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PRIVATE nwrIII,

rooms, with well of good wster In the yard
is am 10 at SALE GoDDlN & APPERsON,
VALUABLE PRIVATE DWELLING
ON CLAY AND MADISON sTREETs FoR
SALE AT AUCTION viii be sold on THIJRS.
the 18th day Of April 1885, on the premises
DwelIins az the az - o'ol9cc that excellent Brick
lnear to Clay street Chapei) now in the occupancv
S 81 MI A Marsh The lot fronts 40 feet extends
Ire mouse has rooms, besides brick kitchen-tha
tion premi'ss nearly new. and in excellent condi
TERMs-One fourth cash; balsuce At a ana %
months for negotiable note. interest added secured
ops Goblin 6ff X 's' A pPissf:s5 Auetr,
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VAIL
= ABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY or
GGHtHuHRM cH Eif AMP D. LOT cn IN HENkfco. On
ers of the Circuit Court of the cy Of Richmnnd on
pointed oy decree entered the 18TH March. las
In the case Of "Patteneale against Smell and otheps
expose to sale. by public Auction. on TUEsnaY
the nth day of April 1885, commencing at 10 o'coci
tats ~ t tsI i not the next fair day. the es
Richmond, died seized, all lying in Jefferson Ward
of the city Of Richmond except the acre Lot
corner OF and SOth Streets in Henrico, on Church
let. A Lot fronting 1856 feet on the South side O,
Hecsetts street adjoining Hardgrove's factory;
Cary street, In rear Of above
sd. Lot fronting 1874 feet on the South side of
or Cary street. in rear of above,
4th Lot fronting 81 feet on the South side of
water or Cary street, adjoining A. 8. Lees ware.
All Of the above Lots are located between Pear
and 18TH streets, and one of them extends to the
Ship Locks Of the James River and Kanawha Com.
pany. According to The terms of said Decree 90
much of the said third named Lot az the York Rive,
Railroad Company desire to condemn for the use OF
their road. will be reserved from sale If before III
day of sale the said company shall deposit in the
Famers Bank of Virginia. to the credit of the above
cult the SUM recently assessed the value thereof
by the Board of Assessors and returned by them In
their report to Richmond Hastings Court
9Th. That very valuable and beautifully located
Lot at the corner of ff6nkn and 26th streets with
the large Brick mansion thereon, fronting on Frank
lin street l46 fe ct, running back 1855 feet;
9Th. A acre Lot at the corner of M and Soth sts
in Henrico, on Church Hill;
7th. A vacant Lot on Valley street. near the resi-
dencs of -@, fronting 20 feet on said Valley
street;
9th. The valuable granite front Tenement on Main
street, near the market bridge, now N the occupancy
OF Mr. T. L. Angus, fronting on the South side Of
Main street 244 feet running back to Creek alley;
9th Two Lots In rear of the above, fronting on
Greek alley &c feet.
The above real estate. where practicable will be
divided into Lots of suitable size plat and survey
of the same be seen at the office of the Auction.
GERS in few days.
TERMS One-fourth cash; balance at 6, 12 I8 and
"a months for negotiable notes. interest added and
title retained till the last paid The taxes and
chaser. POWHATAN ROBERTS,
a. A. MYERS }Com,rs
w. w. CRUMP,
Sale conducted by GoDDIN APPERsoN, Aucts.
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MORTALITY IN NEW YoRK.--There were AL
deaths in New York city during the past week.
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From HAVANA --latest accounts from Havana
state that Felix has been sentenced to ten years
the chain gang, and Pineloladslgo and 20 others,
have been sentenced to the gaeys.
Extensive military preparations were continued
Tor suppressjng any revolt, and for meeting and
destroying iibuster expeditions should they
reach the island. Many houses were converted
into drill rooms, by the authorities. where Span
iards, Creoles and Negroes were being taught the
of arms.
The arrival of the steamer United States from
New Orleans caused great alarm it having been
previously reported that she had landed men and
munitions of war at another part of the island.
she experienced, in consequence, many inconve.
niences during her stay in port.
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Election in Iona

