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A Good Man has Fallen.

1t is with feelings Of profound sorrow we
are called upon to record the death of our
much respected fsllow-citizsn, Siffroid E.
Roussin, Esq, whose demise occurred on
Sunday morning last. This event was not
unlocked for BY the many friends who had
noted his failing health for several months
past; but yet, while having no power to stop
the destroyer's march, many ferveut, heart
felt wish was offered that the rider Of the
pale steed would turn from his course. But
the victim was sslected-has fallen-and
family, friends and community mourn the
loss.
Mr.. Roussin smigrated from his native
State, Missouri, in ls4o, to California. He
subsequently returned for his family, and
brought them out and settled in Auburn in
the fall Of so. Since that time liz has been
constant resident and large identified
with the interests of the town. 10 man ell.
joyed in higher degree the confidence Of
his fellow.citizsns. His courteous address,
frank, open bearing, and liberal sentiments,
commanded the respect and esteem Of all
who knew him. In all that would promote
the welfare of his adopted town, he felt a
warm interest, and ever exhibited CON-
mendable public spirit.
In his native State, Mr.. Roussin was, on
several occasions, called to important and
honorable positions by the favor Of the peo
pie Of his county. To young community
like ours his loss is deeply felt. But how
mu.h greater is the void created in the
bosom Of that family in which he was a
pride aud ornament. Theirs is the loss no
words can express. The atfectionate husband,
the iudulgent father, the generous brother
has passed to the shadows of the tomb
friends and family mourn, and society joins
in sad sympathy at their bereavement.
The remains of the deceased were followed
to their last resting place by large number
Of citizens and friends, and by the Auburn
Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which Mr.. Il. was
a member. During the funeral services
many of the business houses we're closed, and
the bells Of the town tolled in solemn unison
with feelings Of ALL
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Fourth and Last Report Of the Wagon
Road COMMITTEE.

YANKEE JIM's, July 8th 1857.
The Committee met at this place on Tuesday,
the I'd inst, at o'clock, P. NJ. Present, in per-
son. J. II. Baker and VIM. Rufus Longley, and by
proxy Wm. Mcclure and Theodore B. Hotchkiss
j. H. Baker, Chairman, and VIM. Rufus Longley,
Secretary.
The Committee after full and careful review
of the business connected with their appointment,
we'll as the position occupied by its members
towards the committee of which they are a part
Repost.
lst. That since their last meeting no addition
has been made to the funds in the hands of the
Treasurer, and that consequently they find them
selves placed in the same dilemma as at that time.
I'd That they do not find any favorable basis
on which to found hope, that if the survey
agreeable to their original plans, by competent
surveyor, whose work would be satisfactory to the
community, be performed sufficicncy of money
could be raised, with which to construct the road.
For REASON, That little interest has been
manifested by the people Of the county generally,
that the very first plan recommended by the Com
mittee cannot be carried out
They therefore think deeply, and conclude
wisely, that the money advanced by the friends
to this undertaking cannot dnd so appropriate an
application to BE placed again in the pockets OF
the Original-nOt the present subscribers; and
hence adopt unanimously the following:
Resolved lst. That the Treasurer be ordered to
return the money received into the Treasury Of
the Wagon Road Committee, to The several per
sons from whom he received it, instructng them
to use all due diligence in delivering the same to
those who handed to them the sums affixed to
their names on the subscription list.
Resolved I'd. That the Committee believing
their particular duties as such, at an end hereby
relinquish all authority into the hands Of those
friends who honored them with it, at the same
time hoping for their approval in what they have
done, and the happy announcement satisfactory"
WIN. RUFUS LONGLEY, Secretary
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Democratic Meeting at Wisconsin Hill

At meeting of the Democratic party, held at
Wisconsin Hill, Placer county, on Tuesday, July
7th, 1857, for the purpose Of selecting delegates
to the County Convention, to be held on the llth
inst, Wm. II. McCulloch was called to the Chair,
and Luke G. Hays, appointed Secretary.
On motion, VIM. S. Makns. John ?. Brown and
Luke c. Hays, were appointed delegates to attend
the Auburn Convention, to be held on the tn
inst for the purpose of selecting delegates to the
State Convention to be held at Sacramento on the
l4th instant.
On motion made and seconded. it was ordered
that the delegates from this precinct be instructed
to use all honorable means to secure the appoint
ment of delegates to the Democratic State Con-
vcnton in favor of the Hon. John B. Weller for
Governor of the State of California.
On motion made and seconded, il was ord, red
that the proceedings of this meeting be sent to
the Placer Herald, Iowa Hill Mars and Sacra-
mento Union.
On motion made and seconded it was ordered
that this meeting ad journ sinc die.
VIM. II. McCULLOCII Chairman.
Luxe c. HAYS. Secretary.
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CHINAMEN KILLED BY BLAsr.--One
Chinaman was killed, and two others badly
injured by premature explosion while blast
ing rock, one day last week. on the Ell Do
RADIO side of the American, opposite Little
Horse Shoe Bar. They were working a
bank claim. This is the first accident of the
kind we remember to have heard occurring
to Cinnamon; as it is unusual for them to
work mining claims where blasting is requi
red
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Democratic Primary Meeting at Auburn.

