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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24
FEMALE HERoIsM.-Greatness in

FEMALE HERoIsM.- in emer-
gency, and presence of mind, under sudden
difficulties, are often displaced in female
character. Ordinarily called the 'sTeaker
sex" women have frequently manifested on
such occasion heroism of which many man
might be proud to boast. In an account of
a recent disacter on the Hudson River Rail-
road we find the following case in point:
Mr.. Dewy, an old resident of Poughkeep-
sic, was in the second car, with his daugk-
ter. He was buried beneath the ruins,
while the daughter escaped almost uninjur-
ed. Her first thought was to assist her IA
Their, with strength almost superhuman
she engaged in removing the wreck, and by
her example melting others to the most I'M
firing efforts. She at last had the satisfac-
ton of rescuing her father, but so unmind-
full of herself had she been as hardly to
know that she had frozen both of her feet so
badly that amputation of some Of the toes
will be necessary. Where do the records
of the battle field exhibit more devoted cour-
age than was displayed by this heroic girl
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

FOREIGN NEws.-Thc most interesting
details of the foreign news brought by the
America have reference to the negotiations
in progress between the belligerents, and to
the hopes and fears that prevailed on the
peace question. The terms of the ultima
tum submitted to Russia by Austria with
the consent of the Western Powers are now
definitely known, but with respect to the re-
ception they were likely to receive from the
Gar all was still uncertainty. The gene
raj belief, however, was that he would not
accept them and that the war must contin-
ue, at least for another campaign. The
whole tone of the advices by the America,
indeed, are warlike. The French Empe-
ror's address to the Crimean troops was re-
garded as belligerent, and both the English
and French journals seem to have taken
their tone from it, This, however, may be
merely assumed from motives of policy and
with view to effect upon Russia The
counter propositions put forward by Russia
are generally ridiculed as not'likely to re-
ceive the slightest consideration from the
allies. The London Post intimates that the
war may take a new direction in the Spring
inasmuch as cit is easier to reach Berlin
than Moscow, and in the compaign, so vast
is noee ouy strength that the greater our VIC
tory" The Times, however, says that
Prussia and Austria have nothing to fear
from the allied armies so long as they retain
their neutrality.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

Mr. Macauley commenced his History of
England with an expression of his intention
to bring it ''down to time which is within
the memory of men still living" The two
volumes, however, which he has been seven
years writing, only cover a period of about
nine years-from the proclamation of Will
liam and Mary in 1859 to the peace of Rys-
wick in 1907, inclusive. Now, as Mr.
Macaulay was born in the year 1900, it is
obvious that if he writes his History thus
slowly, he may live and labor until he reach
es the age Of three score years and ten,
without bringing it down nearer than the
opening of the reign Of George I, about
hundred and forty years ago. We find no
fault with the historian for the hardness of
his work-on the contrary, we commend
him for the long and patient research which
he bestows upon his theme-but it is mani
fest that he has undertaken task, which
on the scale of the chapters thus far pub
lished, he cannot live to fulfil.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

The Norfolk Herald copies the statement
relating to the decrease of population in that
city, and says: $50 far as regards the city of
Norfolk, we can assert from our own obser-
vations and that of others better able than
ourselves to decide, that it is outrageously
erroneous. The number of deaths is at least
700 above the mark and so far from there
being 5000 absentees who have not yet re-
turned, there is not one missed, that we
know or have heard of, in all that vast crowd
which fed before the pestilence-save only
those who died abroad.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

MODE OF WEIGHING WHEAT-A petition
to the Maryland Legislature (says the Sum
is in circulation in Kent county, praying,
Gin view of the present mode of weighing
wheat sold in Baltimore city, } the enactment
of law requiring every master Or skipper
of vessel to provide himself with tested
and stamped set Of scales and wei ghts, to be
kept constantly on board; that all grain sold
by weight shall be weighed by them on the
deck of his vessel in his presence, or if ne
cessarily absent, in the presence of his mate
and the commission merchant or agent who
may sell the grain, and shall be certified by
him or them-and that the captain and mate
of every vessel shall under certain penalty
make oath before justice of the peace of
their county or city that they will well and
faithfully carry out and fulfill their duties
under this law, to the best of their know
ledge and ability, certificate of WHO oath
shall be recorded in the clerks officekof the
county or city where they reside. Or that
sworn and qualified weighers be appointed
by the Executive who shall be provided
with approved weights and scales, and shall
execute the same duties diligently and JIM
partially-and that in rendering an account
of all such operations, the surplus ounce or
ounces over the pounds shall be certified and
accounted for to the seller or his agent and
be paid for by the purchaser.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

