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Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25
Vegetable Diet,

Herbivorous animals are certainly more af-
fected with tubercular disease than carniver-
ous 1t is fact also, that butchers, who use
much animal food, are seldom consumptive
and truth comPels me to say, that in few cases
| could distinctly connect the development of
consumption with prolonged experiment
of vegetable diet. Unless well managed, aid
IN very robust constitutions, vegetarianism
tends TO produce an excess of the albumnous
element of blood and deficiency Of its fbrine,
iron, and red particles, imparnng a paeness
and fiabblness 10 the tissues, a general delicacy
of look. and a want of stamina and power of
energetic endurance. This is state of mat
tiers assuredly verging on the pathological con-
dition of the fluids characterizing the scrofuluus
constitution. Hence the necessity for caution
In vegetarian experiments. Let me not be un-
derstood as Internationally decrying yegelari-
anism. There is much good in it-but it is
capable of as great abuses, quite, as an unmix-
ed diet. Having experimental carefully on
myself for two years, with vegetarian diet, |
consider myself qualified to give counsel on the
subject. 1t will not do for all healthy people,
nor as an indiscriminate recommendation TO in
valds. In the hands of physician, it is po-
tent auxiliary of his art. But there is Time
10 eat animal food. The grand questions are,
the measure and proportions of it-when to
stop and when 10 recommence, and how far to
go.-Dr. Bai6rne.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

be divided among her three cousins, some
thousands in bonds and notes to niece, and
vast landed estate to favorite nephew. The
will being finished, she gave her lawyer very
liberal fee, and enjoined secresy upon him for
some pretended purpose, thus precluding him
from an inquiry into her real circumstances.
Need | mention the result! In fortnight the
lady thought proper to be again restored to
health. The lawyer called to congratulate
her on her restoration-begged permission to
visit her, which was politely given. After
short courtship, the desired offer was made
The bargain was concluded, and ratified by the
priest. The lawyers whole estate by his
wife consists of an annuity of sixty-6ve dollars.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

CtBE FOR HEAvEs.-Take some weed COM
monty called smart ,Ceed, that grows alDng the
roadside, or in The fields in LOW places; steep
1t in boiling water till the strength is all out,
and give the horse one quart ofthe liquid every
day for eight or ten days Mix il with brand
or shorts if he will eat, if not, pour II down
him with bottle, Give him green or cut
feed wet up with water during the operation,
and will warrant cure. This medicine 10
so simple, and easy to be obtained, that some
may cot think it worth their while to try il,
but simple medicines many times prove more
efectual than those obtained at great ex-
pense. .-Rural ". Yorker.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

DANGER OF IDLENEss. is no overstate-
ment 10 say that, other things being equal, the
man who has the greatest amount of iniellec-
inferior temptations if for no other reason,
because he has fewer idle moments. The ruin
Of most men dates from some vacant hour. Oc-
of Idleness is borne up by all the vices. re-
member salirical poem, in which the Devil is
represented as fishing for men, and adapting
his bats to the taste and temperament of his
prey; but the idler, he said pleased him most,
because he bit the naked hook.-George S.
HiLlagds Mercantile Library Address.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

The HEART GOES TO ScHooL.-Think not
that your work is done and your contract full
filled when you have made your pupils expert
arithmeticians and skilful grammarians the
heart has come to school to you as well as the
head, and takes lessons as regular, and often
far more impressive and abiding than those
you assign to the intellect You yourself feel
the conviction of this daily stealing over you.
Why else is it that you almost involuntarily
suppress the careless jest, the look of levity,
or the scurrility you, alas, may elsewhere in
dulge in, and put on the air, at least. of candor
and virtue in the presence of those little chill
dren Is it not that you feel that eyes bright
with faith and affection are scanning every
moment your actions, and initiative and i'm
pressible hearts are continually drinking in the
manifestations of your mind and spirit; that
your very breath, if laden with profanity
would stain their souls with quick and indeli
BILE pollution !-M,cagaa Jour. Of Education.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

