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The Placer herald., 1856-09-13
Colonel FREMoNr-liIs CHARGES FOR
SERVICES IN CALIFoRNIA

SERVICES IN OALIFORNIA
ASTOUNDING REPORT OF THE coNoREssIoN-
AL COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS.
After the return of Lieut.. Col. Fremont
from California; his accounts and charges for
services and disbursements against the L. S
Government were presented to Congress and
duly referred to the Committee on Military
affairs.
After a thorough investigation of the ac-
counts and examination of witnesses, &c, the
Committee reported to Congress as follows
viz:
"Claims against the United States for funds ad
vanced, subsistence and supplies of all kinds fur
nshed or taken for the use of the volunteers serv
ing under the command of Captain John c. Ere
mont in California during the year 1916 amount
| ing to S27S,S 25, have been presented for the
consideration of the board.
THE limited powers conferred upon the board
by law restricted it in the examination of the
claims presented TO simply receiving such explain
ations and testimony as might be offered for the
claimants or their agents or assignees and not
to seek the same from any other than official
sources such as the records of the Treasury and
the Departments of Government mi gnt furnish.
THE insutliciency of the testimony produced
the irregularities and conflicting nature of some
of the accounts presented: the irreconclabe diff
erences of prices paid for similar articles; the
fact that many articles have been charged for
more than once, and at widely different prices;
the want of proof or explanation Of the necessity
or object of heavy purchases and expenditures
the apparent and unexplained magnitude of the
expenditures in comparison with the force actually
employed, &c, make it proper to refer the sub
.ect to Congrhss for such further legislation as
may be deemed expedient."
See Cong. Globe, vol 26, PIP 596, second ses-
sion 32d Congress, February II, 1923.
Now the question is, shall we trust this
man with $l0O,o0o,000 Of the peoples mon
ey The so-caIed "Republicans' say Col.
Fremont shall be our next President; but
all true Americans and the National Democ-
racv say he shall not.
With him and his party it is altogether a
question of dollars and cents-a bold attempt
to secure the public funds for private USES
TO set up one section of the country against
the other, and to use the public treasure for
speculative purposes Shall such wic&edness
90 1nTunished
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The P1r RIVER SrAeE.--The stage re-
norted to have been broken to pieces and
burned by the Indians on Pitt river, q couple
Of weeks since, was brought to this city yes
terday. The thorough pieces wore broken
and the top (it is covered wagon torn OF.
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New CANDIpArE-The To,On 7'a!k says,
in the event of success, Geo. B. Tingley will
be candidate Of the Republican party, for
the Office Of United States Senator.
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AUBURN, PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 49, 1885,

don, President; VIM. Mcclure, r. c. Poland,
J. H. Baker, D. B. Curtis, G. G. Newman,
Vice Presidents; and James Herrick and B.
F. Myres, Secretares-and the following re-
pular
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Vice Prest.
MEETING OF THE DEMOCRAT.
&c CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
AUBURN, SEPT. 9th, 1856.

hVBUKN, pEPT' UtTI, TOUT
At meeting Of the Democratic Central
Committee, elected by the Democratic Coun-
ty Convention at Auburn, convened on Fri
day, Sept. 5th, 1855, Joseph Walkup was
unanimously elected Chairman; T. ii. Clay
ton, Secretary; and S. g. Astin, Treasurer.
On motion, it WAS
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TERMS:

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Order of Business.


1st. Nomination of State Senator.
I'd. Four Members of Assembly.
Sd. Sheriff.
4th. County Clerk.
5th. County Treasurer.
9th. Prosecuting Attorney.
7th. County Assessor.
9Th. Surveyor.
9rh. Coroner.
10th. Public Administrator.
18th. County Super't Public Instruction.
18th. Election of 13 delegates to State
Convention
18th. County Central Committee.
Mr.. O'NeiIl moved that a majority of all
the votes cast should be necessary to a
choice. Adopted.
On motion, the Convention then proceed
ed to ballot for candidates.
Nominations for State Senator were de-
clared in order when the Hon. Joseph
Walkup and Judge Filzsimmons, we're placed
in nomination: Walkup lO6 votes; Fitzsim-
mons II.
Hon. Joseph Walkup having received a
majority of the votes cast was declared una
nimouslv elected, on the motion of the Hon.
II. Fitz simmons.
On mott N of Col. Mcclure the Conven-
ton th,'r proceeded to ballot for two cand-
'a'es from the lower part Of the county, for
Assembly.
The following gentlemen were placed in
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JOB PRINTING.

