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The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
Mr.. Showalter-Same night2

Mf. Sn0NalCef-Safne nlSHt4
Mr.. Moore-Of course.
Mr.. Watkins-Agreed.
Mr.. Showater-I move to amend by providing
that no lady gentleman with vegetables in their
pockets be admitted.
The amendments were adopted and the resou-
tion withdrawn.
Mr.. Hume, of Ell Dorado, introduced the follow
ing:
WHEREAS, The quartz miners and others en-
gagged in quartz mining in this State, propose
holding convention in this city, sometime during
the ensuing summer for the interchange of sent-
ments and ideas which must tend to the greater
development of the mineral wealth and the gen.
eral welfare of the Commonwealth, therefore
Resolved, That the quartz miners have per-
mission to use this chamber some time during the
month of June or July next for the purpose OF
holding Quartz Miners Convention. Adopted.
AT 5 o'clock, p. M the House adjourned.
April 16th-The Senate to-day passed q con-
current resolution to adjourn on the 9th inst.
We think it will pass the House. rule was also
adopted restricting members to one speech upon
any one question, and limiting the time to ten
minutes.
An act was passed to suppress banking games
and gambling. The act Of keeping gambling
establishment is declared felony. subjecting the
offender upon conviction, to punishment in the
State prison for term not exceeding two years.
or by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars.
And every person who shall bet in such gambling
establishment, shall be guilty of a msdemeanor,
and shall, upon conviction thereof, pay fine not
exceeding one thousand dollars, or be punished by
Imprisonment in the county Jail for term not
exceeding twelve months And for every such
conviction the District Attorney shall receive one
hundred dollars. to be recovered and collected out
of the property of the person convicted.
The Assembly had under consideration the For
eign Miners Tax Bill which ordered to an
engrossment.
Mr.. Hunt sent letter to the Assembly, with
drawing his proposition to keep the State Prison
for $4,000 per month.
Several letters were received from persons offer
ing to keep the Prison for certain rates Samuel
Purdy for $4,000 per month was the lowest.
Resolutions were passed in favor of the Central
road as the proper one for a mail route between
California and the Atlantic States.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
Road Supervisors Sale.

IN pursuance of law, and by force of the powers
L In me vested by virtue of my office of Road
Supervisor of District No l., Placer county, l
have levied upon and will sell at public auction,
at Hampton's store, Dotan's Bar, in said county,
between the hours of 10 a. IN. and 4 o'clock, p. m
on Sd1URDdY, the 10th day of My. 1851,
all the right, title, and interest of John S. Bon
ker in and to the following described property, or
so much thereof as will satisfy claim of So road
tax OF said Bonker, and costs of levy &c taxed al
,92 and accruing costs, to-wit: One interest in
mining claim and tunnel on Doton's Bar, to-
gether with all tools thereto belonging.
April 18th, 1857. S. G. ELLIOTT.
Road Supervisor, Dist. No. l. Placer County.
april lS 3w-fee S12
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improvements about Auburn.

1t is with pleasure, after an absence of
some months in the States in happy re-
union with the loved ones of home, to note
changes in and about Auburn that indicates
Improvement and permanency, and which
results from determination on the part Of
many to make this their home With a
taste which is commendable, our citizens
have set out large numbers of fruit and or
namental trees, of which most are healthy
and growing rapidly. In them, we have
promise in a year two at most, of grateful
shade and luscious fruit.
The land in the vicinity of town, which
has lain in its natural state 50 long, has been
taken up, and extensive Enclosures mark the
locale Of future harvests. Neat cottages
have sprung into existence and their ample
grounds and incipient orchards tell Of the
designs and tastes of their occupants. That
those habitatons are blessed with the pres
ence of woman may be seen by the rose bushes
that nesting close to the walls, with buds
half concealed beneath the leaves, as if doubt
ing it were modest to exhale their fragrance
and proclaim their beauty in the broad
light of day, and in the climbing vine that
with more ambition and greater self reliance
climbs the slender trelis, and in very sport
embraces all within its reach. Also in the
in the long uncared for mansenita and even
the neglected chapparal, which have found
companship among their kindred of a
more careful culture.
These Improvements are source of salts
faction and pride to our citizens; and while
they miss the throng of an unsettled popu-
lation we possessed several years since, they
see and feel their evidences of more last
ing prosperity.
That our town is in healthy location, and
a position geographically that is desirable
does not admit of doubt; and it requires
on the part of our citizens but proper
appreciation of our advantages, and the ne
cessary encouragement of works of public
benefit, to add materially to the business
prosperity Of the place.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
StraVed or Stolen,

