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Pennings and ClipRings.
D""V.--DU"iei L., DeSaussurv, q promi.
nent citizen of Camden, died last week.

GOING INTO SLAvERY.--The Warrenton
(Fauquier, Va.) Wig states that two free
negroes hare made application during the
present term of the Court to be sold into
slavery, rather thar leave the State. This
is nut which we recommend Mr.. Greelv 10
crack "
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"yhe RIGHT of Secession. u

The right of secession, to wit-the right
Of State to secede from the Union at
plcasure--is is being discussed with spirit and
ability by two of our Charleston cotempo-
rarics, the Courier and News. The former
denies the right, and the latter as stoutly
defends it, and, we think, with complete.
success. We doubt very much, however
if the discussion affects the question in any
way; inasmuch as the State, with great
unanimi.y, solcmnly affirmed the right by a
constitutional conveution'in 1862. 1t has
been thought important that the press Of
the State "speak out on this question"
and, as we have no political opinions to
conceal, and none but our own to express,
we proceed briefly to state our position ::
We are for RIGHT to the end, including the
"right of secession" as set forth in the
ordinance of the late convention. And, al
though not authorized to speak for the dis
trict, we should hazard httlo in committing
her to the same faith.
State, as well as Federal politics, is per-
fectly calm, save this small secession breeze,
aud its tlickering glare will disappear long
9su fcrgafly @hat IS to be gained by the dis
cussion of settled bygones, especially by
what we have long regarded as CONNER
cial or neutral journal. Ancient namcsalle
IL you will .ordu" throw off your uantral
garb, and then "pitch i'm"
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With cotton at its present prico, we eau
we'll afford it prominent plseen iq 4, our 3 col i
Columbia, ID 5-s; and Anderson, la cents
per pound. '''''
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VALUE OF a CLERGYMAN IN OREooY.--
Intelligence from Oregon Territory -Dtntes
tha' Father Pandosy. a Catholic missionarr,
was taken prisoner by Skloom, an Indian
Chief, who demanded for his ransom two
white women and two hundred sacks of
flour.
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LARGE NUMBEE.-rhe Rev, Sebastian
Strceter, whose 74th birthday occurred on
the 18th instant, which was also the 5oth
anniversary of his wedding day. informed
the Boston Transcript tl,at the whole num-
bei oi marriages solen,uizcd by him in Bos-
tonis four thousand one Aundred and si.rty.
nine!
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Cotton.


