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The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

These steamers will have two sets of side
Wheels 1870 feet apart, the front wheels 40
feet diameter, and the after ones 45 feet
Each set of wheels being driven by indepen-
dent engines, can be worked with such an
adjusted relation to each other, as to leave
each set independently efficient, and their
great distance apart insure that the after
ones shall work in dead water without being
entangled by the current of the forward
wheels. They take the water where it is
about commencing to adhere to, and in
sense drag after the ship--in what is tech
nicaIly called dead water or suction, or water
that leaves the vessel with far less velocity
than she advances. Thus these after wheels
give to the dead water a fresh impetus, car
ryng it away from the ship, and closing in
her run with live water.
The engines work fore and aft, directly
over the keel, the boilers being similarly
situated each side of the keson, and ranging
fore and aft between the engines. The coal
bunker, holding 1000 tons occupy the re-
mainder (freroom excepted) of the floor Of
the ship The top line of the coal will be
five and half feet below the water line; the
centre of weight of the engines, boilers, and
water in them, will also fall below the water
line, making the entire arrangement happy
one for compactness, balancing the ship and
ensuring steadiness of motion. One of the
most peculiar features in the construction of
these steamers is that the sides are composed
of two immense trussed arches, bound and
strengthened in every direction; they are each
sixty feet high running from stem to stern,
counter braced and supported by a similar
inverted arch, combined and built in with
them. This necessarily gives immense
strength to the hull of the ship; and contrary
to what might be the first impression, they
add to. rather than detract from the svmme-
try of the vessel.
The accommodations are of the most ex-
tensive description: they are, in land measure
ment, five acres Of deck room, and the small
est staterooms are eight feet by twelve, and
will be furnished similar to hotel apartments
The smoking and reading rooms are each Is
feet by IA feet, and the state saloon is $50
feet long by le feet clear between staterooms
The WHOLE ship will be lighted with gas
Each steamer will accommodate 1000 first,
and 1000 second cabin passengers, with
room for 1900 tons of freight. The voyage
from New York to San Francisco will not
exceed fifteen days, and as the ships on either
side will be fac SMILES of each other in their
internal arrangements, passengers will have
corresponding room in both-a point which
the travelling community will appreciate.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
From the New York Herald, April goth.
New Line to California; Mammoth Ships
Four Wheel Steamers

A new steamship company has Just been
formed in California, under the presidency of
Capt. Martin r. Roberts, formerly of this
city, the headquarters of which is in San
Francisco, and the line to run from that city
to New York, connecting OH one Of the 18TH
mus routes not yet designated. The agent
of the company is now in this city making
the necessary arrangements for the building
of two immense steamers of peculiar con
struction. Their proportions, as previously
given III the Herald, arc as follows:
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
The Love that Lasts.

'ris not a flower of instant growth;
But from an unsuspected germ,
That lay within the hearts of both
Assumes it's everlasting form.
AS daisy buds among the grass,
With the same green do silent grow,
Nor maids nor boys that laughing pass
Can tell if they be flowers or no
Till On some genial morn in May,
Their timid, modest leaflets rise,
Disclosing beauties to the day
That strike the gazer with surprise
So soft. so sweet 50 mild so holy,
So cheerful in obscured shade.
So unpretcnding, meek and lowly,
And yet the pride of each green glade.
SO love doth spring, so love doth grow,
If il be such as never dies,
The bud just opens here below,
The flower blooms on in paradise.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
"FrOm morn
- TUTII HUI TT
To noon he fell; from noon to dewy

4 summers day, and with The setting sun,
Dropt from the zenith like falling star"
What art is manifested in these few ines.-
The object is to express great distance and
great velocity, neither of which is capable
of very easy suggestion to the human mind.
We are told that the angel fell day, long
summers day; the day is broken into fore
noon, the time may seem to be protracted.
He does not reach the earth till sunset and
then, to represent the velocity, the "dropt'-
one of the very best words in the language
to signify sudden and rapid fall, and then
comes a simile. "lke q falling star"
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
NUMBER 81.

Walker from that qnartcr cut Off The Costa HI
cans report Walkers force as reduced to 25O men;
and completely surrounded with no chance OF
escape San Juan del Sud is in the hands Of the
Cnstn RicnnS. n
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

Mr. Buchanan recently remarked, in
private conversation, that it was a fact, and
one which he regarded as very creditable to
the American people, that Of the thousands
who had called upon him, at Wheatland, at
Philadelphia and Washington, since his elect,
ion, not one in forty had mentioned the word
office. This is really remarkable.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
Quartz Mining.

