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The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
The Harbinger.

A long time ago, in the old stone church
they have built a new one but it is not
half so holy as the old moss-covered wall-a
long time ago in the old stone church, we
listened to a man who "spake forth the
words of truth and soberness" One Sunday
morning the preacher stood in his desk plead
ing with the unseen-God until the tears ran
down his withered cheeks. He prayed that
the "lIoly Spirit might come down from
Heaven on his people, and that the dry
bones might trembIe in the living sepuchre"
we remember the words now, for they fell
upon our childish ear like the inspiration of
hoary- prophet.
During the prayer, Il tame pigeon flew in
through the open window, and lit on the
preachers desk, and rubbed its bill against
his hands. The old man laid his hand on
the bird, still continuing his petition, but his
voice grew fainter and fainter until the words
stuck in his throat and he sat down and the
pigeon flew away. The congregation sat
down too, and we could hear them breathe
distinctly. The old women leaned their
heads en- the backs Of the seats, and the men
bent their eyes on the floor, too stubborn to
show any emotion. But @, how every heart
was pal pitating They knew the bird came
there by accident-that it was a pet, but why
should it, with its chaste and snowy plum
age, light there WayySrM XeraM.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
RATES OF POSTAGE.

The postage on all letters to any part of the
country must be prepaid.
Letters not exceeding or. within 5000 miles,
cents prepaid; 5000 miles. 10 cents. If
conveyed wholly or partly by sea; and to and from
a foreign country 10 cents within. and 20 cents
over $500 miles, unless otherwise fixed by treaty,
&c. Every additional OF. or fraction carries
an additional postage.
Letters dropped for delivery at the same post
office. l cent Advertising letters cent.
Newspapers periodicals, unsealed circulars, or
other articles of printed matter, Except books, y
when sent to any part of the United States, and
weighing not over ounces l cent, and for every
additional ounce, or part thereof, 2 cents If
within the State, not weighing over ] o.. J cent
Books, bound or unbound, not weighing over
lbs, for any distance under 5000 miles, ] cent
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above must be prepaid, or double these rates
Weekly Newspapers, Zone copy only,) sent to
actual subscribers within the county where print
ed and published. free.
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Geographical Terms.

CoWillva-Mean long mountain range,
composed of several parallels running in
tegrating ranges, which, however, can be oc-
casionally intersected by passes or narrow
cross valleys. The essential characteristic
of the term is that cordilera is formed by
two or more ranges, forming one geographi-
cal body, as cord consists of several strings
twisted together. The words cord and cordil-
lera are formed upon one stem.
/Si@ya-Sierra in Spanish, is saw, or a
mountain range, with serrated, and of a
reef, dyke, or wall shape. The cross diane
ter of both the sierra and cordllera is very
small compared with its longitudinal axis.
Cuchulo-Cuchilloi is branch, or outrun-
ner of sierra, partaking in its physiography
with the latter. Its sharp edged crest pro-
badly caused the name cuchillo, which is
also knife
Picacho-Picacho means sharply taper
ing peak, pinnacle, or horn, the vertical
height of which shows similar proportion
to its cross section, as the longitudinal axis of
sierra to its cross diameter.
Puerto-Puerto, a gate, or post; in its
Typographical application, a pass over or
through mountain ridge not of any length,
for instance, causeway, or canon.
~ Canon-Canon, a mountain range, or de-
file with outlets on either of the sides.
y Loma-is long mountain, or hill ridge,
with smooth horizon. Lomita is the same m
on smaller scale.
/Mesa-- -Mesa, table land, table mountain,
or table ridge, the top of which is of larger
horizontal extension. Messila is the dimnu-
tive form of the same.
- Nal Pais-Mal Pals bad land, or maurais
herres of the French. In Sonora it is ex
clusively applied to mesas, Tomas, or any
other table land constituted by large beds Of
igneous rock, mostly compact, or v,esicular
trap or BASAL.
Cienaga-Cienage is valley or mountain
basin with an obstructed outlet, and all round
hemmed in by hills or mountains. Thus
cenaga abounds in hills and miry places.
Charco-Charco is water pool formed in
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06

