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Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-25
Chance for a Bargain
For sR.leA

For sale!
TTHE undersigned offer for sale, on most
selected expressly for this this market % " together %
with their Store Rooms, Stables, &C., at Amer
lean Flat. The town s in the heart of rich
mining region, and directly on the road leading
from Placerville to Georgetown-nine miles
from the former, and six from the latter place.
The mail stage passes through it daily. 1t is
one of the best business locations in the coun-
ty. Our trade is good, regular and safe. Bu-
duces US to SELL
We have also several houses and lots, which
we will sell at fair prices
Terms made known to persons wishing to
purchase. Sy applying to the undersigned at
FISK, LAWYER g. CO.
American Flat, March II, 1857. I#l
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-25

A PARsoN IN DIFF1cU1rY.-A vonne
parson lost his way in the forest, and &
being vehemently cold and rainy, he han
pened upon poor cottage and desired .
lodging or hay loft to stay in, and some
fire to warm him. The man told him
that he and his wife had but one bed. and
if he pleased to lay with them he should
be welcome. The parson thanked him
and kindly accepted it. In the mornine
the man rose to go to market, and meet
ing some Of his ncighbors he fell to laugh-
ing. They asked him what made him 20
merry about the mouth. "Why." saws
he, II can't but think how shaneed the
parson will be when he awakes to find
himself alone in bed with my wife,
Pittsburg Post.
Ldughdbie.-At . church Of 'color"
the minister, noticing n number Of per.
sons, both white and colored, starding
upon the seat during the singing service,
called out iu loud voice
Git down off them seats both white
man and color; / care no moro for tho
one dan dc other"
Imagine the minister's surprise on
hearing tho congregation suddenly CON.
mence singing, in short meter
"Git down or dem seats,
BoG white man and eo5oes
care NO moro for one man
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-25
DRUGS! DRUGS!

Pla cerVille Drug store.
REING in receipt Of additional supplies of
- Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Paints, Oils.
Narnishcs, Brushes, Window Glass, etc., |
would respectfully invite the attention of the
Public to the variety now have in store
None but the PUREST and MOST GEM
me articles will be offered Every article war
rantcd.
Orders from the country will be promptly
attended 10.
-" Prescriptions compounded with accu-
racy and dispatch.
may 24-tf DIR. II. W. 4. WOETHEN.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-25

PRESENT TO GEN. PIERcR.--On the etsi,
Of March, at Washington, delegation Of
Democrats from Savannah, Georria. nc.
companied by few friends from other
sections Of the State and country. called
upon Gen. Pierce to present to him din
ner service Of plate. 1t consisted Of sig
pieces, beautifully ornamentcd, and in.
scribed: "The Democrats of Savannah,
to Franklin Pierce, President Of the Uni.
ted States from 1863 to 1857" The Pre-.
sentation was made by Senator T0OmNs.,
in behalf Of the donors, in an address
highly complimentary to the personal and
official character Of Gen. Pierce, to which
he replied in one Of his eloquent and beau
tifGlly appropriate little speeches. A4esr
the presentation, says the Union, the Ren.
uemen and the ladies' present congraSnla.
ted the retiring Chief Magistrate nponltho.
reception Of this additional evidence ofNha,
favor with which his official acts and priL
vate conduct have been received by the
patriotic citizens Of every portion Of the
nation. "HS
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-25
Masonic Directory.
Ell DORADO COUNTY, CAL1FORNI

W DORADO LODGE, 40. 26, r. AND A. NJ, Ioca-
- ted In this city meets every Monday evening, in
their Lodge Room in Whites building, Main street
Masons IN good standing are invited to attend.
]. 8. TITUS, Secretary.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-25

