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IT, YANxEE MARKsMAN.

The following took place during the Re
volutionary War. Lord Percy's regimen
was about to commence firing at target oi
Boston Common one day, when an awk
ward looking country boy that mad out
grown his jacket and trowsers came up.
"Now, my boys, for atrial Of your skim
said the Lord Percy; "imagine the mark K
be Yankee, and here is a guinea for who
ever has his heart"
Jonathan drew near to see the trial. WheI
the first soldier fred and missed, he slapped
his hand on his thigh and laughed immod.
erately. Lord Percy noticed him. Wher
the second soldier fred and missed jonathan
threw up his old hat and laughed again.
why do you laugh, fellow said Lord
Percy, Grossly. ez5g
sTo think how safe the Yankees are, il
you must know, replied Jonathan.
'Why, do you think you could shoot bet
ter?'
Il don't know; | could try.'
'Give him gun, soldier, and you may re-
turn the fellows laugh said Percy turning
to one of his men.
Jonathan took the gun, and looking al
every part Of it carefully, said, cit won,
burst, will it? Fathers gun don't shine
like this one, but think it is rather lee
tie better gun.' So.
why? Why do you think sop asked
Percy. .-.... E.
sCause know what tbat'll deu, and
have some doubts about this 'ere,' replied
Jonathan. sBut look a'here! You cal
that 'ere mark Yankee, and l won't fire a,
a Yankee II.
well, you may call it British regula,
if you please said Percy. s
sWel, regular it is then. Now fol
freedom, as father says.' ...
Jonathan fred. ..... ..s..... w.
sYou awkward rascal that was an acci.
dent. Do you think you could hit thai
mark again?' inquired Percy. - @
q don't knew indeed; but can give it q
trial.
sGive him another gun soldiers; and take
care that the clown don't shoot you
should not fear to stand before the mark
myself" -a .... -i..
Wen, l guess you had better not try it.
sWhy, do you think you could hit.'
Il don't know indeed, but could try it.
Sire away then.' ss.,..........s g ,...
Jonathan fred, and again hit the mark.
ella! ha! how father would laugh to sec
me shooting at half-gun shot. ...s.
Why, you rascal, you don't think you
could hit the mark ut twice the present dis.
tance from you.' ....... ........-.
q don't know, but Pm not afraid to try
'Give him another gun, soldiers, and
place the mark further OFF,
Jonathan fred again and hit as before.
sThere, guess that 'ere regular is, as the
pirate that father says the judge hangs un-
til he is dead, dead, dead-three times dead
and that is one more death than the scrip.
ture speaks on ....
There, fellow, is guinea" said Percy.
tossed the coin to him.
is it good one?' inquired Jonathan,
ringing it on the pavement. ..
Good? Now clear away ~.
q should like to stay Ind see them fell
fows kill some more Yankees
'Begone! or shall have to put you under
guard. Officer give him pass to Charles
ton, but never let him come among ouI
troops again.
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LITERAL RUNAWAY MATcu.-A capital sto-
ry is told by Texas paper Of runaway
match that come of in that State. 1t seems
that a couple had resolved to get married,
Notwithstanding the opposition of parents
and relatives Of every degree, ana securing
the cooperation Of a friendly clergyman,
they all three mounted their horses and set
out for a friends mansion several miles
distant, where the rights could be solemn
ized without interference. They had not
gone far, however, before their flight was
discovered. and then there was as much
mounting and racing and chasing as occurred
ON the occasion Of g 'Young Lochinvar's'
celebrated elopement with the Netherby
maiden, The lowers and their faithful pas
tor soon heard the noise OF approaching
nnrsuers and gave their horses the spur.
But alas! their enemies were better mountea
and gained fast upon them. 1t was evident
they would soon be captured, when feiic!-
tio1s inspiration of the maiden came to their
aid. ssCan't you marry us rs we run Z"
she shouted to the clergyman. The idea