ENROM the premises of the undersiged,
half 1ts 1H nf sn %n'EsT Sod Fiji o1a Placer S9e oasv sna
on Thursday night, March 10th, one black Mare,
three years DID, with large white blaze in her face
and small black spot in centre of blaze, and right
hind foot whte-one sorrel mule, roach name,
branded l. N On the left shoulder, and the same
on the left hind thigh, the letters being close to-
gether; the mule is three years old;-and one bay
colt two years old, with white snip in the face
and all four feet white. and dark name and tall
A liberal reward will be given to any one VINO
will deliver said animals to the undersigned Oh
his premises, or send him word as to where they
may be obtained.
E. S. GARDNER,
Marysville Road, miles from Gold Hill.
April 18th, 1S57--tf
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

WAGON RoADT THE PAcIf1c.-Troons
are to cross the Plains this spring for the pro.
lection of the overland emf grants bound e.,
California and Oregon Orders have been
issued for the 4th Infantry, now stationed in
Oregon, to move across the country. con-
structing the road, for which appropriations
have been made. The Companies of the or,
Infantry (now at Forts Kearney and Leayens.
worth) are to follow up the Platte Valley. in
the old Oregon trail, and go through tbe
mountains at South Pass. The COMPANIES
stationed in Kansas are to embark at For,
Leavensworth,a ,and ascend theMissouri in bosts
to Fort Benton, there to remain until re-
lieved by the 4th Infantry, some time in thu
summer, when they, too, will move over the
route passed over by them on their march
from Oregon.
These movements of troops on our western
Plains will keep the way open this spripp
and summer for emigrating parties destined
for the shores of the Pacific.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

From SoNoRA.-Letters have been ~
ceived at San Francisco from II. A. Crabh
Esq, dated at Sonota, (Sonora) March the
2lst, announcing the safe arrival of himself
and party at that place and their peaceable
reception by the inhabitants. They were to
proceed to Altar within a few days. Weun-
derstand that they anticipate no collision or
difficulty With the citizens of that State. as
has been predieted-the authorities aud laws
Of Sonora inviting peaceful emigration.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

NOTICE, TO PArRoNs.-Upon an exam
ination of the books of Mitchell and Ander-
son, late publishers of the Herald, we find
the names Of persons who have not paid
their subscriptions for too, Meee, and tou,
years, all such names we have erased from
our mail books, as we cannot afford to send
the Herald that length of time without
receiving our pay.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
Chairman of Commits
Iowa Hill, April 18th, 1857.

CALIFORNIA BAB1Es.-The New York
atlas editor has seen some of the specimens
OF huge vegetables raised in California
and Oregon, and the sight opened his eyes
the ''widest up and down." if his word may
be- relied upon. He saw squashes large
enough for a small family to to winter
in, and potatoes the size of nail kegs; apples
weighing thirty seven ounces, and turnips
and beets that a man could not turn over
with crowbar. He wants to know if Cal
ifornia babies are of corresponding size, and
offers 81 to any one who will take the trou-
BILE to enlighten him on that point. Pass
your check to Lucy Stone, or some other
benevolent institution, MIR. At1as and we
will see what we can do for YOU We might
extract from the State Medical Reyieac. and
show that babies weighing fifty or sixty
pounds when one week old are quite com
mon but as this quartely has been in exis-
tenoe but few months, and contains no
record of the human crop of 1854, during
which year there was considerable rivalry
IN the business, we can only assert on the
authority OF comon report, that the compe-
tltlon became so determined at one time,
that mothers clubbed in some neighborhoods
just to see how far they could distance OPP
position. The plan was not altogether sue
cessful, for seventy-fve pounds and a full
set OF teeth were the only remarkable result
Golden Era
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Married.

