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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-17
6. u. .JENNISON.


s. II. JENNISON,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW THIRD
Street. lover McKenty's Real Estate Onice,) ST. Paul
References: Messrs. Ames, Van Etten & Onicer At
81. Paul; Mr.. +. j. Tinkham, Banker Chicago; Hon.
n. b. Baker, Attorney, Clinton, Iowa; Hon. Ira Per-
ley, Chief Justice Supreme Court, Concord, N. H.;
Hon. Asa Fowler, Associate Judge, Concord. N. H.;
NJ. W. Tappan, NJ c., Bradford ~ II. sepl1 -dtf
JOHN b. sANBoRS. THEo. FRENCH.
SANBORN, FRENCH & LUND,
ATTORNEYS AND col NsELLORs AT LAW, COM.
MISSIONER for New York, Maine, Vermont, New
Anthony Street, over Mackubin Edgertons Bank, St
Paul, Minnesota. [sept 1sdt
J. sTARKEY. PETrEYs.
JAMES STARKEY & CO..
DEALERS IN REAL ESTATE Office Third street, St.
Paul All business in connection with the above
promptly attended to. Military Land Warrants loca-
ted advantageousiy; Taxes paid; Collections made,
and Loans negotiated.
BLAKELEY d BURBANK,
STORAGE, FORWARDING COMMISSION MER-
CHANTS; Agents for the Minnesota Express Company,
Gaena, Dunleth and Minnesota Packet Company and
Merchants Dispatch Office, of Jackson street
aGd Lower Levee, St. Paul, Minnesota. Mark packa
ges, "Care of b. b. St. Paul"
THOMPSON, PARKER Il DAWSON,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNsELLORs AT LAW, and So
LicIToRs IN CHANCERY Office at Saltwater, NJ. T.,
All at Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Will
attend to the duties of their profession III the different
BABCOCK & COTTON,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW. Office,
lhird Street, in the Mnnesotan Building, Saint Paul,
Minnesota. jyl9daw1y
NJ L. AMEs. ETrEN. HARVEY
A-MES, VAN ETTEN, & OFFICER,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORs AT LAW AND
SOLICITORS IN CHANCERy. Office, corner of Third and
Minnesota Streets, st. Paul.
Ohm }. BRisBIN. r. BIGELow.
BRISBIN & BIGELOW,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW. Office,
Bank Row, COR Third and Minnesota sts., st. Paul.
Il. PAGE DAVIS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND DEALER IN REAL Es-
TATE, Traverse des Sioux Minnesota Will attend to
all professional business entrusted to his care puy and
sell Real Estate, make Collections, and pay Taxes for
residents. oc1
NDhLw THOMPSON. uAYSER
THOMPSON & HAYNER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Office, No. % Nassau Street,
New York City, New York.
JEFFREY Il. ADAMS. Nj. d.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. ONCE, of Main
ami Front streets, Mankato City, Minnesota.
WILLIAM COLvILL, Jr.
ATTORNEY AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC and GENERAL
LAND AGENT, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Territory. marc, 55
A. McELRATH,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, NORTHEAST Third and Minnesota
Street, st. Paul, Minnesota
w. ID. WASHBURN,
ATTORNEY g. COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Minneapolis Minnesota.
Will make collections throughout the Territory and
Northern Wisconsin enter Lands buy, sell and locate
LAM Warrants pay Taxes; examine titles and attend
promptly to all business entrusted to him.
ESCRs.
Hon. 1. Washburn, jr., Orono, Maine
John A. Peters, Esq, Bangor,
Ran,
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THOMPSON IL HAYNER,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Office, No. 25 Nassau Street,
New York City, New York.
JEFFREY Il. ADAMS, Nj. d.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Onice, corner of Main
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BROWNSON, OILY d BROWNSON,
ATTORNEYS COUNSELLORS AT LAW. OFFICE
St. Anthony Street, St. Paul. Minnesota je4-1y
j. w. McCLUNG.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, and CON-
MISSIONER DEEDS for Wisconsin, Michigan Illinois,
Indiana. Kentucky and Missouri. Office on Third St.,
opposite Stees & Hunts, st. Paul je13-d1y
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General Express Forwarding.