| Cotton
With cotton at its present prico, we eau
well afford it prominent place iq our { col
Columbia, l3 5s; and Anderson 1a oon,s
per pound. ''"''
Pennings and ClipRings.
D""U.--DU"ei L. DeSaussure, promi-
nent citizen of Camden, died last week.
GoTNo INTO SLAvERY.--The Warrenton
(Fauquier Va.) Wig states that two free
negroes have made application, during the
present term of the Court to be sold into
slavery, rather thar leave the State Tb;s
is anut which we recommend Mr.. Greel, TO
crack. "
| VALUE OF a CLERGYMAN IN OREeoY.-
Intelligence from Oregon Territory Dtntes
tha' Father Pandosy. a Catholic missionarY,
was taken prisoner by Skloom, an Indian
Chief, who demanded for his ransom two
white women and two hundred sacks of
| -four
LARGE NUMBEB.-The Rev, Sebastian
Strceter, whose 74lh birthday occurred on
the 18th instant, which was also the 5oth
anniversary of his wedding day, informed
the Boston Transcript tlat the whole mum.
bei oi marriages sornIuizcd by him in Bos
tonis four thousand one Aundred and sirfv
nine!
SCARLET FEVER AT BuFFALo.--There
were 1875 deaths in Buffalo during the last
month from scarlet fever. Last week &c.
This is large mortality from one disease,
when population is taken into account.
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN AND Ep1roR.
Amos Butler, Esq, for many years one Of
the proprietors and editors of the N, York
Mercantile Advertiser, died on the 18th
inst, at the residence of his son at Natchez
Miss, at the advanced age of 7a years.
SPIRIT RAPPERs.--It is estimated that
there are twenty-five thousand secret or
open spiritualists in Boston alone. They
have three places of teaching, which are
open on Sunday, and in which lectures arc
delivered. The MeIodeon is one of tbese
and it is generally attended by large audi
ences.
The OLDEsT.--Jamea Green, of Berlin,
N. w. saw his one hundreth birth day on
the Iith Of February last. He served in
the Revolutionary war, is member of the
Baptist church. .oand thinks he may live a
few years longer. His health is now bad,
however,
FAST PLAcE.---A late San francisco pa.
per says that the churches there have de-
termined to sing no more long metre tunes;
they being to slow for the country and the
people.
EMIoRANTs TO KANsAs.--The Leayen.
worth, (kanas,) Journal, says that not less
than one thousand emigrants arrived in that
territory during the week ending the 26th
ult.
MELANCHOLY SuIorpE.--A sad scene oe-
Cured at Porter's Mills. Centre county, Pa,
April 9th. Mr. Burnside, tanner, of that
place, committed suicide by bleeding him
selfin tho arm. He was found by his son.
after being dead about four hours.
ADVANCED IN YGARs.--Mr. Buchanan is
said to be the oldest man that has ever as
suned the Presidential office, and that Gen.
Cass, now "a years Of age, is .he oldest man
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DEArH FROM THE BITE orA SpIpER--A
lady named Ann Eliza Tyler, diedsudden-
ly on last Thursday night, in Richmond,
Va from the bite OF spider. She was
bitten on the right cheek The night before,
and died the following evening from the eff
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SCARLET FEVER AT BuFFALo.--There
were 1875 deaths in Buffalo during the last
month from scarlet fever Last week &C.
This is large mortality from one disease,
when population is taken into account.
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DEATH OF AN EDroR.-H Henry NJ. Cusl,-
man, Esq, business editor of the Charleston
Courier, died suddenly in Charleston on
Monday last He leaves a young wife and
one child,
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A DELEeATIoN of Greeks and Semiuoles
will visit Florida in tho autumn, and en-
dcaVor to persuade.the Seminole there to
emigrate Wess Meanwhile, no active mill.
tary movements will take place in Florida.
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DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN AND EDrroR.
Amos Butler, Esq, for many years one Of
the proprietors and editors of the N. York
Mercantile Advertiser, died on the 18th
inst, at the residence of his son at Natchez,
Miss, at the advanced age of 7s years.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-04-25

SPIRIT RArPERs.--It is estimated that
there are twenty-five thousand secret or
open spiritualists in Boston alone. They
have three places of teaching, which are
open on Sunday, and in which lectures arc
delivered. The Melodeon is one of these
and it is generally attended by large audi
ences.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-04-25

""n M THE HoRRIpLE.--During the
worst days of the French Revolution, and
previous to the execution Of Robespierre, n
restaurant at Paris bad miniature uu;llo.
tine which, turned by "a wheel, was employ
ed to.chop sausage-mcat. Thousands of
people fiocked to admire the spectacle.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-04-25

TEXAS PoLlros. Gen Sam. Houstonis is
the know nothing candidate for Governor
of Texas: Hon. VIM. Field is the demo,
craiicicnpdidate, and will most probably be
elected.
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A REMARKADLE V1RG1NIA Fanny
Thore is at present living partly in this CITY.
aad county, q family ofbro,'jefs aud sisters
named A~--, whose anitad ages amount
to 526 years, viz Thomas, aged ss years:
Ann 7s {; Alice 10; Betty ~; Isabella 70 !;
Mary 10, and John 6S! 81
as the above was the ago Of each at the
last birthday, about three years ought 10
oe added to the total given, in consequence
OF The rme which has since elasped. None
OF them were ever married ;and ACCORDING
to their own statement, none of them ,yer
Drongbt trouble to the family house, or
took any from it.
y is somewhat amusing to hear Thomas
say "My young sisters are very cbildisL
and simple IN the affairs Of dress r-- Pc.
ters6g'y ( Ye.) Democyss T
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elected.
Esos AND PorLrRY.-Tbe value Of poul
try in the United States is estimated at
$40 100000, and is probably correct. New
York city alone expends $4,000, 900 for
eggs, the value Of which throughout the
country generally it would be almost i'm,
possible TO guess. There are many of them,
however, and some very ''bad eggs" too t!
Am LINE RAIL RoAp.-The Sun says
that the Town Council Of Ncwberry have
called ameeting of the friends of this enter
prise, connecting Atlanta, Ga, with Chcs'
ter, South Carolina, via Newbcrry, on
Thursday, the 10Th day of July next, being
the second day of the Agricultural meeting
for The district.
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LIVES Losr.-'rNo bridge over Cedar
River at Cedar Valley, Iowa. was. - :,
away by The breaking up of the ice, on the
25th of March, and two young ladies, daugh-
ters Of MIR. Black Of Kingston, who were
upon it at the time, lost their lives.
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FRENcu EMGRATIoNT TO AMERICA. The
population of several of the departments of
France has been very much reduced by
emigration to America. In some cases
whole villages have become depopulated.--
This is particularly the case in the depart
ments of tho Haunt saone, the Somme, and
some of those in the north.
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THE OLDEsT.--Jamea Green, of Berlin,
N. Y, saw his one hundreth birth day on
the I4th Of February last. He served in
tho Revolutionary war, is member of the
Baptist church,cand thinks he may live a
few years longer. His health is now bad,
however
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1857-04-25

