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The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18
ASSIGNEE'S SALE.

DY virtue of an order of the District Court
ID of the lth judicial District, of the county
of Placer Assignee of the estate of John
Echols, an Insolvent Debtor, will sell at pub
lie auction at the National Hotel in Auburn,
in the county of Placer, on Saturday, the 18th
day of March next, at 10 o'clock, a. m the
following described property, belonging to
the estate Of the said Echols, to W:
| sofa "a prs sheets
painted pictures ) small looking glasses
2large tea boards and 3 wash bowls and
2 tootstools pitchers
4 window curtains windsor chairs
| pine table and cover cane bottom chairs
9 mirrors and l car l large mirror
pet rug mating
3 single bedsteads l willow chair
II straw pillows and windsor shades
slips lamps
. double straw mat candle sticks
trasses small saryers
10 single do picture
cotton do doz claret wine
calico spreads dozale
l lot of crockery, consisting of dining plates
tea do, soup dishes pitchers, tumblers, cups
and saucers, knives and forks, spoons, yege-
table dishes &c.
to a mortgage in favor of g. G. Johnson for
$4l00.
l double bed, ton Of hay, 900 lbs. barley,
| lot of wood.
The interest of the said Echols in one sta
BILE and lot in Auburn.
3 or lots in Nicholas. Sutter county.
Also, the interest of the said Echols in the
following property, belonging to Echols &
Loyd:-
. pictures and frames, pine stands, one
wash stand, chairs, "A pair blankets, 80
single straw mattresses, double hair mat.
trasses, 2 straw do, s straw beds, 2l cot bed
steads, 8 comforts, setteo, sitting room
stove, 5 candle sticks, meat safe | cook
stove and furniture, 9 old cook stoves, sheet
iron stove, large looking glass in bar. one
clock, astral lamps, II decanters, doz bar
tumblers, 3 old lounges, pine settee, wri-
ting desks, 3 paintings, dinner bell 10 pine
tables l bar sugar bowl, % plates, 2 castors
6 salt cellars, 3 doz knives and forks, 2 do
table spoons half do tea spoons, one lot of
old kitchen furniture, &c
The above property will be sold to the
highest bidder for cash
S e. ROUSSIN, Assignee.
Feb. 25, 1854.-td
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18
SUI EbhnOES.

THE People Of the State of California,
To PATTERSON PAGE:
You are hereby summoned to appear before
me at my office in Gold Hill, Placer County,
Township No. 2, on the 22i day OF April, a. d,
1854, at lG o'clock, a. m , to answer the COM
plaint of George MoKinsey and others where.
in the said George McKinsey will take judg-
ment against you for the sum of $35 for
revolving pistol; and Henry Bodeman prays
judgment against you the said Patterson Page
in the sum of 81 and also l. Newman & Co,
prays judgment in the sum of $3.50, in an
action for the amounts above mentioned for
goods and merchandise bought and delivered
to you by the above plaintiffs; and take due
notice if you fail so to appear and answer,
plaintiffs will take judgment against you as
aforesaid.
Given under nay hand and seal this 9Th day
of March, @ d.. 1854
EDWARD ROBINSON. i p.
hereby order that publication of the fore
going summons be made in the Placer Herald
for a term of 80 days. Dated at my office in
Gold Hill, this 9th day of March. a d. 1854
EDWARD ROBINSON, j. p
March 11th '53-3Od
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Hardware, Paint, Oils and Win.
dow Glass.
J. B. BLANCHARD & co