A CURIOUS INc1DEET.-A short time sincs
Young lady in Roxbury trod upon needle
and run it into the ball Of her foot, through an
Inda rubber shoe. Her mother Immediately
drew out the needle, and nothing more was
thought Of it, though about quarter Of an
inch of the point end Of the needle was broken
off in extracting it from the foot. Some six
or eight days after this the young lady felt
slight prickly sensation just above the knee,
and upon putting her hand upon the spot found
the lest point Of the needle just making its way
through the skin Thus, in about a weeks
time, the needle found its way through the foot,
ankle and leg to the knee.-Tr Traveller
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

ANEcDoTE OF THE GEAR. Nicholas, it
seems, in spite of the anxiety incident TO his
present position, maintains his old habit Of
walking the streets of ST. Petersburg unat-
tended. He was lately informed that trades
man in large way of business had insulted a
Frenchman without provocaiion, and he imme
diately sent for him. When asked why he
had insulted the man, he replied, because l
hate his nation : Is that your only motive.'
Yes, SIRE Then you shall have an op-
portunity to crafty your hatred. shall send
you to join my army in the Crimea.'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

Rev. Mr.. Foster, OF New Salem, Mass,
was facetious man, and usually ready at joke
and repartee. He had parishionsr, aearpenr
ter by trade, pretty well stocked with ready
wit, and withal, somewhat given to boasting,
One day while at work for his minister, hewr
ing stick oftimber, the carpenter was boast
ing in his usual style of the marvels that be
could perform. The pastor, to put an e1tin-
guisher upon him, said, Governor. lhis nick,
named, do YOU think you could make devil
Make devil = responded the Gosesasr,
why, yes, oh yes 7 (his broad axe moving
little more rapidly 'here put up your foot, you
want the least alteration Of any man | ever
saw = It was rare that the minister came of
second best in such encounters, but he did this
time
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

An Indian had gone to Albany one cold win
ter's day, and got very drunk On his way
home, he became completely overcome, laid
down and was frozen to death. His tribe was
at that time much disposed to initiate the hab-
its Of white men. aud accordingly held an in
ques, over the dead body. After long pow
pow, they finally agreed TO the verdict, that
the deceased came to his death by mixing too
much water in his whiskey, which had frozen
in hin. and killed him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

An honest Dutch farmer Of the Mohawk was
asked his opinion as to which denomination of
christians were in the right way to Heaven
Veil, den,' said he, ven We ride orr wheat
to Albany, some say dis is de peet way; but
it don't make much difference which road We
take, for ven We get dare, day never ask US vich
way We COM and il is none ofiheir business
if our schedt is goodr
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

A police officer in Syracuse, who has lot
of Shanghai chickens, which he don't care
about supporting during the present high price
Of grain, adveriises them as stolen property,
hoping some green 'un will come forward ano
claim them
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

Mr.. Hume, lately, on the presentation Of
his nic,ure said that his chief aim 10 life had
been to promote the good ofihe greatest num-
her, The reports omit to state that Lord John
Russell here interrupted him with the question
What is the greatest number' = And that
Mr.. Hume, with great promptitude, replied,
Number one, to be sgre.'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

Julius, if a pair Of chickens cost ten dollars,
what will pair come tol'
Who bought emf
What yer ask dat for
Cause if my wife bought en-, could tell
you wha; they'd coms 10, mighty quick 4
WHAT
Two pot pies. and fricasse'
Look here, my cullered frien', don't you
come your circumnambent jokes on this chile,
or he'd broke yer Jaw short of BY the handle
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

Wesley said that ten thousand cares were
no more weight to his mind than ten thousand
hairs were to his head Was it he or Whit
field, who, when asked whether man was an
swerable for bad thoughts, replied, i cannot
help the birds flying over my head. but can
prevent their making nests in my hair
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

In one of the back towns of Massachusetts,,
poll parrot was lately sent to jail for using
wicked and profaus language THIS beats
the Maine law out Of sight,
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

The best capital for young men to start with
in life. is industry, good sense and courage. 1t
is better than all the friends or cash that was
ever raised.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1855-01-25

