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The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

re-" Genius is never more resplendent than
when lavishng the virgins stores of the mind on
subject congenial to those sympa thies with which
nature has bountfully provided it. The poet
may however adorn the most unromantic thought
with beauty, Of which, we more earthly mortals
have never before dreamed. Under the magic
wand of the muses. "Ship-Bulding'' is invested
with the widest fancies and the "Old Oaken
Bucket calls forth the sympathetic tear. Thrice
happy is he, who, from his obscurty, shall catch
the eye Of the poet and succeed in having his
name coupled with immortal song. John An
derson my jo John" has monument more lasting
than tablets of stone or brass. There is another
one of that great family will go down to posterty
in folio form, bound in muslin, there to repose
among the archieves of the Placer Herald. No
one can doubt this who reads the following verses,
written by lady friend of ours, and which by
particular directions our peppers were never to
look upon. But, to our own proper shame we say
it, we managed to purloin them, and as they are
quite too good to keep from the public, we spread
them before our readers:
To Anderson.
To offer you some sage" advice,
/ feel my bounden duty,
Before you pass ''The Rubcon"
OF youthful bloom and beauty
There is an urchn, as you know,
(The ancients called him Cupid,)
Whose business here upon the earth
Seems: making people stupid.
need not charge you to beware
OF his insinuations
For your resistance to his plans
Has now my appreciation.
Go on, dear James, go on
In this plain path to glory
No doubt. when victory is won
Your name will live in story.
By living all your ''mortal days."
Without one heart to love you,
With none to care if fortunes sky
Shall smile, or frown above you.
With none 10 say gentle word
If you are sad or weary
With none to sing you CHEEKY song
If you happen to be CHEEKY.
With none to cherish (should you die)
Your virtues, and your merit,
With heirs at law (perhaps,) to smile
AT what they shall inherit.
By living thus-by dying thus
Unloved and unlamented-
You'll gain victory DER 1.-The boy"
AS yet, unprecedented.
Think of the honor--the reno,rn,
And sitting all compunction,
Greet every woman with frown.
Here cndeth the injunction.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

X. n. NATIONAL CoNvENTIoN-TheK Know
Nothings at the East are in peck of trouble,
betraying great indecision as to whether fhey
shall hold their National Convention on the
22d inst or postpone it to later date. The
President of the Virginia State Council of the
american party of Virginia, has published
an explanatory statement as to the proposed
National Convention. He says there is no
power to postpone the Convention, save by.
the votes Of the delegates composing it.,
Delaware and Missouri go for postponement,
and it is thought that the meeting of the,
Eastern and Western Council of Virginia,
to meet at Richmond on the 5th of January,
will also insist upon postpcnement. North
Carolina some time since expressed a desire
for postponement, and Mr.. Moore says. as far
as he is informed, there is no State Council
which does not desire a postponement until
June or July.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16
JOB PRINTING,

Large additions have recently been made to tn
Job Office, and work Of all descriptions will b.
executed in superior manner.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16
TERMS:

Subscriptions invariably in advance. For one
year, $500; six months 81 90; three months $780,
ono month SlOO; single copies, twenty five cents
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

Nor GuILrY--A New MODE oF ARRIVING
AT NERDlcr.-The State Journal says
that the jury in the case of Philip Smith,
charged with the murder Of Abiel Richardson
have returned a verdict of"not guilty." and
relates the following mode by which they
arrived at t:-At 4 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing the jury came into court and asked for
instructions on certain legal points There
were nine different questions asked, and by
almost as many jurors showing that they
were divided. They went into the room
again in charge Of the officers, and after
discussing the why's and wheretores for
some time, compromised the matter, as we
have been informed on pretty good authority
by putting into a hat "a tickets, on l2 OF
which was written guilty )" and on the other
l2"not guilty." the verdict to bo as majority
Of cards thus drawn should determine. The
cards said"not guilty." and so it was We
rather like the plan, as it settles the matter
at once; but would suggest that the drawing
had better take place hereafter before the
trial, as thus save the money Of the county,
the lungs of lawyers, and the patience OF
Judges.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

Harper's Magazine says, letter was lately re-
ceived at the Post-ofice in Cleveland, directed
"To the big butcher at Cleveland with big war
on his nose" The clerks in the Office knew the
man, but were afraid to deliver it.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

Emerson, in lecture OH Anglo-Amercan, says
"Amcricans would ride in steamers made of luci
fer matches, if they could thereby save an houl
in crossing the Atlantic"
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

