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The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
DISSOLUTION.

THE co-partnershp heretofore existing between
the undersigned, in the publication of the Placer
Herald. is dissolved by mutual consent, at this
date TABB MITCHELL.
April IL, 3w JAMES ANDERSON.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
SPECIAL, NOTICE.

THOSE who have claims against the firm of
Mitchell 4 Anderson, will present them to Tabb
Mitchell for settlement; and those owing us will
please make payment to him, he being authorized
to settle the business Of the firm
TABB MITCHELL.
April II. ii JAMES ANDERSON.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

AccIDEST.--Monday night, at San Fran
cisco, Mr. George Ryland, attached to Messrs,
Lee u Benefits Circus, fell, during the per-
tormance ofhs great juggling act, and broke
his shoulder.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

4 poor, weak, aconaon, says the San Fran
cisco Herald, was arrested for whipping an
other woman and her husband, one day last
week, on Dupont street. She was arrested on
complaint of the man, who wanted to know
what good the police were tha: could notpro-
tect them from such violence.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
April II, tt

TAKE NoTiCE.-Those of our subscribers who
have overpaid on their subscription to the Herald,
will be credited upon the books OF G. H. MITCHELL,
who, after the llth Of April, will be Publisher
and Editor of the Herald. IT,
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
Sacramento Agency,

We have appointed a. BADLAM, our Agent
for Sacramento City. for the soliciting OF adver-
tisements and Subscriptions for the Placer Her
aid. aprl4 If
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
NOTICE.

Those Of our subscribers who do not wish to
continue taking the Herald will please give no.
tice by letter, or at the office during the coming
week.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

W. A. Buster, the late dofaulting Treas.
ruror of Sonoma county, has been found gull,
ty of trafficking in State funds, and sentenced
to eight years imprisonment in the State
Prison.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

Z. S. MARsHAL.-On Tuesday, May 9th,
Maj. Perrin L. Solomon was sworn into
office as United States Marshal, for the
Northern District of California, in place of
James Y. McDutie. lie was sworn in
by Judge Hoffman, Of the United States
District Court. His bond for 10000 was
signed by Messrs. John G. Hays and T.
G. d. Omstead.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
DIED.,

In Auburn, May 10 th, JOHN WILLIAMS, Of Month
Wales of dysentery, aged II years.
At the Hospital in Auburn, ZENAs BARNEY, of
disease of the bowels, aged 65 years. Formerly
from Jefferson county, New York.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

ANOTHER GRAND JURY TO BE EMPANELED.
- The sudden accumulation of prisoners
in the county Jail, resulting from the appre-
hcnsion Of the criminals in the Michigan
Bluff and Auburn murders, will cause the
empanelling of new grand jury, in order
that the trials may come on at the adjourned
term of the District Court which commen-
ces on the I'd day Of June.
This course will receive the Endorsement
OF the people of the county, as one that will
further the ends Of justice by the procure.
ment Of the witnesses before any will have
an opportunity to leave the country.
E. A. Rowe applied to tho Supreme Court
this week for releas. from confinement, but
that body after hearing the argument o
counsel declined the application.
BEAUTIFUL BoouET.-John Il. Gwvnn ESQ
of Lauraville will except our thanks for thu
present Of a boquet Of choice and fragran
flowers
R Charley Backus with his unrivalet
troupe, will be here to night. See advertise
ment in another column.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

first redemption of warrants of this county
took place last Saturday, under the act pas.
sed for that purpose at the late session of the
Legislature. The cash that had accumulated
for that purpose was $6,O02 SO. Scrip to
the amount Sl4,O32 95 was offered, with
accompanying bids ranging from "a to 90
cents s7,3o4 G6 of scrip was taken up, by
which the county saved $l,ell SO. The
bids accepted and paid were from IA to 81
cents.
It's believed that under the operation of
this act the county will save at least $e 900
per annum.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
Death of Mr.. Mason.