District Court 11M Judicial District, Placer Co.
Benjamen Hoffman VS.. VIM. r. Henson, AS
signee of the Estate of George II. Stephens.
4 LII persons holding or claiming Leins under
N the provisions Of an act of the Legislature
of this State, entitled ''An Act for securing Liens
of Mechanics and Others" approved April 9th,
1855" uptn the American Hotel a brick building
in the town of Auburn, in said county, are hereby
notified to be and appear before said Court OH the
first day of the next term thereof, at the opening
of the court that day, then and there to exhibit
the proofs of such Liens. A failure to exhibit
such proofs will be deemed waiver of such Lien.
B. +. MYRES
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
Notice to Enforce Mechanics Lien.

District Court, 1lh Judicial District, Placer Co..
Woodin and Steel, VS.. William r. Henson As
signee of the estate of Georgo H. Stephens.
A LII persons holding or claiming liens under
IA the provisions of an Act of the Legislature
of this State entitled "An act for securing Liens
of Mechanics and Others" approved April 9th.
1866 upon certain reservoir, above and near the
town of Auburn, in said county. and certain water
works conducting the water therefrom to the Ame-
rcan Hotel, in said town, are hereby notified to
be and appear before said court on the first day of
the next term thereof. at the opening of the court
on that day, then and there to exhibit the proofs
of such liens. A failure to exhibit such proofs
will be deemed waiver of such lien.
b. +. MYRES,
Attorney for Plaintiff
III
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
NATURALIZATION.

To obtain certificate of naturalization appli-
cation must be made to the District Courts of this
State
Any free white male person arriving in the
United States shall make his declaration of inten-
ton to become such citizen before the Clerk of
said Court, two years before he shall be entitled
to the certificates; Provided. that if he has arrived
in the United States before he was eighteen years
of age, such declaration may be made at the time
of applying for certificate of citizenship.
1t is necessary in obtaining certificate of natu
ralzaton, to produce two citizens of the United
States. each of whom have been personally ac
quainted with the applicant and who can testify
that he has resided in the United States for the
full term of five years and in the State within the
year last past That during all this time he has
behaved as man of good moral character at
tached to the principles of the Constitution of the
United States and we'll disposed to the good order
and happiness of the same
In case it has been necessary for the applicant
to make his declaration of intention he must pro-
duce evidence of that
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
A PREDICTION.

The following estimate of the result of the
vote of the State was made by the Sacra-
mento American week or two before the
election, which will be read with good
deal of interest, now that the result is
known. We have always Insisted that the
sayings of the American should be taken
with good deal of allowance, and we have
not doubt that many of its warmes. ad-
herents, who have staked their money upon
its Judgment are now of our way of thinking.
The above-named paper has, however, in this
statement proven as near correct as IN most
others. 1t was constitutionaly wrong, and
truth could not legitimately flow from such
fountain But to the extract:
How DO WE SrANp?-No person who has
travelled over any considerable portion of this
State the past few weeks can, for an instant
question the assertion that California will give
Milard Fillmore very large and triumph
ant majority in November; and, from reliable
information in our possession, we are enabled
to make an estimate of the various majori-
ties that will be given in the several counties
for Fillmore, Buchanan, and Fremont.
In making our estimate we are governed
by data-that our friends will iind--attcr
the eection-to have been correct, and
we desire to state that we are not writing
4 l,,t G.,
nestness. The following counties will give
majorites for Fillmore:
Amador county, 400; Santa Clara, 900;
Butte, $50; Santa Cruz, $50; Cousi, $50;
Shasta, 400; FL Dorado, 1900; Sierra, 1900;
Humboldt, $50; SSkiyou, 1000; Klamath,
$50; Solano, 800; Mariposa, 500; Sonoma,
SO; Monterey 400; Stanislaus, 100; Napa,
$50; Sutter, 5O Nevada, 500; Trinity, roo;
Placer, 500; Tuolumne; 500; Plumas, 450;
Yolo, $50; Sacramento, 500; Yuba 450;
San joaquin, 200. Total, l4,350.
The following majorites will probably be
given for Buchanan:
Calaveras county, 200; San Bernardino,
400; Contra Costa, $50, San Diego, 100;
Marin, 400; Tulare, $50. Total, 1000.
The following can be set down for Ere
mont
Alameda county, 200; San Luis Obispo,
100; Los Angeles, $50; Santa Barbara, $50;
San Francisco, 500. Total, LOO.
Filmoer's majority over Buchanan, $3.50.
Fillmore over Buchanan and Fremont,
1920.
We are confident that our State ticket will
succeed by not less than 10000 majority, as
there are thousands of democrats who will
shall be greatly astonished if Rankin and
Turner do not lead the Gwin candidates.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
AUBURN.
NEW JEWELRY.
SPLENDID assortment OF tne latest IS

