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SACRAMENTO.
important Query?

'VllElE arc numerous practitioners who are adj
l. ycrtisng their nostrums to the public but the
question naturally arises to the seeker Of TRUTH
as TO mh0 are the most coH'p"tent and successful
in treating and curing VENEREAL DISEASES? am
not so cgotstic as to sound MY own proficiency
but will leave that to the hundreds who have re-
turned to their business and ordinary avocatons
permanently and speedily cured. Noumnous
testimonials will establish this fact.
Olice in room No. r. under the Odd Fellows
Hail, corner Of 3rd and * streets. Sacramento.
DIR. a. BALL.
n B.-Lettcrs enclosing ten dollars will receive
prompt attention. dccS-3m.
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.. s. LORD & co.


No 1872 SaHS0me street, San francisco
Importers Of Blank Books, Stationery and
Papers Of Every Description,
WOULD invite tho attention of the trade to
VI their large stock OF Paper, Stationery ann
Blank Books. to which they constantly receiv
ing additions, which they will sell at the lowest
prices. Our stock consists in part Of
PRlNrING PNEB-siZes Z2X32; 23X33; 2lX3l;
2IX3S; and 2SNi2; superior quality.
WRApPiNG PArERS Manila, Hardware and
Straw all sizes.
WrirING PArEG3-Lettcr Gap. Brief, Note and
Book papers OF every description
PLlyGNG CABps-Cohcn's and Samue IIart's
Steamboat, IHghlander, hIlSer Merry Andrew
and Eagle playing cards.
INEs-Mayuard q Noyes David u Blacks and
Mnold's writing and copying Inks
BLANK BooKS-of every kind and size
SrrH0NEHY-u large and varied stock.
ALS0-Solc agents for the Pacific coast of White
\ Cos Type Foundry and Wells u Webb's wood
Type and Furniture.
AIS0--Agcnis for Il. Hoe a Co.'S and the Rug
giles COS Printing Presses.
Constantly on hand, large stock of Printers
cards, card board and matercl Of every kind TO
which we would invite the attention of Printers.
Having resident partner in New York we are
prepared TO receive orders for goods in the above
line, which will be filled promptly and on the
most favorable terms y. S. LORD x co.
MI 3m. No. l32 SanSomc street. San Francisco.
Y 4 y l. I,'IN IyNT
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Jmn0rtant InfOrmationl

ENOR TIE LAST TEN YEARS, my attention
X has been directed 10 the investigation and
treatment Of the ro-UMARY organs. Having
treated them in all tnir various stages, | am sat
isied that | have, by constant practice arrived at
the best and most reliable course of treatment
Universal success is the reward Of the care and
attention have devoted to this branch of my pro-
fession. challenge the world for an instance of
failure. when the patient had done justice to him
self. Persons afflicted with Vcnereal Diseases
rheumatism. &c, would do we'll to give me trial
and pledge myself to give ample satisfaction by
permanent and speedy cure.
Office in Room No. y, under the Odd-Fcllow's
Hail. corner of 3rd and X streets. Sacramento
DIR. a. BALL.
n i. Letters enclosing ten dollars, will receive
prompt attention. decS-3m
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GtTRAYED OR STOLEN from Noodles Tl@
~ Ranch, on the Auburn and Illinois W.
town road, about the 10Th or 10th April last six
pack mules; one Grey Horse Mule with some
black spots and Spanish brand, one Bay Mare
Mule little lame in left hind leg, three Light
Sorre Mare Mules, white some in the face of each,
light names and tails, and one Bright Sorrel
Mare Mule, blind in the right cyc and when lost
lame in the right fore foot. The above reward
will be paid for the delivery Of the above descrb-
ed mules TO the undersigned at Richardson Hill,
in Township No. 7, Placer County. or at Noodles
ranch. KING CO.
Richardson's Hill, July 7th, If
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GENERAL DIR ECTO K Y
Government Of the United States,
THE NATIONAL. EXECUTIVE.

THE NATIONAL. EXECUTIVE.
Franklin PIERCE. of New Hampshire, President
of the United States
DAvrD r. ATcuIsoN, of Missouri, Vice President,
pro tenn. ,,,>-r,1,
William L. Marcy, of New York, Secretary of
State.
James Guthrie, of Kentucky Secretary of the
Treasury
Robert McCcllaud, Of Michigan, Secretary of
the Interior.
James c. Dobbin Of North Carolina Secretary
of the Navy.
Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, Secretary of
War.
james Campbell, Of Pennsylvania, Postmaster
General -.,
Caleb Gushing, OF Massachusetts,, Attorney
General,
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United States judicial Officers.

