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Demoine courier., 1856-07-31
Cfncinnalf stove Depot.
Stoves and TinWare,

~(opposite DR.. Woods new 9rick HoteL)
HAVING Permanently located in Ottumwa,
IL | would respectfully announce to the ci-
tizens OF Wapello County, that I have a large
aud well selected Stock Of Stoves, which I Of
fer at reduced prices.
My Stock OF Stoves consists Of the follow
ing: /"
The Comet, a double oven Stove, Best Pre-
MUM, ~Ironton Premium, Coal Juno, Kansas
PaIlor, Union Box, Ohio Box, six and seven
plate Stoves; all Of which are warranted to give
satisfaction.
Also, Dog Irons, Duck Tea Kettles, Sugar
Kettles, Brass Kettles, Basting Spoons Toy
Cups for children, Fancy cake cutters, Tart
Pans; and variety Of Jappaned ware, such a.
busting Pans, Dudging Boxes, Bread waters,
Tea canisters, etc.
Being a practical and experienced mechanic
in this business, ! am prepared to do all kinds
Of work in Copper, Sheet Iron, and Tin, Per-
sons wishing Stoves and Tinware, would do
well to give me a coll.
J. PRUCH.
June 10th, '56.-no l7.y
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Council Temple Of Honor No. 3.
ouncIL TEMPLE No. Q, meets at Templsrs
Hall every Friday evening, 1t I 10 O'Clock p.
~.
.TiansieDt Brethren 10 good standing are in
vited to give Us . call.
J HUMPHREys, w r.
May 9Th, '56-n1l-1y.
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DOMESTIC GOODS, Just received a
Superior lot Of
Heavy feelings, Brown Sheetings, BleceS and
un-bleced ~Shirtings, Hickory do; Apron
Cheeks. Irish Linnens, Linnen Table
Cloths; Colored do; Linnen for
Coat and Pants,
And-a general assortment Of Domestic Good,
which ] will sell at Gerry loo prices; call and
examine them.
IL. STREET.
Nav, eth, 1866
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GRAND RALLY
II s!

Forever f1oai that standard sheet,
Where breathes the foe, but falls before as,
With Slavery's cause beneath our Feet.
And Freedoms banner streaming DER us.
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U-T-A resolution has pissed both
.-Houses ..of Congress to adjourn on the
18th prox.
Demoine courier., 1856-07-31

The Republicans of Wapello
County viii hold a Mass Meet
ing in Ottumwa, on
Saturday next, August End,
In which it is expected that all
Friends of Freedom in this and
adjoining Counties, will particip-
ate, and, with baskets well filled
with the good things Of life, con-
tribute the material of a
FREE DIN E n.
The Hon. / CoDDING and 9TH
er able Speakers will address the
Meeting, and occupy as much
time, as the exercises of the day
vii! permit.
The Services Of a
> BRASS BAND
Have, been engaged monster
poh and flag will be raised, and
a good time had generally.
REPUBLICANS. COME OVTH
Bring your wives and daughters.
We want to see you all. The
use of the Court House having
been secured for the evening, the
speakers who. may not have an
opportunity of delivering address
ses during the day will then be
heard.
BY order Of the
/. w. C C. 4 ASSOCIATION.
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$4,000

WE expect to keep a full supply Of Lath on
hand through the season, for sale at low rates
foa CASH ONLY The highest prices paid for
Lath timber, straight and round mot slpllt) SIX
inches and upwards in diameter.
MYERS Il DAVIS,
Ottumwa, May 7th, '56-n1 LIT
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-
TINE undersigned have just opened q Furni-
i tire wareroOm, in the building formelv
occupied byJ Ellerman, ON Front s.. Ottum-
wa, Iowa, where they are now receiving d.
rectlyfrom Cincinnati, an e cellent assortment
OF Household Furniture.
of all kinds, which they propose to sell on the
most reasonable terms. Their stock consists
in part of
walnut and Mahogany Bureaus,
with and without glasses. 3edsteads, plain
aid fancy posts, from four to seven feet high:
Breakfast, Dining, Dessert, Stard and Centre
Tables Sofas, Chairs, Cane, and Wood Rock.
ers, Rim and Slat Backed; Child's Table Chair
and Rockers; Bannister, Slant, Rimmed Back-
ed and Scallop Top Setting Chairs
Lounges, Mattresses and Cradle.
Cribs,
They also carry on the
CABINET BUSINESS.
N all its various brunehes, and orders nav be
left with the fullest assurance OF their receiy.
ing prompt attention, and being filed with the
besr, material and finest workmanship.
Gentlemen and ladies wishing TO dur.
chase, are invited to call and examine our stock,
We are determined 10 sell - low q any other
establishment in the country,
Colins made to order.
WaTe-room 9Th door below Purghs's
! ELLERMAN& WILLIAMS.
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Il AT CALL,
w WITH
AdulterateA YAlntiMg."

