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The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
TIE BATTLEFIELD OF ARBELA.

The village of Arbea so famous in his
tory for the decisive battle fought near it by
Darius and Alexander, is only few days
journey from Monsul, to which Mr. Place
wearied with the monotonous wonders of
Nineveh, set off with his accustomed enthu
siasm in search of new discoveries, in a region
celebrated in classical history. On his way
an incident oceurred which proves to what
a degree the statements of history respecting
the LEGALITY are the simple truth. The escort
of Mr.. Place dsmounted when they reached
the field Arbela, following the example Of the
Consul, who wished to study tie battle
feld and this he was obliged to do standing,
as Turkish etiquette permits know one to
remain seated in his saddle. Soon, however
he mounted again, in order to scour the plain,
and the escort did the same except single
Turk Of enormous proportions, vino followed
on foot putting and bathed in sweat Mr. p.
ptying him for his sad plight, asked him if
he did this because he preferred walking to
riding
"By no MEANS" replied the Turk: 'but
! am unable to remount my horse, because
| need the help of stone in order to regain
my strrup, and who can find single stone
in all the plain Of Gingarnells"
Now it is we'll known that Darius employ
ed three hundred thousand men for many
days in levelng this plain, and in breaking
whatever would nterpose an obstacle to his
calvary and chariots of war; In the centre
of the old battlefield Of Arbea rises q hill
of colossal dimensions, whose object the par
ty vainly conjectured thinking it might be
tomb or triumphal monument, or more
likely BOTH Unfortunately they had not
time to examine it, nor the appliances nee
ooceo,,, G.,
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
AN ACT

Concerning county officers in The County Of Placer.
The People Of the state of CaHfornia, repre-
sented IN Senate and assembly, do enact as
f0N0WS:
SEC. L. All County officers who shall hereafter
be elected in and for the county of Placer except
those who shall be elected at the General Elec-
ton in the year one thousand eight hundred and
ffty-ei ght shall enter upon the discharge of the
duties of their respective Offices the first Mon
day of December next succeeding their election.
SEC. 2. There shall be elected in and for the
county of Placer at the next General Election in
the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty
eight, one Clerk, one Sheriff. one County Treasu-
rer, one County Assessor, one Public Adminstra-
tor one District Attorney. one County Surveyor
and one Coroner, and shall enter upon the duties
Of their respective Offices at the expiration of the
terms of their predecessors, and shall continue to
hold their Offices until the first Monday in Deem
Der one thousand eight hundred and sixty.
Sec. 3, The successors of the officers whose
terms of Office is prescribed in the second section
of this act shall be elected at the General Elec
tion in the year one thousand eight hundred and
sixty, and at the general election every two years
thereafter.
Approved January goth, 1851
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
VIM. X. PARKINSON,
DEALER IN
Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, &c. &c.,

Il d tlI(N, C4TT.
VENHE undersigned in calling the attention o
n the public to his stock would also improve
the opportunity to return thanks for the bestowa]
of generous patronage continued through the
number Of years he has been engaged in business
here Grateful for the confidence thus placed in
him, and determined to merit its continuance in
future he offers, at the LOWEST RATES, large and
well selected assortment Of
Liquors of a superior quality;
Groceries and Provisions
Croclkery and Glassware;
Cordage, Preserved Fruits, ETC.,
Miners Supplies, Hardware,
Fluning Tools, etc
Particular attention paid to filing ORDERS
Purchasers are requested to call at the OLD
STAND on Commercial street 3 doors from the
corner. WIN. X. PARKINSON.
Auburn. Nav nv
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
Clothing Store at the Round Corner.
SAM AT TIE OLD STAND,

ShM IA L lIIE OLD > n MI,
On the corner Of Commercial ami Main Streets
AUBURN, C.AL.,
HAS now in store, and constantly receiving.
n Il large and complete assortment of Clothing,
of every variety and style, in the new
Fire-Proof Brich Bni/ding on the Corner,
Among which may be found t.s
Fine Cloth Coats latest style, Fine CalfBoot
Blk. Doeskin Pants, custom made, Gents Caters,
Fashionable Vests.
The largest variety of Fine Shirts ever brought
to Auburn.
Undershirts. Drawers, Cravats and Hosiery.
Hats OF every Style, Color & Quality
To my mining friends and customers. l offer the
best stock Of mining clothing suchas heavy Boots,
Oyershirts, Blankets, &C.. &c, ever presented.
Pcrfunsery and Fancy articles.
Grateful for the past patronage of friends and
customers, solicit continuance of the same.
SAN. HYNEMAN.
Auburn, Sept Is, '55, my ,,-
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NOTICE,
TO LIQUOR DEALERS & MERCHANTS,

