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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-22
TAYLOR WILLIAMS, Aucts. a.
DUBLTC SALE.-On MONDAY, Aug

DUBLIC SALE.-On MONDAY, Aug.
l. 9th. 1885, shall expose to public sale. the
FARM lately owned and occupied by Samuel Cot
trell deceased, together with the personal estate
thereon. consisting In part OF four negroes-three
men and woman; two of the mon are good carpen-
good cock, washer and ironer Likewise. horses,
COWS and hogs, and all the farming utensils house
hold and Kitchen furniture, together with all the
crops on the place, comprising corn (now growiuk)
oats and bay The land lies about ii miles above
Richmond, In Henrco county, adjoining the lands
Of Dr. Goa.s. and aaa w or. ,wS
all necessary out houses, and 1t il supposed BY good
judges that the land has quantity OF coal init The
sale will commence at 10 O'clock.
The terms of sale will be for the land one-third
cash. balance one and two years credit bearing iute
rest from the day Of sale; the credit 70 De
secured by deed of trust title withheld until the
whole 10 paid. The negroes viii be sold for cash =
The other part OF the estate Will be seid on
soIIsp.' the purchsssr siyins bonds with coed and
approved security; under twenty.nvs donsn css IN
There IL also good servant girl for hire for the
All nsysous indebted to the estate viii please
call and nav, and persons having claims against the
same will present them, properly authenticated for
settlement SAMUEL .. cOFTRELL.
Adur. Of sam'i Cottrell. dse'a.
TSRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AND
visions Of deed Of trus. to ths unScrssnsS Trus.
assoeistoa. dated ID. s.S DAY II xssa. Issl and
OF record In the Hastings Court oee Of the city Of
Richmond. We will sell on THUke0AY, The Soth
day OF Ausust. 1855. on the preieeA q oeioek Z.
~, the property conveyed In se1 desd, beius :
House and Lot the South side Of q. James street.
fronting 80 fest on aid street, ard running haSe
about 40 feet adjoining the properly ownsd by D
Wright On one side, and r. O 1pese on see oen:r
The dweilinE y asood tive story bnes n4sass. w'tn
Ths tsrns Of sale vim So cash or ihs an q ere
Thousand sevssty- eight doilsss and atty sests VIZ
interest from The 9Th Day Of Aus.se 1n ~ ~ =
cution Of sid deed. and Shs sss4ne on s3ee heI
- may be segeed Oh b ths sr.nsors g - 1850
55ss y: s Sh'shs'sst oE. 1'.'s'.
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-22

CTONE MASON'S C. 8. HAMMERS
~ few c g. Stone Hamms 70 just to hand.
THEO. ROBERTSON,
au2l No 6S Main az.
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QROOMS.-l00 doz No. l Brooms very
- large size, just received per schooner and for
sale by
au2l WIN. TAYLOR
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RUCKETS.-100 doz Buckets Just re-
~ ceiyed from the n anufactory. ard for sale by
au I'll WIN. TAYLOR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-22

GH 4 T. 8 ESQ boxes Cheese of small
~ sze and superior quality, Just arrived aud for
safe low by WIN. TAYLOR.
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COAP STONE FURNACES-Be Metal
~ and Porcslsin Preserving and Picking Ket.
ties; Preserving Spoons. Cast Iron and Sospstone
Furnaces. various styles, for sale by +.
au2l r. M. ZIMMERMAN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-22

VINEGAR.-75 bbls. pure Cider Vine
sale by
aug WIN. TAYLOR.
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WHEEL am in receipt Of large as
w sortmsnt Of wire, assorted numbers
THEO. ROBERTs0N,
SUI No. IS Main ct.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-22

NHEET ZINC-One cask Sheet Zinc
THEo. RoBERTsoN,
az ~ No. 81 Main Of.
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" E LOCIPEDEs, GIGS, &c.-Double
and Single Gigs. Hobby Horss,, Velosipedes &
good Article for boys for sale by
au2i R. NJ ZIMMERMAN.
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LADIES' BLACK CATERS,
vAzzN 81 so; Ladies' Light do. 81 so; Ladies'
Brown do. 81 so; Ladies' Velvet, Kid and Morocco
Slippers and Ties, Walking Shoes and Bootee,;
Misses and Children's Shoes, of most kinds worn,
may be had at DAVID WALsH'S
auN 129 Main st.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-22

