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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1857-01-07
Certificates.
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Important from Or. T.. WSatin,o of Rochester,
NJ Y
December !, 1855.
This may certify that I have made trial of
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we're Bronchial Affection, and long standing irrita-
the use Of two bottles of the above Compound 1t is
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beyond cure -after taking few DO Ties ui tue Amcri
Compound il now thought to of dagger, aud
the Compound, should certainly recommend its use
in such cases rs above named. T. w. SABlN NJ ID.
Auburn, y, June 10, 1855.
We the undersigned. have received the formula for
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Hon. D. l.. DODGE, Of Auburn, n. and late
member Of State Legislature, and OF the most
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lions for the ire ofChronic diseases"
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GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS.
Equal in material, make, texture, durabi-
ity and style to any Stock ever offered in this
country-retailed at Wholesale prices.
CONSISTING OF
Shiris-With linen bosoms, collars and
wristbands, of the best and finest qualities,
and new and choice styles.
Calico SAirts-Thc latest and most attrac-
tive patterns.
UuderSdirts and Drawcrs-Of Wool, Meri-
no, Cashmere, Silk, and Cotton, of desirable
and durable qualitcs-and the Teviot Wool
Undergarmcnts, so highly approved by Ply
sicians. Also, the Shaker .Shirts and Draic-
crs.
Crarats-Superior quality and beautiful
styles, and a full assortment of Stocks, C0l-
lars, Nccttyes, Gloves, Searfs, and Mn6lerS
of the richest kinds.
SUspendcrs-An almost endless variety, in
GLIDING the finest and most durable.
Observation-Disclosures Silk and Cotton
plain and printed-an unrivallcd assortment
HAL Hose-Wool and cotton, of the best
texture, selected expressly for retail trade.
Morning Robes and Gopns--Elegant Pat
terms, excellent material, and of the best
make.
This Stock comprises all grades, from the
lowest to the richest, that can be produced
and having every facility for importing and
manufacturing, not exceeded by any other
establishment in the United States--buyers
therefore, will consult their interest by exam
lining the goods which are sold at the
Lorest possible cash price.
l-g- Goods promptly delivered at all the
Rail Road Depots, Steamboats,, &c, and in
any part of the city, without charge.
- Strts made to order by experienced
hands, in superior style, at short notice, war
ranted to fit. tg- No Machine work done
in this establishment. Oily.
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WEARING CLEAN SHIRTS, AT
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GFNTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS.

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NHEESE from the Wales Dairy" for sale
/by L. VALLETTE.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
For the Placer Herald.
Dutch Flat.

AubCN EldLs
Mr.. Eaitor:-As the above mentioned
locality is growing in Importance, and the
mines more fully and thoroughly developed,
every person interested is anxious to see some
meas adopted by which a supply of water
can be had during the summer months
Dutch Flat is embraced in township No. 4,
and possesses advantages which no other
mining settlement has-the permanent and
lasting character of the diggings in that
whole section of the country any one at all
familiar with mining ground can at glance
perceive; and no investments by capitalists
has as yet been made to supply water the
year round. The Placer County Canal I'M
der the supervision of Mr.. Gay, is completed
and running water from Blue Canon to Blue
Blufs-from Blue Bluffs to Doty's Flat is in
process of completion. But from Blue Canon
to the North Fork of the American River
is yet to be coustructed-a distance of some
twelve miles. Now, in July, hands can be
had in numbers sufficient to construct the
remaining twelve miles and will take most if
not all of their wages in water scrip; pro-
vided the company or contractors give sufi-
Gent and satisfactory security for the pay
ment or redemption Of the scrip in water as
it is needed by those owning claims. Those
owning claims worked by hydraulic power
will be idle from July anti the rains again
supply the bitches now supplying water.
When men want water and will assist in
getting it with their labors, if their exertons
are recognized by men Of means and ability
to pay, surely and punctually in water 1t
would consume too much of your space to
point out the advantages of this mining sec
tion to capitalists or persons who are desirous
of making profitable and permanent invest
ments. The surface as we'll as tunnel claims
at Dutch Flat are good as far as prospected,
and when the tunnels now in process of
completion shall have got into the channel,
the writer ventures the assertion that not a
single tunnel will fail to pay the owners a
fair reward for their labor and perseverance.
Socially speaking Dutch Flat is desirable
place. The Sons of Temperance number
some seventy members, and by their example
and influence have given to the place sober
and quiet appearance. The merchants hotel
keepers, and tradesmen of every description,
are paid as punctually as in any mining town
in the State and all that is necessary to make
that section one of the best mining localities
in the State, is plenty of the indispensable
element-water. The writer of this is a
miner; he has no other interests and has no
motive to puff or exaggerate. Feeling the
want of water at a season Of the year when
the weather is pleasant, he hopes to call the
attention of parties to Dutch Flat, and trust
that those wishing to employ their surplus
money protitably, will visit our mines and
look for themselves before investing. We,
the miners, want the Placer County Canal
completed and will have it done, Will not
those interested almost as deeply AS ourselves
take hold of the matter and put the work
through during the summer.
A MINER.
Nav 1St 1887
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
AN ACT
ming County Warrants.

