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The Placer herald., 1857-10-17

How TO MAKE TEA PRoPERLY.-The pro
per way to make cup of good tea is mat
ter of some Importance. The plan which |
have practised for these twelve months is
this:--The teapot is at once filed up with
boiling water then the tea is put into the
pot, aud is allowed to stand for five minutes
before it is used; the leaves gradually absorb
the water, and as gradually sink to the bot
tom, the result is that the tea leaves are not
scalded, as they are when boiling water is
poured over them, and you get all the true
flavor Of the tea. In truth, much less tea is
required in this way than under the old and
common practice. Jomes CuthW
The Placer herald., 1857-10-17
Queries.

HAVE ANIMALS LANGUAGE OF THEIR OWN?
From innumerable cases taken from differ
ent species of animals, it would appear that
they, like man, have means of intercommuni-
cation to an extent which reaches considera
bly, beyond what we would imagine, for mere
superficial observance. We will Introduce
in our paper number of cases; for the benefit
of the intelligent reader, for the informa-
ton of the young, and a means of elevating
our ideas to brute creation. We commence
with the dog:
A gentleman of Whitmore, in Stafford
shire, England, used to ride twice year to
London, accompanied most part of the way
by faithful little terrier, which from fear of
losing it in London, he always left to the
care of Mrs. Langford, his landlady, at St.
Adams, about twenty miles from London.
At one time, on his return, he called as usual
for his dog, the landlady appeared with a
woeful countenance, "Alas! sir, your terrier
is lost. our great house dog and he had a
quarrel, and the poor terrier was so bitten
before we could part them, that thought
he could never have got the better of it; but
he crawled out of the yard, and no one saw
him for almost week. He then returned,
and brought with him another dog bigger
by far than ours; and they both together fell
on our great dog, and bit him SO unmerci-
fully, that he has scarcely since been able to
60 about the yard, or to eat his meat. Your
dog and his companion then disappeared,
and have never since been seen at St. AL
bans" On the gentleman's arrival at Whit
more, however, he found his dog, and learnt
that it had coaxed away the great dog, who
had accompanied it to St, Adams to svepge
its injury.
The Placer herald., 1857-10-17
HE Does Well who Does His Best.
BY MAURICE BIGHAM.

Brother, poor, obscure and lonely,
Doest thou strive in vain to rise,
While those, perchance, who lack thy merit
Proudly mock thy hopeless sighs?
Resolve to cease thy sad repining,
And though still thou'rt sore oppressed,
Be this thy motto struggling onward,
"He does we'll who does his best"
Though many judge by outward seeming,
Scorn thee for thy humble birth,
Be this the hight of thy ambition
To outshne them in moral worth!
When storms beset thee, then obey
Thy inward monitors behest;
If that absolve, the world may rail,
'He does we'll who does his best
Teach those who fierce for rights contend,
That duties should precede the train;
What God saw fit to link together,
Should man presume to rend in twain?
Though enemies may oft surround thee,
Ne'er heed them-leave to time the rest
Deal firm, still bearing on thy banner,
'He does we'll who does his best''
Would'st turn an erring fellow mortal,
Win him from his evil course?
First make thyself the bright example,
Then precepts act with double force,
Be Jealous in the cause of progress,
Thy efforts shall one day be blest,
Though some in virtue may surpass thee,
''He does we'll who dc es his best
Though poor. pursue the path of honor,
Careless who may on thee trown;
And should you feel the breath of SANDER,
BE firm still and live it down.
Whene'er thou seest fellow being
Downcast, suffering and oppressed;
Speed onward, lend both voice and action
"IIe does we'll who does his best"
Did man consult the chart of duty,
While sailing DER the sea Of life.
Its waves might proudly roll in triumph,
Engulphing sorrow, pain and strife;
And when the voyage brief is ended,
Their spirits welcomed mid the blest
Might sing with angel voices blended,
''llc does well who does his best
The Placer herald., 1857-10-17