FOR TIE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, JUNE l,
1855.
H. McAllister, Circuit Judge for California
and Oregon.
Isaac S. X: Ogier District Judge
Edward Hunter Marshall.
Charles f. Carr, District Clerk.
Pacfcus Ord, District Attorney.
VIM. H. Wallace, L. S. Commissioner, at Santa
Barbara
Alex. S. Taylor, Deputy Clerk and U. S. Com
missioner at Monterey.
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DIR. L. J. CzAPKAY, of san Francisco.

DIR. L. j. CZAPkAY, of San Francisco. whose
advertisement appears in another part of this pa
per, has met with unprecedented success and out
stripped all rivalry with his professional brethren
to whom his success might teach the necessity of
strict adherence to honorable treatment Of pa
tients. The necessity Of a gentleman Of the Dr.'s
intellectual and professional ability has been long
felt ia California; where NAL practice has left its
mark upon the present. and in hereditary point
Of view, il IS TO be feared upon succeeding gene
mtons. II is strange that amid all the legal ell
actmcnt> for the protection Of society there has
not been one TO require medical practitioners to
give some evidence Of ability before they are per
mittcd to deal with human health and lifc-thc
most important Of earthly considerations Yet
strange as it is. cmpricism has for years soWn its
evils broad cast over the land. We are pleased
to say, that in DR.. CZAPKAY the people have
found one upon whom they can rely. and who has
such testimonials Of character and ability as are
unqucstionable The DR.. can be consulted free of
charge. at his rooms in Arnory Hall, corner of
Sacramento and Montgomery streets. He makes
10 charge unless he effects cure 3m.
NfISCFIfIANEOUS.
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State Government of California,

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
J. NEELy JOHNSON, Governor.
Il. NJ. ANDERSON, Lieut.. Governor.
DayidF. Douglass, Secretary of State.
Henry Bates, Treasurer of State.
George W. Whitman Controller of State. -,
Paul X. Eubbs, Superintendent of Public H.
etructon.
W. G. Wallace, Attorney General
John a. Brewster, Surveyor.
James Allen State Printer.
Wm. G. Kibbc, Quarter Master General
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GENERAL DIRECTORY.
THE JUDICIARY.

