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The Placer herald., 1855-11-10
FOR SALE.

NNHE undersigned for the purpose of closing
Il their business, offer for sale the following
property situated on Wild Goose Flat, opposite
Rattesnake Bar, North Fork of the American
-. river Consisting of Store and stock a..
aI&i of goods. Boarding house and fixtures, 1cG
Out-houses. Teams and Wagons. Pigs Poul-
try, &c. The buildings are new and in good OF.
der and the concern is doing first rate business
All persons indebted to the firm are requested
to make immediate payment, and persons having
demands will please present the same.
SWEET, BARNEY & co.
Wild Goose Flat. Ell Dorado Co.. Nov g. at
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For the Placer Herald.
STUART HOUSE, Oct. 2

STUART HOUSE, Oct. %, 1855.
Editor Placer Herald:-At meeting of
the Democrats of the Stuart House Precinct,
(Secret Ravine, Township No. 81 for the
purpose Of forming a Democratic Club, S. NJ.
Holmes was called to the Chair, and H. G.
Hart appointed Secretary.
Col. Newman briefly stated the object of
the meeting and offered the following pre-
amble and constitution which were unan-
mouslv adopted:
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Miss Pellet is making general tour
through Butte and Plumas counties; she will
visit the various Divisions in Sierra ere long.
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GONG HoME.-On Monday last 400 Chi
nese left the State, on board the ship Chal
lenger for Hong Kong.
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DowN1EvILLE CIrzEN.-This paper is
about to be enlarged and the price of sub
scription reduced from eight to six dollars
per year.
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CALIFORNIA MINsrRELs. - This company
psrform at the Orleans Hotel tonight.
The Placer herald., 1855-11-10

The Sierra Citizen is out in favor of Hen
ry A. Crabb for U. S. Senator. We know
Mr.. Crabb well and esteem him highly, and
if we are to be punished by the election of a
Know Nothing Senator and our favorte can
not be elected, give us Henry A. Crabb. He
is worth all the Foote's, Marshalls, Flints and
Stoves in the State. We always know where
to find him. He is bold, Independent; fear
less-a ripe scholar, an able debater a pro-
found jurist. His earnest advocacy of the
Nebraska resolutions introduced by Senator
Hook, and which passed by such a decided
majority, has made him one of our favorites.
However much we may differ on other ques-
tions, on the Nebraska question-whch we
regard as the most important of all questions
we stand shoulder to shoulder. He would
see the Know Nothing party in rather hot
region, rather than see the repeal of the Ne
braska BILL We have confidence in him
not a particle in Foote, Marshall, Flint and
men of like character. He is no change
ling, no mere political trickster; we cannot
say as much for them Mountain Democrat.
The Placer herald., 1855-11-10

Col. WATKINs.-This gentleman, for the
past two years member of the legislature
Of this State from Alameda county, has re-
Gently settled in the county of Calavcras.
The Placer herald., 1855-11-10
II. G. HART, Secretary.

A very pretty party is the KnowNothing
party of California, and worthy representa-
tives of its vagaries are the consistent, never
changing Messrs. Foote and Marshall! Nays
Tribune of recent date, in reply to the
Boston american Crusader an abolition ally,
repudiates the Nebraska question. The Zri-
bune says the "American party of California"
has nothing to do with it, and will be indif-
ferent spectators of the contest. To be neu-
trail on a question of vital interest to the
whole country-a question which threatens
| the very existence of our Union-wi not ans
wer the American people, however much it
may suit the policy of the Know-Nothing
party Of California. On that question the
'rol will be called, and as the soldiers ans
wer hey take sides forever" It's a question
that admits of no neutrality. A party that
hesitates or refuses to take sides for or
against it, the people will spurn with the ut
most scorn. The Known othng party can
not, dare not evade the issue. There are
men belonging to it, Crabb, Terry, Murray,
Price, Bell and others, too bold and indie
pendent to blindly obey the command of
any council. They will not dodge the ques-
ton, even though agitating it should scatter
into fragments the Known othing party. 1t
is dangerous question for the Know-No-
things to meddle with. Their party is com
posed of such discordant materials, of the
worst men of all factions and isms existant
and to keep it together they must be neutral
on all important questions. Their loving
abolition co-workers they cannot afford to
throw off. Their cooperation is indispensa-
ble to the success Of Known othingism.-
Nor can they afford to dispense with the
support of their southern friends If they
favor the Nebraska bill the aboltionists will
withdraw from them; if they oppose it, the
southerners will; if they remain neutral nei-
ther the one nor the other will sustain them
What pleasant dilemma!
Far different is it with the Democratic
party. 1t presents an unbroken front in
favor of the Nebraska bill. Despite the howl
Of the abolitionists it has taken bold, un-
equvocal ground in favor Of it.
How stands Farwell's Tribune on the ques-
ton? Will it follow the lead of its ''illus-
trious predecessor" or take more manly
stand? Has it the privilege of taking sides
before consulting the chief counciR Come,
gentlemen, show your hands. Don't be
mum.-MOuntoin Democrat
The Placer herald., 1855-11-10