Dining at city hotel not long since, it
was my lot to be seated next dish to an old
rural gentleman. Soon after taking his seat
] noticed that he took up the beautiful silver
four-pronged fork which lay by his plate and
began to eye it very closely.
After all had been served by the walters, !
still noticed that my old friend kept on eye
ing his fork, but did not eat. At last, in a
loud voice, he called out:
''Look here, you, Mister" addressing the
waiter, "fateh aae fork"
With many bows and scrapes the polite
waiter pointed out the four pronged imple-
ment lying near his plate.
'Oh, thunder" said he, "is that what you
call a forkl Well, we'll! l thought it was
darnation green if they'd got to eating soup
with split spoons"
The Placer herald., 1857-10-17
Tea Tasting.

The New York correspondent gives the
following particulars Of the effects of "tea-
tasting and sampling upon the constitutions
of those engaged in the business:
"The death of famous tea broker in this
city lately, calls to mind the curious nature
of this business. | wonder if any of your
readers at the West knew that their tastdi-
BUSINESS in the choice of the herb that cheers,
but not inebrates, is the cause of the estab-
.lishment of profession, called "tea tasting"
which is certain death to man as the
continued practice of opium eating. The
success of the broker or faster depends upon
the trained accuracy Of his nose and palate,
his experience in the want of the American
market and keen business tact. If he has
these qualities in high cultivation he may
make from $50 900 to $4,000 per annum
while he lives, and die of liberation of the
lungs. He overhauls cargo of tea classi,
tes it, and determines the value of each sort
In doing this he first looks at the color of the
leaf and the general cleanliness of it. He
next takes quantity Of the herb in his hand
and, breathing his warm breath on it, snutls
up the fragrance. In doing this he draws
to his lungs quantity Of irritating and
stimulating dust which is by no means whole
some. Then sitting down at the table in his
office, on which is a long row of little por-
celain cups and a pot of hot water, he
"draws" the tea and tastes the infusion. In
this way he cassties the different sorts of the
mnutest shade, ma ks the different prices and
is then ready to compare his work with the
invoice. The skill Of these tasters is fairly
marvellous, but the effect of the business on
their health is, as have said, ruinous. They
grow lean, nervous, and consumptve.
The Placer herald., 1857-10-17
The Value Of Gerritt Smiths Land.

The New York Neas tells the following
good story in connection with the grant Of
land ia New York State which the abolition
list Gerritt Smith, made to the negroes. The
News says:
1t appears that he gave land to some.
three thousand negroes, and that less than
iifty continue to hold their ailotments. The
rest have swindled him and vamosed the
ranch. Last year we happened, by mere
chance, to meet one of these backsders. He
was an aged patriarch, who had become
worn out and Disguised in his attempt to.
work his grant He expressed himself in this,
wise. DE fact am, sir, dat Massa Smiths
land am SO damn poor, dat an ole humble
bee hab to kneel down to get at do clober.@
The Placer herald., 1857-10-17

OLD-TlME ADVICE TO WIFE.-A news
paper poetess, who wrote under date of 1918,
in giving "advice to young wife" says that
the proper sphere and duty of 2 married
woman is
'To guide the house with prudent care.
With judgment wise to spend and spare,
And make her husband bless the day
He gave his liberty away"
The next two lines contain confession
which rather betrays the secrets of the sex:
abe sure you ne'er for power contend
But try by TEARS to gain your end!''
So it seems that among the fair sex, weep
ing was ONCE considered valuable water
privilege" Scandalous.
The Placer herald., 1857-10-17
The Tide in the Bay Of Fundy.

