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The Placer herald., 1857-01-17
Adventure Of Col. Harpev.

Col John Harper was an active partlzan
Of Tryon county during the fierce contests
which made that smiling region OF the state
of New York desolation, and almost deci-
mated her population. His name stands
conspicuous among those brave men who ill.,
terposed their lives between the enemy and
his victims, and continually exposed them
selves to danger, privations and death, to
preserve their homes from the spoer, their
wives and children from imprisonment and
the tomahawk, and their country from the
oppression OF an infatuated King and minlsty.
In connection with his three brothers, and
seventeen other individuals, he obtained a
charter for q tract of land in Delaware coun-
tv, where they formed a settlement, which,
in,compliment to the four brothers, was call
ed Harpersfed. In common with all the
infant settlements; Harpersfeld was exposed
to the incursions Of the Indians; and in 1850
it was utterly destroyed by a detachment
of tories and Indians, under the command
of the much dreaded Brant. On this occa-
sion Alexander Harper was taken prisoner,
and it was during the march of the captlveS
and their captors to Niagara that the IN
cdent concerning the saving of their lives by
Cheyendowan occurred. Col. Harper was
well known to the Indians as a brave and
fearless man, and they had good cause to
stand in awe of him, for he had sent many
red skin to his "bappy hunting grounds
The tories, too, hated him for his services to
the country, which they had ignominlously
deserted, as well as for the chastisement he
had inflicted on them on various occasions;
and in proportion to his patriotic exertlons
for the cause Of freedom raised him IN the
estimation of his countrymen, so did the vln-
dictveness increase, until they determined
to compass his death at every hazard The
Colonel was we'll aware of the feelings enter
tanned toward him by both parties, but was
too brave a man to fear their Vaccinations
or be deferred from his duty by their threats
When McDonald-a tory, who had flee
with Sir John Johnson--returned at the heac
of between two and three hundred tories and
Indians, and laid waste the Schoharie settle
ments, Col. Harper was in the little fortress
built for the protection Of the settlers, tbt
garrison Of which at that time was under
The Placer herald., 1857-01-17
How it feels to be Hanged.

An acquaintance Of Lord Byron, who meant
to hang himself ONLY partially-lost his foot
ING, and was cut down at the last extremity,
having nearly paid for his curiosity with his
life. lie declared that he felt no pain, and
his only sensation was the fire below bis eye,
which changed first to black and then to sky
blue These colors are even a source of
pleasure. A Captain Montagnac, who was
hanged in France during the religious war,
and rescued from the gibhet at The intcrces,
sion Of yiscount Turenne; complained ihat
having lost all pain in an instant, he had
been taken from light Of which the charm
defed all description. Another criminal,
who escaped by the breaking Of the cord,
said that, after second Of suffering, fire
appeared across it the most beautiful avenue
Of trees. Henry ", Of France, sent his
physician to question him, and when mention
was made of pardon, the man answered
coldy that it was not worth the asking. The
uniformity of the descriptions render it use
less to multiply instances They fill pages
in every book of medical jurisprudence. All
agree that the uneasiness is quite momen-
tary; that a pleasurable feeling Immediately
succeeds; that colors Of various hues start up
before the sight; and that these being gazed
on for a trivial space, the rest is oblivion
The mind. averted from the reality Of the
situation, is engaged in scenes the most re-
mote from that which fills the eve of the
spectator-the vile rabble, the hideons gal
lows, and the struggling form that swings in
the wind-London Reriew.
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The Snake.Catc

When the great Napoleon was in Egypt,
he determined to ascertain as much as pos
sble about the habits and customs Of the
people, and among the rest interested himself
in the practice so common among the Egyp-
tians, of snake e-charming or snake-ca -catchers,
and said to him, by means Of his interpreter,
There is serpent in this house; if you find
it, YOU shall have two sequins for yourself,
and two for your men,"
The man, having prostrated himself called
for two buckets of water AS soon as they
were brought, he undressed himself, then
filling his mouth with water, and creeping
on his belly like the reptile he sought, squirt
ed it through his teeth, so as to initiate the
The Placer herald., 1857-01-17
AUBURN.
NEW JEWELRY.