A man may think well, and yst noeaoA
wisely. The power 70 see whst isIrl1Ae
is very different from doingi Il ASS
moral energy, will accomplish AoEe tn
little knowledge, than . man af lce
will, with much. / And strsRgk Gk IN q
generally acquired by strngSiin va az
1culties in early life. ,..~.,v, :. .'.l,
It is easy to look down OaastEsL y
look down on ourselves is ~ iNlll =.
Self-love holds the balanca efn p
latter case, and rarely fAilsto Va "a IN.
COnscienCe, It is true - = ~
sidewise, bat that uca
among "iAat'. PeoplS
posed Of and put down. \. sfeh - .Nsass
He who cannot 80 4 80
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-25
lS, TurS. u. HEwES.
SANDERSON s. IIEWES,

TT0RNEYS At LAW.-oTlce. second door east oi
n the Argus printing ONCE, Slai2 street, COloma.
2H II
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-25
THE VOICE OF THE OLD BIBLE.
A NOBLE REVENGE.

" Miscrably unfortunate and poor -
His wife and child in actual need of life's
comfortsl Oh, Lucius Luciusl l am
rcvcngcd now !" and q smile, sad even in
its triumph, curlcd over the beautiful
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-25

"Git down OF dem seats,
DoG white man and eo1oe.
] care NO moro for one man
Than I dOes Rbr the okher.s :,
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
CONSTABLE'S SALE.

DY virtue of an execution, issued by F. I. Hous-
ID ton Justice of the Peace of Township No. 3,
Placer county, State of California on the 2Sth
day of July. A. d., 1857, and to me directed, in
favor of E. G. Taylor, and against H. 7. Holmes,
upon Judgment rendered in said Court on the
10th day of July, 1857, for the sum of Sl46 debt,
and interest in the sum of $S7 ~, costs taxed at
Sl2 so, I have levied upon and will expose to
public sale, at the Court House door, in Auburn,
on Saturday, the 18th day of September, 1857, at
interest and claim of the said II. 7. Holmes, in
and to the following property, lying and being in
Placer county to-wit: One undivided half of a
certain Stone Building, and lot on which the same
stands, situate on the southwest side of Sacra-
mento street, near the Placer Herald office, to
satisfy the above demands besides costs due and
to become due
M. P. II. LOVE,
Constable of Township No. 3.
This 22d day of August, l857.-4w
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
j.. KEGAN'S
STEAM REFINED CANDY MANDATORY
No. 33 MONTGOMERY STREET,
Between Bush and Sutter Streets

THE proprietor of the above named establish
J. ment takes this method of informing his nu-
merous friends and customers that he intends fol-
lowing the example of the Gas company-that is
to reduce his prices, which be hopes will give en-
tire satisfaction TO all
His candies are all manufactured from Stewards
double refined Sugar, which he imports himself,
and all the essences used by him are of the finest
flavor and the best in the market, together with
variety of other articles appertaning to the man
ufacturc of candies too numerous to mention
Having had an experience of several years in
the business in this city, and being the FIRST
CONFECTIONER Oh the Pacific coast, he 1atters
himself that be will be able to give entire salts
faction to all who favor him with their trade.
By new and improved process his Candies are
made at a quicker rate and with less expense
than formerly, so that be is enabled to sell at a
much lower figure than heretofore.
Persons desiring anything in bis line viii! DO
well to call and examine his splendid stock of
ndes, as we'll as his prices as he feels confident
that they cannot fail to please the strictest econ
omist.
WHOLESALE PRICES.-A beautiful assort-
ment of Sticks, Lumps and Drops selling at re
reduced rates
Notwithstanding Caraway Seed, pearl
ed and smooth; Cinnamon Strings; Glove Buds;
Cassia Buds; Coriander Seeds, large and small at
20 cents per pound.
GUM DROPS-Smooth Almonds, Jujube Paste,
French Notices. Almond Candy &c. at 80 cents.
Also-A beautiful assortment of FRENCH CAN
DIES varying in price according to quality.
The attention oil the trading public is invited
to examine this immense stock of Candies, COM
prising everything in the "dulce" line.
He leaves it to the buyers to judge of the supe-
rioriy Of his articles; call and for yourselves
for ocular demonstration is proof positive.
N~Remember the number-33 Montgomery
street, between Bush and Sutter.
J. REGAIN.
A. R.-AN orders from the country promptly
attended TO. Goods delivered in any part Of the
city, G! AZ any of the wharyee, f,ee Of charge.
August 22d, '67.-3m.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