A peddler, calling on an old lady to dispose
of some goods, inquired of her if she could
tell him of any road that no peddler had
ever traveled-"Yes," said she, Il know Of
one, and only one, which no peddler has
ever travelled, (the pedder's countenance
brightened,) and that's the road to heaven.
The Monterey Sentinel records the death,
in that city, of Dona Ursulta Madariaga,
aged 1Ol years This old lady was born in
the city Of Mexico, and informed friend
some time ago, that she remembered the ex-
pulsion Of the Jesuits from that country,
when she was girl twelve years Of age
For some years back she had become quito
blind.
CuANGING ONES MINp.-"'Man't SEQ you
hum from meetin', Eunice!" said a Yankee
to a girl whom he kinder sorter had feelin'
/ for.
mo, you shant do no such thing, am
otherwise engaged"
"Well, guess you missed it once-Tve
my pockets full Of gingerbread and almonds"
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

SHERIDAN's CALENDAR-The old dish of rhyme
on the weather has been styled "Sheridan's Rhym-
ing Calendar"
January snowy. July moppy,
February fiowy, August croppy,
March blowy September Doppy
April shoWry, October breezy,
May foWry, November wheeZy,
June boWry, December freely.
THE USE OF MoNEY.-A vain mans motto; Win
gold and wear it,
A generous mans: Win gold and share it,
A miscr's: Win gold and spare it.
A prohigate's Win gold and spend it.
A BROKERS': Win gold and double it..
A FOOLS: Win gold and lend it.
A gamblers: Win gold and lose it.
A sailors: Win gold and cruise it.
A wise mans: Win gold and use it.
Harper's Magazine says, letter was lately re-
ceived at the Post-offce in Cleveland directed
"To the big butcher at Cleveland with a big wart
on his nose" The clerks in the Office knew the
man, but were afraid to deliver it.
Emerson, in a lecture OH Anglo American. says:
"Amcricans would ride in steamers made of luci-
fer matches, if they could thereby save an hour
in crossing the Atlantic'
Crispn says there is no danger Of hard times
among the shoemakers, because every shoe is sOied
before it can be got ready for market.
An editor out in Iowa says they don't brag of
the size of the babies in this part of the country
but they are most uncommon sure crop.
The following notice was affixed to shop in
Leeds: This ouse 2 be Lett. Hinquir Neeks
Doar."
A Paper Dealer hearing remarkable rapping
medium spoken of, asserted that it was nothing
for he himself had reams of double medium for
wrappers in his warehouse.
"Insults," says modern philosopher, care like
counterfeit money, can't hinder them being
offered, but are not compelled to take them"
There are more lies told in the brief sentence.
II am glad to see you," than in any other single
sentence in the English language.
Some of the papers are describing new coun-
terfeit bank note as having for it's vignette "a
female with rake on her lap
| A member of the Peace Society is said to have
objected to live on earth, because it is revov er
"Patrick, when will water stop running down
hi?' 'When it gets to the bottom, sure, you spa-
peen."
A felon generally appears on the end of the
| fingers and thumb, but sometimes on the end of a
rope.
Betting is immoral; but how can the man who
bets be worse than the one who is no better.
A Goldfish breakfast and an India rubber coat
will keep man dry all day.
An incorrigible wag, who lent a minister
a horse, which ran away and threw his
clerical rider, thought he should have some
credit for his aid in spreading the gospel.
A PLAIN and unschooled man, who had
received his education principally beneath
the open sky, in the field and the forest, and
who had welded the axe more than the pen,
while speaking of children, remarked with
true and beautiful simplicity: "The little
chips are nearest the heart"
The Supreme Court of Indiana has de,
cided the Prohibitory Liquor Law Of that
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

Crispin says there is no danger Of hard time
among the shoemakers, because every shoe is solet
before it can be got ready for market.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

To CURE FELoNs.-Ever since the mines
of California were first wrought, the miners,
in various portions of the State, have been
troubled with felons, which often incapacitate
them from working TO such as are so
afflicted, the following simple remedy, given
by the Scientific Americam, will be of
interest:
Within the past year we have known the
spinal marrow of an OK or COW, applied by
three different persons, with the most
satisfactory results, in relieving the pain and
securing speedy cures Of their felons. This
we are confident, will be useful information
to many. The spinal marrow should be
applied fresh every four hours for two days
MONUMENT TO THE PILGRIM FATHERs.-Ihe
corner stone of an immense granite monu-
ment, commemorative of the landing OF the
Pilgrims, is to be laid at Plymouth on the
first of August, 1856 Thirteen years is the
maximum of time allowed for its construction,
and it is expected to be one of the most
magnificent monumental structures in the
world.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