a SPLENDID assortment of the latest .e>>
IA style, Just received and for sale ST-$sSS.ss
cheaper than can be had elsewhere. at t IN
NORCROSS' Jewelry Store. hs4.1AA
&ay-Persons wishing to send presents to their
friends in the East will find ii to their interest to
give him call.
nss-AIso a large stock Of Clocks and fancy
watches, just received and for sale low.
~ California jewelry of every description made
10 order.
Gay- Watches, Chronometer. Duplex. Patent
Lever, Lepine and all others carefully repaired,
and warranted for one year.
l.fs~ U1atch Glasses 50cts each.
w. 7. NORCROSS.
Sign of the mammoth watch, Main ST. Auburn.
The Placer herald., 1857-01-17
Merchants Of Ell Dorado, Placer and Ne
vada Counties

ENTLEMEN: Believing that expedition is
SE the paramount object in the transit of goods,
have concluded to withdraw the Freight Tariff,
hitherto presented, but will assure you that goods
sent through my charge will continue to be for
warded more eXpediently and at less cost, than
through any ether channel.
Merchants wishing freight furnished for their
own wagons at Folsom, will be charged 81 so
per ton weight. which viii include all charges
from Sacramento, and all charges from San Fran
cisco. excepting amount paid for steamer freight.
n. B.-Shippers are requested to mark their
goods care OF I in diamord
Respectfully.
B. TALLMAN.
Forwarding Merchant. 62 Front ST., Sacramento.
Nov. lst, lS56.-4wF
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=, Jutices' Blanks, Deeds, &C., neatly printed at
the Herald Office.
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JOB PRINTING.
lF all kinds, neatly executed at the PLACER
" HERALD office, Main street, Auburn
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ATTEMPT AT DRowNING.--On Monday,
January 4th, man, whose name is not Civ
en-, attempted to drown himself in the slough
at Stockton, but was rescued and taken to
the Hospital
The Placer herald., 1857-01-17

A FRENcHMAN's REFLEcrIoNs.-What
strange thing it is, remarked frenchman
after making tour Of tho United States,
"that you should have two hundred different
religions and only one gravy"
The Placer herald., 1857-01-17
FOR ADVERTISING:

One square of TEN LINES, or more than five, first
Insertion $500; each subsequent insertion 81 80.
For half square of FIVE LINES, or less, S200 each
subsequent insertion 81 CO.
cTLiberal deductions made to monthly adver-
Users.
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VOLUME 5.
TERMS:

Subscriptions invariably in advance. For one
year. s6 ,O0 six months S4 ,00 three months $3.50;
one month 100; single copies, twenty five cents.
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" ~ '|f|
reach them, any moro then man iesbIe
voice can hush tho tempest or caim tho
oceans waves. Penal laws arc not necessasi
~ for the COOL, but for such as are hot ifoh
DO restrained by higher considerations Thol
good Book says: s'The law is not nadiy for
the righteous man, but for the lawiess antb
disobedient for the ungodly and foF sinncrs,s
for the unboly and proGme, for rnurdercrs Of
fathers, and the murderers of mothers. for
mansavers" DC IL also tells us not tolscastg
pearls before swine.p When moral suasiond
has bccn cxerted, and has done its work.
AMI concentrated the public sentiment of
the conscientious againsta prevailing wrougs
then it is the proper business Of legislation
to step in with the legal remedy. Whepy
in the blessed progress Of Reform, the prinA
ciple Of prohibition shall bo adopted and
enforced in this great State, and the conz
stelation Of States around us, then our.
sheriffs, magistrates, and lawyers, will ibe
happily relieved from portion Of their ou<
erous labors. Our jails and prisons will cease
to groan with their burdens Of fallen buA
manity and accumulated woes; and 'iliefss
loafers and gamblers will'slink awsy from
the gaze of a reformed public sentiment.
Now is tho time to act. The world is
moving. Humanity claims reform. Now
is the time for this government to grapple
in good earnest, with the widespread aud
tremendous scourge. Of man, whose gory
temple IS sleared on the ghastly skeletons Of
hundreds of thousands of victims, and
: whose pathway is crimsoRcd with innocent
! blood, and marked with desolation and woe.
} Let the liquor trade go down. Let the voice
of outraged humanity be regarded in these
Halls; and let the vested power here re-
spond to the call; AMI party kuavery will
cease 10 rule; reason, justice and truth will
guide the Ship of State, and l,eace and
safety will bless the land An industrious
, and intelligent generation will rise up to
, assert the rights of man and the claims Of
. humanity against the wrongs and despotism
G Of the world.
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WHAT BELLE BRITTAIN WoULp ssp
WouLD Nor Do IF SnR OWNED THE HER
ALD.-lf | were the proprietor and conduc-
tor of the New York Herald, with its moro
than princely income of $4,000 year, /
would be great deal more generous than a
lord. could feel so fat and saucy, so par
ticularly easy in my gaiter boots, that I
should wish with the lady in the play that
"tho whole world had but one mouth, that
| might kiss It," Or, perhaps, that were
that mouth, that all the world might kiss
me. Instead Of trying to injure my broth
ers of the press, by preventing people from
advertising in their columns, l should take
them all by the hand, pat them gently and
eneouragingly on the back, and do all I
could to help them along through this cold,
slippery, uncharitable and selfish world.
Once year, at least, would invite all
the editors of the city, in good and regular
standing, to sumptuous banquet drink their
health, happiness, prosperity and eternal
salvation. Wouldn't it be beautiful And
when became old and wrinkled, and gray
headed, instead of being regarded as an en-
cumbrance, and nuisance upon the face Of
the earth, with everybody wishing me under
the sod, | should have troops of friends To
wish me goodnight when my last bed time
came; and a long procession Of loving friends
to follow me over the ferry to Greenwood,
in "that sable omnibus that never brings a
passenger back" BELLE BRITAIN.
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QOtttn.
TIE WINE CuP.