In Auburn, on Thursday, April 10th, by the
Hon. James E. Hale, Mr.. EDWARD NJ. HALL Of THE
place, to Miss JENNIE B. WALKER, of Bangor,
Maine
Notwithstanding it was in the first blushinr
moments of his happiness, Edward had time to
think of the printer men. Those bottles of cham.
pagne were daily received, and aided by our
friends, amid the popping of corks and the effers
ycscing of the generous luid we drank to the
successful voyage of the groom and his fair bride
outward on the great ocean of life
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

CHINATowN.-Messrs McDanes Il John
son have rented all of their untenanted
houses, in upper Chinatown, to company of
Cinnamon, who intend to commence bust
ness on a large SCALE Two of the houses are
to be converted into Theatre, and other
extensive improvements contemplated
done no doubt, for the purpose of convin-
cling us outside barbarians that John Bull
and Uncle Johnathan have not conquered
the Celestial Empire.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

EASTWARD BouND.-Mr. B. F. Moore
who for the past two years has filled the
position of under-Sheriff of this county
leaves for the Atlantic States by the steam
er of Monday. lie will carry with him the
best wishes Of numerous friends, who bespeak
for him pleasant voyage homeward and
speedy return among us.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
E4s- We desire to say to the friends O

ES- We desire to say to the friends of
the Herald throughout the county, that, as
heretofore, any items of news they may
have to communicate in regard to mining,
agriculture, of passing events or other
subjects of interests, will find room in our
columns Such information will add ma.
terially to the interest of our paper, and pre-
vent us from doing all the talking ourselves.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
DISSOLUTION.

THE co-partnershp heretofore existing between
the undersigne 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., 1857-04-18

Es- Those wishing plain or colored jobs,
done both with neatness and at fair rates,
will find us ready to serve them at any
time. No use of sending to Sacramento or
the Bay as good work can be done here as
well as there
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
AUBURN, APRIL 10, 1857.
Sacramento Agencv,

We have appointed A. BADLAM. our Agent
for Sacramento City. for the soliciting of adver
tsements and subscriptions, for the Placer Her
aid. april4 II
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

re- Sam Hyneman is opening out new
stock of spring and summer clothing, and
intends giving his customers fits, on terms
most favorable. Try him.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

EESoRRY TO HEAR Ir.--We regret to
learn that our faithful Senator Mr.. Walkup
is sick. We earnestly hope that he will
speedily recover
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

We eXtricate ourselves for moment from
the load Of job work which is heaped upon
us, to say to our friends, 'pile it on, we can
stand it."
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
Placer County Emigrant Road

AT meeting of citizens of Placer County, con.
vened at Iowa Hill, on the 4th of April, in pur
suance of notice, dated March 25th, and signed
MANY Citizens" a Corresponding Committee was
was appointed to correspond with the citizens Of
the various portions of the county in relation tc
Road, and to call Road Convention, at such time
and place as they might think proper
The committee, after due deliberation, deem il
advisable to call convention at Yankee Jim's
on the 9th of May next, at o'clock, P NJ, to
take action in relation to the construction of the
Placer County Emigrant Road, and they do res
pectfuly request the citizens of the different Dor
tions of the county to have themselves repre-
sented at the convention
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
April | |, If

TAKE NoTTCE.-Those of our subscribers who
have overpaid on their subscription to the Herald
will be credited upon the books of C. II. MITCHELL
who, after the llth of April, will be Publisher
and Editor of the Herald IT,
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
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., 1857-04-18

Esv The Sacramento Union appeared on
Monday last in an entire new dress. This
is an evidence of prosperity in our cotempo-
rary we are pleased to note, and which is
well deserved. The Union is second to none
in the State as a readable paper, and is ca
gerly sought for in the mountains.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
May Party

May Party.
THE public are respectfully notified that ~
l. Social Party will be given at the ~
LONG VALLEY HOUSE, Elk
four miles below Auburn, on the Sacramento
Road, on Friday Erening May lst, 1857
The lovers of dancing are invited to attend
CROW Il THRELKEL,
Tickets $500, including supper. Ladies' free
april Is 2w
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

FINE STRAwBERRIEs.-Me -Messrs. Mitchell d
Anderson desires us to return their thanks to
John. r. Gwynn, Esq, of Lauravile, for
two baskets of delicious Strawberries receiv-
ed from him. They were the first of the
season from his vines. We understand, that
in few days he will have an abundance of
this delicious fruit.
We took toll out of those baskets, Gener-
al.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

ROWS CIRcus.-This popular Equestrian
Troupe was performing in this place last night
as we went to press. 1t is their first visit to
us this season. Last year the establishment
enjoyed well'earned popularity, and we are
informed by those who have visited them of
late that the entertainment is the best of the
kind ever given in the State.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
SPECIAL. NOTICE.

