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The Placer herald., 1857-03-28

A New CALIFORNIA STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Tile Journal Of Commerce learns that
shipbuildcr formerly doing business in this
city, has contracted with an association of
landhoders in California for the construc-
ton Of two mammoth steamships, each Of
1000 tuns, designed for the conveyance Of
5000 passengers, to accomplish the trip,
via the lsthmus, in fifteen days. The spe-
cial object is to afford a cheap and rapid
communication between California and tho
Eastern States, in order to augment the
population of the Pacific coast and to en-
hance the value Of our possessions in that
quarter The dimensions proposed for these
steamers are as follows: Length 44O feet
breadth Of beam, SO feet; depth of hold
"a feet. 1t is expected that these vessels
will soon be commenced; there seems to
be a probability that the plan will be car
ried into effect. " Y. Tribune
The Placer herald., 1857-03-28

RETuRNED.-Ihe Sacramento Bee says
that a number of those who set off on the
Sonora EXPEDITION with Crabb, have retur-
ned.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-28

Two streets are being paved with cobble
stones, in the business portion of San Fran
cisco: Battery street, in front of the Custom
House, and Front street near Pacific.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-28
The Girl in Red-The Shrieker's Sold

| The Clnclnnatt Commercial tells good
story on two Fremont Harlequins who played
big part in the late freedom shriekino
farce. Here is piece that comes out from
behind the scenes. Just imagine those two
Freedom shriekers in the predicrment which
c. M. Clay, pictures. Here it is
Cassius NJ. Clay tells the following: Dur
ing the late political canvass Burngame
and himself occupied adjourning rooms at
the Bates House, Indianapolis.
"At late hour, one evening"" says he,
was in BIS room, and both of us, were
somewhat eated with the popular enthusiasm
We were as soldiers are wont to do, fight
ing our battles over again, when fine band
right opposite my room, poured DER the
sea Of night floods of soul string music.
"Clay you are honored," said b., go and
acknowledge the compliment" With due
di0idence excused myself when as | had an
tcipated, the band broke forth anew in strains
Of heroic melody in front of the room oc-
cupied by B. have you now said l.,
B. WELL said |, both together;' so lock
ing arms with an air Of intense dignity, we
walked out upon the balcony, and in fall
tering voice, commenced: Indiana, Massa-
chusetts and Kentcuky-tr pie sisters may
they ever be true to the family unionH
The leader of the band, after a pause, with a
thick tongue inquired, 'Who areyouH Clay
and Buringame,' said |. The h-ll you are,
said he in reply, and then, in an undertone,
addressed to his followers, he concluded,
Boys, it's not the Girl IN Red.'
DoEsT1cKs ON LAGER BEER-The first
glass seemed like sour strong beer, with a
good deal of water in it; next was not quite
so sour, and the succeeding one tasted as if
the original beer had been stronger, and they
had not diluted it much. Then we rested
and, as had drank three pints already,
was willing to stop; but Damphool assured
me 'larGer was not intoxicating" so after a
little settling down, I thought | could hold
another glass, and ordered it; it was brought
by young lady who seemed to me to
have four eyes and two noses, pointing in
different directions, which unusual effect was
undoubtedly caused by smoke. Then |
thought I'd have a glass of larger liquid
known to most of the inhabitants Of Manhat-
tan. 1t was brought by girl so pretty
that Immediately ordered two more and
kept her waiting for the change each time
so that | could look at her-then we had
some cheese, full of hoes-then we had
some larger to fill up the holes-then we
took a sausage; Damphool suggested that
the sausage was made of dog; so we had
some lager to drown the dog-then we had
some sardines; Damphool said it would
be cruel to keep the fishes to swim in
then we had some bretzels; Damphool said
the brctzel were so crooked that they would
not pack close then we had some larger to fill
up the chinks-then | made a short speech,
but very much to the point, and received with
appause-it was addressed to the whole
crowd, and was to this effect: "Gentemen.
let's have some lager"
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TIE BEET SUGAR CoMPANy.-Ihe share
holders of this company met at San Jose,
says the Telegraph, on the 7th inst, and
proceeded to organize as corporate body
adoptinp the name of "The San Jose Pioneer
Beet Sugar manufacturing Company" 1t
is to continue ten years. and consists of
500 shares at 100 each and its concerns to
be managed by five trustees for the first three
months, three Of whom are to be residents
of San Jose: the Fabric to be located in
San Jose township.
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TERMS:

Subscriptions invariably in advance. For one
year. $500; six months 81 90; three months 81 so;
one month 81 90; single copies, twenty five cents.
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FOR ADVERTISING:

One square of TEN LINES, more than five, first
insertion $500; each subsequent insertion, 81 80.
For half square of FIVE LINES, or less, S200 each
subsequent insertion 81 90
ryLiberal deductions made to monthly adver-
fisnrS.
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A CURIOUS AocIDENT-We have often
heard of men being killed in battle by the
wind Of a cannon balls which passed very
near them, but the following, which hap
pened at the battle Of Massaya, in Nicara-
qua, is of little different character
Captain George Leonard, of Company b.
1st Rifles, was in the thickest Of the fight,
at the head of his men, when he dropped
insensible upon the ground. A report
reached headquarters that he was dead.
Shortly afterward a rumor had it that he was
not dead, but shot in the mouth. The
fact was he was not touched; but bullet
passed so close by his lips that it took the
breath completely out Of his body. After
living about ten minutes, he recovered and
was so unconscious Of the cause Of his fall
that he attributed it to fit of apoplexy.
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A newspaper has been commenced in
Egypt. Its name is, "Mirat III AhooI or
Mirror of the People" and is issued weekly.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-28

ANCESTORS OF BOTH SIDES. The grand
father of VIM. ii. Prescott, the historian,
commanded the American force at Bunker
Hill, while the grandfather of his wife COM
manded British ship ofwar which bonn
barded the American works in the same ac-
ton. The historian has the swords of each
at his residence in Boston. Mr.. Prescott
ought to write an impartial account of the
revolutionary struggle, bound as lie is by
precisely the same ancestral ties to both par
ties.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-28

DAREIE.DoM" IN CANADA.-We find the
following illusions to the "underground rail
road" terminus at Windsor, Upper Canada,
in pleasant letter to the Saturday Even
ING Go&ettc. 1t is written from Detroit,
apparently by n lady:
Windsor, which is directly opposite from
Detroit, joins Sandwich. 1t is the com
mencement of the Great Western Railroad
and the redeWous of darlie-dom The
place is redoent with their misery, their
unftness to takesare of themselves. If the
hundreds congregated there and at Chatham
that abominalion of civilization, are the re-
suit Of negro freedom | never desire to
see another negro freed took little girl
of fifteen myself from there six months,
ago AS u nursery maid. Her mother had
the imprudence to represent herself to me
as the Yertable Eliza Harris, Of Uncle Tom
ceebrity-The grin of irrepressible delight
with which she consigned her child to us,
entire strangers, and boheld the train start
which was to put some hundreds of miles
between them, seemed to me Il gentle libel
on those tortouring partlngs in Uncle Tom,
over which have been rained such copious
showers of sentiment. The girl was civ
en- away, the same authority to be exercised
over her us though it had been 2 monied
transaction in the South. And the result: from
the nursery even now there comes soft
lullaby, and if you were to look therein
you would see a small white face in close
iuxtapostion to that black cheek, little cling
inc arms around her neck and loving voices
in her ear. Half starved, scantily dressed
and ignorant she came to us? When we
look now upon our Sable Lille, smiling
and happy, we smile inyoluntarily at the
furore Of sympathy which Mrs Stoves first
book awoke in our hearts.
TIE VorE OF New ENcLAND.-Ihe vote
of New England, at the Presidential cleo
ton, was in the aggregate, 47G,092 while
the vote Of New York was 594, $50, and
of Pennsylvania, 46O,277. This shows the
population of New Engnnd to be not
much more than that of Pennsylvania, and
considerably less than that of New York
Yet while New England has 54 electoral
votes New York has but 35 and Pennsyl-
vania o. And yet from New England
springs all the vile isms that have a tenden-
dency to overthrow our country and spread
arnaehy and ruin throughout the Union.
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THE PLACER HERALD

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, AT THE OFFICE,
Main Street, Auburn, Cal, Cat the old stand,) by
TABB MITCHELL. JAMES ANDERSON.
MITCHELL & ANDERSON.
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CAPTURE OF ENos, THE INDIAN CuIEF.-
The B"itetin Of Tuesday, March 18th, has in
formation that Enos, the celebrated chief of
the Indians around Port Oxford, who was re-
Gently captured in Oregon, was brought down
the coast from Portland by the steamer Co
lumbia. Enos is well known as having been
Fremont's guide in his first expedition across
the Plains Some twelve months ago the
lnGian Agent, Wright, with some Of his party,
was murdered by the Indians of Port Oxford,
under the command of Enos The latter
escaped, and was but lately captured. The
weather being rough at Port Oxford, the
Columbia did not touch there to land him,
but put him ashore at Crescent City. The
prisoner is under charge of Sheriff Riley,
of Port Oxford, who will proceed to that
place as soon as opportunity offers, so that
Enos may stand his trial there on charge
of murder.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-28

THE stealing of horses and mules is still
carried onSin the vicinity Of Stockton.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-28

Later from the North.