On Thursday Morning last, Mr.. Mason
who was so brutaly assaulted at Michigan
Bluff last week, by Foots, Roberts and Bass,
ceased to exist. Thus has another victim
been added to the long and fearful catalogue
that stands as bemish and plague spot
upon the reputation Of our State; and three
more men are added to that list of criminals
that have made the name of California bv-
word and reproach. The blood of good
citizen and upright man has stained their
hands, and the dark and gloomy pail of MUIR
der rests upon their consciences. The fire.
quent recital of deeds like this occurring
within our State is heart-sickenng to every
wellwisher of California.
But we will not extend remarks on this
subject at present, which might bias the pub
lie mind, as the criminals are now in durance
and will receive speedy trial.
The excitement among the citizens Of
Michigan Bluff and vicinity, upon the death
of Mr.. Mason, was intense. On that NIGHT
the whole population were up and throneing
the streets. Feelings to deep for utterance
pervaded the mind of every man; and num-
bers were in favor Of marching to Auburn
and taking the prisoners from the Jail, and
executing them without delay But wiser
and more prudent counsels prevailed, and
we record it to the credit of the peo.
pie of Michigan Bluffs, that they are
willing to abide by the laws of the land, and
await the faithful administration of Justice.
This is as it should be.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

premium FOR THE BEST ESSAY ON QUARTZ
MINING.--Among the additional articles to
be included this year in the list of prizes at
the State Agricultural Fair, is one for the
best Essay on Quartz Mining. Preparations
are making to give an unusual interest and
Importance to the next meeting of the Asso
citation. 1t has been suggested, says the
Grass Valley Telegraph, that seperate CO.
ordinate branch should be established to give
particular attention to Improvements con
nected with mines and mining operations
This suggestion may be very proper at this
time, and during the present incipient state
of our mining interests. But the time will
soon come when separate and distinct Or
ganization will be needed to represent that
important and leading branch of California
industry.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

The Frenchman eats roast horse, the China
man eats roast rat, and the New .Zealander
eats roast missionary
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23
The Earve.t Isrosoects.

Touching this snhlet the Pricps C~reuf
Of this day, a very reliable newspaper in mat
ters pertaining to onr agricultural as well as
other staple Interests, says. I'VE are now
within less than two months Of the harvest;
the public attention is being drawn very
pointedlv to the state Of the crops, and the
prospects Of our supply Of cereals during the
coming year. The reports OF the various grain
growing districts are ofcourSe to some extent
conflicting but it is generally admitted hat the
long continued drought this spring has work
ed a very serious injury to the farming inter-
est; the large amount of land brought under
the pillow this season will Of course remedy the
evil to a considerable degree, and the extent
Of our agricultural district, with the concomi-
tant varieties of climate, soil, will undoubt-
tedly preclude any actual scarcity; and at
the same time millions of dollars worth of
properly which, with more propitious wealth
er, would have been produced in the State,
must be set down lost. The crop of Barley
at present looks by far better than that of
either Wheat or Oats while the Hay crop is
admitted to be extremely poor and light
The Placer herald., 1857-05-23

CuEAP.-John w. Cherry sent letter to
the San Francisco Board ofSupervisors offer.
ing to paint whatever plain numbers for drays
DC, that the city may want, for five cents
each; and gilded numbers for coaches, and
cabs, a: ten cents each. His offer was accept
ed.
The Washington union., 1857-09-16
THE NEW YORK DEMOCRACY. THE STATE CON
yENIIoN AND THE NOMINATIONS

The fatal effects of divided power and persistent
error were never more nstructivey manifested than
in the long, obstinate and amentable distraction of
the democratic party in the State of New York.
Year after year and campaign after campaign, have
we this great party wasting its energies, dis
cardng its resources, and sacrificing its power in
tumut and antagonism in their own ranks-turning
their weapons upon their own household; more anx
ious to conquer a brother than open, active
my of their family. They have been more willing
to yield themselves captives to the enemies of their
party than to show generous reconciliation that
would make them masters of the field by union har-
mony, and submission to the demands of duty.
What has it profted those who have shared and
provoked this bitter controversy? 1t has been
barren as war without victory honor and it has
given to an mplacable enemy the power of the State,
to be used unworthy and unscrupulously for all its
schemes of wayward ambition and the perpetuation of
its reign. 1t needed apparently no admonition when
this power was stretching out its potential to
grasp the general government as it held the En-
pire State subject to its party administration
New York is essentially democratic in her faith
and in her power when her ranks united in
trial OF party SueISlu. enc ooiohSS W he Sledt
national party and she is large integral that it
cannot be separated from the main body, or placed
in false position without injurious consequences.
II is therefore with ordinary feelings of gratif
cation that we notice in the ranks of the democracy
of New York unmistakabe evidences of reconcilia
ton, union, and harmony-those forerunners of dem
ocratic victories These feelings which now animate
the masses of the party have been faithfully reflected
in the action of the late democratic State conven-
ton.
The action of this convention meets with most
cordial endorsement from the democratic press of
the State The Albany Atlas and Argus says:
The proceedings of the democratic State convention
it's harmonious organization its spirited Debates its sound
platform principles have all been spread before the
peope In the ample reports of the press and the ele
graph has even impaired to these accounts of the
electric fire Of enthusiasm which marked the proceed
ings.
The people have recognised with pleasure in these pro-
ceenry the consolidation of the democratic party the
solid basis of principle and the resumption the organ
izaon which has contributed in the past and promises
to furnish in the future the only reliable bulwark against
the aggresions of naticism and corrupt misgovernment
in the State
They see too in the candidates fit TO represent
this restored unity in the party and TO conduct the gov
erpent back into the safe channels into which folly and
wanton wckedness have led it, We do not propose to
sneak of these candidates in terms of ndscmate and
aoperaed euogy IL is enough to point TO them the
representative of the brought forward in its
The Washington union., 1857-09-16