A summer tourist writes from Windsor
N. s., that the tide in that region is
worth q visit to witness. At Windsor it
rushes in from the Bay of Fundy, to the
height of twenty-five or thirty feet. At
the ebb vast expanse. of mud is brought
to view, and the beds of deep streams
are converted into rivulets. But the tide
at this point is not attended by the sub
lime demonstrations witnessed in Chignec-
to Bay and the Basin of Mines, into
which the Bay of Fundy is divided. Set
ting in obIiquely on the coast Of North
America, the tide "seems to range along
that coast in channel or bed gradually
narrowing till it is stopped in the Bay of
Fuudy, where the accumulation of water
becomes tremendous" The tide APP
proaches with prodigous noise in one
vast wave and rises to the height of more
than seventy feet. Swine exhibit a pc
culiar penchant for the she'll fish uncov-
cred by the receding water, and root yigor-
ously until the distant rumble of the
"bore" or approaching wave is heard,
which they detect with remarkable readi-
ness when the whole herd turn tail and
make for the nearest land.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
snacial Notice.

The Kansas Central Committee have, st The
present time, over IS 900 in their possession
which they have received from the National
Kansas Committee. with which they were in
ssructed 70 purchase and distribute prorisicas
to she destitute settlers in Kansas. Il IS hoPed
that the citizens Of the Territory viii see that
this fund Is properly appropriated, to relieve
the suffering inhabitants.
AS much complaint has been made Slth re
gar to the partial and political appropriations
of that Committee, it has been deemed neces-
sary. In ftatnre. to have ell contributions tbs;
pass through the hands of the National Cona-
mittec, placed in hands that viii equitably dis
tribute Il for the purposes intended. We have,
therefore, appointed CiIAS. STEAREs, Esq,
of Lawrence, TO assist the undersigned in dis
burxing the provisions, &C., contributed By tie
friends of humanity in the East; and Rev. Z.
Nute. Rev. S.Y. Lun, Rev. c. II Loyeioy, Res.
G.. w. Hutchinson, and -. Wattles, Esq, have
been appointed q COMMITTEES TO enquire into the
wants Of the people, and give orders for theii
supply. Local SCENTS appointed by THAD-
DEUS HYATT, Esq., or the undersigned. .
also those appointed By the people in the vad-
ous districts. are requested 70 report TO tbs
above gentlemen any cases which may requiT'
relief in their respective neighborhoods, sns,
as far As the funds will justify, they viii b
supplied with provisions. &c. -
Several Thousand dollars worth Of ciothins
have been shipped BY the National Committse
which, we regret to cay, have been detained D.
the unexpected Close OF navigation. Ever!
effort will be made to have them in the Teri
az soon a. possible.
AL persons who have received infofmesios
of money or goods having been forwarded 2
them through the National COMMITTEES. and
who have not received them. ere requested, j
the absence OF the undersigned, TO eomIauni
cate any information they may have in re-
renee, 80 that we may take measures TO har'
them reach the owners. as soon as nsrigstier
opens. W.T.. Il. Army,
GenT Ag't Nat. Kansas Com
Lavrence, Jan. Sd, 1858.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
Order of Publication .

Territory of Kansas, 50
Cou ntyof Douglass,
In the Probate Court of
Douglas County, December
term, 1856, Benjamin John Attachment.
son and Leonard Merchant,
VS.. Lewis II. Cox,
nj 0W, this day comes the plaintiffs by their
In attorney, and it appears TO the satisfac-
ton of the Court that the ssid defendant cannot
be summoned, and that his property has Eeen
attached and the said defendant having failed
to appear within the first six daysof said term !;
il is therefore considered by the Court that the
said defendant b. notified that the said plain-
tiffs have fled their declaration herein against
him, the object and general nature of which, is
to obtain Judgment for the sum of one hum
dred and sixty Eight dollars, with interest and
cost of suit and that his property has been at
tached, and that unless he be and appear at the
next term Of this court, TO bs begun and held at
the city Of Lecon pton, in said County Of Dou-
glass, on the first Monday In March A. ID.
1856, On or before the third day thereof, IL the
term shall 50 long continue, and ifnot, then be-
tore the end of the term, Judgment VIII be rem
dered against him, and his property sold TO
satisfy the same. And il is further ordered
that this order be published in some Newspaper
printed in the Territory, four weeks success
lively, the last insertion to be st least four weeks
before the commencement of the said term 1t
which the defendant is required to appear.
A true copy.l r. c. BISHOP, Clerk.
JANEs CHEIsTIAs. Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Dec 5, a. d. 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
Kansas CentraI Committee.

