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Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-05-28

TIE LUMBER INrEREsT.-A meeting of
the lumbermen of this city, was held last
Tuesday for the purpose of taking into con-
sideration the interest of commissions, in
spection and dockage of lumber; which re-
suited in committee being appointed to
confer with the one appointed by the Board
of Trade, in order to draw up report on
the various subjects concerning the lumber
interests in Chicago. Chicago Bulletin.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-05-28

SCHOOL MoNEYs.-The amount of school
money for the year 1856, as we learn from
the State Treasurer, is 100000, which gives
to each scholar, fifty-three cents, or five cents
more than the past year, with an increase of
1900 children.
The Superintendent of public instruction
has entirely thrown out the Beaver Island
returns, for manifest fraud, the number of
children represented upon it, being twice
greater than the aggregate population of the
Island. This promptness in this regard is
commendable, and it was an act of justice
to those portions of the State, making honest
returns.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1856-05-28

LATEST FROM KANsAs--ST. LOUIS, May
2l.-The Democrats Kansas correspondent
under date of 10th, writes that from to
1900 men were encamped near Lecompton,
the people of Lawrence sent note to Col.
Summer asking him to station body of
troops in that vicinity, to prevent the mob
proceeding to sanguinary extremities. He de-
clined, saying he had no power to move with
out orders.
Mr.. Cox, of Lawrence, waited on Marshall
Donaldson, to ascertain if anything could be
done peaceably to prevent his monster posse
entering town. Marshall said their demands
must be complied with, previously consenting
to not enter Lawrence with all his forces.
1st Every man against whom process is
issued should be surrendered.
End. All munitions of war at Lawrence to
be delivered up.
Sd. Citizens should pledge themselves i'm
plicitly to obey present enactments, Kansas
list of oaths, taxes and all.
Upon receipt of this the citizens held a
public meeting and drew up letter to the
Marshall, stating that he and every person
acting under him would be allowed to exec
ute legal process against any citizen Of Law
renee, and if called upon they would serve
as posse in making arrests; that there would
not now, nor at any future time, be any re-
sistance to law, and they only awaited oppor-
tunity to testify fidelity to the union and
constitution that they claimed to be law
abiding, order-loving citizens, and asked to
be protected by constituted authorities
Marshalrs answer was that he did not believe
in promises of the people of Lawrence; that
he regarded them as rebels and traitors, and
they should know his demand when he came.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22

The WIFE OF THE FIRST GOVERNOR OF
VERMoNT.-Thomas Chittenden, the first Gov
ernor of Vermont, who was plain farmer a
like remarkable for strong native powers Of
mind, and the republican simplicity with which
he conducted everything in his public duties,
and in his domestic establishment, was once
visited by a party of travelling fashionables
from one of our cities When the hour OF
dinner arrived, Mrs Chittenden, to the aston
ishment of her lady guests, went out and blew
tin horn for the wOrkmen, who soon arrved
when. to the still greater surprise, and even
horror, of these fair cits, the whole company,
Governor his lady, guests, workmen and all,
were invited to sit down to the substantial
meal which had been provided for the occasion.
After dinner was over and the ladies were left
by themselves, one of the guests thought she
would gently take Mrs. Chittenden TO task for
gentility. to which she had been as she thought,
so uncourteously made victim.
"You do not generally sit down to the same
table with your workmen suppose, Mrs. Chit
tenden?" she commenced.
"Why,' replied the Governors lady, whose
quick wit instantly appreciated the drift ofthe
other, "why am almost ashamed to say, we
generally have, but intend soon to amend in
this particular. | was telling the Governor
this very morning, that it was an absolute
shame that the workmen. who did all the hard
labor, should fare no better than we who sit so
much of the time in the house earning little
or nothing, and am determined hereafter to
set two tables-thc first and best for the work
men, and the last and poorest for the Govern
or and myself"
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
rREATHgNG AND THINKING.