A SPLENDID assortment Of the latest ssssss>
N style, just received and for sale fY.7ey1
cheaper than can be bad elsewhere, at On
NORCROSS Iewelry Store. e.
NarPersons wishing to send presents to their
friends in the East will find it to their interest to
give him call.
ns-Also, large stock of Clocks and fancy
watches just received and for sale low
tv California jewelry OF every description maze
to order.
Mg- Watches Chronometer. Duplex, Patent
Lever, Lepne, and all others carefully repaired
and warranted for year.
rs IVufch Glasses. scots each.
w. F. NORCROSS,
ST On of tho mammoth watch, Main st. Auburn
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
NUMBER 10.

lower and level regisnaaseither 4 iIe.s strata of
rock or washed out n fsRed of clay:
Pinya-Pinaja & water hole in solid
rocks, and met with in the creyices and ra
vines of rocky mountains. Pinaja originally
means an earthen jar not glazed burnt so as
to allow exudation, by which means the
water inside remains cool.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
PLACER COUNTY OFFICER

PLACER COUNTY OFFICERS.
Hon. J. E. Hale, County Judge
VIM. r. Henson. Sheriff
A. S. Grant, County Clerk.
j. r. Crandall Treasurer.
NJ. E. Mills, District Attorney.
A. S. Smith, Assessor.
Thos A. Young, Surveyor
j. R. Gwynn, Public Administrator.
J. l.. Finley, Coroner.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
j. W. Chnn Dotan's Bar, ls District
VIM. E. Miller. Auburn, I'd
VIM. A. Rogers, Dutch Flat, Sd I"
VIM. d. Lawrence Birds Flat, 4th "
ID. j. Baker, Todd's Valley, 5th "
The Board meet on the first Monday in Februa-
ry, May. August and November.
DISTRICT COURT.
Hon. JOHN NJ. HOWELL. Judge.
Meets on the second Monday in January, and
on the third Mondays in April July and October.
COURT OF SESSIONS
Hon. JAMES +. HALE, Presiding Judge, J. NJ.
Frey and c. W. Finley Associates.
Meets on the second Monday of February, May.
August and November.
COUNTY COURT
Hon. JAMES E. HALE, Judge.
Meets on the first Mondays in January, March,
May, July, September and November.
PROBATE COURT
Hon. JAMES E. HALE, Judge.
Meets on the fourth Monday in each month.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06

ADVICE GRArIs.-Be civil 10 the woman
who bites the ends of her gloves In bal
loon, don't sit opposite to a man with long
legs. Take care of your pockets, when you
90 to Exeter Hall. The loan of loan office
is best left alone. Tell woman nothing but
what you want to be told again. Those who
live in glass houses had better pull the blinds
down. Before washing, see that there is a
towel at hand. IT, you have lawyer for a
next door neighbor, you had better not
throw your weeds over into his garden.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
COrWin and Greeley