THE following are the officers and mem
Il bers of the Central Committee, as now
organized. Their principal Office is at Law
renee, where they are now ready to deliver
clothing, provisions, de-, upon written Or
ders from the Local Committees, to those
who need, who have no other visible means
of support. Small depots OF these supplies
viii be kept open al other points, undsr the
supervision of the members of this Commit
tee in those localities
SAMUEL Z. MARzIs, President. Topeka !;
Fl. Miles Moore Secretary, Lawrence JAS
Blood, Treasurer, Lawrence: Alfred Curtis,
bloomington J. MWinchell, Council City !;
J. P. Root, Wabonsa Aaron Dow, Allen p.
o. Seosha !; II. Miles Moore, LeaYenworth
City Geo. s. Hillyer, Grassh0pper Fails |:
Geo. T. Donsldson, Easton; s. B. McKinzie,
Manhattan; u. Fennimore. Eeosho; Thos
II. u Culluck, Burr Oak Finance, Commit.
tee-Aessrs. Blood, Hutchinson and Curtis.
Executive Cemmittee--W WincheII, Martin and
Hillyer.
Lawrence. Nov. %. 1856
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
Thresher & Separator .

THE subscribers would take this oppor-
Il tunity to inform, the farmers of Kansas
that they are manufacturing PITTS Pa
TENT SEPARATOR for. threshing and
cleaning grain, and horse powers for running
the same.
These machines viii thresh and clean, fit
for market, from 300 to 500 bushels Of wheat
per day, with less power than any other ma
chine that viii do the same amount Of work,
Having had an experience of sixteen years IN
this business, we feel confident Of our abiii-
ty to turn out q better machine than any
other shop in the country.
Bills giving particulars. and prices and
terms, can be seen at the Office Of the Herald
Of Freedom, Lawrenee, Kansas, and the edi-
t9is authorized 70 receive orders.
Alton, III. y. HAESON &Co
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
Letter from an Ohio Clergyman.
MADISON, Lake Co., Ohio, ]

Dec. 70, 1896.
G. w. BRowN-DEAR SIR Il re-
ioice that the Herald of Freedom is
again established, and exerting its in
huence, not only in Kansas, but also
in the States, in favor of liberty. Had
l the means | would cheerfully send
you few dollars to aid you in
the struggle against the aggresSions
of the slave power upon the eonstitu-
tional liberties of free people but |
am a poor minister, laboring for a
moderate salary. All that | can now
do is to renew my subscription for
another year. Be assured that | am
deeply interested in the success of the
cause in which you are engaged. If
the freedom of the press cannot be
maintained. none of our liberties can
be. l believe net only in the freedom
of the press, but also in that of the
pulpit. Pro-slayery men may try to
eoerce ministers for their fidelity to the
cause of truth and equity, by with
holding from them pecuniary support.
They may guash their teeth and pile
their TRADES upon them, mountain
high; but all this only excites my in
dignation, and strengthens the deter
mination never to disgrace myself and
my profession and Christianity, by re-
naming silent upon the crying sin of
the nation. Iwould sooner leave the
pulpit and dig for living, than to al
low any man to dictate how l shall
pray or how | shall preach.
The Reserve, you know, is faithful
to the cause of freedom still We have
few men of the Plain Dealer stamp,
whose sympathies are strongly enlisted
with the Pro-Slavery party in the ma
tion, and who attempt openly to iusti-
| fy all that has been done by the pres
ent Administration of the Federal Co
vernment to crush ont liberty from
Kansas, and to establish slavery there.
| AT the time your press was destroy
ed by the powers that the chief Exeeu-
tive of the nation established in the
Territory, / considered you free from
all obligation to supply me longer with
your paper without new subscription.
| was glad, however, that in all your
loss, when Lawrence was sacked by the
ruffian power, you did not lose my
name from your list Of subscribers,
and that when you started your paper
again it was promptly sent to me-
But how dare you be so fearless in the
defence of truth after just emerging
from prison, and while under indict-
ment for treason for saying just what
you continue to say, that Kansas must
] never be given up to slavery. Your
course reminds me of the early preach
ers of the gospel, who continued to
preach the doctrines of Christianity,
though often imprisoned for so doing.
| must be allowed to tell You before
closing this hasty note, what you al
ready know, that you have truly I" an
help meet" in the invaluable gift to
/ mana wife.
/ May the richest of Heavens bless
lings rest upon yau both. Yours
/ Truly, r. S. EGLEST0N,
/ $500 Pastor Cong'l Church.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
Alton Cnnrier