Let any reader think for moment OF what
he experiences when he breathes and attends
TO the act. He will find that his whole frame
heaves and subsidies at the time; face, chest,
stomach and limbs are all actuated by his res
piration Now let him feel his thoughts, and
he will see that they, too, heave with the mass.
When he entertains 4 long thought be draws
a lorg breath when he thinks quickly, his
breath alternates with rapid alterations; when
the tempest of anger shakes his mind, his breath
is tumultuous; when his soul is deep and tran
quill, so is his respiration; when success initiates
him, his lungs are as timid as his conceits.
Let him make trial OF the contrary; let him
endeavor to think in long stretches at the same
time he breathes in fits, and he will find that
it is impossible; that in this case the chopping
lungs will needs mince his thoug ughts-Nelv
York Mirror.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22

PATENT ALARM BEDs-A LADY AND GEN
TLEMEN IN A PECULIARLY PERPLEXIYG Pre-
pICAMENT.-Those who have visited the Fair
at the Crystal Palace must have noticed the
patent alarm bed-a down east invention.
The purpose of these beds is to prevent per-
son from oversleeping himself, or if he de es
not wake at the time the alarm is sounded,
the machinery operates III such manner as
to chuck him out upon the floor, much to his
astonishment. For instance, when person
wants TO retire to bed, he winds up an alarm
clock attached to the bed and sets it at the
hour he wishes to get up. At the appointed
hour the alarm sounds, and if the sleeper is
awakened he may rise but if he does not
awake, the machinery of the clock, operating
on lever, upsets the bed Frame and the oc-
cupant is tilted out upon the floor, The bed
is worthy the inspection of heads of families,
who have the care of suggards and sleepy
heads.
We have good story to tell in connection
with one of those beds, says the Uncle Sam,a
"Bosting paper. A friend of ours recently
got married to lovely and interesting young
woman. In the house OF the brides father,
where the wedding took place, one Of the
alarm beds had just previously been ntrodu-
ced. The wedding party was very large FASH
onable, and everything went off witt the ut
most merriment. the entertainment being OF
the most generous kind. AT length the feast
ing over, and the hour of midnight past, the
guests began to retire, and the lights to grow
dim in the house The old folks" limited
gently about sleep, and the bride and her lord
grew weary and impatient. 1t was easily
seen that they wished to be alone, and the
lady was accordingly escorted to her chamber,
to which blssful haven the bushing bride
groom soon followed her.
We will not attempt to draw picture OF
what ensued, but suffice it to say that while
the interesting pair were in the midst Oh one
of their most interesting tete a tet6s, clicking
was heard, and the astonished couple, the next
instant found themselves launched on the floor
in the middle Of the room, fast locked in each
others arms, holding on like good fellows in
momentary expectation of an earthquake.
They survived the shock however The fact
of it was, the alarm bed had been assign
ed them for the nuptial couch, and the brides
youngest brother, the mschievous devil Tom,
had taken the liberty to set the alarm, at what
he said he thought would be the auspclous
hour" He got his ears boxed the next morn
ipr. and our friend w. ID. s. has been suspi-
cious of alarm beds ever since.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22

Nor RUAMNG-Some Of the Republican
organs are publishing the following as against
Buchanan. In our opinion, the. answer was
Just suited to the ostcutatous professor of re-
Iigion:
A Buchanan man, lately, on the cars in In
diana, determined to test the truth of the lu-
sion reports, took the vote on the train He
hurried through the cars with paper and
pencil asking this one and that for whom they
voted Some said Buchanan, some said Ere
mont, and some said Fillmore. At last he
came to a white-vravaled, black-coated, de-
mure-looking individual.
Sir said he, "who do you go for p
"My friend" answered the sanity person
age, Il go for Jesus Christ.
The Buchaneer looked over his paper. "Sir,
said he "there is no such candidate running
If there is, will bet you hundred dollars he
don't get fifty votes in Indiana"
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22

