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The Agricultural Fair.

This interesting exhibition exceeded
our expectation both in the quantity and
quality of the articles exhibited for com.
petition on premiums.
The show of live stock was much lar.
ger than that of last year, and there was
an evident improvement in animals Of
every class shown. This is particular
~ true of Mules aud Asses, one of the
most profitable branches Of stock rails
ing in which our farmers engage. Alec
in cattle The show was much more ex.
tensise ana better than on las. year, and
an increased number of blooded cattle
were exhibited. rs-.. s....s
In the Agricultural and Mechanical
department OF the Fair, the show excee-
ded tina, of las, year; and the show of
Fruits Ladies NeedleworS, &c.. was
very good, though no. as extensive az we
had hoped TO see.
From the duties imposed on US as Sec.
Rotary, we had no, the opportunity we
could have wished for TO examine and re-
port al length the various praise orthy
features OF the Fair, and hence Can only
speak of i generally in favorable terms.
The only drawback, as we conceived,
to the complete success Of the Fair, and
having every thing pass of to the entire
satisfaction of every body, was the want
time, and the lack of grounds properly
enclosed and protected. so sha. animals
could be exhibited and examined with.
ou' being crowded by the spectators.
Two days is little time enough to hold
a county Fair in, az the Society was well
convinced during the las, one. Mex,
year we hope the Society may be able
to have the beautiful Fair ground belong
ing to il fenced, and suitable accommo.
dations made in the way OF pens for an.
finals, and oil classes of Agricultural
products.
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u The Ha,okeye says it has not
said anything about us for moons age.
This statement Of the Hawkeye reminds
us Of the boy who was noted for lying.
A gentleman asked him to tell the bigges,
lie he ever told. "a lie," said the boy,
II never told a lie in my life!" Oh no,
the Hawkeye has not lied about us since
the issue Before the one in which he de-
MES having noticed US at all. You can
stake the socks" for lying, Mr.. Hawk.
eye. "
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The DAMPs.-Edward Lopez came
near losing his life on Saturday las,
while working 10 well on the premises
OF Mr.. Rowell in this place, from the
effec, Of damps. II appears that he
become suddenly affected with it, and
before the man who was drawing out
dirt, who was Swede, could inform the
family he was nearly gone. BY the
prompt action Of Mr.. Samuel 10y, in
descending the well and tying rope
round him, his life was saved. Mr.. 10y
was also much affected and had 10 be
speedily drawn out of the we'll.
This should be a warning 10 well dig
gers 10 be careful TO see whether any of
this gas is in the well before descending.
which may easily be asceriained by low
cring lighted candle. when if the lgh.
is rot extinguished, the well may be en-
tered with safety. TO drive out this gas
from well pour water down il or burn
straw init. To restore persons affected
in .his way pour cold water on them and
rub them well.
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81. A. COOP Conn CRoP.-Mr. Aaron
MARIAN informs that he has had two five
acre lots Of corn measured, raised on
his Farm, and the product OF one was
a04a bushels per acre, and the other lO4
bushels per acre. The largest yield was
on ground broke this spring, planted in
latter par. Of April. plowed four times,
two burrows in row; the smallest yield
was on ground broke in the Fall, plant
ed the first Of May. and had the same
culture as the other. Mr.. ii. has 40
acres that he thinks viii average 100
bushels, and rs that will average. 80
bushels, per acre.
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RE Arthur's HOME MAGAZINE, for Octo-
Der, is on our table. 1t has its usual quantity of
reading matter and embellishments Of the first
order. The ladies', too, are remembered by
Arthur, and are given the latest fashions
Only So year. .s.
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NKw GooDs.-We refer orr readers
to the advertisements OF JAMES HAw
LEY. He has jus, received large stock
Of goods, and persons who wish bar
gains will know where TO gel them.
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RoBlNsoN's ATHENEuM.--This estab-
lishment exhibited here on Monday last,
and from the many laudatory articles
which had appeared in the papers pub
lished in the Mississippi towns We we're
led 10 believe that it was really worth
seeing. Bat we, as well as large au-
dience who was cheated out Of their
dimes, were awfully deceived in our ex-
pectations. If such catch penny affairs
as it is can secure the recommendation
OF other presses il is more than we are
will..g TO give them. Bo!h morals and
finances suffer when such humbugs are
.patronized. s
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"a Read the interesting letter of .:Viator."
All must be pleased with his graphic descrip-
lions Of the notable places which render our
country so famous throughout The world
This letter is from a much esteemed citizen Of
our place, and his friends are pleased TO hear
that his health is improving a......... .-
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Agricultural Meeting.
OrTuMwA, Sept. 29th. 1875

