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The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
Atlantic News Items.

A Convention assembled at Old Point, Va,
having in view the fuithersnce Of A. Dudley
Mann's project for the establishment Of
steamship lines to Europe aud elsewhere,
connecting with Southern ports. The atten.
dance was large.
The SOUTHERN WHEAr CRop.-We learn
by q circular issued at Charleston, 8. c., that
the Southern wheat crop of the present year
is likely to prove larger than on any former
occasion in that section OF the Union. 1t is
estimated at 100000 bushels, besides one
million for the product of North and South
Carolina.
BY an arrangement just made between
the Postmaster General and the acifc Mail
Steamship Company, the territories of Ore
gon and Washington will hereafter have
secured to them regular mai service such
as now exists between New York and Cali.
fornia.
Coz. suMNERs CoMMANp.-Capt Whar,
ton, direct frcm Fort Kearny, reports that
advices had been received at that Fort that
Col. Summers command was eighty mile.
from Laramie, all well.
A man who has been travelling in Coaho-
ma county, Miss. saw over one hundred rat
tlesnakes stuffed and hung on tree, being
the spring crop of one small farm. The pro-
pretor said it had not been good season
for rattlesnakes.
The Leavenwor:h Times Of the oe,h ut.,
states that the present population Of Kansas,
as ascertained by the census Just taken by
authority of the Free state Legislature. OK
ceeda 10000 No Territory ever before had
SO rapid growth.
The Tenth Infantry the vanguard OF the
army for Utah, get ont from Leavenworth,
Kansas, for Salt Lake City on the lsth o1
July,
Hon. Edward Everett is engaged in fro
qucntly delivering his oration upon Wash
ington, for the benefit of the fund for the
purchase of Mount Vernon, which is rapidly
increasing.
Gen. Walker Is making arrangements 10
return to Nicaragua.
The travel to tho watering and summer
resorts is not 50 great the present as frequent
seasons heretofore.
a number of leading merchants in Broad
way New York, propose to undertake the
daily cleaning of that thoroughfarc by pri-
vate Subscription, having given over all hope
Of seeing the work done otherwise.
Potatoes were selling at Cincinnati, on
Friday, at the low price of twenty. five cents
a bushp.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
The Old Church Bell.

Every holy Sabbath morning,
While the sunbeams are adoring
Sloping hills and valleys fair,
Orwhen wintry winds are sighing,
And the shadows thick are lying
On the uplands, bleak and bare
Still hear that silver ringing, pealng out upon
the air.
From the belfry's lofty station,
With constant sweet vibration,
Floats the sound from door to door
Calling 10 the sad and weary,
And through by-paths lone and dreary,
To the wretched and the poor:
All carth's toil-worn children hear it, hear and
bless it evermore.
On some happy, festive morning,
Long before the rosy dawning,
Have l heard that merry sound
Ringing out across the meadows,
Waking all the sleeping echoes,
Through the misty, quiet town
Starting from their peaceful slumbers all the
dreaming world around.
And when dust to dust is giving,
When earth's tenderest ties are riven,
Still is heard that plaintve bell
Tolling mournfully and slowly
While alike the high and lowly
Listen to the passing knell.-
List and learn the solemn meaning of the deep
toned funeral bell
Peals of joy, and tone of sorrow,
Sad to-day, and gay tomorrow
Thus are lfes great changes rung;
Strong emotions upward stealing
From the deepest fount of feeling.
Uttered by that iron tongue,
While the sweet reverberations die away the hills
among.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
The United States OF America foretold in
the Bible

This was the subject of lect re deliv-
cred by Mr.. Pitts, in the Tabernacle,
New York, recently The lecture demon.
strated that the rise of a great nationali
ty was promised in an age Of intelligence
energy and locomoton, and argued that
this was not literally the restoration of
the Jews, but the prophecy was realized in
the political and religious organization of
the United States. That this country arose
when and where it was promised at the
end of 1890 prophetic days from the des-
tructon of Jerusa em which period ermina-
ted on the 4th of July, l77G. He said
that the land pictured in the prophecy of
Daniel, was to be inhabited by people
gathered out of all nations; hat it was to
be located between two seas-the Eastern
and Western-that its cities and villages
should have neither walls nor gates, nor
bars, and that it was to be first visited by
the ships Of Spain; that emigration should
come for the freedom of worshipping God,
and that it was to be Republic, and that
this Republic should be an epoch in the
history Of huma' ity to learning, agriculture
commerce and trade; that the United States
was the stone Kingdom promised 10y Dan
iel-the man child born of the Virgin
Woman Of the Wilderness-lhe land shsd
owing with wings. In fact, that this eat
country and Government was child Of
Providence, and was nurtured AID raised
up as the model Government of the world
to which the empires of the earth would
finally conform. But before Republicansm
became worldwide, the great battle of civil
and religious liberty on one side, and &C.
clesia'tical despotism on the other would
come off on the field Of Armageddon. True
or false, the speaker evidently placed bis
arguments clearly and logically before an
appreciating audience.
Wew York Poper
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
The Resources of the Republic.