To tie Citizens Of Ofiumwa and
WapeAo County.
THE undersigned would respectfully say to
the above citizens If they want DURABLE AND
FINE FINISHED PAINTING done, they had bet
ter give hun some Encouragement Of the FACTS.
Hands will be sent to the country, At any
time requested.
ALL WORK wARRENTED TO GIVE sArIs
FACTION. j. 3. HUMPHREYS.
May &h, '56-n1I-f
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sylvester Benson.
botanic PH YSIOIAN.
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the Citizens Of
IN Ottumwa and surrounding country that he
will hereafter devote himself 20 the practice Of
Medicine according to the above system. -an-
GERS OF all kinds, every description Of sores,
sol eyes Of the worst grade, a. long Is they run,
rheumatism in its worst form, droPsy and con-
sumtion; in short ell forms Of disease, spe div
cured OF greatly relieved.
Office corner Of Second and v ASH
ington Streets.
Feb. It'll. 1856 no. 81, ".
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!, GLASS = NAILs.-A GOOD supply viii
be found a. ID. STREET.
May, 27th. 1856.
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FLUTES. vIOLlNS, ACCORDKONS and
FLuTlNAS for sale BY w L ORR
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FANCY GOODS.-French and Spanish
Fans, Jet, BRACELETS, Morocco aud Ribon Belts
Porte Monies, Purses, Silk and Satin plain and
Fancy Psrarols, Ladies Kid and Fancy Silk
Gloves, Silk, Short and Long Mills, White
Black and Stale Gotten Hole, Black and White
Silk Do. Erb'd. and Cord d Skirts, Grass do.
snd a large lot Of Fancy articles to numerous
to mention, by j. L. STREET.
May, 9th, 1886.
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HATS & CAPS.-Panama, Leghorn,
Palm Lsaf, Brown French and Hungarian,
Wide Awake Cass, Hats, and . variety Of Glaz-
ed Caps, for sale by J. L. STREET.
May, s7th, 1856.
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D0NNETS.-Ths latest styles, just re-
ceivsd by ]. L. STREET.
May 9th, 1856.
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CLOTHS &-CASAMER,s.-Superior
Black Cloth, Fancy aud Plain Cassamerts, for
sale at I. ScREETyS
May, 9th, 1856.
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26
''Off with His Head. "

Under this very significant caption the
State Journal of the 22nd inst, makes the
following announcements
at was stated in we'll informed circles yester
day that Gov. johnson had positively signiiied te
his Private Secretary, "Caxton" that his services
were no longer required in the Executive Depart
ment.h
The Journal suggests that the discharge o.
this gentleman is probably on account of the
two free use of Caxtons pen. If this be true
it is but a poor way to refute the charges
made in these political letters The facts
still stand forth in black condemnation al
though the Governor may relieve himself Of
the responsibility of any part in giving them
circulation.
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26
Pro.Slavnrv.

One Of the artful dodges Of the SO called
"Repubicans," is to denounce the democrats
as pro-slayery men, This accusation is rung
in on every possible occasion, and is asserted
with the confident impulence that character
ICES the demagogue, whenever he proposes to
carry conviction by the simple declaration Of
a position.
The democratic party iia,v toIsen tho
ground, that as nation we have no right to
interfere with slavery as domestic institu-
ton in either Of the States or Territories.
We support the principle of the Kansas
and Nebraska Territorial Acts, which special
ly declare that Congress neither legisates
slavery into nor out Of the Territories; that
it is question entirely for the people who
are to be directly affected thereby. The re-
publcans being the set-constituted con
science keepers of the people who are to
move into the territories Of the I. States,
wish Congress specially to declare, that they
shall in no instance have the privilege, eth
er now or in all time to come, of deciding
this question, and if they should attempt to
do so, to use the authority Of the general
government to interdict their action, and for
Congress to refuse to admit any such terrific
rv admission into the Union as State.
Now because the democracy will not en-
dorse this ilHberal and tvrancal rule they are
denounced by these selt-righteous politicians,
as being in favor of slavery;-men from the
South are ironically called the ''chivalry," and
northern men are insulted with the title OF
| s.dOuf,h focn y anl 6anounca1 nc traitors tO
the North.
With this state of facts we apprehend the
public will have no difficulty in coming to
proper conclusions, as to whether the demo-
Gratis are proslavery, or are in fact more lib
eral in their political views than these repub-
licans.
We call upon all true men to stand firm by
the truth regardless of this clamor
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26
' cry Respect'y, &c,
II. FITZSIMMONS.