CHICAGO, April 9.-suffcient returns have been
reserved here to show the election of the wb;,
'ckot Tor State officers In Iowa, BY larger m.Io.
rity than last August.
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REVOLUTION IN DRESS CUTTING.
~ TO THE LADIES OF RICH MOND-
MRS. DUPONT LA Derniers modes de Paris tales
thls methoc OF informing them that she has opened
Gallery at the corner OF 9Th and Broad streets en-
trance on 5th for the sale of patterns of everv de
scrlptnon, and OF the latest styles Al'o DRESS
morssts last improved designs, by which every one,
either perfect in form those who are not perfect
can be fitted at the low price of twenty-five cents
fora Waist Pattern; Others equally cheap. Please
call and examine, when every attention will be paid
to give instruction in the above art.
a Remember the place, corner of 5th and Broad
streets. anq-St+
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IN HORSES FOR BALE.-One "a;

S HORSES FOR SALE.-One pair
coach, very stylish. and fast pair Of hsnS.om.
Grey Carriage Horses, for family use, fonr and FIVE
years Old, and perfectly gentle In single or double
harness. " ~SAo
Also, THOROUGH-BRED STALLION. Of the
best blood in Virginia. ofthe finest saddle horses
and entirely gentle In harness. These horses NAV be
seen for few days at the American Stables and
will be sold for much less than their value
WANTED-an active, intelligent white boy or man
who understends the management Of horses. Apply
at American Stables an6 m
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II AVE YOU READ ALONE, A VTR-
"a GINA NOVEL, BY Marion Harland
THE student will admire its poetic heroine. the
general reader for its vivid description of psssions
scenery manners and men; the you tn for tbs verv
valuable heart secrets it disclosss and the Christian
for the pure morality it nculcates Success to this
young Southern authoress."-N Y Leader,
Eighth edition, in paper 75c, ninth edition cloth
gilt 81 Is; Turkey Morocco extra gilt, with steel
plate S. so. A. MORRIS Pnbi;.bar
ap 10 st Richmond Va
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A NEW NOVEL, PRONOTINCED

oHIo KIvER.-At Pittsburg, Pa, on Saturday, the
water in the river was six feet six inches deem
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Potomac FISHERY.

F0tomac FISHERY.
WARRINGTON, April 9.-shad are becoming
more plentiful, and the fishermen In the Potomac
entertain high anticipations of a good season.
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TRICKS FOR Immediately
oo ater he foreeoiug SALE will be sold about 1907
ono common BRICKS, short dstance baioyv Moun,t
Erin. and an excellent Brick Machine.
Terms at sale. GODDIN APPERSON.
eP ~ Auctioneey.
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BY GoDDIx 9 APPERsor.
HOUSES AND LOTs ~ pvp

