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The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

DEATH or MRS. FooTE.-We received at q
late hour last night the painful intelligence Of
the death Of the wife of Governor Foote.
Unprepared as we are to comment upon the
decease of the estimable lady, we can sin
cerely sympathise with the bereaved family
who have been so sadly afflicted.
Citizen.
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BAswooD NEwsPAPER.-The entire edition
of the Albany Evenimg Journal of May 2lst
was printed on paper made OF Eastwood sha-
wings. The appearance Of the paper is every
thing that can be desired, and promises we'll
for the success Of the revolution in paper-ma-
king which the fact intimates
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LIVING AND DEAD FREIGHT.-The steamer
Queen City brought down from Sacramento
last night, the bodies of fourteen dead China
men, destined for shipment to China. The
cost of transporting them was four dollars
apiece, while a live Celestial pays only five
dollars. 1t would thus seem hat there is
only one dollars difference between a living
and dead Chinaman.-Ev >Neus.
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CONTINUATION OF THE BUCKLEw CLAIM.-As
will be seen by reference to our Court Report,
the Board of U. States Land Commissioners
yesterday confirmed the claim of B. r. Buck.
elew to Point st. Quentin, in Marin county,
embracing the grounds upon which stands the
State Prison buildings. s. r. Sun.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

DYsPsPsA.-Lactic acid, in doses of 20
drops, to be taken in half an ounce of water,
is reported to be highly useful in those forms
of dyspepsia, which resist alkalies. It de-
serves trial.
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Auburn, July IA, 1856.

THE DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVEN-
TION will re-assemble at the Court House at
2 O'Clock, P. NJ, to-day.
II. FITZSIMMONS.
july l4th 1855. Chairman
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THE PLACER HERALD.
AGENTS.

w. H. DoDsoN, Sacramento City, at the
Journal Office, on X Street.
THOMAS BoYCE, San Francisco, No. 81, Mer-
chant street.
WELLS. FARGO IL CO., and the PA
CIFIC EXPRESS CO. are cur General Agents
for Placer County,. Advertisements, Job
Work or Subscriptions TO the Herald, left at
either of their 'cffces will be promptly for
warded to US.
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RECEPTIoN.-The fire Company No. l. of
Sacramento. and No. 2. Of Marysville. cele-
brated the 4th July at San Francisco, with the
fire department Of that city. The papers
speak in high terms of the proceedings.
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A CURIosITY.--A correspondent of the Cal
ifornia Chronicle. writing from Navigators
Islands says, the only great natural curiosity
which is common here. is the "fying fox" $50
called by the residents.) an animal with the
wings and arms Of the bat and the head of
the fox. | had an opportunity of examining
one which was killed few days since, and
found it indeed worthy of the name of "cu-
riOsity"
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Governor Foote says he cannot save the
State unless he can secure his election to the
U. S. Senate So says the Nevada Democrat.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

HEALTH.-An indispensable requisite for
business as we'll as amusement, which young
men spend the greater part of their time in
damaging and old men the greater part Of
their wealth in repairing.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

ODD FELLOWS HALL.-The Odd Fellows of
this place are about to erect hall in the place
of the one which was consumed in the recent
confagration. We understand that Mr.. Geo.
Stevens has generously offered to permit them
to erect second story. for that purpose, on
the brick house which he is about to build
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

New PAss.-A new pass has been discover
ed between San Francisco and Stockton by
which distance of twenty miles is saved.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

FIRE.-During the reading of the Declara.
ton of Independence, at Jackson, Amador
county, on the 4th inst a fire broke out in the
Chinese quarter of the town. 1t was speedily
extinguished.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

A down easter says that modesty is quail
ity that highly adorns woman, but ruins
man. A painfully correct conclusion.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

FRESH WATER.-Messrs. Smith, Roussin &
Woodin, have formed themselves into a COM
pany for the purpose of supplying the citizens
of Auburn with fresh water. The company
have already commenced work, and we ex-
pect in few weeks to see many of our citi-
zens enjoying the convenience of hydrant
indoors.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAILROAD. BY the
middle of next September this company ex-
pect to have their cars running as far as AL
der Springs.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

The "old Stuyvesant pear tree" in Fourth
avenue, near Thirtieth street, New York, al
though 2l3 years old, is now in full bloom
covered thckly with buds and blossoms.
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Democratic County Convention.

