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The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

E% The Board of Supervisors commenced
their August Session on monday and ad-
journed yesterday morning The amount of
scrip allowed by them reached $4,000 This
is $4,000 less than was audited at the Nav
Term Next week We will inform our road
ers Of the condition of the county fnan-
ces. We think the exhibit will prove to our
taxpayers that the county is working out
debt under democratic rule.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
The Placer County Democracy in Council

Col. Weller, Hon. Jos. Walkup and Thos.
II. Williams, Esq. addressed the Democ-
racy at Iowa Hill, on Tuesday, and Yankee
Jim's on Wednesday, of this week. We
are informed that the meetings were largely
attended-they were genuine old,fashion-
ed political turn outs. The miners rallied
from the tunnels, flats and gulches to hear
Califoruia's favorite and tho true men that
are associated with him upon the ticket
Great enthusiasm prevailed. This is but the
premoutory symptoms of the Democratic
tornado that will sweep over the State on
the I'd day Of September.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
SURGICAL INFIRMARY.
Washington st., aboue Dupont, San Francisco.
DIR. II. BEVERLY COLE, Surgeon.

THIS INSTITUTION has been opened for the
J. accommodation of those from the Interior,
who repair to this city for surgical advice and
operation. 1t is provided with every convenience
Of larger establishment. with the advantage of
private apartments and advice, suitable nursing,
diet, etc.
DR.. CoLE's office and residence at the Infrmary.
Office Hours.-Morning until clock; After
noon from to 5.
N]-Medcal gentlemen from all parts of the
State particularly invited to visit the lnstitu-
tion and attend its clinics.
august 18th, l857.-3m
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
Declinatiou.

Mr.. Editor: Having been nominated by the
Democratic County Convention for the Office Of
Public administrator, without solicitation or de-
sire on my part, I most respectfully decline the
honor Yours &C., THOMAS COFFEY.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

w Westmoreland, formerly K. N.
Senator from this county, is said to be
seeking custom house appointment at San
Frsncisco-having dsspaired of getting a
counselship to Australia. Office is not
seeking the man" very sharp
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.


THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of tho county
l. of Placer are hereby notified that pursuant
to proclamation of the Governor of the State of
California general election will be held on We'd
nesday, the Second day of September, 1857, at
which the following officers are to be elected;
4 Governor; Lieutenant Governor;
Justice Of the Supreme Court full term
Justice Of the Supreme Court (uncrpired
term,
State Treasurer. (fuN term,
State Treasurer, (unerpireS term,)
attorney General,
SMte Controller,
Surceyor General
State Printer,
One State Senator, (tuN term,
One State Senator, (unerpired term,,)
-Four Members of assembly,
Three County Supervisors, lone for each
Distriet.)
One Superintendent of Common Schools,
One County Surreyor, (unerpirea term.)
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

SETTLED Up.-Miton S. Latham is the
only collector of San Francisco who has ov-
er settled up with the United States govern
ment ION the square" Credit to whom
credit is due.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
Notice.

The gentlemen who have received the nomna-
tons from the different political parties in Placer
county for the State Senate. are invited to be
present and participate in the discussions at the
time and places above designated.
T. II. SIBLEY.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

HIGH TAxATIoN.--The Age says that tax
es on Sacramento City property are now le-
We'd at the rate of nearly six per cent, on
their assessed value,
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

OREcoS FRuITs.-Iu Portland, fruit buy.
ers are engaging winter fruit at eight cents
per pound ($S 80 per bushel} and "the rise"
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
Sacramento AGENCY.
Regular Democratic Nominations.

Regular Democratic Nominations.
JOHN B. w ELLE9,
OF Sacramento.
For Lieut.. Governor,
JOSEPH WALkUP,
....... Of Placer County.
For Judge Of the Supreme Court.
STEPHEN J. FIELD, (long term.l
OF Tuba County.
PFTER Il. BURNETT, ishort term.l
OF Santa Clara County.
For Attorney General,
THOMAS II. WILLIAMS,
Of El Dorado County
For State Controller,
J. W. Vaudeville,
OF Tuolumne County.
For State Treasurer,
THOMAS FINDLEY, [long term.]
OF Nevada County.
JAMES L. ENGLISH, [short term
OF Sacramento County.
For Surveyor General,
HORACE A. HlGLET,
OF Alameda County.
For State Printer,
JOHN O'MEARA,
PAY THE DEBT"
COUNTY TICKET.
For Senators,
J. II. BAKER, full terml
OF Bakers Ranch,
JAMES ANDERSON, [uncxpired terml,
OF .auburn.
For Assemblymeu.
D.B. CURTIS, of Ophir,
NICHOLAS KABLER, Of Tamaroo Bar,
a. 7. K SAFFORD, Of Yankee Jim's,
WM. Q. 6TRATTON, of Dutch Flat
For Superintendent Of Common Schools
PC. MILLETIE, Of Auburn.
For County Surveyor.
S. G. ELLIOTT, Of Beals' Bar.
For County Coroner.
]. ". EsMOND, Of Iowa Hill.
For County Supervisors,
lst Dist-WM. E. MILLER, of Auburn,
Cd Dist-JESSE p. POWERS, of Iowa Hill
Sd Dist.-WM DUCK, Of Yankee Jim's.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
To the Public.