A bill has been presented to the legislature
of Tennessee levying tax of five dollars on
every gentleman who wears q moustache,
and fine of five dollars upon bachelors over
thirty years Of age, for the purpose of raising
money to increase the school fund.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

WARs-A "curious correspondent" of the
New York Mirror reports that out of 2s7
wars,-the present eNcepted-which have
been waged i'll Christendom, since the Chris
tian era, l5 main y resulted in the desire for
territory, % from the desire of plunder, "a
from revenge, to settle the questions Of
honor, 6 from disputed claims, Al from dis
puted titles, 80 from the pretence Of assisting
allies, 23 from jealousy Of rival greatness, 5
from commercial difficulties, 53 from civil
animosity: and % from religious bgotry
England and France, who are now so friend
ly, and are united against common enemy
have had their "tug at war." From ITO to
1914 a period Of 7o4 years, there were go
years of war between England and France
There were % distinct wars.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

Harmless mirth is cordial against the
Of the spirits.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

An editor out in Iowa says they don't brag of
the size of the babies in this part of the country,
but they are most uncommon sure crop.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

The following notice was affixed to a shop il
Leeds: This ouse be Lett Hinquir Neck
Doarn
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

The Supreme Court of Indiana has de-
cided the Prohibitory Liquor Law Of that
State unconstitutional.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

"a Few DAys."-1his seems to be all the
rage at present. The Louisville Times thus
tnkes 1t of, which suits this section exceed
ingly well.
You present a man small account, he
will pay you in few days; pretty girls ex-
pect to marry in few days; nigger boys
whistle few days; brass bands blow out
few days; high fellows sing 4 few days and
we expect to give our readers some interest
ing local news in a few days"
And we are hoping that great many of
our subscribers will send the amount of their
dues i'll a few days. In fact we know they
will for some of them have been promising
to do that little thing every few days for
year or two. We expect then, to be in
funds i'll few days. BcUepiUe Adrocate.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

A Paper Dealer hearing remarkable rappin
medium spoken of, asserted that it was nothing
for he himself had reams of double medium fo
wrappers in his warehouse.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

SHERIDAN's CALENDAR-The old dish of rhyme
on the weather has been styled ''Sheridan's Rhym-
ing Calendar"
January snowy. July moppy,
February fowy, August croppy,
March bowy, September poppy
April showry, October breezy,
May flowry November wheezy
June boWry, December freely.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

An incorrigibe wag, who lent minister
a horse, which ran away and threw his
clerical rider, thought he should have some
credit for his aid in spreading the gospel.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16
Franklin's Great Discovery.

In the last number Of the London Quar-
ter(y Reciew, we find a ust tribute of praise
to Franklin. NJ. Arago in his writings upon
electricity, gives very little credit to franklin
for making the experiment which proved the
identity of electricity and lightning. He
says, 'the first views of Franklin on the anal
ogy of electricity and lightning, were only
simple conjectures. The sole difference be-
tween him and Nollet was only reduced to
the project Of an experiment"
This sole dilerence,' saws the reviewer.
"of which NJ. Arago makes so little account,
was the grand difficulty to be overcome The
resemblances between lightning and cleo
tricty were too obvious to escape attention.
and the idea, in fact, had occurred indepen-
IDENTIFY to three or four persons. If any one
said Nollet would undertake to demonstrate
the notion, it would please me much 1t
was just here where Nollet broke down. He
conld neither see what was the single link
wanting to complete the chain, nor how to
apply it. Electricity was the rage of the
day, and not oAe of its numerous students
could hit upon the method any more than
Nollet. The sole difference between Frank
lin and the rest resolves itself into this-that
he did that which nobody else could do"
This tribute to the great discovery of
Franklin, contains the kernel of the matter.
The experiment of Franklin to prove the
identy Of lightning and electricity, was the
most sublime ever performed. The old phil
osopher drawing lightning from the thunder
cloud with a simple kite, well entities him to
the appellaion of the "Lightning Tamer."
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

A PLAIN and unschooled man, who had
received his education principally beneath
the open sky, in the field and the forest, and
who had welded the axe more than the pen,
while speaking of children, remarked with
true and beautiful simplicity: "The little
chips are nearest the heart"
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