OTTUMwA, Sept. 29th, 1854.
The Agricultural Society met at O'Clock,
j. w. HEDRICK, Prest, in the Chair
After discussion, it was unanimously
Rcsolped, That inasmuch as there seems to be
a misunderstanding in regard to the time of en-
tering stock, that all persons on the ground
have privilege to enter for competition up to
the time that each class of articles is to be ex-
hibited. t Et
Adjourned till 5 O'Clock, P. NJ H
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O'CLOCK, p. NJ.
Met at the Hall and proceeded to the election
of officers for the ensuing year.
j. w. HEDRICK was chosen President; Az
FRED i,oTsPEIcH. Vice President; L. Wash
burn, Secretary, w. S. Carter, Assistant Secre-
tary, and Chas. +. Blake, Treasurer
On motion, adjourned to meet on call Of the
officers elect. j. w. HEDRICK, Prest.
r. II. WARDEN, Sec'y. -
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Gw.A friend writes us that "Johnson's Ia
bleaux of Intemperance, or Panorama,s coming
greatly enlarged and reprinted, and will be
presented to our citizens again in the course Of
two weeks. II is drawing immense crowds
wherever exhibited"
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A. The Millerites have been holding
series OF meetings at Syracuse, and
have now fixed on the 10Th of May,
1855. as The day when the world will
positively come 10 an end.
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..nONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE

A LARGE SauAsH.--Charles NJ. Bishop has
presented us squash (not pumpkin) weigh
ing AZ l-2 pounds. Who has a larger squash
than this? aG 9sG
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ca Our columns are taken up considerably
with the proceedings of the Agricultural Fair;
but no one viii complain of this, for nothing
interests our readers more than agricultural
matters. HEa# @ za
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DThe natives of Australia are sinl-
pie race. Their supers,iiions are Gu
rious. They believe that after death
they return as white men. One Of them
hanged at Melbourne. said; .Nevsr
mind. ! jump up white fellow with plenty
OF sixpence.
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MURDER.-A man named Burger kill
ed his wife at Bellevue, Jackson county,
Iowa, on Monday Last, by shooting her.
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5000 VALUABLE GIFTS

Among which, as may be seen by the above
list, is a fine farm, dwelling house, several ele-
giant pianos, sets of parlor furniture, beauti-
fol carriage, fine gold watches, chains, pens,
pins. rings, work boxes. dressing cases, &C.
sy Recollect, by renting one dollar you
receive fine steel plate engraving that cannot
be purchased at retail for less than So so or So,
and numbered receipt which entities the hold
er to chance in the above gifts.
lCY' Call and examine the cngravings at 81
and 90, market street.
The great rapidity with which the tickets are,
being disposed of, causes the undersigned to
believe that he will be able to bring the enter
prise to successful termination in a few
weeks. To prevent errors, write your address
plain and in full, or enclose an envelope with it
written upon.
All orders by letter (post paid, with the mo-
ney enclosed, will meet with prompt attention
The engraving and numbered receipt, enti-
Ting the holder to chance in the property and
vote toward the manner of its distribution,
forwarded by return mail. Address orders to
L. w. ABBOTT,
81 and SO, Market street, st. Louis, Mo-,
where the engraving can be had on application.
Sept. 81, lS54.3m
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IThe Methods. preachers of Iowa
assembled in Conference a. Dubuque on
The 9th inst.
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SEEDS FOR THE NATION. ress
appropriated at its late session ten thou.
sand dollars for the collection of apricul-
.ural statistics. and the procurement. and
distribution Of seeds and cuttings. 10 be
expended under the direction OF the
Commissioners Of Patents.
Mr.. Brown. the head Of the Agricul,d
raj Bureau Of the Patent Office. has
sailed for Europe TO make selections of
seeds, &C., in season for distribution
through the members of Congress when
again assembled. Dayton Journal.
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ward to Henry Heller the premiums as
follows:
For the bes, buck 90
do eve / 90
j. Alexander, d. r. Inskcer, Com.
mitlte.
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SEVENTH CLASS.