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
r. B. Taney, of Maryland. Chief Justice,
John Mclean, of Ohio Associate Justice
James NJ. Wayne. of Georgia, do
John CatrOn, of Tennessee, do
Peter V. Daniel. of Virginia, do
Samuel Nelson of New York. do
Robert Grier, of Pennsylvania, do
Benjamin r. Curtis. of Mass, do.
John n. Campbell, Of Alabama, do
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PROBATE COURT.
Hon. JAMES +. HALE. Judge.
Meets on the fourth Monday in each month.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Township No. I. 81,
Justices-L. ID. Iatimcr Carrolton; Edwin
Avery, Dotan's Bar.
Constables--W Webber. Dry Creek; Samuel
Baylcss Carrolton.
TOWNSHIP No. 2. D..
Justiccs-D. V. Mason, Gold Hill; John Barnes,
Coon Creek. ..H
Constabcs-C George Yeric; Thos. Farchld.
TOWNSHIP No ,. e, tt
,gussces-J. NJ Frey, Rattlesnake;C W Finley,
Constables-M p H. Love, Auburn Z. B. Hale,
Rattlcsnake.
TOWNSHIP No. 4.
John McNally, Illinoistown; E. Hogan, Noun
tain Springs. g.,
nstabcs-Leonard Jones, Dutch Flat S. N.
Browning Dutch Flat.
TOWNSHIP No. 5. , n
Justiccs-R. o, Cfavens Yankee Jim; William
NJ .Clanahan, Todd Valley. t..p,.g
Constablcs--A. l.. Francisco, Todd's Valley; J.
d. Cartwright Yankee jim.
TowNsuIP No. s. }.., IA
Justices Daniel Cribs, Sarahsvie; j. 7. Hig
bee Michigan City. -
Constabes-Th SIMS Michigan City; Reed
Jacobs Sarahsville.
TOWNSHIP No. 7. " T..
,Justices-T. p. Slale Iowa Hill; L. r. Sellen,
Wisconsin, ,..4 .-...t:N
Const ,bles-U. C. Ladd Iowa Hill; William NJ.
Crutcher, Wisconsin.
TOWNSHIP No. s. ~
Justices--P. G.. Hyland Last Chance,
Constabe-J. G. Walker, Last Chance.
TOWNSHIP No. g.. a.
Justices-G G. Young, Secret Ravinc; W. o,
Hayes, Taylor's Ravine.
Constabies-Newton Penry; W. II. Hill,
IrNITED STATES MAILS
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
JAMES Bowen, Post Master.
The Sacramento Mail arrives at Auburn daily
at o'clock, p. NJ Departs, every morning at
O'Clock. N...t.
Leaves for Yankee jim, Michigan Bluff and
Todds Valley, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday at o clock, P. NJ.
For Illinoistown, Iowa City and Mountain
Springs every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Arrives from the above places every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at II O'Clock, A, NJ
The U a, law requires all postage matter to be
paid in advance,
STAGES.
California Stage Company's Stages, leave for
Sacramento daily at o'clock d u
For Nevada at ! O'Clock, I. NJ.
Illinoistown
Marysvife IL NJ.
Rattlesnakc l P. NJ.
S. WHITMARsH, Agent,
YANKEE JIM LINE.
James Clarke, Proprietor.
Leaves Auburn daily at O'Clock, P. NJ. Ar
rives every morning at IL O'Clock
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YYlIE undersigned having purchased the entire
| interest OF L. O. Craycns in the business of
Garland De Land 4 Co.. also his entire establish
mcnt at Yankee Jim, consisting of his stock Of
goods, notes. accounts, Nc, and also, the entire
interests of T. O. Crayens d Co., and Of G, King
& Co., at Richardson's HILL in Placer county,
hereby give notice that they will sell the entire
stock of goods at reduced prices; and all persons
indebted to the said Garland, De Land d Co., and
to r. O. Crayens and r. O. Cravens y Co., also,
to the said c. King q Co, are requested to make
immediate settlement with them.
G. J. GARLAND.
A. De LAND.
Yankee jim, Dec. 20 1850 d29tf
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Odd-Fellows Dedication and Ball.

THE Odd-Fellows Of Washington Lodge No.
40, Yankee Jim, will publicly dedicate their Hall
on the 22nd of February next. In the evening a
Ball will be given at the Golden Gate, which has
been rettted and papered for the occasion. 1t is
one Of the largest rooms in The county
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
THE tTISE.

THE undersigned has converted the second story
of his Fire Proof Brick Building into a The
atrical or Concert Room and is prepared to let it
to companies on reasonable terms
II. 7. HOLMES.
Auburn, Jan. 2Gth, 1856. If
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LOst---S25 Reward.

OST, from my ranch, full grown DEER.
- 1t has no horns and when it left had a black
strap around the neck, to which were attached
Shree brass bells. The above reward will be given
ior the safe delivery Of the animal to me, in the
town of Auburn GEO. II. STEPHENS
Auburn, Jan. 26th, 1856.
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RELIGIOUS Notice.

THERE will be Divine Service by the Rev J
a. Brooks, every Sunday at the Methodist Epis-
copal Church at 10 o'clock A. NJ. and p NJ
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MISCELLANEOUS.
to asjyyFsGres g,R,

-
STATE or CALIF0RNGA.
County OF Placer. On this 18th day Of Jan
Uary. Il. d. 1856 personally appeared me the un-
dersigned County Clerk. in and for said county,
Mrs. Mary A. Harding, wife Of Joshua Harding,
who being by me first duly sworn deposes and says,
that she is resident of said county, and that she
intends to carry ON business in her own name. and
on her own account. from the date hereof and
that she will be hereafter individually responsible
in her own name for all debts contracted by her
on account Of her business hereinafter mentioned.
That her business will consist in keeping a Gro
Gerry and Dry Goo,s Store, at NewtoWn. in said
county. and that the amount invested in said bus
mess over and above Five Thousand Dollars, does
not come from any funds belonging to her hus
band MARY \. HARDING
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day Of Jannary. a. Il. 1856.
In witness whereof, hcreunto set my
TsEALl hand and ariX the seal Of the County
Court, JANUARY 18th, 1876.
A. g. GRANT. Clerk.
BY WM H. MARTIN, Deputy.
January 18th. 1856 3v'
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W, r, NqRGn0S2,