OoMVVXoIAC xIAWoAy 4ACotAuS ~ AuUUIU.
-Agreeably to call of the Central Committee,
the Democracy of Auburn Precinct assembled at
the Court House on Monday the 9th day of July
1867, for the purpose of electing six delegates
to represent said precinct in the County Conven-
tion at Auburn, on the 18th day of July, next.
On Motion, P w. Thomas was called to the
chair, and Wm A. johnson, appointed Secty.
On motion of James Murphy Esq. the meeting
resolved to elest delegates by ballot.
James Andea son, Esq. offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the sentiment of the Democra-
cy of the Auburn Precinct is favorable to the
Eon John B. Weller. for Governor of the State
of Cali ). IA and that for the purpose of carry
ing into practice the will of the people, the del
egates elected by us on this day to attend the
County Convention to be held on the llth of July
are hereby instructed to cast their votes in said
County Convention, for delegates to attend the
Democratic State Convention to be held at the
Capitol on the 14th July. who are favorable
to the nomination of Mr.. Weller for said Office.
On motion 1sadore Davidson and B. Goodkind
were appointed tellers.
On Motion the Polls were kept open until b
o'clock P. NJ
The vote being counted by the Tellers and the
same being reported to the chair, the following
were declared duly elected delegates to the afore
said County Convention to wit: DR.. Thomas NJ.
P. II. Love, F. l. Houston, G A. Keehner, Jas.
Mckinley, J. B. Crawford.
On Motion the Meeting adjourned sine die.
PHILIP. w. THOMAS Chairman.
WM A JOuNsON Sncretarv
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rule which has been so often laid down by
this Court must apply, and he who has first
diverted tho waters Of stream, and appro-
priated them to his own use or purposes,
must be entitled to the exclusive enjoyment
Of the same, pure and undiminished. By
this we do not mean to say that those above
him cannot use the water for any purpose;
the use must be reasonable one, and the
injury or diminution small or inconsiderable.
Any other rule would destroy this interest
entirely, as it would enable any person, by
locating above the head of ditch, to destroy
the value and utility of the same and no
man could count with safety upon his enter
prise unless he commenced at the source of
the stream. The opposite rule would apply
as we'll to the diversion as TO the deteriora-
ton Of the water, and after large sums had
been expended in constructing ditch. any
one might render the same worthless by To-
eating above and asserting his right to d.
vert the water. From these views it results
that the instructions of the Court below
were erroneous.
Judgment reversed and cause remanded.
MURRAY, G. }.
/ concur: BURNETT j.
Hill VS.. Vaughn.-This case presents SUBJ
stantially the same state Of facts as that Of
Hill vs.. King ct al.
Notwithstanding the erroneous instruction
Of Court, the jury found a verdict for the
plaintiffs. There is no error in the record
Of which the appellants have any right to
complain.
Judgment affirmed. MURRAY, G. J.
l concur: BuRSEr, J.
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Reclamation Notice.

