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The Placer herald., 1856-08-30
Democratic Meeting.

At meeting of the Democracy of Sarahs.
Vile, held on the 9Th of August, 1856, David
P. Marshall was called to the chair, and
Charles Landers appointed Secretary.
The President stated that the meeting was
called for the purpose of forming Demo
cratic Club, and urged the necessity of i'm
mediate action in the premises.
On motion, the Chairman was empowered
to appoint committee of three to draft
resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting.
Messrs Motfatt, Clancy, and Harvey were
appointed, and upon consideration made the
following report
Resolped, That we form ourselves into a
Club under the name and style OF the Bnck
and Breck Cub-and that we cordially in
yite all who are Democrats or wish to be-
come so to unite with us in our intended
efforts for the approaching Democratic tri-
umph.
Resolced, That we hail with pride and en-
thusiastic satisfaction the nomination OF Jas.
Buchanan and John G. Breckenridge as our
standard bearers in the approaching contest,
and will use our utmost endeavors to elect
them to the highest office in the gift of the
American people.
Resolved, That we endorse the platform
adopted at the Cincinnati Convention, and
will by our acts and votes endeavor to fill
our offices with good men and true, to carry
out those sentiments.
The Committed suggested Franlin Nearvitt,
Charles Sanders, and Jessee lIurd as suitable
delegates to the County Convention.
On motion, the report was accepted and
adopted the proposed delegates being ap-
pointed by acclamation.
On motion, adouaned for half an hour to
meet to receive sgners for the Club and to
elect officers.
Club met pursuant to adjournment and
the following officers were elected to serve
until the election Of Buchanan and Brecken-
ridge:
DAVID MARSHALL, President
DANIEL CRIBBs, Vice President,
CHARLES SANDERS, Secretary.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

Migrate is the lover Of the Union who re-
fuses him (Filmorc) his support We know
that he unlike the weather cocks of the
present day, has not shifted with every
breeze. We can rely upon him, th,n why
not take him in preference to those Of whose
views there is, to say the least, great doubt.
Placer Press.
Bad man, why won't you vote for Mr.
Fillmore? Don't you know that the editor
of the Press will be dispeased with you. if
YOU don't 1t is true, Mr. F. commenced his
political history as an anti-Mason, opposing
an order founded for purely benevolent OBJ
jects-opposing the society because it sras a
secret order-got into office on that humbug
1t is true that he is now the standard-bearer
of a secret society," established alone for po-
litica purposes. 1t is true, he pledged him
self to the Abolitonists to abolish slavery in
the territories of the United States vet now
he is pted against this same crowd and their
doctrines.
Yet, he is unlike the weather-cocks of the
present day, shifting with every political
breeze He advocated the sale of the mines
in California, and he may be faithful to that
doctrine. The miners "can rely upon him -
he is no Weather-cock-not he.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION.

The members Of the Democratic Party of
Auburn precinct are requested, (according to
the call Of the County Central Committee,
to meet at the Theatre in Auburn, on this
Saturday evening, August Soth, at o'clock
P. NJ, for the purpose Of electing four dele
gates to represent them in the County Con-
vention, which convenes on Friday, the 5th
of Seutember
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AUBURN, AUGUST 80, 1855.

Our CORRESPONDENTS, ETC-Bold Highwayman
will be attended to next week.
The proceedings of the Democratic Club at
Yankee Jims, next issue.
Pike Plains ''-next week.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

RICH DIocINGs IN TowN.-A couple of
miners, a Mr.. Mcdonald and partner, struck
a lead under Palmer's wagon shop. yesterday,
which proved very rich. They washed out
Of three pans of dirt S75 of beautiful coarse
gold. We saw a pan washed afterwards
that contained ut least fifty dolars.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

