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The Placer herald., 1855-12-22
Don't You PLAY?

We have all heard the story Of the gentle
man whose singing was mistaken for saving
boards" but The following from the New
York Dutchnlan takes down all musical mis-
cry that we ever heard Of:
No, | don't play on any instrument" ;" said
our friend, Tom Prngle, in answer to our
question. TO tell the truth, became dis
couraged by slight misconception, when
was young man. wasn't appreciated you
know, and all that sort Of thing"
"Well, you see, said he, in reply to an
other question, "it was about twenty years
ago, when | was studying law, and my bro
ther was medical student, that we both
fancied we had a wonderful talent for music
So John bought flute, fiddle, and turn
ing one of the attics into study, we plac-
ticed there half the night through We
didn't want any one to know anything about
1t, especially our father, who had very strict
notions as to the value Of time; and to make
him think us usehIly employed l had guam
titles OF law books heaped up, and John had
skull and all sorts of bones scattered about.
We knew that up in our study no one could
hear us but Betsey, the housekeeper; and as
she was our old nurse, we felt she would
keep our secret. One morning, after we had
been willing the long night hours away with
our music, to our own mutual delight, we
came down late to breakfast, looking, sup
pose somewhat unrefi;eshed.'
you mustn't study too hard, boys" said
our father, considerably
Yes, sir,' said l. gravelv.
Just then Betsy appeared at the door and
looked mysterously Y at my mother.
Yes, what is it!' said mother, surprised at
Betsy's excited manner. "What is it Betsey2"
"Well, maam, wish to say, ma'am"-
Betsey always spoke in that short, nipping
way when she was what she called worked
up. Il must leave you, ma'am"
Leave me, why?" asked mother.
"Yes, ma'am, it's twenty five years that I've
been with you, ma'am-and it's the boys at
last ma'am. | can't stand it, and amt 60
ing to. It's not Chnstian-ike, ma'am."
What have the boys been doing!' asked
mother.
"It's Mr.. John, maam, and sometimes |
think Mr., Tom helps him. He's got some
poor cretur up stairs, ma am and he tor
mens him awful. He screaks and groans
all the night through 1t is worse than the
heather. I've stood it for more nor week
| didn't get a wink of sleep last night, and
what that poor cretur went through was
dreadful. | know they say such things must
be done by doctors. but amt going to stay
where it is, and never thought John was
the one to do it."
And Betsey gave my brother look of
whitening condemnation.
My mother was cute enough to see that
something unusual was going on in our
study, and telling Betsey she would inquire
into it, she dismissed her for the present.
This was the end of our musical practice,
though not the end of the story, for our fa-
ther took care we should not forget it. 1t
was long time before we heard the last
about that poor cfetur up stairs"
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22
The Last of the Randolphs---a Nephew Of
John Randolph.

