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besides some splendid Picture. by Al-ton, Sully, Rey
roll. Neaee, Doughty Cole, Chapman. l1nyid. Verie
Stnail Herbert Tack, bennington, Read, Bartlett
SchIoss Huntington, JohanoI, Schmidt, Rembrardt
Sohaub Perkins, Lewis, Eais, Hamilton, and others
fully described in the catalogue, which viii be forwarded
or application by letter, post Paid, 10 tho Secretary
who " i'll answer by r"rutn mnl.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-06-02
A LuM WATER Fsou BEDFORD

Gao. ". ~ RAISE, Superintendent.
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
Unexpected Development Of Woman's
Rights.

A recent number Of the Courier de EEure
contains the following marvellous piece of
intellgence:
Neauhes, at the close of the thunder storm
on Wednesday last The lightning struck
little girl about seven years of age, com
pletely changing her sex, and Transforming
her into little boy. The lightning did not
directly strike the child, but reached her by
what is termed return shock, which will
explain why his or her body exhibits no burns
or scars.
An observer, who devotes his attention to
electric phenomena, writes us, in connection
with this fact, that he has ascertained, by
means of an electroscope made of gold Leaf,
that the clouds from which the storm of the
18th inst. burst forth, were charged with
negative or resnous electricity, consequently,
the child must have been charged at that
time with positive or vitreous electricity.
But this phenomenon, which appeared so
extraordinary, and which we should never
have dared to insert in our columns had not
reliable persons vouched for its authenticity
is not without parallel.
In a work entitled, ".Singularities Scten-
tfques, Q760). vol. 2. page II we find an
account Of a man affected with strabismus
which was rectitied by the effect oflightning;
and also, of a young woman, deprived OF the
use of her left eye 10y an injury to the trans
parent cornea who recovered the use of that
eve from tie effects of stroke of lightning,
and lost the other. These facts, the author
remarks, may be explained by the extreme
sensibtv of the retina. But, however, lit
tie we may know of the extraordinary and
unexpected effects of electricity, it is possible
to comprehend the strange phenomenon
which has been related to us.
Ex-Mademoisele Julie S, now become
of the Muscular gender, save for the dscom-
fort ocasioned by a thorough shaking up, is
in excellent health. The strangest thing con
nected with the whole affair is the stupefac-
ton ofthe parents The phenomenon, which
seems like a miracle to them, turns all ideas
topsy -turyy, and deranges all their plans for
while they were saving up to amass dowry
for their daughter, they ought to have been
thinking how to lay by money to buy a sub
stitute for their son, when he should be drawn
in the conscription. What a promising com
mencement of II career. We tremble to
think Of the complications which this acci-
dent might have occasoned, had the victim,
instead of child, been a married woman, or
the mother of family"
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
The Tomb of Nicholas.

We extract the following description of
the tomb Of the Emperor Nicholas from the
St. Petersburg correspondence of the Boston
Transcript.
The most interesting church in ST. Peters
burg is that dedicated to St. Peter and St.
Paul, otherwise called the "fortress Church"
as it stands within the citadel of the city.
Its splendid spire, precisely resembling
that of the Admiralty, rises far above all
Others, to the height Of $40 feet, and its gil
ded surface shines dazzlingly in the sun.
1t is said that 10000 ducats have already
been expended in the gliding of this spire.
But within the Fortress Church rest the re-
mains Of all the Cars since Peter the Great
No European monarchs rests so unosten-
tatiously, and no others are buried within the
walls Of a fortress. TO each Emperor there
is erected mereI y a sarcophagus, with frequent
ly his initial letters engraved upon it. Each
Of these sarcOphag is covered with pail Of
cloth Of gold, embroidered with the double
headed eagle. Upon the Grand Duke Con-
stantine's tomb lie the keys Of some Polish
fortresses, while Aexander's bears small
military me lal with his portrait. Each tomb is
surrounded by a neat iron railing, and the part
Of the nave devoted to the tombs is again
separated from the body Of the church. As
| visited the church during Lent, the cloth
Of gold was concealed in every case by IA
dcd black covering. Beginning with Peter
the Great, passed by all the Cars in chro-
biological order. Here lay the great Catha-
rine, and, sleeping quietly by her side, her
husband, Peter III, to whom she in her life
time refused this place. Around one of the
sarcophagi saw dense crowd, and APP
preaching it, found it that Of Nicholas The
cloth was new, and no dust had settled upon
its ermine border. His initial letter was en-
broidered in amaranth, and candle burns
day and night upon the tomb. The little
relic that was placed upon his breast while
he lay in state in the Palace, lies upon the
middle of the sarcophagus. 1t is surrounded
by wreath Of immortals.-Eyery one who
approached the spot seemed touched with
real SORROW and all spoke in wispers round
the grave of the great man.
AS stood there watching the crowd, the
gates were suddenly thrown open and
an old General in full uniform entered and
approached the tomb. Taking off his he'll
met he held it before his face, and kneelne,
seemed for few moments to be engaged in
earnest prayer. The helmet shook in his
hands as with emotion. Finally rising he
kissed the relic that had lain upon his mas
ter's breast, and then crossing the aisle, kiss
ed AeXander's tomb in the same way. lie
had served under both Emperors, and this,
his dali y tribute to their memories, was most
touching. He is the commander of the for
tre>s at st. Petersburg, and one of the last
acts in the public life of Nicholas, was to
thank him for his public services The Car
sent him the imperial portrait enriched with
diamonds.
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
Hints on Dress.