sstook,n and the pastor at once commenced
the ritual. All parties s'covesed themselves
with glory,o and just as the BRIDES father
touches her bridle-rein, the clergyman pro-
nounced the lovers man and wife. When
the old gentleman FIRST learned what ne haa
done. be was inclined to be furious; but
being gallant old fellow, and adm.rlng 2
dashins action, he soon concluded to forgive
the runaways, in consideration OF the hand-
some and novel manner in which they tri-
umphed over him. ~ ei
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~ z K
Quite sensation was crested TO-DAY in
our sanctum ~ isge, fas, .leek, pasernai
looking rat, that had clambered % the ssxirs.
and anceremoniously and border rulEael Ike.
invaded oue inner chamber, and claimcd a
portion Of our pre-emptcd quarters. 1t was
folly to appeal to his reason, honor or ius.
tice; and, driven TO the extremity, HE the
Free Statemcn Of Kansas, we skouldered
arms in defence of our rights and principles,
ordered him from our claim, and chased him
to his bcnighted regions.
What unmitigated scound5cls rats are
How numerous, how rapid their increase,
and how destructive to property and in ma
ny instances to life? One pair it is compu-
ted, # undisturbed, viii, in three years,
amout to 556, ,808. Ten Of these will eat as
much a. one man, and the increase Of ono
pair, in three years, consums - much -
81, 600 men; but this increase il regulated
BY the supply Of food.
They are found in every civilized country,
and in many haif-clvilized and barbarous.
In some countries, rs in China, tanned and
domesticated like pet cats; while in most
lands every effort is made, in vain, to get
rid Of them. Poison, Cats, Dogs, Weasels,
Ferrets, and Traps, have failed to diminish
their number. They ind comfortable
lodgment in every house, and ON every farm
Of the owners circumstances, and
share bountifully on all the necsssa:ies and
Injuries Of life. One writer says, that
first class grain farm is taxed at least ffty
dollars year to keep its rats; while in cit
les they are destructive to almost every
thing; and their cost to the world, would
in few years build all the churches, and
school houses, and pay for all the preach
ing and teaching the world needs. Some
countries, as China, are provided with pro-
fessional rat catchers, who are expert, but
who can hardly keep them from increasing
in number. They have recently been en-
ployed in California, and have caught great
numbers. Their skins are preserved and ex-
rorted to France, where they are tanned and
peturned to US in the shape of ladies' beau
tiful, delicate kid gloves!
There is no possibility Of estimating the
destructive character of these venemous lit
tie rodent quadrupeds of the genus muss.-
We have heard Of their destroying, in y
single night, the literary toll Of life, the
of an artist, and the handicraft
Of a master workman.
Rats are known as common and white:-
but there is another class, less numerous,
but equally detestable to men, known as
Rat printers. The one that yentured into
our sanctum was not Of this class-he would
have been insultcd had We accused him OF
it. Rat printers, are a biped, of an uhman-
ed genus, differing from the mus chiefly in
having less legs and less honor. Even the
professional rat catchers will not trouble
them, for their very hides are uselcss.-De-
bu0ue Times. s#
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Scene IN AN AporHEcAAf.s SHoP.-Mbiess Dies
me! Pm all of sweate exclaimed a cnnny
little man. as he entered one OF our apotne-
cary shops, on a late warm mornmg' siP Z.
ing the perspiration from his brow IS ~ i
spoke. &C.,, ..sn.a o.a
Of the clerks. -, q
sEh?' oueried the little fat man, with :
sBeo pardon cir; but ! understood You
10 saw You were Oliver Sweat exclaimed
the clerk.
sWell. / am not Oliver Sweat; and you
viii Allow me to remark, that 700 are either
ramarkably dali or coufounded sharp,
Draw me glass Of soda. asfI,s !.
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SHE NEVER WILL MAKE ANY NOISE IN TUE
