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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06
Columbia, NAV 2.

COTTON-The sales of the week comprise
1868 bales, at prices from 81 to 115. BACON
We have no change no notice. FLOUR
Common grades 81 to 81 so, Family $8 25 to
So SO per Dbl. CORNING change, 20 cts. per
bushel PEAS-We qoote IS to SO cts. per bu.
OATs-We quote As to SO cts. per bushel.
Charleston, May 2.
COTTON-Sales to-day of $50 bales, at prices
ranging from to 11s, according to quality
CORN-We quote 60 to IS cents. FLOUR
We quote Superfne Sc 25 to 81 25. BACON
Sides II tc 1l4c.; shoulders 81 to 91c. hams II
to IA cents.
Baltimore, May 2.
FLOUR steady at Sc. WHEAT3 to 5 cents
better; red 81 80 to 81 40; white 81 80 to 81 so.
CORN-frmer but quOtably lower.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

FALsE.-The statement that forgeries to
large amount in land warrants has been
discovered, proves incorrect. The rumors
seem to have been started in order to put
down the price of warrants.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

- Mr.. Alexander Cunningham, U. S.
n, aged 80 years, died at his residence in
Portsmouth, Virginia, on Saturday evening
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

e One hundred Polish families, mostly
farmers, have settled in Kames county,
Texas, near the San Antonio river.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06
DIED,

DIED,
In Charlotte, on the Sd inst, Mr.. EDWARD
LONERGAN, aged about 66 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

V A fancy crop of ninety bales
of upland cotton, was sold in Savannah on
Friday, at twelve cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

SENTENCED.-Judge Dick passed sem
tence last week upon Peter johnson, the
Supreme Court having sustained the de-
cision of the lower Court given last Fall.
He is to be hanged on Friday 9th Juue
next Greensboro Times.
To be hanged, for what! Editors too
often forget to remember that persons at
a distance are not as familiar with facts as
those who reside where they occurred.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

- We learn from the Hillsboro' Recor-
der, that little daughter of D. t. Clark,
Esq, of Orange county, N. c., died on the
18th ult., from the effects of poison taken
in the stomach by eating stewed apples
which had stood in an earthen jar until i'm
pregnated with the glazing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

wThe Cincinnati papers state that ex-
tensive preparations are making in that city
for the reception of delegates and visitors,
during the sitting of the Democratic Ma
tional Convention, in June.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

- Mr.. Buchanan has accepted an invi
tation of Gov. Wise to visit Richmond, Va.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06
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FIREs.-A fire, destroying houses and
other property to the amount of two mil
lions of dollars, occurred in Philadelphia,
on the night of the 1st instant. 1t broke
out at the hour of IL o'clock, night, in Jes-
sup & Moore's paper warehouse, on North
street, below 9th, and extended rapidly, in
consequence of a strong North West wind,
through to Commerce street, thence 10
Market street, consuming all the buildings
on the Eastern side of 9th street to Mark OF
street. One fireman was killed, and many
injured.
The New Haven Railroad Depot, on Cen
ire street, New York, was partially burnt
on Thursday morning last. It was an i'm
mense structure, covering four blocks, and
containing innumberable tenants. The loss
is large.
The village of Gowanda in Catteraugus
county, New York, was almost wholly des-
troyed by fire on the night of the lst inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

Gen. Samuel Houston has put himself in
the field for the Presidency. He is his own
candidate, and not likely to become any bo-
dy else's.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

DThe fisheries have been very success
full this season. At Alexandria the market
for several days has been glutted, and on
Sunday last two heavy cargoes, one of
$4,000 and another of 10000 herring, were
thrown overheard, in consequence of having
become heated. Others, says the Gazette,
were sold On Saturday last in quantities at
81 per thousand and even below that price.
- 1t is stated that the advertising
columns of the London Times are estimated
to yield the establishment the enormous
sum of s3,00O,0OO per annum. One firm
alone pays the Times as high as Sl500OO
a year for advertising, and there are several
business establishments that pay it over
$4,000 year for advertising alone.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

is Counterfeit $50 bills ON the State
Bank of Charleston, S. c., are in circula-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