The TYRANNY OF FURNITuRE-It is a folly
10 suppose, when Imam amasses quantity Of
furniture, that ii belongs to him. On the con-
,rary, ii is he toho belongs 10 his firnitwe.-
He is bound hand and foot by it-he is ted by
the leg 10 his own mahogany: He cannot
go abroad without previously finding home
for his furniture; he cannot be absent for any
time without first taking every precautioD that
his furniture will be properly provided for in
his absence. 1.-The projects any li,tle trip, the
thought that always stops him at the door, is,
what shall do with my furnture1' Many
a man who boasts Of his freedom is the secret
slave of his furniture No man can call him,
self free who, wherever he goes, has always
to carry in his mind 50 many chairs and tables,
--Panch.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23

LIME
TO THOSE WHO INTEND TO ERECT
BRICK BUILDINGS.
T HAVE on hand and can supply any guam
i tity of Lime of the best quality and at the
VERY lowest rates. Orders are solicited, which
will be promptly filled. Will the citizens Of
Auburn give me a call, H. r. HOLMES.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
General Agency and Commission

THE undersigned will act as General Agent
/ for the sale and purchase, on Commission,
of all kinds of RE.4L IND PERSO.VAL
PROPERTY, in the County of Placer and
elsewhere, and he hopes by strict attention to
the duties of said agency to give general sat-
isfaction to his employers.
The following property is now offered for
sale. For full particulars inquire OF the sub
scriber at his store in the town of Auburn.
One Tavern Stand within one and half
miles from Auburn.
A good Farm OF. 16O acres with good i'm
provements, Is miles from Auburn
One good Mill-Seat suitable for the erec-
ton of FIGURING Mill with dam and fume
completely within miles of Auburn.
One good Store and Dwelling 1t miles
from Auburn. we'll stocked with goods and
doing good business, will be sold or rented
as might be required. Also
One House and Lot in Auburn
Terms moderate HENRY L. HOLMES.
Auburn, May Goth, my
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
The Old Stand still ahead!

GEORGE WILLMENT, would respectfully
VI inform the people of Auburn and vicinity,
that he is still doing business at the old stand
on the same liberal scale as of old. Posses
sing every facility for buying that could be
desired, he pledges himself
TO SELL CHEAPER
than can be bought here OF elsewhere, of like
quality. Buying as he does, and being bles-
sed with substantial share of the CUSTOM, he
is bound to sustain the above pledge. he
keeps constantly on hand large supply and
good assortment of
MINING AND FLUMING TOOLS, GROCE-
RIES, PROVISIONS, GRAIN, CIGARS,
COCKTAIL FIXrNGS,
AND AN EXTRA QUALITY OF LIQUORS.
n B.-Goods delivered free of charge ly
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
STAR BAKERY.

THE propretors of this well known house
l. wish to call the attention of Hotel keep
ers, families, and the public generally to his
large and superior assortment of CrOckery
and Glassware--the best ever offered in this
place, and will be sold as cheap as any of the
stores in Auburn or Sacramento sell. A SUI
perior lot of GROCERIES and PROVISIONS
always on hand. THE BAKERY, has con-
stant supply of fresh Bread, Pies and Cakes.
We return our thanks for past patronage
conferred and hope to merit its continuance
Auburn, nova my. j. C. BAKER Il co.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
Come One! Come ALL!

D GOODKIND & CO., respectfully inform
ID. the public that having lately enlarged
their store, they now have on hand and are
constantly receiving the best selected assort-
ment of
HAVANA AND AMERICAN CIGARS,
to be found in the market, and which they
fatter themselves they can sell as cheap as
can be purchased in Sacramento. Come one !
Come all /! and convince yourselves before
purchasing elsewhere.
E1~All those seeking for Irregular" genu-
inc cigar, cannot miss it by calling at Good
kinds Cigar Store, next door to the Gem Res
taurant nov25 my.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
Summons.