RROOMS, TUBS, &c-Hair Sweeping,
A. Hair busting, Carpet and Corn Brooms; Tubs
in of various sizes; Horse Buckets Cana: Milk
Pas; Churns OF various sizes; and fresh stock ON
breoms, just received and for sale By
au2l ZiMMEpMAN uz
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-22

AH OF BITTER ALMQNDS-Pure
- Oh Of Aniss, do; Oil Of Cinnamou do--jsst re-
ee,vea and for sale by A.BODEKER,
sa% DEugsist, No 10, Main It. :.
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GOPFEE.-lO50 Bags Rio Coffee, il
ISL. ~ 3 puNLoP. MoNcURE L co.
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For the accommodation OF paronta Who prefer
sendins their shiidrsn TO- the same sshooh ths Do
81 ass, Who win Be- TAUGHT 1ssdiss, spsuss. WI.
ting. Arithmetic aaa 0sosrsphA exslssivelf IL
win b. altossther ssvasstsa HON ~ 81 a lne
sr. Charses go. For further paltisglsss .pe2y -
the Prlnoipal. HUBE1f r. L.kEeyh4
II 2S-dilstN Cosnsr 0ssee ~ Iexahee -
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4 IGHT CLASS IN LATIN AND

~ ~ "A OAdOO AN LA AN AND
IN MATHEMAfICS.-A graduate - Mater of
Arts, of the University of Virginia, who has had
some experience In teaching, wishes to form small
class for instruction In the above branches between
the hours of and TO- p. II. hss.g = s8Ts eFats
This may afford to young men engaged throughout
the day, opportunity Of maturing their early stu
dies to render their efforts at selfimprovemsnt
much more easy and satisfactory, and their prog
in literature and the sciences more agreeable, snre
and rapid. AsFH* &ete "a an &a1
For further information, inquire at this ofiee.s
an J0--Tm* q tftf'@1 e lEsNiae "a assa4F @sg3
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SAMUEL B. CO1TkELL.
Admr. Of Sam'l Cottrell. dee'd.
aro. W. TcLER. Auct. al I4--ai2fclt
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

A BEAUTIFUL ALLEGORY.-A traveller who
spent some time in Turkey relates beautiful
parable. which was told him by dervise, and
which seemed even more beautiful than
Sterne's celebrated figure of the accusing
spirit and recording angel.
every man," says the dervise, "has two
angels, one on his right shoulder and another
on his left. When he has done anything good,
the angel on his right shoulder writes it down
and seals it, because what is done is done for
ever. When he has done evil, the angel on
his left shoulder writes it down. He waits
till midnight. If before that time the man
bows down his head and exclaims Gracious
Allah! have sinned, forgive mel the angel
rubs it out, and if not, at midnight he seals it.,
and the angel upon the right shoulder weaps."
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

THE SHORTEST WAY.-SOme twelve years
ago Napoleon (InuIanaJ was ceIeDraJeu UI
two things. one for the carousing propensties
of its citizens and the other for the great
number of cross roads in its vicinity. 1t ap-
pears that an eastern collector had stopped at
Dayton to spend the night and gain some in
formation respecting his future course. Dur
ing the evening he became acquainted with
an old drover. who appeared well posted as
to the geography of the country. and the col
lector thought he might as well inquire in
regard to the best route to different points to
which he was destined.
II wish to 90 to Greenfield" said the col
lector. "now which will be my best way?'
"Well. sir" said the drover, you had better
20 to Napoleon, and take the road leading
nearly north"
The traveller noted it down.
"Well, sir. if wish to 60 to Edinburgh"
"Then go to Napoleon and take the road
west"
"Well if wish to 60 to Vermont"
$50 to Napoleon and take the road south
west"
"Or to Indianapolis" asked the collector.
cycling the drover closely and thinking he was
being imposed on.
60 to Napoleon and take the road north
west"
THE Collector looked at his note book;
every direction had Napoleon on it; he began
to feel his metal rise and he turned once more
to the drOver with,
Suppose my friend. wanted to go to hell?''
The drOver never smiled but scratched his
head and after moments hesitation said:
"Well. my dear sir, l don't know of any
shorter road you could take than to 60 to
Napoleon"
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08
General Advertising Agency,
No. 81 Merchant Street,