ES The Orizaba arrived at New York on
the Both ult., bringing the Minister from
Nicaragua in place of Colonel French
Major Heiss is bearer of dispatches to
Washington. The Cabinet have held meet
ings OH the subject of Nicaraguan affairs,
and the propriety of the reception of Col.
Walkers new minister, has been amongst
the questions discussed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

next Greensboro Times.
To be hanged, for what! Editors too
often forget to remember that persons at
distance are not as familiar with facts as
those who reside where they occurred.
SALE OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE.-The
Crystal Palace, New Pork, is advertised for
sale, at auction, under the direction of the
receiver, Mr.. White, on the 22d of May
instant. The Crystal Palace cost more
than 100000, and we understand that it
can be purchased for the sum of 1926, 1000.
Two STUDENTS DROWNED.-Two stu
dents at the Lynchburg (Virginia) College,
named Burks and Burton, respectively, Ii
and IA years of age, went bathing in Black
water creek, with several other lads, on
Tuesday last, and were drowned. Burton
discovering Burks in drowning condition,
went to his rescue and sunk with him.
Their bodies were recovered shortly after
wards. Their parents are residents of
Lynchburg.
| MAIL RoBBERY.-Wm. F. Payne, for
merly of Danville, Va, an ambrotypist, was
arrested on Saturday last for stealing let
ter, containing check for s47, from the
Post Office at Madison, n. c. He was
lodged in the Jail at Greensborough, n. C.
STARVING TO DEATH.-A famine at the
Cape de Verd Islauds is sweeping off the
population by thousands. And unless aid
be speedily sent them, the victims of starva-
ton, it is stated, will be counted by tens of
thousands. An appeal has been made to
the Governments of the United States, of
England, and of France, to move in the
matter; and in the meantime the large CT
ties are asked for immediate Donations
In view Of the abundant and surplus pro-
ducts of life in many portions of the globe,
it is hard that any people should be found
perishing from starvation. A meeting is
called in New-York, to extend relief to the
sufferers.
Gen. Samuel Houston has put himself in
the field for the Presidency. He is his own
candidate, and not likely to become any bo-
dy else's.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

p On our first page, is an account of a
woman marrying a woman, The guilty
man-woman has been tried and sent to pris-
on for 90 DAYS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-06

II The Raleigh Register states that a
skilful operation was performed few days
since, by Doctors Haywood and Hines, of
that city, which consisted in the removal
from the back of a negro woman, of a tu
mour which weighed thirteen pounds.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15
A Lawyers Love Letter.

Ny DEAR Miss: Cupid has served
me with an attachment from your bright
eyes, and will not accept of bail, and unless
you allow my plea, ! must be nonsuited in
a cause on which have set my heart. Why
will you, while | pine in hopes of speedy
rejoinder, hang me up, term after term? |
filed my bill six terms ago, in hopes ere this
to have Joined issue with you; it is now the
eve of another term, and by your demurring,
| am as far from bringing my cause to a
hearing as before I commenced suit. You
still delay giving in your answer, which is
absolutely against the Practice Act. |
would willingly forsake the fattest client in
court, to attend your business, would you
but submit to reference, and should perfer
an attendance at chambers, rather than
special referee.
| stand in great need Of counsel to move
my suit in my absence, and that sly jade,
Dolly, your chamber maid, has taken my
fee, yet fear she betrays my cause: She is
ever perferring some cross bill which pro
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15

tracts matters, and yet do not sue in torm.o
pauperis, being ready and willing to settle
you with good jonture, and to this | will
bind myself my heirs, executors adminstra-
tors and assigns, in deed to which you
shall nominate trustees.
To save expense my clerk, Hall, will en-
gross it, and it shall be examined by your
own lawyer; it being left as a queery how
vastly preferable the title of a fensne copert
is to that of spinster, but you still answer
short to all my interocutory interrogatories
If could once obtain contest to try my title
by even jury of your own friends, | am
certain should obtain a verdict in my favor
and recover cost against you, for | have q
good action for attendance and loss of time
though, by Blackstone, ! do not think
could not find in my heart to issue ac sa
against you, or put you into any other Court
than that of Hymen.
Yon have equity in your own breast, and
from hence hope for relief; decree but for
me- and the day of its entrance shall be that
of your own nuptials and the eve of the last
ing facility of, dear creature,
Your humble supplicant
and faithful orator,
J. DEMoNsTHENEs CALFsKIN.
G II CuD
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15