Yesterday, says the Bul(etan, we presented
some suggestions for the guidance of parties
Immediately interested in the proposed Quartz
Miners Convention, to be held at Sacramento
in June next We are glad to learn that a
disposition is manifested by our business
men in this city to investigate the subject.
Capital judcously invested in the quartz
mines of our State will, we think not only
pay largely, but will be more permanent in
its character than most other branches of
business. The business of quartz mining has
undergone so many changes in the way of
Improvements in machinery, the methcd of
saving gold, the manner of working the
veins, and the very great reduction in prices
generally Of everything connected with it,
that it is no longer matter OF doubt as to
the entire success of more than four-tifths of
the companies now engaged in it, who have
the necessary means at command to work to
advantage.
The last report of Dr. J. T. 'frask, State
Geologist (or 1850, furnishes some statisti-
cal information IN regard to the working of
the several gold mines that were in successful
operation up to the time when his report was
published. He says:-"ln the beginning of
1852, the number of mines that continued
to the close of that year was fourteen. At
the close of 1858, the number had in
creased to thirty nine. At the end of 1854,
their numbers had amounted to fifty one, and
at the close of 1855, the total number is
sixty yrtive." At the present time, there is
probably nearly double the last number, ell
ther in successful operation or under CON
struction. From DR.. Trask's report, tho
average yield, per ton, of quartz crushed at
the different mills, appeared to be over 800.
1t is believed, however, by practical men,
that, with the present improvements in ma
chinery, and the improved methods Of ANAL
gamation, from $40 to $40 per ton will iNs-
lify the erection of machinerY, especially
where veins are Of good size, and can be
worked with economy. The prosperity of
the State is intimately connected with our
quartz mines. Every quartz mill crested and,
put in successful operation IN tha laonn.ana
adds just so much to the permanent wealth
of the country, and may furnish employment
to hardy laborers for ceDtv,ies to come.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
TOTAL LENGTH OF SUBMARINE CABLES
ALREADY LAID DOWN.

The following table gives the length of
each of the submarine cables which have
been laid in different parts of the world
since the first attempt to establish sub
aqueous communication between Castle Gar
don and GovprnOr'S Island.-
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

There is man in Cincinnati in possession
of powerful memory. He is employed by
the Humane Society to remember the
poor
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

The Moslein creed divides hell into sew
en- stories, sunk one under another, the
lowest being for the hypocrtes Of all ma
tions.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

Miles.
From Dover to Calais ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2l
From Howth to Holyhead d.......... 65
Between Ireland and Scotland ....... 20
From England to Holland ....... 1l5
From Dover to Ostend ........... 60
From Balaklava to Varna, Black Sea .. 374
Between Sardinia, ON the main land, and
Corsica GO
Between Corsica and the Island of SARDINIA 6
Across the Gulf of st. Lawrence, from
Cape Breton to Newfoundland. .... "a
Across the Straits of Northumberland be-
tween Cape Terminate and Prince Ed
wards Island. ..............'... 10Y
Total miles now laid. .................s $685. !
When the Atlantic cables shall have been laid
this total will be increased to near twenty-five
hundred miles.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

GRANIrE.-A valuable granite quarry has
recently been discovered in the neighborhood
of San Francisco. 1t resembles in appearance
the far-famed Quincy granite, but surpasses it
for density and compactness A square foot
weighs over 100 pounds. The quarry is
some three miles in length, and the supply is
almost inexhaustible. The stone is easily
worked, notwithstanding its hardness, and it
is capable of receiving a high polish. For
building purposes and interior decoration it
will be soon in vogue, as it is mottled dark
blue in color and far superior to the white
granite now in use.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
A Genius in the United States Senate.

The worldrenowned statesman, General
Cass, is to be succeeded in the United States
Senate by Black Republican very lily quail
flied for his position. The Detroit Free
Press relates the following anecdote of him:
During the late campaign, Mr.. Zachariah
Chandler, United States Senator elect, i'm
proved himself in stump speaking 10y taking
lessons of recently graduated youth of the
University, named Dexter. On one occasion
Dexter had taught him to recite an extract
from Burke, which was intended to be
brought in with great force and tremendous
applause. Having heard him recite, just
before time for public speaking, Dexter went
down to hear and see Zacharah climb the
tree He did it well, the passage from
Burke was finished, and drew down the
plaudits of the multitude. But, n order 70
give it still more force, Chandler remarked,
in his most impressive manner: 'Such-such,
felow-citizens--was the language of the i'm
mortal Burke, in The Senate Of M Ugita
Stgtesn
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
Arrival Of the John L. Stephens.