oments Of enthusiasm and confidence and commission
ed 10 the noble and glorious task Of redeemng the for
of the democracy and fescuing the state nom the
thraldom in which its enemies hold it,
After brief notice Of each of the candidates placed
In nomination by the convention, the Argus concludes
as follows:
But the good sense of the convention its respect for
independent Judiciary, and its determination 70 preserve
the elective system willis 10 endures, nom the evils OF
snch djcation as this saved the convention from mis-
stem SO fatal 10 the party and rejoice that the demo
cratic naty goes forth 10 the people in the coming con
test not only defenders OF the state ana ede eons
tutioRs, but as the champions VI Juuou 0P0'N0noo
and freedom In both. "a.
The ticket was named 10 be elected Inc dinerent or
auzous opposed 20 the democracy are disintegrated,
and the otuibling elements viii DC a'acea ih,o new
sbapes and forms Our opponents have 50 often changed
their names and principles that the public have no con
dence ia their duration stability and ee that these
aaeno and transitory factions furnish no guarantee
of good government because they lacn una. sshsn, o.
perpetulty and continuous responsibility which " the
marked and historic characteristic OF the democracy
But II il upon the democracy themselves that we rely
for success-that gallant democracy which whenever
has come into the field with It's iui a,r1 a,u ~ M
and honorable contest has against every opponent
certain victory Let the field be cleared ior the contest
now and we await tite issue with confidence
The Utica Observer thus responds:
80 The convention was composed in very large de
gree of the ost able and Trustworthy democrats OF the
State and its proceedings were marked by spt OF con-
citation and harmony which Is the best promise Of
cess The old divisions of the party were entirely ig
nored 80 far as the might generate jealousy or dis
cussio, while questions such those relating to the
contested seats from New York city disposed Of in
manner SO evidently just that all parties checrfuy &C,
ouiesced in the decision. There numerous candi-
dates presented for the various Offices as might naturally
be expected in party feeling confidence in the success Of
its ticket but the selections made without bicker
ing or dissatisfaction The nomination of judge of he
court of appeals which was made under novel and pecu
liar circumstances particular evidence OF the wisdom
and excellent Judgment which controlled inc convep
ton"
The Washington union., 1857-09-16
snGAR TRApE oE MAuRrrIus.

The recent removal of the Introduction against the
importation of coolies into the island Of Maurus,
to which we alluded some months since in the col
umns of the Uiaion has contributed largely to tho
prosperity Of that colony and materially augmented
the sugar returns Of la56-'57 those Of prece-
ding years Advices from the island, under date Of
July IL refer in glowing terms to the prosperous
condition of the sugar planters and inform us of the
gratifying fact-thc gratifying, inasmuch as the
price Of sugar has sensiby declined since that
datc-that ''just as we are about to harvest tho
largest crop ever made, and the removal of the III
erdction to emigration from India at the same time
has wonderfully improved the position of every
landed proprietor, and has placed the colony ina
high state of prosperity" In 1856 the shipments
were 235 ,956,46O pounds amounting in value to
SI2, ,433, 492-equal to 5.26 cents per pound. From
January to May there were shipped 9S,445, ,2s6
pounds, valued at $6,O42500, or 6l3 cents per
pound The average price in 1856 was 80 rs per
100 pounds, and during the first five months of the
present year it rose to Sc 49, showing advance of
81 cents The shipment Of the old crop, it was be-
eved would be brought to close by the end Of July
and would reach nearly 22O 900 900 pounds against
235 900, 900 pounds produced in 1856 This, how
ever, the largest crop ever made on the island.
The next crop Qs57-5s) it is estimated will reach
24OOOO 900 pounds, 20 100000 pounds more than
the crop now closed. We annex a statement show
ing the production of sugar in Mauritius during tho
past seven years
The Washington union., 1857-09-16