LAKE WAsHINGroN.-Three miles from
Washington, in Yolo county, Lake Washing
ton is situate 1t is body Of water about
six miles in length, and in many places over
six hundred yards wide. 1t is a great place
of resort for sportsmen during the hunting
senson On Thursday last, an otter, four feet
and half in length, was killed there by Dr.
j. p. Sharkes Of Sacramento. This lake is
said to be some six feet higher than the
Sacramento river and if any system Of rri-
CATION were adopted, the lake could be made
to supply water for thousands of acres Of
land lying between it and the river.
Sacramento Union.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15

ARRIvAL OF MONSTER SNAKEs.--The brig
Planet, just arrived from Africa, brought to
Salem several monster snakes-annacondas
one eighteen feet long, and monster thirty
five feet in length. These snakes when at
liberty, are ravenous and dangerous, and
will seize an animal Of large size, and after
crushing them so as to break all their bones
will swallow them whole. The crew of the
Planet report that the largest Of these snakes
had devoured woman and child before it
was taken. On Saturday they were prepar..
ing to feed it with a good sized dog.
Boston Journal
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15
AUBURN.
NEW JEWELRY.

4 SPLENDID assortment of the latest $s,.
IA STYLE just received and for sale Sy.7y7
cheaper than can be had elsewhere, at SN
NORCROSS' Jewelry Store. 80
ms~Persons wishing to send presents TO their
friends in the East will find it to their interest to
give him call.
@s- Also large stock of Clocks and fancy
watches, just received and for sale low.
70 California jewelry of every description made
to order.
re- Watches, Chronometer. Duplex, Patent
Lever, Lepine, and all others carefully repaired,
and warranted for year.
lsSy- Watch Glasses, scots each.
W. +. NORCROSS,
Sign of tho mammoth watch, Main ST. Auburn.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15

When the days are short and the nights are cold?
Where?
When the flowers have laid them down to die
And the winds rush past with hollow sigh,
And witches and fends on their broomsticks ride
Where do we delicate fairies abide?
Where?
Some of us borrow the white emouse skin,
(Our gossamer-dresss are far too thin,)
And get up ball in the palace of ice
With hop and skip we are there in a trice;
And we don't go home from these midnight ball;
Till the sun lights up our diamond halls,
We don't 90 home till morning.
The queer old elves of the Northern land
w Welcome our beautiful fairy-band,
Praise our eyes and our curling hair,
Our nimble steps and our music rare,
Our golden crowns and the gems we wear,
And all our rich adorning,
Sometimes we fly to the MONDAY isles
Where summer forever unfadng smiles,
Where fairies nestle their small tired heads
But when the stars of the South shine bright,
We chase the fire fly through the night;
When the tigers growl and the lions roar,
We fly DER their heads, and laugh the more,
And pinch their ears and their tails for spite,---
These are our games on tropical night.
Sometimes we visit the children of earth,
And take up our stand at the social hearth;
We hover and sing by the couch of pain,
Till the frightened dreamer smiles again.
We polish the lash of the deep-blue eye,
And hush the troublesome baby's cry,
And make mushrooms grow on our verdant rings
Are not we fairies good little things?
AS the dormouse curled in its darkened grave,
AS the mermen and maids in the icebound cave,
AS the poor scarle-breast whent longs for crumb
As the naked woods when the birds are dumb,
AS the torrent penned up in its glitering sheath,
We welcome the sight OF the first green leaf.
S. B. Parker,
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15
REPORT:

Hon JOHN T. darcy,
President ofMe Kansas .biass .Meetin 6
at st. L0uS.
SIR: The undersigned committee appoint
ed to visit Kansas Territory, beg leave to
report, that in conformity to the require
ments of the resolutions of said meeting,
have visited the Territory of Kansas with a
view to learn the true state of facts in re-
lation to the present disturbed and distracted
cordi ion of that Territory.
We do not sir, pretend to give full and
detailed statement of every particular viola
ton of law and order in that ill-fated Terri
tory, for the time expended in our inquiries
did not afford us the means of so doing; but
we believe that we have succeeded in col
ecting all the necessary facts in relation to
all the most prominent occurrences and acts
of hostility and violence committed against
the citizens and society of Kansas.
During the early part of summer, peace
and quiet prevailed generally throughout the
Territory; pro-slavery men and flee-soilers
were living on neighborly terms with each
other differing with each other on the sub
iect of slavery, as otherpolitica topics. This
again became excitement, upon the news
being spread through the Territory that Col.
James H. Lane was marching an army of
about one thousand men from the North
East States to Kansas, for the purpose Of con
trolling the political destines of the Terri
tory; and some time in the latter part Of
July or in the early part of the month of
August last, said Lane, under the disguised
name of Col Cook, with regiment of armed
men; Consisting of, as variously estimated,
from six hundred to one thousand men, en-
tered the Territory on its northern boundary,
after having marched in body through the
State of Iowa and Nebraska Territory, to the
Kansas line, entered the latter in small de-
tachments, and again united after having
marched some distance into the Territory
about two hundred Of this army are Cana
dians. Soon after this, and between the lst
and 18th of August, this army marched
through the counties of Lykins, Franklin and
Douglas, robbng the pro slavery citizens of
their horses, mules, provisions and arms, and
commanding them to leave the Territory
many of whom did so with their families, in
a most destitute condition; others sought
protection by flying to other parts of the
Territory and uniting with other pro slavery
men, formed companies for the purpose of
protecting themselves against the threatened
assaults of Lanes party. In a very short
time most of the Abolition citizens of
the Territory armed themselves and united
with Lanes party, swelling his army to about
fifteen hundred, Qane says twenty-five hun
dred.) On the 18th of August, at about
IL o'clack at night, a company of Lanes
men, numbering about two hundred and
fifty, made an attack on the town OF Frank
lin, where small company Of pro slavery
men (about Ia in number,) had collected and
armed themselves for protection.
Lanes party commenced the attack by
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15

AN IeNoRESr MAN, having been placed
on the commission Of the peace in rural
district, declared, on taking his seat as q
magistrate, shat it would be his most anx'
ious endeavor to do justice without fear, ia:
vor, or affection. In Short" continued he,
emphetically, II will take care that on this
bench will be neither partial nor impair
tisl"
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15
Return of the Committee.

The Mass meeting of the citizens of St.
Louis held a short time since appointed a
committee TO visit Kansas Territory, and in
ouire into the actual condition of things
there. That committee met promptly, and
two of their number Messrs. MCLURE and Lay
to undertake this service. They have
done so, and have placed in our hands the
following
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15
Clothing Store at the Round Corner.
SAM AT THE OLD STAND,


On the corner Of Commercial aaaa Main Streets,
AUBURN, C.4L,
TIA AS now in store, and constantly receiving,
Il Il a large and complete assortment of Clothing,
of every variety and style in the new
Flre-Proof Brich Buiiding on the Corner,
Among which may be found
Fine Cloth Coats latest style, Fine Calf Boots
Blk. Doeskin Pants, custom made. Gents CATERS,
Fashionable Vests.
The largest variety of Fine Shirts ever brought
to Auburn. Is
Undershirts Drawers. Cravats and Hosiery.
Hats Of every Style, Color y Quality
To my mining friends and customers i offer the
best stock of mining clothing such as heavy Boots,
Overshirts Blankets, &C.. &C., ever presented.
Perfumery and Fancy articles.
Grateful for the past patronage of friends and
customers solicit continuance of the same.
So, -fe SAM. HYNEMAN.
Auburn, Sept. Is, '55, my
ATTENTION ATTENTION !!
ID GOODKIND O. co. would respectfully
ID call the attention of the public in general
to his large and we'll selected assortment Of
HAVANA AND AMERICAN CIGARS,
lately received from Havana and New York. at
which place they manufacture their cigars. They
have now on hand upwards of
FOUR-HUNDRED THOUSAND
of the most celebrated brands to be found in Mar
ket, among which can be found the following
noted brands, such as:
LA FLOR DE HENRY CLAY,
LA FLOR DE TOBACCO DE PARTAGAS
Ell ESCADOR,
LA EMELYA,
LOUISE MILLER'S,
LA BELLE AMILIE, '.a
LA FLOR DE CABANA,
JENNY LIND,
-f41HtH Ell CASTANO, -fs. t@
and Others most too numerous to mention. Also,
large assortment of american Cigars, suitable
for this market.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS
take notice. call at the "Young America Store"
next door to l. w. Credits Restaurant, before you
go elsewhere, for this is the only place where you
can select your cigars. and be well suited.
Our motto is Cheap Bargains and fast sales
All orders from the country promptly attended to
when addressed to b. GOODKlND, Auburn, next
door to |. w Credits Restaurant. iy 26
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15
THE PLACER HERALD.