FOR the Safe and Speedy transportation of Money
Valuable and Light Freight, Collection and Payment OF
Notes. Drafts Bills and Accounts and all the business
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-17

HOLMES, PAYTE d BUECHNER,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS, and Dealers in Real Estate,
Civil Engineers, Surveyors, photographers Draughts
men. Particular attention paid to the selection of
lands and locating of Land Warrants. Office over
MarShais Bank, Third Street. nov3
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-17

Il PARED BY Dr. SANFORD-Is a great scientific
medical discovery and is daily working cures,
too great to believe 1t if by magic even the
first dose giving benefit and seldom more than one bot
tie is required to any kind of Liver Comp an
the worst Jaundce Dyspepsia to common headache,
all of which are the result of a diseased Liver.
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L PROPREroR.-Saint Paul, Minnesota Territory
Good Boarding by the day, week month easy
terms Good stablng attached. A share of the public
patronage is respectfully solicited. Stages call at the
st. Paul january %. 1S56-M1Y
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HENNING MINDEN FREDERIC wIPPERMANN.
Won MINDEN & WIPPERMANN,
Graduates Of the Polytechnical School, Hanover)
ARCHITECTS, CONSULTING AND CIVIL ENGIN-
EERS, prepared to furnish the public with Plans
and Estimates for Buildings Bridges, Hydraulic and
other technical works. They will, required, either
superintend the works perform them by contract.
Office, Wabashaw St., near Post Office. au27-dawy
s.. J R MCMILLAN.
COOPER & MCMILLAN.
TORNEYS AT LAW Saint Paul, NJ. T. Viii attend
ote business of their profession in all par of the
Territory ap24
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KNIT c. O.. PETTl
JAMES STARKEY & CO..


ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW, and So
CHANCERY Office at saltwater, NJ. T.,
All at Hudson, st. CroiX County, Wisconsin. Will
attend to the duties their profession the dfe rent
;,-o
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

PACIFIC BEAcH-According to the re-
port of the United States coasts surveys of
1856, the sand beach between Fort Point
and San Jose, on this coast lies on bottom
of extensive alluvial deposits, resembling a
peat bog or swamp. "The continuance of
the peat" says the report, els found in the
swamp or flat meadow land which lies inside
of this belt of sand, and between it and the
base Of the sandstone hills" and adds: "lt is
very difficult to account for the formation
Of this swamp under conditions like those
at present existing. A strong current is
strongly setting back and forth through the
channel, and the action of the surf constant
ly undermnes and enroaches upon the beach
so that the present action is destructive and
the swamp could not possibly have been
formed while the Golden Gate was opened,
as we now find it." A similar peat swamp
is found IN the shore of Mission Bay under
lying the beach, between Rincon Point and
San Quentin, and is believed to extend under
a part of Happy Valley.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
News otthe State.


The STATE REGIsrER,-The following is
from the Sacramento Bee
The new paper published by Parker H.
French, called the State Rcgisier has made
its appearance. 1t is Republican in politics
and pretends to be very bitter against Gen.
J. NJ Estell, but it is well understood that
the whole thing is by agreement between
them and that French is ' playing it low
down."
SAFETY oE Rev. Mr.. BnooKs.-Intolli-
gence has been received that Rev. Mr. Brooks
late of Auburn, who was supposed to have
been lost in the mountains some two or three
months since, has been found alive.
The property tax in Calaveras County is
Sl,9O on 500. In Placer it is $2,2 on
800.
PRoLIFIc.-A San Francisco paper is in
formed by creditable authority that Mrs.
Middleton, residing at Oakland, on Sunday
afternoon last presented her ege lord with
three beautiful boys, whose combined weight
reached 10 l pounds The mother and her
progeny are "as well as can be expected.' -
The fortunate parents are in the hevdav OF
lite-the father about forty and the mother
about thrty-five, the latter being a remarka-
bly, small woman, weighing about one hun
dred pounds. They attribute the beautiful
dispensation entirely to California's wonder
full climate.
The city prisoners in San Francisco are
at work repairing the public csterns, under
the direction of the Chief Engineer of the
Fire Department.
THUNDER SHowER.-The unusual pheno-
mena Of thunder storm was experienced at
Shasta, on the 10th inst.
BIG SALE.-The Clear Creek Ditch in
Shasta, has, it is said, been sold to a wealthy
English company. for S225,0O0.
New DIGGINGs.-New diggings have been
discovered in different localities about George
town. Two Jumps, weighing $54 and $37,
were found on the hill between that place
and Georgia slide. The places where the
discoveries have been made are Buffalo Hill,
Slab Creek Mutton, and other canons.
FooL-KiLlER LoosE.-The SIN SAYS that
one lshmalit Pritchet is raving lunatic, and
imagnes himself "fool killer" lie ought
TO pe conllned, or he might kill some Of the
politicians down there, and do the State
some service.
BRooMs.-A broom manufactory has been
established near Red Bluffs, bv DR.. Inskeep.
The Doctor grows his own material, and man
utactures the brooms for the up country mar
ket.
DoING WELL.-Swartz, Wilkinson Il Co.,
at French Gulch, Shasta county, with three
hands, took out S., 1,O46 in one week. One
piece of quartz was worth $500.
TIE TURF CoNTRIBUTNG TO THE CHURCH.
The Marysvile Herald says that 5000 was
wagered on the result Of the horse race in
its vicinity recently, on condition that, the
winner should pay over that amount to a GER
church in that city
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