Concerning County Warrants
The People of the State Of California, repre-
sented IN Senate and .4sSem6y, do enact as
.foliops:
SEC. |. The Auditor of every county may draw
warrants on the County Treasury for the payment
of all claims and demands, legally chargeabe
against the county, which are according to law,
examined, settled, allowed, and ordered paid by
the Board of Supervisors of the county; and all
such warrants heretofore drawn by any County
Auditor, for the payment of claims and demands
legally chargeable against his county, after the
same were examined. settled, allowed, and order
ed paid, according to law, by the Board of Super
yisors, are hereby legalized, and declared and
made valid and affective to all intents and pur-
poses, as If this Act had been in force at the time
said warrants were issued; prorided, this Act
shall not be construed to repeal or change the
provisions of IAN Act concerning the revenue of
Caaveras county" passed March. A. D. 1857; nor
shall any of the provisions of this Act be con-
strued to apply to the city and county of San
Francisco.
Approved April oath, 1857.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
Yankee Jims Emigrant Road Convention

The proceedings of this body will be found
in another place in this ISSUE We were in
attendance, and was much gratitied by the
spirit manifested. AS body it was not so
large as we could have desired. The gentle
men composing the Convention, seemed to
take common sense view of the matter, and
believing in the superiority of the Placer
County route, were disposed to take such
steps as would prove the fact. This business
they have intrused to committee composed
of gentlemen well known to the citizens of
this county and even beyond our boundaries,
respected for their honesty and intelligence
men calculated to inspire confidence, and
whose reports, when made, may be relied
upon.
Our citizens generally should assist by the
means within their reach, by contributing
such information as they may be possessed
OF, and for the present, by money in small
sums, to enable the committee to execute a
perfect survey.
There is no doubt but what it is to the
advantage of the State to have as many con-
Meeting links between the Military Road of
the United States and the different points in
the State of California as possible, but it is
our particular interest to show to the world
that the mail can reach Sacramento two or
three days sooner by our route than by any
other. We hope that the Big Tree Placer
vile, American Valley, and any other route
that may be projected, will be completed, and
the course Of travel smoothed down for the
advantage of the emi grant An enlarged
view of the question, will not exhibit any
real antagonism between the different routes;
they are all good and proper-but the mail
route and main emigrant travel will be over
the most direct and practical road, aud that
is the one which we claim The work has
just began,-let us keep the ball rolling.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
Approved April oath, 1857.
NOTICE..

VHNIE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS of Placer
Il County will receive sealed proposals for TAX
ing care of the Ind gent Sick of said county, from
May 18th, 1857, until the first Saturday after the
first Monday in May 1858, under the law. Per.
sons bidding will make the same.
First. For what price they will furnish board
and clothing, medical and all other necessary at
tendance. and including all expenses connecte4
with the care and attention of the INDECENT Sick
For what price they will furnish medicines ana
medical attendance.
For what price they will furnish board, CLOTH
ing and personal attention and care.
For what price they will furnish at sale or rent
a suitable place for Hospital
Said proposals to be sent into the Clerks once
of said county, on or before the l4th of May, "A;
d. 1857.
The Board reserving the right to reject any ot
all bids, in their discretion, the interests OF the
county may require.
J.K CATE, Chairman
MAY 9th, 1S57-1W
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
Road Meeting.