This body re-assembles again to-day. 1t is
hardly necessary for us to impress upon the
minds of the members the necessity of select
ing the best men in the party to head our
county ticket. All minor considerations
should be thrown aside in the determination
to perform this duty to the party. 1t is the
great essential for our prosperity in the CON-
ing campaign, and We hope the delegates will
bear it in mind.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

SACRAMENTO ILLUSTRATED.-This is the title
of new publication recently made by the
publishers, Barber Il Baker. The contents
embrace general history of Sacramento to
the present time. AS a California publication,
by beautiful engravings. one of
our principal cities, and the capital of the
State, it is worthy of perusal, and fit vol
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

THE FIREMAN's JOURNAL ON THE FIREMANs
DINNER.-On the occasion of the dinner at
the Rassette House, to the "Yuba" and Con
fdence' companies, by the united Fire De-
partment of this city, on the 4th instant, we
were not only disappointed, but in common
with large number, astonished at the course
which was taken upon that occasion. Instead
Of the dinner being one at which firemen
could assemble. extending those courtesies
which are looked for from firemen, the cross
table was changed into hustings from which
pure and unadulterated political speeches
were made to the firemen there assembled.
Instead of toasting in the manner usual upon
such occasions, fulsome adulations and cheers
were showered in profusion upon certain nom-
inees for office, which would have more appro-
priately fitted market Square" or the front
of the ''Orleans Hotel"
FSrem0n's Journal.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

Sons OF TEMPERANCE.-Sev new division
are about to be established in Siskyou county
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

EDITORIAL CHANGE.-E. G. Waite, ESQ.,. soon
assumes the editorial charge of the Nevada
Journal: vice. A. A. Sargent. who hereafter
will devote himself exclusively to the pEac-
tice of the legal profession.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

E1- Mr.. l. W. Underwood has recently dis
covered beautiful ledge of slate, on th'
South Yuba.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

Aurum Lodge, No %. Ell Dor ,do county, Gel
ebrated the 4th of July in a very appropriate
manner. The Masonic fraternity, Sons Of
Temperance, and citizens generally joined in
the procession. which was preceded by band
of music and company of little girls, dressed
In white and carrying banners representing
the States of the Union In the evening the
ladies presented the Order with handsomely
bound volume of the Bible.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

rs- There have been seventy-nine alarms
Of fire in San Francisco during the last six
months.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

The FRENCH CoNsuL-A Mr.. Samuel Her
mann, a few days since, slapped the face of
Patrce Dillon, the French Consul at San
Francisco. 1t created quite an excitement,
and great deal of gas has been expended by
the newspapers. Mayor Van Ness fined Her
mann S25 for the assault
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

AUBURN LODGE No. 7, l. O. o. F. On Tues
day evening last the following members were
installed officers of Auburn Lodge for the
present term, by D. D. G. M. Hyueman: Jas.
Anderson, N. G.; VIM. X. Parkinson, V. G.;
VIM. A. johnson, Secretary; A. D. W. Samp-
son, Treasurer.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

The BOARD OF SUPERVISORS This body
meets to-day for the transaction of business
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

1t is Reported of certain ostentatious law
yer that he is never without at least a dozen
cases on hand. 1t has been ascertalned, now
ever, that they consist of a lot OF oId 900" ca
SeS.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

STEAMERS DUE.-The Nicaragua steamship
Sierra Nevada, and the Mail Company's steam
ship John L. Stephens, were due at San Fran
cisco yesterday.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14
Wisconsin Hill Correspondence.
WISCONSIN Hill. Julv At

WISCONSIN HILL, July 4th, 1850
Mr.. Editorials am not participating in
the festivities of the day, have concluded in
compliance with request of some of your
friends, to give you some of the ups and
downs of our inland village. Iowa Hill and
this place being in juxtapositon, and the for
mer having superior advantages, throws the
latter in the shade; occasionally, however, we
have much to interest and amuse us even
here
The installation of the officers of the Ma
sonic Lodge caused some excitement recently.
They were favored with an address from DR..
j. r. Crandall, which was much eulogized.
To-day, the inhabitants of Iowa Hill and this
place have decided to mingle and celebrate
the day, or part of the day together. in
grove adjacent othis place, Notwithstanding
all their rivalries and dissensions. After the
address each party will repair to their res
pective places to terminate the day with some
terpschOrean movements.
The orator of the day is Judge Hale, or as
he was familiarly called, when he operated in
these diggns, Esq. Hale. But the diminutive
Esq has disappeared and portly Judge makes
his appearance. In those days females were
like angels visits" and he had none but the
fanny ladies of the forest to gaze upon; to-day
he will be animated by the presence of those,
"Whose eyes dark charms t'were vain to tell,
But gaze on that of the gazelle,
1t will assist thy fancy WE'LL"
He is to be succeeded by Mr.. Hilyer, a gen.
tleman removed for loftiness of statue and
intellect, and no doubt he will be unusually
brilliant as he is to be accompanied by belle
of sweet sixteen.
The day threatens to be very sultry, and /
think ere it closes there will be wishing for
''Some intervening clouds
The burning sand to shroud
Or sparkling fountains clear,
Or Hagar's friendly angel near"
Last Sabbath we were enlig ghtened by lee
turer enormously called temperance lectu-
rer; like star that moves considerably out
of its orbit-one of those wandering stars
which is not very brilliant. The lecture was
thckly interspersed with political matter, and
the words Governor Bgler," "lager beer"
and "incubus," were frequently used The
Lager Beer | could not understand. l knew
Beer. senior and junior, but am unacquainted
with the other members of the family. This
lecturer appeared to be using the position of
moral refOrmer and advocate for political pur-
poses. but it was too perceptible to have any
weight with the Independent and thinking
mind. The lecturer left much to the satisfac-
tion Of the inhabitants. Il
There is nothing new here in the way of
mining. A Quartz mill has recently been
erected on the Pennsylvania Lead. eight miles
above here, by Walsh Il McMentre of Grass
Valley. 1t is TO be in operation this week,
and many persons are anxious to see the re-
suit, as the quartz has had the reputation of
being very rich. Yours. &c, CERES.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