Coon EXCUSE FOR SpREE.-There has
been court martial (naval) going on board
the United States ship Cumberland, at the Mas
sachusetts Navy Yard. The gist of the mat
ter seems to be, says the Charlestown Adver-
tiser. that the gallant Lieutenant on trial
who is gentleman generally respected, got
news from distant city by telegraph that be
had became "pa," and in the exuberance of
manly pride, he invited his friends on board
the ship; where they had merry time; in
the midst of it, it seems, they where Interrupt
ted by the appearance Of Capt. Missroon, a
very strict temperance man who forwith ire
ported" his Lieutenant. Capt. Missroon Of
tored to withdraw the charge but the accused
insisted upon being heard by trial. Ofcourse
he ought to he and will be acquitted.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

SERIOUS RUMoR.--A rumor was rife last
night to the effect that some twenty State
prisoners had escaped from San Quentin on
on Monday. We are unable to trace the ru-
NOR up to any reliable source. The impress
sion obtained that general uprising had taken
place, and that these had seized boat and
and sailed towards the Contra Costa shore.
Since writing the above, the rumor has
been confirmed. One of the escaped prison
ers was arrested yesterday in Contra Costa
County and taken to the Jail at Martinez.
S. r. Morning Call, Aug. 26M.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

APPLE TREES BEARING BAKED AppLEs.-
Great stories are told of many great and
wonderful things that take place in California,
but we think we can relate some facts that
will astonsh the natives. We have seen trees
in the garden Of Mr.. Leweling and of Mr..
Farrally, on the San Lorenzo creek, that
bore, the present season, baked apples and
baked pears This is fact-both apples and
pears were baked on the trees last Sunday
So intense was the heat that the fruit was
absolutely baked on the side next the sun.
California Farmer.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

A COUPLE OF THE CoLoNEL's REMARKS.
Col. Zabriskie, Stanly's attorney, after
the two had spoken, several weeks since
at the Forrest Theatre, remarked to a friend,
who had attended the meeting: 81 am sur
prised at Mr.. Stanly; he is not the Stanly
l knew before we came to this country.
There is something wrong; his speech was
different from what we say in conversa-
tion." Before leaving on their mountain
tour, the Colonel said: "If find that Stanly
amt as strong as l think he is, I'll leave
him and 60 over to Bowie. My only
object is to defeat Weller" We respect
fully impore him to stay with Stanly. They
are too near alike to be separated.
Sac. Aqe.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

The aboitionists all pretend to be shocked
and startled by the decision Of the Supreme
Court, that negroes are not citizens Of the
United States. Mr. Stanly says the decision
is monstrous; yet the abolitionsts of Kansas
in their Topeka Free State Constitution, SOL
emnly declare that no negroes or mulattoes
shall ever reside in or become citizens of the
State of Kansas. II, as Mr.. Stanly declares,
negroes are of right citizens Of the United
States, by what right do his abolition coad-
tutors in Kansas prohibit free negroes from
the State by a constitutional provision'-
Can Mr.. Stanly answer? The Federal Con-
stitution guarantees to every citizen of the
United States, right of citizenship in any
State or Territory. But, then, the Federal
Constitution is but poor authority With Mr.,
Stanly, and the aboIitionists grnerallv.
San Joaquin Republican.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

The Gazette of Cincinnati in leader on
the "Railroad Movement" states that in
Ohio they have $500 miles of finished rail-
road, the cost of which has been about $6O,-
100000. They employ constantly about thir-
ty thousand men, six hundred locomotives,
five thousand cars, and consume two hundred
and fifty thousand cords of wood yearly.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