AUBURN & YANKEE jim TURNPIKE Co.
This Company deserve great credit for the
liberal enterprise which they have shown in
the improvement of this tall road. The
North Fork ''hill' has ever been dreaded by
the travellers to Yankee jim, but by the i'm
provement recently made BY this Company
it is 'just nothing at ALL" They expended
in grading this hill the past summer over
$4,000; and the new grade is so far COM
pleted that teams will be able to travel over
it in the next two days. The new route up
the bill "faces" the river to the top, and pas
sengers on Clarks Stage line can have the
pleasure of riding all the way up.
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Birth,

Birth.
-, The wife of Capt. j. A. Kidd, of Wild Goose
FIat' FL Dorado county, of daughter, November
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AUBURN, NOVEMBER 10, 1855.
Auburn Theatre.

We notice that MIR. Stephens is progress
ing rapidly with his Theatre Building"
As we have mentioned before this editice is
ll2 feet in length. The lower story which
is Is feet high. is intended for Bowling
Alley and Billiard Saloon. The upper is
intended for theatre: twenty feet will be
taken off of the front for saloon, the stage
will occupy 25 feet, leaving room 66 feet
BY 80 for the audience.
No more convenient or beautiful room
than this has been built in the mountains,
and it is a convenience which the Auburn
ties have for a long time needed. Hereto
fore We have not received the visits of 'su-
perior" dramatic companies from the fact
that we have had no suitable room for dra-
matte performances 1t will soon be other
wise, and we hope during the coming winter
to be visited by some of the 'stars'-for as
suredly we will have the best theatrical room
north of Sacramento, and built of brick, too.
The Placer herald., 1855-11-10
ST MONS.

Gold Hill, Nov. lst. 1855. ST
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DIAPER MOIsTENER.--A New Inven-

DIAPER MOISTENER.--A New Inven-
I ton for Moistening the leaves of a Copying
Book, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten-
ng the Fingers wAen Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. 1t will be
found an indispensable article for every Desk. II
is perfectly simple and cheap, and must come in
TO general use.
The following are a few complimentary opin-
ions of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new and very neat USE
full invention for moistenin8 post Office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in a copying book, counting
bank bills, &c, This does away with the disagree
able method Of moistening stamps, &c, with the
ongue. Ii is a patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as soon as
is seen-BostOn Transe, ipt, Sept. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER-A new invention for mois-
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in a
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way of mo lstening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeable and inconvenient
also the usual way of wetting sheets in a copying
hook, by using a brush which has te be dipped in
water, is inconvenient and very difficult TO give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviafes these
difficulties, besides being useful for various other
purposes. Ii is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general use.-[Bostom Post,
Sept, 1854.
useful little continuance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes. and for wetting sheets in
a copying book, &c. Ii costs but little, and will
save the tongue a good deal OF unpleasant work.
boston Traveller, Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR g. MAURY,
Jan. IT Bookstore lear qh
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"ECKE RS' FARINA, prepared ex-
Ill pressly for families, a delicate and appro-
pirate food for all seasons, and one OF the most
economical, nutritious, and wholesome prepare
tons ever brought 10 the table. eminenily COM
bining the qualification Of the palate with ample
and healthful sustenance Of the body.
Strictly speaking, Heckers' Farina is neither
stringent nor laxative, but restorative, strengen-
ing the digestive and absorbent system. In dis
ordered bowels, diarrhae, dysentery, and even in
cases of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians, Heckers' Farina cannot fail 10
be ~salutary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres
ervation Of health or the prevention Of sickness
is al least as important as the curing of disea e
People in health should therefore use Heckers
Farina freely, as common food, 10 preserve the in
estimable blessing.
For sale by grocers and druggists generally
Wholesale by Charles F. Pitts, IL Commerce
street, Baltimore Dingee IL Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelphia; s. G. Bowdlear IL Co,
IL Long Wharf, Boston and by the manufactu'
rers, Hecker IL Brother, at the Croton Mills, 20l
Cherry street, New York.
Heckers' Farina Jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning or scorching i'm
possible, is now exhibited daily at the Fair of the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar S-2w.
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GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
NH EG DIST NCE