LATER FROM THE ATLANTIC STATES AND
EUROPE.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
HastN Qltppings.

"Oh, nQ--l cant endure his looks. Lo'ls
homely enough"
"Well he's fortunate at all events; for an
old aunt has just died and left him fifty
thousand dollars"
"In.deed. is it truel Well, now, | como
to recollect, there is certain noble
air about him; and he has fine eyes, that
can't be denied"
COMING OUT PLUMp.-A presentation Of
plate came off q few days since at Buffalo.
The plate bore tho inscription: "Piece Of
plate presented by Mr.. II. Warren, at his
residence at the Metropolitan, April IA, '54,
by himscD."
Which are the two smallest insects men
toned in the scri ptura' The Widows mite"
and the wicked ''ilee"
"Captain, what's the fare to- San Francis
coz" "What part Of the boat do you wish
to gQ-cabin or deck!" Hang your cabn.'
said the gautleman from the mines; 81 live
in q cabin at home; give me the best you've
got"
There is something rather pungent in the
snbjoined eptaph on an ugly, lean, old wo-
man, which some rascally poet has been
guilty of indting:
SO old and SO ugly, SO mouldering away,
Like hillock Qf bones barely covered with
clay,
That Death in bis ravages still passes her Ger
Surprising no doubt thai he'd killed her
before.
We do think that man, poet, or
whatever else he may style himself, ought
to be kicked, who will perpetrate such an
outrage on the softer sex.
An English paper states that many pray
cr books are now sold in Lopdon, with
looking glass inserted in the inner side of
the cover in order that the ladies may ar
range their hair, or admire themselves while
using the book at church. This is a new
idea and on which we surpassed the ladies'
would never have occasion to practice, after
spending u long time ip gazing at themselves
in their mirrors at home before leaving for
the sanctuary
The house of man happily married is his
Paradise; he never leaves it without regret,
never returns to it but with gadness; the
friend of his sQpl, the wife Of his bosom, well
comes his approach with susceptibility; joy
beams on her cheek, mutual are their trans
ports.
In the middle ages in France a person
convicted of being a caiumniator was con
demned to place himself on all-fonrs, and
bark like dgg for quatter of an hour
If the custom were adopted at the present
day there would be considerable bow-wow-
ing.
A Western editor having heard, that to
persons in drowning condition, all the
events of their past life suddenly rise wildly
before them, modestly expresses a wish shat
some of his delinquent subscriber swould
take to bathing in deep water.
The women Of Albany have commenced to
cut their hair short, like men. The nex,
movement of the 'strous minded will be to
raise whiskers ana mouStaches If they car.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
of Hostilities between the U.
States and New Granada.
UOPEL LESS CONDITION OF WALKER AND
HIS MEN IN NICARAGUA.

The John l.. Stephens, arrived at San Francis
CO, May 18th, bringing an unusually large num-
Der of passengers, among were many women and
children.
The Hon. John B. Weller, arrived on the Ste
phens; also several other noted Californans.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

The reinforcements for Walker under Colonel
Lockridee, finally assembled the San Juan to the
Castillo Rapids, and when in sight OF the enemy,
and victory perhaps within their grasp, the order
was given to retrace their steps to Machuca Ra-
pds. At This point Lockridge got 100 of his men
10 volunteer to march into Costa Rica, and strike
a blow for Walker in that direction To carry
out this plan, Lockridge ascended the river in
two small steamers In attempting to make a
landing to breakfast the men, the steamer Scott
burst her boiler, tearing the boat into fragments
killing l3 of the troops, aud woundng 20 others
The expedition was then abandoned and all re-
turned to Greytown, from whence they were
taken 10y the British vessels Of war to be sent to
some yort in the United States ThGsis all aid lof
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-03-14