A southern correspondent Of the Home
Journal sends it the following interesting
sketch:
During the summer Of 1854 had some
business transactions which called me to the
county of Charlotte, in lower Virginia A
mild and lovely Sabbath morninr found me
seated in one Of the comfortably cushioned
pews Of the village church at the court
house. AS it wanted a few minutes to the
hour of service, my eve wandered over the
large and respectful looking audience assem-
bIed, and was finally attracted by very &c
centric individual, who was Just entering-a
rather aged man. tall, of dark complexion,
long white hair waving plcntfully over his
shoulders, and an equally venerable beard
flowing on his breast. His step was active
and graceful, his form erect aud manly. But
his peculiar actions were in striking contrast
to his dianifed appearance. At first l
thought him only eccentric, but few mo-
ments Of further observation proved to me
that he was insane
Immediately on entering the pew he knelt
towards the wall, crossed himself, and, ap-
parentIy, repeated Il prayer. He then sat
down. drew out white cambric, de!icately
pertumed, wiped his brow, removed his
gloves, stroked his hair and beard, took up
his Bible, kissed it and read, examined his
cane, used his handkerchief again-and all
the time keeping himself in constant motion.
| say all the time, but, occasionally, he was
passive for a few minutes-hs attention. ap-
parenty, aroused by some truths from the
minister-but these times were rare. His
countenance assumed all kinds Of expressions.
Contempt, alarm, pleasure, earnestness sor-
row and anger, fitted across it in rapid sue
cession. 1t reminded me more of what chill
dren call making faces than anything else.
After the services were over, asccrtaincd
that this gentleman was no other than the
nephew Of John Randolph, of Roanoke He
calls himself Sir John St George Randolph,
and is sole heir to his celebrated uncle Ran
doph, himself, remarked with bitterness du-
ring his last days their blood flowed in the
veins Of but one single scion, and he was
dcgf dumb and insane. So much for human
greatness. The subject of this sketch-a-
though physically and now mentally, defect
lye--had 4 mind cultivated in the highest
degree IN bis youth he was sent 10 Paris,
where under the protection of celebrated
able, he received a thorough education
Having the capacity to receive, and the
wealth TO command, no pains were spared in
the improvement Of his intellectual faculties.
But it was labor lost; for on returning to
his home in Virginia, he met with, and loved
a Young lady, whom he addressed, but was
refused on account Of his physical defects.
On becoming aware Of the truth he was
plunged into the most profound glef from
which he was at last aroused, but--insane.
"lie has considerable wealth, which is
managed by his friends; and being harmless,
he comes and goes as he pleases, and is graf
ltied IN all bis whims. Wrecked as his mind
IS, he still commands respect; and his recu-
liar manners do not attract the attention Of
his acquaintances, or excite merrimeut, as
one would suppose"
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22

The FAMOUS GEORGE LAW MusKETs.-
We learn from good authority that the Rus
sian Government has purchased the above
fire-arms-l 100000 old U. S. muskets, we
cess of alteration into semi-Mne rifles at
Colts establishment, Hartford, Conn. 1t is
a singular fact that the chief beIligerent par
ties in the present European war, have come
to the city Of Hartford, Conn, to obtain their
best arms. Messrs Robbins & Lawrence,
are turning out over 1000 rifles per month
for the Sharp's Rifle Co., Of that place, on
an English contract, besides large quantity
Of other arms
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22

ROYAL ALL1ANcE.-The rumor Of mar
rage etween the eldest daughter of Queen
Victoria the Princess Royal, and Prince
Frederick William, of Prussia, heir to the
throne of Prussia when his uncle and father
cease to exist, assumes the form of an actual
fact The tone of the English press is against
the project, for they say, IAN alliance with
Prussia may be considered as step towards
an alliance with Russia" 1t is ill-tiined,
they declare, to broach a subject to the Eng
lish people, raising q suspicion of the inhu-
ence ofthe Court of St. Petersburg over any
portion Of the royal family Of England.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22

RATHER OLD FoGY1sH.-Ths village Of
Bath, Steuben county, New York. must GER
tainly be of the Sleepy Hollow" class. The
Albany Knickerbocker says, it is inform
ed by an old resident, that the village actu.
ally contains tVo more people than it did
during the revolution.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22

A GREAT You've SrATE-A census Of the
State Of Illinois has just been taken, and the
returns received show that the population in
the aggregate will exceed 1900, 900 In the
year 1880, the population Of this State was
l57,445, and in $50 it was S5l ,440. The
large increase since the last national census is
attributed to the effects of railroad building
throughout the Common wealth
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22
The Grave of the Beautiful.

Softly, peacefully,
Lay her to rest;
Place the turf lightly
On her young breast;
Gently, solemnly,
Bend DER her bed,
Where you have pillowed
Thus early her head.
Plant young willow
Close by her grave;
Let its long branches
Soothingly wave;
Twine a sweet rosetree,
Over the tomb;
Sprinkle sweet buds there
Beauty and bloom.
Let bright fountain,
Limpid and clear,
Murmur its music,
Smile through tear;
Scatter its diamonds
Where the loved lies,
Brilliant and starry,
Like angels eyes.
Then shall the bright birds,
On golden wing,
Lingering over,
Murmuring, sing;
Then shall the soft breeze
Pensively sigh,
Beaming rich fragrance
And melody by.
Lay the sod lightly,
Over her breast,
Calm be her slumbers,
Peaceful her rest.
Beautiful, lovely,
She was but given,
A fair bud of earth,
To blossom in heaven.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22
JOB PRINTING.