BY MRS. MANSFIELD.
"Iwill quatT the sparkling wine" said Health
at gives new life to the soul,
And wit will fash, like the gems Of Wealth,
AS IL yields to it's high control"
lie drank, hut Disease had touched the cup,
And fever burned in each yeini--
wit in the poison was swRllow'd up,
And madness consumed the brninl
Beauty came next with her rosebud lip,
"And the love light in hereye;" ...r
And she bent DER the tempting fount to sip,
And gather new brilllanCy.
But the poison was mingled with its waves
poison that cannot fail--
And hor eye dropped, like the eye Of slaves,
And her lip grew thin and pale,
Then Yoath, in his untaught gladncss, sprang
Like an eagle in its flight;
And his laugh like music's breathings rang
As he quar- d the nectar bright.
IIo qnar'd, and the poison reachd his heart,
And he how'd his feeble head,
And turn'd, in shame from the world apart
The life Of his Soul had ledl
with lofty brow, and eye of 0aine,
And a soaring heart within,
Genius steod forth in his crown Of fame,
Where the tempter sought to win.
He drank, and the mighty soul how'd down
Like a tree beneath the blast,
And the lofty name and the laurel crown
In the syren cup were castl
Oil God! how long shalt this lsva-aood
o'erwhelm our glorious lsndo
Jipl sluggard upi lest Ia brothers blood
BE demanded at thy handl
Upl upl thou sleeping heart
Arisei with new life warnd
Thy God is love--go forthl thou art
IL Gods own image form'dl
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ep gratitude | remain yours truly,
MARY ANN COMSTOCK.
HAMILrox, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1856,


DR.. RoBACK-Dear sir-I have read in the newspapers
many accounts Of cures effected by Scandinavian Rem
edies but consider my at least interesting
and marvellous any Of them So far you are con-
cened testimonial more less oittle consequence
Your fame is established and my statement cannot add
celebrity But for the benefit OF fellow creatures
desire to make known the facts. When ! called upon
YOU at the instance OF dear friend the 2st of March
last had been nine years sufferer from catarrh. The
irritation of the and membrane Of the head was
intense that sometimes it almost drove me crazy could
not Sleep and free from unpleasant sensations
At various times ve different physicians had attended me-
each one treated me in his way but of them did
any good despaired of ever seeing another we'll day.
and when called at your consultation rooms had very
little hope of relief BY your advise entered Immediate
y upon regular course Of yolr Scandinavian Blood Pur
fer aud Blood Pills. was encouraged by the cheerful
hopeful way in which spoke and resolved strictly to
follow yourdrecon. In less than week. all the worst
symptoms Of my complaint began to take a mider form
and continued to improve from week TO week until at
the end of three months my head entirely relieved
and every trace of the catarrh had left STILL how
ever continued 10 take the remedies for nearly six weeks
longer because found they building strength
and forfyng my constitution. Six months have passed
since the finished aud have had sign ofa
lapse should be glad to this letter. orthe substance
Of H. In print, for the guidance Of others.
ry Yours, with heartfelt gratitude,
Mrs. AUGUSTUS CO0CH.
FoR SALE Brr-S, BUgKLAsD Co, Fremont KELLY 4
BEACH, Gilmore; P. d, BEERY Clyde; G. POWERS, Wood
Vile; W. BRADSER, West Milgrove 4lyls
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PREPARING FOR THE LEyIArHAK OF VEs-
sELs.-The Portland State of Maine states
that ono of the piers Of the wharf for the
Great E0stern Is nearly completed. Il is
substantial, thoroughly built structure,
with about thirty feet of water at the end,
and surmounted with commodious shed
for goods and rail ears. Work has com-
menced on the other.
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ELMORE HOUSE.
II JACKSON REERX. Pr0DrietOP.
Fitch's Gallery of Art.