CAMRHoR is said to have proved itself EN-
cient as an antidote to the poison Of strVchr
nine. 1t is to be administered largely, by the,
mouth and by injection.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

TELEGRAPH DIyIDEND.-The California State
Telegraph Company have declared dividend
of one per cent on the capital stock, for the
last month. So
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

STATE TREAsURER.-Dr. Thomas Payne, of
Mariposa county. has announced himself as an
independent democratic candidate for State
Treasurer.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

NEVADA CoURT HoUsE.-The contract for
erecting the Nevada court house has been
awarded to G. H. Shaw for the sum Of SAL
500.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

'.Samivel,> beware Of the vimmins as reads
no noospaper. YouF father married woman
what read none, an you're the sad konsequins'
You're as hignorant as an orse."
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

Prodigals are born Of misers as butterflies
are born of Rruhs.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

CORNER SToNE.-Col. r. H. Taylor recently
delivered an address at Downieville, upon
laying corner stone of the first brick build
ing in Sierra County.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

"FRIENDs."- ."-The editor of the Lo,UeU .Netcs,
who has been absent two years, says amoung
the first who called to congratulate him on
his return, was the tar collector.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

The PLATFORM. - Every democrat should
read the platform adopted by the State Con-
vention. The resolutions are bold and manly
in the assertion of democratic principles, and
"he that runs may read them" There is no
quibbling as to where the democratic party
stands upon the issues Of the day. Hostility
to fanaticsm-such as Abolitionism and Know
Nothingism - is distinctly expressed. We
would like every democrat who is inclined to
stray after false gods to compare this digni-
6ed and truly American platform, with the
Know>Nothing principles, and ask himself if
that issued by the democracy is not more in
accordance with his own ideas Of true repub-
licanism. and his feelings of right and justice.
See first page for the platform.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

WArERMELoNs.-We noticed wagon load
of watermelons in town Thursday. The first
We have seen this season.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

~ The District Court meets on Monday
next
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

the past week has been excessively hot. On
Sunday last we noticed in the shade the ther-
mometer stood at 1880 and rising. We think
the present summer is the hottest we have
ever experienced in California.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

COMMERCIAL.-We have but little to report
to-day in the way of activity in trade. The
same dulness which was apparent yesterday
continues. only if possible in IA more exaggera-
tedIstate. Jobbing sales are fair and all par
ties seem to be holding off until the arrival
of some of the vessels already due, enable
them to cOnSummate transactions which have
been entered into, as well as to make new ones.
An auction of -four, by McRuer 4 Merrill,
took place this morning, and excited some
considerable attention. The article was Chile,
and was understood to have been some time
in store. The average rate obtained was
about Sc 35, and the lots were all taken by a
iobbing house in the -four trade, for domestic
sales.-.S. F. Herald, July IL.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

THE "GEM."-We know of no one in our
community who deserves more credit than
the proprietor of the "Gem." The fire literal
ly swept all he had from the face of the earth,
yet with commendable enterprise he has again
built more beautiful Gem than ever
The present building is much larger than the
old one. There are fifteen nice and comforta-
BILE sleeping rooms on the second story, we'll
aired and lighted--cosy places for bachelors,
who like to lie abed slate o. mornings" In
fact the "Gem" is pleasant resort for good
meal at any time, and the proprietor. Ike
Credit, may be said to be going ahead again.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

CALIFORNIA LAND COMMISSIONERS. - The
Board of California Land Commissioners. ap-
pointed by virtue of an act and supplementary
to, and amendatory of an act entitled An
act. to provide for the sale of the interest of
the State of California, in the property within
the water line front of the city of San Fran
cisco, as defined in, and by the act entitled
can act to provide for the disposition of GER
tain property of the State of California. pas
sed March 26th. 1881, passed, May 18th. 49,"
passed May lst, 1855, composed Of the Gov
ernor, Secretary of State, and Comptroller of
State, have organized by electing Governor
Bgler as President of the Board, William F.
Williamson, Clerk, j. 7. Cohen, Agent, and
V. E. Geiger. Auctioneer. The Agent, Mr.
Cohen. was required to give bonds in the
sum of one hundred thousand dollars for the
faithful performance Of the duties of his Office
ECening Journal.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14
The "Guyascutus" Crippled-0ld Vir.
ginia Never Tires.