Among the begging letters constantly re-
cieved by the President, one from young
man in Virginia, who says be is desperately
in love with young lady, but that he can
not fulfill the desires Of his heart without
5000 to set him up ip business-which sum
hs modestly asks the President to send him
As the President has never got wife Of his
own, it is hardly fair to ask hin to buy that
article for other people.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
Sarahsville CORRESPONDENTS.
SARAHsvILLE, Aug. 22d

SARAHsvILLE, Aug. 22d, 1857.
Mr.. misunderstanding to promise, the
people of Sarahsville were addressed last
evening by our candidates for Legislative
bonors, Hon. A. P. X. Stafford, and WIN. G.
Stratton, Esq. A goodly number assembled
at the Town Hall, and were called to order
BY Col. Cribbs, and D. P. Marshall, ESQ.,. was
called to the Chair.
On motion of Col. Cribs, before the speak
ing commenced, Lewis s. Moffatt, was nomi
mated for Justice of the Peace. and w. D..
Andrew for Constable, in Township No. 6.
Mr.. Stratton was then called for, and re-
sponded by explaining his views on questions
now before the people, in clear, forc;ble,
and satisfactory manner.
Mr.. Stafford then took the stand and ad-
dressed the meeting in his usual clear and
forcible style. He presented some facts and
statistics in regard to the administration of
the self-styled reform party, alias Know
Nothing or American, that will be hard for
that party to explain satisfactorily to the
peeps! Heshowed conclusively that although
a professed reform party, the excess of yearly
expenditures, over receipts, during their ad-
ministration, were without any just cause
greater than any year of the administration
Of what they so facetiously term the rotten
Democracy.
He is at home on that subject as he had
hand in overhauling the pure acts of that
model reform party, and what he asserts he
has the proofs to back him up in. He is de-
cidedly favorite here for the bold and
manly stand he took in our last Legislature
against the logroling and corruption here
tofore existing in that dis-honored body. l
think it safe to set down a round ma jority
for the Democratic ticket in this end of the
county. We have good set of candidates,
and the people know (which is equivalent
to an election. VOLCANO.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

A MONUMENT TO A NEaRo.-The students
of Howard College, Alabama, on Sunday, the
10th ult, inauguated monument to the
memory of Harry, slave of the President
ofthe College, who, when the building burned
down in 1855, refused to leave until all the
students had been gotten out and lost his life
thereby.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

DECLINE OF POPULATION IN New ENG
LAND.-Some of the New England papers be-
gin to notice the effect of the immense drain
upon their population by western emigration.
Whole families are moving off to settle in
new El Dorados beyond the Mississippi, and
vast numbers of the most enterprsing, Wig.
orous and talented young men are leaving
New England for the western wilds.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

TEXAS FuGIrIvEs.--The Galveston Herald
contains the following extact from the Goliad
E'rpress.
"We are informed that an Irish Justice OF
the Peace, Rio at Grande City, concluded a
treaty with the Tamaulipans, with stipulates
that he is to deliver up to them their fugitive
poems, and they are to return to him the pc
ons or servants that escape from this side of
the river to the other. Get out of the way
Presidents and Senates."
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

In A Flx-The Republicans of Yuba
county are in terrible trouble in conse
auence of a nomination recently made by
their County Convention. They have nom-
mated man for Tax Collector who can
neither read or write The Herald at first
endeavored to defend him, but it now
weakens, and acknowledges the corn. 1t
remarks that be will scarcely come up to the
Jeffersonian test of capability.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

LAKE SUpERIoR.-lt is estimated that
the whole amount expended in the bust
ness of exploring and working the copper
mines of Lake Superior up to Jan. lst,
1857, was about s9,0OO,OOO.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
JUST RECEIVED.