CEALED PROPOSALS for the surrender of
DCouniy Warrants will be, received by the un
dersgned County Treasurer of Placer County, up
to the last day of the regular term of the Board
of Supervisors to be holden in August next, in
Accordance with an act approved February 9Th
1855 entitled An Act Amendatory and Supplement
tary to An Act entitled, "An Act to authorize
the Board Of Supervisors of Placer County to
levy special tax. Approved March 18th 1856.
The lowest bids will be accepted, Provided no
bid for more than the par value of said Warrant,
or any bids unless accompanied by the Warrants,
proposed to be surrendered, will be accepted.
PHILIP STONER, County Treasurer.
Auburn july llth lS57-5W
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OcmOCTdClc MceIAu6 dC Wells 1IcCluCt.
At meeting of the democratic electors Of
Wells precinct convened pursuant to notice. at
the house of George Clapp, on motion Of c. Ritchie
Isaac Lebo was called to the chair, and Thomas
Ziegenfuss appointed Secretary.
Isaac Lebo and James Cook having received
unanimous vote were declared duly elected
delegates to represent this precinct in County
Convention, to assemble at Auburn July llth,
1857.
Tha following resolutions were offered and
unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That the delegates elected to repre-
sent this Wells precinct, in County Convention,
to assemble at Auburn. July lth 1857 are
hereby instructed to cast their votes and use their
influence in said Convention, for the election
of delegates to the State Convention. who will
support John B. Weller for Governor.
Resolred, That the delegates elected to repre-
sent this Wells' precinct in County Convention,
have the power to substitute.
On motion Of Martin Glaze the meeting then
adjourned.
ISAAC ?. LEBO, Chairman.
THOMAS ZIEGENFUsS, Secretary.
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The REPUBLICAN TIcKEr.-The Republi-
can State ticked as nominated by the Con-
vention which adjourned on Thursday, is as
follows: Governor--Edward Stanley of San
Francisco; 1t. Governor-D. w. Cheesman,
of Butte; Judge of Supreme Court-Nath'l.
Bennett, of S. Francisco; Treasurer-Leland
Stanford, Sacramento; Controller-Lewis G.
Gum, of Tuoumne; Attorney Gen.-A. A.
Sargent, of Nevada; State Printer-F. B.
Murdoch, Of Santa Clara; Surveyor Gen'l.-
p. NJ Randall of Nevada
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Democratic Meeting at Birds Flat.

In accordance with the call of the Democratic
County Convention, the Democratic electors Of
Birds Flat precinct met at the Saloon of C..
Harmer on Wednesday, July 18th 1851
On motion Morris King, Esq was elected
chairman, and "A. J, Bolton, appointed Score
tary.
1t was moved and adopted that the meeting
elect three delegates by ballot to represent the
precinct in the County Convention to be held ut
Auburn, on the IL lth of July, for the purpose
ofselecting delegates to the State Convention to
nominate candidates for Governor, Lieut. Gov
ernOr, &c.
The meeting proceeded to the election of dele
gates which resulted in the unanimous choice of
Chris Mowry, r. T. Bowley, and J. NJ Smith.
1t was unanimously resolved that the dele
gates be instructed to cast their votes in County
Convention for delegates to the State Conven-
tion favorable to the nomination of Hon. John
B. Weller. for Governor.
On motion, it was resolved that the members
of the meeting friendly to the nomination of John
b. Weller, for Governor, come forward and give
their names to the Secretary. In accordance
with the resolution, the members of tbe meeting,
% in number, gave in their names to the Secre-
tary.
On motion, it was resolved that the proceed
ings Of the meeting be published in the Io,oa Hill
Wears, and the Placer Herald.
On motion the meeting adjourned
NORRIS KING, Chairman.
A. B. BoLToN, Secretary.
I. 0. 0. F.
At n regular meeting OF the Auburn Lodge,
No. l. the following Preamble and Resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t having pleased the Almighty in
the wise dispensa.ion of His Divine Providence,
to remove from our midst, our late worthy friend
and brother, S. E. Roussin, therefore, it
Resolved, That whilst we bow in humble submis-
sion to the decree of an all-wise Providence, our
hearts are veiled in SORROW at the loss Of one en-
deared to us, by many ties of friendship and
affection
Resoiued, That in the loss of our deceased Bro
ther, we have sustained blow that time cannot
efface. While living his many excellent qualities
endeared him to all-aud in his death the COM
munity have lost one of its most valuable men,
bers, society one of its brightest ornaments.
Resolved, That by the decease of S. E. Roussn,
we have lost one. of our most worthy Brothers,
whose uprghtness in all his dealings and in the
many courteses exhibited by him, has endeared
him to all and while We mourn his loss to this
world, we have the consolation of believing that
he has gone to another and better, where the
spirit freed from its earthly sorrow, is lowering
around the throne of the Eternal.
Resolred, That we deeply sympathise with the
family and friends of our deceased brother, and to
them we tender our sincere coincidence and COM
mend them to the care of Him who doeth all
things we'll, and who alone can comfort them in
their sad bereavement.
Resoiued That copy of the above preamble
and resolutions be sent to the family OF the de-
ceased, and also be published in the Placer Herald
and Placer Press.
M \: a.isss Msssa.s, a.s.'' Committee.
W.K. PARKINSON
Auburn July 9th, 1857.
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To the Creditors of John Hatch.