AaRicULrURE, MANUFACTURES & COMMERCE
1t is well, occasionally, says the Philadel-
phia Inquirer, to glance at the resources of
the Republic, to measure the present, and es-
innate the future by the past. The general
impression is, that the crops of 1857 will
prove every way abundant, and probably sur
pass those of any preceding year. What
then, was the condition of affairs in 1850,
and how may we estimate the growth in
1857? This can only be done by compari-
son, and we therefore give the figures of
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
. TO the Atlantic coast,
Corn Crop of ls47

his is an increase OF 80 per cent, or
about the same with tnat of the popula'io ion.
OF tlis great cerea! crop fully one-haf
goes into surplus, partly in bulk, partly
as pork, lard, whskev and cattle. There
will be greater surplus in 1857 than in
1850 by full 100000 90 lusles which
is equivalent to an increase of thirty mil
ION Of dollars. There will be half the
same increase on wheat, and one fourth as
much on oats The advance in hay, which
is already much of it gathered. will be full
fifteen millions more, which chiefly appears
in the weight of fatted cattle, horses, &c.
In addition to all these considerations. we
must remember that the crop of 1856 fell
below that of l849 very much. If our
hypothesis of II full average crop should
turn out true, we think the surpluses of
the West will be from eighty to a hundred
million of dollars better than in 1856. There
is a full demand for these, and our rail.
roads furnish ready and cheap outlet to all
markets.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
Spiritualism = Revolving Doctrines and
Blasphemy-Free Love.

The spirituasts of Ohio held convention
at Ravenna, in that State, on the 4th and 5th
Aug. Sunday was the great day and the
speakers were numerous. We quote from
the local paper'
"Mr, kellogg, Of Newtown Falls, was en-
oeedinely desirous to have it understood that
he believed nothing in the Bible; that it was
all 2 lie, and that only knaves and fools
would pay any attention to its commands
He believed reason and intelligence to be
Supreme, and was emphatcaIly higher law
man. He said that if ".Jesus Christ were on
earth and should utter anything contrary to
his views of right he would not believe him
any sooner than if the devil had said the
same thing" One of the speakers sail he
"would not exchange places with St, Paul, if
he would give him heaven to boot Mr.
Robi son said that he "coull live Just as well
without God, as God could without him..
He didn't thank God for anything
At the close of the discussion on spiritual
ism, the subject of free love was introduced:
Mrs. Coan protested at length against tho
incorporation of that doctrine into the spirit
ual organization, and said that the Lord
created one man for one woman, and one
WOIldU lof ono HIaii, tu@t lllcv IulSIL IINU
happily together, and concluded her remarks
by saying that if such was part and parcel
of spirituasm, she wished to renounce it
Immediately.
Mrs. Lewis, Of Cleveland, replied to hey
by saying that she was in favor of universal
freedom, and that loving whomsoever she
chose was part Of that freedom and to
confine her to lovo one man wa, an ablids.
ment Of her rights. She said that "althong
she had one husband in Cevelsnd. she eos-
sidered herself married 10 tie wbole human
roce. 4AlI naca Were her husbands, ana sAs
had an undying ioue for t1ens." She sai3
also, "yha. business is il for tie world Nhst1-
ey one man is tie father Of n,y child or tcs
men are' have right to say who shall ts
the father of my offspring"
There seemed to be contraristy of opiniou
on the subject, many rejecting the doctrines
as loaihsoms and Others approving Of it.
In New Orleans the adyoea. es af the im-
posture Of spirtualisEn have an organ pub
lshed in French called lie Spirituo7i.te,~
from which the n. Y. Frpress translates
specimens Of blssphemy which ars too gross-
ly indecent to copy, snch as "communic..
,.o-s" f;o-- t.s Iedsener, St. Psul, &.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
NeD York Paper.