Large additions have recently been made to the
Job o ,fce, and work of all descriptions will be
executed in a superior manner.
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THE PLACER HERALD

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, AT THE OFFICE,
Main Street, Auburn, Cal, (at the old stand,) by
TABB MITCHELL. JAMES ANDERSON.
MITCHELL & ANDERSON.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-25
Wing National Convention.

We express the earnest wish that the recommcn-
dation of the Virginia Wing Convention for the
holding of a National Wing Convention in the city
Of Baltimore on the third Wednesday in September
next, will meet with prompt and cordial response
from our Wing brethren in every State in the Union
II there be an honest DESIRE know there is
to re-organize and rerevive the glorious Wing party
of the Union, the proposed movement cannot fail to
exact the hearty concurrence Of all true Wings
everywhere. We therefore earnestly urge upon
our Wing companions in other States to take the
matter in hand at once, and appoint strong and ef.
fcent delegates to attend the convention. There is
no time to lose. Whatever is done must be done
quickly. And surely the Importance to the princi-
Piles and hopes the Wing party of a National Con.
venton at the time designated cannot be overesti.
mated. If we fail now to reorganizc the party. as a
National party is there not great danger Of fail
ing in the attempt altogether We invoke for this
subject the serious and prompt confederation OF
Wing friends throughout the Union Let the con-
vention be held and let all the Sts,es be fully and
ably represented. Aud then will break upon the
Wing party once more bright and glorious future.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-25

We dislike, while our neighbor Is Growing and brag
sing so high for old Buck to disable the wings OF his
fancy by bIsw from few stubborn facts. But, how
ever dsAgreraJlc the necessity it bravey
Our reaiers that the Enquirer i particularly
uban the prospects of Buchanan in the Northern
stat and they equally sure spprehend that it,
S,nguine demonstrations all sham ard that like ter
rtied urchin it is only whiSiug keep its courage up
We contend-aud the facts sustain us-hat Buchanan
virtually out Ot the in the Mort section OF the
Union, aud that the there is simply aud enpha
ally between Fillmore and Fremont For the truth OF
opinion, then, "let facts be submitted n candid
void
In redemption OF the promise made yesterday to re-
fresh neighbofs memory little proceed to men
o- fe~ OF thu D,mocratic newspapers which have
lately deserted the standard OF Buck aud Dock aud raj
lied under that OF Free Soil aud Fremont
The Portland EkposifOr, leading adv ocate Of the
Democratic in Mime last year, refuses 90 for
buchanan, aud now supports Fremont.
The Rockford illinois, DsStoerat always heretofore
.tiunch aud Jealous Old Line Democratic psper, has
hostei the OF Fremont.
The Pulaski Democrat, published in os~ego county,
New York has hauled down the Buchanan dig aud hoist.
ed the cOlors of Fremont.
The Republican, a Democratic paper published in
Lewis county, New York AMI always firm heretofore
up the black dag of Fremont.
The Northwestern Democrat Minnesota, having at
first decided 90 for Buchanan has in favor
Fremont and Dayton.
The New Orleans D.utsehe Zeituay German Demo-
cratic paper with the age. circulation in the Southern
States, has up the OF Fremont and Dayton
The Louisville Anseiger, another German Democratic
paper had the Buchanan flag hosted but has taken it
down, aud now goes for Fremont
These, presume, about many nuts the En-.
qres teeth already edge will be able crack
day We promise it, however feasti such Injuries
during the entire We remark only that the re
ireshtnens give to-day all By yesterdays mail
The conclusion Of the mter is, that Buchanan
the ring, while Fimore's prospects bright aud beau
| tful All bail to our glorious candidate!
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-25