GOLDEN RULE.-A distinguished writer
says: "There is but on passage in the Bible
where the girls are commanded to kiss the
men, and that is the golden rule:' "Wbat.
soever ye would that men should do unto
you, do ye so unto them"
"More trouble coming" said Mrs PARTING.
ton, laying down her paper; there's the State
of affairs; l suppose it will be applying for
admission into the Union" and the old ladv
resumed her darning with look of patriotic
anxiety.
One Of our exchanges says it is "aggrayat.
ing to see a good-looking man wrestling with
your wife in waltz, without the privilege
of going up and tightening his neckerchief."
A fire occurred in Marysville, on FRIDAY
night the 22d inst, which destroyed twenty
four frame houses, and one brick. Loss
about $4,000.
CHINESE GAMBLERS ARREsTED-Some ten
or fifteen Chinese have been arrested in Me-
vada on a charge Of gambling.
In FOR THE CHANCEs.-A doorkeeper of
the late Indiana Legislature, bought a coat
and paid S2s for it in postage stamps.
AN INcoRRIGIBLr THIEF-One VIM, Lanc.
ley, says the Stockton Republican, was on
the 22d sentenced to the county Jail for six
months, for the crime Of petit larceny. This
is the eight time he has been in durance villa
for like offences.
Forty stand Of rifles have been forwarded
to the Forest Guards, of Forest CITY. and
seventy-fve to the San Diego Guard
The whole number of Delegates for the
ensuing Democratic State Convention. win
be 3l2, Of which San Francisco is entitled
to %.
A suit has been decided in Nevada. bv
Judge Searles, which sets at naught miners
regulations oustng non-paying members of a
mining company, as being unconsttution-
al.
A correspondent of the New York Times
says it is estimated that there are 25,oOO Sc.
cret or open Spiritualists in Boston alone
Not more than 5000 or 10000 are avowed
believers.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
MARRIED.

At Yankee Jims May 25th, by the Rev. H. C.
Settle Mr.. JOHN S. SCoTT to Miss SAfiIg RENNErr
Boston and Chicago papers, please copy.
John remembered us Of course and the cham
pagne ana ixings were appropriately discussed
and disposed of amd many kind wishes
Going, going, gone!-here to-day and away to-
morrow plump into matrmony are the only sage
reflections we give utcranec 10, upon the
conduct of our bachelor friends of late If this
sort Of thing is not stopped soon. the ancient and
honorable fraternity of old bachelors is .gone
in" institution.
At the Pine Grove House. on the evening of
the 29th inst hy the Rev. G. 5. Phillips Mr. H.
X. FRANCS SnIEIAND to Miss MARY ORR both
late Of New \ Ork city
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
Democratic State Central Committee

y meeting of the Democratic State Central
Committee held at the city of San Francisco on
Wednesday. the 20th day of May, 1857, pursuant
to call, it was
ReSoiped, That the next Democratic State Con
venton be held at the city of Sacramento on
Tuesday, the 18th day of July next; and that the
basis of representation be follows, viz; one
delegate from every county, at large, and one
delegate for every two hundred Democratic votes
cast, and delegate for every fraction over
one hundred Democratic votes cast for any Demo-
cratic State officer at the last general election
the Presidential Electors being considered, for
the purposes of these resolutions, State officers.
Under the above resolution the following ap-
portionment of delegates was made:
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

SOMETHING NEW AND FUNNY.-A novel
license law has been introduced into the New
York Legislature, 1t provided that no per-
son shall drink spurious or malt liquors with
granted by the justices Of the peace at the
following rates; For license to drink lager
beer currant and domestic wine so cents; for
strong beer, rs cents; for whiskey and home
madeIiqours, 81; for Champagne, Burgundy
or any foreign wine, So. Clergymen and edi-
tors are exempted from the provisions Of the
biIl.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

THE LAST PoL1rIcAL SwINDlE-It is ru-
mored that twenty thousand French troops
are soon to be transported to China, in En-
glish ships; ALSO that France and England
wish to enter into an understanding with the
United States Government to the effect that
this Republic shall possess itself of the entire
Western Continent, at such time, and in
such manner as it may please. While En-
gland shall have full play in Asia, and France
take the lead and ascendaucy in European
affairs. A pleasant arrangement, truly, for
three great powers" but rather startling
to the ''rest of mankind"
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
improvements at Gold Hill.