A RARE REVOLUTIONARY RELIc.-We
have been shown the cane which General
Stark held in his hand before the battle OF
Bennington and which he shoot, at the ad-
vancing British army, excIaiming. "Boys,
I'll win this fight to-day, or Molly Stark shall
be widow" He won it. 1t is Of jointcd
Indian wood; resembling bamboo, apparently
heavy, but in reality light. Its color is
brown motled with yellow. The crown is
Mother of Pearl. 1t was bequeathed to
Henry B. Hirst, Esq, by Mr.. Stevens, Of
Newbulyport, Mass. and was delivered to
him by Capt. Thomas Brown, Of this city.
Mr., Stevens was q descendant of General
Stark. The cane never left the family. Mr..
Hirst intends presenting i to the Hall Of In.
depsndence.-PhikaAeLphia City Item.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
average.
Wheat
Aggregate 47,550,000

This shows an advance of 55 per cent.
on the production of ls49. The increase
of population is about 35 per cent: so
we have allowed large margin for more
favorable crops. Looking to the consump-
ton Of Indian corn for bread the con
sumption of wheat for lour and seed in
these States will not exceed 100000
bushels, SO that there will be, assum ng
an average crop, twenty eight million of
bushels for exroration This is probably
double the amount which went out of the
Northwest to the Atlantic coast,
Corp Croy, nf nr
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
NUMBER 50.

1t is stated that the endeavors to effect
reconciliation between Austria and Russia
are not likely to prove successful.
A schism is said to exist in Turkey among
the Commissioners on the matter of the Prin-
cipalities. Those Of England, Austria and
Turkey form the minority.
CosTA RIoA.-The contract for the Transit
Route has been granted BY the Costa Rican
Government to the parties represented By
Webster and Harris, on certain conditions.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
j. KEGAN,S
STEAM REFINED CANDY MANUFACTORY.
No. SO MONTGOMERY STREET,
Between Bush and Sutcr Streets.

THE proprietor of the above named establish
i 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 he 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 tne finest
favor and the best in the market, together with
variety of other articles appertainipg to the man
Mfacture of candies, too numerous to mention.
Having had an experience of several years in
the business in this city, and being the FIRST
CONFECTlONER on the Pacific coast, be fatters
himself that he 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 q quicker rate and with less expense
than formerly, so that he is enabled TO sell ai a
much lower figure than heretofore.
Persons desiring anything in his line will do
well to call and examine bis splendid stock of
g pdies as Wea as bis prices, as he feels confident
that they cannot fail to please the strctest econ
Omst.
WHOLESALE PRICES.-A beautiful assort-
ment of Sticks, Lumps and Drops selling at re
reduced rates
COMFITURES.-Inclu Caraway Seed pearl
ed and s~Pooth; Cinnamon Strings Glove Buds;
Cassia Buds; Cosiander 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 Of the trading public is invited
TO examine this immense stock Of Candies, com
prising everything in the "dulce" line
he ieayes it to the buyers to judge of the supe-
rorty Of bis articles; call and for yourselves
Tor ocular demonstration is proof positive.
ARemember the pumber-33 Montgomery
street, between Bush aud Suffer.
~ j. REGAIN.
A.E.-All orders from the country promptly
setended to. Goods delivered in any part Of the
CITY, or st any Of the wta.yss, free Of charge.
August 22d, '57-5n
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05

TIE WATER QUESTION IN NEvApA.-On
the 18th of September, tie people Of Nevada
will be required to vote on . proposition
whether or not that place shall DO supplied
with fresh ratey
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05

E1- There is nothing so bad but it
might be worse. An old philosopher, affec-
ted with two diseases, thanked heaven,
when enc attacked him, that he was free
from the other; and when squirmipg with
tho other, was grateful that they did not
-, co.,a in,ath ar
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05

duction of the West in 1857, as compared
with that of 1850. OF course, it is an
estimate; but one based on accurate data,
in relation to population ratios of proluc-
ton, and the assumption, that the crops of
1857 will be full average.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05

Total improved lands 113,032,6l4
The manufacture of the United States
constitute another of our leading national
features. In 1850 the results were as fol-
lows:
individuals and establishments $l2l,855
Capital $527,2O9,I93
Raw material used S544,655,43S
Male hands employed 719479
Female do. 225,612
Annual wages 1929, ,736,377
Annual product $lO13,336,463
The increase to the present date has
been immense; it is, indeed, impossible to
calculate it. The Gotten M nufacture alone
in 1850, was thus estimated
Establishments 1904
Capital $74 4,5OO,93l
Bales of cotton used 94l,240
Tons of coal 12I,O99
Value of raw material s34,s35,O56
Male hands employed $3.50
Female 90. 59,l36
Product SOL ,869,l84
The products Of the wool manufacture
for the same year amounted to $43,2O7,545
OF pig iron, to $l2,748,727
Of iron castings, TO $25,26s,155.
Of wrought iron, to $22,620,27l.
Of distilleries u breweries, to Sc, 9,5OO.50O
Of fisheries, to SlO,O0O,OO0.
Many additional items mi ht be added,
but the foregoing are the chief.
The annual product of the home and
foreign commerce for the same year, was
estimated at l,50O,OO0,0O0
These three items, it will be seen, Of
agricu ture, commerce, and manufacturers
form an immense aggregate. What, undo
the circumstances, and with the rapid
changes for the better that have 81 ce taken
place. is likely to be the condition Of affairs
in 1882 The reader may only venture
bold guess, and the probability is, that
even the highest and widest calculation
would fall short OF the result. The pros
pect is, indeed, all that could be desired,
and We have every reason to be hopeful and
grateful, In this connection, We invite at
tention to the following estimate from the
Cincinnati Gazette:
st Us now tuta to the probable PFC.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05