The Columbia, which arrived on Tuesday
brought dates from the Columbia river to
March 18th. The following is a summary
of her news:
The Democrats are moving in the matter
of convention to be held in April for nom
mating candidate for delegate to Congress
Much feeling seems to have been awaken
ed, and good deal of discussion is going on
in regard to the introduction of Slavery into
the territory. The popular sentiment would
appear however, to be strongly against the
measure.
Travellers along the Willamette Valley
say that there are great many dead cattle
and horses lying along the road, that have
died from the effects of the late very severe
winter.
In Umpqua Valley, in the south of Oregon,
the winter had been mild, with but little
snow, and cattle were fat and fit for market.
Two new steamers were about being built
at Milwaukee, the one to run from Portland
to the Cascades, and the other from Portland
to Colitz
Mr. White, says the Oyegonion, who had
been taken by the Indians in Simcoe Valley,
had made his escape, and came to the Dallas
On the 18th ult., Mr.. Hanson Weaver,
of Myrtle Creek, in attempting to cross the
creek with two horse wagon, drowned tive
of his children, and also lost one of his
horses. Mr.. Weaver, with his wife and chill
dren had been on a visit, and was returning
home. Since July last nine persons have
been drowned in the waters of the South
Umpqua.
Jack Hurley who was arrested at the Dal-
las some time ago, for murder in California,
and who made his escape from the sheriff,
has heen retakcn and brought to Portland.
When he escaped, he went into the Indian
country, and was captured-but, getting
away from them by swimming John DAYS
river, he met y company of Dragons, and
gave himself up. He was to be sent down
to San Francisco on the steamer.
From PuGEr SouND.-The Pioneer, pub
lished at Olympia, states that tfty.two YES
sells obtained cargoes Of lumber at KeIer's
Mills, Puget Sound, within the last year; that
the coal mines at Belingham Bay are work
ed by steam; and that the steamer Rcsolute
is to be placed on the Sound.
The weather about the Sound continued
pleasant, and highly favorable to vegetation.
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Sheriff Sale,

STATE OF LOUISA Ni-Parsh of Caddo--Iu
~ District Court-M. Z. DAfIsvs ". G. McDoueAL
No 1928 BY virtue of writ of fer facias issued out
of the honorable the District Court and for the par
ishof Caddo in the above entitled suit, and to me di-
reced, have seized and will proceed TO sell at public
auction the house door, the town of Shreve-
port, parish Of Caddo, on SATURDAY. the list day of
August, A. ID. 1851, between the hours Of II O'Clock A.
NJ and N, the following described property TO witt
the undivided half of the southwest lot or subdivision
in fractional section No. 80 thirty two in township
Is eighteen. north of range No. 10 Ethirteen1 west
south of Red River containing forty acras, more OF
less. Seized the properly Of the defendant and to
be sold to pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above
entitled suit.
Terms OF sae--Cash with the benefit of appraise-
ment THOS R. SIMPSON, Sheriff
1rnI,n rl61rf LIMA n %
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Sheriff Sale.

STATE OF LOpIsIANA--Parish Of Caddo-Ia
- District Conft--LEGoux & PoRrssUs vs. Head &
DAsliELL, No. 2o26; 0sGoop 81 JENNINGS VS.. HEAD &
DasHIELI, No 1887; j.. w. MORRIS VS.. WM n. HEAD,
No. 1929; ]. w. MoRRTs VS.. Wa. N. HEAD, No. 2e32
BY virtue of writ Of sale issued of the honorable
the District Court in and for The parish of Cadd0 in
the above entitled sui and directed have seiz
ed and will proceed sell public auction, at the
court doorin the town OF Shreveport, parish Of
Caddo. SATURDAY, the 4th day of july L. D. 1851.
between the hours Of II O'Clock A. NJ and 4 p NJ, The
following described property towit: lots Nos H. Is
and IT, in block 33, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon, situated in the Shreveport par
ish OF Caddo. Also, a negro girl named Ann.
Terms Of saie--Cash. with the benefit of appraise-
mGnt. J. q. McWILLtAM MS DENY Sheriff
Shreveport, May 49, 1857. my20<pf IS 90
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Shreveport auction Store,