A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of the Oils ne
"A cessary fer making and havoring every va
riety of lques, and package of the articles used
for giving .4R1TFICL4L STRE.NG7'H to Ii
quors, converting 20 gallons of Whiskey to 100
gallons) and every article necessary to commence
LIQUOR STORE, will be furnished for 500.
Also all the information necessary to conduct such
an establishment, thus enabling the new beginner
to successfully compete with the Oldest liquor
dealers Address through the Post Office
p. LACOUR. New Orleans.
Lacour's Concentrated field for making Pine
gar, is put up in gallon packages at s. per
package-in good slipping order.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
AN ACT
To fix the salary of the County

To fix the salary of the County Judge of Placer
county.
The People of the State Of California, repre-
sented in Senate and .assembiy, do enact as
.foii0Us:
SEC. l. The salary of the County Judge of
Placer county, from and after the expiration of
the term Of the present incumbent, shall be two
thousand dollars per annum.
SEC. 2. All laws and parts Of laws conflicting
with the provisions Of this act are hereby repealed.
Approved February 18TH 1851 = .'
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
January 3lst. lS57.-tf
Residence for Sale or to Let.

TNIlE undersigned offers for Sale or Rent, his re-
L sidencc, situated on Court House Hill, in the
town Gf Auburn, ncYt adjoining Che Office of the
Bear River Company, and within two doors OF
the Court House. The location is the most pleas
ant and desirable in the town. The house is large,
conveniently situated, and built in the most sub
stanal manner The grounds in front and rear
are extensive. and an abundant and constant sup
ply of good water is conducted in pipes to the
building The said premises present the peculiar
advantages of proximity to the town--removed
from noise and dust and protection from fire =
having passed unscathcd through the burning of
Auburn in 1855. Said property will be sold cx-
trcmey low. Apply to III. FITISIMMONS.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
THE PALACE OF SEMIRAMIS.

Some very curious photographs, taken by
the expedition, completed their labors, one
of which was Of the ruins Of the palace of
the famous Queen Semiramis. This ancient
monument, situated on the height Of noun
tain raised by the hands of men, overlooks
the awful soltudes which surround Lake
Van-a body of water six or seven times
larger than lake Geneva
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
j. REGAN'S
STEAM REFINED CANDY MANDATORY
No. 33 MONTGOMERY STREET,
Between Bush and Sutter Streets,

TIIE proprietor Of the above named establish
l. ment takes this method of informing his n,l-
mcrous friends and customers that he intends fol
lowing the example of the Gas company-tlat is
to reduce his prices, which he hopes will give en-.
tire satisfaction to all.
His candies are all manufactured from Stewart
double refined Sugar, which he imports himself
and all the essences used by him are of the finest
flavor and the best in the market together with a
variety of other articles appertaning to the man
ufacturc of candies. too numerous to mention.
Having had an experience of several years in
the business in this city, and being the FIRST
CONFECTIONERO on the Pacific coast, he flattets
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 a quicker rate and with less expense
than formerly, so that he is enabled 10 sell at a
much lower figure than heretofore.
Persons desiring anything in his line will do
well to call and examine his splendid stock of
Candies, as well as his prices he feels confident
that they cannot fail to please the strctest econ
omist.
WHOLESALE PRICES-A beautiful assort-
ment of Sticks, Lumps and Drops selling at the
reduced rate of l6 cents per pound.
COMFITURES.-Inclu Caraway Seed, pearl
ed and smooth; Cinnamon Strings; Glove Buds;
Cassa Buds; Coriander 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
prisng everything in the ''dulce" line.
He leavesit to the buyers to judge of the supe-
riorty of his articles; call and for yourselves
for ocular demonstration is proof positive.
N.s- Remember the number-33 Montgomery
street. between Bush and Suttcr
J. REGAIN.
A. R-All orders from the country promptly
attended to. Goods delivered in any part of the
city, or at any of the wharves, free of charge
, Feb 90. '57.-3m
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-. Watches of every description carefully re-
paired and warrentcd. Also all kinds Of Cali
tornia jew clry made to order. jan 3lmy
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
Positively Selling off at Cost.

O0oU'
VENlIE UNDERSIGNED. being determined to
IL close out their business. will sell their entire
stock of goods. consisting of Clothing, Boots and
Shoes Hats, Caps Nc, al cost prices. at the Head
Quarters Clothing Store, Oh Main Street, opposite
the American Hotel.
They will also sell their new Fircproof Brick
Building situated on the corner of Main and Com
mcrcia streets. The attention of the public are
respectfully called to the above. A bargain can
be had by applying carly.
A. & |. DAVIDSON.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
UNION LIVERY STABLE.