prove every way abundant, and probably sur
pass those of any preceding year. What
then, was the condition of affairs in 1850,
and how ray we estimate the growth in
1857! This can only be done by compari-
son, and we therefore give the figures Of
that year,
Value Of live stock, s544,lsO.5l6
Wheat, bushels lOO,4s5,944
Rye, bushels, l4.l8S,Sl3
Oats, do l46,5s4,l79
Indian Corn, do 592.O7l,lO4
Irish Potatoes, do e5,767 500
Sweet Potatoes do 38,254l48
Barley, do 6,l67Ol5
Buckwheat, do S,9569l2
Hay, tons, l3,S3S642
Butter lbs. 3l3,836 642
Cheese, 20 ZOE, ,535,893
Maple Sugar, do 34,25a436
Sugar hhds. 237,l33
Molasses, gals. l2,7OO99l
Cotton, bales, 2,445,793
Rice, lbs 2l5,3l3,497
Tobacco, lbs. l9s,752,655
Wool, lbs. 52,5l6959
Wine, gals. 22l,249
The above may be regarded as the leading
articles. The general list also ntudes hor-
ses, mules, cows, sheep working oxen, swine,
&c. The value of tie agricu.tt ttnral products
of the United States for the year mentionccdd,
is stated at 81 ,299, l97, ,682. In 1854, the
estimate was Sl,6OO,OOO,OOO In 1857, it
will probably 60 beyond S2,OoO,OoO, 1000.
This Is an immense sum, which is now being
gathered, so to speak, from the bosom of ma
ture, and it will, when realized, intuse new
life into every branch of business. The in
estlmable value of good crop may be in
terred from these facts and figures. No
greater national blessing could be poured
up n the country. 1t should be remembered.
too, that in 1850 we had but four territories,
Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon and Utah,
whel eas, since Kansas, Nebraska, and Wash
lngton have en- added, and several others
are in prospect. In 1850, the total amount
of The land actually cultivated in the United
States was s,o32,6l4 acres as 70 lows:
rOducts. Acres.
Indian Corn, 100000
Meadow or pasture lands
that proportion which is
regarded improved, and
exclusive OF hay crop 2O,O0O,OOO
Hay, 100000
Wheat, 100000
Oats, 100000
Cotton, 100000
Rye, 100000
Peas and Beans, 100000
Irish Potatoes, 100000
Sweet Potatoes, $4,000
Buckwheat co O0OO
Tobacco 100000
Sugar 100000
Barley 100000
Rice 10000
Hemp 10000
Flax 100 600
Orchards, 100000
Gardens, 100000
Vineyards, 100000
Other products, 100000
Improved but not in actua!
cultivation, l7,247,6l4
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
WELLS, FARGO g. CO.'S

EXPRESS DISPATCHED DAILY TO ALL
PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.
Gold dust, Bullion and Packages
of every description forwarded.
Collections. Orders s. Comm ssi Ons
promptly attended to.
BILLS OF EXCHANGE SOLD
Payable in all the principal Atlantic towns and
cities
Highest Price Paid for Gold Dust.
Express in charge of SPECLAL MES SEN
GER daily between Sacramento and Nevada via
Auburn JNO. Q. JACKSON.
Auburn, Oct. 13, '55 my Agent.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
UNION LIVERY STABLE.
~ BARNEY & WOODYM
NN PROPRIETORS. FXS


Auburn.
THE proprietors have recently erected large
l. and cOmmodious stable on the site of the old
"Crescent City HOTEL" where they keep con-
stantly on hand superior horses for hire.
NS-Good care and attention paid to horses
left on livery at their stable. sept Is my
The Placer herald., 1857-09-05
Later from the Atlantic States and Europe.
aRRIvaL OF THE JOHN L. STEPHENS.

The John L. Stephens arrived at the Bay
on Sunday. Among her passengers came
Col John G. Fremont, and Mr.. McMulen,
Governor of Washington Territory.
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- VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE,
ks. Containinng ITO Acres of Moving, rillage, Pas
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