TEMpERANcE.-A movement has been
made in the House Of Delegates of Mary
land, on the subject of a prohibitory liquor
law-an order having been adopted provid-
ing for the appointment of a committee of
one from each county and the city of Balti-
more, to inquire into the expediency of SUBJ
hitting to the people at the next general
election the question of the enactment of
such law.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

SALE OF LAND ON THE PoToMAc.-R.
Purviance, Jr., Esq, and others, sold du-
ring the past week their valuable tract of
land of eighteen hundred and forty acres,
situated about thirty-fve miles from Wash
ington city, for seventeen thousand dollars.
1t is said to be one Of the best if not the very
best tract of woodland in that section of the
country, various estimates of the wood max
ing say from thirty five to forty-fve thousand
cords. AS some encouragement to our Virgil
MIA friends, and some evidence of the increase
of the value of their lands, we would men
ton the fact that this property was bought
less than two and half years since for ten
thousand dollars. The purchasers are some
enterprising Pennsylvanians from Norris
toMn.-Sun.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

ALLIANCE BETWEEN SPAIN, FRANCE AND
ENGLAND Washington, Jan. 21.-It has
been ascertained from an authentic source,
that the long talked of alliance between
Spain and Great Britain and France, has
been formally consumated- first bind
ing herself to send into the field from ten to
twenty thousand men in the spring, her in
terests, particularly in Cuba, to be protec-
ted by France and England.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24
THE MURDER OF JUsTUs Matthew's

THE MURDER OF JUsTus Matthew's
New Haren, jan. 17.-The Grand Jury
this afternoon indicted Samuel Sly as prin-
cipal, and Rhoda Wakeman, (the prophe-
tess, and Thankful s. Hersey, as accesso-
ries to the murder of Justus Matthew'S
Their trial will soon take place. Abigail
Sables and Josiah Jackson were this even
ing discharged from prison. The prophe-
tess wept like an infant on being told that
she must remain. Mrs Hersey said, point
ing to the prophecies, s.They little know
what they are about in shutting up that
person here
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

SOMEWHAT OF A JUMpER.-Mr. John
Lawrence Bagler, in the Louisville Times,
offers to bet from $4,000 to $4,000 that he
can do as follows: Jump five feet further
on dead level than any man in Kentucky
three feet further than any man in the
United States one foot further than any
man in the world-or that he can stand fiat
footed upon the earth and leap brick wall
fifteen feet highland four thick.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

The ST.. MARY's BEAcoN.-We learn
from the Beacon of the 10th instant, that
GEORGE S. KING, Esq, has disposed of his
interest in this journal to his former part
ner, J. F. KING, Esq, who will continue
its publication, and we doubt not, with entire
satisfaction to its readers,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

CHINESE SLAVES. Several cargoes of
Chinese slaves have recently arrived at CAL
lao, and other ships are expected. A YES
sci, short time since, loaded So persons,
and had lost 122 on the passage from Swa-
ton. The mortality among them is very
great. The cargo was sold in few days
to good advantage. The cargo was sold in
a few days to good advantage. The own
ers Of farm find the Chinese slaves better
workman than others.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

A Cincinnati correspondent Of the Bos-
ton Tuuelzer writes that hogs which, at the
commencement of the season, sold at 81 per
cwt, have declined to $5.15, at which price
sales have been made. Flour is plenty at
81 per Dbl.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

We are indebted to Hon. THOMAS F.
BOWIE for a copy of the Daily Globe con-
tanning copy of his Speech on the Organ
ization of the House.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