AHbrotys', DGgususotypes aud Photographs taken In
superior style Also, Portraits painted Life Size ei-
sr from the sitter or from DagnerreOtypes and salts
faction uarraRtsd in all oases.
have lately purchased the stock nxtures &C. belonging
to the Wies room, In Minis block and shall eont-
the business at the place. where shall be happy
70 attend to those who favor me with acall, -
Instruction given in Ambroyping also in Portrait and
Landscape painting s. lA M. w. FITCH.
Fremont Oct. 81, 1850. 4OyI
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r. p. FusseIrnan 4 Co.,

Dealers Stoves Tin, shee-Iron Copper ware, Wash
boards Plows &c. We have opened entire stock
in the Tyler Block Corner of Front and Croghan Streets
and shall be constantly receiving additions Particular
attention will be given to Jobbng and Repairing OF every
kind. Call and see u.s. April 81 1855.
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Manufacturers of Copper Tin and Sheetron Ware and
Dealers in Stoves Agricultural Implements, Stoves, Rags
Wool Hides Sheep-pelts, Old Copper, Old Stoves &c-
All sorts of genuine Yankee Notions. Pease's Brick
Block, No. l. Fremont, Ohio May ~ 1904.
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Dentistry.

Ell. CONGER, DENTAL SURGEON, respectfully tenders
his professional services the citizens Of Fremont and vi
cnty. Teeth inserted pivot, gold silver plate and
in the neatcst manner. 1 Office in Sharp and shomo'
Building, front room upstairs.
Fremont, April IS, 1855.
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r. J. BARTLETT & son,

A TToRNEYS AT LAW have removed their Office 10
~ the second story of Minis building, I.
Dcrnfams Clothing Store. " Entrance on Croghan
Street All business entrusted 10 them will he carefully
attended to. b. J. BARTLETT,
Fremont, Nov q, 1856. J. X. BARTLETT.
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Che ter EdscTtOn,

Attorney aud Counsellor at Law, and Solicitor in Chan
cery will carefully attend to all Professional Business LEFT
in his charge lie will also attend to the collection OF
claims &C. in this aud adjoining counties. Office, Sec
oud story Minis Block, Fremont, o.
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Masonic.

FoRr STEPHENSON LoDGE, No. 225, Free and Accepted
Maaons meets at Masonic Hail. in Doncyson's Block on
the LIST and Sd uesday evenings of every month";
FRRMoNr CHAPTER, No. o. Royal Arch Masons, meet'
at the place. the LIST Friday evening Of every
month.
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Grcenc a. FinetrOrIx,

Attorneys at Law will attend 60 all business entrusted
TO their care ohcc-Nims' Block, Corner of Croghau
~', j. l.. GREENE. T. p. FINEFRoCK.
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Roberts a Sheldon.

FOUNTAIN LopaR No. Is6, independent Order of Good
Templars meets at their Hail. in "Buckeye Building ev-
cry Friday evening.
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Dr. J. W. FAILING, having established himself for the
purpose of practicng Homeopathy in this place and Vi
cinty, would respectfully announce to the public that his
present arrangements will enable those desirous OF avail
ing themselves of homeopathic treatment to rely with
certainty upon prompt attention to their calls whether in
or out of town. y Rooms in Sharp 4 Shomos Block,
N. b. DR.. f. pays particular atteptpn to all forms Of
chronic diseases. Fremont, April 10, 1865.
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CRoGHAy LODGE No. IL Independent order Of Odd Eel
tows meets at odd Fellows Hall, In Buckands Block
every Saturday evening.
FREMONT EScAMPMrST, No. o., I.o.0.F. meets in The
Hail the ID and 4th Monday evenings of every
month.
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DIR. s. j. SMITH.
s u r G. E o N D E N T I S T

Ofice--In Birchard Block Woosters Drug Store.
TAR s. j. SMITH tenders his professional services 10 the
J citizens of Fremont and vicinity. He will be found
at his Office ready to wait upon ALL
t~ New teeth inserted from a single TO full set
Teeth carefully cleaned and filled. All operations
ted. Feb. 27.-3ni3s
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Drs. WILSON q stilwe.I.
IaouanODaihy.