DEATH OF r. G NoyEs.-It is with regret
that we announce the death, yesterday Of
Mr.. Noycs, President of the Pacific Express
Co. He came to California in 1850, was
agent Of Adams d Co. at Placervile and
Stockton, and afterwards had charge of the
Express Department of that firm. Upon
the failure Of that House, he organized the
Pacific Express Company, was made its Pres
ident, and retained what he had LONG held
the entire confidence of his associates. A
few months since he visited the Sandwich
Island for the benefit of his health, but
received rather injury from the voyage.
Perhaps no man among us so thoroughly
understood the Express business, and few if
any, more merited confidence and esteem.
S. r. Chronicle
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26
Breaking up Of the Meeting Of Republicans
at Sacrmento City on Saturday evening

Breaking up OF the meeting OF kepuOllCauS
last.
Our exchanges from Sacramento announc-
ed the fact that the republican element was
about to show itself among the people below
on Saturday last, and we were anxious that
they should, firmly believing that they could
not succeed with the intelligent conservative
men of this State
1t seems however that some il-advised per-
sons ntertered and broke up the meeting.-
From the best information we can CLEAN
neither party were responsible for this as par
ties, and in our view it was d most inexcusa-
bic act on the part Of those persons who did
it.
The State Tribune condemns it, and char
ges the act upon the democrats. The Jour-
mol condems it also but with more show Of
reason hurls the accusation against the *. Ms
SAYS the Journal:
what have the Democracy to fear from Black
Republicanism? We exist only in the Intelligence
of the people and firmly reliant upon the truth of
our faith, we do not object to discussion. Not so.
however with the Know Nothings. They well
know that this Black Republican movement will
ulSOfpaulSe ana destroy lnclr us III ntlS
ready destroyed it in New Hampshire and all the
northern states. Hence. it is matter Of life and
death to them that the Black Republican party
should be npped in the bud. From time imme-
mortal the Democratic party has been arrayed
against Abotionis,n, and i'll what form soever it
has come up--whether under the name of northern
Know Nothingism or Black Repubicanism and at
the present time when the great 'Amercan" par
ty is afraid to take position on the Nebraska Kan
sas act the invipcble national Democracy occupy
proud and impregnable position. We are fear
less of discussion. because we know we shall win
because we know that every conservative from
New England well as from Texas, will before
next November be found in our ranks
The Union states the fact Of their meeting
being broken up, and in conclusion gives the
following wholesome advice:
The true policy is to let those men speak, if
they wish to; if not answered or opposed they will
make but few converts, but let their meetings be
broken up few times us that one was last Satur
day night. and we shall not be surprised to hear of
Republican organizations all over the State. Dis
turbing that meeting was a political bunder"
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26
Gold Hill Democratic Club.

We were present at meeting of this Club
on the evening of the 10th inst, at their room
in Gold Hill, and are gratifed in being able
to assure our friends, that the stout democ
racy of that place are fully alive to the contest
before us.
The best of feeling prevails among them,
and everything indicates state Of prepara-
ton that will tell upon election day.
We commend the vigilance of the Gold
Hill democrats to the members of the party
in other parts Of the county as worthy of i'm
itation.
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26

Such is the general summary Of the doings
of the SEVENTH LEe1sLATuRE of California
1t ought, however, to be added, that the Gov
ernor has interposed, as often as he could,
consistently with the pledge he made on the
day of his Inauguration, the veto power, en-
trusted to his hands No less than eleven OF
these sage statutes-alittle more than deci-
nation - have received his condemnation,
only one Of which passed ron aJstante, by a
constitutional majority. 1t is impossible to
say, with certainty, how many more bills are
maturing, and will be hurried through before
adjournment.
Enough, however, has been seen to con-
vince us that if the present Legislature is not
the wickedest, it is by no means the wsest
that has assembled in the State. Fully aware
of this fact themselves, they spend most of
their time in doctorng up old devices, instead
of inventino new ones. They have tampered
with almost every law on the statute book,
and tinkered little on the Constitution.
They have grumbled with each other, and
growled at the Governor The two Houses
have differed irreconcileablv, on almost every
important measure that has come before
them, and check-mated each other at every
move; and finally, though they have accom-
plished thus far, but little for the State, and
added nothing to their own fame, yet it
must be confessed that they have very con-
sistently and punctually drawn their pay, and
vindicated their undoubted right to the title
by which they will be known in history, as
the first hnosc Nothing Legislature that ever
assembled in California-perhaps this cpl
logue might be added, and they acted accord
ingly."
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26
For tie Placer Herqld.
"Self Sealing Envelopes Insecure, -
AUBURN, APRIL 20, IS;