WnIcu IS Ir?-Love is an insovIablc
enigma" says some writer. Is it not also
an "unsquinchonable fire.? Orif not, what
isit? 4
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The CoHDInoN OF NoRrmERN MEXICO.
The condition Of Northern Mexico is rep,
resented to be deplorable indeed. Five
years ago and the city of San Durango CON
tanned $4,000 Inhabitants, aud the hacien-
das along the route were well stocked with
ea't'0. Now, DISSOLUTION reigns around, the
H'"'"ndas are IN ruiz, and the population of
tue CITY has been reduced 10 5000
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MURDERERs.-There are no less than fou
teen men now confined in the LouisyilI
jail on the Charge ofmurder.
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CAgToN ORAPE SuAwLs. Tho N. York
EVeniag PQSt says few years since 3Oo,-
600 Grape slawls per annum were impor-
ted into this country--while this year more
can come. 1t asks" What will the ladies
dog"
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PICKENS c. H., S. c. /:

Saturday Morning, April IS, 1857.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

EE The San Jose Tribune has wheeled
into line and hoisted the Democratic tick
ct. 1t sees in tho Democracy the only
party that will introduce reforms in our
State government, and put stop upon the
official corruption that has cast so foul a
stain upon the escutcheon Of California.
The Tribune says:
The action and results Of the late Dem
ocratic State Convention were such as we
could cordially indorse, and demonstrate
that the people themselves are taking into
their hands the control Of their political af.
fairs; and thyt hereafter the Democratic par
ty will be 80 not only in name, but in
deed, and will carry out its professed prn-
cipes, which are undoubtedly legitimate
exposition of the fundamental doctrines OF
the American government.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
Our County Ticket.

To-day we place in the appropriate col
una the county ticket nominated at the
Democratic Convention at Yankee Jim's, on
the 1th, inst. We feel assured the names
are such as will meet the approval Of the
people Of the County. They are familiar
to all as worthy, capable, honest men. 1t
is ticket that we can cheerfully endorse,
and work for it, with peculiar pleasure.
1t is one that we will triumphantly elect
on the I'd Of September.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
.HERIFF'S SALE

SHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of an execu-
~ ton to me directed and delivered on the 18th
day of august 4. D. 1857, issued out of the Hon.
District Court, Sixth Judicial District, for the
County of Sacramento, and State of California
on judgment rendered in said Court, on the 30th
Crocker and Robert Robinson, and against H. NJ
House, for the sum Of Three Thousand Six Hun
dred and Seventeen Dollars and Seventy seven
cents, tSa.6l7 ~ with interest upon the sum Of
Three Thou sand Three Hundred and Seventy five
dollars. (S3375,) from the 23d day of November
Il. D. 1855 until the 7th day of September, II. D.
1851 at the rate of 10 per cent per annup. and
for costs of suit, taxed at S36 05, Ca copy Of
which judgment was fled In the county of Placer
in said State, on the Sd day of December. a. D.
1850 have levied upon and will expose to pub
lie sale to the highest bidder for cash. at the Court
House door. at .1uburn. Placer county. on Mon
day, the 7th day of September. H. D. 1857 at the
hour Of 10 o'clock. H. NJ all the right title, n-
terest and claim of the said II. NJ House. in and
to the following described property. to-wit: Il
certain piece or parcel of Land situated in Town
ship No g. in said county of Placer and State of
California, near the town of .4uburn and bounded
follows. to-wit: Beginning at the S. E. corner
set up stake and run thence n. 30o--W. s chains
to post. Thence S. 60o--W. chains to stake
Thence s. 80, Z. s chains to stake. Thence n.
COO Z. chains to the place of beginning, con
tanning about eight and half acres, and surveyed
by c. W. Finley, County Surveyor of Placer
County. California on the 20th day of October,
Il. D. 1855, and recorded in book ''B, Presumption
Claims" page $50 I'll of which named and
described property shall sell as aforesaid, or so
much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy the
above Judgment together with the costs due and
to become due thereon.
CHARLES KING, Sheriff.
By L. l.. BULLOCK, Under Sheriff.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
No Repudiation.