NARROW ESCAPE OF THE BRITISH Queen
FROM BEING ALARMED.-T North Ameri-
caa British Mail of Sept. 9th, says Her Ma
iesty had narrow escape from serious alarm,
if not from worse consequences, on the occa-
sion of her recent visit to Roslin. AT Burdie-
house, it is the practice to fire gun over the
head of the bride when proceeding to be mar
red which is done by an old man with rusty
musket. On the morning of Friday, when the
intention of Her Majesty to inspect Rosn
was generally known along the road, the old
man was seen shouIderng his antiquated piece
of ordnance, as if prepared for some celebra-
ton. He was asked by passing gentleman
what he was going to do? When he replied.
"Oh, am going to fire this over the head OF
the Queen, when she passes by my door" The
gentleman was astounded, and had great diff
Guilty in dissuading the old fellow from carry
ing his purpose into effect the result of which,
we need not say, would have been any thing
but agreeable to the queen as al expression OF
loyalty, even if the old gun did not burst,
which was not an unlikely event
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
SIN FRANCISCO
DR.. R. McCafrey

| Dr.. r. McCaflrey's ability as a distinguished
Medical Man is thus endorsed by the San Francis
co Press:
FROM La CRoNICA, MAY lS55:-
We have been eXamng some documents handed
us by Dr. McCratirey, and we consider it but JUS
tee to say to our friends aud the public generally,
that we have seen his high testimonials. and also
ample proofs of his superior skill. and endorse
him as physician Of extraordinary ability.
FROM TIE Eco DEL PACIrICo SPANISH, July. '56.
We call attention in particular manner to DR..
r. McCaifrey, and take The greatest pleasure in
! recommending HIM to the Spanish and Span
nish American residents of this State, as a
skitul Physician, and distinguished gentle
man one in whom the sick can rcposc unlimited
confidence. He is the Physician of the Howard
Medical Institute. and his remarkable success in
curing obstinate cases of illness has won for him
deserved admiration.
From THE SAN FRANCSCo Journal. July l6. sc.
We call particular notice to the Howard Medi-
cal Institute. which has been established for the
purpose of curing diseases particularly those of a
Scrofulous and Syphylitic nature, and all private
complaints.
DR.. r. McCaffrey an eminent Physician Of this
city. who has for several years been known as a
successful practitioner. is the Physician. The in
sttute has been established at the earnest request
of some of the best medical men Of this city. and
it is to be hoped that the columns of newspaper
lies used by notorious quacks to impose the un-
fortunate. will no longer be believed.
This is in fact the only safe asylum in the State
for those who through shame, are suffering tor
lures mental and physical, which the Dr.'s ski
can cure Not only is he well skilled in his pro
fession. but his courtesy and liberal disposition
eudcar him to all that have ever applied to him,
His entire efforts for years has been the study of
the diseases he is now curing. In reality he is the
"RICHARD" Of the Pacific. No case seems to with
stand his maSterly treatment.
We wish the Howard Medical institute God
speed" and advise all those that are i'll to call
and consult the Doctor at | Is Sacramento street,
next to the p NJ. 5. s. Office.
FROM THE ORGAN OF THE FRENCH RESIDENTS OF
SAN FRANCISCO, LIZ PuARE, July l6. 1886.
"We desire our readers to notice that DR.. Nc
Cafrey is now the Physician of the Howard Medi-
cal Institute, and can only say if it be carried on
according to his plan. it will prove truly phtlan-
thropc aud deserve universal patronage
| Howard MEDICAL INsTITUTE-For Private Medi
cal Treatment Office hours from A. NJ. till p
NJ. Consultation in English. French. Spanish and
German. Communications stating complaint and
decribing symptoms, 'cW receive immediate AT
tenton, by enclosing fee of ten dollars.
Address Howard Medical Institute. lis Sacra
mento ST. Physician. DIR. r. MCCAFFREY.
San Francisco, Aug 8, lS5G-6m
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
A Need of Just Praise.

The ingratitudc of man to his fellow man is so
often met with in life that testimonials prompted
hy the finer feelings of the heart oasis in the
life of those who sacrifice their best days in ph Ian
thropic devotion to the alleviatiOn of the ills of
frail mortality Empiricsm floods the columns of
our press with fraudulent and fictitious letters
singing peans to the worth Of their own egotisti-
cal charlatanism. Below we append a letter
from worthy man. who a briet period since,
seemed destined to ''shuf1le off this mortal coil;
who looked forward to his dissolution with that
pleasure which only those weighed down by the
heavy hand Of disease can. Contrary to hope.
the ability of skillful physician has restored him
to his former health. Relieved from his terrible
situation. and impeled by gratitude. he makes
known his case and remedial agent, and his state
ment is authenticated by a Notary Public. The
demands of society imperiously command itspub-
licitv. and it is given more to warn the unWary
than to sound the praises of a physician OF whom
scores of like cases can be cited:
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
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The Placer herald., 1856-11-22