.NO. 81 .WercHant Street,
SAN FRANCISCO.
A ADVERTISEMENTS and Subscriptions re
II ceived by Thomas BOyce, Agent
81 Merchant street, and Room No. 9, up stairs
Iron Building northeast corner Of Montgom
cry and Washington streets. for the
PLACER HERALD" AUBURN;
democratic State Journal" " Sacramento;
DAILY Argus Stockton;
.Sicrra Citizen" Downieville;
Miners Advocate" Diamond Springs;
Mountain Messenger" Gibsonville;
Contra Costa" Oakland;
"Tribune.' San Jose;
.DemOcratic Standard.' Portland. O. I.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08
Watch Mother

Mother watch the little feet
Climbing DER the garden wall,
Bounding through the busy street,
Ranging cellar, shed and hall,
Never count the moments lost.
Never mind the time it costs;
Little feet will 60 astray,
Guide them, mother, while you may.
Mother! watch the little hand
Picking berries by the way,
Making houses in the sand,
Tossing up the fragrant hay,
Never dare thequestion ask,
"Why to me this weary task?"
These same little hands may prove
Messengers of light and love.
Mother! watch the little tongue
Prattling, eloquent and wild,
What is said, and what is sung,
BY the happy, joyous child,
Catch the word while yet unspoken,
Stop the vcw before It's broken;
This same tongue may yet proclaim
Blessings in Savior's name.
Mother. watch the little heart
Beating soft and warm for you;
Wholesome lessons now impart;
Keep, 0 keep that young heart true.
EXtricating every weed,
Sowing good and precious seed;
Harvest rich you then may see,
Ripening for eternity.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

TRAvELLING.-A young man and female.
once upon time. stopped at country taverp.
Their awkward appearance excited the family.
who commenced conversation with the f.
male by inquiring how far she had travelled
that day. "Travelled.' eXclaimsd the stran-
ger. somewhat Indignantly ave didn't travel,
me rid"
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

JOHN RANDOLPH "HEADED."-Of the many
amusing anecdotes of this eccentric man of
Roanoke we do not believe the following was
ever in print:
He was travelling through part of Virginia
in which he was unacquainted; meantime he
stopped during the ght at an inn near the
forks of the road. The innkeeper was a fine
gentleman. and no doubt of one of the first
families of the old Dominion. Knowing who
his distinguished guest was. he endeavOred
during the evening to draw him into conver
sation. but failed in all his efforts. But in the
morning, when Mr.. Randolph was ready to
start. he called for his bill. which, on being
presented. was paid. the landlord, still anx
ious to have some conversation with him.
began as follows:
(Which way are you travelling, Mr.. Ran
dolph?"
"Sir?" said Mr. Randolph. with look of
displeasure, "Have paid my bill?"
Yes"
"Do owe you anything more!"
NO"
"Wcll I'm going just where please-do
you understand"
eyes"
The landlord BY this time got somewhat ex-
cited, and Mr.. Randolph rode off But to the
landlords surprise, in a few minutes the SER
want came to inquire for his master which of
I the forks of the road to take.
| Mr. Randolph not being out of hearing dis
tance. he spoke at the top of his voice: Mr.
Randolph. You don't owe me one cent, just
take which road you please"
SwEARING.-The absurdity and utter folly
Of swearing is admirably set forth in the fol-
lowing anecdote of Beelzebub and his imps
The latter went out in the morning, each to
command his set Of men.-one the murderers
another the liars, and mother the swearers
DC At evening they stopped at the mouth
of cave. The question arose among them
who commanded the meanest set of men.-
The subject was debated at length. but with
out coming to decision. Finally. his Satan
ic Majesty was called upon to decide the mat
ter in dispute. Whereupon be said: The
murderer got something for killing, the thief
for stealing, and the liar for lying. but the
swearer was the meanest of all. he served
without pay. They were his majesty's hest
subjects; for while they were costless, their
name was legion. and presented the largest
division in his (Satan's) employ.
The oldest tree in Europe is the cypress of
Somma, in Lombardy. 1t is supposed to have
been planted in the year of the birth of Christ.
and on that account is looked on with rever-
ence by the Inhabitants; but an ancien chron-
icle in Milan is said to prove that it was tree
in the time of Julius Caesar. B. c. AZ. 1t is
one hundred and twenty-three feet high, and
twenty feet in circumference. at one foot from
the ground. Napoleon, when laying down
the plan for his great road over the Simplon,
diverged from raght line to avoid injurng
this tree.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

RATHER CooL.-A countryman took his seat
at "a hotel table opposite gentleman who was
indulgng in bottle of wine Supposing the
wine to be common property our unsophisti-
Gated friend helped himself to it. with the
other gentleman glass.
That's COOL" exclaimed the owner of the
wine Indignantly.
Yes" replied the other ~ should think
there was ice in it''
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