The kEYsToNE-As goes Pennsylvania
so goes the Presidential election. SO it has
been since the first election of Andrew jack
son, and so it will be in 1856. In 1913, the
success Of Cass or Taylor depended on the
State of Pennsy ylvania, and the State upon
the county Of Philadelphia, where through
the frauds of native Americanism, the die
was cast for Taylor, and Cass defeated for the
Presidency 1t is an important State, as the
solicitude of the Northern sectlonallsts
proves. In the recent black republican con,
vention at PhiladeIp phia, Mr.. Stephenson, OF
Pennsylvania, said that if any other man
than Judge Mclean were nominated ioF
President, "Pennsylvania would be lost 'y
fifty thousand" Judge Mclean was "0'
nominated. Pennsylvania, therefore - ac, e,
cording to black republican authority--"l''
give fifty thousand majority for Buchanan
Hon. Thaddeus Stephens the well known
and sagacious politician of Pennsylvania pro-
nounced the fate of the republican cause up,
on the nomination of Fremont. lie declared
that it would insure the success of Buciaha"
in Pennsylvania by amaiorsty of forty 'No"''
and. Mr.. Stevens was for Judge Mclean
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Fusion for the Sake of Snoils.

We observe an inclination IN the papers
Of this State flying the Fillmore flag, and
those favorable to it, but acting under the
cloak Of independence, to give forth the inn
preston that the Democrats and Republicans
are playing into each others hands
This, we believe, is so far from true that
the boot is on the other leg. When the
boiling took place in Philadelphia, in Feb'y.'
last, the seceders went over body and soul
to the Free Soilers. Geo Law, the rival Of
Mr.. Fillmore, openly advocates the election
of Fremont The Baltimore Sun and the
Germantown Telegraph, (not Democratic pa
pers, say that there is scheme on foot in
Pennsylvania to join the Fillmore and Ere
mont tickets together, one half of each be-
ing dropped, and the vote, if successful, to
be cast as circumstances may dictate.
We refer to these facts to show the natu-
raj affinity of this party in the other States.
We have heard from a reliable source that
endeavors are being made in Iuba county
to amalgamate the X. \. and Republican
vote of that county against the Democracy.
Such scheme is openly advocated there.
The Marysyile Herald, up to within the past
five days, has been Fillmore and Donelson
paper but has now forsaken the sinking for
tunes of these candidates, and gone over to
Fremont and Free Soilism. Add to this
what we were quite 10th to believe, vet from
the source the information came, we we're
forced to credit-the fact, that efforts are
now being made in an influential quarter to
amalgamate the Republican and American
vote Of this county, upon fusion ticket for
officers. This We charge to be the
case. The X. Ms are very anxious that the
portion Of America included with the bounds
Of Placer county, shall be ruled by Ameri-
cans SO much so, indeed, that they are will
ling to take one with Black Republican af-
fnitics. No trucking seems too low or un-
dgnitied for this American party, where the
fees of Office are the reward no desertion
of profession is too shame-taced, when upon
" the wild hunt for office
The Republicans are great on 1.-THE long
wall of slavery and the hymns of treedom,'
but they are very hungry for place, and lit
office, with spoils attached, would be quite
soothing to their fcelings-quite so.
Th"o see these gentlemen, after all
their talk and ine-strung theories about Of
fee seeking the man, and universal freedom,
Ginning in quite friendly when they de
sire to secure to themselves the spoils. 1t
won't win, gentlemen. You bamboozled the
people out of their votes last year by your
promises and they will watch you very close
this year, and this fusion for spois will meet
most signal rebuke.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

Mr. BUcHANAN.-We find the following
sentiment in speech of Mr.. Buchanan, de-
livered in the House of Representatives in
1922. How prefectly has it been illustrated
subsequent puplic career. If know myself
| am politician neither of the East nor of
the West nor of the North nor of the South
| therefore shall forever avoid any expressions
the direct tendency of which must be to Gre
ate sectional jealousies, sectional divisions
and at length disunion, that worst of all
political calamties."
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re-" Mr.. Buchanan was born in Franklin
county, Pennsylvania, on the 9th Of April
l79l and is therefore 65 years old. He
served in the State Legislature two years, in
the House of Congress ten years. Gen. Jack
son sent him to Russia as Minister in 1881,
where he remained three years. 1884 he was
elected to the United States Senate, and re-
mained there eight years. He was secretary
Of State under President Polk, and Minister
to Eng land under President Pierce. He has
filled therefore, nearly every civic station of
distinction, the post to which has just been
nominated being the lastand highest which the
people Of the country have to bestow upon
him.
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King Testimonial.