ST.dTE OF C.HLIFUKNI.4,
COUNTY OF PLACER.
County Court-Johm Hatch vs His Creditor.
TOHN HATCH. having on the 7th day of Julv
- A. D. 1857, filed his petition in said Court
praying to be admitted to the benefit of Tho -.
entitled san act for the benefit of insoyent Az.
crs, and protection of creditors" approved NJ
9th. 1852. the creditors of said John Hatch a..
hereby notified to appear before the County Jnsne
of said county, in open Court, at the Court Hopse
In the town of Auburn, on the llth dsy of Az
gust, A. D. 1857, at 10 o'clock, AN.
TABB MITCHELL.
~ County Clerk.
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AMERICAN STATE CoNvENTloN.-ThcS State
Convention Of the American party meets at
Sacramento on Tuesday, the 2sth iust, for
the purpose Of placing in nomination State
ticket.
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e. Tho Democratic State Journal has
been revived and now appears under the au-
spicies Of Henry Shipley & Co. The first
number promises well, and should the inten-
ticns therein expressed, be adhered to, the
Journal may hope TO attain a popularity it
has not enjoyed iu years.
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AMERICANS IN PLAcER.-The American
County Council met in Auburn on last
Monday. We understand they determined
to follow the course initiated by their polit-
ical brethren Of Sacramento county, by do
ing away with secret councils and abroga-
ting all oaths. Hereafter they will hold
open conventions and clubs, and have coun-
ty Central Committee, as do the other po-
itcal parties. We are not informed whether
IS is the case in Sacramento, they inyite
naturalized citizens to their standard. The
X. Ms are becoming more liberal in their
sentiments. Sinners generally repent on
on their death beds!
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EE The Democratic County Convention
will meet at the Court House this afternoon
at l o'clock --s
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SIMMONS

SUMMONS.
The People of the State Of California, To E.
r. Masters
VOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED, to appear
Il at my Office in Doton's Bar, Placer county,
on Friday, the oath day of June, A. D. 1857, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, to answer the complaint of Rowley
Il Richardson, wherein they pray judgment against
you for the sum of ffty-four dollars and sixty-six
cents, in an action for the recovery of said sum,
due on an account for merchandise had and receiv-
ed by you between the 25th day of September,
1856, and the 5th day Of June, 1857, and take no.
t!ce, if you fail 80 to appear and answer Plain
tiffs will take judgment as aforesaid.
(-- Given under my hand, this goth day
Ills. of June, A. D., 1857,
~- r. MITCHELL, J. P.
Township No. l.
1T appearing to me from the affidavit of Rowley
Il Il Richardson, the above named Plaintiffs, that
they have cause of action against the above
named defendants hereby order that the forego-
ing Summons be published for three successive
weeks in newspaper called the Placer Herald
published at the town Of Auburn, in the county
and State aforesaid,
Given under my hand at Doton's Bar, June goth
A. D. 1857.
r. MITCHELL, j. P.
June 29th, lS57.-july II. 3w
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MoRE DEFALcATIoN.-The Board Of Su.
pervisors OF San Francisco county, have
found further defslcation of $ll 900 in the
accounts R. E. Woods, the late Treasurer.
This makes $l7 900 defa'cation so far-how
much nors is yet to be exposed, a few weeks
vii! determine.
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Prices of Admission,
|x............$2, Pit.........'"

There will be separate entrance for Ladies; ~.
entertainment will commence at o'clock.
There will be attentive ushers to wait uPoR
Ladies and family parties to seats.
The Police department will be under the super
vision of efficient officers 80
There will be two exhibitions each day, VIZ VIZ
afternoon and evening. The afternoon pe''0''
nance to commence at O'Clock precisely.
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AMERICAN HOTEL.

(r.ARoE, THREE-sToRY, FIRE-PRoor BRICK py,, my,
AUBURN, CAL.
GEO. HI. STEPHENS, Proprie,..
THIS splendid brick Hotel has lately unde,,o..
l. extensive mprovements-havinp been sV"e
furnished throughout and now offers accommods
tions and comforts to travellers unsurpassed ~
eny n01eI 'S SrScE he Sats The
can Guests will find the rooms of the house Iaen.
and airy, and the beds neat and clean at ali t;ms
and every attention, as formerly, will be na,a =,
the comfort and convenience Of those stopping ~ ~
the house. TFS" "
July 11th 1857.-my
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DLANK EXECUTIONS
ID You can get them at any time at
the Placer Herald Office.
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The Placer Courier.