# . . .
About onefourth of the number of mills in the
island already lin july in operation, and by
the first Of August sugar-making would be general.
Some few parcels had reached market and sold at
high prices to complete cargo to Australia. Thus
for vacuum clairced 80 rs to 80; good and fine
yellow, So 75 to so 25 per cwt. The from
Europe has, however, before this time, arrested
these advancing rates. and our next advces will
show considerable decline.
There is some direct trade between the United
States and the Mauritius Occasionally cargo Of
lumber arrives from California but yet this trade
has not been profitable. We see the American
barque Homer reported from Boston, with an as
sorted cargo valued at $4,000 This cargo
ssts of spars, slaves and headings, turpentne and
hams, oars, lumber and nails. The consignees in
tend to bring home return freight of sugars for the
Boston market 1t is believed that this pioneer voy
age may open profitable, direct trade between the
United States and this colony.
In comnexion with the sugar trade Of the Island Of
Maurtius, we arc enabled through the kindness Of
our commercial correspondent at Havana, to pre-
sent quite curious statement, showing the i'm
ports of sugar from that port from the year 1889 to
1856, inclusive, remarking that the large bulk of Gu
ban sugars are shipped from this port. The box is
usually estimated at 400 pounds.
1
The Washington union., 1857-09-16
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPT. 10, 1857.

ss-hr IsRAk JAAE Is2 South Tenth street. Phadepha
general travelling sge assisted ~ VIZ IL WE'D Jo Coz
Inns JAMES DEnuSe, HAs JAMES THos D Ncn, r. " hoR
asos, MILKY, wM L wAIKKAAs AIKx Carson, d. X Mus
ns BKS y swAs, T AsHaAS, and p DAVIS
ss-Mr ERY NJ Lkr, Montgomery Alabama generlTav
cling for the Tennessee assisted by
JAMES 0. LKwIs and ~ I1ws, jr
ss-Mr W. JAMS, No Harrison street. 0ncnnAi Ohio,
general collecting agent for the Western Tcxas by
IL TnoMAs, william H. TnoN4s THos 81 JAMS Dr A. L. Cmns,
GEORGE NORRIS IKAKk Receipts either good
New-York daily tribune., 1857-09-05
GRAND MUSTER OF FIREMEN.
WORCESTER, Mass, Friday, Sept. 4, Is

WORCESTER, Mass, Friday, Sept. a. 1857.
The Fremens grand muster came off in this city
to-day. The weather has been delightful, and the
city thronged About sixty companies were present.
The grand procession composed of nearly $500 fire.
men in uniform, with bands of music ard with their
apparatus tasteuly decorated, started at halfpast
o'clock this morning and marched round the City
Halls making brilliant appearance.
The trial for prizes took place this afternoon on the
common. Some forty companies competed, with the
following result
First prize, $9OO-awarded TO Torrent, No. ), Of
Manchester, NJ H.. for playing lSS feet high.
Second prize 5000 awarded TO Merrimac, No. 4, Of
Lowell, for playing 10 feet high.
Third prize, slOO-swarded to Torrent No. 6, of
Ro1bury, with Worcester tub for playing l6l feet
high.
Fourth prize, 49, awarded to Independence, No.
S. Of North Bridgewater for playing l6O feet high.
Fifth prize, $50, awarded to Barnicoat, No. IL, of
Boston, for playing lj9 feet high
1t is estimated that 10000 people were present
The gathering OF fremen the largest ever con-
vered in Massachusetts,.
New-York daily tribune., 1857-09-05