The New York correspondent of the Phil.
adeIphia S"aaay Koc"y, tells the follow
ing story
Among the strangers who visited Ia this
week was the Hon. Tom. Corwin, Of Ohio.
Corwip stays at the Astor House. Among
those of our citizens who called upon him
last Thursday for the purpose of introducing
himself was Mr.. Greeley of the 7ribune
Mr.. Greeley encountered a gentleman whom
he felt assured must be Mr. Corwin in tho
rotunda of the hote when he accosted him
Mr.. Corwin, my name is Greeev--"
"Dclighted to see You my dear sir" said
Corwin, graspng Mr. G.'s right hpper with
one hand while with the other he pulled up
his collar exactly three and one forth inch
es. "What do you say to a brace of wood
cock and some lleidsick, Mr.. Co.," inquired
Corwin, "while we have good old fashioned
talk"
"Well you know am somewhat abstomi-
ous but under the circumstances cannot de-
cline
"Very well, we'll so TO Florepce's and OF
Der them up"
walked to FlorenGe's entered private room,
and at Corwns request Mr.. Greeley order
ed deviled quail and mushrooms, hanked by
a couple of pints of IIeidsick, Mr. Co. al
though abstemious dosell't lack appetite and
soon finished up his share of the viands and
beverages, when Corwin paused in the mid
die of an animated discussion, and stepped
out saying he would return in q moment.
Mr. G. accordingly laid back awaiting his
return. He waited half hour, then anoth-
er and another; and then remembering that
he had to write reply to that Id E,c-
press for the next day he paid the bill,
$3.50, and numbered over to the Tribune
Office Here he found his associate Dana to
whom he communicated his opinion that the
Hon. Tom Corwin of Ohio was ID
small potatoes.
"Why do you Judge so y asked Dana.
Mr.. G. here related his recent adventure
Dana snorted he couldn't help it,
"Why, Greeley" said he, you're sold.
Mr. Corwin left in the day boat for Albany
| know it because | saw him to the boat
myself You have been sold, and so deu-
cedly cheap that you'd better say as little
as possible about Mr.. Corwn or the dinner
ethern
The hero of the old white coat wiIted
He didn't say word, but he crushed his
hat under his arm and dived into the in
most recesses of the sanctum. AS the Iri-
bune Of Friday contained a leader giving
Brooks particular Jessie-a regular singing
withering article, hotter than blister dress
ed with Cayenne pepper-it is a fair presump
ton that the astute philosopher eased his
feelings during the progress of his produc-
ton. But knowing him as do, think the
person who should ask him how he enjoyed
his dinner with Tom Corwin would witness
an explosion of wrath that must appal any
thing weaker than cast-iron nerves.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
Merchants of Ell Dorado, Placer and Ne
vada Counties.

ENTLEMEN: Believing that expedition is
" the paramount object in the transit of goods,
have concluded to withdraw the Freight Tarl
hitherto presented but will assure you that goods
sent through my charge will continue to be Tor
warded more expediently and at less cost, than
through any other channel.
Merchants wishing freight furnished for their
own wagons at Folsom. will be charged 81 90
per ton weight which will include all charges
from Sacramento, and all charges from San Fran
CISCO excepting amount paid for steamer freight
N. B.-Shippers are requested to mark 'helr
goods care of T in diamord.
Respectfully.
B. TALLMAN.
Forwarding Merchant. 90 Front ST. Sacramento
Nov lst 1856.-4w*
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06

IDLE OpsERv4TQEs.-To receive we'll is
almost as difficult as to give WELL 1t 81
with life as with coffee, he who would drink
it pure must not drain it to the dregs. A
fool in an elevated position is like a man in
balloon-every body appears little to him,
and he appears little to everybody. The au
thor always the most appreciated is he who
is the author of his fortune.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
GEO, A. KEEHNER'S