WORLD. ."-How often do we hear these
words snecringly used by men in speaking
of their contemporaries Especially do We
hear them from the lips of educated men,
who have acquired some little notoriety up
on which they pride themselves. They seem
to think fellow man a cipher, unless he
courts applause, and makes, like themselves,
some little nook or corner of the earth ring
with his name. The injustice of this is
evident. Many man has been eminently
useful to the world who has made no noise
in it. Thousands there are who toll, not for
the glare of nutoriety, digito pretereuntium
n,onstrdri, but for the satisfaction of their
own consciences; and shall it be reproach
to chem, that they have only done that which
Providence apparently wished them to do 2
No, surely; it is enough if they hare ssacted
well their part'' in the sphere which Heaven
has assigned to them, be it never so humble
or unhonored. ltis enough if they haveap-
piled themselves to the practical business Of
life, and in the noiseless tenor Of their way
have opposed vice and aided yirtue-or if
being educated men, they have added the
charm Of lettered elegance to the common
pursuit of business, and tempered with the
glow Of benev olence the severe spirit OF ac-
QUESTION. In short, it is they who practical
", though quietly, serve the best interest OF
their fellow men-and not those who, for
selfish ends, climb the dizzy steep of fame
that live the true life of man, and should
be deemed an honor to their race.
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r< An Irishman wsa sued BY q doctor
for the amount of his bill for medicine and
attendance, and Paddy being called npon to
state why he refused to pay, replied:
aWhy should Ipay for such stun. Inc
medicine was Of no use to me; sure ana ne
sent me two emetics, and diyel the one OF .
them could kape on my stomach.
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r. Latour Mauhurgh lost his les q tho
battle Of Leipsic. After ha nao suneteu
amputation with the greatest courage No
saw his servant crying, or pseeendne e
in the corner Of the room. none 9. yyGe
hypocritical tears, you idle oog!' salo ms
master, syou know that you are gnu, D
cause now you have but ono boot ~ clean
instead Of two.' 80
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sAs state sf JNtC Fork.
nEEDs 4 CONvEYANCES OF ALL KINDS,
IL promptly filled out and acknowledged
Nr once in Empire Block, opposite Pacific House.
Nay l6o7-ni-u
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bank Of Pittsburgh,
Exchange Bank,
4essrs. Kramer 4 Rahm,
3" N. Holmes l. sons.
Willis Boothe, ESQ.
VIM. B. Pusey, Bsq.
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vile.
fSaoklin D'kof Washingioa
0oitiMore.
Oom. kR. D'k Of Baltimore
SsitiDoee Savings Bank.
Aeesrs. Johnston L Bro.
Robert Garret & sons.
=; G.sInr na,se Smith, Esq.
Nasnan Rusey, o
Miles White, !.
NeU Yevk.
Jno. fhompson, Eso.
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Attorneys, Csunselsrs u Law Nstaries Public,
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa.
WILL PRACTICE THEIR PROFESSION
w in all the Courts Of Iowa and Nebraska All
entrusted to their care attended promptly
Especial attention given to buying and selling real es-
tate, and making prescriptions in Nebraska.
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A. COCHRAN,
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA.
WILL. PROMPTLY ATTEND TO THE LO-
w CATION and Sale VI Land Warrants for non
the payment Taxes, and the purchase and
sale OF Real Estate generally. Will also enter lands
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sAnd know Pve loved you almost ever
since knew you,' said May, yielding to the
gentle force which drew her from her low
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COUNCIL va
vxrIIL PROMPTLY ATTEND TO LAND
w Agencies, Collections, Investing Money, LOcat-
ing and Selling Warrants, and all other business
hr,st, nlu.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14