JUS IL Ell III ILD.
DER STEAMER Golden Gate. Clippers Morning
L Light, Flying Fish, Flying Mist. large sup
ply of Pure Cream Tartar. Lard Oil Extract Ii
quorice, Blue Vitriol, German and English Cam.
omle Saltpetre, Corn Starch, Shakers, Sarspar-
lila, Sarsaparilla Root, Gum Arabic, Citric Acid,
Potash, Extracts of Lemon, Rase aAd Vanilla
Vanilla Beans, Boiled Linseed OH Castor Oil in
barrels, Pure Yellow and White Wax, Kidder's
Powers and Weightman's Tartarc ACID, Bay
Rum in cases and barrels, Fresh Hops in pound
packages, Sage Soap, Yankee lndelible Ink,
Roses Biacking Brushes Mason's Backing, Ho-
stetters Bitters, God Liver Oil, Spanish and
American Saffron, Lubin's Extracts, Genuine
Wrights, Brandreth's, Moffat's and other Pills
Chamois skins, Lycopodium, Essential Oils. Con
gress Water in pints and quarts, Borax. Sal Soda,
Pearl Barley, and many other staple articles,
which, together with our former large stock of
Drugs, makes our assortment as varied and large
as any Drug House in the city, to which we invite
the attention of the trade and others buying in
this market ALBAN, THOMAS g. CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
aprl4-3m l6l street, corner 9th.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

NEGROES IN CoNNECTICUT.-The Black
Republican Legislature of Connecticut passed
resolves against the decision of the Su preme
Court that negroes are not citizens of the
United States. But it was not expected
that the same Legislature would refuse to
alter their State constitution so as to per-
NIT the negroes to vote! Yet they have
done this at their recent session.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

DIGGERs RETURNING.--About one hun
dred Of the Digger Indians, who had been
induced to leave the Russian river region,
and 90 to the Mendocino Reservation, hav-
ing become dissatisfied, have returned to
their old homes.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

The Corn CRoP.-The vicinity of Russian
river is generally conceded to be the best
corn growing region in the State. Late
advices from there state that the yield Of the
present season will equal the best of previous
ones.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

A DULL PLACe.-The Sentinel says that
Sacramento is exceedingly dull at present,
ans business stagnant. Money is scarce
and commands high rate of interest. Rents
are low and the interest on money will not
admit Of investments in brick buildings.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

A large party of men, with two addi-
tional engineers, have gone to the San
Diego coal mines. The Herald says that
in short time these mines will yield a
sufiiciency of anthracite coal for the Pacific
coast.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
The OLD STAND STILL AHEADI

U fully inform the people of Auburn and Vi
cinity, that be is still doing business at the old
stand on the same liberal scale as of old. Pos
sessing every facility for buying that could be
desired, he pledges himself
TO SELL CHEAPER
than can be bought here or elsewhere of lik quail
ity Buying as he does and being blessed with
substantial share of the CUSTOM, he is bound to
sustain the above pledge. He keeps constantly
on hand large supply and good assortment of
MINING AND FLUMING TOOLS, GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS, GRAIN, CIGARS,
COCKTAIL FIxINGS,
AND AN EXTRA QUALIFY OF LIQUORS.
IB Goods delivered free of charge ly
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, |
Notice of ofApplication for Pardon.

To the Hon. James Z. Hale Presiding Judge
Of the Court Of Sessions, Placer County.
California;
CIR, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that under the
- provisions of an act of the Legislature of this
State. entitled IAN Act prescribing the mode of
applying for pardon" passed May 18th, 1863, the
undersigned will apply to the Governor of the
State for the pardon of Martin Griffin, convicted
In the Court of Sessions of said county on the FL
day Of December, 1856. of the crime of perjury,
and sentenced by said Court to one years lmpris
onmeut in the State Prison
JAMES MURPHY.
.Jnne 25th 2hT-4W
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

The following is taken from the Nan
tucket (Mass.) Inquirer
Hon. Edward Stanly, formerly Of North
Carolina, but now of California, has deter.
mined to retire from all worldly pursuits
and is now studying theology.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
Notice 10 Creditors.