The Committee who have been engaged
in receiving subscriptions to the King Testi-
mona have made their report, and it ap-
pears that the sum of S3l $50 45 has been
contributed.
The money and property has been placed
in the hands of Messrs. +. W. McCondrav,
John Slime, and Thos. S. King, who hold the
same in trust, according to the terms Of a
Trustee deed from which their authority is
derived, 1t is believed that the arrangements
made in connection with this magnificent
donation, are such as to satisfy the public
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

"Disunion is word which ought not to
be breathed amongst us, even in a whisper.
The word ought to be considered one of dire
ful omen, and our children should be taught
that it is one Of sacrilege to pronounce
it."-./amcs RucInnnn.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

Prentice in 1S30-"Mr Buchanan, how
ever, was an honorable man, and hesitated
not to say publicly, that he had never made
to Gen. jackson the overtures in question
or any that lore the least resemblance to
them
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

The Placer Herald, the Democratic organ
of Placer county, is the most dignitied poiti
cal paper in the State Golden Era.
We touch our hat to you, Mr.. Era. The
good opinion of an intelligent independent
press is something to be proud Of
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

Prentice in 1s56-"Buchanan, on being
by Gen. jackson as a witness,
lyingly expressed belief that Mr.. CLAW had
been guilty of bargain and corruption"
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

A GREAT TAILOR SHop.-M Godillot, in
Paris, employs sixty-six sewing machines,
kept in motion by steam engine of nine
horse power, and which sewed all the over
coats for the Crimean army. Besides the
machines, one thousand women and girls are
constantly engaged in sewing
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT MURDER.-1he Iowa
Hill News, gives detailed account of an
attempt made, on Monday night, the 18th
by Mrs. Kitte to assassinate one Richard
Webb in that town. The woman it seems
was the paramour of Webb.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

We acknowledge the receipt Of copy of
the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules of
Order, of the Young Mems Democratic Club,
of San Francisco, with the compliments of
the Recording Secretary.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

Mr.. John B. Howe informs us that he had
$3.50 stolen from him on the morning of
Tuesday last at a Bowling Saloon in the
lower part of the town of Grass Valley. The
thief is unknown to him.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

The fine horse stolen from Mr.. Osborne
of this town, has been recovered The thief
had gotten as far as Downievlle, when sus
picion was directed towards him, on account
of his taking French leave Of his landlord
A party chased him and were about to take
him. when he abandoned the horse and took
70 the woods.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

The WAY THE MOUNTAINS Howl FOR FILL
MoRE.-The Marysvle Herald has taken
down the names of Fillmore and Doneldson
and placed in their stead the names of Fre-
mont and Dayton.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

The reputation Of our State stands at best
but at low figure among our brethren on
the other side Of the land -Placcr Press.
That's certain, since the great American
reform party failed to pay the interest upon
the demands of our creditors.
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3. F. WASHINGTON,

CT. POWELL, Secretary.
Democratic papers throughout the State please
copy.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

OBERDEENER has furnished us with the
Cincinnati Commercial, Boston Journal, St.
Louis Republican, Delta, London News, &c.
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The Sacramento Union.