B4R.NEY r FOODT, PROPRIETORS.
Corner Of East and Sacramento Streets, Auburn
NIIE prOprictors have recently erected On
l. a large and commodous stable on the 'Eiies1
site Of the ''Old Crescent City HOsel' N' Ue
where they keep constansly on hand superior hoT-
scs for hire. Ms~Good care and attention paid
to horses left on livery at their stable scpt15my
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
NOTICE.

TNHE undersigned give notice that they intend
L to organize company to be called the Mich-
igan Bluff Turnpike Road Company for the con-
struction of turnpike road, near the house of
0. W. Himrod, northerly of Michigan Bluffs
Township No 6, Placer County, and extending
thence through Birds Valley and across the Vol
cano Canon through Sarahsvile, to point on the
wagon road near the Forest shade, said county;
and that they will meet at Michigan Bluffs, at the
house of E. Findiey. on the evening of the 4th of
March, A. D. 1857, for efiectihg preliminary Or
ganization of the company 'f
. $50. 4. FINDLEY.
J. n. FINDLEY,
j. w, FINDLEY,
d. S. KIRNSEY,
p. SIMPSON,
W. II. KIRNSEY,
JAS. MCCORMICK,
WILLIAM CRISTY,
f2I1t GEORGE LEST.
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
Asia
Asia
STARTLING DISCOVERIES IN THE EAST.

STARTLING DISCOVERIES IN The EAST.
A letter has appeared during the week in
Boston paper, giving information of several
striking discoveries which have lately been
made in the East. 1t is understood that the
writer is Rev. Mr. Wood United States
Consul at Beyroot He says:
ed your readers of the grand and instructive
discoveries in ancient Nineveh, made by
Mr.. Place, the French Consul in Mosui.
Following up the researches of Botta and
Mr.. Layard, he brought to light monuments
of that long entombed city, which equally
amazed and delighted the world. A man
of genius and enthusiasm, he was encour-
aged by his successes to extend his research
es, which he now closes with an achievement
which, if his opinions shall be verified, will
add imperishable luster to his name The
Tower of Babel was supposed to exist only
as Biblical souvenir-a thing of memory
and not of substance. And indeed, to many
who contemplated it only in its audacity and
folly it seemed a myth Or a fancy only of
Oriental imagnativeness or superstition. Be-
sides, no locality was assigned to the struc-
ture, except the great plain of Shinar, and
no debris, or ruins remained as the proof of
its veritabe reality"
1t is not strange that gentleman who
had seen and handled some of the articles
brought from the Tower of Babel by Mr.
Place should be excited as he says he was:
''In relation to archaeological news, | take
the liberty to inform you that | have just
seen the oldest things of the Old World.
Indeed, do not know that should be more
surprised by seeing the fragments of the ark
itself Fancy to yourself that | have Just
touched and held in my hand, and turned
and turned again in every way, little
morceau of the Tower of Babel This
trnket of moulded clay, illustrated and baked
by the Sons of Noah, has passed from the
plain of Shinar to the chapel of St. Mesmin,
and is the fruit of the stroke of the hammer
in the hand of Mr.. Place, our learned and
enterprsing Consul; to whom am indebt-
ed for sight at this precious little relic
about which cluster so many grand souven-
irs."
The Placer herald., 1857-02-28
THE TOWER OF BABEL

Passing on, Mr. Place and his party at
length discovered what they believed to be
nothing less than the vertiable remains Of
the Tower of Babel-the wonder of Won
ders, and the grandest spectacle which the
eyes of men can contemplate in this age OF
the world. The proud tower, which was
built in defiance of Heaven, and aimed to
pierce the very skies, has lost, in the course
of ages, its cloud-reaching elevation. Six
of its eight stories have fallen and crumbled
into dust; but the two which remain are so
high that they may be seen for fifty or sixty
miles around The base of the tower is
quadrangular and each side about six hun
dred feet long. The tower is made of bricks
of the purest clay and of a white color,
which is a little shaded with a yellow tint
Under clear sun, and as a whole, this an
clent monument of human skill and daring
presents a fine blending of colors which sets
the painters pallet at defiance. Before
being baked, the brick had been covered
with characters traced with the accuracy Of
the hand of a writing MASTER Near the top
OF the letters the staight strokes were adorn
ed with flourishes resembling the heads Of
nails All was neat, regular, and severe;
and indeed those who saw those specimens
of ancient caligraphy affirm that the fathers
OF the human race wrote better hand than
their children
Another curious fact arrested the attention
OF the exploring party. The sacred record
runs thus: "And it came to pass as the jour
.nleys from the East that they found plain
IN the valley of Shinar, and they dwelt
there. And they said one to another, Go to-,
let us make brick and burn them thoroughly
and they had brick for stone for instead of
sstoneO and slime had they for mortar" )"
Modern skeptics may ask, Where could these
builders obtain all this bitumen? for vast
quantity must have been demanded to meet
the wants of so many trowels. 1t is a sin
,gular coincidence that Mr.. Place discovered
a fountain at small distance from the tow
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400 CASES BOOTS AVE SHOES.
KEEN & PRESTON