Notice 10 Creditors.
safe OF CALIFORNIA, In County Court.
COUNTY OF PLACER.
In the matter of the application of JAMES R.
RoGrRs to be discharged from bis debts as m
1nso!yent.
Pursuant to an order Of the Hon. jas. E. Hale,
County Judge of said county. notice is hereby
given to the creditors CT the said Insolvent to be
and appear before said Judge, at the Court House,
in the town of Auburn, on Monday, the Path day
Of August, A.. D.. 1867. at his chambers, then ami
there to show cause, If any they have. why an as
signlnent of said applicants estate should not lie
made and he discharged from his debts in the
manner prescribed by law.
49, Witness my hand and senl of said Court
l. S. this 18th day Of Juy,A Ap1s57;
by NM. A. JOHNSON, Deputy
Auburn July lS-5W
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29

TnIEvEs.--The Sacramento Age complains
Of the influx Of San Francisco thieves into
that city
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES
ROBERT GORDON

ROBERT GORDON
TVVAKES THIS METHOD of notifyineHN
Il his friends and the public generally &flk1A
that he can still be found at his old stand, ON the
corner of Main and Commercial streets. with
full assortment of all the necessary articles TO
Mining, Farming, Hotel and Family user
HIS B.AR
IS ALWAYS WELL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHOICEST
Liquors, Cigars, sc.
And his goods which he warrants of superior
quality he is determined to sell at the elOwestCAsH
PRICEs-and delivers free of charge.
N. BORDERS from distance promptly at
ad tO
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
Notice OF Adm inistratiOn,

NJ Office is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has this day taken opt letters Of administra-
son upon the estate OF S. f. Rpusslp, late Of Pla-
county, California. deceased, and the creditors
having claims against the sNid estate are hereby
required to exhibit the same with the necessary
vouchers, within ten months from this date, Ia
the undersigned ut her dwelling house in the town
of Auburn. in said county and all persons indebt-
ed to said estate are requested to settle immedi-
atey, otherwise, suits will be instituted against
them. CATliARINE A. c. ROUSSIN
Administrative.
Inlx oQfh lRrv -1u,
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
Declaration as Sole Trader.

Declaration as Sole Trader.
STATE OF California;
County OF PLACER.
MARY BYRNS, wife Of Dominic Byrns, Of
1e Michigan Bluffs, Placer county, State afore
said, do hereby make this my declaration that
intend from this date to carry on and transact
business in my own name and on my own account
in accordance with the law of this State entitled
an "an Act to authorize married women to trans
act business in their own names as sole traders"
passed April 18th. 1852" and that the business
Intend to follow Is Public House and Saloon keep
ing, and that the amount Of capital by me EN-
ployed in said business, does not exc eed the sum
Of five thousapd dollars,
MARY 7. DYRNE.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
Information Wanted.

0IRVOWs
HHF LEWIS SCARCE, who came from Hamil-
" ton county, Indiana, to California, in 1853,
and worked for time at Rattlcsnake Bar and
Mormon Island. When last heard from he was
living at Mormon Island, In 1854. ANY iniorma-
tion from him would be thankfully received by
bis friends in the States. Any one knowing bis
whereabouts. whould confer favor by writing to
George w. Dale, or the Placer Herald Auburn,
California.
Auburn, August sth, 1s57,-ln'
The Placer herald., 1857-08-29
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE

NOTICE
To Holders Of Placer County Warrants.
4 LII ACCEPTED County Warrants from No,
IA 826 to No. o4s, dated Nov. 18th, e65, Will
be paid on Saturday, August LIST, 1857. And If
not presented for payment within sixty days from
this date the money will be applied 10 the pay
ment of warrants next In order Of registry in ac-
cordance with an Act Of the Legislature approx
ed March 3lst. 1867.
Treasurer's Office, May 30th, 1857.