No better evidence of an improving pub
lie sentiment in California can be offered,
than the very general determination man.
iiested BY the people, in the matter Of the
State Debt, to keep the faith Of the Com
NOR wealth inviolate. The Democratic par
ty, the preponderating political power Of the
State, has declared in general convention,
with heartiness that is cheering to every
lover Of uprightness and fair dealing, that
there is moral obligation binding us
to liquidate this Indebtedness, and rcccom-
mend every voter in our party to cast bis
vote iu favor Of sustaining the fair fame Of
California before the world.
The American State Convention also
decided With great uninilnitv in favor of pay
ing the debt, while at tho same time they
endeavor to shirk all responsibility in its
creation. This attempt to relieve itself from
any censure that may attach to the building
up OF debt that is unconstitutional, comes
with bad grace, however, from party
whose reform officers have stolen money
from the Treasury by tens of thousands.
The only portion Of the people that seem
willing to be the odium Of rcpudiatiou is
the Republican party, but We will do them
the justice of, saying that many in their
ranks will vote for the redemption Of the
pledges of the State; that although desir-
Gus Of building up party Sc tional in its
issues, and fanatical in its tendencies, they
arc not yet willing to take step which is so
utterly dishonorable, morally and politically,
Were we to take the tone of the leading
Republican press as the sentiment OF the
rank and file of that party, the conclusion
would be inevitable that reputation had
been added to the catalogue Of sins that
was meeting with the unqualified condemn
uatiou of every national and iberal-minded
man throughout the land.
With this unmistakable expression then,
Of the great body Of the people, before
the election, upon question so important
to the good reputation OF our State, there
can DO no uncertainty at to the decision
at the ballot-box. The masses have al.
ready decided that the honor of California
shall be maintained-tbat although Legs-
atures may have been venal, Treasurers ras-
cally, and corruption, both in public and
private stations, CO extensive with the State,
yet they will uphold the fair fame Of the
Golden State, and show to all that the young
est member Of the coufeds.aoy ,aeser repu
dates.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
Democratic Meeting on Monday Night.

The Democracy Of Auburn, and the neigh
boring towns, turned out in large numbers
to hear Col. Weller and Mr.. Williams, at
this place On Monday evening last. Con-
,rary to expectation Col. Weller did not
speak--baving consented to remain and ad-
dress the citizens Of Grass Valley on that
evening. In making appointments for speak
ing, Nevada was the only place named for
that county, while three points were selected
in Placer for tho purpose And in addition,
our opponents had ipdustriousy Y circulated
scaudalous lbes upon Col. Weller, at Grass
Valley, and there being no appointment for
that place. they further declared that he was
afraid to take the stump there aud reflte the
statements. For this reason we were de-
prived the pleasure of hearing the Colonel.
But we are content AS he had an opportunity
TO meet Ills traducels and drive them to the
wall.
The meeting here was organized by calling
Col Langdon to the Chair, when
Mr.. Williams took the stand. and after ex-
planning the cause Of Col. Weler's absence,
addressed the audience at length, in clear,
toruible and convincing speech. He was
frequently interrupted by applause, and
throughout bis remarks gave complete sstis-
faction. At the close, Hon. Joseph Walkup,
our candidate for Lieutenant Governor, was
called upon. and although far from being
we'll enough to make a speech, he showed
up the acts Of the *. N. State administration
in no enviable light. lie exhibited familiar
acquaintance with their management of our
State finances, and proved by the record that
the American party had forfeited all claim
10 further confidence from the people
At the conclusion Of Mr. Walkup's re-
marks, Judge Hale was called for, and most
vocifsrously so by tho X. Ms. Judge II, on
taking the stand, remarked that for several
years be had not been much in the habit Of
mounting political rostrums, and when he did
SC, they were ccrtainl not Democratic ones.
1t was we'll known to those present that he
had beon all old line Whig. That he had
fought in their ranks until its leaders one by
one had descended to the grave, and until
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