aL8 SEVENTH CLASS.
Agricultural Implements.
The committee on this class made a.
wards as follows:
For the bes, . horse wagon
Elias Ki,ierman 2 90
For the hes. Hay Rake
A. j. Spaulding 90
S. McReynolds exhibited, bu, did not
enter for premium. an OK yoke Of ex-
ceIlent workmanship.
e.. l.. Scott, Chairman Of committee.
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FOURTH CLAsS-SWINE.

FOURTH CLASS-SWINE.
( The committee on Swine repor. only
a limited display Of this kind of stock.
though tina, which was shown was very
good. They awarded premiums as fol
lows:
For oest aoar-C. l.. Scott SO
I'd ID. p. lnskeep Dip.
For best 9 months old pigs
,.,sE 81 VS.. Carter 90
For best lot Of young pigs &c.,,
a ase Q. L. Scott, Dip,
81 II Il
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NINTH CLASS.
Household Manufactures.

The committees On This class make a
wards as follows: @ "
For best quilt, Mrs. r. ii. WaTder 90
I'd do Mrs. John Graves Do.
For best knitting, Mrs. j. Hawley SO
do do fancy knitting E
Ee Miss A. lnskeep Dip.
For bes, Flannel and Linsey,
Mrs. John Alexander Dip
The following articles were exhibited
bat not entered for premiums: A quilt
of superior workmanship. by Mrs.
Buck. Of Eddyville; also hearth rug
by Mrs. Fish, of The same place. Mrs.
VIM. w. Farley, of Ouumwa. exhibit,
ed some superior rag carpet, and Mrs.
Starnes some excellen, kni, miuens.
Mrs s. b. Turner. Mrs. J. III. Devoll
and j. w. Hedrick, committee.
Embroidery g. Atedlemork.
For best embroidery, ottoman cover
-, - Miss Laura Jones 90
&. q do Mrs. r. II. Warden Dip.
For best needlework, undersleeves,
Miss Alcinda Inskeep 90
I'd do ladies' skirt,
Mrs. J. Ilawley, Dip.
Mrs Anna NJ. Carter, Mrs NJ. e..
kimble, J. H. d. Street, committee.
Fancy Work.
No premiums were offered in this
class bu. Diplomas were awarded as fol.
lowe:
A Diploma 10 Miss Nancy Allcol for
beautiful specimen of Feather Flo wers.
A Diploma TO Miss A. lnskeep for
Lamp mat.
A Diploma to Mrs. IIenshaw for an
alum basket.
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SIXTH CLASS.
Agricultural Products
The Committee on this class have
not furnished the Secretary with their
report. As soon as they do so il will be
published
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4 "a % 40 D.P. lnskeep DIP.
AS no premiums were offered for pigs
under 6 months old Except for bes, sow
and pigs the committee could only a.
ward Diplomas for the Two last lots Of
pigs mentioned. j r
j. H. ,Devoll. ]. Thompson, Com
mlttee.
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EIGHTH CLASS.
Mechanical Productions,