The spirit of improvement has taken pos
session Of our friends at Gold Hill and not
withstanding the June comet, they are build
ing and repairing as if they intended to make
this their home for long years to come
Benz. Stinson is putting up saloon, on the
site of the old Ell Dorado, that will not be
excelled in size and appointments by any in
the county; d. V. Mason, is rebuilding his
hotel which will add much to the appear
ance of the town, and will be pleasant
stopping place for the traveller; ID. Mahoney,
is refitting the American; DR.. Latmer, is
making repairs at Hill Il Devanes old stand,
where he intends opening an office for Wells,
Fargo & Co.; E. Mandel has made substan-
tial improvements at his old stand, where he
sells clothing to his customers at rates that
will induce them to dress well; Decker is not
behind the rest of his friends, and is making
the old stand look as well as new.
Other citizens are making additions and
repairs that will add much to their own con
venience and the substantial appearance of
the town; and considerable land has been
enclosed, and grain and fruit trees viii! be
corraled therein next season.
1t gives us pleasure to note these evidences
of industry and prosperity in our neighbor-
ing town. 1t shows, in the citizens Of Gold
Hill, a confidence in the stability of their
village, and determination to make California
their abiding place.
We like to see the himsy structures Of
former days give place to more durable build
ings, it is favorable augury for the future
Of California, and when within our own boun-
daries, a good thing for Placer county
Gen Sam. Houston is a candidate for
Covornor Of Tayas in onnOsitiOn IN the
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Democratic County Committee.

The members of the Democratic Central Com
mittee of Pl"cer county, are requested to meet
in Auburn, on Thursday, the 18th day of June
for the purpose Of fixing time for holding
Democratic County Convention.
JOSEPH WALKUP Chairman
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
DTSSOI,JJTION.

THE co partnership heretofore existing between
the undersi gned in the publication of the Placer
Herald, is dissolved by mutual consent. at this
date. TABB MITCHELL.
April l. 3w JAMES ANDERSON.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
Sacramento Agency.

We have appointed A. BADLAM, our Agent
for Sacramento City, for the soliciting OF adver-
tsements aud subscriptions. for the Placer Her
aid. april4 Il
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
T'otal,

After some discussion relative to the amount of
money it would require TO be used in making a
good practical survey, the present sum being con
sidered by all the members present as insufficient
On motion of the Treasurer it was
Resolped, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the county papers, and that re-
quest be made to those persons authorized to pro-
cure moneys for the purpose expressed a: the pre-
vous meeting Of the Committee, and that they
cndeavor to comply with the wishes of the Com
mttee as so expressed Also, that they forward
such moneys to the Treasurer, Chico B. Hotchkiss
Esq,) at Iowa Hill, before Saturday the 9th of
June.
Resolued, That the Committee do now adjourn
to meet at Yankee Jims, on Tuesday the 9th of
June.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

A MAGIC RvER.-In the province of
Andulusia in Spain, there is a river called
the Tinto, from the hues of its waters which
are as yellow as topaz If stone happens
to fall in and rests upon another, they become
perfectly united and conglutinated. All the
plants on its banks are withed by its waters
whenever they overflow. No kind of verdure
will come up where its waters reach, nor can
any fish live in its stream. Its oxyd Of mer-
curry and iron in solution, hence their des-
tructi7e influence on fish aud herbage.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
April II. tt

TAKE NorICE.-Those of our subscribers who
have overpaid 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., 1857-05-30
Placer County Road.

Meeting Of the "COmmittee on Nanogement."
The Committee assembled at Iowa HILL (pur-
suaut to adjournment at Bakers Ranch, on the
18th inst,,) on Tuesday, 26th May, for business
PRESENT Charles Rice, Theo. b. Hotchkiss and
VIM. r. Longley, the latter of whom presented
certificates to act as proxy for J. II. Baker and
VIM. Mcclure
On motion Of Wm. Il. Longley Charles Rice
was elected Chairman. whereupon the communca-
tons from Messrs. Baker and Mcclure were re-
ceved and the proxy admitted.
Report from the Treasurer was received stating
that the following sums had been received into
the Treasury, viz
From Z. NJ. Hall, Auburn. 5000
From J. S. Scott Yankee Jms, so
From J. W. johnson, Iowa Hill, $50
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

THERE is no legitimate business in Cali
fornia so much oyerdone as loafng and yet
we constantly observe persons embarkng in
that enterprise in preference to any other
vocation. They are a patriotic class Of in
dividuals and always respond to the call of
of county, Sherif's whern jury duty is to be
performed
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

Running OFF WITH A TELEGRAPH LINE
A locomotive between st. Louis and Spring
field got attached to the wire, the telegraph
line, which a storm of wind had thrown down
and away it went on its course tearing the
poles for a distances Of two miles, and keep
ing up most tremendous crash and clatter
as one after another came tumbling down
and were added to the queer retinue Of the
train. The locomotive arrived iu town in
good time and the engineer then first dis
covered that he had The lighting line behind
him,
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
NOTICE..