Large plaids are most becoming to tall
persons; the same may be said of tiounced
dresses for ladies'.
The effect Of stripes is to increase the height
Of person.
Brown colors are very becoming to per-
sons of 'sandy" complexion. Generally
speaking, however, these colors are not worn
by elderly persons, and those of mature age
Large shoes allow the foot to spread; and
tight shoes are uncomfortable. The effect
Of either is to increase the size Of the foot
As a general thing, colored shoes for ladies
are anything but elegant; even for the gayest
party, white or black satin is decidedly pre-
ierable.
Fancy colors are more becoming to per-
sons of a sanguinc temperament and ford
complexion
Those who are troubled with perspiration
OF hands and feet, or greasy moisture on the
face, should know that flannel worn next the
skin increases the evil. Nevertheless, more
important considerations OF health may re-
quire its use.
To ladies with light complexion, fair hair
and rosy checks, the various shades of blue
are quite becoming; where the countenance
is pale buff or white should invariably be
preferred.
The planest dress is almost always the
most becoming and he who dresses plainly
will never be dressed unfashonably. Next
to piainness, is neatness Of dress and taste
in the selection Of colors.
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
The Humanity of Orthodoxy.

The case Of Mrs. Henrietta Robinson.
known as the "veiled murdress," has been
the occasion of good deal of newspaper
comment, and has served the purpose of dis
closing the humanitarian or mti-humanita-
rian principles Of different classes Of the press.
The religious or orthodox portion, almost
without exception, called for the stranguIa-
tion of this woman. and not only denounced
the Governor for committing her sentence to
imprisonment for life. but bitterly decamed
against all who expressed any Of the common
sympalhes OF humanity. The idea uttered
by Mrs f. Oaies Smith that Mrs. Robinson
hoped for happiness beyond the grave, was
scored most unsparingIy by one Journal of
a pious character 1t is plain, from the atti-
tude assumed by the religious press, that
modern Christianity is at war with Nature
and all the nobler and holer instincts of the
hnman heart. 1t deals in cruelty and ven
gance only, instead of love. Its members
set all tie teachings Of Christ at defiance,
and evincc disposition which would not
only cruelty him without ceremony, but re-
sort to the refined cruelty Of using rusty
nails for the occasion
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
PRIDE.
JOIN @. SAKE.

Tis curious fact as ever was known,
In human nature, both often shown
Alike in castle or cottage,
That pride. like pigs Of certain breed,
VIII manage to live and thrive on '.fecdn
AS poor as a pauper's pottage!
Of all the notable things on earth,
The queerest one is pride Of birth,
Among our fierce Democracy;"
A bridge across hundred years.
without prop to save it from snecrs--
Not even a couple Of rotten Peers
A thing for laughter. flecrs and iecrs,
Is American arstocracy.
Depend upon it. my snobbish friend,
Your family thread you cant ascend
Without good reason to apprchend
You may find it waxcd at the farther end
by some plebeian VOCATION
Or. worse than that. your hoascd line
May end in loop of strongest twine
That plagued some worthy relation.
Because vou flourish in worldly affairs,
Don't be naughty and put on airs,
With insolent pride of station.
Don't he proud and turn up yonr nose
At poorer people in palmer clothes
Rnt learn. for the sake of your minds ropOsc
That Wcalth's a bubble that comes-and goes
And that all Proud Flesh. wherever it grows,
Is subject to irritation
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
The Sihhald Roller.