Fremont, Ohio, residence croghan Street near the
Court House. Feb. q, lS5i.
JAS W. WILSON TIIOS. STlIWELl..
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&. G.. Eaton.
Physician and Surgeon, CLYDE, OHIO
$. BuekInnd a. CO..
theodore Clapp

Dealers in Drugs, Medicine Dys-stuGs, Glass, Paints
Oils, Books, Stationery, &c. Fremont, Ohio.
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Manufacturer OF Confectionery and dealer in Foreign
Domestic Nuts Fruits. groceries, and Yankee Notions
Principe and Havana Csars. Main street, Fremont, o.
June 10, 1875.
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p. ID. BERRY, CLYDE, o.,

Wholesale and retail dealer in staple and fancy Dry
Goods, Ladies' Dress Goods shaws clothing, boots and
shoes the largest assortment at the lowest pices.
Clyde o, MAY %, 1856. l7u
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NOTION IIOTE Ell
q. l.. PIERCE, Proprietor,

NL II, UIIIUl
This popular Hotel situated Immediately at the juno
ton of the Cleveland and Toledo r. r. with the Mad Rv
r. r. has been taken by its former proprietor, and is
being thoroughly rehted in the best STYLE for the
fort and convenience of the travelling community.
CLYDE, Oct. 8, 1855. 36n
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IngCh:Surcery.
= DoppR1naE CoUSTY CIRCUIT CoCRT,l
REf5F5 sOckobarf a2d! 1855.

lt-la AOcG0D6F-SEQsN1SOo.
WMsMo Berryhill & Co., VS. Floyd Nicely,
this cause being returned duly executed on All
the Defendants in this cause more than three
mouths before this tine, Decree nisi was enter7
ed against them Mt Rules, and the Defendants
Floyd Nelly and Mahala lngle still failing to ap-
pear and answer the omplainHnt's Bill, me
same was saken for confessed as to thenli and TINS
cause coming on this 22d day Of October, 1896,
upon the:BilF taken for confessed, exhibits ana
answers ofE, s. Nicely, G Guardian nd Item for enc
infant Defendants, tho replications thereto was
argued by counsel, wlereup pom 1t is adJudgcoi OF
dcred and decreed that this cause DO referred 20
one OF the Commissioners of this Court,who Is ulT
rectcd to take, state aud port-lst, what amount
of tho personal assets of he estate OF john IN
gle deceased, came or shall have como into the
hands ofFloyd Nicely his executor, how far and
in what manner he has applied The same IN course
administration; I'd, what debts yet remain un-
paid, their character and dignity, whether sins
ple contracts or specially, and when contracted;
Sd, what real estate the said John ). ln2le dled
soizcL of, the nature and quality aud where STU
atcd, and its value ald annual value, and wheth-
or the annual valuo thereof will pay the DEBTS
due the creditors within five years. and report the
same to Court. And said COMMISSIONS ID FUR
ther required before executing this order, to give
thirty days notice OF tho time and place oftaklng
this unit to all creditors of the estate OF the
said 1ngle, who are to bear proportion OF the
costs in taking this account, to prove before nm
their demands. Said notice to be published IN
some newspaper circulating i'll this Circuit, and
copy pc sted on the front door Of tho Court hoIse
of this ounty, and also to give notice by SER
litcm for the infant Defendants, and to report any
matter hc may deem pertinent or either party
'D"' 'O4"'F0' a copy F.D. HICKMAN, Crk.
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Notice.,

TNHAT l shall, rs Commissioner appointed BY
L decree OF tho Circuit Court ri Harrison
county, on the 10th day of December, 1851, in II
Ch"nSery cause OF EPhr"im Bee and Gideon D.
tor and others, proceed to soil before the front
door of tho Court house of Doddridgc county,
on tho Gath day of March, 1857, that being court
mentioned, to the highest bidder, upon ~ credit
of ono, two, and three years, with interest from
date-and that shall require bond with good
personal security, and retain the title ofths land
as a further security.
The said land is Situate in said county Of Do J.
bridge, On Jockey Camp Run, branch OF Mid
die Island Creek, near tho North Western Vsr-
ginia Railroad, and within few miles of sal d
Court house. 1t is we'll watercd and tim berod
largo portion OF it is arabic and fertile.
BENJAMIN WILSON.
February 4th lS56.-6 It.