DEG leave to inform the merchants of th;e
ID vicinity that they have removed to
No. As X street., south side, betueen qa
and 3rd streets,
where they have on hand the largest and
most varied assortment Of the above goods
ever before offered in Sacramento. all be;na
their own importation to which onstant od'
ditions are being made by the arrival ofeyery
clipper ship-among which may be found
Nails All sizes. from 8 to 8 in spikes. alss
finishing and wrought nails.
ShoUeis-Rowlan and Kings, Collins and
Cos, Duryea and Rhodes, square md round
point, long and short handles.
Pichs-Collinsandc 's;pick and axe hel7es
Saws-Mill, Muley, crosscut, whip, hand,
and compass saws.
Hoes crowbars, hand and sledge hammers.
wedges angils, files, complete setts, eoopers
tools carpenters, blacksmiths and general
assortment Of builders hardware, cutlery,
etc, etc.
All the above goods will be sold at the yery
lowest cash prices, and we invite purchasers
to call and examine our stock and prices be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Sacramento, apr9 If
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and continued aggressions of the Indians,
have held a meeting to consult on the
subject, and resolved to prepare for the
defence of their lives and property.
The large ditch has been completed,
and miners are doing well.
RoBBERY-The Union gives the follow
ing account of robbery committed on
board the Camanche, on her way from
Marysville:
ssJust before the boat arrived at the
Levee, the messenger of Adams & Co., :,
proceeded to the clerks office, for the
purpose of getting the express matter con-
signed to his care, and was surprised to
find the carpet bag or valise in which the
treasure was kept, unstrapped. On fur
ther Investigation, he discovered that
about two hundred ounces of quicksilver
gold had been distracted, and Immediately
instituted a search for the robber. Cir
cumstances tending to fix the offence on
MIR. Harvey, clerk of the boat, his t unk
was examined, and all the missing gold,
with the exception of about seven penny
weights, found therein. Mr.. Harvey, we
are informed, was unusually Influenced
bv liquor at the time, and previous to the
boat exhibiting several cup shaped pieces
of the stolen property, saying that they
belonged to friend. The whole amount
of gold in the valise was not far from 10
hundred ounces, and the bag containing
that which was distracted had been cut,
and the contents poured into the trunk -
The faces that render this affair so un
usually singular are the comparatively
small amount taken, in view of the guam
tty at hand the publicity with which
Mr.. Harvey exhibited peculiar portions
of the property which could be easily
identified, and the character Of probity
which he has always borne. For several
years past he has been in contact with
large amounts of treasure, and always
enjoyed unlimited confidence. The whole
matter will probably be investigated be-
fore Recorder Curtis, when something
may be developed to clear up the mystery.
The manufacture of India rubber combs
has been brought to great perfection. By
a new patented process, the tirmness and
clearness of metal or shell is impaired to
this substance. A manufactory has been
established in Williamsburg, n. Y, en-
pIoying some 500 people, to which the
exclusive right for the United States be-
longs.
The GREAT EXHIBITION OF 1855.
The most extensive preparations are
making for the great exhibition in
Paris, to take place next year. The
Prince Napoleon, by the imperial de-
cree instituting the exhibition, is
President of the Commission, under
the direction Of which the exhibition
will be held. By the terms of the
decree, the Commission is composed
of two sections-the fine arts, and
agriculture and manufactures. NJ.
Baroche is named Vice President of
the former and NJ. Billaut Of the lat
ter section; NJ. Troplong being Vice
President Of the General Commits
sion. The other members of the
Commission, appointed by Prince
Napoleon, are Gen. MORN, the Duke
Of Mouchy, and Messrs. Legentil,
Schneider, Emile Pereire, Leplay, de
Lesseps, and Henriquel-Dupont.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18

bdOminal Supporters, Trusses,
II Shoulder Braces, etc An excellent as
sortment of various patterns For sale by
r. I'll. MCDONALD,
janl4-n10ly No. 1879 J street, Sac. City.
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since, near Middletown, that weighed
upwards of 100 ounces. 1t was mixed
with quartz rock, but was supposed to be
worth at least $1,000.
John Bland and James Bailey killed a
bear in the vicinity of Jacksonville, that
weighed 1900 lbs. During the fight the
bear broke Bailey's leg and otherwise Sc
riously injured him. .
SHASTA. The citizens Of Cottonwood
feeling deeply aggrieved by the repeated
and continued aggressions of the Indians,
have held meeting to consult on the
subject, and resolved to prepare for the
defence of their lives and property.
The large ditch has been completed,
and miners are doing well.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-03-18

Mountain Lodge No. ii, I.O.O.F.
M EETS at Michigan City, every saturday
l1 evening Brothers in good standing are
invited TO vieit.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20
LATER FROM EUROPE.