GEO. A. .KEEHNER'S
EAGLE BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY :,
AUBURN, CAL.
IUyHE Proprietor of this favorite old stand
would notify the public that he is at all times
prepared to fill the orders for his customers with
promptness and in the best manner. The best OF
Cakes and COnfectiOnaries
PREPARED FOR
BALLS. PARTIES. WEDDINGS, dc,
AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE
FRESH BREAD can be had every day at his
bakery. or will be delivered in any part OF town,
as customers may desire. The patronage OF house
keepers and the public generally is solicited;
mayl2 my GEO. a. hEEIiNEn'
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
Clothing Store at the Round Corner.
SAM AT THE OLD STAND,

-
On the corner of Commercial and Mum Streets
AUBURN, C.AL.,
HAS now in store, and constantly receiving,
IL Il large and complete assortment of Clothing
of every variety and STYLE in the new
Fyre-Proof Brich Building on the Corner,
Among which may be found
Fine Cloth Coats, latest style, Fine Calf Boots
Blk. Doeskin Pants, custom made, Gents Galters,
Fashionable Vests.
The largest variety of Fine Shirts ever brought
to Auburn.
Undershirts, Drawers, Cravats and Hosiery.
Hats Of every Style, Color 4 Quality
To my mining friends and customers. offer the
best stock of mining clothing such as heavy Boots,
Oycrshirts Blankets, &c, &C., ever presented
Perflimery and Fancy articles.
Grateful for the past patronage OF friends and
customers solicit continuance of the same.
SAM. HYNEMAN.
Auburn Sept. Is, '55, my
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
Nov. 18th, 1856.

District Court. 11M Judicial District Placer Co.
Joseph Friedlien VS.. VIM. T. Henson, Assignee
of the Estate of George H. Stephens.
A LII persons holding or claiming Liens under
IA the provisions of an act of the Legislature
of this State. entitled 'an Act for securing Liens
of Mechanics and Others" approved April 9th.
1855 upon the American Hotel. a brick building
in the town of Auburn, in said county. are hereby
notified to be and appear before said Court on
the first day of the next term thereof at the open
ing of the court on that day then and there TO eX
hibit the proofs of such liens A failure to eX-
hibit such proofs will be deemed waiver of such
Lien. B. f. MYRES.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
S. LUBECK. l.. MARSHALL
s. IURECK & CO..

GTOCK OF SUMNER GOODS, consisting OF
- French Jaconets and Muslins, Brilliantlnes
and stripped Lawns. dotted Swiss, colored and
white silk tissues and berages. Brussels and
thread Laces, Collars, Sleeves and Chemisetfs-
The newest designs of
FRENCH SILKS.
Parasols Fans, Cuffs. &C., and all other kinds OF
Goods required to complete an excellent stock e OF
Dry Goods Main street, next door to Wells,
FARGO Cos. Auburn. Cal june 7, 1856
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
Nov. 17th, 1856.

District Court, l1M Judicial District, Placer Co.
O. n May Co., vs. VIM. T. Henson, Assignee
of the Estate of George II. Stephens.
A LII persons holding or claiming Liens under
IA the provisions of an act of the Legislature
of this State, entitled IAN act for securing Liens
of Mechanics and Others" approved April 27th
1855, upon the American Hotel. brick building
in the town of Auburn, in said county. are hereby
notified to be and appear before said Court on
the first day Of the next term thereof the open
ing Of the Court on that day, then and there to
exhibit the proofs of such Liens A failure to ex-
hibit such proofs will be deemed waiver of such
Lien. B. +. MYRES.
Attorney fvrEPlaintn.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
Nov. 17th, 1856.