one by one the measures Of the party were
relinquishel for new and distinct issues
issues vital in their bearing upon the happi-
ness and stability Of this Union. He had
seen his old party die out, and a new one
raised in its stead which based its hopes for
success upon q dangerous sectio1a question.
This party found its adherents in but one
portion Of the Union--it laid no claims to
nationality. For himself he claimed to be a
national man-the old whig party was ma
ticnal-and in looking abroad over the po.
litical field he saw but one party upon whose
banner. whether in Maine or Florida, Louisi.
ana or Illinois, had inscribed upon it but one
set ofprinciples, and that was the Democratic
party. He loved his country and her ins.i
tutions-he revered the Constitution made
by our fathers and bis earnest hope was for
the perpetuation Of the Confederacy For
the ful6lment Of that hope he could only
see its frui,ion in the maintainance Of the
principles Of the Democracy. He knew
their standard bearers in the present contest
their record was familiar to him. They
were tried and honest men, and such as
would insure reform in our State affairs.
lie would support them most cheerfully.
Judge HIS remarks were cheered repeated
", and be left the stand amid tumultuous
applause.
The meeting WAS an auspicous one for the
Democracy. The right kind of feeling pre-.
vailed throughout. 1t showed that the peo-
pie were not Indifferent to the result now
going on, but are ready for the fight, and
will give good account of themselves at
the polls.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

AMERICAN NOMINATIONS FOR Placer
The American Convention for nominating
county officers, met in Auburn, on the 9th
inst and selected as follows: Senate-Johu
Barnes (short term Thos. P. Sladc Qull
tcrm,) Assembly F. J. Frank, II. S. Woos.
ter. James II. Toole w. Whittier; Public
Admlnistrator-Chsrles T. Palmer: Coropsr
ID. Page; Supdt. Of Common Schools
Julius +. Brooks. These gentlemen will
require the services of some kind friend to
write tLeir political epitaph in few
weeks
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

@ The important suit between the
Rough & Ready Mining Co., and the Eu
reka Mining Co., Of Forest Hill, which oc-
cupied some four days in trial before the
District Court last week, was decided in
favor Of the former company. The ground
in dispute, we are informed is estimated to
be worth $4,000. An appeal has been
taken to the Supreme Court.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

SARAHsv'LLE.-A correspondent writing
us from this place, gives us very Aatter,
ing account of the diggngs in that neigh
borhood, and mentions the names of sever
al claims in which ;he miners are doing
we'll; among them the Goose neck and Col
den Gate claims are mentioned as paving
eight dollars per day to the hand
Placer Courier.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

The attention of Electors and boards of Judg-
es OF Election is called to the following provis-
ions of ,
An Act to Regulate Elections.
Sec IL. 1t shall be the duty of each Inspec-
tor to be at the place where the polls are to be
opened in the precinct for which he is appoint
ed, from eight o'clock in the morning until sun
set on the day of election. Should such inspec-
tor not appear at eight O'clock in the morning,
the electors present at the place where the polls
are TO be opened, may appoint an inspector for
the precinct.
Bee. ls The board of inspectors for each pre-
cinct shall. before the time Of opening the polls,
appoint two suitable persons to act as clerks
Sec. 49, Before any electit shall be opened
the inspector, judges, and clerks shall each. be-
fore any officer authorized to administer oaths
take an oath that he will faithfully and impair
TALLY discharge the duties assigned him by law.
II there is no person present authorized to ad-
minister oaths the inspector shall administer the
same 10 the judges and clerks, and one of the
judges shall administer the oaths to the in
spectOr
Sec. 90 The inspector shall be chairman of
the board, and after its organization, shall have
power to administer all necessary oaths which
may be required in the progress of the election
he shall also have power to fill any vacancy
tnat may occur in the board of judges, or by
absence or refusal to serve of either of the
clerks after the polls have been opened.
Sec. ~ AT all elections the polls shall he
opened at eight o'clock in the morning, and
shall continue open until sunset at which time
the judges of the election may take recess of
one hour at any time they may think proper
during the day, before three O'Clock in the af-
ternoon.