Steamship ASIA from Liverpool July LIST,
arrived at New York onWednesday even ing,
July 18th.
The aspect of the war has undergone an
entire change, and it is difficult to foresee
what new complications may arise. Austria
is ready to march 100000 troops into the
Priucipalities, thus nterposing between the
combatants, and preventing further actual
hostiities in that quarter.
Austria has not yet received the Cars Of
fetal reply, and can not probably, before Ju-
ly 3, and will not act decisively until receiv-
ed. The action of Austria is in accordance
with the convention between herself individ.
ually and the Porte.
The whole Anglo-French force is now at
Incorporating, it is supposed, for FAN expe.
dition under General st. Arnaud in person
into Crimea.
The whole of the Russian army of occupa.
ton is falling back in good order,with all its
stores, ON the Pruth q
The garrison of Ismail Galaty, &c., wa.
already on march to the Crimea, aud all the
disposabletorce will immediately folow,as thai
is supposed to be the next battlefield.
Nicholas was on his way to the Crimea,
rom kiev.
Sir Charles Napier, on the 9th of June
had concentrated hiswhole force in the Baltic
20 miles from Cronstadt, in manner tina,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20

A FALsEHooD SoaEwHERE.---Ihe editors OF
the Vermont Waterman AID the Vermont States
man have repeated y stated,if we can understand
them, that there was majority ia the Rutland
Wing Convention in favor of adjourniDg to meet
in mass convention rr spectiye of patty, TO form
new party of freedom. The editor of the Wind
sor Journal some weeks since declared explicitly
and without qualification that the proposition te
adjourn tor that purpose was voted down by {
tremendous majority, and the editor of the Ru
/ land Herald, in his last issue uaequivocally con
Fl ms the staten mt of The Journal, and says thu
proposition was voted down by an emphalic" Mo-
only the few feeble voices of certain fancifu
gentlemen being raised in the affirmative. Nov
there is obviously falsehood somewhere AM
We wish to know to which side The credit belong
of fa,hering il! And we further demand to know
of the editors Of the Wdtchnan and Statesman
where we are 10 find them now whether they vii
support the ticket they he ped form at Rutland %
the ticket of the Mass Meeting which they too
the lead in drumming up-the ticket which the
took an active part in forming last week at Mont
peler! 1t is due to the public to know.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20
For the Green Mountain Freen
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

Pursuant to public notice, the Orleans County
Temperance Soriety held its scmi-annual session
in the Methodist Chapel at Derby, on the 7th
inst, and Hon JAcoB BATES was chosen Presi-
dent Prayer was offered by Rev. D. Willis.
pointed NJ. l.. Newbomb, DR.. Geo A. llinman
and DR.. Patch, Committee On Resolutions.
.. AFTERNOON SESSIONS. .-
The Committee reported the following resolu-
tons, which were earnestly and ably discussed
by Messrs llinman, Howard of Charleston,
Norcross, Deane, Willis, 0. and NJ. l.. New
comb, Skinner, Lanphear, Bates, Richmond, and
Others, and adopted without dissenting vote :
Resolped, That we recognize, rs the funda-
mental principle of temperance, The Lao Of
Lore to oar neighbor, and that, in pursuance of
this principle, it is oar duty to protect our
neighbor in every possible manner, from his APP
petite for strong drink, though by ministering
to it we might derive pecuniary advantage.
Resohed, That we deem it the imperative
duty of temperance men to support only such
men for office, either legislative or executive, as
are not ouly the avowed but real friends of Il
prolibitory law, and no man can lay claim to
consistency Of temperance principles who will
by any party maneaverins, be drawn into the
support of any man for Office who is not so
known to be friendly and active Supporter OF
tho temperance law.
Resolved, That as our public conveyances ars
the means of Illegally bringing spurious liquore
into the County from all directions, we ask the
travelling public to consider how far they ought
to patronize such conyeyances, and we call ON
the proper executors Of the laws to perform their
duties in suppressins this evil "-
The following was proposed by DR.. Richmond
and unanimously adopted; ....
Resolved, That under tho present state of our
national affairs. it becomes all delberatve bod
les, when met, to express themselves fully, freely
and fearlessly on the subject of the extension Of
Slavery, and that we, although met for the con-
sideration of a subject almost paramount to all
4 others, must SO far dgress as to express our un-
qualified condemnation of the recent act of Con-
1 gress converting, under any contingency, free
into STARE territory, and that we hold in utter
detestation those traitors to humanity who,
I while representing Free States, cast their votes
consigning thousands and even millions to per-
4 petual bondage. lr..,.,..., -...
i DR.. L. Richmond, j. Graham and VIM. j
Hastings, were, on nomination, appointed a
County COMMITTEES to perform certain special
duties, and to thoroughly organize the County
by appointing town committees.
j. GRAHAM, Secretary.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20
THE oosyENrreSs OF THE 18TH.