KEEP THE MOUTH SHUT DURING CoLD
WEATHER. In the Journal of Health, DR..
Hall advises every person who goes out in
to the open air from warm apartment to
keep the mouth shut while walking Or riding.
He says:
''Before you leave the room bundle up
well-gloves, cloak, comforter your
mouth before you open the street door, and
keep it resolutely closed until you have
walked briskly for some ten minutes then,
if you keep on walking, or have reached
your home, you may talk as much as you
please. Not so doing, many heart once
happy and young now lies in the church.
yard, that might have been young and hap
|py still. But how? If you keep your
mouth closed and walk rapidly, the air can
only reach the lungs by circuit of the nose
and head, and becomes warmed before reach
ing the lungs, thus causing no arrangement;
but if you converse, large drafts of cold air
dash directly in upon the lungs, chilling the
whole frame almost instantly. The brisk
walking throws the blood to the surface of
the body, thus keeping up vigorous circu-
lation, making cold impossible if you don t
get into cold bed too quick after you get
home. Neglect Of these bring sickness and
premature death to multitudes every year %
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24
THE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 81, 1856

BALTIMORE, Jan. 81, 1856.
FLouR.-There was considerable inquiry this
morning for Flour, but there was but little done
for the reason that buyers and sellers could not
agree upon terms. Holders ask So 12 for How,
ard Street
GRAlN.-There is still very little Grain receiv-
ing, and the operations are consequently limited
Wheat-A lot of 300 bushels mixed red and
white Wheat sold to day at $50 cents. We quote
Wheat as on Saturday at 175al83 cts. for good to-
prime reds and 1S5al90 cts for good to prime
whites. In the absence of receipts, these quota
tlons are Of course nominal.
Cora lot of 400 bushels white sold at 70 cts.
and some sales of yellow were made at 74a76 cts.
Gye.-We quote Maryland and Virginia at los
Ito cts.
Oats-Sales al 80 to 40 cents.
From the American of Saturday last
ToBAcco.-Notwthstan the close Of navf->
cation, and the fact that freights to Europe ara
unusually high, there has been good demand for
Maryland Tobacco throughout the week, and sales
to the extent of $50 to 300 hhds. Maryland were
made at S. 50aS7. We quote the range of the
| market at S5aS6 for common to good quality
Ground Leaf, and $4aS7 so for common to fine
Maryland crop The receipts have been very
limited for some time past, and buyers are COM
PEELED to conne their purchases to the old stock.
The new crop is looked for with some interest.
and the first parcels brought to market on the
opening OF navigation Will no doubt sell quickly
at very fair prices. About 80 hhds. Ohio were
also sold at prices which are considered above the
market, inasmuch the desire to possess the
earliest receipts of the new crop induced more
competition among buyers. There were no inspec-
lions this week. }@E
ALEXANDRIA. Jan. IS, 1856.
GRAM Wheat-The receipts of Wheat arc
very small, market steady, with more frmness.-
Sales Of red at 1S0a 1875 cts: white l90a 1875 cts
for good to prime.
Corn 65a7Q cts for white and mixed.
Rye-S5a9O cents. y. --.-.
Oats-40a42 cents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

q HOES-A very pretty assortment Of Dress
- and Walking Shoes for ladies and en,lemen,
lust received and for sale by
octa c, w BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24
ALEXANDRIA. Jan. 10, 1856.
Nj A II RI E ID ,

On Tuesday evening last, the 22d instant, by
Rev. LEMUEL WILMER, Mr.. JOHN II. HAN
COCK and Miss MARY A. COX-al of this
county. .l
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1856-01-24

SMALL Pox.-The Lynchburg Tiryinion
says that this disease has appeared in that
town.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01

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
tents. The necessity of gentleman of the Dr.'s
intellectual and professional ability has been long
felt in California, where NAL al-practcc has left its
mark upon the present, and in a hereditary point
of view, it is to be feared upon succeeding gene
rations 1t is strange, that amid all the legal en-
actments for the protection Of society, there has
net been one 10 require medical practitioners to
give some evidence Of ability before they are per-
mtted to deal with human health and life-the
most important Of earthly considerations. Yet
strange it is, cmpircism has for years sown its
ayils broad cast over the land We are pleased
so 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 Armory Hall, corner OF
Sacramento and Montgomery streets. lie makes
no charge unless he effects a cure. 3m.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
State Government of California.