Ea1@ The Hon. w. Snyth having re-
signed his pos, as Judge Of tn. I'd Judi.
cial Distrlc, Iowa. convention was re-
Gently held at Iowa CITY, 10 nominate a
candidate for succ ssor. The Iora Re
publican speaks as follows Of the conyen-
ton.
Pursuant 70 ali 'urnmnnt The Convention M,
aid pracet det 10 haliotins for a candidat. Ter
tn JGase>h p. Alter a few unsuccessful bal.
lpts, Mr.. Shane, Benton, ~ho in the praviau.
elf'ot'ngs, had received large vote cane for.
ward and in some patriotic all We'll timeI re-
marks, evincing In him love OF The L Publican
eau ~, ard An GaseItishneas Vii did him great
b 'nor. wiihdFe. bis name from before the Con.
ventoa. The friends Of this candidate then
went over to Cock, Of Linn. Oae or two bal.
lot- lie n : bal, and no one receiving nsiorify
% the votes, Mr. Patterson, Of N..hin gtan, Ia
remarks exp essive Of desire for the harmony
and 30 d ofthe cause, over that o.aay iad y.da-
al preference, Withdrew bis name also rom n q
Z uyention. Another ballot was then taken.
when 1t VAS ascer aimed that Hr. Cook hsd re-.
eeved thirty votes To twenty seven for Mr.. Nil
l'r. The r.sai being annourc ei the C1asen.
on adjourned ii { de-
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foR sALs.-ln the town OF Rochester J.,ss
M q Block III, upon which Ia situated a
comfortable dwelling With cellar and well
Also, Lot No. 2. Block 20.
a well improved fai m for sale, IN p,storys
hrove, ON the Marion and Davenport Road, Wiz
p'eh,y oil timber, ! 80 acres under cultivation. !
s'oa mouse ana barn between. and also, durs =
NE stream Oh water within few rods Of hoYs,
ard barn. Price SIS. Or acre. Chean
A well improved farm on Supsr Ceess an
mis- !. from Upton, wood and water In ALTA
dance.
A farm for sale in Yankee Grove. 30 acrsx AZ
water. 49,
Ei-2 " ii seton Is and SElas Wl.x
aectlah 10, all in1 so " X q w. 80 acres fen.a..
ana under cultivation, frame houpe 10 by ~
n IL W section Is 4 81 N RS w. 20 ser-.
improved good hog.laN fence, frame horse barn
ana IT ime house with cellar. Also, 5 ceres Of
timber 10 miles north.
>. a farm Ia located upon the 2sElA.sct
ton IL 81 II ". Fifty acres brol4n n.
and Is acres under fence. with a good honse .na
s'aoilng, also 40 acres Of tinher.
IL W 4 section 8 T - R2 W with Ia
ae'es OF breaking theron. Aiao acres OF timber
miles north. For sale.
on sALF. good business and DWELLING bo.s,
!, inc town OF Upton, be ought on rsascna.
Also, The y. v. - Of section =. +. o.. paw
young timber s'oss " ms
TO st ~ cement honsa, Is by 80. eofa c,,lar
ahh We'll All or any OF the above tract, or ra,.
sels % land can he bought on reasoable Lew
y Gaining ~ The Land Oaiee of tue npaasiynaa
- SAMUEL nEuELL.
oehefal Land Agent at Upton Iowa
oaice north Of the CouIt Houss.
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Il .New Doige. Child stealing is get
ing to be a regular institution ii New
York: OhJect; to ct tie reward offered
by the anxious parents. or 10 sell 10 those
,upes VINO have 10 "wee enes' oi their
uwn.
Recently a child was stolen from lis
nurse, the rolce van'y sought to recover
il, some Que suggested advertising a
C aid wanted" Several specimens were
presrn'e !, but toe parties were very dIt-
ticuI, to sun; at last the missing JACKIE,
aud 70 ,sers turned up with tie fellow Ia
them all right. Ot curse, he was nn-
medIately taken, but not paid Tor; in the
joyful confusion that ppr'adrd The house
mold, the thief managed 10 escap. uade-
,ected.
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JAMES II LEIGH.

We do this upon the request Of many
promlnen, citizens who desire a good and
compe,en, nan for this Office, above sue.
cess OF any HartIzan cspirsnt.
Mr.. Leech we consider lust the man
for the place aving long since had ex-
perience IN county matters, by serving as
Clerk of the District Court, aud Couory
Clerk with honor 10 himself He has
also filed the important station Of Pro-
bate Judge. We lave not consulted
Mr.. Lcech on this mater. bu, hope be
will Lave no objections to tie above use
OF his name.
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EDWIN MANNING.
Chicago Election.