ME subscriherhayiue removed his AUCTION STORE
IL from the corner Of Texas and Market Streets to
the reouy apartments Of the CRY HOTEL, offers the
new stand heretofore. His sales being entirely TN
der shelter, the yerandah of the building, his
toners will be completely protected from the weather
and heat OF the sun.
Having lately made arrangements with several New
Orleans houses, he will be supplied with and
sonabe Goons throughout the seasons, which have al
ready commence to arrive. 49, ~
His regular day sales will be tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday; night sales Monday Wednesday and Satur-
day He will pay particular attention to the sales of
real and personal estates horses mules and succession
sales. Liberal cash advances made on consgnnlents
OF groceries other articles A. L. HEINE,
Shreveport. May 20, 1857 @ sauctioneer.
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Our Single!
j, THE undersigned ha,

-z The undersigned have this day en-
~ ElaN tered into copartnership under the
zAazAA1zr name aud style Of STEWARD Il
JEWELL at the old stand of NJ. Z. T. Steward, where
they intend manufacture and keep on hand all kinds
Of vehicles, such as CARRIAGES, BTGGiEs, HACKS,
&C.. and also carry General Repairing Shop
Particular attention will be paid the Repair Of Car
riages and Buggies in the way OF painting, trimming,
wood and iron work.
Their prices will be in accordance with the work
ordered to Be executed-rough and ready, or done
right Believing as they do, that the cheapest priced
work is not the cheapest they will urge the necessity
OF doing work well and receiving liberal price for the
same All such work will be warranted. Such work
as has established prices it will be done Tor those
prices and no other and done in manner that will
reflect credit the werkmen, well give saIsfac-
ton to their patrons. Should rough and ready JOB
be ordered done in no will they be responsbetor
its durability. All work warranted tor one year
They are also prepared to manufacture and repair
on HE shortest notice every description OF HARNESS.
References. w. Markham, A. j. Hitchcock, IL.
r Z. Ratte Shreveport, June 10, 1857
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Notice to Railroad Tax PAYERS.

NOUR. Railroad Tax Receipts entte you 10 stock
a in the railroad but is necessary send the tax
receipts the office of the company, at Monroe La
accompanied by order for the certificate of stock
aating the and residence OF the person to whom
II should be issued. II not done within three years
from the date of the receipt, it will be prescribed by
act OF the legislature These receipts are not nego-
table, but objection will be made to a transfer un-
less the company have offset against the original
holder. In Of transfer they should be endorsed
in blank. They should also be endorsed in the same
way when sent to the office for stock. They may be
safely entrusted 70 the mall if the precauticn is taken
to retain copy -- C. G. YOUNG,
April 80, lS57-tf Pres't of the VS. & T. RR Co
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Railroad Notice,

SAMUEL WELLS. Esq. has been appointed agent
~ to collect instainent receipts due upon subscrp
tons to the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas Rail
road and he has been authorised to exchange these
receipts for tax receipts given TO subscribers for the
payment 81 any railroad tax assessed upon the property
of the subscribers, and when the receipts paid by
subscriber shall exceed the amount of tlf instaIment
receipts in the hands Of Mr. Wells and due, he is
authorised to pay the subscriber, in reimbursement,
the difference, in excess until the amount Of any pre-
vious payments on subscription is entirely refunded.
SWhen the receipts amount to less than the install
ment receipts due the matter may be easily adj
jused by handing Mr.. Wells the balance in cash.
The subscribers will see it is not intended 10 make
them pay double, but they must pay the tax collector
and then settle with the company's agent above
Mr.. Wells will always be hand, and il subscriber
should chance pay little in advance. he need not
.lav out of his monev an hour.
G. &. YOUNG, Pres't " s. & I. R. K Co.
Anril %. 1857. ------- - #
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WAsHBURN's GREAT SOUTHERN
CIRCuS ST.