EEAyE now in store, every description Of Boots and
= Shoes adapted to the tTade consisting Of Mems
oak bottom pump sole kip boots. do A calf calf, do
calf and nit stitched plain and fancy lace extension
top Boots Mems split, lined and unlined and oak hot
tom kip, pump sole RroCans; do goat, nit goat, calf
calf and patent leather shoes; Mems calf and goat
pumps. Boys split, lined and unlned kip. oak hot
tom pump sole BrnCans; do goat and NIT goat calf and
calf, and patent leather Shoes; Boys calf and kip
pump SOLE, and plain and fancy lace extension top
Boots.
WOmen's kip, split, calf, linei and unned Bootees
do goat nit goat hOnzed, glove top, patent leather
enamellei and kid sewel and pegged BOotees aid Cal
ters; DO plain and patent leather faced CATERS; DO
Foote'S Of every style Eureka, Jenny Lind, Excel
sor, POLKA, &c) known to the trade. Women's Bus
6ins of various sly lecaf, goat, grained, kid,
co; ei''reled, patent leather, glove, hronzed, &c.
Misses BooteeS, split, KIP, caf, calf, goat, nit
go, pltent leather enamelled, morocco, fancy top,
BrnnZei, glove nc.
Youts BroeNns, calf, calf. kip. split, goat, grain
Ell, lace and stamnei Shoes. Youths calf and calf
Boots. Chiliren's Kid and colored morocco Shoes.
These goods were bought Of the manufacturers and
we defy all competition, except them. We sell our
Boots and Shoes on the same terms as Dry Goods We
have of the largest and most desirable stocks Of
boots and shoes brought into the Sate including
majority OF the hest makers Of New En- gland; and
from this time forward, it will he losing business for
any merchant II pass by Evansville, their up
the river to buy boots an1 Shoes We respectfully in
wife the trade to call and examine nur St0ck.
ap. KEEN x PRESTON.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
A RARE CHANCE FOR
AN INvE st NJ e Mt!
FOR SALE


TALUABLE TRACT OFLAAD,
Adjoining the Town of CanneltOn!
Consisting Of about one hundred acres one-half Of
which is bottom land, and the remainder extends into
the delightful hills that border the town. All 81 IL is
embraced in plat OF the town of Canneon, and is in
demand for house lots. The lower boundary Of the
tracts is not more than minutes walk from the
tensve Cotton Factory and principal coal mines. All
the products of the land he sold the soil tn the
people of the town. Ii is admirably situated for
vegetable gardens for which the town affords good
market and high prices. The land will eventually all
he wanted for house lots. On the premises three
dwellings one of which is worth $500; another is worth
$780, the other beautiful cottage residence cost 500
three years it. Either of these houses can
be had with the land all Of them, as the purchaser
may wish; they are separated by street from the body
of land, and separate lots laid off for resi-
dsnces The property will he sold liberal credit to
a responsible purchaser.
The location Is of the most delightful the Ohio
river and the principal cottage with three acres in gar
den and frn is the most beautiful rural residence he
tween here and Louisville. The chief motive for Oie:
ing it for sale, is that the property is too valuable to
rent, and needs more attention than the at
present bestow it, AireSs apply to the editor of
the Journal; Evansville. my2
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LUMBER! LUMBER!
r. III B Z N n E T L
PINE LUMBER, SHINGLES,

"0uLD respectfully announce to the citizens Of
SO Evansville and surrounding country, that he
keeps constantly hand large and fun assortment of
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1857. SPRING GOODS. 1857.
A Large Arrival of Fresh Stock FOR Spring.
NEV BOOKS.

yT,.. e most elegant new editions ever published.
il Iongfellow's Poems;
LonEfellow's Prose Works, each in two elegant
small volumes gilt.
ALso-The new clifton Of Wayerly Novels, the most
ell giant library clifton publis hcdony % per
volume.
ALSo-THE Artists BRIDE, Emerson Bennett.
Book, just reed. apO DOBEbL a II I II.
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DyssOLVTI0N.