OU6ES AND LOTS ON uvpr,
e MM a Alp FIFTH 1or sTkEEIs, AND on or II
TUESDAY, the 10Th April, lass. somm1.u,In 20.
o,sloel will be sold on the premises, II ~ -
ssvsrtissd the following valuabe houses "a rs.
A house and lot on the north side Of Rv,a =.
surd Fourth and With streets. opposite to Drs
AIss. 5 tensments and vacant lot ON or.,o, nm
On nlsn street near the Canal, 's
msts so mail tenemsnts Oregon HILL ADJOINING
the sooye real estate IL now occupied BY eood
.s :, air rents and s conveniently located or
TEsMs-one-third cash; balance At faur and s,.ht
dor nsF1sbls notes interest added and
s last note e paid The taxes for the
. g ssS 's' R ;Tss;:; Act.
VALUABLE STORE AND DWELL
ING ON CANAL. OPPOSITE 70 TREDr.
Gar IRON WORKS, FOR SALE AT 1uCTfOH.
Will be sold on TUESDAY afternoon, the Ipts ~
clock, that exoeiisnt Grocery Stand and pvs O.
On the msrsis Of the Canal opposite the Tredsesr
Brou morks late In The occupancy Of Mr. WIN. B.
EpIown, az rent OF $500 per aBnuu1. The lot has
front on the Canal Of 40 feet.
IEsMs; one-ffth cash, balance at f. 8, u and rs
oy trust deed. The taxes for the presenf Wear -
NH m GoDDIN ApPERsoN.
Aucts.
2S1 ga ACRES OF WOOD LAND
~ = ON WILLIAMSBURG ROAD. MILES
5ELoW kd II M0ND. FOR SALE AT AIJC-
TO! ,osa be sold on TUESDAY the 10th day Of
APRIL 1852 on the premises, commencnr ~ 10 o;cI
acres OF land on South side Of the Williamsburg
isnd. aSo"L mes below Richmond, adjoining the
are cleared the balance covered With Oak and Pine
wood and Timber. The tract will be diyided into
L9's suitable size, to be agreed at the hour Of
sale plat Of the land can be ssea at our ONCE
Fhe attention of Brick makers and Timber retteYsis
called 70 this sale it Is believed that the wood
and timber alone will more than pay for the land.
TERMs-One-ffth cash; balance at g. g. 8 and II ]
months for negotiable notes interest added secured
oy trust deed or title retained till last uste ID paid
mn 80 GODDIN APPERSoN Auct's
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A NEW NOV E L, PRONOUNCED
~ EQUAL TO JANE EYRE."-GRACE LEE
BY Julia Kavanaugh, author of Nathalien &c !
vol limo, 400 pages, paper covers IS cts cloth 81
or OIL the tales by this accomplished writer. no
Lee" Its eloquent style the grandeur of its chaIac
teTs and the powerful well gentle characters SO
fully deneated awaken absorbing interest in its
perusal. The truthfuness, the firmness OF princne
possessed by the hind spirit of the heroine and
OF mans will guided by recttuSe of purpose to tri.
umph over obstacles, have rarely been displayed
with more effect than in these pages
ALSO, JUST RECEIVED,
THE SUMNER LAND; Southern Story. By
Child of the Sun-Sl. ~
With further supply of
THE CASTLE BUILDERS. By the author of
The Heir of Redcly fs"-Cloth 75c paper covers
50 cts JAMES WOODHOUSE CO,
ap lU--N Main 81
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,slEA STEAMER BELVIDERI

ASlE-A STEAMER BELVIDERE
- - FOR BALTIMORE
Freight received to day, monday at IL O'Clock,
and up to the hour of O'Clock p. M. Tuesday, the
10th inst.
Shippers are requested to send in their bills iading
early Tuesday afternoon.
Consignees to the Bevidere, and also to the Pocs.
hontas are informed that their goods will be land.
ed to-day, and they requested to send down for
them.
sp 9-2t LUDLAM WATSON.
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- FOR RENT.-A very desirable 3
II story brick dwelling, on the North aide Of
franklin street, doors west Of the corner Of 10Th
st., with commodious rooms and kitchen. dry COLI
lar, hydTant, &c; newly painted and Ia soodorder-
Possession given list April. s
ALSO, FOR RENT OR LEASE-A vacant Lot, !
South side Cary between 18th and 18Th cts 'front.'
ing ~ feet on Cary and running back 40 feet, -
Water street, 80 feet wide. Apply y
ALFRED INLOES,
NH I1-1m Corner Franklin and 10th sfs
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BY LARUs & SHINE. a
GOOKING STOVE2 AT AIrfvrIr,Ar !.