Large additions have recently been made to the
Job Office, and work Of all descriptions will be
executed in a superior manner.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22
FOR ADVERTISING

One square of TEN LINES, or more than fve frs
insertion $500; each subsequent insertion, 81 so
Eor half square of FIVE LINES less, $500; eacl
subsequent insertion 90.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22
THE PLACER HERALD.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT THE OFFICE,
Main Street, Auburn, Cal, (at the old stand,) by
TABB MITCHELL.
TERMS:

Subscriptions invariably in advance. For ono
year, $500; six months $500; three months $3.50
eno month Sl,oo; single copies, twenty five cents
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22

New METHOD or RAISING FRUIT TREEs.--
The Patent Office is in receipt of inforna-
ton from England, in regard to raising fruit
in what are termed orchard houses by plant
ing small trees in pots. The writer says that
a few old sashes, some pots and weather.
boarding are all that is necessary to consti-
tute house for trying the experiment. Some
experiments were made last year under the
management of Mr. Gordon, in the rose
house in the garden Of the Horticultural So
ciety London. A variety of Young dwarf
fruit trees were placed in pots from twelve to
fourteen inches in diameter, and as many as
the house would hold were collected in it.
This house is span-roofed, between fifty and
sixty feet long, has half its sashes sliding
down and the others fixed There is addi-
tional ventilation through the doors, which
fall down in the wooden sides, but there is
no artificial heat. The success attending
this experiment was highly satisfactory. The
fruit was abundant, highly favored, and Of
superior quality, among which are classed
Strawberries gooseberries, raspberres, cur
rants, apricots, peaches, nectarnes, plums.
pears, figs, grapes, &c.-Agricultural Diuis-
ion of the Patent Office.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22
GENERAL ADVERTISING AGENCY

NO. 81 MERCHANT STREET,
SAN FRANCISCO.
Advertisements and Subscriptions
RECEIVED BY
THOMAS BOYCE, AGENT,
No 81 Merchant street, and Room No 9, up stairs,
Iron Building, northeast corner of Montgom-
cry and Washington streets, for the
PLACER HERALD" AUBURN;
"Democratic State Journal" Sacramento;
: "Daily Argus" Sockton;
-Sicrra Citizen" Dowueviie;
Miners Advocate Diamond Springs;
"Moantain Messenger" Gibsonville;
Contra Costa" Oakland;
"Trbune," San Jose;
democratic Standard Portland, T.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22
AGENTS

W. II. DoDsoN, Sacramento City, at the State
yourna Office, on Street.
THOMAS BoYcE, San Francisco, No. 81, Merchant
street
WELLS FARGO & CO., and the PACIFIC
EXPRESS CO. are our General A gents for Placer
County. Advertisements Job Work or Subscrip
tions to the Herald, left at either Of their offices
will be promptly forwarded to us.
NJ. F. HEATING, .........----- Secret RaviRc.
A. b. BIRD go. .............. Todd's Valley.
PHILIP SroNER, Michigan Bluff
JoKN MNALLY, Y,..................,. IllinoistOwn..
e. L. BRADLEY, ,......................Dutch Flat.
WILLIAM RILEY, ,.................. Kentucky Flat.
THOMAS WOODS s............. .Rattlesnake Bar.
ID. B. CURTIS, .-.........................O Ophir.
IL. MANnEII- Gold ILL
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22

To MAKE GLUE OUT OF OLD LEATHER
j. II Johnson, of London, has obtained
patent for preparing old leather scraps to
render them fit to be made into glue The
leather is first chopped into small pieces and
thoroughly washed, then placed in vats'
where it is di9ested with potash or soda. 1t
is taken out, after a few hours, and subjected
to pressure, and again immersed in strong
er alkaline solution for some hours, which
processes remove all the tanic acid. 1t is
now taken out and washed well with water,
and submitted to steep Of very weak sui
phuric acid for twenty-tour hours, to remove
all the coloring matter This being accom-
plished, it is again submitted to weak al
kalina solution Of the carbonate Of soda,
then washed in water, and is cit to be made
into glue by the common process.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22
Something for the Ladies.