Success is said to sanctify Yany scheme
otherwise quite questionable, and, doubtless
to the mind of the superficial observer this
may be true. 1t certainly does often confirm
the wavering, encourage and crafty the sim
cere, and render nsolent the unprincipled
desperate adventurer. As parties are COM
posed of men, they are materially different
when acting in an aggregate or Individual
capacity Now, whether "Sam'' is one great
"Guyascutus" individual or composed of seve-
raj infinitely smaller animalcule, we are not
informed. One thing, however, is certain
his successes have blinded him.
Having been we'll received in many of OUT
great cities, and carried off the palm in the
elections in the great Keystone State, the
vanity of this fabulous creature, with his
satellites, approach the classic ground of the
summon the citadel of Democracy to surren-
der. Noquarter was to be shown! The Native
Americans were at the gates and would have
the place without conditions. But the war
the gates, hosted the draw bridge. replenish-
ed the magazine and lighted the matehes.-
Meanwhile the ,cise men sat in council, and
having considered their own honor, and con-
suited upon matters of principle, resolved to
resist this impertinent foe. Then from the
loftiest position of the outer wall they unroll-
ed their glorious old banner-a banner memo
rable for it's service in many hard taught
battle, but which had never trailed in the dust:
and out rang the trumpet blast of defiance.
1t was pitched battle, and one the enemy
had sought-they staked their hopes of Presi-
Dental successfully cast the glove and the
Democracy accepted. Here in one of the old
"thirteen" where there are fewer foreigners
in proportion to the population at large than
any of the northeastern or western States,
the Know Nothiags howled their war cry of
Americans for America" Their speakers
went forth to proselyte, and from mountain
to plain, over hill apd through da1e-through-
out the fair land they sang the dulcet notes
Americans shall rule America" They spoke
to the descendants Of Pocahontas, the oldest
stock of Americans in this Union, and they
pondered upon the words of this new sect
and when all had spoken, the people in their
sovereign capacity answered back. In thun-
dering Indignation their voice swelled, and
gathering strength, louder and yet louder grew
the condemnation until in one harmonious
chorus ten thousand freemen gave the con-
demning vote. The majority over Sam" is
overwhelming crushing. We would be can
did, say killing, but the death blow is yet to
be given. Verify the Guyascutus is crippled.
Long live the stout Democracy Of the Old
Dominion.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-07-14

RODMAN BACKUs' CAsE.-The Supreme Court
has reversed. the decision of the District Court.
and ordered new trial to Rodman Backus,
who it will be remembered, shot man in
Stout's alley, in January last. Whether the
result will be his discharge, we cannot tell.
but another trial, (the indictment We believe
was murder) will place his life in jeopardy
twice. in conflict with the Constitution, hence
an attempt may be made to quash all further
proceedings.
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stats Auditor.


twill doubtless be recOIlsctsd that some
time ago We, in connection with The subject .Ot
Lieutenant GoVsrnOrship used the name OI
Gen. Eckley unauthorized. But referred tC
the Office and used bis name, because il had
been used st an unprOPitOus time. Since that,
however some Of his friends have been urging
bis claims for State Auditor. We have our.
selves, never had any conversation With the
Gen. upon that subject But we do think that
Little Carroll can produce as good man as
odd COlumblana' did in W. D. Morgan, n,--aud
much better Ous in the person Of Gen. Eek.
ley. He is good lawyer, and entirely com,
Petent. Too good lawyer to be caught leg.
islating against the honest tax payers Of Ohio,
as did the notorious Morgan. With the Gen,
in the field We should rout in Eastern Ohio
Morgan and bis Sag Nieht cohorts, horse, foot
and dragon.
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honest vOtsis all over the State. who have de-
'srmiDsd % discard all Old party alliances. and
snler Ihe lisss te % battle for The right. Tasy
havs been ssartlsd iap their cushioned seats
where they have been snscOneed, until they
lOOk ffas Hnd sleek. feeding upon the public
treasure taken hOu the public crib. which il
annually filed from As peoples pockets
And in the fact Of their showing signs Of fear
havsSvinced less degree of hat stOieal in
dasrebce thsa we at krst ascribed to thsm.-
The barn is surely on Gre. and whether the
rats viii escape destruction depends upon the
course and power Of the winds. Buff they
do escape. il will be with grsat PERI. to ''sleeR
hides," being sxchssgsd for singed ones. --