VMTOULD respectfully inform the public that
w he has every available facility for manulac-
turing, and is prepared to manufacture
JEWELIiY AND SILVER WARE
Of every description by competent workmcn and
at very reasonable rates. 1z,i~ Diamond. Pearl,
ane Quartz Jewelry made to order and Engraving
neatly executed
~ Particular attention given to repairing
sE1E Chronometers, Duplex Repeating Horr.
zontal. Patent Lever. and all otherkind of watches
All work wargentcd for one year.
Ia5~ Watch glasses fifty cents each.
Et5~jcWery and Musical Instruments carefully
repaired.
Quicksilvercd dust made into fine Jewelry
or run into bars. Old Gold and Silver bought or
exchanged.
zs3~Call at the store of
W. T. NORCROSS,
Watch Maker and Jewcllcr,
Sign Of the Mammoth Watch, Main street, Auburn.
October 20. 80 my
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NOTICE.

The undersigned having disposed of onc-thrd
interest in the printing material and ''good-wli'
of the Placer Heraid office to JAMES ANDERSON,
the publication Of the paper will hereafter be CON
tnued by Mitchell q Anderson
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gzG~ Those who are indebted to the undersigned
are requested to call and settle.
Jan. I, 1856. TABB MITCHELL.
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The principal Office of the L. s. District Court
for the Southern District. is at Los Angeles where
the Judge, Clerk Marshal and District Attorney
have their Offices
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y PAPER MnLs.-There are, in the United
States, 100 paper mills i'll actual operation,
having 1000 engines, and producing in the
gear 2Io000,00o pounds OF paper, which is
WORTH at ten cents 4 pound, $4,000, coo.
DO produce this quantity Of paper, 405, Geo.
900 pounds of rags are required, II pounds
OF rags being necessary to make one pound
of paper. The cost Of manufacturing, aside
from labor and rags, Is #4,050,000.
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JUDICIARY.

Hugh c. Murray. Chief Justice. =.
Solomon lleydenicldt Associate Justice.
ID. s. Terry. do do.
j. r. Beard, Clerk of the Supreme Court
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yam T<IIlI JIM.
}. S SCOTT. Il. II. SCOTT
SCOTT & BROTHER,
ID ID "a IN ~. .ls.zs. 6 II s
XANE& fEBG ,yiHI.

Exchange fer >~aie drawn by
DREXEL, SITUER d CHTRCH,
On the Principal Cities of the
ATLANTIC STATES AND EUROPE
S;ghi ChecIY or Socyul3eato d. .So1 Froacj3co.
HIGHEST Price Paid FOR Gold Dust.
DEPOSITS received. General and Special, and
all other business connected with Banking prompt
ly attended to. Jan my
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GEO. A. INEE1HNHEHe9S

GEO. 4. K .1E1iIN HIl&'S
EAGLE BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY.
1UBURN, CAL.
FaYiGE Proprietor Of this favorte old stand
4 would notify the public that he is at all times
prepared to fill the orders for his customers with
promptncss and in the best manner The best of
Cakes and CGnfectiOl,aries
PREPARED FOR
B.ALLS, PARTIES, UEDDINGS, DC,
At THE SHORTEST NOTICE.
FRESH BREAD can be had every day at his
bakery. or will be delivered in any part Of town.
as customers may desire. The patronage Of house
keepers and the public generally is solicited.
mayl2 nay GEO. y. kEEHNER.
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CALIFORNIA STAGE COMPANY.
EARE REDUCEDMl


Change OF Time!
THE COACHES Of the California E4-SS5599;4sdsl
L Stage Company leave Auburn -->I--a-.eS .eSIa
follows: From Auburn to Sacramento every
day at e, s., and II 4. NJ: from Auburn to GrasS
Valley, Nevada and Forest City, \. NJ, and l and
p. NJ; from Auburn to Yankee Jim's, Todd's
Valley and Michigan Bluffs, P NJ: from Auburn
to llinoistown. Iowa Hill and Cold Springs, II
p. NJ. from Auburn to Marysville, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays. at II o'clock. NJ; Ophir
Cold Hill and Virginia, Z A. NJ. and II NJ.
OFFICES Orleans Hotel, I'd ST., Sacramento
" Orleans Hotel. Auburn
d" Egbcrts Hotel, Ilinoistown.
" Beattio House, Grass Valley.
" Metropolis, Oriental and United
States Hotels; Nevada.
nzSs~ Persons sending letters by the drivers, to
be deposited in the Post Office, must have them
enclosed in government envelope, or they will
not be carried.
lzis~ Passengers booking their names at the Of
fee will be called for at any of the Hotels in
Auburn. S. II. WIIITMARSH, Agent.
Auburn. Sept |. 55 my
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COTNTY COTRT

COUNTY COURT.
Hon. JAMES E. HALE, Judge.
Meets on the first Mondays in January, March,
May July, September and November.
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Married.