The London Gazette contains some infor-
nation for the ladies; in regard to the man.
ner of placing their lovely lips when they
desire to look admirable, dignifed, enchant-
ing, &c. 1t says that when lady would
compose her mouth to bland and serene
character, she should, Just before entering
the room, say Bosom, and keep the express
sion into which the mouth subsidies, until
the desired effect upon the company is evil
dent. IT, on the other hand, she wishes to
assume a distinguished and somewhat noble
bearing, not suggestive Of sweetness, she
should say Brush, the result of which is in
tallibe If she would make her mouth small
and pretty, she must say flip; but if tho
mouth be already small, and needs enargng,
she must say Cabbage. Ladies, when having
their dagueneotypes taken may observe
these rules with advantage.
The Placer herald., 1855-12-22

J. B. STARR,
Receiving s Forwarding Merchant
ACRAMENTO CITY,
Fire Proof Brick Building, 81 Front Street.
Placer County Hospital.
NOTICE is hereby given that there is Hospital
IN for the benefit Of the iadigent sick OF said
county, now established and in operation in the
town Of Auburn, Under the supervision of D. S. P.
Thomas.
BY order of the Board Of Supervisors.
Sept 22d, '5o--sm A. 8. GRANT, CLERK.
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Let The Afflicted Read and Ponder!
ALEXANDER

Az TYFAtrtPtr RFNrnY for Scrofila. Kings Evil,
Rheumatism, Obstinate CutancOus EruptiOns, Pmples
Pustues on the Face, Dotches Boils Chronic Sore
Eyes. Ring Worm or Tettef, Scad Head, Enlargement
~, Pain Of the B0nes and Joints stubborn Ulcels'
~t,,SHric Disorders Lumhagc, Spinal Complaintsi
anu -. - oascs arising from an iniudciOususe OF Mer,
curry, ,'.cnce in Life, or impurty of the Blood.
1lF'This great nltcrativo Medicine and Purifier OF
Blood il now used ly thousands OF grateful patients
from all purts United States who testify daily tC
lie performed by the greatest OF al
medicines, "CA RfER'S SPANISH MIXTURE" Nett
rolaia, Encumas ism, SorOiua, EruptiOns on tho Skin
Liver Disease, Fcvcrs Ulcers, Old Sores Affections
the Kidneys Diseases of the Throat, Female Complaints
Pains and Aching Of tho Bones and Joints, are speedily
Put flight by using this great and inestimable remedy.
For all diseases of the Blood, nothing has yet heen
found compare with it, l. cleauses the system of all
impurities acts gently and efficiently the Liver aud
stomach, makes the skin clear aud healthy, and re.
stores the Constitution, cnfcehed by disease or hrokeu
down hy the of YOUTH to its pristine veor and
strength
For the Ladies' it is ncomparahy better than all tho
cosmetics used. few doses OfCARTER's SPANISH
M1NrrRE VIII remove al sallowness of complexion
bring tho maung 30 The cheek give elasticity to
the step, and improve the general health ina emakabe
degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard of.
The large number of cetic cates which we have recei
we'd from persons from all parts o the United states is
the lest evidence that there is 10 umhug about it. The
press hotel Keepers magistrates physicians, and public
men, wei known to the community all add their testi-
mony 10 the wonderful effects of this GREAT BLOOD
PURIFIl Il.
Call on the AorYT and ret Circular and Almanac,
and read the wonderful cures this truly greatest of all
None genuine unless signed BENNETT e. BEERS,
Proprctors, No. Pearl Street Richmond Na.;to whom
all orders for supplies and agencies must be addressed
y II. ALEXHNbER ST. cluirsvirlc
a. {. MARrlN d co. ST. Cairsvile,
/ Jas. Baker, Wheeling.
! VIM. Dunbar, GniontOwn.
Geo. g. Bethel Flushing
X. s. Clark. Morristown.
". n. Mott. Barnesville.
NJ. p. Miles & son. somerton
And by Dealers in Medicines everywhere. Nov. 10.
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T T Z Z 4 { Z Z
THE MOST LNrRAoR MARY
CURES OF CONSUMPTION.