"Insults," says modern philosopher care like
counterfeit money, we can't hinder them being
offered, but we are not compelled to take Them
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

Some of the papers describing new coun
terfet bank note as having for it's vignette q
female with rake on her lap"
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

A felon generally appears on the end of the
fingers and thumb, but sometimes on the end of a
rope.
The Placer herald., 1856-02-16

There are more lies told in the brief sentence
II am glad to see you," than in any other sngl
sentence in the English language.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-27

HAS JUST RECEIVED AND OPENED A
Large assortment Of groceries,
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-27

IA Market st., Louis, Mo-, March 5, 1855.
Dear Sir: L am doing extensive travel in
the West and Southwestern States, as Cen
erai Agent for Adams American Liniment, and
consignment of Prof. Woods Hair Restorative,
as | feel assured that can in..oduce it in many
places where it is not known, as my own head
is living testimony Of-its valuable properties
in restoring the hair to its natural color. i am
forty years old, and my hair was almost white.
but after using three half pint bottles, my hair
is beautiful auburn. as it was ateighteen, and
much improved in appearance, and would not
be without bottle on hand, for the price of
ten. l should be glad to attend to any matter
that is connected with the Hair Restorative
/ have been for thirteen years engaged in the
same business, and will be glad to hear from
YOU soon. My address is Paris, Tennessee
AS some think the original Restorative con-
tanning Sediment, was better than the clarified
clear, we will notify all that hereafter we
will put up and keep constantly on hand both
that which is clear and that which contains
Sediment, hence dealers are required to specify
Sold at ia Market street. st. Louis, BIG
Broadway. New York, and bv all Druggists
everywhere. All kinds of family patent inedi-
cines for sale on the most liberal terms at Prof.
Woods establishment, ia markett street, st.
LOUIS.
pints 81, or six bottles for SO; quarts So, OF
six bottles for S12. A much larger discount
will be given on larger quantities.
EgB@For sale by all Druggists.
Also for sale Prof. Woods Oriental Sana-
tive Liniment and Vegetable Magic Life Pills,
in all cases refunded. Remember this and try
them. See Circular.
Stephen Johnson, Agent, Atchison K. T.
October ?, 1855. 1y S35 90.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-27
You DESERVE CREDIT FOR your.


- zEs-sT T~&aB1S&Z9 u NSA y = 4ssss ? -
TINE following is from distinguished mem
! L Der of the medical profession:
81. PAUL, January 1, 1855
Prof. @. J. Wood-Dear Sir: Unsolicited,
tend you this certificate. After being nearly
bald for long time and having tried all the
hair restoratives extant, and having no faith In
any, was induced, on hearing of yours, to
give it trial. placed myself IN the hands Of
1 barber, and had my head rabbed with good
stiff brush, and the Restorative then applied
and well rubbed in, till the scalp was all a
glow. This repeated every morning and in
three weeks the young hair appeared, and grew
rapidly from August last up to the present time.
and is now thick, black and streDg-soft and
pleasant to the touch, whereas, before it was
harsh and wiry, what little there was of it, and
that little was disappearing very rapidly. still
use your Restorative about twice week, and
shall soon have good and perfect crop of hair.
Now have read of these things-and who has
not but have never seen hitherto any case in
by any of the hair tonics, &C., of the day and
it really gives me pleasure to record the result
of my experience. l have recommended your
preparation to others, and it already has large
and general sale throughout the Territory. The
people here saw its effects, and have confidence
in it. The supply you sent US, as wholesale
agents for the Territory, is nearly exhausted
and daily inquiries are made for it. You de-
serve credit for your discovery. for one ref
turn you thanks for the benefit it has done me-
for certainly had despaired long ago of ever
efecting any such result.
Yours, hastily, J. W. BOND.
s Firm of Bond s. Kellog, Druggists.
49, r5 st. Paul, NJ. I.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-27
SEASON OF 1886.
star OF the west.