-
ARRANGED and perfected for lis great southern toui
o. 1907. Surprising il splendor Of equipage and
mighty trained steeds, versatility Of talent ETC. any
other circus IN the world, Boosting of being the most
brilliant Equestrian, Gymuastic and Dramatic Enter
tanments ever given the American people--under an
immense waterproof pavilion, accommodating with
seats and convenience four thousand persons.
his grand establishment will visit Shreveport on
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 18th and Goth June.
Among the host OF Eqnestrians, Acrobatic and
Gymnasuc performers, the following may be found
standing at the head of the professions and sustaining
name unequalled throughout the southern country:
Jean Johnson, the most wonderful somersauIt rider
OF the age Having at the present time no equal in
the world, he stands without rival Americas favor
ite son. a..
W. J. Smith, the celebrated two, four and six horse
rider, from Franconi's Hippodrome Paris, the most
daring rider of the age.
. Albert Aymar, of the celebrated Aymar Brothers.
the great comic Equestrian and Pota,nist.
lom Novels IN his astonishing feat, entitled the
Bridge Act. XIII,
4 Master Willie w ashburn the intrepid tuinbler and
performer sur la Perche Equipoise. g--~
Master Johnny postuing the Globe.
Mons. Morgan. the wonderful performer with the
Cannon Balls, weighing 40 pounds each.
George Beatty and Master Willie, on the double
bridge of ropes. @u,-1 a==# ar@ &c., ..& u.
ii. L. Day, the comic clownin number of daring
and comicai buioon acts. Three celebrated clowns
in the ring-Day, Johnson and Kent. Julian Kent,
the youthful Shakspearan clown, for Ave years pupil
CT the celebrated DAN RICE, now surprising the
great master himself, with wit and fua. -
The above talent is alone sufficient to stamp this
circus as the only legitimate circus of the season.
Admission--75 cents; children, SO cents; servants,
70 cents. Doors open at and O'Clock, P. Nj. Per-
Torrance at half past and 7.
jnnel0-2t G. G. WASHBURN, General Agent
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HTE. PICHARDIE, g-.
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.

TEXAS STREET, (One door below the CIFy 1IoteD
f-- Shreveport,
On WosLD respectfully inform the gentlemen Of this
IA place and the surrounding country that he has
tR opened Fashionable Tailoring Establishment
as above and soics their patronage, feeling assured
that he will give satisfaction. He has just returned
from n Orleans with fine assortment OF seasonable
goods, all fresh and OF the most fashionable styles Sc
cted by himself expressly for the accommodation Of
his patrons comprising fine black and coored French
and English cloths, black and fancy cassimeres In
great variety together with every description Of goods
for coats and pantaoons; plain and fancy silk satin
velvet marsei!ies, and other yestng. fhe best cut
tiers and workmen employed, and all work will be
executed in superior style, and at the very Lowest
prices Suits for weddings, balls parties will be
furnished at the shortest notce.8 z jan7
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j. II. CARTER,
Receiving, Forwarding & Commission


Plantation Supplies, Produce, Groceries, &c.
Corner OF Texas and Commerce streets, Shreveport.
HAV1NG purchased the new and commodious
IL Warehouse situated at the foot Of Texas street
immediate on the bank of the river) lie is pre-
pared TO receive and cotton merchandise, aud
produce OF every descriptions and pledges himself that
prompt and strict attention will be given all bust
ness entrusted to the house.
All goods merchandise consigned to his care, will
be promptly forwarded.
His charges will in every instance be as low as those
of any good house on Red River.
complete stock of Plantation Supplies, Produce
and Groceries will be kept constantly on hand and
sold at the lowest prices. iune 3
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y -r>~N~->~<N-,~-f.~-~r
New Orleans Market

9une 4-Ihe cotton market continues very dull,
w NJ near OF only one small sale being made
ne receipts Qncluding $685. bales on hand
n the lst September, have been 494 7O5 bales
Exported during same time / 1885,, isl.
ordinary, l031@l2b Good . III eaI4lS
Low mlddling ,l34@13Rs Midling fair Az O.,
paLouR-superfne, So OO@e25; extra, s8a0@i0 co.
eoRk-Mo- 230o@24 90; mess, $24 ;@25 90.
fIAeos--sldes, l254@l411asc; shoulders. lD5s@IIc.
CoRs-Sl oO@l 1917 y bushel.
sSsoFFEE-Rio. 9a@Ilc. II fb.
sreAR-s334@l2c. "a ID.
~ MIoLAssEs-63@65c. 7a gallon.
NhiskEY-Rectifed, 90 33; raw, 34@371ss u gal.
D. CATTLE MARKET, June a.
bEEs-Western, fine, 1904 m ID net.
Texas and Lake, - $l3@4p dP head.
SSIogs, ---s- #-S-- -57@1755e.
Sheep, 49,. 10 ooa6 So q head. II
-- osIyes and yearlings, SIS O0@l0 so
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Dental Notice.
DR.. WATSON. DENTIST,

Ger. HAvING permanently located in the city
ffyyssss of Shreveport, and having fitted up and
1IlIYIY furnished rooms in the most suitable
manner, respectfully solicits the attention Of the eiti-
zens OF this place and the adecent country ohs pro
fession and hopes by close application and unremit-
ting attention TO business, he may merit the patron
age of citizens generally. All operations in every
department of,he profession will be skifuy perform
ed and warranted to give entire satisfaction. Office.
IN Market street opposite the post-office. APPS