At the Municipal election in Chicago,
on The 9TH Of March, the Republicans
elected Wentworth Mayor. by l,452
majority and 7 u, Of 10 Of the Alderman.
The Dyer Dynasty is over and we
think no one will gansay its being the
mos, Infamous administration tina. ever
dlsgraced any city. At the election The
whole force OF Ruflaius were turned out,
and headed by the Dyer officers and
policemen to sabdue the people- but they
failed. Tie Dem. Press, says of the
election:
The worst features of Border Ruff ,ri.m were
never more glarinsly re produced in Chicago
Al ogether, it was a citing cloe to an admins
irasIoa built upon the supp IT OF buIlies, bawds
ana p'npa, ihe ceremonies OF whose inaugural
left the ''Sants' aud alfother bauats of vice in
Chicago tenaD,ess 70; the day. and which in re
firing from career in which it has earned
nothing but infamy, has giyea US at least This
faint Cause of congratuallon that its malice, it.
villalny, $ utter reck!essaess OF honesty, deceu
cy, and o the lives aud rights of OF. citizens.
did not cuimnste until the very close II its
carer Had these worst traits Of Mr. Overs
administration uncloaaed their hideou sness
earlier, 1t would have becn even VOLS. thai
aow. We trust never again the police Of our
city will be gathered from the worst class who
caa make their baseness snbsesve political pur
posses. We do act apprehend thai many OF
Thomas d yer's appoint"es GU the Police will
retire from connection with oar police affair.
but it will he once again as before, on the rfg.t
size OF the police dock aud tbe insl!e of tie
Lookup.
One young man was killed and s,ver.
al reported dead aud many wounded by
a Hdbble OF Irish infura,ed by wLiskey,
who made charge upon several polls in
the city. The young man vino was muir.
dered by the RabbIe wa. named Charles
>utierl. who had a vile and one child
lie had recently bough, house and lot,
bat had made bu, one payment on it.
The matter was taken In hand hy the
'fremon, Club" who have presented the
widow with a clear deed for the Premises
and IuI! purse besides.
lac deceased was barred with great
honcrs- thousands attending, although
be " as only "a poor German mechanic ~
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Kali Road

THIS subjec, 10 the ooe OF lead ng i'm.
por.auce with the citizens Of TiP.Sn. a,
this time.
One which should be agi,ated bot in 4
cool deliberate manner, and shoulder ,ha,
which we!deem most expedien.. There are
three projects which surac. attention q,
present. and between the three the posi-.
ton is Ike tina, Of horse placed between
As many hays,acks not knowing which
to choose. Bu. a. horse would not be
long making choice, we should show q,
least ~ much wisdom as he; we should
make choice and tha. speedily. II there
IS a possibility Of securing = southern
and eastern connection it should be dcne
and tina, Immediately, this is no time to
sleep By the way, ought no. he citizens
to meet and investigate the matter and
devise ways and means to secure all they
can and proven, imposition.
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What. Can a;a Brown Saw.

Captain John Bsown--o'nerw'se ~ !.
Brown--,he Ethan A len oil Kansas .
now ia Boston. We see by the papers
tina, he addressed large meeting q. tue
State House on the 18th inst. In speak,
inc Of his career in Kansas. he meniionea
several circumstances which It VIII nc
Interesting 10 repeat. :,
rOn or about the 2OIh oil May TWO %
nv sons, with several others, were I'M
pr,.oned without other crime than opPo'
.,,,on to bogus Legislation, and mos, oar.
barousIv treated Ter tllle-one being
held about one month, the OF Ter ao"u,
four months. One Of them was ci'aiheo
aud suffered such cruelty that he was
made q maniac" -.
At Black Jack, tie invading MIssou'
rians wounded three free State men, one
OF them bus son-in-Iaw, and lew DAYS
afterwards one Of his sons was so wouh'
deJ that he is a cripple ior lie.
I'm Angus, was present and saw 'ne
mangled aud dl.fgurtd body Of hoy'
brough, into our camp
II Sd" tue Iuus VI i'o"y
mems houses al different places IN inc
Territory. together with gram 70 the STACK
burning aud wasted in other ways 70 Tue
amount OF a, ieas, 500, 0OO.
know tina, for much oil the time dn-
ring the summer iave was cut oil. aho
none bu, armed men dare move at all
Deserted houses and corn helds were
TO be found in Amos, every direction
south OF the Kansas river.
Is,w the burning OF Ossaw'amle by a
BODY OF four 10 SIX hundred rutfians on
the 30th OF August. -.
once saw three mangled hodl's --twn
OF WHICH were dead. one alive, but WIN
tweu,y buile, aud bucksho, holes IN hum,
alter Tue two murdered had lam on The
ground to be worked at 10y the flies Tor
sore eighteen hours. One oil these
Young zen was my cum so'. The
old man paused aud Struggled to sup.
press IN. emotion.
He then proceeded TO mention other
horrible th.nss that he Jaw - men mur'
derel aud manglej, house burungs, nc