fabrication studied misrepresentation, and glaring
falsehood and calumny, is without parallel in the
history Of party conflicts in this country The spirit
of utter and hopeless desperation seems to have
ken unressted possession Of the minds and hearts Of
the Buccaneer Democracy, and it is their evident
purposes to seek to make up in reckcssness what
they lack in the way of TACT and argument II that
be their aim, be- it So We would prefer a canvass
conducted in different style, but We ready to
meet il in any conformsble to the tastes
and wishes Of our opponents That point understood
We draw the sword, and throw away the scabbard,
and leave the result to the impartial arbers of hu-
man iate-Provdence and the Right
In conclusion need only allude to the fact,
which has been entirely ignored by the Democratic
press that the resolutions of the late Wing Conven-
ton pledge the party stern resistance to the re-
peal of the Kansas BILL and the faithful
uphoaing Of ths rights of the South, lat all hazards
and to the last extremity" Having said thus much
in way Of explanation, we bid the internal hosts
Of the Buccanecr Spoismen to wave their pens and
wag their tongues, and do their very worst
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-25
IHnR rur Wuia

lfoR rHr VINO.
Aessrs. Editors: learned with no little surprise at
Pttsyvsnia court yesterday, that "DAne Rumor" who
seems Ito spend her time nothing else to tell some
Jdiss, well new thing. represents as having
gone to the support Of Mr.. Buchanan.
Now, whilst not gnDrant o the fact that my pre-.
iercncc TO- this that candidate Il matter of the most
profound indifference to the public please occupy the
position which is most agreeable myself take this
OCCASION therefore, say that such impression has
been made on the mind Of individual by any express
sion which has fallen from me- language must have
been interpreted dntiphrdstieaiy
have not only not heard any good why any oa>
and least OF ALL why any admrcr OF Henry Clay should
vote Tor Nj. Buchanan; but know many Why every
man who has proper regard for the Constitution Of
the country and Tor just, impartial and faithful adnius.
traton OF all laws passed in Pursuance thereof should sup
port that distinguished statesman Who dsdaning serve
as the chief Of faction, would rule only the President
OF the Nation and Who. in looking the broad map
his country, recognizes geographical Les but those
which separate that country from Forcgn Nations
So. therefore, most heartily, aud my frs choice
orer all Others for MLLARp FiLLNoRk Aud trust that
We shall have in his election the gratifying that
kind Providence has not given up a victim the
folly or the faction Of misguided or wicked men.
THOMAS p. ATKINSON.
Danville, Va, July 22d, 1856
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-25
Docior. differing

The burden Of the BHqHirers soug has been that the
PRESENT contest is entirely between Buchanan and Ere.
mont aud that every given the South to FILLMORE
wouI be much in aid OF the Black Republican, But
tie Washington S,qtnel-a Democratic paper
that is probably we'll posted the Enquirer, and
whose opinion perhaps il entitled to much weight p
Why it speik- OF Frenont's chances thus
"lIc will only the Abolition voie-sghtly aug
mented by few renegade Wings and Free Soil Demo
Gratis n hds MT III ysnotea chance Of There
uLIrfya probability that he pH carry a, many State.
Gen. Scott. Messrs Seward, Weed Greeley Gidiings
Co. will have to try their hands with some body else
They eH nsr'r get Po'ses'on Of the government hroigh
the ins'rumeataihy Of Jotn O. Fremont"
II this b. sI-ani Democratic paper At Washington
says it is-why shold the Enquirer and its allies here
in Virginia and e.ewhcre in the South be continually en-
deayorng alarm the people into the support of Bachan.
an by representing that this is him and
Fremont Ils not the indscreet Sentinel thoroughly
exploded the trick Of the Enquirer and IL echoes' Cen
Scott ony got four states; aud the Sentinel ays there 40
probability Of fre'npnt- getting "is mius" What w..
j. thor, then, S,1hcrp Dsmocritic ptpcrs irving to
greeu wg' into the support o. oil Buck? II Fc-
mont ha' not tbs renot.-t ch,nce Of success" why
should any Of u4 be alarmeI' viii the Eayuir,r an
swer2
Again II Fremont stands chance thln according 20
tue ''Htht Tue 90 e4t - SIMPLY DetTCc buchanan nnd
Fillmore. That being co. ~hy should aoy Southern Wbg
American desert Fillmore and g over O., Buchanan -
Il convinced the Sentinel is that the conte. il really
between Buchanan aud Fillmore is thett Wing in oll
the land Who would prefer the former . the latter -
Well you have high Democratic authority that such Is n
fact the nature Of the contest and Wings and patriot.
you will adhere firmly your brave and noble candidat,
'nd your glorious principles.
But our opinion ~ that the SspfiHri has put the saddle
on the wrong horse We believe il il buchanan ''th,
has not The remotest chsnce Of success" And con
sequeny a. the indications all prove The contest l.. ru
between FILLMORE and Fremont That being 20. It be
hooves southsrn men Of MI pares-Dem ,crats a. we'll
Whgs-Who love the SOUTH aud Who love the Consutu
ton and the Union lay down their party preudces up
on the altar Of their country and rally a. one man uni
teddy aud letlou-ly 20 the proud bright sale standar
Of MLLsRD FLLsoREl Southern men aud patriots. IN
crisis demands your best sersces aud We beg YOU not
CO tribute the Of Fremont AMI Black Republ
eanism BY throwing away your votes upon Buchanan
Who truly believe Is not In the contest VI all Fil
and Fremont virtually the only candidates no
beere the people II you Wish to put down the latte
come up like the aid Of the former and al will
vel
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-25
Hoo. +. s BsooKs