No event has transpired, says the Penn
sylvanla Enquirer, since the day that Mr..
Watt perfected the steam engine, of more
importance to the community at large than
the discovery of this boiler In vain have
scientific men labored for half a century, to
attain the great feature of this invention, viz:
the saving of large proportion Of fuel, as
compared with any boiler now in operation
These facts are fully established. The writer
of this article, with many others, repaired to
the mandatory of the Franklin Iron Works
on the oath ultimo, attracted thither by a
notice inviting the public to witness the
operation of this boiler, in connection with
the engine of the establishment. Upon cx-
amining it closely he was struck with amaze
ment at It's great power and compactncss,
when compared with the huge boiler belong
ing to the Works, whose duty it was per-
forming in a very satisfactory name; and
among the numerous persons present, thele
seemed to be but one opinion: that it would
supercc9e all boilers now in use Having
since examined model at the office of the
inventor, G3 Dock street, the writer has as
certained the following which he believes
may be implicitly relied on. 1t can be put
IN one-sxth Of the space of the cylindrical
boiler, and being so much condensed, will
cost about one-half the price. Every part is
accessible to be cleaned, so that it may be
kept in order at all times: and it may be
braced and stayed to bear any pressure de-
sired--or if any repairs are necessary, they
can be made very readily. Its extraordinary
heating surface, and the arrangement of the
fire chamber to produce the required effect,
as we'll as the reverberatng draught, could
only be brought about by intense thought
and reason, with a determination Of will not
to be driven from its purpose The saving
Of coal in few weeks will pay for new
boiler. A new era is presented to the world
Steamships may 90 to India direct, and
traverse the ocean with onc-thrd the coal
now consumed. 1t will be no longer neces-
sary TO bury the ship in water with fuel
the sailing ship may take an auxiliary engine
and boiler, to assist in calm ATTITUDES, or to
propel her at any time, with few tons of
ooal-the locomotive may save hundreds of
thousands Of dollars per annum--thc sugar
planter may boil his sugar by steam, and
not waste his crop for fucl--the manutactu-
rer, who uses ten thousand tons Of coal, may
make his profits of two-hirds saved. or twen-
ty-fve or thirty thousand dollars per annum
the horse may he relieved from the toll Of
the canal boat. Every mechanical purpose
may now be urged onward by steam which
may be put in the smallest room, even up
stairs, in a space of about four feet area-the
farmer may grind his own grain and saw his
own timber, with but half ton of coal per
weck-(thc consumption ascertained by sevc-
raj weeks operation, as proved by a six-horse
boiler) 1t is needless to say that this boiler
is applicable to all purposes Of steam; also
for boiling and drying or heating houses by
steam or hot water,
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
Hitting the Nail on the Head.
Providence Journal says:

The Providence JONTNdI says:
ave are generally old fashioned, and gen
erallv behind the times, but we confess that
we have great faith in the precept and exam
ple of Jesus Christ. We believe that if tenn
perance were made more a moral and reli-
gious question, and less a political one, it
would make much greater progress. We
believe that the men who put themselves
forward, or who are put forward as its advo-
Gates, might greatly strengthen their intiu-
ence if they would personally decline the
political prefarment which 50 many of them
seek with an eagarness that throws more than
suspicion upon their motives, and provokes
the opinion, which, whether true or false, has
become very general-that with too many,
Temperance is a means, not an end"
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
Where Mosquitoes Come From.