lie sANEu ~
y CHICAGO AMI ST. LOUIS. Inc saicnl
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago aud Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming a-dsily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
Empire, Captain Mitchell; keystone State, Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, ]. Wilson, Commander, leaves
Buffalo MONDAYS and Thursdays; Southern Mich
gan, A.. d. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, |. T.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will cave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line DocK at $
O'Clock, p. m every day, Except Sundays and
run direct through TO Monroe, without landing, In
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train vii
be in waiting to take passengers direct TO Chicago
in 8 hours, and arriving next evening after leav
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo to Monroe, fourteen
hours.
Running time from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours. Total thlrty-Slx hours.
Connecting at Chicago with a fine line Of low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north of Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale, and there connect with Hi
nois River Line of Steamboats,, or Express Train
of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line Of steamers for all points above and be
ow, making the cheapest and most direct route TO
st. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff.
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, SO
hours to ST. Louis, SO hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at .
glance that no other line can enter the lists az com
p~etitors.
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any point on the
route, and ~resuming seats at leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line of Steamboats
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Contra
Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo.
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No. l9a
Broadway, corner of DEFY street, New York, TO
JOHN F. PORTER, General Agent, or
/. p. Ticket Agent.
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RIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

A RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
a and other Books-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Retnyu, nj. d.
Pippins and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room. byAnne
Bowman,
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages oil L.itera.
ture, by the Rev. Robert Arts Willenott.
Heir Of Selwood, by Mrs. Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, or the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour round my Garden.
Hildred, the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros.
and.
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimeris College Life.
Horses and Hounds, a practical treatise on their
management, by "Scru,ator."
Outlines Of Chemical Analysis, prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory al Giessen, by DR.. Heinrich
Will; translated rom the German by Daniel Breed,
M. d., Of the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid.
On Sale al TAYOR & MAURY'S
Jan. "a Bookstore, near 9th 81.
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TAKE NOTICE.
NEW q INST RECElVED.


ID w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOk
. under the United States Hotel, would re
spcctfully inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths
~Csssimcrcs, and Vcstipgs, OF the latest importa
on, and IL prepared to have them made up at
me shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements TO go into the
aReady-made Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer TO
those wishing TO purchase q stock of Clothing,
not inferior TO any in this city, and not made up at
the north, as is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates of prices. He il enabled, therefore,, to
compete with northern work in point of prices
and rs 10 quality and style, he will leave for those
who favor him with a call to judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Parts, and Vest
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out of cloth or
for the small sum of............Sl5
Dress and Frock Coats, from.........s10 TO 500
0ver-coats of different styles, on. .s12 10 s2h
Black and fancy Psntalocns, from.o..s3 so TO $40
This stock of Clothing IL Of a superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand q large assortment
Of fancy articles-such as gloves, cravsts, collars
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale 81 SCOTS Report .
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-u
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKs.lIs-

EV AND
IN rael and the Gentiles, by DR.. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paley's Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London.
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines of the Church of England.
Letters and Remains of the late Rev. w. ii
Hewilson, 2 vols.
The Works of the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, 10
vols.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony TO the Messiah, by John
Pyne Smith, ID. D.. For sale by
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
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THE ART UNION OF LONDON. Plan
for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber Of IS so will be entitled TO
/. An impression of a Plate, by J I. Wflmore,
A. r. "A, from the original picture, by J. ]. Chalon,
r. A., A Water Party"
III. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra'
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem of" Child Harolde;" and
Ill. The chance of obtaining one of the Prizes
to be allotted al the general meeting in April
which will include
The right TO select for himself a valuable work
of art from one of the public exhibitions.
Statuettes in bronze of Her Majesty on horse
back, by I. Thorneycroh.
Copies in bronze, from an original Model in re-
liefby r. jefferson, of " The entry Of ihe Duke OF
Wellington into Madrid"
Statuettes in porcelain or parian.
Proof impressiens Of a large lithogrnph, by T.. III.
Mcguire. after the original picture by w. p. Firth,
r. A., "Tbe Three Bows" from Moliere's "Bour-
gcois Gentlhommo.'
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR 81 MAURY, Booksellers. Jan. "a
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TOHN Ii. BUTHMANN, Importer an,
dealer I'm Wine Rraudy- lIQarH- &c