The People of the State of California. TO
II. H. Ferguson:-You ou are hereby summoned
to appear before me, at my Office in Iodus IaI'
Valley, Placer County, on Saturday the SUN
of June, A. d. 1865, at two o'clock, P. NJ, 10
answer the complaint of John Spears, wherein
he prays judgment against you for the sum u
one hundred dollars in an action for the re-
covery of the amount due upon certain con-
tract executed by you to the said John spears
on the End day of November, A.. d. 1902
wherein you promise to pay him six hundred
dollars ($600,) for certain mining lots sltua-
ted on Richardson and Spears Hill, and cosIs
Of suit; and take notice, if you fail so to ap.
pear and answer plaintiff will takejudgmen'
as aforesaid. r.
Given under my hand, this 29th day OF
March, AID. 1855.
J. W. HARvILLE, J. P.
Township No. $
JOHN SPEARS VS.. III. H. FERGUSON.
In Justice's Court, before J. ". Harrille, J'f'
Township No. 5, Placer County, Cal. y
It appearing to me, from the affidavit OF ~.
E. Phelps, counsel for plaintiff in the ABOVE
entitled case that said plaintiff has gocd CAUSE
of action against the defendant, and srat ue
fendant is not now resident OF this o'a'e -
California, but that his place OF residence 10
unknown to said plaintiff, it is therefore
ORDERED, That the foregoing summons 70
published in the newspaper known as the tne
Placer Herald, published at Auburn, Placer
county, California, until the return DAY nei0
| Of
Given under my hand, at Todd's Valley
this 29th day of March A. d. 1855.
J.W. HARVILLE,
mar 81 sm. Justice of the Peace.
- IL =.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
international HO ell.

SIN F,Rd.N'CISCO.
THE proprietors of this extensive estab- -
L lshment have the pleasure to announceINEM
o their numerous patrons that their large
addition to this Hotel is now completed. We
have $50 rooms capable of accommodating
$50 guests, and the finest dining room in the
State, making the house one Of the largest
and best in California. We return our sincere
thanks to our numerous patrons, for past fa-
vors and solicit a continuance of the same
pledging ourselves to give SATISFACTION to ALL
who will favor us with call.
Jackson, bet. Montgomery Il Kearney SITS.
jan2O my PECK IL FISHER.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23

Notice.
CEALED PROPOSALS for the construction
~ of the County Jail. at Auburn, Placer
County, will be received by the County Clerk
at his Office till the 14th day of July. A. D.,
1855, when they will be opened and disposed
of by the Board of Supervisors. Specilica-
tions of the construction of same may be seen
at the Office Of the County Treasurer and Ioun-
ty Clerk.
By order of the Board of Supervisor
Auburn, june9 I'd A. S. GRANT Clerk.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
SURVEYORS NOTICE.

y y ~ T. OR . 1~O IOGs
"THE CERTIFICATE of the County Sur
veyor or any of his deputies, shall be admit
ted as legal evidence in any court of this
State, but the same may be explained or re-
butted by other evidence. No survey here
after made by any person except the
COUNTY SURVEYOR OR HIS DEPUTY,
shall be considered Legal Evidence in any
Court within this State, except such surveys
as are made by the authority of the United
States or by mutual consent of the parties."-
Page III, Statutes of California.
G.. ~ FINLEY.
UNITY s URV VE OR,
Placer County, California. Office in Auburn
at the Court House. Jan6 '55my
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
NOtiCa

NOtiCa
rs hereby given by the undersigned, that he
L claims the right of way from the large
spring south of the Travellers Rest" into the
town of Auburn, for the purpose of laying
pipe to conduct the water from said spring
into said town, to sell and use the same, and
also that he claims, by right of purchase, all
the ground surrounding the spring
JAMES CULBERTSON.
Auburn, June 18th, '55 2t
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
T. q. q. F..

NOTICE.-There will be meeting of Au-
burn Lodge, No. Z, at-Masonic Hall on Satur-
day evening, June 23d, 1855, for the purpose
of taking into consideration the propriety OF
building Hall.
VIM A. JOHNSON, N. G..
WM K PARKINSON. Secretary
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
LIME! LIME!! LINEN