THOSE who have claims against the firm of
Mitchell Anderson, will present them to Tabb
Mitchell for settlement; and those owing will
please make payment to him, he being authorized
to settle the business of the firm.
TABB MITCHELL.
ADril JAMES ANDERSON
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

Exy- The District Court commences its
term at this p lace on next Monday.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

PRoGREssING RAPIpLY-Sam Whitmarsh'.
new Livery Stable, land will soon be open
ed for public accommodation.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
INDECENT Sick.

Our delegation in the Legislature have
had passed law in regard to the INDECENT
sick of this county. 1t gives no latitude for
making heavy debt, as heretofore The
bill provides that all persons with venreol
diseases, and diseases produced by intem-
perance shall not be supported in the Hos
pital at the public expense; makes $l2 per
week, the limit of amount that can be paid
for an INDECENT sick person; prohibits the
drawing of orders on the Hospital Fund, ex-
cept as fast as there is money in the Fund
to pay them. 1t also prohibits the contract
ing OF any debt on account of the INDECENT
sick against the hospital, or any other
Fund. In short it limits the expenses of the
institution to the amount Of money received
for its support alone.
By so doing it will be seen there is no
chance to increase the county debt as here
totore by an expensive hospital.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

ANOTHER FIRE PRooF BUILD1NG.-The
Messrs Gibson are erecting fine fire proof
stone building, next door to the Hotel de
LUnion, for Philip w. Thomas, Esq who
designs it for law office. Let us have
more of the same sort.
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18

OFFICE NIUAKAGUA STEAMSHIP C0MPANf, [
m SAN Francisco, April 13, 1857.
The public is respectfully informed that the
Steamship SIERRA .N'ET.ADA will not be dis
patched on the goth inst. Early notice will be
given of the next departure.
c. X. GARRISON & CO., gents.
Southwest cor. Battery and Washington streets,
april Is 1t
The Placer herald., 1857-04-18
COLORS OR RROuzE

The .NEUEST STYLES or TYPE will
be constantly added to the already extensive
stock of Job materials. and fine assortment of
PAPERS AND CARDS
will be kept constantly on hand at all times,
A continuance of the patronage of the old
friends and customers of the establishment is So
iclted, and they assured that no effort will be
spared to give complete satisfaction.
1he Herald being the Oldest established paper
IN the county, having the largest circulation and
Ger, offers facilities for Advertising and Job Work
surpassed by none.
call and be satisfied of the E1ct
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-01-08

WILL 1T BE WARNING A correspoD8ent n.
The Boston Journal says that the wife OF Hunting
100. the forger has been stripped of her home and
Der all IN one hour. The sheriff has sold her house
over her head Her jewels, valued at $l5 600 81 q
with tie Beldens What has been done witt, TN,
vast sums OF money Huntington had Lone can tell
But this 10 true, that want, like an armed man has
come into his family Aud 10 keep herself from
absolute want, she has been compelled TO part with
her clothes and her little ornaments and rernna "a
OF better days SO the career OF crime has ore ruorr
beacon set up IN the pathway of life; one more fgr1
~ has been hurled from the Summit of high posi-
non ana honor IN moment; one more wife and
mother to gather up her little children on who's
heads dIshonor has been stamped without their
fant, Diack as the braid of Cam and 20 ont from,
comfortable home TO meet want and scorn 9, 4
brave the cold, CLASSY eye of the world. and feel
the not oreath OF Its sueeT-one more exarIrla 20
given 10 us 10 teach how the same talents which
leo TO nigh crime and the prison. enployed arigbt
could confer honor and permanent success on the
possessor, ard be blessing to the land Tx a
convict who falls from ship, Huntington hss
parted and ag!tated the waves for q moment and
gone down beneath the surge, and the rolling n,oi
sweeps over bis place, and the tide Of life waves
on forgetting that lie ever lived. Butwho will he
counselled, warned, saved by his eud Who u NJ
believe The lesson that thousands of wears have
taught that integrity and honor are the onIv
paths TO permanent success-PhH Times
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-01-08