INDICTMENTS AGAINST BATEs.-Ihe Grand
Jury of Sacramento County presented two
indictments against Henry Bates, on Satur
day, for permitting Rowe to use the moneys
of the State of California without compen
sation. He was arrested forthwith and his
bail fixed at $4,000 Application was im-
medately made before Judge Terry for a
writ of haJeos corpus, on the ground that
the bail required was exhorbitant, The bond
of $4,000 was soon after approved, however
by Judge Terry, and Bates discharged. JAS
NJ Rhodes is one of his sureities in $l0,
900.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14

LATER FROM THE SoUTH.-The steamer
Sea Bird, which arrived on Sunday from
the Southern Coast, brought no important
news.
The bandit chief, Flores, had been execu-
ted by the people.
The inhabitants of San Diego county
held meeting on the l7th February, to
take into consideration the feasibility of
opening new road to the Desert gia Will
liam's Ranch, which will shorten the distance
to the Colorado about fifty miles. A commit
report at future meeting.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14
FOR SALE.

FE1HE HOUSE AND LOT located in Au- "a
L burn, diagonally across the street from lii
the Press Q6ice and Immediately in the rear of
the ground formerly occupied BY the Pioneer
Livery Stable. The house has been recently built
and conveniently arranged Tor small family,
the lot is large. and the property will be sold at
a sacrifice to the present owner.
Apply at the Office Of James Anderson. Attor-
ney at Law, or at the premises. for further in
relating to the matter.
Auburn March 5th. 1857.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14

DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE CAUCUs.-A eau
Gus of the Democratic members Of the Legs
lature was held last evening, for the purpose
of nominating candidates for Resident and
Visiting Physician of the State Insane Asy-
lum. The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. Burch Of Trinity; and on motion of
Mr.. O'Neil, MrWhipple of Klamath, was
appointed President. Messrs. Cazgnean m and
Scobv were chosen Secretaries, and Messrs
Westmorland and Showalter tellers. Upon
the first ballot Dr. w. D. Aylette received
40 votes, DR.. Ellis 81, and DR.. Reid s..
DR.. Aylette was accordingly declared nom
mated as Resident Physician. Upon the
second ballot DIR. Kendall received 81 votes
for Visiting Physician, Dr. Spencer 49, and
DIR. Cowan Is. DR.. Kendall was declared
duly nominated as the candidate for VISIT
;no Physician. State Journal.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14
STATE or CALIFORNIA, I

IOINIl on IINItN
Cola,iy Cou,L JP30. Georec ps Ms Crcsiito,S
pN the matter of the application Of William
4 George, an msolycut Dcttor, to be discharged
from his debts; Pursuant. 10 an order Of the Hon.
James T. Hale, Judge Of the County Court otore-
said, notice is hereby given to the creditors Of
said insolvcnt to be and appear before The said
Judge. in open Court at the Court House in the
town Of Auburn. ON che ID day Of March. A. D.
1857, at the hour of 10 O'Clock A. NJ. to show cause
if any they can, why the prayer Of said Nilliom
George should not be granted.
by order Of thc Hon. James e. Hale, Judge oi
The County Court aforesaid.
In testimony whereof. hcrcuno set my hand
-4~- and a0lX the seal Of said Court at Office
S. in the town Of Auburn ttis 9th day
- of January, 1851,
A. S. CIR ANT, Clerk,
by B. F, lirGGNs, Deputy
Jan 3isi-5t
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14
March, 7th, 1t
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

CovNrY or PLACER
district court, lih jNdiciai nisfrict
j. w. Avery VS., VIM. \. Henson. Assignee Of The
Estate of George II, Stephens. Crancr and
Williams. lntcyenors.
PURSUANT to and ly order of said Court
Z made in the above mentioned cause. on the
4th day of March, 1851, at an adjourned term
thereof then held in ana for said county. notice is
hereby given TO all persons holding or claiming
liens on a certain Billiard Saloon, in the town Of
Auburn, in said county. situated ON the west side
Of Sacramento street. between the house and lot
occupied by Saunders n Corbusier on the north.
and the house and lot of A. Robbins on the south,
and formerly known rs the Weaver property TO
be and appear in said Court on Che 2nd day OF the
next term thereof, toWit: on the 2lNday Of April
1897 and to exhibit then and there the proof OF
their liens. And all Liens not 50 exhibited and
proved shall be deemed to be waived in favor
of those which are so exhibited.
(-4- I'm witness whereof I. \. S. Grant
Sd. Clcrk of said county do hereby SET my
- hand and aiilX the seal OF said court
this Cth day Of March, 4. D. 1891.
n. S. GR.4NT, Clerk
BY +. D. llGGNs, Deputy.
March 1th h-Tt
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14

LEGIsLATIvE.-In the State Senate on the
18th inst, an act making appropriations for
the civil expenses Of the government, from
February lst to April 3oth, was placed on
file. The Assembly passed the bill dividing
the State into Congressional Districts, and
also to remove the County seat of Yolo from
Washington to Cacheville. The sum Of
$4,000 was appropriated for the immediate
relief of the prisoners in the State Prison.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14

LATER From CH1NA.-The barque j. R.
Mora arrived at San Francisco on Thursday
last, in 40 days from Manila. She reports
that a ship had arrived at Manila from Hong
Kong the day of her departure, bringing the
intelligence of the entire destruction of the
British factories there by the Chinese.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14
UNION LIVERY STABLE.