NHE subscriber having perfected his ar
i rangements, is now ready to deliver at the
shortest notice. any amount of superior
quality of AUBURN LIME. 1t is only ne
cessary to test this lime to prove its superior
ity over any other to be found in California.
To those who have used it, it has given entire
satisfaction The Kilns are situated within
one and half miles of Auburn. Orders are
respectfully solicited, and will be promptly
attended to when addressed to the undersgn-
ed at this place.
II. T. HOLMES.
Auburn, je2 my.
REFERENCES.
The undersigned, master builder and archl-
tect. of Auburn having used the above NAM
ed lime. manufactured by H. T. Holmes,) in
the construction of the coudty buildings at
this place, can most cheerfully recommend it
to all persons desirous of procuringa superior
article.
ISAAC NJ. TIDD.
The Manufacturer would also refer to the
following firms: H. Davis, Hass q Landecker
John Yates. Sandford Il Son. (Agents for the
sale of Lime, Nevada; John S. Lambert. Grass
Valley; A. L. Merriam. Samuel Mcfarland,
Summer. Paine & Co., Marysville; Allen, Carr
& Co., Henley q Kneedly, Sacramento.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
Steven,sN. York Shaving Saloon.
AND
ATHTNG ROOM

BATHING ROOMS,
AUBURN, PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
THE above establishment being situated
midway of the principal Hotels, and adjoining
the Stage Office will be found convenient for
the travelling public; and gentlemen may rest
assured that they can be served in manner
superior to any similar establishment north of
Sacramento Ng~Gentlemen' s hair cut, sham
pood or dyed on the shortest notice;
Ms-Baths from O'Clock, A. NJ. till 8 P. NJ.
One Dollar. WIN. STEVEN,
sept. soft Proprietor.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-06-23
Henry ID. BeqMette,
Bounty and General Land Agent

BENECIA, CAL,
WILL pay strict attention to the procuring
w ~ Bounty Land Warrants for those en-
titled to them under the'last law of Congress.
All Officers, Soldiers. Clerks Teamsters and
Scamen are entitled to 160 acres.
Prescriptions filed and proved up before the
Register and Receiver. All communications
in regard to the above will receive immediate
attention. Benecia, May 18th. 1855, 2m
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-03
Slavery In Iowa.

The removal of that great landmark of
freedom, the Missouri compromise line,
when it had been sacredly observed un-
til slavery had acquired every inch of soil
south of it, has presented the aggressive
character of that system broadly before
the country. It has shown that all COM
promises with slavery that were design
ed to favor freedom are mere ropes oi
sand, to be broken by the first wave Of
passion or interest that may roll from the
South.
1t has forced upon the country an Is
sue between free labor, political equality,
and manhood on the one hand, and on the
other slave labor, political degradation,
and wrong. Itbeeomes the people of the
free States to meet that issue resolutely,
calmly, and with sense of the momen-
tous consequences that will flow from its
decision. To every elector, in view Of
that issue, might appropriately be applied
the injunction anciently addressed to the
Jewish King BE strong, and show thy,
self man.
1t becomes the State of 1owa-the on
ly free child of the Missouri compro
mise-to let the world know that she val
ues the blessings that compromise ha'
secured to her, and that she will never
consent to beeomea party in the national
ization ofslavery.-Messoge Of GovernoI
Grimes.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-03
Telegraph to the Pacific.

A bill has been reported to the House
of Representatives, authorizing the con-
struction ofasubterranean telegraph, from
some point on the Mississippi river to the
Pacific ocean at San Francisco. The
committee, in their report, say that the
measure is one of transcendent public
concern, and possesses the merit of prae-
ticabiity and early completion, if it can
have the encouragement of the govern
ment. 1t provides for right of way
through the public lands, and that itshall
be constructed by individual enterprise
and at an individual expense The gov
ernment are to have free use of the line
to the extent of 5000 words per month,
in consideration Of which two millions of
acres of land, in alternate sections along
the line, are to be donated to the parties
building the telegraph 1t is thought at
Washington that the bill will pass in the
House. The estimated cost is 81, 800
per mile, which for the whole 2,4o0miles,
ESTIMATED distance, WILDE SO, 760, 900.
The annual cost of operating the line
will be s35o,oOO, and viii employ coop
orators and force of $50 men on the
line. The plan embraces the location of
testing tubes at intervals of five miles,
and working stations at average distances
of 400 miles. The line is to be construct
ed in the most permanent manner, the
wires to be protected by imperishable in
sulating material, and laid SO deep as to
be out of the reach of the Indians.