TYPOGRAPHY, geology zoology, mneralcgy, etc. Lieut.
bsviDg taverred II m company with Lieut. Whipple
upon the Pacific Railroad exploration, near the 3jtt
parallel Of latitude.
The expedition il dispatched under orders from the
War Department. and will be especialv gratifying n
the citizens Of California, who have long desired thsi
the of the unknown territory lying ADJACENT
10 their own should be developed.
The Navy Department this morning received dil-
patches from Capt. Thatcher who v-ited the Costa
Ricsn capital and bad interview with Gen. Mora.
the late commander Of the Costa Ricsn forces IN Mica
ragas relative to the alleged rcbe detention of
tain American citizens the Lake If Nicaragua and
San Juan steamers by the Costa Rican authorities
Gen Mora de MED any such detention, and said that the
eng inc and hands employed occupied on the said
steamers by him or his subordpa.cs were paid by
Costa Rica and that none were forced 10 rem,in in
any capacity. The contracts made Of their own
free will and not more than half dozen American
ci,izens in Nicaragua chose 10 remain there
The Government has received dispatches from " N.
Carey Jones, but they contain nothing definite in
gard to his mission to Costa Rica.
Capt GodsboTough has been relieved from duty
the third Naval Court Of Inquiry and Capt. Pearson
appointed TO fill his place.
The articles Of the treaty between the United States
and New Granada are agreed upon, and will soon be
ira itted to the latter Government for its official
actor
Upw ard OF 500 coo bushels of wheat were received
at Aug us.a Ga, during the month Of August
On the lst inst, in Savannah, the stock of cotton
was 500 against the same amount last year.
New-York daily tribune., 1857-09-05
FROM TEXAS.

The Texan papers abound with statements OF In
dian ou'Iages. The Indians appeared 10 the yclni'y
Of San Antonio, ard Cspt. Whiting OF the Second
Cavalry, who went in pursuit recaptured tne horses
and mules taken from the San Diego mail train.
Capt Pope's party had arrived at Fort Clarke, an
well. The indians were very troublesome a'ohg ina
route but were defeated in two engagements near
Fort Lancaster when Sergeant of the 9Th Infantry
was killed. The Indians were mounted and armed
with Sbarps and Colts niles.
Ihc San Antonio Herald is informed that In couse-
queIce If the continued nseo urity OF the osd routs
10 Indianoa ard Of the fact reported officially OF an
intended attack upon a wagon tram containing anu
scorbutcs for the sick OF the army IN Texas MAJOR
General Twiggs commanding the department OF Texas,
has ordered officer TO inspecttbs route by CoumoaS
and Houston TO Galveston, intending, II iound
to ests bsh il "a route for the transportation vi "nJ
supplies from the ses coast
Aletter dated Sabinal, August l3 ssys the Indians
st continue doing mischief IN that couL'y ana Vcinys
thouqb the MeIicsn. have c0mrn TIC no fheits oi h.
There has been cor siderable emigration there In spite
of Indian depit daions and the nnfayora6ie season.
The grazing for cattle is splendid ia all thst country,
ard stock looks remarkably fine ead fat. The health
Of that country is universally goo, there not being
A thousand bead of cattle had died Of starvation On
The Island OF Galveston. -.
The subject Of q Constitutional Convention WAS
II Itsnnsared u,obable tina. Ger Henderson would
decline and that the Hon.. Matt Ward would os
nominated for the United States Senate In the place W
Mr.. Rusk. -. :, var,
Silver IL reported TO have been Discovered IN 'e'S
rich mines in Cass County. .,oken
Tire crtp prospects are now for the mo'' par 'p'A
of as fair. -. .,.. t,,doe Cooner
s making good progress with the ArteSan wen IN '.ss 90.
ci,y Ne has bored ESQ feet, and soAe osys eso r
atsr bad ris.n 10 within 80 feet of sbe suiiace' in2
water Is aid to be soft and pleasant.
TJs I;oiiod E1press publishes resoiutons OF the
Committee Of Vigilance and Protection of Lveoak
C Conn'es IT, "a nrtruct the Sheriff TO resign, and
r,s,sre will .hem. Their object the suppression
81 crime and the protection OF peaceabie citizens.
me Palestine A&roeate says that On the 10Th ulf
about nine miles north Of that place, Mr.. Arch'-
bald Briggs killed Mr. Brown. The circumstance:
were about as follows: Brown Induced the wife OF
Briggs 10 forsske her husband and live with him;
This srrargem' n. made with the consent OF ah
concerned ana the parties left After the e1p'rsuc"
Of two or three days, Brown visited Briggs aSo "a
formed him that "he could take bis wse caen s, n'
"was tired Of his bargain" words 70 ,s' Co eieI, 49,
This appears to have been little too Hu9s ,Vi 'I
sensitive nature ef Briggs, aud We ave ,Vsu
seized his shotgun temarkng, b,.wr. s,.s.,s s
chad your fun, row III have mine, nok ce,oe'a's
siu ., LIN aud G,ed, killing him almost ~s"s'S ,