LAMARTINE OPINION OF WoMEN--The
following, from one OF his late works, will give
our readers a pleasant introduction to the
writings of this distinguished Frenchman ::
" w oman with weaker passions than man is
superior to him by the soul. The Gauls at
tributed to her an additional sense. the divine
sense They were right. Nature has given
woman two painful but heavenly gifts which
human nature-compassion and enthusiasm.
By compassion they devote themselves; by
enthusiasm they exalt themselves. What
more does heroism require? They have more
heart and more Imagination than men. En-
thusiasm springs from the imagination, and
sell sacratice from the heart. Women are,
therefore, more naturally heroic than men.
A nations have in their annals some OF those
miracles of patriotism Of which woman is the
instrument in the hands Of God. When all is
desperate in national cause we need not yet
despair while there remains spark OF resist
ance in a woman's heart, whether she is called
Judith, Celia Joan of Ark, Victoria Colona,
in Italy. or Charlotte Corday in our own day.
God forbid that l compare those cite !! Ja-
dith and Charlotte Corday sacrafced them
selves but their sacrafce did not reco at
crime Their inspiration was heroic, but
their heroism mstook its arm it took the
poinard OF the assassin instead OF the sword of
the hero Joan of Ark used only the sword OF
defence; she was not merely inspired by hero
ism, she was inspired by God"
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22

Tom THUMB AND BARNUM.-A private let
ster from Paris says that NJ. Va temare has re-
ceived a letter from Barnum, in which the lat
ter asks VS. advice about the project OF his
bringing Tom Thumb to Europe again on a
speculation, weather bis autobiography has
not injured his reputation, sc. Vattemare
replied that on the contrary, he had now more
reputation than ever, so much so that he
would. perhaps, make more money to allow
Tom Thumb to exhibit him.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22

A SOLDIERS HoNoR.- In an old newspa-
per, printed soon after the close OF the ReVo-
luton, we find the following singular anecdotes:
During the march of detachment of the Amer
lean army through New jersey, in the late
war, silver spoon was found missing in Il
house where party of troops had billeted.
Suspicion pitched on soldier who was seen
to have entered the apartment where spoons
were kept, and he was accused OF the theft
MAY | never meet salvaiion! exclaimed the
soldier may be sunk into the endless regions
of perdltion, il have seen, heard OF, or taken
your spoon.'
But no one else could have taken it, re-
piled the host.
The soldier again went through the manuel
of attestations of innocence and imprecations
against himself if he was guilty The land
lord looked astonished, and being an honest
man, was idged to believe the soldier.
But just on the point of leaving off The exam
ina,ion, he, taking hold of the soldiers coat
and hooking him full in the face, said:
Now, say upon your honor that you have
not got my spoon, and will be satisfied
Upon my honor said the soldier to him
self, after thinking few minutes. Upon my
honor, Poh blast you, he cried, pulling the
spoon from his pocket, and giving it to the
owner, blast your spoon-take your spoon and
be id"
The host started, surprised and while la
menting that the great principles of religion
and morality should have less weight in The
mind of an intelligent being than the princl.
pies of what he conceived to be a mere sound
the soldier swung his knapsack, and marched
off
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
CERTIFICATE.