An interesting discovery has been made in
France with regard to engrafting fruit trees.
Instead of making use of a graft, a slip is
taken from an apple tree, for example, and
planted in a potato. so that couple of inches
Of the slip remains visible. 1t soon takes
root. developes itself, and finally becomes a
handsome tree bearing fine fruit. This meth
Cd is due to Bohemian gardener.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08
Come and See for Yourselves!
ROBERT GORDON

NAKES this method of notifying his E4f5E
l. friends and the public generally. AaxfSAe
that he can still be found at his old stand. on
the corner of Main and Commercial streets
with a full assortment of all the necessary ar
ticles for MINING, FARMING. HOTEL and FAMILY
uses. His BAR is always we'll supplied with
the choicest LIQUORS, Cigars, &c. And
bis goods, which he warrants of superior
quality, he is determined to sell at the lowest
CASH PRICEs--and delivers free of charge.
N. B.-Orders from distance promptly at
tended to. Auburn. June 23d. '55 my
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

Mr.. Dunn Brown, remarked the other day
that it was all very well to say, "never go to
law" but what was fellow to do when the
law came to him? Mr.. Browns observation
was called forth by an Oblong piece of paper.
with which an officer had favored him. There
is great deal of force in Mr.. Browns way of
putting the question.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

A STUBBORN JURY.-The Portland Trans
cript tells good story Of Col. M, living
in Washington county, Maine. who had a great
aptitude for serving as juror. When thus
serving. he had a very great anxiety that his
opinion should be largely consulted in making
ap verdict. GUnu years ago. WnlIe upon d
case, after many hours trial to agree, but
failing. he marshalled the delinquent jury
from the room to their seats in the court,
where the impatient crowd awaited the result
of the trial.
Have you agreed upon a verdict" inquir-
ed the clerk.
Col. NJ arose, turned whitening glance
upon his brother jurors, and eXclaimed
MAY it please the court. we have not; |
have done the best could do, but here are
eleven of the most contrary devils ever had
any dealings with"
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

Governor Trumbull, of Connecticut, on an
occasion of grand riot. ascended a block,
and attempted by a speech to quiet the peo,
pie; when random missile hitting him on the
head, feled him to the ground. He was bad
ly hurt, and as his friends were carrying him
into his house, his wife met him at the door
and exclaimed: ''Why. my husband they have
knocked your brains out'' "No they haven't
said the Governor; IF I'd had any brains.
shouldn't have gone there"
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

The following oath was administered to a
little boy. ten years of age in the Iowa Leg.
islature chosen to do up Documents: You do
solemnly swear to support the Constitution of
the United States, and of this State. and to
fOid papers to the best of your ability"
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

There is lady in Ohio who has had eleven
husbands during the last sixteen years.
Wonderful endurance, truly
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

"What is the chief use of bread?" asked an
examiner at a school examination.
1.-THE chief use of bread answered an ur-
chin. apparently astonished at the simplicity
Of the question, "thc chief use of bread is to
spread butter and molasses on
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08
WILLIAM DUCK,
YANKEE JIM'S.
PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
T AN NOW SELLING GOODS at reduced
i prices, and Miners are invited to cali and
see my new and elegant stock at the old
stand. on Main street, one door above Adams
a. Co.'S Express Office. Goods packed for
purchasers to any part Of the Mines.
WILLIAM DUCK.
Yankee Jims. Oct u. '54-6m
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08
THE PLACER HERALD.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, AT THE OFFICE,
Main Street, near Holmes Store, by
TABB MITCHELL.

TERMS.-Subscripti invariably in ad
vance. For one year, $500; six months 400
three months $780, one month SlO0; single
copies, twenty five cents.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08
ROBERT o. CRAVENS s. co.

yNHE PEOPLES STORE. yankee Jim, }
l. keep constantly on hand large and well
selected stock Of PROVISIONS, LIQUORS,
and MINERS SUPPLIES.
Miners and others wishing to purchase are
respectfully invited to call and examine for
themselves. Goods packed to order. spill ly
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

FOR ADVERTISING.-O square of TEN
LINES, or more than five, first insertion $500
each subsequent insertion, so. For half a
seqare Of FIVE LINES, or less, $780, each sub
sequent insertion Sl,00.
JOB PRINTING-Large additions have re-
Gently been made to the Job Office. and work
of all descriptions will be executed in a supe-
riOr manner
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-09
For the Tribune,
For the Tribune.
THE sELF-ACTING PUMPS AT THE LINDEN
LEAD WORKS