TOHN Ill. BUTHMANN, Importer and
u Dealer I'm Wine, Brandy, Cigars. &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between FourI
and-a-HaIf and Sixth streets, has received his fu-
stock and assortment Of the above, consisting IN
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham
pagne, in quarts and pints, different Tands.
A great variety Of Rhine Wine, some of IL
sparkling.
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Claret
At prices from SO SO per dozen TO the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds of Wins
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dark;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Wbis
key, Irish Malt, Cordials, and Havana Cigars
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TAKE MOTTO E.-Housekeepers and
Il others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are Of The very best description, aud can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assert
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds Queensware
Pants, Brushes,
Camphine Clocks.
Varnish, Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers
Window Glass, Chronicles.
China, Vases.
Earthenware Britannia ware.
Glass, &c, sc. SIC
Goods sent 10 any part OF the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well 10 call.
0. S, WHITTAESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden ~ Withers's Bank
Mar 10 (Star.)
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DENsION LAWs-The last edition, com.

il piled by the Commissioners of Pensions in
ls4e. In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi-
nances ofthe old Congress, showing the pay TO Of
fcers of the line and the staff Of the army, the hos
pital department, and medical staff, and OF the
q~uartermaster's department; ~halfpsy Of the line
under the resolve of October 2lst, 17S0; under
other resolutions, TO officers, 10 officers of themed-
ical department and medical staff, chaplains and
Communication pay under the resolution Of March
22d, 1883; together with the names Of the officers
Of the continental line Of the army in all the States
who served TO the end of the war, and acquired
the right Of commutation pay with the names Of
officers killed in battle, or who died in service.
Price 81 sent postage free TO any part Of the Uni
ted States. For sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S Bookstore,
Feb ID Near N nth s,ree,
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DURE sILVERW Magnifcent

DURE sILVERWARE.--A Magnificent
assortment.-M w. GAIT ~ BRO. call at
tention TO their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapcrs
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifiers
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Stralners.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also, a very large assortment of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered 10 our customers. Being
Of our own manufacture, it is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country,
M. w. GAIT IL BRO;
Sign of the Golden Eagle,
Penn. av. bel 9th and 10tb stra.,a
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A NEW EDITION. IN ONE VOLUME.
or Mr.. KINGsLEy's Popular Work,

HfPATfA; Or New Foes with an Old Face,
BY the autnor of " Yeast" "Alton Locke &c.
vol. l2mo, Price 81 IS.
+ the author of "Hypatia" the London Spec
" tater says Take him all in all, England
has no literary man of his years who can set up
beside him as his equal in variety and quality Of
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!" Unsurpassed by any kindred work in The Eng.
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COURT OF CLAIMS,

NasHfHEtOh CIty, ID. e.
addition To the Practice of Law, as here
Il t%ofore, in all The Courts Of the District, and in
the Supreme Court OF The United States. this IN
dersigned will devote himself assiduously TO The
Prosecution of Claims against the Government
ia The above Court, established in this city by act
OF Congress, approved March, 1859 which has
cognizance of all claims arising under the Consli-
tuition. or founded upon any law of Congress-. or
upon any e EQUATION Of an Executive Department.
or upon any contract, express or implied, with the
Government ofthe United States, or any OF its Of.
hcers or agents. When the claim is established in
this Court, and an appropriation made by Congress
Tor the purpose the claimant will be paid al the
Treasury Of the United States.
All Claims against the Government must hence
forth be prosecuted in said Court, and not before
Congress as heretofore.
M. THOMPSON,
attorney and Counselor at Ian,
WASHINGTON CRY, ID. c.
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"ANTED--A Situation as Teacher OF
w English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
of Greek, if desired. All Of which viii
be taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is an experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references,
both in regard to character and ability.
None but a liberal salary need be offered
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK.
Dec SIT Pittsfeld. Massachusetts.