~ On next TUESDAY, the 10th iast co,r,r"r..
ing q. ~ O'Clock, we will sell at public auction. AZ
large assortment of Cooking Stoves just
embracing the following STYLES to wit inch Isi.nd
titles; inch Challenges 81 inch do S inch do to-
Ts.ner with all the furniture aud fixtures compete
rue trade and those in want would DO wall e At.
apps LARITs l. SuTNE 100.
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THIS DAY DAY

CooaSrnIn1zA.B BLE'S SALE.-WiI S eo71
es.s = f e q Dc Hsh cousSIss Y ssassk
dry bjstssss ks---soid o sssssy .s 1f
and others TO- cssss,n e ny nsuds h favor 81 ~
A 10-1t ALFRED LEWELLEN. D. a.
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Office Some time during Friday
~ night. some person persons came into the
and Franklin pulled two MsGRolia trees and took
them away. will give reward6f $40 for the arrest
and conviction of the perpetrator of this contempti
Die theft X. C. HOBSS)N,
ap 9-3t* Under American Hotel
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- OPENING OF SPRING FASH
IONS-MRs M. A. LYONS, No lis, Broad
NJ Street, over Chas Hartwell & Co.. has now
opened the Spring styles of fashionabis MIL
LINEHf. to which she invites the attention of the
Ladies. Her assortment IL large and varied eonsisf
ing OF everything new and desirable.
M. A. LYONS,
up o-Iw rs, Broad Street.
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MRS. J. WOODY, next door to

~ MRS. j. WOODY, NEXT door to
Mansion House,) having returned from the
w North, where she has purchased large and
splendid assortment of MILLINERY, EN-.
bracing all Of the newest and most fashionable styles
to which she invites the attention of the Ladies'
She has made arrangements to receive weekly, from
theiN orthern cities the newest and most fashiona-
BILE goods In her line. sp 9-lmH
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prick FOR SALE.-AbOut 2OO, 900 or
- 100000 first rate BRICK. for sale on very rea-
sona6ie terms at Rockets. Apply to WILLIAM
CATLIN, or to D. w CARTER
ap 9-lw* At Rank of
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A fTEk tie above sale, will be sold q
\ neat framed Tenement in Fulton. containing S
loTms, with well of good water In the yard
ap 10 An.tio,
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- SPRING OPENING OF FASH
lONABLE MILLINERY, at No. So Main
~ Street. late stand Of Mrs. @. Phiiip.--MlSx
BACHEL LYON would respectfully an.
nounce her return from the North with the leading
Fashions OF the season, which she 10 now opening
for the inspection of her customers and the public
generally. an 4-Iw
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The K. A. Il. Rs Trial of Eapsnes.-
Sadden Death, DC.
pEYERsntfRc Anil OH
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MRS. e LYON. (oyer the Msfho

NA1s'0. = III ONt IUVoF IH6 MI HO.
dist Book Concern, Main street. having Just
~ returned from the North, invites the Ladies'
and the public generally, to examine her
neZ and fashionabie styles Spring and Summer MIL
LIVERY. which consists ia part Of Lace Straw.
SILK Leghorn and Nsspolitsn BONNETS; Chi.
dren's BONNETS and FLATS
Also-Dress Trimmings Caps, Head Dresser Laces 3
hair Braids and Fronts and great variety OF Fancy
Goods an7-d1vr
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.ANTED-A good DRIVER, for ba-
W lance of the year.
ap6 q McHRITDEp,c CONS