Are made here at home and certified tc by such men
as W. ID. WRIGHT. NJ ID, j. Lawson, NJ. D., WIN. q.
SMITH, NJ. d. ;. JOHNSON, NJ, d., GAIT. WM. .PEARcg,
Il. =. MuLroRD, EEQ and others who are well known
citizens of Cincinnati.
OFCALL UPON THE AGENT-S1
And get pamplet aud read their certificates in full,
aud you must be uy convinced OF the EXTRAORDINARY
MERITS THIS MEDICINE.
n TTCAUrlOr Beware of DR.. Tails Pnlmonss
Elixir: also, nr Halls Cough Remedy, which is oues
times palmed oil iUr the genuine.
" T9BE SURE and ask for DIR. WIN. Halls BALsAM FOR
rHE I4uNGs.
Genuine, signed by o. II. BAKER SEQ.
For sale by
]. ". COLLINS, St. .Clairsville.
II. MURPuy, Hendrysburg.
+. NJ. SWAN, Mofris,own,
HAINEs 4 HATCHEn, Louisville,
uARRy GLASS. Bridgeport.
J. S .ANDgEsON, balislre.
J. L. GRuSFEL Jacotsburg.
q. MAIsoS, Centrevile.
A. ARMSTRONG, Armstrong; Mill.
II IL. MorT, Barnesyiile.
Warfeld 4 CTOsten do.
w n. nogsEy, Dorsey's Mill.
Dorsey & Go, Capiiua.
]. h. NJ MGRTIS, ,Scwellsyie.
SCuUOLEy r. MCGREw, MaFlinsville.
WN. SINE. NiclosviHe.
W. MILES Il Son, SOmerton.
March Z, le5S,-Sm.
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AND ALL
DISEASES OF THE CHEST AND LUNGS
DR.. Hairs Basam contains no OrIuM, CALoMEL, or
any mineral poison, hut is cOmlosed mostly u those
Roots, Herbs aud Vegetable substances which have
specific influence upon the lungs and their connected
organs. its IMMEDIATE EFFECT IL To aay all Irritation
aud gently remove the phcSm and other morbid secre
tons from the Throat and AirPassagcs, thus relieving
the Cough By SH5GaiRg tho HaammdtOa and other
winch give tot. Ialso stimulates aud mparts
Il healthy tone Ia the Lungs themselves, thereby ena
bling them more thoroughly To remove from the blood
those impurities and diseased particles, which, ii re-
taIued much mischief in the system, and lays The
foundation Tor ncurabie CONSUMPTION. II also ex
"rts decided action upon the skn and assists nature
in eXpellng through the EXialents, much OF that NOR
bid matter which would otherwise be thrown back upon
the Lungs, thus relieving them Ofa part of their work.
and rendering the system pure and healthy. When lu.
herCles are iorming II checks their development and
further prUgressi Ifuceraon has taken place, it
ssis the lungs in throwing OF the corrupted matter,
sOOthes the TTtRtOn heals the uCcrated cavities and
restores them again 10 healthy action This medic inc
therefore, Is moi palliative merely which only relieves
for the time being, but is rHoROuGH CURATIVE, as it
strikes the very root the disease, and by moving
II, removes at all its remote and attendant cOnse.
quences. This is lis DISTINGUISHED CRARACrFRlsTlCa
property possessed, IN equal power by other medi
cine Uflike nature, now before the public.
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DIR. G. M. JACKSON,
GERMAN NEEDECgNE GTogsE.