Mechanical Productions.
For the bes, specimen Of blacksmi.hing.
4 horse shoes and matlock,
j. H. Griffith | 90
I'd best, horse shoes. Ok do, ring aud
staple. chain hooks, hoe IL hammer
d. Henshaw g. CO. Dip.
For the best specimen Of ,inware, Lard
Lamp and tin Pi,cher,
T.. Wasiiotrn co
For best cabinet ware, | table
ID. Finley 90
For bes, chairs, X. ]. Williams 90
For best bedsiead 90 Dip.
For bes!sett Of harness, j. Graves, 90
For bes. boots, A. l.. Graves, lCO
DO Leather do / 90
For bes! tailoring. Mrs. IIenshaw. | 90
]. Graves. F. M. Harrow, ]. J. Ad.
ans, committee. '
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The Committee found il difficult TO
decide as they have done, there being
such dne display Of animals of the
above class. and there being but little diff
ference 10 turn. the scale with lbe ma,
jarity.
w. s. Carrier, Jos. McIntire, Com.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
Scientific American.

A new volume Of the Scientific American
commences about the middle Of September in,
each year. 1t is journal of scientific, me-
chanical, aud other improvements; the advoc ate1
of industry in all its various branches. 1t is
published weekly in form suitable for bind
ing, and constitutes, at the end of each wear,
splendid volume Of over four hundred pages,
with an index, and from 500 to GOO original en-
cravings, together with great amount of prac-
teal information concerning the progress OF
invention and discovery throughout the world.
The Scientific American is the most widely
circulated and popular journal Of the kind now
published. Its editors, contributors and cor
respondents are among the ablest practical
scientific men in the world. 81
The patent claims are published weekly and
are invaluable tc inventors and patentees.
We particularly warn the public against
paying money to travelling agents, as we are
not in the habit of furnishing certificates of
agency to any one. Eests a
Letters should be directed (post paid) to
4sA MUM & CO.,
128 Fulton ST., New York
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The Dairy.
For best butter, Mrs Bier | 90
I'd do Mrs. A. ]. Spaulding Dip
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TERMS! TERMN TERMS!
One copy for one year !

One copy for one year 81
g six months 81
Five copies, for six months 81
Ten copies for six months g.
Ten copies for twelve months $l5
Fifteen copies for twelve months SO
20 copies for IL months S28
Southern and Western money taken at par
for subscriptions, orpost Office stamps at their,
full value. rlstAfFE al
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TENTH CLASS.
Fl uifs and EouI,.

TENTH CLASS.
Fuits and fouls:
The display in the fruit department.
was very fine, and the committee award
premiums as follows. @
For best apples. N. Roberts ..gg so
I'd do Rambo's. Vandever Pin.
pins & Bellfowers. G r Hanna, Dip
For best Peaches, yellow stones; raised
by B A Spaulding,) wv Norris so
I'd best, Red Clings and freesiones,
W s Carter Dip
For best grapes, s S Norris Is SO
A. Harlan, J. II. ID. Street, E. Wash.
burn, committee. l-4 4f8t
Fouls:
For best pair Of chickens Cochin Chi.
na) w s Carter, So
For best Turkeys. ] Alexander so
r. z. !sfries, E. Dudley, committee.
J. W. HEDRlCK. Prc.t.
X. II. WARDEN, Sec'y. .,al..
E. WAsHBURN, Treas.
NoTE.-The Treasurer is absent, but
will pay the premiums as soon as he re.
turns. which will be in about ten DAYS.
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THE subscriber would inform the public
Il that he has established agencies through.
out the country, for the disposal Of the beauti-
engraving known as some of Life's Happy
Hours" 1t is beautifully executed on steel.
and is worthy prominent place in either par
Tor or drawing-room. The original painting
(by Lilly M. Spencer, is at present in the pos
session OF MIR. Charles Stetson. The Enera-
representing young and lovely woman, bloom
ing, with health; upon her knee stands a fine
looking little fellow, engaged in pluckng flow
ers from vase upon table near at hand, and.
entwining them in his mothers hair, which,
owing to ms depredatiops, is hanging somewhat
loosely about her beautiful neck, while the
countenance Of each indicate that the artist did
not Tail to represent "One Of Life's Happy
Hours.,@ y m
BY issuing 10000 copies, the subscriber is
enabled TO furnish them at the above price, and
on completing the sale TO present to the mem
bers OF the Association the following
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FIFTH CLAsS-SHEEp.