EXECUTIVE e DEPARTMENT.
j. NEEIY 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 IT.
W. G. Wallace Attorney General,
John a. Brewster, Surveyor.
James Allen State Printer.
Wm. c. Kibbc, Quarter Master General
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
ADVERTISEMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County OF PLACER. On this 18th day of Feb
rury, A. d. 1856 personally appeared belt re me.
an acting Justice Of the Peace within and for the
county of Placer and State aforesaid, Ellen Ny
rick wife of J. W. Myrick. and resident of the
county and state aforesaid. who being desirous of
avang herself Of the benefits of an act entitled
"An act to authorize married women to transact
business in their own name as sole Traders pas
sed April 18th, 1852. on oath declares that from
and after the date of this Instrument she designs
to carry on in her own name and on her ac-
count the following business to wit: Trading or
general merchandising: also, buying and selling
mining claims containing gold, situated on the
mineral lands Of the state aforesaid, locating and
holding such claims on such ands also, working
such claims and extracting therefrom the gold
which said claims may contain, and doing all
other things which may be necessary to be done
in the business or occupation of mining for gold.
The said Ellen Myrick declares that from and
after the date of this instrument, she will be indi-
vidualiy responsible in her name for all debts
contracted by her on account of the aforesaid bu-
siness. The said Ellen Myrick also declares on
oath, that the sum of money or capital which will
be originally invested in the aforesaid business is
less than five thousand dollars to-wt: the sum of
four thousand five hundred dollars
ELLEN MYRICK.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 18th
day Of February, a. D. 1856.
JOHN VAIL, J. p.
feb23 3tE in and for Township No. 3.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
NOTICE.

interest in the printing material and goodwill"
of the Placer Herald Office to JAMES ANDERSON,
the publication Of the paper will hereafter be
tinued by Mitchell d Anderson.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
Important Query?

fIHERE are numerous practitioners who are adj
l. vertising their Lostrums to the public. but the
question naturally arises to the sechcr Of TrUth
as to tch0 are the most competent and successful
in treating and curing VENEEEAL DISEASES? | am
not so cgoiistic rs to sound my own proficiency
but will leave that to the hundreds who have re-
turned to their business and ordinary avocations
permanently and speedily cured. Volumnious
testimonials will establish this fact.
Office in room No. II, under the Odd-Fcllow's
Hall, corner of 3rd and X streets Sacramento.
DIR. a. BALL.
n. B.-Lcters enclosing ten dollars will receive
prompt attention. dccS-3m.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
THEATRE.

THE undersigned has converted the second story
of his Fire Proof Brick Building into a The
atrcal or Concert Room, and is prepared to let it
to companies on reasonable terms.
III. 7. HOLMES.
Auburn, Jan. 2Gth, 1856. If
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
S, v. IL. IL.

ATOTICE TO TRANSFERS! Until further
" notice all Teamsters running their teams re-
gularly to connect with the cars Of the Sacrament
to Valley Railroad, for the transportation of
freight from any station on the line of the rail
road, to the mountain towns, will be passed free
from Sacramento, on the same train with their
freight by presenting receipted freight bill for
one ton or more Of freight, at the ticket office in
Sacramento. j. p. ROBINSON Superintend't,
Superntcndcnt's Office, Feb. /, lS56-feb9 I'm.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01

Eas- Those who are indebted to the undersigned
are requested to call and settle.
Jan. Z, 1856. TABB MITCHELL.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
Important Information!

E1NOR THE LAST TEN YEARS, my attention
4 has been directed to the investigation and
treatment of the GENITO-UNIARY organs. Having
treated them in all their various stages am sat
isfcd 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-
fess0n. challenge the world for an instance of
failure. when the patient had done justice to him
self persons afflicted with Nencreal 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 10. T., under the Odd-Felow' s
Hall. corner of 3rd and X streets Sacramento.
DIR. 4. BALL.
n. B. Letters enclosing ten dollars, will receive
PROMPT attention. dccS-3m
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
SACRAMENTO Valley RAILROAD.