Nh1sAHas " HtARPESaNE E SHSSE,
No l20, Arch 81, DOOR be7op Sirth, Philada,
Their power tn" above diseases 10 not e,teioi.
as me cures attest in many cases aor skiu oily sCians
These Bttcrs arc worthy the attention of invalid,
Possessing great virtues in the reccaon of diseases
o, the Liver and lesser glands exercising the
ing powers in weakness and affections of the digestive
organs, they are, "lthal, sale, ccru in and pleasant
TESTIMONY FROM OHIO.
Joux HOFFMAN,, Jcromesvilre, Ohio. Nav 3oth 1a,a
said 81 write to state for your satsfaction and also
for that OF others tha your German Bttters wha, Won
recommend ii 10 he, highly valuable medicine which
know ltoh having used It in my family TO my
entire satisfaction. Az who have used it give the
srrrnEN A. MEALY, Canton, Ohio. May II, 1852
says: "HaEing heard your German Bters highly ro
demcc, ordered four bottles from Cleveland One of
them gave 20 my daughter who has derived great han
,i et Gm ~ 1t; two OF tmG "ters sold Immediately, and
"9nin ne you tosrnu me a supply oft TO SELL" O
JoHN CLARK, lsrnnswick. ohio Mag 26 1854, says
h our German Biiers have proved successful in every
case tlat has come TO my knowledge, and has opened
iOr itself great demand"
Thomas LETcnroRD uovngton, Ohio, December a7th,
1853, says MY wife has hcon affected with the Liver
complaint and dyspepsia for number of years. during
when TIME nave spent great deal for doctoring lhut
shc received worry little benefit therefrOm, and final the
doctors said she could not be cured Last spring She
concluded to Bers she took two bottles and
ever since taking them she has been able attend 10
her business, until very lately she had new attack I'm,
has again commenced The Btters. have sold quite
number ofhoties through her recommendation and ns
far aS can learn, It has given satisfaction to all !,
DAVID hnnorr Austinsnurg Ohio. December s. 1853,
says fct me 10 hear testimony TO the remark able cf
hcacy OF your German Bters IN the cure of Liver
compliant: FOR years previous 10 taking it, was SC.
verey afflicted with disease of the Liver, so much so
that did not EXPECT to live hut by free use of the t
ters, thanks to kind Prov vdrnce find myself entirely
restored to health and able 10 my usual employ
meHt." 'r~'
These Bcrs are cltirey vegetable and free from Al
cooliC StIlnu'aEt and n injurious Ingredients mild in
their operation, they strengthen the system never pros
tra:e it,
They entirely vegetable and free from all injurious
Ingredients.
sold by dealers in medicine everywhere.
For salehy
II. ALEXANDER St. CIairsville
&C. M.9RTiN IL Co., Agents.
Geo. &. Bethel. = hing,
Wm Dunbar ii wn,
;. Gregg.
VI. u. NJ uruCsvh,
NJ. p c0n, Some on.
4nd by De, ars IN Medicine ycrywhere
November o lS5a
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HARDWARE. HARDWA RE

kN/ Il have lust received direct from the
w importers new stock of hardware, such a.
Hand Saws, Tenant Saws. Mill Saw, Cross Cut, and
Hand Saw files, all sizes. Braces and bits, Aupur
Bits, Slack's Augurs, the hest made. Door Locks and
Iatchcs Brd Castors Coffin Hinges and Screws, Butt
Hinges Table do Gate do. Mahogany Knobs, Squares,
Caruentcrs rules Broad Axes, stewart warranted chop
ping axe Hand Axes laichets, Socket Chisclb Frmer
10. Drawing Knives, with uumeio ous other articles
usually found IN Hardware stores. VIII 10 sold on
reasonable terms. Nc. MARTIN " 20.
MAY "a. IsjJ.