A writer on Entomology, discoursng about
these summer pests thus handles the subject:
The mosquito proceeds from the animal
cule commonly called the ''wggle-tal."
took a bowl Of clean water and set it in the
sun. In few days some half dozen ''wiggle-
tails" were visible. These continued to in
crease in size, till they were about 3-l6ths
of an inch in length. As they approached
their maturity, they remained longer at the
surface, seeming to live in the two mediums
air and water; finally, they assumed a chry-
sails FORM and by an increased specific Gravi-
tv, sank to the bottom of the bowl. Here
in few hours perceived short black turze
or hair growing out on every side of EACH
until it assumed the form Of minute cater
pillar, And thus its specific gravity being
counteracted, or lightcned, it readily tloated
to the surface, and the slightest breath of
air waited it against the side of the bowl
In a very brief space of time afterwards, the
warm atmosphere hatched out the fly, and it
escaped leaving its tiny house upon the water
How beautiful yet how simple.
After the water had gone through this
process, found it perfectly free from animal
culp. therefore came to the conclusion
that the "wigg!c-tail' is species of shark,
who, having devoured whole tribes of animal
cul;n takes to himself wings and escapes into
different medium, to torture mankind, and
deposites eggs upon the water to produce
other "wiggle-taiIs" who in turn produce
other mosquitoes.
Any man who has ''kept-house,' with a
cistern i'll the yard, has doubtless observed
the same effect every summer. Open your
cistern cover any morning in the mosquito
season, and millions of them will fly up in
your face. Close the windows Of your room
at night, at the risk of being smothered for
want of air, being careful at the same time
previously to exclude every mosquito, and
go to bed with a pitcher Of that same cistern
water in the room, and enough will breed
from 1t during the night, to give you any
satisfactory amount of trouble. In fact, stand
ing by a shallow, half.stagnant pool, in a
midsummer's day, you may see the ''wiggle-
tails" become perfectly developed mosquitoes,
and they will rise from the surface of the
water, and fly into your face and sting YOU
What it is necessary to know at this day is
has there yet been discovered any positive
determination of that Internal pest, the dis
turber of nights slumbers, the mosquito?
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
The Sultan and the Sisters of Charity

The 1nnolfS de Bri(n relates the following
raft transmitted by the Sisters of St Vim
,ent at Constantnople to the Sisters Of their
congregation at Paris. Let the ''American''
Know Nothines make a note ont"
"a Musscman Of the lower class had been
condemned to death for a crime which to us
would seem Of little importance, but which
the summary justice of Turkey visits with
capital punishment. The unfortunate man
was the father Of eight children. The Sisters
heard Of his sentence This man must not
pcrish-he must be saved; we must save him.
cried they with one accord. But how! A
direct application to the Sultan seemed the
shortest and surcst wav. 1--WE must ask an
audience" said they; 'there is nothing else to
he dOnc;' and two Sisters went straight 70
the palace, where their presence might well
be considered somewhat strange The re-
quest for admission met with various Difficult
ties, over which their perseverance at last fri
umphed The Sisters were usherel into the
presence Of the Sultan. whom they found
smoking after the Turkish fashion. Abdul
Mediid is man of elevated mind, and grace
ful and dgnifed bearing. lie rcceievd the
religious ladies graciously; they explained
their petition, to which he listened with an
affiable and kind smile.
81 grant the petition said he; 'can re-
fuse anything to the sacred zeal which in
spires such conduct! That religion, holy la
dies, is beautiful which gives birth to devotion
like yours. You make me love and bless your
generous France. Be pleased to follow that
officer, he will take you to the prison. You
shall have the pleasure of delivering Your pro-
tege with your own hands and restoring him
to his family And as they retired in deep
emotion, trying to thank him, he added. DO
not forget the way to this palace, When.
ever you have anything to ask of me, fear
not to cones the doors shall always be open
to You as the Angels Of Nerccy'"
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
The Origin Of Jealousy.

When Adam and Eve were in Paradise,
they were for some time a most unhappy
couple. Adam was in the habit of going
every morning to Heaven to pray. The
devil, who had studied the female mind, and
knew its weak points, thought that the in
PRODUCTION of jealousy might be good foun-
dation whereon to build such mischief. SO
he went to Eve, and after propitiating her
by well-timed tlattery, he inquired after
Adam. Eve replied by informing him that
her husband was gone. At this the devil
smiled credulously, but said nothing; and
even when our first mother pressed him to
tell her the meaning of his smile. refused to
answer for a time, feigning that he would
not hurt her feelings or injure the reputation
of his friend
This conduct was only additional evidence
of his profound acquaintance with the weak
ness Of the female heart, for by so acting he
wrought strongly on her curiosity as well as
her suspicion till at last, having worked her
up to state of mind capable of receiving
any lies he might choose to tell her, he in
formed her, with every appearance of sorrow
that Adam was deceiving her, and paying
his addresses to another lady. At this Eve
laughed scornfuly, SAYING
"IIow can this be- for know there is no
woman created but myself.'
The devil again smiled with an expression
of pity.
"Aas. poor thing" said he, ''if | show
YOU another woman will that undeceve you"'
She assented, and he showed her mirror.
Eve was Of course completely deceived,
though she thought herself undeceived"
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15