WANTED-AC COOK and BAKER for
W the Allegheny Springs For such az come
Wen recommended, fair price will be paid. Apply
TO CRENSHAW l. CO.
mn 81 North side of Hasin
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AK RICHMOND FAYETTE AR
E.sSsN TILLERY Assemble at your Gun. Room
.sN4A for Drill, TUESDAY Evening, 10th inst, at
6zSsz73 O'Clock.
BY order of the Captain.
ap9-2t A LEARY OS
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1QRNH-DA-GUMB.-Thes subscribers
~ have just received a small lot of .Imnay;s1
Golden Smoking Tobacco" as it is called in the
East, "Gurnh-Da Gumb." This Tobacco is some.
used exclusively by the Ladies. We had few box.
es OF THIS exquisite narcotic sent to us BY an officer
In the East merely as sample of magnificent Smo.
kng Tobacco and that the lovers of the weed might
Tor once In their lives have taste of the genuine
u. u. u: The public are cautioned to beware of
counterfets. The genuine Gurnh- d. Gumb ia to be
had only of NORBORNE NORTON L CO.
164 Main street
ap S-St Opposite American Hotel.
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1 ATTENTION, NATIONAL GUARD.
You will meet at schsd's Hall. for DRILL on
~ O'Clock.
BY order of the Captain.
an q-2t - w pAIpn n
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a FOR RENT.-A room over wv. P.
81 Perkins' store, No. 14l Main street,) Veil
adapted for most any use, and furnished with sei.
wing and sky and side lights 80 feet long and so feet
wide. Apply to w. P. PERKINS,
ap 9-ts 141 EARLE Souare
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E'OR HIRE-FOr the balance of the
Il year, good looking NEGRO MAN, who il a
good Ostler and Driver, and been accustomed to
working in q garden. Apply at Cary street Jail
ap 5-so3t*
kOR SALE-A likely young NEGRO
MAN, who is good Sorewman. Apply at Ca.
~ sIeet JAIL ap SEQ St.
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06
AUBURN, OCTOBER 6, 1855.
The Past Week

Has been al evoatful che to our usually
peaceable and quiet village. On Sunday
afternoon difficulty occurred between A. B..
Hall and VIM. Redmund, alias Pike" in
which a few words passed, and knife drawn
by the latter. Hail left, armed himself with
knife apd pistol and returned to the place
where the difficulty commenced. near the
Empire Hotel Pike" at the time was eat
ing his supper, but soon after appeared on
the street, and seeing Hall, walked up to him,
remarking that they could settle their differ
ences without any further difficulty. But
Hall refused remarking that Pike" had
drawn a weapon upon him when he (Hal)
was unarmed, now he was armed and ready.
Pike replied, Il suppose YOU have a pistol;
if SO, blaze away Hall Immediately drew
pistol ana snapped, tie weapon missing
fire, he made a second attempt. when it went
off, the ball passing near Pixies cheek who
Immediately drew his Bowie knife and plung-
ed it into Halls breast, also infincting a
couple of slight wounds on one Of his thighs.
Hall clinched his adversary, falling to the
ground with him, when Pike received a
stab in the back Hall died in few
minutes afterwards. The other combatant
was laid up in the Hospital for several days
but we noticed yesterday he was walking
about.
The above unfortunate affair is the result
Of the two free use OF liquor, instead of the
exercise of a little common sense.
p. S,-Since writing the above we have
been informed that Pike" has been taken
down 10 his decentralization having taken
place in his wounds His physicians have
no hopes of his recovery.
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06
NOTICE.


To all ,chOm II man Concerns:
STATE or CALIFORN A. COUNTY OF PLACER.
IN this 2nd day of October, A. d. 1856, person
~ ally appeared before me e. w. Finley. the ul-
dersign"d an acting Justice of the Peace in and
Tor said county, Elizabeth Catharine Smith, wife
OF Philip II. Smith. who being by me first duly
sworn, deposeth and saith that she is resident Of
sald county and that she intends to carry on bu-
slness in her own name and on Der own account
from the date hereof, and that she will be here
after Individually responsible, in her own name-
for all debts contracted by her on account of her
business hereinafter mentoned-that, her business
VIII consist in farming. keeping a dairy, raising
stock, &c, and that the amount originally invest
Ell in said business does not exceed five thousand
dollars.
ELIZABETH C. SMITH.
Sworn and subscribed before me the undcrsgn'
ed Justice of the Peace in and for said county on
this Ind day of October, A. D.. 1855.
G. W. FINLEY,
oct6 st Justice of the Peace.
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

PRoFEssoR TRAsK.-1his gentleman is on
a professional tour as State Geologist, and
has just given our place a call Hcis on his
way to the South. and is now finishing up
the years labor preparatory to making up
his report.
Whatever may have been the practical re-
suits of his employment, and of these we
are not informed enough to speak, it must
be allowed he is faithful public servant and
has zeaIousl y pursued his occupation.
MORtereY Sentinel
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