St, Louis and St. Joseph Packet Line.
Regular Monday Passenger Packet for Boon
Vile. Glasgow, Brunswick, Miami, HIPS
I.anding, Waverly, Dover, Berlin, Lexins-
ton. Wellington, Camden, Sisley, Nchtield,
Liberty, independence, Kansas, Parkvilie,
IeavenWorth, Fl. Leavenworth, Weston.
Kickapoo Iatan, Atclison, Doniphan, and
st. Joseph.
r@Dszas~ - The splendid new commodious
kkAsasYtT4FftTSsS and comfortable ReSHrar Passen-
=FE2zzzz.:z-ssE ger Packet STAR OF THE
WEST, Dix, Master, Will leave for the above
and intermediate ports on evary alternate Mon
day during the season, at O'Clock, PM, as
follows:
Monday, March 10, 2i; Monday, august III, 25;
Sc April Z, 21; g Sept.o 8 and 22;
{" May 5, 10; sc Oct. 6, and 20.
June 2, 10, 80; g Nov. 8, and IL
July Id, %;
Returning, will leave st. Joseph every alter
nate Sunday, at 10 O'Clock, m, as follows:
Sunday, March 16 80; Sunday, August 3, II 81
's April 13 81; g Sept. Id IS.
/" May Ii, 20; " Oct. II 20.
ss June 8 %; Nov. 23.
s' July g 20;
IN, Doniphan at ID IN, Atchison p IN,
Iatan at 3 p m, Kickapoo at p m.
Weston-Monday at I O'Clock, IN, Fort Leav-
enworth at 10 m, L,avenworth City at 9 a
m, Parkville at m, Kansas at II a m,
Wayne City at p m, Liberty at m, New
Independendence at 1-2 m, Richfeld and
st. bernard at 3 m, sibley at ? m, Cam
den at 5 m, Wellington at m.
Lexington-Tdesday. at a m, Berlin at : m;
Dover at o IN; Waveriy at 10 am; Hilrs land
ing II m; Miami at / M; Brunswick at
p m; Glasgow at 4 m Arrow Rook at a N;
Boonville at 6 m; arriving at st. Louis We'd
nesday evening in time for Louisville and Mis-
sissippi packets, for evening trains of the AL
ton and Chicago and Ohio and Mississippi
Railroads.
The Star of the West was built expressly for
a Missouri river Passenger Packet, and COM
bines every modern Improvement for safety,
convenience and comfort. Shippers and pas
sengers may rely upon her permanency, punc-
tuality aud dispatch.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-27
ssP Or r EEsEkEE.EN.ss
KANSAS TERRITORY.

ETNHIS new and beautiful Town site is situa-
i ted on-the Missouri River, in Kansas Terri
tory, three or four miles above the town of Ia
tan, in the heart Of the most densely populated
part of Kansas, serFeunded by the finest soil
and best timber in that Territory. with a per-
manent landing, commanding a view of the riv-
er for several miles above and below. The
principal part of said Town is located on a bed
of stone coal, of the best quality. Arrange
ments are being made TO have said stone coal
bed opened and wrought by Joint Stock Com
pany early in the spring, at which time there
will be sale OF lots. There is now, in course
of erection, good steam Saw Mill, which viii
be in successful operation in few weeks; also.
a large and comInodious Tavern is in process of
erection which will be opened for the accom-
mediation of the public in short time.
Persons wishing TO procure Lots immediate
II will have opportunity of so doing, by call
ing on Henry Brady, or Jonathan Hartman.
both OF whom are authorized Agents to self
and dispose of lots, and one or both may at all
times be found on tae PREMISES ready to ac-
commodate purchasers upon the most liberal
terms.
H. B. WALLACE, Jas. G. SPnArT,
Amos REEs, W. c. C.REaMIEGroN,
HENRY DEBARD, JAS W. BRADLEY,
H. c. BRADLEY, p. ]. COLLINS.
II. B. HERNDoS. Trustees.
Il tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-27
A. GALLATIN OTIS.
(Recently from Louisville, Ky.,)

Attorney at Law and Notary Public,
WILL Practice Law in the various courts
w of the Territory, attend TO collecting
monies and procure pensions and bounty land
warrants. He has all the pre-emption laws Of
the U. States, and having been appointed Notary
Public by Gov. Shannon, is authorised to pre-
pare all necessary papers for pre-emptors on
public lands. and will attend with them in per-
son at the Land Office, whenever desired. He
will also take depositions, Acknowledgements Of
deeds, &C. From several years experience in
his profession, he hopes to perform its duties
satisfactorily.
RErERENoEs:-R. 3. Carpenter, Esq, Chi
cago. ILL.,; Jas. H. Oliver, Esq, Cincinnati, o.
Rousseau & Rousseau, Louisville, KY; Jas. R.
Knight, Esq, st. Louis; Judge John III. Hall
derman, johnson s. Lyle, Col. Perkins, Leav-
enworth City. 47-f