mento Union since the nomination of Mil
lard Fillmore to the Presidency by the pro-
scriptive Know Nothing party, it must be
apparent that said paper has become an ac
tive agent of K. Ms, not less industrious nor
less Jealous than its contemporary, the Amer
icun, which is recognized by the Order as its
official mouthpiece, its leading organ. We
feel justified in commenting upon the course
Of the Union, as its conduct is 50 entirely
at variance with its pretensions. 1t presents
itself to the people of California as an Gin
dependent paper, devoted to the interests
of no political party, but simply medium
through which news is conveyed to the peo-
pie. That it is one among the best ne,rspa-
pers in the State we are willing to admit. The
ability with which it has been conducted and
its professions of independence, have obtained
for 1t in the country circulation not surpas-
sed. Having thus assumed the position of
political agent of no party - independent
censor upon ALT has acquired an influence
which the record bears us out in stating has
always been exercised since the decline Of
the Wing party in California, in given di-
rection-fayorable to the party opposed to
Democratic principles. Its adherence to
Know Nothingism, and its corresponding
antagonism to the Democratic party, dates
back not alone to the nomination of Fillmore
to the Presidency, but the people of Califor-
MIA have the most distinct recollection of its
political course in the last campaign. through
which it not only sustained the proscrptive
policy of the so-called "American party"
but came forward in the American State
Council and claimed the State Printing as
the reward of its efficient aid and unwaver-
inc featy.
Within a short period Of time the people
have seen one of its proprietors the officer
Of party organization, the result Of whose
action was the avowed determination to sup
port the nominee of the Know Nothing par
ty for President. We DO not wish to be un-
derstood as condemnng the gentlemans
course. As an individual, his connection
with public journal should not be cited to
disfranchise him Of the privileges of an
American citizen. We merely allude to it
as indicative of the direction in which the
of the managers of that paper
tend" Straws show the direction of the
wind.' We conceive that the same senti,
ment of honor, which should control the ac-
ton of individuals, is indispensable to the
reputation of high-toned public journal.
The meddler and the spy are ever regarded
as infamous; and the secret enemy who
works the ruin Of his foe by under-handed
means, eXcites the loathing of honorable
minds If the Uaton intends to remain in
the future what, in our opinion, it ever has
been since the organization of the Know
Nothing party-an advocate Of American
princip pes--let it stand out boldly as an op
ponent Of Democracy, that we may know
where to find it. Let it throw off the eauzy
veil Of independencc" beneath which it
fails to hide its nal,edness.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

The Pacific Express Company we're first
with papers BY the Golden Age.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30
Democratic County Convention.

According to previous notice, the Democratic
Central Committee met in Auburn, Friday, July
25th 1856. Present full committee.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolced, That Democratic County Conven-
ton be called to assemble at Auburn on FRIDAY,
the 5th day of SEPTEMBER next, for the purpose
of nominating candidates for the Office Of Senator,
four members of Assembly. Sheriff, County Clerk
Treasurer. Prosecuting Attorney. County AS
SCISSOR. Surveyor. Coroner. and Public Ad-
ministrator and such other officers as are required
by law, and Thirteen delegates to the State Con
vention.
The County Central Committee suggests that
the Democracy of the respective precincts hold
their primary meetings to elect delegates to the
County Convention on Saturday, August 3otb,
1856
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

Tounship No. l.
Desert Road Beals Bar 5
Dry Creek Carrolton :
Gait House 2 Dotans Bar
Township No. 2.
Coxs Ranch Gold Hill D
Newtown Ophlr :
Gray's Ranch
Townshtp No. 8.
Manhattan Bar Wells Precinct 2
Rattesnake Christian valley
Auburn
Township No. 4.
Bradshaw's Bar Dutch Flat 8
Lisbon Mountain Springs 2
Oregon Bar Shelving Rock z
Barnes Bar Blue Canon 2
Ilinoistown
Township No. s.
Grizzly Bear House Todd's Valley 3
Poverty Bar Yankee Jim 4
Smiths Ranch Forest Hill 2
Township No. 6.
Sarahsville Stony Bar 4
Michigan Bluff FL Dorado Bar 2
Strong's Diggings
Topnship No. :.
Mineral Bar Ford's Bar 2
Iowa Hill 8 Green Valley 2
Wisconsin Hill Humbug
Io,onship No s.
Canada Hill Last Chance 2
Township No. 9.
Horse Shoe Bar Stuart House 2
Franklin House New Castle 2
Pine Grove 2
The proceedings were ordered Published in the
Placer Herald.
On motion, the committee adjourned.
JOSEPH WALKUP, Chairman.
B. r. MYREs, Secretary.
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THE PLACER HERALD.
AGENTS.

GARDNER 4 K1RK. Sacramento, at their Book
Store, Post Othce Block.
TIoaAs BorcE, San Francisco, No. 81 Merchant
street.
WELLS. FARGO s CO., and the PACIFIC
EXPRESS co. are or General Agents for Placer
County: Advertisements, JOB Work or Subscrip-
tioas to the Herald lett at either Of their offices
will be promptly forwarded to us.
N. F. kEArGNG, ,...........-.... Secret Ravine.
A. B. BIRD. ...............-.... Todds Valley
PHILGP SroNER ..-...........Mich gan Bluff
JOIN VI NALLY, 1llinostovn.
f. L. BRADLEY, Y,.................Dut Dutch Flat
Thomas WOODS. Rattlesnahe Bar.
D. B. CURTIS. ...................."....Op Ophir.
E. MANDEL,. L,........... ......... .....Gold Hill.
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For Senator,
II. FITZ SIMMONS, subject to the action oi '"'
Democratic County Convention.
August 23d.-2t
GENUINE AMBROTYPES !