ron VINO.
Henry Clay and James Buchanan the foremost cham
pons OF opposing parties suffered their personal re-
iaiions TO be affected by their political antagonsm The
esu angrment OF brief Duration and good
ing and Kind feelings restored and to the
day OF Mr. Gays death II body wants to satisfy him
sell OF Mr. Cays high esteem VI Mr. Buchanan he has but
to refer To the Senatorial debates during the
session of ls42 in which great contest these gentlemen
were respectively the representatives OF the Wing and
Democratic parties. Though pcrpetualy pited against
one another, and often engaged in excited controversy on
matters OF the highest moment, their bearing Indicated
nothing but reciprocal friendship and esteem And
the end at his ic Mr. Clay continued attest his conf
dence in Mr.. Buchanan. character aud his admiration of
Nv Buchshsns abilities. Richmond Enguirsr leth JMlv
(H,iitoridD
An ounce OF fact IL worth pound of fiction Tn. .d
tor OF the Enquirer has doubtless been msed by some
INSCRIPTIONS partisan Mr.. Cay latest declarations pub
hshed in his Life, Ly Cotton and Published Ia the pa
per- within the past few weeks prove clearly that Mr. Ru
cais" continued 10 wrong him, though in his own
power Ia expose at any time Mr. b. dupcity In 1874
Mr. H. wrote Nr. Lechcr Ia witness TO the conversation
between Mr. r. and Mr. e., which was founded the so-
~ OF bargais and corruption, that he had acte,, ike
man OF honor and principle giving publicity to th
conversation alluded to, under any without
my (Mr ~ express permission. This permission was
never granted. Under these circumstances Is il likely
that Mr. Clay would friendly relations with Mr.
Buchanan' The following fact di-provcs the Enquirer
story: AT the period when Mr. Clay supposed 20 D..
At peace with MI who had done him wrong gentleman OF
Washington, under this impression invited Mr. CLAY and
Mr. Buchanan, with few friends dinner To the sur.
prise OF the host NJ. Clay coUid speak 10 M Bu.
chdSdni
Apropos to "the bargain and corruption story" why
has Mr. H. withheld until after the death OF Jack son and
OF Clay the reply of Old Hickory d.nouncin tb, cor
rupt oargain! Will the editor of the Enquirer explain
WIZ h" now obtain aud publish y II may eucdat the
history of this foul transaction. TRIjTU
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-25