At meeting called for the purpose Of
sending delegates to the road Convention At
Yankee Jim's held at Auburn, on Monday,
evening, May 4th, 1857,
Jas. Anderson, Esq, was called to tbe
chair and A. s. Grant appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been
stated by the Chairman; the following gen.
tlsmen were unanimously y elected delegates
to the Road Convention:
Chas. II. Mitchell, Ed. M. Hall. A. 8
Grant, L. B. Thurman and II. r. Hawkins
The following resolution was then adopted.
Resolved, that all citizens of this Town.
ship who may desire to attend said Conyen.
sion, are hereby accredited as delegates.
The meeting then adjourned.
JAS. ANDERSON, Chairman
A
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09

CANT BE FoUND.-Gen. Jackson il IL
stated bequeathed gold snuff box to the most
valiant patriot Of the State of New York;
The most valiant patriot, however, has not
yet received the bequest and for two reasons
First, the New Workers cannot find out where
he sand secondly, they cannot find the snuff.
box.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
AN ACT

To amend an act entitled San Act to authorize
the formation of Corporations for the construc
tion of Plank or Turnpike Roads," Passed Nav
18th. 1853
The People Of the State of California, rep-
resented IN Senate and 1ssemlly do enact
as ,tollows:
Sec. l. Section 18th of the Act of which this is
amendatory and supplementary, is hereby amend
ed so as to read as follows: All companies form
ed, or that may hereafter form and organize un
der the provisions of this Act, shall have full
power to bridge any stream or river not navigable
on their adopted route and to determine all mat
ters touching the construction of their road in.
Guiding the width and the manner and style in
which the same may be built. But prouidea, al
acdys. that such companies, as have already Or
ganized; or that may hereafter organize under
the provisions of this act, and the act of which
this is amcndatory. shall only be allowed to put
up and keep such Oll-gatcs, demand. collect and
receive such tolls may be fixed and prescribed
by the Board Of Supervisors of the county or coun
ties through which such road or roads may pass
Such gates and tolls to be fixed and prescribed by
such Board of Supervisors as aforesaid. from year
to year. .4nd if any company or companies shall
violate the provisions Of this act, by putting up
any toll gate or gates, OF by collecting any toll
or tolls, except as may be fixed and prescribed by
such Board of Supervisors. as aforesaid such COM
lights in such road or roads, turnpike or turn
pixies. bridge or bridges ferry or ferries, to the
counties in which the same may be situate. Such
company or companies may be prosecuted for such
violation as aforesaid before any Justice of the
Peace in any township through which such road
passes
approved .7pril 2Sth 1857.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
AN ACT

passed March 25th, 1851
The Peopie Of the State Of Californio, repre-
sented in Senate and .4ssembly do enact as
.toiloUs:
SEC. |. No divorce shall be granted in any
action. by default Of the defendant, nor on the
admission or statement Of either party, but in all
cases the Court shall require proof of the facts
alleged as the grounds for divorce, which proof,
if taken before a referee shall be upon written
questions and answers, and free from all legal ex-
ceptiGns Us to lis competency. admssibility and
suilciency Nor shall it be lawful for any Court
to grant divorce upon any statement or finding
of facts by referee, but only upon the legal tes-
timony taken in the cause In every action for
divorce the complaint must be verified.
Approved April 9th, 1857.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
A. s. GRANT, Secretary.