Y" F. NORCROSS would respec1'uily a. a..
w . nounce to the citizens of Auburn anu V
cnity, that he is now taking the
Genuine Improved Ambrot!pe'
which have been so much admired in San Thssc rb@u
cisco, Sacramento and the Eastern Cltlcs' ln'''
Pictures are taken on glass, and for
Beauty, Durability, and DistinctneSs'
cannot be surpassed. The public are lnv.,sn nsdeut
call and examine Specimens as Mr. n is conI l.hne
they will give better satisfaction than any '''''
heretofore produced b. the Daguerrean Ar ar.
au3O 81 Main street, Auburn
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

The Know Nothings held a meeting in
Auburn on Saturday evening, the the Odd
inst Posters had been out for three or four
days announcing the fact that Gov Foote
would be present and speak upon the occa
sion, but it did not have the effect Of drawing
a very large crowd, and except few capers
Immediately about the speakers stand, we
did not see any enthusiasm. OF the audience
present we are confident not one-half we're
members Of the order or intend voting the
Fillmore ticket.
The distinguishing features Of the evening
were the speeches of Gov. Foote, Mr.. b. c.
Whitman and the firing Of an anvil. The
Governor was as usual quite severe upon
Jefferson Davis, the administration Of Mr.
Pierce, and the Democratic party-so called
Mr.. Whitman was very earnest in his appeals
to have "Americans rule America"
The anvil was fired at intervals by way Of
applause, and is supposed to have changed
great many votes, confirmed the wavering,
nerved the weak, and encouraged the strong
to greater activity.
LONGEVITY AMONG THE X. N.'S---The
Placer Press in commenting upon the char
acter Of the claims that different aspirants
to office in the American party will urge
saws, "of one it will be said that long and
faithful service to the party entities him to
reward" This party came into existence as
a secret independent political organization in
California, about one year ago; what veter-
ans in the cause they must have among them?
How many must have grown gray in the
service' Why six weeks must be considered
an ordinary political lifetime among these
fellows.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

Known -NoTnINGIsM GROWING BEAUTIFULLY
LEss.-The Franklin County (Vt) Journal
has hauled down the Fillmore flag, and that
gentleman has not single supporter in the
press of Vermont.
And in the Commonwealth of Massachu-
sets there is but a single paper devoted
to the cause of Fillmore. In the great State
of Ohio they have but one organ left-the
Cincinnati Times. Truly the X. Ms are
getting beautifully less and will soon be
known among the things that were.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

KEY STONE CLuB.-The Democrats of
Michigan Bluff Precinct formed Club on
Saturday evening last and gave it the above
name. Our worthy friend J. IL Baker was
elected President, T. B. Harper, Vice Presi-
dent, and J. w. Walters, Secretary.
The Democrats of Forest House Precinct
intend to form Club this evening.
A correspondent writing to US says, 'thc
people are wide awake for Buchanan and
Breckenridge" Keep the ball rolling, and
old Placer will give her old majority for
Democracy and the Union.
The Placer herald., 1856-08-30

We believe with as much certainty as we
believe in our existence, that Fillmore will
receive the vote Of egery southern state
Placer Press.
The Millerites believed with equal certain
ty in the wreck of matter and the crash of
worlds taking place some years ago. If
the editor is sincere in his expression of be-
lief we think he could consistently swear to
the truth Of the tales OF Baron Menchauson.
the travels of CULVER, and the narratives of
Robinson Crusoe Give us your ideas upon
the cheese question, as connected with the
moon.
Col. B. F. WAsuIHGroS has been in our
county during the week. and at the solicta-
ton Of the Democrats has made speeches at
Iowa Hill and Yankee Jim's. Competent
Judges speak in warm terms Of the able man
ner he treated the topics Of the day, politi-
cally. He speaks in Auburn, as we are
about going to press. FRIDAY evening)