This is the title of newspaporial candid
ate for public favor, issued at Yankee Jim's
on the 4th inst The Courier makes its ap
pearance under the auspices Of Mr.. E. 3.
Boust, a gentleman long a resident Of Placer
county. Mr.. B. is practical printer. We
extend our hope that he may be successful in
the enterprise. In the following, the editor
indicates the course the paper will pursue:
"Independentin in all things, neutral in none,"
our columns will ever be opened to all persons
desirous OF communicating thoughts to the world
provided they are free from personalities, and
void Of any breach of decency or decorum. And
howsoever they may differ from us, our answers
shall be based on the same foundation, that for
bearance which is requisite for one human being
to possess for another, WILL trust ever be exer-
cised by U.s. in whatever discussion 1t may be our
lot to encounter.
Assuming no political creed as exclusively our
own, we shall endeavor to unmask fraud and dis
honesty wherever we may find it, at the same
time reserving to ourselves the privilege OF
awarding praise to the honest and honorable
such being the course marked out, we offer this
sheet as means whereby each party can find a
channel for the free and liberal discussion OF
the great questions which agitate the political
POI saSo vi VIC uoy'
SlcKNEss.-There is more sickness at the
present time in the lower portion Of the
county than has ever before prevailed there
On Coon Creek, the rich agricultural sec
ton Of the county, there are many cases
Of bilious type. On Secret Rayine, and in
other mining districts fevers, and fever and
agus are quite prevalent. We have not
heard Of any cases, however, proving fatal
The principle cause of the illness in the
mining localities, it is believed, arises from
the stagnant water in prospect holes and
claims. In the same neighborhoods, where
there is no mining carried on, the health
is good.
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E% The Republicans in State Conven-
ton, have indicated no State policy for Cali
fornia, but intend TO make a fight upon the
issues presented by their Presidential Con-
vention last season. They have plenty Of
sympathy for bleeding Kansas" but none
for California, who is bleeding at every PORE
They have nothing to say about the legali-
cation of the State Debt, or the forming Of
a new Constitution. This looks as if they
were afraid to show their hands. Thei. tick
ct will fall many thousands Of votes short Of
an Endorsement by the people. They have
put forward some odious principles and good
men. Defeat awaits both!
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DEMocRArIo PRIMARY ELEcrIoss.-The
primary elections for this county, were held
on Tuesday last, and SO far as heard from
nearly all the delegates are instructed to cast
their votes for delegates to the State Con
vention who will support John 3. Weller,
for Governor. The different precincts are
entitled to l3l delegates in County Con-
vention; of those heard from 6S are instruc-
ted for Weller, and unknown. There can.
not be two opinions as to the choice Of the
Democracy of Placer
What now becomes Of the "disorganizing"
theory Of our late amiable cotemporaries,
the State Journal and S. +. Sua2
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EI 1t is the duty of every delegate in
Convention to-day, to use his influence in
sending mono but the most reliable and trust
worthy Democrats as Delegates to the State
Convention. This it necessary to insure the
nomination Of a ticket composed Of honest
and substantial men.
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The SUN HAS SEr.-The publication of
the San Francisco Sun has been dscon
tinued. Cause-would not pay expenses
This is not surprising, as the newspaper bu-
siness at the Bay has been oyerdone for
years San Francisco, with a population
not exceeding sixty thousand, has as many
daily papers as the largest cities Of the Union.
1t will DO in accordance with usage if at
least two da|ies spring up in the place of
the Sun
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"BroderiCk American.

This writer appears in the last weeks is
sue of the Placer Press, in an article over
a column in length, devoted to Charles H.
Mitchell, Editor Of the Placer Herald, in
which he labors industriousy to inform the
public of the former political procivities Of
the before mentioned editor. We perhaps
should thank this anonymous writer for his
zeal in spreading before the people that of
which we have endeavored to inform them,
and Of which we had no disguise to make.
Such selfsacrficng abors are certainly en-
titled to some reward.
"Broderick American" accuses US of q want
Of courtesy in our reference to him two
weeks since, when in few words he was
unmasked His ideas upon etiquette need
rcmodeling. We would ask if it was cour-
teous in him to 60 about the streets Of Au-
burn, short time since, asking show long
an Old Line Wing was required to belong
to the Democratic party, before he was en-
titled to conduct Democratic Journals"
This was malicious littleness, aud proves
that Broderick American was wanting in
that quality which SO emnently adorns in
every relation Of ife-true courtesy.
TUr Sr-N uAS SFr-Tba ruhI;ootou &c