QUARTZ IN CALAvERAs.-A new quartz
mill, capable of crushing eight to ten tons
per day, has been erected at Mokelumne Hill,
oy the Lone Star company. 1t is said the
ledge is very valuable, having yielded at the
rate of an ounce of gold to 800 pounds of
rock
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

The Placer Herald, sterling democratic
sheet, printed at Auburn, by Tabb Mitchell,
has just entered its fourth volume, and
comes to us enlarged and improved We
wish the Herald may live thousand years.
Our friends of the San Joaquin RepuW
can have our thanks, and in return we hope
their shadow may never grow less"
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

Know NorHING MOVEMENTS AT CHARLES
ToN.-The Know Nothing State Council,
which met at Charleston. S. c., August Eth
have abolished the Catholic test; and decided
to admit any native born citizen into the Or
der who will previously renounce all civil
and ecclesiastical allegiance to any foreign
potentate. They also declare opposition to
any Infringement upon the existing rights OF
naturalized citizens.
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06
Married.

AT New Castle, Sunday morning Septem-
Der 23d, by the Rev. A. Woodruff Mr.. JAS.
5. MAHANEY, late of Cache Greek, to Miss
NANCY JANE TULLIs of Placer County.
At Iowa Hill on the 9th inst. by Rev.
Mr.. Blakesley, Mr. ROBERT CoLcorT, of Sier-
ra county, and Mrs, AMELIA BRANr, of Iowa
Hill
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

MINING AT Iowa HILL-The News saws
the miners in that vicinity are doing extraor-
dinarily WE'LL The claim of Rich & Co.
yielded twelve ounces from one pan last
week. The Shelving claims are yielding
from $500 to $500 per dav
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

INDIAN MURDERs.-Three white men were
recently murdered on the Siskyou Mountain
by the Rogue River Indians. Considerable
excitement was manifested in Yreka in rela-
ton to the matter. Nothing but regular
''cleaning out will satisfy those redskins.
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

Ell DORADO QUARTZ MINEs.-Severa con-
tracts have been given out for quartz mills in
this county. The Democrat says the richest
specimens yet produced have been taken from
the Columbia Company's vein, near Cold
Spring.
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

BEEs.-Mr. Lee, of Oakland, has two bee
hives in successful operation. He informs
the Evening Journal that he has taken from
them this year over fifty pounds Of honey
comb. The bees, it is said will make ex-
cursions into the country over five miles from
their hives to gather honey from flowers in
the valleys and ravines.
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

Es Mining at Michigan City is being
prosecuted with vigor, Notwithstanding the
scanty supply Of water at the present time.
The miners are digging out their dirt and
heapng it for winter, when they expect to be
literally rewarded.
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

PENNY PosT.-To the Penny Post Express
we are indebted for copies of the New York
Tribune, dating from the 2lst August to the
5th of September.
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

Nor A DEMocRAr.-Some papers have
improperly reported that Mr.. Wilson, the
State Senator elect from Los Angeles, San
Bernardino and San Diego, is Democrat.
This is not so. He is neither a Know Moth
ing or a Democrat, but he is Wing.
s. f. Fre ,yournol
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

The fact that nearly three hundred Irish
families have left Louisville since the recent
political trouble, fully establishes the beauties
Of Know Nothingsm in that quarter.
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

THRIFTY.-J James r. Nickerson, Esq.
whose farm is situated on Doty's Flat Ra-
vine, near the edge of the Plains, has peach
trees on his place that have grown eight feet
in hight this season, from the seed
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

DEsERrIoN.-It is stated that the British
ship of war Monarch, which sailed to ports
on the northern coast some weeks ago, has
lost one hundred and fifty men since she left
here.
The Placer herald., 1855-10-06

REcEIvERsHIP OF ADAMS & Co.-An or
der was entered in the Fourth District Court
San Francisco, on Tuesday last, appointing
Mr. Henry M. Nagee Receiver Of Adams &
Co., in place of Mr.. Cohen removed, and re-
quiring bonds to be given in the sum of
S200.OOO.