up the hcur eff going to press, we have
not received from the Secretaries an Official re-
port of the proceedings of the Conventions held
here on the 18th inst, and are compelled to
make up eur account Of their deings from mem
DRY and such other sources of information as we
could command. e. ttt
FREE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
This Convention met at 10 O'Clock, and Hon
Gorge w. Bailey was appointed President, and
Messrs, Roberts, Bradley, Jndevine, Pangborn,
C. C, Briggs, Bigelow, and Thompson were ap-
pointed Committee on Resolutions. r
Mr.. Bigelew introduced a resolution to ad'
journ until half past4 P. NJ. recommending. the
persons present to attend the Mass Convention
to act therein in good faith, with view o.
forming an organization of all the opponents Oh
slavery aggression which, after long debate
by Messrs. Roberts, Bradley, e. c. Briggs, WIN
p. Briggs, Pangborn and others, was adopted
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20

would indicate an attack. Four British ships
had bom5arded Bomarsour. The White. Sea
will be blockaded by the first of August.
Both armies in Asia are motionles. Greece
was quiet --.------
There was an interesting debate in Parlia-
ment on the Fishery treaty and the Canada
Elective Council.
In the treaty between Austria and Turkey,
it is added that Austria will not enter into
any arrangement with Russia which shall not
proceed to the assumption of the sovereign
right OF the Sultan and the integrity of bis
Empire. Austria will evacuate the Princi-
palltles on the conclusion of peace with tho
least possible delay.
HE BALTIc.-The bombardment of Bomu-
snnd began at o'clock on the evening of the
Zls'; by o'clock masked batteries we're dis
mounted and abandoned aud at 10 o'clock the
russian magazines were in blaze. One ac-
connt says that the English lost three men.
Another says killed and wounded, Sir
Charles Napiers torce..n Cronstadt. con.
sisted of IL screw line of battle ships q tr;g.
9 ates, b French ships of the line, 7 French
e corvettes. The London Times sa VS. it is prob.
able that Admiral Napier wished to offer bat.
tie to the Russian fleet, or to reconnoitre tho
defenses Of Cronstadt rather than make n REQ.
ular attack OIL that place.
ODESSA June l9.-It is stated that at that
date there was no blockade and ships were
: getting cargoes as usual.
LATEST
s VIENNA, Friday.-The London Times cor.
respondent is assured that NIeycndof received
his letters on Friday morning, but it is not
believed that diplomatic relations with Rus
STA will be broken off. Count Coronk is to
enter Little Wallachia,via Orsova with about
10000 men on the 81 of July.
On the Doth and 23d of June the Turkish
vanguard Of $4,000 men, attacked the rea r
guard Of the Russians, and drove it beyond
the Trojan's wall.
BALrlc.-Dispatches are said to have b.4A
received from st. Potcrsburgh, containing tho
Russian answer to the Austrian rcquisiton
Well informed persons believe that they give
no reasons that negotiations would be further
prolonged. Prince McnchikofF is appointed
associate with Prince Puskiewitch in com
lie mand Of the Russian army A PontooI
bridge at Kallaresch broke down on the 20tl
l. of June,with 800 Russian artillery men, mos
Of whom were drowned and their guns lost
n Two hundred transports were preparing t.
a take the troops from Varna to the Crimea.
'c According to the Vienna L!oyds, the Rus
', slams have shut up the Sea of Azof, by sink
ing in the Straits of Kertch 80 large barge
d laden with rocks. ... ...
n, ~ CoNsTANTISopLE, June 22d. The allie
l. continued their movement towards Varra, an
Of in few days will be united there. .
r The Divan consents to reopen Turks
Sc ports to the Greek flag
y VIENNA, Friday.-The new loan will b
III 330,00O,000.
:, The North China HrraM containa man
ilest by the Consuls of France, England an
ne the United States, justifying their recent a
t, tack on the Impcraist troops, and it is r,
* morcd that the Pcnipotentiaries of the abov
t. governments are about to proceed on mi.
re sion to Pckin.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20

was one coudemning the Wings orstill hanging
on to the Compromises Of lS50,as they didin ali
their recent State Conventions, except Vermont,
held this summer. When the question of nomi-
mating State ticket came up, Dr. Holmes, the
ward and declined; whereupon Arson P. Nor
rii, the Maine Law Democratic candidate, was
nominated by acclamation. This was mos
judicious movement, and, from what we know
Of the politics of Maine, we confidently believe
it has secured the triumph of free principles il
that State at their coming election. And We
sincerely congratulate our friends in Maine OIL
the happy auspices under which they are abou
to open their campaign.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20