BaRNEY & WOODY, PROPRIETORS.
Corner Of East and Sacramento Streets, Auburn
THE propretors have recently erected On
| q large and commodous stable on the LsItA
site OF the cold Crescent City Hotel" 81 N1
where they keep constansly on hand superior hor-
ses for hire. g1d-Good care and attention paid
to horses left on livery at their stable septl5my
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14
March 6. st
STATE OF CALIfORNIA, /

STATE OF CALlFORNIA,
CoUNrl OF nLACuH.
Wooden Steel VS.. Wm T. Henson. Assignee Of
the Estate of Geo. II. Stephens
District CoUrt, llh .R,djciai district.
NBCRSUANT to and by an order of said Court
Il made in the above entitled cause. on the 4th
day Of March, 1851, at an adjourned term thereof
then held in and for said county. notice is hereby
given to all persons holding or claiming liens ON
a certain Reservoir and Water Works located in
the rear o. the American Hotel. in the town of
Auburn, County of Placer, conducting the water
from certain spring called Purly Spring, to
said Reservoir and thence to said Hotel, and the
appurenances thereto appcrtalning, to be and APP
pear in said Court on the second day of the next
term thereof to-Wit: on the 2lst day Of April.
1897. and to exhibit chen and there the proof OF
their liens. and all liens not SO exhibited and
proved, shall be deemed to be waived IN favor Of
those which are so exhibited.
(-4-1 I'm witness whereof /, 4. s. Grant,
S.I" Clerk Of said Court, do hereby set my
- hand and ailiX the seal of said Court
this 9th day Of March, 4. %. 1881.
A. S. GRANT, Clerk,
by +. B. lllGGlNs, Deputy.
March Tth-2t
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14

"P1rcnED INro."-J. NJ. Estell was pitch
into by the member from Sacramento, Mr.
Kune, on Tuesday. Mr.. X. reviewed the
political history of the Lessee in terse and
spirited speech, and the record shows that
Estel had nothing more to say.
Morning Gull.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14

PORTRAIT OF DEcArUR.-Peter Parlee,
in his recoIlections, draws the following por-
trait of the gallant Commodore Decatur
He was rather below the middle size, but
of a remarkably compact symmetrical form.
He was broad sbouldered, full chestcd, t in
in the flank; his eyes were black piercing
and lit with spark Of fire. His nose was
thin and slightly hooked; his lips were firm
his chin small but smartly developed. His
whole face was long and bony, his com
pexion swarthy, his hair jet black and twist
ed in ropy curls down his forehead and
over his ears. Although he was remarka-
bic looking man, and riverted the attention
of every one who saw him. BY the side Of
the quiet thoughtful Jones, and the dark,
handsome, complacent Biddle, his fellow
prisoners, he seemed like a Gagged eagle,
ready to rend in atoms the bar which re-
strained him.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14
STATE OF CALIFORNIAl

CouNTY OF PLACER.
Thomas Woods vs.. His Creditors.
IN the Couaty court Qf P}accy CoUltP.
NO THE CREDITORS or THOMAS WOODS.
| Thomas Woods having on the 4th day of
March, 1851, filed his petition in said Court. pray
ing to he admitted to the bened, Of the Act en-
titled IAN Act for the relei of lusolycnt Debtors
and protection of Creditors approved May 4th,
1852. The creditors of said petitioner orehereby
notified to appear before the County Court Of
said county on Monday. the lth day of May, 1851
then and there to show cause, If any they can,
why the prayer of the said petitioner should not
be granted.
H. S. GRANT. Clerk.
BY T. 3. llIGGlNs, Deputy.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14

CApruRED.-The horse thieves, II. Ellis
and Daniel Coneley, OF whom the citizens of
Stockton were recently in hot pursuit, have
been captured and are now In jail.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14

The "Weehlg Cleaner" is the title of an
interesting paper devoted to the interests of
the Jewish persuasion. 1t is handsomely got
up, and ably conducted, each number thus
far containing much valuable information.
We have no patience with these purely
sectarian newspapers but think this one,
worthy Of the support of the members OF
that persuasion, at least.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14

Hon w. p. Caperton, A P. K. Stafford
S. B. Wyman and Senator Norman will re-
ceive our thanks for Legislative documents.
The Placer herald., 1857-03-14

FoLsoM-Some eight or ten hands are at work
on the abutments for Lindsays wire suspension
bridge, which is TO take the place Of that destroy
ed by freshet some weeks ago. Business re-
mains rather dull