IHE MAGNITUDE OF SOME OF The DTCH
COMPANIES Works in the mines may be in
terrcd from the obsicles the Snow Noun
tain Company, i'll Iuba have to overcome.
They are making n tunnel three thousand
and one hundred feet through the base of
high mountain, the cost Of which is estima-
ted at S. 600. The whole work will involve
an expenditure Of 100000; when comp.et-
ed. will develope the rich mineral resources of
a vast region of country, whchis now, through
scarcity of water, lying Idle, 500 down
upon the bars of our rivers,' SAYS the Nevada
JoWNQi, " and You will find fumes and canals
crossing them in every direction. Look up
the steep mountain sides, and bitches one
above another the lowest II thousand feet
above you, wind around a promontorv disap-
pear in a dark canon; again TO emerge in
sight on some projecting cliff beyond and
thus running on for miles over almost ina,-
cessihe places, find at last an embouchure in
a rich auriterous hill deposit; where the miner
after immense labor and expense is at last
reaping an ample harvest for his enterprise
and perseverance"
OF another gigantic work, the Nevada
Jounol says -" Another ditch projected,
and being completed by Kidd, Whartcnbv &
Co, intended to supply the country inter
mediate, from Omega to Nevada, has now
employed upon it a large number of hands,
and will probably be finished in about six
months. For several miles at the commence
ment on the South Yuba, it is built on
precipice where none but those of unlimited
means, and most obstinate determination
would ever attempt to construct a work on
so magnificent a scale, and at such an i'm
mense expense This ditch when completed
will not be less than fifty miles in length
RAISING WHEAT or THE NORTHERN COAST.
The Crescent City HerdN says experiments
on a large scale this season establish the fact
that wheat can be raised to advantage on the
Northern Coast 1t declares that las fine Il
crop of wheat as was ever harvested has been
raised this year on the farms Of Messrs Dan
e IIaght and Major Bradford, Of Smith
River Valley. Although sowed on new
ground, not put in at the proper season, and
considerably damaged by the wild geese dur
ing the winter, it stood about six feet high
and the heads yielded from eighty to a hun
dred grains of as plump, handsome wheat as
can be found in any country The result of
this experiment will settle question of great
importance to the farming interest here. It
gives assurance that crop can be produced
here which is everywhere considered the most
important that can be lilsed."
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15

Jonah wrote to his father after the whale
swallowed him, stating that he thought he
had found good opening for a young man
just going into the oil business; but after
wards wrote for money to bring him home,
stating that he had been sucked IL.
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15

If you observe man and woman correct
ing each other in company, set them down
as man and wife.
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15

EyThe man who is stranger to the
finer feelings, is recommended to have an
introduction
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
GENERAL ADVERTISING AGENCY
NO. 81 MERCHANT STREET,
SAN FRANCISCO.

No. " MEItCTTANT STREET.,
SAN FRANCISCO.
Advertisements and Subscriptions
RECEIVED BY
THOMAS BOYCE, AGENT,
No. 81 Merchant street, and Room No Q, up stairs
Iron Building, northeast corner Of Montgom
cry and Washington streets, for the
"PLACER IIERALD.' AUBURN;
democratic State Journal, - Sacramento;
DAILY Argus" Stockton;
"Sicrra Citzen," Downieylle;
Miners Advocate Diamond Springs;
Mountain Messenger Gibsonvllle;
.Contra Costa, " Oakland;
Tribune, San Jose;
democratic Standard Portland. o T.
The Placer herald., 1855-09-15
WILLIAM DUCK,
YANKEE JIM,
PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

lam NOW SELLING GOODS At REDUCED
Il PRICES, and Miners are invited TO call and
my new and elegant stock
AT THE OLD STAND. ON MAIN STREET.
One door above Adams IL Co.'s Express Office.
Goods packed for purchasers to any part Of the
Mines. WILLIAM DUCK.
Yankee Jm's, Oct. IA, 54-6m