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, AT THE OFFICE,
Main Street, Auburn, Cal, (at the old stand,) by
TABB MITCHELL. JAMES ANDERSON
MITCHELL & ANDERSON.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15
THE REPLY OF THE FAIRIES.

Where do we hide when the year is old,
When the days are short and the nights are cold?
Where?
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15
TERMS:

Subscriptions invariably in advance For one
year, Sc, 90; six months $500; three months $780,
one mouth S 90; single copies, twenty five cents
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15

When the flowers have laid them down to die,
And the winds rush past with hollow sigh
And witches and fends on their broomsticks ride
Where do we delicate fairies abide?
Where?
The Placer herald., 1856-11-15
FOR ADVERTIsING:

insertion $500; each subsequent insertion, 81 so.
For half square of FIVE LINES, or less, $2,OO each
subsequent insertion 90.
sTLiberal deductions made to monthly adver-
tisers.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1856-12-17
For the Standard.

At q meeting called to take into consideration the
propriety of memorializing the General Assembly of
the State of North Carolns, in session, in favor
of railroad from the town of Beaufort to inte,
with the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad, at
the most eligible point between this place and New
bern, to be determined by survey Mr. Benz. Lee.
craft was chosen President and Messrs. W. j. Pot.
er and j. H. Davis, chosen Vice Presidents.
On notion Messrs W. II. Piver and Henry Reiger
were appointed secretaries
The object of the meeting having been explained,
on motion Of Mr.. ID. C. Pool, committee of seven
was appointed by the President to draft memorial,
and present it for the action of the meeting.
The President appointed the following gentlemen
on said coInmittee Messrs. S. ID. Pool, w. j. Pot.
ter Thos. Duncan, Henry Reger, John Rumley, G.
w. Taylor and DR.. +. L. King.
The committee retired, and after the lapse Of some
time, returned, and presented, through their chair
man, Mr. S. d. Pool, memorial for the action of
the meeting, which, after some debate, was, on mo-
ton of w. F.Hatsell unanimously adopted and signed
On motion of Mr.. w. j. Potter, it was ordered that
the proceedings of this meeting be forwarded to the
Editors of the Raleigh Standard, and Register with
request to publish, and that other papers in the
State be requested to copy.
On motion, the thanks OF the meeting were ten
dered to the President and other officers, for the
efficient manner in which they conduct ed the bust
ness Of the meeting.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
BENZ. LEECRAFT, Pres't
WN. H; PIvEK, scc,vs
HENRY REIGER,
Beaufort, Dec. 4, 1856.
Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1856-12-17
For the Standard.

For the Standard.
WHEREAS, By an allwise yet inscrutable provi-
dencc of God--to whose awful mandate with meek
submission humbly bow, our much esteemed
and lamented felow.ctzen and worthy brother
mason, DR.. L. A. Jeffreys, has been suddenly
moved from among US; therefore
Resotred, That in the death Of Bro. DR.. L. A.
Jeffreys, the Lodge in Franklinton, has lost of
its most valuable and honored members who, for
more than five years, presided over and directed its
interests with marked ability.
Re.olred That in his death, as citizen and MS
Physician, this community has sustained no ordinary
loss, and that in consideration of his manly and dig
nfed bearing, we will ever cherish for his memory
the most sacred regard.
Resolred, That we deeply and truly sympathizc
with his bereaved Widow, and kindly offer her our
Christian condolence-praying that she may be sus-
tanned under this mournful dispensation.
Resolred, That visible token Of our affection-
ate regard we will wear the usual badge of mourning
for thirty days.
Resoired, That copy of these resolutions be for
warded to the Widow Of our deceased brother, and
that they be published in the Raleigh Standard and
Register.
r. c. MAYNARD, Chr'n.
!; WIl III " wr1,EI1sD' p,T1s sec,ys