'J,HE copartnershin heretuf existing between john
Burtis and q. W. Cleavilnd, i'm the Milling bu Il
ness under the stve of Burtis Cleayland was dis
solved March 18th, by mutual consent.
JOHN BURTIS,
ar30 q. W. CLEANLAND.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
EV a Ms V | L l. Z
WAR

EVANSV LIE
PAPER WAREHOUSE.
ENTE have now on hand, and offer on liberal terms
w well assorted stock for printers anu oooSbind-
ers, among which we name
500 bundles Printing Paper, assorted sizes;
1000 Straw Boards; 1860 Tar Boards,
As colered Printing Paper; plain Cap and Hos.
flat Cap; Deny, Medium, white and colored Cards and
Card Bosrls, which we have cur to any size; Post
office paper; Manila Wrapping, Printers Ink, &c
We also beg leave to call the attention Of dealers to our
stock OF 800 bundles Wrapping Paper and 100 gross of
Bonnet Boards. The highest market prich paid for
Rags. TENNEl SORENsON.
an1S
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j. f.. CAMPBELL,

y. fss S<AMF DEAh,
BELL AND BRASS FOUNDER,
FIRST STREET, BETWEEN VINE AND DIVISION,
EVANSVILLE, IND,
MANUFACTURER Of every description Of Brass
va Work, Of equal quality, If not superior To any
thing manufactured la the East, and on as favorable
terms.
keen constantly ON hand oil globes, stop, ctiace,
hii,h and cylinder cocks; church. Steamboat and hotel
hells auti-frcnn metal, soft and spcer solder, n
well rs complete assortment 81 all other articles usu
av KEEP, in this line Of business.
am ais, appointed sole agent IN this city for the
sale Of Jas Thomps0n's celebrated leather helting-
These hencs are fur superior q ANYTHING yet offered
and have invariably, when exhibited, been awarded
with the first premium. Samples OF the same Cal be
seen NJ the establishment.
livery description Of Brass Castings made to ORDER
and furnished at Cincinnati prices.
Th- highest market price paid for old copper, brass
and zinc.
All orders all ressei to me will meet with prompt
and immediate attention. deci55
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State Of New-York,
New York City and Coanty,f
i, Joseph G.. Lawrence, u Commissioner of Deeds in
and for the City and County, and Notary Public i'm
and for the state Of New York, do here certify that
the day of the date hereof, before pers nally
came p. Vahe, TO me well known, who being by. me
duly sworn, did dep0Se and say that the contents Of the
foregoing certificate, signed hy him are true.
In witness whereof, have subscribed NY name rs
Commissioner of DeeiS and Notary Public Of the state
Of New York. and have affixed my Noaral Seal az MY
office the 10Th day of Aucut, ls56
JOSEPH c. LAWRENCE,
Commissioner of Deeds and 1tlry Pu lie,
81 Wall street, New York.
We challenge the melicalfacuty Of the United States
- ro1uce remedy equal 10 Dr.. pupre's CeleirI-el
Remedies for external internal Piles. ~ per
box. Office u Nassau street, New York, will lie sent
mail 70 any part Of the United States. sold BY all
respectable dfuc gists in the United States.
y. Ban Agent wanted, terms cash.
DIR. DUPRIE'S PILLS
Are unrivalle for purifying the blood, being eec
tu1 remedy for Internal Piles, Salt Rheum, Rng
Worm, &c, 800 reward viii he paid 10 any person thai
prove they contain anything injurious to the
tenn. W i'll be sent by mail To any part OF the United
States 80 cents per box. Principal office ~ Nassau
street. New York, and for sale 10y all Respectable drug
gists in the u. States.
EUROPEAN PATENT MEDICINE OFFICE,
10 Nassau street. New York,
WI. j. REDPATII X co.
Gcc3 IS Propret0rs
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STORAGE WANTED.

STORAGE WANTED.
NEE are prepared to store in orr Fire Proof Ware
~ house any quantity Of Grain, Produce, or Mer-
chandze, on the most liberal terms.
Having large aud airy rooms UP stairs, particular care
viii he taken OF Household Furniture, Agricultural
Implements AMI all kinds of goods wares liable to
damage from dan rust.
Insurance effected at the lowest fire proof rates, by the
month, or longer, when desired
Warehouse located corner Of Locust street and w
and T. Canal, and most convenient for shipping by
River or Railroad. Apply to @ 20. FOSTER x CO.
APPS.