The committee on Sheep report bu.
one lot showed in this class. They a.
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LIST OF PREMIUMS AND DIPLOMAS

ou 10 y. hite, diploma
For best 2 yr old--C. W. Monk, 3 90
I'd do VIM. Houk, 5,
For best ! year old-W. Bei,erton g 0O
do sucklng-Alvin Lewis so
Cd do IS. Road. 90
Sd do NJ. Tullis, Diploma
For best brood mare-M. Dickens 3 90
I'd do }. Kite. | so
Sd do j. NJ. Peck, DIP,
For bes, . year old flley-
..-.... .... A. b. Persons, Q 90
% do do do 90
Sd do J. w. Carpenter Dip.
For bes. year old filley- ...
J. Gossage so
I'd do B Rouse 90
For bes! sucking more colt
J. NJ. Peck, 90
% do s. X. Creamet so
For best 2 year old eelding
Nathaniel Bell | 90
For best drsughl horses . ..
John e. Fisher 2 90
81 do +. BedwelI 90
Sd do NJ. Tulis Diploma
For best saddle horse-M. Tullis 90
"a do j Thompson SO
Sd do j. Bedel Dip.
For best horse in harness
H. Is. Jones 90
I'd do b. Jeffries. Diploma
The committee on Horses were agree.
ably surprised at the fine show in this
department. In the line of brood mares
and saddle horses. from the number anG
excellence Of those exhibited, they found
i, particularly difficult 10 decide as TO
who were entitled TO premiums, bu,
have decided to The best Of their ability.
A. l.. Graves. s. X. Creame:, VIM
Brimm, Committee.
SECOND CLASS-MULES &c.
The Committee on mules and asses
submit, the following report: ....r--
For best Iack--M. Dickens, 5 90
I'd do. u. Alexander. 2 SO
Sd do H. Schroeder Diploma
For best pair 3 year old mules,
.a. J. M. Peck 2 90
r. ID do A. b. Persons 90
For bes,2 year old-M. Dickens 90
I'd do J. McInsire SO
Sd do do Diploma
For bes, yearling--J. McIntire 90
% do A. Lotspsich SO
Sd 90 S. kasebeer Dip.
For bes. sucking male--A. Shaul. 90
I'd do ]. Alexander, Dip
81 do A. Loispiech, Dip
The Committee found il difficult to
decide as they have done, there being
such Gne display Of animals of the
above class. and there being bu, little diff.
terence 10 turn, the scale with The ma.
jarity.
w. S. Carter, Jos. McIn,ire, Com.
THIRD CLASS-CATTLE.
The committee on Cattle report good
show in this line, and much TO commend.
They make awards as follows:
For the bes, bnl 2 yrs old and over
A. b. Persons, 90
do vearling-D. p. Inskeep, SO
I'd do do do 90
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-07-29
"A thing Of Beauty is Joy For

ever.---Why will people endure pimples on
the "human face divine" or eruptions of any
kind, when it is a fact so we'll known, that DR..
GNysotfs Yello,c Dock and Sarsaparilla
cleanses the skin from all impurity, removing
Pimples, Sores and Blotches, leaving the af-
fected parts as healthy, smooth and soft as the
flesh of babe. 1t is really pricelesss to all
that wish the rosy beauty of childhood.
1t causes all sores and poisonous wounds to
discharge all infested matter, and eradicates
every impurity from the system.
1t does it's work mildly, but effectually,
giving conscious beauty and blooming health
in the place of ugliness and soul sickening
disease &A.. See advertisement.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-07-29
LUMBER! LUMBER! LUMBER!
New SaW.Mill!

NHEundersigned desire to call the attention
l. of the public to the fact that they have
completed their new Saw Mill, known as the
Clover Saw MILL" situated miles from Au-
burn, the same distance from Ophir, mile
beyond Millertown, and S from Gold Hill. and
have now on hand good supply of Lumber
and are ready to supply all orders with which
they may be favored.
They have also on hand large supply Of
Lumber at the "CLIPPER MILL" and are
ready to fill orders for any amount.
apr 22-n32 my q. N. MAY u CO.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-07-29
Sacramento City, July Goth, 1854.