p. II. SIBLEY Republican Candidate for the
Senate will address the citizens of Placer county
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15
Public Speaking.

JAMES ANDERSON. Democratic candidate for
the Senate, and other nominees Of the Democracy
Of Placer county will address the people as fol-
lows.
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY,
Printing Materials,
AND PAPER OF EVERY KIND!
AGENT FOR
J. C. White & Co., T.. r. IVe56s Type Foundry,
HOE cos PRESSES,
AND
The Placer herald., 1857-08-15

N. B. The bearer Of ELECTION hs'uitb ,be
must receive the same from the hands VI ,rJ. M
Judges of Election. Returns should pc l""A'7
cd Immediately TO the County Clerk
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
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-03
JOB PRINTING

The Office of The KASzAs News is furnished
with complete assortment of the newest styles
of Type, Borders, Flourishes, Cuts, Cards, Fancy
Papers, Colored Inks, Bronze, dc, enabling the
proprietor to print Circulars, Cams, CERTIFICATES
or Srock, DEEDS, PosrERs, and an other kinds OF
JoB PRINTING, in a manner unsurpassed in the
country. Particular attention paid to printing
all kinds of Blanks. Orders for work promptly
attended to when accompanied with CAsI. ''Ex-
cEIs1oz" is our motto.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-03
The Act of 1857, as

The Act of 1857, as
now construed, would
read as follows every
bona inhabitanto of the
Territory of Kanzas, be-
ing a citizen of the Uni
ted States, over the age
of 81 years, and who
shall have resided 6
months in said Territory
before the next general
election for members of
the Council and House
of Representatives, and
NO OTHER person whatsO-
ever SHALL be entitled to
vote at any general cleo
ton hereafter to be held
in this Territory" but no
such citizen shall be per-
Hlitted to uote unless he
has first paid q Terrific
riOI tar.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-03
Rates of Advertising.
The KaIlzaS News.
sATURDAY.:::::::::::::=:OCTOBER 3, 1857.
[oRIeINALll
PROCLAMATION No. 8.
Read, Refecti, Ponderiis

"1sothermal Equilibrium" Rampant
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-03

<1Ot VI 4SO' PfOS
EVERY boEa tide in
hfbitant of the Territory
of Kanzas, being Il citi-
zen of the United States,
over the age of 81 years,
and who shall have resi-
ded 6 months in said Ter
ritory before the next gen.
eral election for members
of the Council and House
of Representatives, and
NO OTHER person whatso-
ever SHALL be entitled TO
vote at any general elec-
tiun hereafter to be held
in this Territory"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
SUPERIOR COURT.

The Spring Term of the Superior Court
e. ,bj, county was held last week-Judge
Dick presiding, and VIM. Lander Esq.,
Solicitor. -.
The only capital case tried was that oil
Sam. the property of a Mr. Sloan for killing
? frIIow negro-the former ID and the lat
Ter 10 wears old. He was convicted OF
man-slaushtcr and sentenced t" receive 81
L,sbes and be sent out of the State
Mark Brewer. white man, was tried ana
convicted of forgery in two cases. lie was
s.ntcpccd to stand in The pillory one hour
r.c,ive 30 IaShcS, remain in Jail six months
aud then receive the same punishment again
Rrewcr j. an old offender, and deserves the
Severe punishment inflicted. We learn that
+ ba. not been long since he was whipped
IN Moore or Montgomery county.
John Mitchell was convicted of horse
stealing aud punished with 80 lashes.
The Judge has ordered an extra term OF
tbc Court to be held on the first Monday ii
Juuc.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
soUrHERN POLICY.