SACRAMENTO Valley RAILROAD.
lssigzJ Ia jE.l ... .s EIsr
GMN AND AFTER SUNDAY, TIE. Sd inst, the
V - cars for the transportation of Passengers will
run regularly over the Sacramento NolfSy.. Rail-
road, between Sacramento and Folsom, 1s1saAlMs:
Leaving their depot at intersection of Sd h.
r streets, every day (Sundays cXceptedD at a.
". and 2 i. NJ. On Sundays, at A. NJ and
p. VI. Returning leave Folsom every day (Sun-
days cXcepted) at IL A. NJ. and Z. NJ. On Sun
days, at Il A. NJ and 4t Z. NJ.
Stopping at Brightons patcrsons, Sixteen and
Eighteen Nile House aud Alder Creek stations.
Fare between Sacramento and FCls)m, 81.
Freight viii be received as heretofore at foot of
Il street.
Rate Of Freight $3 per ton, from Sacramento
to Folsom. Return freight at greatly reduced
rates rs per contract.
As station houses are not yet completed, all
freight and baggage must be at the risk Of the
owners, if left at any station over night.
J. p. ROBINSON,
feb9 I'm Superintendent.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
GENERAL DIRECTORY.
Government of the United States.
THE NATIONAL. EXECUTIVE.

THE NATIONAL. EXECUTIVE.
FRANKLIN PIERCE. of New Hampshire, President
of the United States.
DAVID r. AreIIIsoN of Missouri, Vice President,
pro ten.
THE CABINET.
William L. Marcy, of New York, Secretary Of
State.
James Guthrie Of Kentucky, Secretary of the
Treasury.
Robert McCleiland, of Michigan Secretary of
the Interior
James G. DoAbin, of North Carolina Secretary
of the Navy.
Jefferson Davis; of Mississippi, Secretary of
War.
James Campbell, of Pennsylvania, Postmaster
General.
Caleb Cushing, of Massachusetts, Attorney
General.
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 Y. Daniel, of Virginia, do
Samuel Nelson of New York. do
Robert Grier of Pennsylvania, do
Benjamin h. Curtis, of Mass, do
John \. Campbell of Alabama, do
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
NOTICE
Ost---$25 Reward
s REV ARD.

3 REV NKJ.
GTRAYED OR STOLEN from Noodles H.
- Ranch on the Auburn and Illinois GSS
town road, about the 18th or goth 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
Sorrel Mare Mules, white some in the face of each
light names and tails, and one Bright Sorrel
Mare Mule, blind in the right eye, and when lost
lame in the right fore foot The above reward
will be paid for the delivery of the above describ
ed mules to the undersigned at Richardson Hill
in Township No. 7, Placer County. or at Noodles
ranch. KING d GO.
Richardson's Hill, July 9TH, If
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
JUDICIARY.

JUDICIARY.
Hugh C. Murray. Chief Justice.
Solomon Heydenfeldt, Associate Justice
d. S. Terry, do do.
J. r. Beard, Clerk of the Supreme Court
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
DISTRICT COURY.

Hon. JOHN NJ. HOWELL, Judge
Meets on the second Monday in January and on
the third Mondays in April, July and October.
The Placer herald., 1856-03-01
ORLEANS HOTEL T..

BROADWAY ST, AUBURN.
THIS we'll known public house has beer -
L reftted in superior manner by the un fa;.:.f
dersigned for the accommodation Of the pub 142'..
fic
The Orleans is in central and convenient por
tion of the town. and is the office Of the
CALIFORNIA STAGE COMPANY,
from whence travellers can get conveyance to al
most any point in the state.
The public are assured that no pains will be
spared in furnishing every luxury and comfort Of
the season. Particular attention will also be paid
&c iRsure neat and comfortable lodging; and the
bar wilt be Supplied with excellent liquors.
LYMAN ALLEN.
Auburn, Feb. 23rd ls56-my