Having fully tested the OF the Allegheny SPRING.
" little Petersburg" contemporary OF the Integen
cer-the that boasts so loudly of two-andthree.
pence Leghoru hat that somebody made him present
oi-thuS bears lis testimony the efficacy OF those wa
ters. We Syme when he reached the Allegheny
SPRING. horrible shadow merely but when he left them
lac fat and Saucy he well could be-and he has
been fat and saucy since But here is what saws
For Dyspepsia and it usual attendant nervous disor
canization We believe the waters OF the "Alrghany
SPRING. the promptly and thoroughly ecacious
ot any the shines upon For the sake of sufferers from
this horrible maady, and not from cgosni, will give
Al account OF our own case. Previously going to
AlcElany had suffered for twelve months from dy,-
prp>ia and Reorganization During the spring OF
81 friend advised uS to the Allegheny wat1r which
advice took and used IL with benefit until the supply
ior gave Out, aud the hot weather coming
on nearly rust-ated-Our being shat
tered to prevent Us from writing legibe word re.
quiriug the services OF enable Us 10 fur
ui-h editorial matter Tor paper Ia this condition W.
Determined - -"i dil 60 early 81 August IN IN.
Allegheny Springs, arriving there weak hard
~ To be able TO walk aud TO be ut.
,erly unable TO enter our name OF the register
We commenced with the use of the water aud a diet
conormed TO IT, and IN less than week able
that the disease beginning yield aud ten DAYS
time. kin cleared up very perceptibly appetite be-
gOoi, functions of digestion worked better sleep
visited pillow calm and refreshing and nerves we're
tamquized ~ much To be able to write hand-uever
very COOL a. lesibe ever. We remained at these
Spring hive weeks gaining in flesh aud strength every day
and after return home continued TO improve going
through the whole of the late severe winter without the
ailmeut Of even bad cold chapped lip, aud feeling
better in mind and BODY than have felt Tor wears
past We this hot pun, but TOR the sake OF those
who suTer have suffered. We claim not for these
Springs the virtue ois CathoiicoH-we are not carried
away 10y the enthusiasm Of valued friend Of our own Who
having boon much relieved by the waters Of a certain
spring ieth down and raseth up, with the belief it
will mend every thing, broken-egged chair. We
commend it to Dyspep,cs remedy for disease and if
it will neal any other disease which they may have in adj
dtiOn, it will be all the better for them
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foR THE WHO.
TIE EIRST nE TIE sEAsnN


On yestesiiy, being Essex Court day the Democratic
clector for this district NJ Ro L. Montague took the
stand IN the courihous, between three aud four O'Clock
ald IL hi- usual spirtei manner pitched into Mr. Fill.
moro like thousand Of brick - said he vas not true
to ia, S1uthn other words tho same old cry Of "abo
uoust aDoliuonstv-that he stood no chance Tor cleo.
ton but made out old Buck the greatest man. perhaps
la the world.
After NJ A. had consumed nearly the whole afternoon
in thus abusing Fillmore aud pfai-ing Buchanan he took
hi. seat When Lewis II. Garnctt ESQ the American
n hot il may be- proper here Ia that Mr. did not
expect 10 De replied 10, did NJ. g. think he sIo.ld
have O rcpyi0r he took notes, and not n the
house When VIZ. NJ. began his speech. Mr. g. canr tor
ward. and after very hindspme c apology and nppro
pirate Introductory, the little David gave the gteat GDa
particular fife Mr. e.. l. young iu political lite, ard
evnced great -clpO-s.iD during his speech for while
Mr " actrd very 'fly iu not ntrrruptpg him vet some
Older gentlemen dd disturb him several me. but in a
one The Wings aud Americans we're both delighted
with Mr. G.s speech. On the other hand assure YOU
the LOcoiOcOs exceedingly sguntled. The truth
Is, Mr. Editor, that while the LOCOOcOs have a minority
against them Of between 50 and loo IN this county they
have been speaking aud clustering days for wears
uninterrupted aud unrcped to, with lev exceptions and
yesterday when they found ont had a champion Who
could manuly defend the principles Of party which
they have been abusing aud could fairly repe every blow
seemed 10 say What shall W. do now" w. g. pledged
himself that longer should gentlemen Of the opposing
party there from other counties aud speak VA much
they pleased and consume much time ~ they de.
sired, without the American party having something u
say. Yours, TAP.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-07-25
A Query.

Ii Buchanan is sound the question OF Southern
rights, why didn't the Southern delegates at Cincinnati
for him the frat bslois The facts the case
these, howevcr-neay three-fourths of Buchansn's
in the Cincinnati convention from the tree
States the slave States giving him but thirty five Why
this;
A the Louisville Journal says, the Southern delegates
in the convention had faith ia Buchanan, aud the
Southern have faith in him. Most OF the
Southern Democracy will probably vote for him, but they
will DO If at ALL With missvings and loathngs
OLD Buck Is under the magn influence OF the cunning
Free Soil Fox Of KudeThook-and the people begin to
understand it. lu word the election OF Buchanan will
he simply cquivalcut the restoration of MARS Vas
BuRENl Are the people of the South prepared make
the Little Magician" President aSain3 Ifno be,tow
not your votes upon Buchanan Heed the warning in
time