Mr.. Editor;-The New York CONNER
caption, calls the attention Of the letter wri-
ting world to the uncertainty Of self-sealng
envelopes as revealed by evidence adduced in
the examination into the charges against
Palmer in England. The great convenience
of this method Of sealing envelopes, over all
others heretofore adopted, is universally ac-
lnowledged, and to be compelled to ''return
to the age Of sealing wax" as many Of the
London journals suggest will be rendered
necessary urlveg ....t .,,Il--;-~ ~,,,ala,,e =
provided, is a necessity evidently replete with
Inconvenience to the whole community Of
letter writer's, and more especially the com
mercial world. Such a necessity can be OBJ
Waited.
The mode in which letters are now opened
so as to avoid detection is by wettng the
tongue Of the envelope, permitting the mos-
ture to strike through the paper and soften
the adhesive matter. am satisfied from the
result of repeated experiments, that if Col
lodion" be spread on the outside Of the en-
veopc and Immediately over the gum or adj
hesive substance, by which the letter is seal
ed, that the difficulties thus complained of
are entirely obyiated. Colodion is made by
dissolving gun cotton in ether, it is sold by
druggists as liquid adhesive plaster, and is
perfectly imperyious to water, When ap-
piled to a wound upon the hand, it remains
unaffected by washing and does not disap-
pear until worn off. When applied to paper
it strikes through and Incorporates itself with
the fibre, nor does it seem to effect in the
slightest degree the adhesive substance. For
the purposes Of greater security the Collodion
may be also applied to the inner side Of that
portion Of the envelope to which the tongue
attaches. When the envelope is sealed the
adhesive is protected as it were between two
plates Of glass as no moisture will affect it,
In no method can it be opened without so
injuring the paper as to leave traces Of vio-
lence, by which it may be detected
Until envelopes are thus prepared for the
market by the manufacturer, individuals can
procure bottle of Coodion at the nearest
drug store and by applying it to the envel-
opc with camel hair pencil, as above direct
ed, may protect themselves against the inves-
tigation of the curious.
Very Respecty, &c,
H. FITZSIMMONS
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26
Raising the Fees Of Office.

Mr.. Selleck, of this county, made an inet-
fectua effort the other day, in the Assembly,
to increase the burthens Of the people of this
county by increasing the fees of office. This
gentleman, who has no interests with our
people and who in all likelihood will not re-
turn to take up his residence in the county,
has improved his last opportunity to give US
parting kick.
In bright contrast to the action of Mr..
Selecl we find the couduct of Mr.. Stout
We have been an observer Of the latter gen
tleman's course, and take pleasure in award
inc to him the credit Of steadily endeayoring
to act up to the professions which induced
the people to elect him. by his straight for
ward course he has made himself felt in the
legislature, and his honesty will be properly
appreciated by his constituency.
We do not like Mr. Stout's politics, but we
are always prepared to do justice to those
who differ from US in that respect
When this proposition Of Mr. Seeck 5
came up, it was opposed by Mr.. Stout as will
be seen by the following extract, which we
tsho fso.4l tho Union.
Mr. SEIIEcK introduced bill to regulate the
fees of county officers of klamath ColuSi aul
Placer counties
Motion made to suspend the rules.
Mr. Stout said: | hope the rules will not he sus-
pended to consider this bill. 1t has for its object
an increase Of the fees Of Sheriff OF Placer county
am opposed to raising the fees Of any officer in
the county have the honor in part to represent
The Sheriff of our county has not his superior in
any county in this State, | shall always be will
ing to do all can for him. not inconsistent with
my duty to others; but the people of our county
are heavily taxed. the county is in debt, aud dc
not think they will quietly submit to any change
which will tend to an increase Of their taxes cX
cept to extingnish their present Indebtedness.
know that the present fees Of the Sheriff of oul
county are small compared with what they have
hitherto been; but | also know that there are
good men in our county who would be glad tC
take the office with its present fees. Then sil
how can l. consistently with my duty to my con
stituents. support this proposition? | therefore
hope the House will refuse to now consider this
by suspending the rules but that we will preserve
our consistency by refusing to pass this bill.
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26