District Court, l1M Judicial District, Placer Co.
II. T.. Holmes VS.. VIM. 7. Henson, Assignee of
the Estate of George II. Stephens.
A LII persons holding or claiming Liens under
IN the provisions of an act Of the Legislature
of this State, entitled IAN act for securing Liens
of Mechanics and Others approved April 9th,
1865. upon the American Hotel, a brick building
in the town of Auburn, in said county. are hereby
notified to be and appear before said court on
the first day of the next term thereof at the open
ing of the court on that day, then and there to
exhibit the proofs OF such Liens. A failure to
exhibit such proofs will be deemed a waiver of
such Lien. b. +. MYRES,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
THE OLD STAND STILL AHEAD!

THE OLD St Anu SIIIL AHEAD'
GEORGE would respect
" fully inform the people of Auburn and VI
cinity that he is still doing business at the old
stand on the same liberal scale as of old. Pos
sessing every facility for buying that could be
desired, he pledges himself
TO SELL CHEAPER
than can be bought here or elsewhere, of like quail
ity. Buying as he does. and being blessed with
substantial share Of the CUSTOM, he is bound to
sustain the above pledge. He keeps constantly
on hand large supply and good assortment of
MINING AND FLUMING TOOLS, GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS, GRAIN, CIGARS,
COCKTAIL FIxINGs,
AND AN EXTRA QUALITY OF LIQUORS.
N. B.-Goods delivered free of charge. ly
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06

MORRISON AGAIN IN THE FIELD.
UNITED STATES RESTAURANT.
THE undersigned would Inform the public ana
his numerous friends, that he has now open
a Restaurant in
HOLMES FIRE PROOF BUILDING
Where MEALS and REFRESHMENTS can be
had at all hours. Also. superior cup Oh conee'
U 10 determined to do all he to give satlstac-
ton to those who patronize him, and therefore
invites the attention of every body to this fact.
'-' '0' CHARLES MORRISON,
Formerly Proprietor of the "Orlears'"
Auburn, Nov. 9, 1855
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TERMS:

Subscriptions invariably in advance For one
wear, $500; six months $500; three months sZ,oo;
one month SlOO; single copies, twenty five cents.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
FOR ADVERTISING:

One square of TEN LINES, or more than five, first
insertion $500; each subsequent insertion, 81 80
For half square of FIVE LINES or less, S2oo; each
subsequent insertion 5 90.
EFLiberal deductions made to monthly adver-
tisers.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
Nov. 17th, 1856.

District Court. 1lM Judicial District. Placer Co.
Smith and Evans VIM. T. Henson, Assignee
of the Estate of George II. Stephens
A LII persons holding or claiming Liens under
n the provisions of an act of the Legislature of
this State. entitled "an act for securing Liens of
Mechanics and others" approved April 9th, 1855
upon the American Hotel a brick building in the
town of Auburn, in said county are hereby notif
ed to be and appear before said court on the first
day of the next term thereof, at the opening of
the court on that day. then and there to exhibit
the proofs of such Liens. A failure to exhibit
such proofs will be deemed waiver of such Lien.
B. F. MYRES.
70 PIan
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06

District Court, llM judicial District; Placer Co.
j. w. Avery Wm T. Henson, Assignee of
the Estate of George ii. Stephens
A Ii persons holding or claiming Liens under
II the provisions of an act of the Legislature of
this State entitled can Act for securing Liens of
Mechanics and Others" approved April 9th, 1855,
upon the American Hotel, a brick building in the
town of Auburn. in said county are hereby notif-
ed to be and appear before said court on the first
day of the next term thereof at the opening of
the court on that day. then and there to exhibit
the proofs of said Liens. A failure to exhibit
such proofs will be deemed waiver of such Lien.
B. F. MYRES.
Attorney for Plaintiff
November 17th 1856
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THE PLACER HERALD.

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, AT THE OFFICE,
Main Street. Auburn, Cal, (at the old stand) by
TAM MITCHELL. JAMES ANDERSON
MITCHELL & ANDERSON.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-06
Notice to Enforce Mechanics Liens.

Nov. 18th, 1856.