THE STEAM WAeoN.-Mr. Overton, the.
inventor OF the steam wagon, is in, Sacra-
mento, making preparations for constructing
steam wagon to run between that city and
Marysville. The presumption is that the 70.
hicle will carry weight of fourteen tons.
and at rate of ten miles an hOur
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
April IL, If

TAKE NoTIsE.-Those of our subscribers who
have overp,d on their subscription to the Herald,
will be credited upon the books of G. II. MITCHELL,
who after the llth of April, will be Publisher
and Editor of the Herald If.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09

"GEr-A-BoARD."-"What are you doing
with that lumber!" cried steamboat captain
to an lrishman who was staggering towards
the boat, beneath the weight of huge plank,
just as the bell was ringing for the last time
"What am l doing! Sure wasn't it yer
self as said, all you as isa gon', get aboard
and isn't this an Elegant one intirely!" said
the llibernian, triumphantly, amid the laugh
ter of the spectators
The captain gave him bis "board" pas
sage that trip.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
DISSOLUTION.

THE co-partnership heretofore existing between
the Undersigned in the publication of the Placer
Herald, is dissolved by mutual consent. at this
date. TABB MITCHELL.
April IL, 3w JAMES ANDERSON.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
NOTICE,

Those of our subscribers who do not wish to
continue taking the Herald, will please give no.
tice by letter, or at the office, during the coming
week,
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
Sacramento Agency.

We have appointed A. BADLAM our Agent
for Sacramento. City. for the soliciting OF adver-
tisements and subscriptions, for the Placer Her
aid. april4 tt
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
Mining on the Middle Fork of the Ameri-
lean River.
CHAs. Ii. MITCHELL, .retor;es
j. !, OLMsTEAn,

Extensive preparations are being made for
can this summer, within few miles of Au-
burn. The American Falls Mining Com
pany located at Mammoth Bar, met on the
9th inst, and elected the following officers
for the season: President, Henry Bryon; Sec
retary and General Financial Agent, COL J..
G. Ball; Treasurer, |. Stonecipher; Trustees,
Messrs. E. Wagner, Iowa Hill, d. Cooper,
Gold Hill, VIM. Marriott, Nevada, ii. Bryon,
and j. X. Parkinson, Mammoth Bar. Assess
ments were levied to prosecute the work, and
arrangements made for tluming the greater
part of their ground.
Other companies, both above and below
the American Falls claims, are not behind
hand, but are actively engaged in preparing
to work on much larger scale than has
ever yet been done on this river. There will
be one continuous fume from Main Bar run
ming down the stream more than five miles,
along number of claims that are but Just
fairly prospected. The season being favor
able, we may look for the most flattering re-
suits. Heretofore the Middle Fork has pro-
ven immensely rich at great many points.
THE SUPERIORITY OF PLACER COUNTY
RoADs.-The important mining localities of
Red Dog, Walloupa, Little York, and other
points, situated in Nevada county, Just north
of the Placer line, are now supplied with
their merchandise from Sacramento over the
road in this county passing between the North
Fork of the American and Bear river, by way
of lllinoistown, Mountain Springs, and Dutch
Flat. and crossing Bear river above the latter
place.
Teamsters find this a much better road
than any other, into the portion Of Nevada
spoken Of, and will hereafter travel it alto
gether. The crossing at Bear river is to be
improved this season, which vii! enable the
teamsters to take heavier loads than at
present.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
Dutch Flat,

We are informed that mining operations
at the above-named place, are carried on
more successfully now than at any previous
period. There are number of LARGE hv-
draulic claims that are doing very well; and
the low rate at which water is supplied, en-
ables them TO be worked to advantage. The
price of water is twenty-five cents an inch.
Companies are using from twenty to thirty
inches per day-next season will use from
thirty to fifty. 1t occurs to us, that the dis
posal of water by ditch companies, at low
rates, will do as much toward The rapid de-
veopment Of the mineral wealth Of the
country as anything else. BY such policy,
the miner is enabled to work his claims
comparatively cheap, and is encouraged to
prospect new ground, with the belief that all
the proceeds of his labor will not 90 into
the pockets Of ditch owners. At the Flat
from the fall of water upon the claims
twelve inches will accomplish as much as the
labor of two men per day. Twelve inches
would cost the miner three dolars-the la
Dor of two men would be at least six dollars.
Such a saving as this-which the Dutch Flat
miners are enabled to make, is certainly most
encouraging for the working of the immense
mineral deposits on the divide between the
waters of the North Fork of the American
and Bear river.
Our friends at Dutch Flat feel much en-
couraged with the flattering prospects before
them, and all are busy. They have no oilers
up there, no gamblers, but an industrious and
energetic population. Success will most
assuredly crown the efforts of such com
munity.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
NOTICE