On the l7th January at the residence OF Mr. 7.
S. Grider. on Secret iiaviDe Mr.. Allen J. Tackctt
TO Miss Mary Elizabeth Gridcr. ali Of Placer Go.
Il At Iowa Hill, on Friday The 2jth nit. by Judge
flac. G. J. iiilycr, Esq, to Hiss Anselinc Alex
ander Of The former place.
Il Offences of this kind are becoming quite com
snon, and we Shall be compelled to take decided
stand, throw oursclf into tie breach, Or farewell
TO the supremacy Of bacheorism.
A Since writing the foregoing we have had some
CHAMPAGNE with the bridegroom, and tasted the
cake, and confess feelings much modified
thercby.
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MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE.
DISTRICT C0IRT.

DISTRICT COURT.
Hon JoHN N. HOWELL, Judge.
Meets ON the second Monday in January and or
the third Mondays in April, July and October.
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WILLIAM DUCK,
YANgki1 i1l1 JIM,
PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNI.

~ ~ ~ " gFN5s
PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
u AM NOW SELLING GOODS AT REDUCED
i PRICES. and Miners are invited to call and
see lAy new and elegant stock
At THE 0LD STAND. or MAGN STREET.
One door above Adams q Co.'s Express Office
Goods packed for purchasers to any part Of the
Mines. WILLIAM DUCK.
Yankee Jim's oct. If, '5I-Gm
Dissolution.
TFIllE partnership heretofore existing bet Wecn
1 the undersigned, under the name of Garland,
De Land q Co.. in the saw mill and lumber bust
ness. is this day dissolved by mutual consent All
unsettled business Of the late firm viii be settled
by c. j. Garland and A. De Land. who will con
tiuc the business under the style Of Garland q
De Land, and are alone authorized to sign in
liquidation.
C. j. GARLAND.
a. De LAND.
K. o. CRANENS.
Forest IIil Mil, December 20. 1855. d29tf
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DISTRICT JUDGES.

-. IL. DCdIu, OltTk Oh llC supreme OOurt,
DISTRICT JUDGES.
FIRST DSTRlCT.-Deniamn Hayes.
SECOND DlsrRICr.--Joaquin Garlic.
THIRD DIsTRICT.-C Craven p. Hester.
FOURTH DIsrRICT.--John S. Hagar.
Firm DsrRICT.-Charcs NJ Creanor.
SIXTH DIsTRICT.-A. c. Monson.
SEVENTH DrsrRrcr.-E. W. McKnstry.
EIGHT DlSrRICT-J. NJ. Peters.
Ninth DISrRIcr.-W William p. Dangerield
TENTu DIsrRICT.-Wlliam S. Barbour,
Eleventh DIsrRiCr-J. NJ Howell.
TWELFTH Edward Norton,
THIRTEENTH DlSTRCT- -- -
Fourteenth DIsTRICT.-Niles Scarls
PLACER COUNTY OFFICERS.
Hon. j. +. Hale County Judge.
Wm. r. Henson, Sheriff
~ S. Grant. County Clerk.
J. Il. Crandall. Treasurer.
NJ +. Mills, District Attorney,
a. S. Smith, Assessor.
Thos. a. Young. Surveyor.
j. X. Gwynn. Public Administrator,
J. l.. Finley, Coroner,
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
J. W. Chipn, Doans Bar, 1st District,
Wm. H. Miller, Auburn, I'd
Wm. A. Rogers, Dutch Flat. Sd
Wm. D. Lawrence. Birds Flat, 4th "
D. J. Baker. Todd's Valley. 9TH
The Board meet on the first Monday in Fcbrua
y, May, August and November
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATOR'S. G. Hawthorne. Auburn
Charles Westmorcand, Iowa Hill
AssEMpLYMEN.--Silas Seleck, Rattesnake.
Lansing Stout. Beal's Bar
IT, II. Reed Yankee Jim ,
H. l.. Williams. Mineral Bar.
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COURT OF SESSIONS,

COURT OF SESSIONS. o..
Hon. JAMES T.. HALE, Presiding Judge. j. NJ.
Frey and G. W. Finley, Associates. ....4
Meets on the second Monday of FEBRUARY, May,
August and November.
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PAPE II w 4 r ElIO L S Y

SAN FRANCISCO.
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Dissolution.
G.. j. GARLAND.
A. De LAND.
L. O. GRAY EMS.
rtOI,iCE.