DUBLISHED Daily, Tri-weekly and
i Weekly. Gro. I. BRowS, Editor and
Proprieor. Daily, SO per annum; Tn-Week-
y, 81 Weekly, 50.
az An Extra BOOK and JoBBIEG Office
is connected with this establishment; also,
one of the best BOOK BINDERIES in the
West Patronage solicited G.. W. Brown,
at the Herald Of Freedom Office. Lawrence, is
authorized to receive subscriptions for eithe.
of the journals. OF work for binding.
Alton. Ill, April 26, 1s56.-1ys
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
w. a Holton & Co.,

VTTHOLESALE and Retail Dealers in Drugs
w Medicines, Paints, Dye stnffs, Oils, Glass
Brushes, Soaps, Peffamery, Fancy Articles
Fountain Syrups, Pstent Medicines and Pure
Wines and Brandy for medicinal purposes.
Have been eighteen years in this business ir
the West, and are prepared 70 give satisfaction
to all applicants.
Our Soda Water and Syrups are admitted K
be the best west Of the Aiieghanies.
Prescriptions kinds prepared viii neat.
ness and accuracy.
Outfits of Emigrants 70 Kansss or to Califor-
mia, furnished in the best style and at fair pri.
ces. Corner Third and Bellies st. eet Alton, III
April &c, lS56.-6m
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
ALTON BANK

Capital $25e,ooo.
GOLLECTIONS made, and exchange fol
~ sale on all the principal cities In the
Union.
Collections RENTED for promptly on day
of payment. z. MARSH, President.
CHAS. A. CALDWELL, Cash.
Alton, Ill, Nov. 6. 1856 Lilo
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
James Christian,

a TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR at LAW,
N Lawrence, Kansas Territory, will attend
promptly 10 all business entrusted to his care,
in the various Courts of the Territory. Having
an experience of some years as q lawyer in the
South and West, and being familiar with the
-emptioh laws, he fatters himself that be
can give entire satisfaction 70 al who may
favor him with their patronage in obtaining
pre-emption 70 lands, collection of debts, and
in getting redress for bloody noses
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
A, Olcott,

WHOLESALE and Retail Dealer in Par
w lor Furniture of Rosewood, Mahogany
and Walnut. Also, Mattresses, and Up
holsetry generally, Looking Glasses, Glass
Plate, Willow Ware, Dining Room, Bee
Room and Kitchen Furniture, and genera
stock of Furniture for Steamboats,, Hotels
Offices, School Rooms, Lodges, DC. Order:
solicited Wareroom corner Of Second and
State streets, Alton, III.
April &c, lS56.-ly
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
To the Voters Of the First Council
District, Kansas Territery:

TNELL0W CITIZESs:--I take this method
II Of announcing myself candidate for The
Council, from this District. to fll the va
cauey oceasioned BIZ the resignation Of Ed
ward Chapman.
|. deem it unnecessary to say anything IA
regard TO the course that viii be pursued ~
me. If elected to that body, rs there are few
voters in this District, but know the position
that have occupied ever since have beea
a resident of this Territory-nox nearly two
years. Bnt as there may be SEINE vho wish
4 more definite expression, I will say that ]
am g Buchanan Democrat; and viii en-
deaFor, te the utmost Of my ability, 70 carry
out the principles of the Kansas Nebraska
Bill, both in the Litter and the spirit, as !
heartily approve the principles Of that Ast.
and consequently viii exert my fafaence 10
altey, or rsYed!, any Act passed BY the iast
Legislature, that may not harmonize viii
the principles set forth in that Act, or the
Constitution of the United States, zs aa-
derstand them.
Your fsilew citizen.
JAMES CHRISTIAN.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
Claim Notice.

I hereby request ali persons zot to interfere
L with the southeast quarter of section NUM-
Der eleven in township numb Der fourteen south,
in range number nineteen east. rs Intend pre-
empting the same for heme, although my life
Is threatened By person who Is holding an
adjoining claim, and laboring 70 hold mine, so
as topreeiude me from enjoying quiet posses
sion for the present, and making the improves
ments / dcairc. JUNIUS. A. JONES.
Lavrenee. Dec 13, Ies6.-5ms
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
KANSAS EMIGRANTS.. ITS.

.SIMMONS d LEADBEATER. Forxs,i
- ing and Commission Merchants and K..
sas Freight Agents. No. is South Main 5,
St Louis, Mo. Full information give
TO all as 10 routes, points, dc. free of chEe
Refer to s. G. PoEERoY, c. RoBIssox,
H.REEDER. 9. W. BRowS, De. c. CurrrR, I
CoArEs, National Kansas COMMITTEE, and @
friends, the Free State nsen of Kansas.
Mark packages-Care ofSIXHoSs & Lar
BEATER. st. Louis, Ne.
General ticket agents for Missouri Rive
steamboats,. 9-l5
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
A. C. Swift.

GENERAL LAND AGENCY. : Having
" opened General Agency Office. viii at
tend to ell business intrrsted to my care. Buy
ing and selling lands and land walrants-laIid
warrants located at reasonable rates-wiH ne
eotia.e the loan of money. Money ], aned-
taxes paid. Particular care in making invest
ments for those wishing to settle In Kansas.
Leayenworth City, Dec. %, 80.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
G. W. Brown.

COMMISSIONER of DEEDS, snd other IL
~ strumeRts of Writing under Seal, and De-
positions for Pennsylvania, Massachusetts
Vermont, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, New York
Wisconsin and Maine; will attend to the du-
ties of his office on application at the HERALD
OF FREEDOM office.
Lawrence, Dec. l2, Is5s.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
Kansas Land Agency.

II s. STEVENS, General Land Agent, and
II. Attorney at Law, Lzeoiepton: Il. t.
Will devote parsienlBr attention 20 all business
in Land Court and to She selecting and iocat-
ing of Lands, fling Claims, securing Patents.
drafting Deeds, DE. ali business inquiries
by mail promptly answered, free of charge.
Office In same building withRegister,s 0ffice.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
Cyrus Tator.

A TTORNEY AT LAW and Commits
IA sioner of Deeds for Iowa and New York
Particular attention given to procuring and
locating land warrants, pre-empting claims
DC. Office at Osawatonie, Kansas.
Nov %, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
James N. Dixon.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
w in DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
BOOTS. SHOES, IRON and NAILS, COM
MISSION and FORWARDING MER-
CHANT, Leavenworth City, Kansas Ter
ritory. 2El5
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-17
q. I. & F. G. Adams,

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW and Land Agents,
N Leavenworth City. Kansas, will buy and
sell real estate, locate land warrants, invest
money in Kansas lands, &C., &c.
All business intrusted to them will receive
prompt attention.
Leavenworth City, Dee 90. '56--ly