Gg In our advertising columns of this
week will be found the advertisement of
LEONARD SCorr & Co., in relation to the
great reprints of standard British periodi-
GALS The London, Edinburgh, North Brit
ish, and Westminster Reviews, and Black
woods Magazine, have long been esteemed
by the American public as the most useful of
foreign literature, They contain contribu-
tions from the first men of letters in the old
world, The publishers in the United States
are cndeayoring to induce patronage by af-
fording as will be seen, increased facilities for
the early receipt and distribution Of the
works, almost simultaneous with their APP
pearance in Great Britain. The miner has a
great deal Of spare time upon his hands, and
most of them we know are great book worms,
we are satisfied they cannot invest their mon
rv in any other works Of this description
where they will obtain an equal amount OF
reading matter, by persons Of such decided
and acknowledged merit, as is found in their
works 1t is now the commencement Of the
year, and perhaps good time to form clubs,
&c, so that you may enjoy the treasure as it
flows fresh from the mint.
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26
District Court.

This Court has been in session during the
present week, and although there is large
calendar for the term, but few trials will
probably take place.
In the People against Geo. Wilson, con
tnuan"e was granted on the application OF
the defendant In the case of the People VS.
Gallagher, there has been one rial, jury dis
agreed. and the cause has been set for trial
again on Wednesday next.
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26

TEAMsTER INJURED. A teamster named
E. jenkins, residing near Ilinoistown, Placer
county, was seriously hurt on yesterday after
noon by falling from his loaded wagon while
it was defending at a rapid rate into the
ravine just this side Of the old Portuguese
ranch, on the Auburn roal Both the front
and hind wheels passed over his thighs cut
ting through to the bone. Fortunately a
number of other teams were in company,
and the wounded man was mmediatey y cared
for, and at last accounts was doing well.
Uni0n
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26
cY OUR SHIELD THE STARS AND STRIPES
AUBURN, APRIL 26, 1856.
Theatre,

Mexican Buchanan appears to morrow evening
10 the character of Richard H. assisted by Messrs.
Leman, Anderson and others. Mr.. Buchana las
quite reputation as an actor, and we hope our
citizens will turn out and enjoy the treat present
ed to them, by the best Stock Company now in
the State.
Mr.. Holmes has made Improvements this week
in the arrangement of the seats Of the Theatre,
which will make it much more pleasant for the
ladies'
The Placer herald., 1856-04-26
Yankee jim Correspondence.
YANKEE JIM, April Is, 1906

Mr.. Editor:-I have ust opened the An
nual Report of the Surveyor General OF the
State of California, and find on page lib
description of Lake Biger, Sept. 10Th, he
says:
"Since my return from the mountains rave
understood that there is a road from anke > III
which crosses the Truckee River on the north
western side of Bgler Lake. and then follows the
river up to the lake. round the north END OF
which it winds and then crosses over into Washoo
Valley. There are others, also who state that
there is an out let from Bgler Lake to Washoo
Valley. If such is the case, G. rtainly route
could be obtained. which would ofier an easy
grade to the plains &c.
How is it that the citizens of Placer coun-
tv can be so short sighted in regard to her
own interest, as to invest seven or eight thou
sand dollars on this route, build a road that
Wagons did pass over in 1852, and now let
the impression 90 out in a Report that 1t Is
doubtful we have even a pass to get out.
only wish to call your attention to it, as you
easily can come at the facts.
Truly Yours,
W.M.
We have referred to the report of the Sur
vevor, and it strikes lis as strange that he
could not have ascertained, beyond doubt,
that there was an emigrant road from Placer
county to Carson Valley, and upon which, as
our correspondent says, thousands Of dollars
were expended four years ago. The road
was commenced the 18th Of July, 1852, and
immigrants came into our county over the
route the same season.
With the expenditure of $4,000 it would
be as good a stage route as any mountain
road in the State of California. 1t is to be
regretted the Surveyor General did not eX-
anime the Placer road across the mountains.
That he knew of such a road, previous to his
tour of inspection, we have been informed
by a gentlemen formerly a representative
from Placer, and that Mr. Marlette at Que
time had in contemplation to return from the
mountains by cur road. If he had done so
he would have found very good wagon
road from Lake Biger to Yankee Jim's and
Iowa Hill.
The citizens Of our county should interest
themselves more than they do in the import
ant question of road across the mountains,
for by proper energy and influence we might
get the military road which will undoubtedly
be built by the General Government, to pass
through our county.