Forest IIill MIL December 20. 1855. d29tf
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YANKEE JIM LINE.
James Clarke, Proprietor.
Leaves Auburn daily at l O'Clock, p NJ Ar
rives every morning at II o'clock,
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500 REWARD.

Yankee jim, Dec. 20, 1886.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19
For the journal
FOr JIG JUUIHdI'
RALEIGH, December 18Th, 1856.


The published reports give only faint idea OF the
amount of business transacted by the General Assem-
bly since the commencement of the session. Inc
public affairs II. advanced Stage than has
usually been the case this early period. The mem
bers are talented attentive and evidently well versed
in the routine of Legislation every measure pro-
posed receives careful and candid consideration be-
fore decision is given on lis merits. 1t must be
peculiarly gratifying to the Democracy OF the state
whose representatives form the majority, 10 find that
the men selected have thus far proved themselves
able and faithful guardians of the important inter
ests confided to their
1t is deserving of notice, that the present General
Assembly are seemingly more popular than many OF
their predecessors if to Judge of that fact
from the amount of hospitality extended to them by
the citizens of Raleigh and lis vicinity The cares
and abors of the day have been lightened by the
cal enioyments of the evening. The two last weeks
have been fruitful in pleasant g re unions, which
serve to soften the unavoidable asparlties OF poil
cal warfare.
The closing festivty of this week was at the spa
! " two hundred Of the members of the General AS
sembly and the principal citizens OF Raleigh, Demo
Gratis Wings and g Americans" mngle in the "feas
ur anu the iopp OF soul" 1t MAJ t" all pres
ent an evening of unalloyed pleasure. The cholst'
est refreshments were the service of the numerous
guests and splendid supper closed the Joyous scene
It was after The solemn g chimes of midnight" when
the party separated; deeply impressed with the un
ceasing attention and unbounded hoSpltalues OF the
talented and popular host. LEpO.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19
The Re-openIng of the Slave Trade.

The -advIsed or totally unadvised action OF Gov
ernor Adams, of South Carolina, in bringing this
question forward in his late message, seems to have
been met by equally i'll advised movements in and
out of Congress.
On Monday last, Mr.. Ethelidge, of Tennessee,
s,rung the question in the House by offering the fol-
lowing resolution, which under suspension of the
rules and The coercion of the previous question was
passed through, against the protest of numbers of
those who voted for it, so far it simply expressed
opposition to the opening of the slave trade, but
who distinctly stated that they did not wish to be
understood as voting for Mr. Etherldge's notions
opinions on the subject:
Resolved That this House of Representatives regards all
suggestions and propositions of every kind by whOmsoever
made for revival of the African slave trade, shocking
kind and that any action the part Congress connving
at or egalEng that hord and nhuman traffic would justly
subject the and citizens the United States
the eproach and Oxecraon of all civilized and Christian
pie throughout the world.
We cannot but believe that Mr. Etheridge sprung
this upon the House for some sinister purpose. he
would accept of no amendment or modification, and
the speaker ruled all explanations out of order
Thus the resolution passed by 152 to 81; the Dem
ocrats from North Carolina voting against it and the
Know Nohngs for it.
Immediately after Mr.. Orr of South Carolina, in.
troduced the following resolution, which was passed
by a vote of 183 to 8:
ResOved That inexpedient unwise and contrary
the settled policy of the United States to repeal the laws
prohibiting the African slave trade
This, from the vote upon it, would appear to en-
body the real opinion OF the House, and was so voted
for without explanation protest, while that offered
by Etheridge did not, least not where it went any
further than this of Mr.. Orr. But what had the
House to do with this thing. 1t was not before them
formally or informally, neither directly nor by mpli-
cation. The House had nothing to do with it
Congress made to form laws, not to enact opinions
for the people,