Those of our subscribers who do not wish to
continue taking the Herald, will please give no
tice by letter, at the office, during the coming
week
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
DIED.

In tphlr, on the 23d inst. Of consumption
JACOB PElcE. aged IL years, formerly of Pomeroy
Ohio.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

WELLER FOR GovERNoR.-The San Joa-
quin Republican, Pacervile Mountain Dem
ocrat, Union Democrat (Sonora,) and Pla-
Ger Herald, all Democratic papers, have
hoisted the name Of the Hon. John b. Wei
Ter as candidate for Governor The San
Francisco Globe, and Sierra Citizen, ndepen-
dent sheets, also favor his nomination.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
SPECIAL. NOTICE.

THOSE who have claims against the firm Of
Mitchell X Anderson will present them to Tabb
Mitchell for settlements and those owing us will
please make payment to him, he being authorized
to settle the business of the firm.
TABB MITCHELL.
Anril IF JAMES ANDERSON
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

A Certain gallant eltor thinks when Il
single gentleman can't pass a clothes line
without counting all ;he long stockings it
is sgn he ought to get married, and the
sooner the better,
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

In another column will be found call for
the meeting of the Democratic County Com,
mittee, on Thursday the Sth day Of June
The members thereof will please take no.
tice
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

Gen Sam Houston is candidate for
Governor Of Texas, in opposition to the
Democrats.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
MANAGERS
GONsTABLE'S SALE. by virtue of an ex-

a NONSTABLE'S SALE. by virtue of an ex-
" ecution to me directed from the court of S.
D. Merrck, Justice Of the Peace, in and for the
Ninth Township, county of Placer and State of
California, on judgment rendered therein on the
2lSt day of April, A. d. 1857, in favor of S. C.
Jordan, and against j. e. Graeft. for the sum of
fifteen dollars and ffty-six cents (Sl5 56,) to-
gether with costs Of suit, taxed at thirty dol
lars and eighty cents. together with accrung costs
have seized and shall expose for sale at public
auction, to the highest bidder, on the premises on
I"esdoy the 23d day Of June, Il. d. 1857, at
IL O'Clock, A. NJ, all the right, title and interest
OF the said }. E. Graetf, in and to the following
described property, to-wit: One frame dwelling
house and the ground on which it stand, situated
in Taylorsvlle, Taylors Ravine, in the Township
and county above mentioned
r. X. BRUCE, Constable, TIP. No. o.
May 27th lS57.-3w fl2
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

THE STAMP TAX OF STEAMER PAssENGERs.--
Most people are not aware that there is a tax
upon steamer passengers.
Under the operations Of the Stamp Act, all
persons leaving the State required to pay for
a stamp upon their tickets as follows:
For first class passage e...................S6 Sc 90
For second class passage ge,................ / 90
For stecragc passage. .................... 90
This is collected Ly the steamship agents at the
time tickets are sold. The Union estimates the
total sum. that will be realized from this new
source of taxation as follows:
From bills of exchange. drafts, etc. .... 100000
From policies of insurance ce............ 10000
From tax upon passengers. ............ $4,000
From license to passengers brokers' ...., 10000
lOtdl. ........ ..... > lHJ,OUU
From this should be deducted the fees ard
costs of collection, which will leave a large
amount of revenue that will 90 far to iuuidate
the current prices of the State Government
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
FOR GOVERNOR,
HON. JOHN B. WELLER

[Subject to the decision of the Democratic State
Convention.l
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

KANsAs.-The Evansville Qnd) Journal
says that emigrants from the free States
'are pouring into Kansas Territory like
Northern hordes. In some towns lots have
advanced two or three hundred per cent.
since the first Of March. Claims are selling
for $50 and 500 per acre, ten, twelve and
fifteen miles from Leavenworth. In that city
lot have advanced beyond the value of central
property in old and populous cities ofthe East.
Land and town lot speculations is a raving
mania among all classes, and outrages all
plausibility Of calculation"