The undcrS gned, dcslrouS OF acqualntlng thoae
who may be unfortunate enough to be slmilarIe
afflicted, where permanent relief OF their suite
ngs may be obtained. feels it his duty to thus
publicly express his most sincere gratitude to DR..
l.. j CaZpkay for the permanent recovery OF his
health. Borne down by the distressing symptoms
incident to the vicious practice OF uncomfortable
passions in youth; depressed in body and mind,
unable to perform even the most trihiug duty i'm
posed upon the daily avocatons of life. sought
the advice of many physicians. who at hrst re
garded my disease as OF trifiing importance--but
alas, after a few weeks, and in several instances
months OF their treatment, found to my unuItcr-
able horror that instead of relief, the symptoms
became more alarming in their torture; and. being
told by one that my disease being principally con
fined to the brain. medicines would he OF little
consequence. | despaircd Of ever regalning my
health. strength and energy; and as last resort
and with but a faint hope. called upon Dr. cap
kay who after examining my case. prescribed some
medicine which almost instantly relieved me OF
the dull pain and dizziness in my head Encour-
aged by this result resolved to place myself
Immediately under his care, and by strict obe-
dience to all his directions and advice, my head
became clear, my ideas collected the constant pam
in my back and groins, the weakness of my limbs
the nervous reaction Of my whole body on the
slightest alarm or excitng the misanthropy and
evil forebodings; the selfdistrust and want OF
confidence in others; the incapahlty to study
and want of resolution; the irighttul, exciting.
and at times pleasurable dreams at nlgn' lolioWcu
by involuntary discharges have all disappeared;
and in fact in two months after having consulted
he Doctor. / felt as if inspired hy a new lfe-that
ife which but short time ago, contemplated
to end by my own hand
With a view to guard the unfortunate from
falling into the snares Of incomp tent quacks l
deem it my duty to offer this testimony to the
merit and skill of DR.. Czapkay. and rccomend
him to all who may stand in need OF medca
advice. being assured, by my own experience, that
once under his care a radical and permanent cure
will be effected
B. F. FILLMORE.
State of California County Of San Francisco
Subscribed and sworn before me, this 18th day of
April A. y. 1856.
(Signed) JOHN MIDDLETON, Isl
Notary Public.
Grfs- DR.. L. J. CIAPKA1' S Medical and Sur
gical Institute is at the corner OF Montgomery and
Sacramento streets, San Francisco, California.
The Doctor offers free consultation, and asks no
remuneration unless he effects a cure. ap26 3m
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
HOWARD MEDICAL INSTITUTE.

For Pri0ate Medical Treatment No. lis Sac
rdmento Street., nert to the Mail S. S. Co.'S
Office, oyer Vines d Co.'S Express Office,
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
THE VEGETABLE GIRL.
BY MARY TAYLOR.

Behind market stall installed,
mark it every day,
Stands at her stand the fairest girl
I've met with at the Bay.
Her two lips are of cherry red,
Her hands pretty pair
With such pretty turn up nose
And lovely reddish hair.
'Tis there she stands form morn till night
Her customers to please,
Andto appease their appetite
She sells them beans and peas.
Attracted by the glances from
The apple Of her eye,
And by her Chill apples, too,
Each passerby will buy.
She stands upon her little feet
Throughout the live-long day,
And sells her celery and things
A big feat by the way,
She changes off her stock for change,
Attending to each call
And when she has but one beat left,
She Says-"Now, that beats all.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22

1eS~ NJ de Lamartimc, who for some time
has been in Macon, France, where he is suffer
ing from rheumatism, has received from the
Emperor of Brazil one hundred thousand
francs, as payment of five thousand subscrip-
tions to the Familiar Course of Literature OF
the illustrious and hard-worling author.
The Placer herald., 1856-11-22
State of California, County of Placer.

Justices Cou,f. 7ounsAp No. 2.
The People Of the State Of California to B. p.
Bcals, Grectng:--Iou are hereby summoned to
appear before me. at my office in Carroton IoWn-
s6ip No /. in Placer county. on the 18th day of
November A. D. S5G, at o'clock, 2. NJ. to ans
wer unto the complaint of S. G Elliott wherein
he claims Judgment against you for the sum OF
Sl35 %, MS amount due him on account Tor goods
sold and delivered, and services rendered when
Judgment will be taken against you for the said
amount, together with cost and damages, if you
fail to appear and answer
TO the Sheriff or any Constable of said county
greeting:
Make legal service and due return hereof.
Given under my hand this Sd day OF Nov. 1885.
(~-- l.. D. LATlMER.
l., s. Justice of the Peace Of TIP, No /.
The necessary affidavit having been made it is
hereby ordered that publication OF the within
summons be made in the Placer Herald. for three
successive weeks l.. d. LATiMER, J. p.