MAINE FREE DExocRATIc STATE CONVENTION. =
The Free Democrats Of Maine held their State
Convention at Lewistown on the 9th of july.
The proceedings appear to have been Of the most
harmonious and animated character. John P.
Hale was present and made an eloquent address
Stirring resolutions were passed, among which
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20

Immediately after the above proceedings the
Convention met G. c. Briggs moved to adopt
the platform and tickle OF the Mass Convention.
Fac motion, after II sharp debate, and various
motions to modify ticket and adjourn the Con-
vention, prevailed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20

How CUBA MusT COVE In If Northern men
madly suppose that Cuba, when acquired. wiH be
admitted INTO the Union as free Slate, they are
previously mistaken Such IN event is no, up.
on the calendar of probabilities, and, if it were.
It reqnr's not tn gift of prophesy to fo,etell
thai The South ,eould aerer submit 10 It's con,um.
nation To thus submit would be tot only to
resign Its duty and lis interests, but it would
amount to even surrender Of the right of self
preservation to deliberately shu, lis eyes to
danger that menaccd its very existence Who
can doubt the effect upon the entire South, Of al.
lowing Cuba to be erected into free State To
be garrlsoned by Abo,ionists, and converted in.
to den of Abolition thieves and ou,lawst It
very certain that The South can nerer consent
70 be surrounded by Gordon of Free States.-
10 be pent up, cramped, dwaried without due
elbow room aud without the requisite on, cts to
Its surplus slave population To admit Cuba,
therefore, without Slavery, would be the begin
ming ofthe end-t would be the entering dee
to the successful establishment Of the cherished
Abolition policy OF ex,inguishing Slavery by
olockading i, and con6'ing it within lis present
limits Richmond Wig.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20

Toronto, Canada, was visited by fearful TOR.
nado on July 4th, which destroyed houses and
shipping to considerable extent. A schooner
was capsized and five persons drowned.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, june IA.
SESArE.-Mr. Rockwell presented petit
ton from the citizens of Massachusetts for
repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law.
Mr. Sumner presented similar petitions
from New York and from the Unita rian Church
in Cambridge. ... .....
The bill for telegraph to the Pacific was
passed, Yeas 20 nays 10.
The Bill authorizing the Alexandria Rail-
road Company to build a bridge across the
Potomac, and extend their road to tho depot
of the Washington and Baltimore Railroad,
was passed.
The Chair laid before the Senate commu-
nication from the Secretary of the Treasury,
submitting compliance with resolution of
the Senate, a copy OF the revenue laws, care
fully revised and corrected iuto one law, with
obsolete and inconsistent provisions omitted,
and all arranged and adapted to the present
wants Of the country,with such Improvements
and additions as as are required by expert
ence. The Secretary submits this to Congress,
and asks tor its immediate enactment. It was
referred, and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Brown laid on the table substitute he
intends Tor the Homestead bill. sr
The bill granting a right of way for
railroad through the Government grounds at
Pensacola was passed.
Mr.. Sebastian said an Executive Session
was necessary today. He therefore moved
one. Agreed to.
AT a qdarter-past 8 o'clock the doors we're
opened and the Senate adjourned.
HousE.-Mr. Benefits bill, granting land
to the several States for railroad purposes was
postponed till December.
A bill making provisions for postal SER
vice in California, Oregon and Washington
Territories, was passed.
Mr., Odds reported bill repeating that
portion of the Post Office law of 1858 which
authorizes reduction of 80 per cent. on pre-
paid newspapers and periodicals. He looked
upon the provisions as a bonus to the city
press against country papers. .t.
circumstances were presented against any
extension OF the patent on Nevins' Biscuit
Machine.
The House then took up the lIarbor bill.
After agreeing to one or two amendments Nh
Perkins of Louisiana, moved to strike out
the enacting clause of the bill. Ncgativcd--
90 to II. The Committee then rose.
MIR. Rufen was appointed III place of Mr.
Clingham, who declined, member of the Sc
leet Committee to enquire whether improper
means have been used to procure the passage
of bills through Congress. House adjourned
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20

Dss'aes the foregoing Communications nearly
a dozen other names from different towns and
ooun'ieS IN tins section of the State, rcquestihg
call tor new Convention of the Free Dsmoc,
| ra cy, have already besn sent in.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20
MONTPELIER :

Thursday Morning, July 90, 1854.