NUI1CE,
rs hereby given, that all Stock in the American "a
Il Falls Mining Company, assessed prior to lh.s
date, will be sold to satisfy such assessments E a.
between the hours ofti2 O'clock. NJ, and o'clock,
p. NJ, on Tuesday. the 9th day of June, A. y:
1857, unless sooner paid.
BY order Of the Trustees.
JC. BALL, Secretary.
Office Of Co., May 4th, 1S57.-4w'
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.

THOSE who have claims against the firm of
Mitchell u Anderson, will present them to Tabb
Mitchell for settlement; and those owing us will
please make payment to him, he being authorized
to settle the business of the firm.
TABB MITCHELL.
April IL, If JAMES ANDERSON.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09

Postage stamps, which are now so exten-
sively used throughout the world were in.
vented by Swede named Trekenber, in the
wear 1922.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
SHAREHOLDERS in the California Mining TO-,
- are notified that all claims on woich assess
ments due will be sold on the 18th inst. I'm II nO
paid by said time Sale to be at Wisconsin Hill.
WIN. A. JOHNSON, Secretary
May 9th, 1S57.-2W
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09
Plan for the Emigrant Roads.
May lst, 1851.

On the fourth page Of to-days issue we re-
publish our article of last week upon the
Placer County Emigrant Road, in connec-
ton with a plan we have had engraved,
showing the different routes into the central
part Of the State. 1t is true the plan is
somewhat rough in appearance, but from it
the reader can get an intelligent idea of our
own and other roads. SO far as our own
road is concerned, it presents what the State
Map of California does not, its proper ]oca-
ton and entrance into Utah Territory
We believe the same may be said in
regard to those through other countless
There are slight inaccuracies we think, in
running the lines in our own and Ell Dorado
county, but this is immaterial. Our design
was to show that the Placer road would run
more directly from Sacramento, and would
be shorter to the National road than any
other starting from the central portion of
the State. 1t will make no more difference
against our road than others if the Govern
ment route should run further to the north
than we have located it.
On the plan the rivers are not laid down
only the principal towns, roads, State and
County lines. 1t was prepared by Mr. Thos
A. Young, County Surveyor, and in the alb
sence Of an accurate survey of the field en-
braced, we are disposed to regard it as more
correct than any existing map of the State
RETURNED TO THEIR CoNsTITUENTs-We
have had the pleasure, during the past week,
of welcoming home Hon. Joseph Wakup,
our Senator, and S. B. Wyman, A. ?. X.
Stafford, and w. w. Caperton, Esqrs, Mem
bers of the Assembly. Mr.. Walkup has been
suffering from illness for some time, but is
rapidly convalescing under the invigorating
influence of our mountain cline, and in a
short time will be fully restored to health.
That Mr.. Walkup's course in the Legislature
has been approved by his constituency, is
evidenced by the full measure of appreciation
meted to him by men of all parties in the
county. Messrs. Wyman, Stafford, and Ca
perton, in retiring to the private walks of
life, carry with them the pleasant reflection
that the people Of Placer county have awar-
ded to them as Legislators, character for
honesty, integrity, and fathfulness to the
trust reposed in them.
"GEr-A-BoARD."-"What are you doing
with that lumber?" cried steamboat captain
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09

Decency is matter Of latitude. In
Turkey a man with white pants on is
considered so great Il ugaran that he is not
tolerated in respectable society. 10 spit in
the presence of an Arab is to make the 40
quaintance Of his cheese knife In Russia
THAI pan is considered low who refuses a
warm breakfast of fried candles. In this
country vulgar people are such as keep good
hours and live within their income
The Placer herald., 1857-05-09

RLANk CONSTABLE STA s.s sAaEs !, s.; fines at ths
Placer Herald Office.