A few weeks since saw statement in your
paper intimatins that the pumps at those works
were constructed that they might be kept in
motion by the ,,ater which they raise from the
mines. This statement was called in question
by of the Galena Editors, and by several pei,
sons in this place.
Having visited those works day or two since
in company with Mr.. Bracken the agent, and
seen the pumps in operation, have not the least
doubt but that the pumps may be worked con-
stantly by the water only which they discharge,
falling on the wheel below. am aware. in max
ing this assertion that action and reaction are
equal" and also that man can't raise himself
the fence by pulling on his boot straps" and
yet am sure those pumps can be, as they have
been worked with only the water they discharge
They are so arranged as to counteract in a
great measure, the friction of each other, and
leave nearly the whole power of the wheel to be
applied in raising the water. II would re 1ay the
trouble and expense of any one DESTROYS OF seeing
a regular specimen of Yankee ingenuity and
''expense saving machine to visit those self &C
ting pumps" at least before they pronounce il
false in theory AMI false in fact for in both it
is true.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-09
OSE FROM THE DIGGISs.

In THE WRose Box"-It would seem that
BaTstow stump speakers are attempting to play
ali kinds of double games. Addle-headed Ross
who got "tiFed " after his speech on the evening
OF the goth nit. made his appearance in town
again on Friday evening and presented himself in
a very becoming manner at the outside door
OF the Some OF Temperance Hall, (the Division
being in session. and requested admIttance His
passwords not being understood by the Sentinel,
(who, by the way, is not a Know Nothing) and
he being unable to find his travelling card, the DI
vision was under the disagreeabe necessity of re
fusng him admttance. Such hypoeracy as is
prac'icet by this Ross may win in some places,
but he is certainly =" in the wrong box in at
tempting TO impose upon the citizens of this
place, in the manner he has. Barstowism cannot
be disguised so much 10 make the people sval-
low it, no matter with what kind sugar it is coat
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-09
PERSONAL.

We will run the risk of suhjecting ourse!f to
the charge of dealing in personalities BY mention
ing little matter in which w are somewhat in
terested, WHICH is simply this: We have large
amount standing on our books for job work, adj
vertising &c, which we need very much at this
time. We have tried, BY sending out collector
20 raise enough 10 meet our most pressing wants,
bul lie failed in getting enough 10 pay the expeu-
ses OF the trip With the hope that we might
get little Court week We reminded our patrons
Of our wants, bat TO no effect. Now, the truth
lies In a very small t-sheli-unless get
pay for our work and advertising we shall be
Obliged to enforce collections, orgait the business
With three or four thousand dollars due Us we are
unable TO get bundle OF paper without borrow
ing "a oney 10 payfor it. To US this is unpleasant,
and we hope those in our debt will try and help
us ont OF rsry tigh place without further dun
ming.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1855-10-09
Communications.
For the TribHae

Mn EpIroR Why can not the people Of
Mineral Point unite and build a Union School
House'-one building. with several apartments
for the of the whole villagea
All who are acquainted with the operation OF
these schools know their advantages, and would
not dispense with them any consideration
1t is a fact that with the same outlay Of funds
you caa have far betsr schools. When all send
to the same school, the scholars can be SO ciasst
fed, that is, assigned to the different apartments,
that teacher can better attend to fifty scholars
than he to ftcenty fire as they row attend
school Yes venture the asser ton, and those
who have seen the workings of " Union Schools
will bear me out in it, you would not need hagf
| the number Of teachers that you now do.
| You could have far better schools, could teach
the higher branches of study with far Jess ex-
| pense Of apparatus for maps globes, &c.
| Again it secures the same advantages for all
classes. Every child would go TO the different
departments of the school according as he advanc
ed in his studies These the schools most
approved by those best prepared TO judge in the
matter, all over the country Why can not our
citizens unite and put up one building large
enough for the wants of the whole village. |,
would cost far less than sereral buildings of the
same character, which would accommodate all
! Now is the time for action in this matter. Build
ings, of some kind, should be put up Immediately
1t is shame TO U.s. and one thing that is stand
| ing disgrace to our village, that while we have
T" grog holes ia a5uadaace' we have NOT a single
decent schooroom in the place for the 700 chill
dren and youth who ought TO be in the public
! school
Can there not be something done, this fall, tc
redeem our past neglect in this respects
A CIrIzEN.