Miss Martha Jane Drake recovered $1,000 d..
images. at Cooperstown, New York, a few davs
ago, OF VIM. Waterman, for breseh of promise Of
marriage. "a
The Erie City Bank, of Pennsylvania, closed :ts
doors on wednesday last. II is stated thai ,hs
assets OF tie Bank are equal TO IFS liabilities
Bishop Payne was lately robbed of several hun.
drfa DOLLARS on board q steamboat at New Or.
leans. ~
hes ) ID Sharpe has been unanimously eIec;e
Franklin. Tenn No"eS ? ~
Inc hisck vocalist. known as the BLACK wan. ~
Aoou. 70 give series of concerts In the Northern
AropA '' - ~
aos POLK, of Missouri was inaugurated Mon.
day, 10 the seuate resolution 10 meet in Joint
session on Monday, the 18th, to egec, two Tilted
s1s'ss S-nsso,s was passed over informally.
Jndse Halliburton, ths snshcr of Sam Slick ia
occurring 10 London, on the present condition and
intars prospects IL Csaada
A J. Neaha commences an engagement In
Charleston, g. c., Monday night.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-01-08

POISONOUS SNAKE "A traveller in the interior.
OF Africa, Charles l. Zeyher, gives an account in
nookers Journal OF Botany of serpent which, spits
splitting snake. This serpent is not rsTa he ssvs
N me southwestern district of Africa. L. defends
tsei oy throwing OUT very caustic acid. having
me odor OF torraic, which is sure to blind mere
u IL touches the eyes. He gives an instance ofone
snakes, and which recovered after HAVING been
forced to swallow great amount of ne W 1ailk
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-01-08

HUETIEGToN IN SING SING pRIsoN-The New
York Times has the following acc cunt Of the init
alton OF Huntington, the Wall street torger. in tc
the mysteries of Sing Sing prison:
Huntington reached the prison last Friday OVEN
ing after lite cOnvicts were lock / UT and vxee
shown to cell for the night without any chance
III bio toilet On the following morning an offer
raped at his door and signiicd that his presence
desired in the physicians apar tnleEt where -
was provided with the usual striped wardrobe =
lie was then conducted TO the BARRIERS shop, and
he submit ed to the less of his beard This occu-
pied till IL o'clock, A. NJ, and when the usual
dinner hour arrived he was ready,to Join his con-
freres ID the dining room.
IL VIII be remembered that the Clerk of the
Court asked Huntington after Judge Caproo had
pronounced his sentence, the usual question if he
had any mechanical trade, and was answered in
the negative. Ii seems that he was formerly en-
saged, for three years, iii the furniture business
some where in Hudson street, and on the strpnoih
Of tits he has been assigned 10 the cabinet shon nj
the prison, uuoer the contract of Mr. G.. II Wood
ruff. He il engaged in the simple operation of
saving and planning boards, which is q less INTEL
lectuaI employment than dealing in notes ia Wall
street. But there Is this about The will now
have the benefit Of the shavings
when Huntington first arrived at the prieon he
remarked III the presence of the Deputy Sheriff
and some of the officers, that he knew what the
prison regulations were and intended TO obey
them one luxury he will be deprived of and
that is tobacco; lie has been in the habit of sro.
king fabulous number II segars per diem, Lu:
the change will be likely TO prove beue 70 his
heal b, Ills constitution is said to De much run
down and his countenaHce looks eareworn and
haggard
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Holm X. CUOK General Agent and Co

Holm IL. COOK, General Agent and Col
y lector, would respectfully inform'h his friends
same line o! business the ensuing year. viz SELL
ING AND HIRING OUT NEGNOES, renting out
houses. collecting CLAIMS, &c &C, at the sauna Old
stand Lisles Building, Pearl street, Richmond v.
All business entrusted his will be attended
to with promPtness and dispatch. Thankful for past
favors he solcits Continuance of the same.
sy- Being agent for IA number Of the springs per
sons having servants that they may wish go there
next season by placing them in my hauds and hiring
thea GU with that understanding, will be able to
give them coed situations.
Also, Agent for renting cut Metropolitan Hall.
References -Robt- A. Mayo, Kent, Paine Co, Il
w Fournoy, Harvey & Armistesd, Col. c. Crozet,
VIM. Scot, William B. Newton, Hanover, VIM
w. Michsux Powhatan.
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