DENVER AND HERBERT-RATIFIcATIoN
MEEr1NG AT SrocKToN.-The Democracy
held ratification meeting in Stockton on
Tuesday last. Mr.. Thomas Jenkins pre-
sided, assisted by four Vice Presidents.
The meeting was large and enthusiastic.
1t was addressed by Messrs. Herbert, can
didate for Congress; Bouldin, candidate
for State Senator; Stemmons and Henry,
for the Assembly, and ty Mes
srs. Terry, Bradford, and Booker, Of
Stockton.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-07-29

OtuIs t%o ""
these Counties instructed their delegates
to vote against the Electionists.
Here, then, we have large and decis-
i've majority, every way counted, against
that faction, which attempted to obtain
the rule of the Convention. Such pro-
ceedings, we feel assured. can never be-
sustained, by the honest Democracy of
this State, for they strike at the funda-
mental principles Of not only Of the party,
but of the government itself.
If cliques and factions by such dis
graceful and factious proceedings are
allowed to override the will of the major
ity, where is the security for our rights
and liberties? Such then, fellow Demo-
Gratis, is the condition of our party at the
present time, and it is not difficult after
the impartial expose we have made to
determine upon whom the responsibility
of things devolves. We have endeavored
to exhibit the head and front of all this
distraction and discord and trust we have
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-07-29

HIRAM r. HAWKINS will be
candidate for reelection to the Office Of
Justice of the Peace at Auburn, the en-
suing election. july % te
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-07-29
of CO-Partnership.

EissOIUtiOn Of CO.Partmershlp.
THE CO. partnership heretofore existing
i under the name of Warden & Clark
is this day dissolved by mutual consent,
James H. Clark having purchased the
entire interest Of l.. M. Warden, in the
stage line running from Auburn to YAM
Jim. Michigan Bluffs and Iowa Hill.
JAMES H. CLARK.
LEWIS M. WARDEN.
July lst, 1854.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-07-29

the following nominations, we cordially
recommend them to the support of the
Democracy Of the State:
For Congress JAMES W. DENVER, of
Trinity; PHILIP P. HERBERT, of Mari
posa.
For Clerk of the Supreme Court
CHARLES A. LEAKE, of Calaveras.
1t IS unnecessary to comment on the
characters of these gentlemen. Suffice it
to say that they are honest men and true
Democrats.
In order that the outrage which was at
tempted to be perpetrated by the minority
faction, and which resulted in division
of the Convention, may be set in clear
light before you, we beg to submit few
additional facts:
Delegates from many of the more i'm.
portant counties-El Dorado, Placer Ala
media, and others, were contested or to be
contested, under circumstances which
leave no room to doubt that it was a con-
certed trick for the purpose of obtaining
the power of deciding upon the rights Of
the applicants, and thus defeat the almost
universal wish of the people of thvsc
counties. In each of the counties refer
red to, when in County Convention it was
found that they-the minority, could not
succeed in their unhallowed designs, they
factiously Withdrew, and organized sepa-
rately, thus refusing to recognize the fun
damental principle Of the Democratic
party, the aoiH Of the majority.
We beg also, to call your attention to
the following exhibit of the strength of
the parties in the Convention.
The seats of the Delegates from the
following counties were, or were not con-
tested, as indicated by the list:
NOT CONTESTED
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-07-29

succeeded in doing so. That the people
will visit upon those who, in return for
the honors and emoluments of position
have planted the envenolned fang Of dis
sension into the bosom which warmed
them into life, we have no doubt. We
cal! upon the Independent, uncorrupted
and incorruptible freemen of this State to
vindicate their rights; revenge their out
ragged will, resuscitate the violated prnci-
Piles Of law and justice, of virtue. truth
and decency, of the dignity and liberties
Of man, and teach those who would
despoil them of their political preroga-
tves, that they knoeo their rights and
1n,o A, ma, fn:s, fhos,,