We notice that several of our exchanges
in the Southern States are discussing the
subject of the Rights of the South, her
present condition and future prospects.
Those able papers, the Charleston Mercury
and the Richmond South, discuss the sub
ject with ability, and display much good
sense in the well-written articles which ap-
pear in their columns from week to week.
But with all due respect for their judg-
ment, we question the policy of such dis
cussions at this time. Last year the coun-
try was agitated, from centre to circumfer-
ence, with the momentous question of slave
ry and southern rights; and after the cleo
ton of Mr. Buchanan TO the Presidency,
and the triumph of the democratic party,
whose principles have ever tended towards
an acknowledgment of the rights of the
Southern States, we had entertained the
hope that the matter would be allowed to
rest for while at least. 1t is generally
acknowledged that Mr. Buchanan's election
was a triumph of the great principles of
equal rights and equal privileges, and that
in him the South had friend who would
advocate and sustain her claims to justice.
And as this triumph looked toward the
establishment of peace, by allaying the
strife of contendng political elements
would it not be better to wait until the
| supposed danger assumes form that would
justify the re-agitation of the question as
to the best means of defence and protection!
| With the President on our side, and the
| cooperation of the U. S. Senate, and, a:
we fondly hope, the influence of the mex
House of Representatives. we think the
| South has nothing to fear from fanaticism
One of the main objects of the North j:
to keep the country agitated with the ques
ton of negro slavery, for it is only in thi:
way that breath can be kept in the nostril
of fanaticism Without something to ex
cite the masses, the people in that quarter
would lose sight of a matter that does no
in the least interfere with their welfare.
Many southerners prefer to have thu
subject dropped for while by our presses
in order to see what effect it will have Oh
northern sentiment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
MARRIED

In this town, on the evening ofthe 18th inst,
by Rev D. Poenick, Mr. Jas. w. Patton, Jr., of
Asheville, to Miss Corneha c., daughter of late
Rev. Cyrus johnson.
In CASTOR county, on the 10th instant, by
Wesley Davenport, Esq, Mr. VIM. C. Dunn to
Miss Margaret A., daughter of Mr. Geo. A Gray.
In Mecklenburg county. on the 30th ult., Mr.
John G. A. Orr to Miss Matilda Monteith
In Johnston county, Dr. A. K. Dunn to Miss
Angerona w. Hinton. -
In Burke county, on the 9Th inst, Mr. Alex.
S. Greenlee to Miss Elizabeth c. Glass.
On the 9Th instant, at the house of John Por-
ter SEN, Mr. G. d. Brown of Wolfsvllle. N u,
to Miss Mary z. Porter Of Lancaster, ,. &C.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. J. r, Pickett, J
F. ReNard Esq, of Charleston. S. c., to Julia
B., daughter OF the late Brown Bryan, of heraw.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
DIED,

In this town on the l4th inst, Brawley Oates,
son of C. E. & NJ. l. Spratt, aged years and
ii months.
In Raleigh, on the 9th inst, Mr. VIM Stronach,
a worthy and useful citizen.
In Goldsborough, on the 9th inst, DR.. David
G. Freeman, aged 81 years.
In Fayetteville, on the 9th instant, Mr. +. c.
Hall, merchant of that town, aged 43 years Mr.
Hall was consistent member of the Methodist
+. Church, exemplary i'll all the relations oI nus
band, father, son, and citizen.
In Fayett, vile, on the i1th inst, Mr. William
R. Wiley, ldest son of the late Rev. Philip B.
Wiley, aged "a years and months.
In Mecklenburg county, near Charlotte, on
the l4th ult, Mrs Elizabeth NJ. Edwards, wife
of Andrew j. Edwards, in the oath year OF her
age The deceased had been for several years a
consistent member of the Associate Reformed
Church. During her last lingering illness her
powers of endurance were tested by severe bodi-
lv suffering for several months, yet her faith and
confidence in the Saviour of sinners failed not
When her hearing almost gone and speaking
was painful, she would often quote the precious
invitation of the Saviour: " Come unto me all ye
that labor and are heavy laden and / will give
You rest" and often gave utterance to the eX-
preston: "Christ is my only hope" Earnestly
longing to depart she finally fell asleep, leaving
her friends to hope that with her {" to die was
gain COM.
In Providence, Mecklenburg county, on the
9Th ult, of typhoid fever. J. j. Robinson, son OF
VIM. p. Robinson. in the 2lst year of his age.
True it is that g in the midst of life we are in
death" How solemn is the thought Of death,
and especially when near and intimate com
panion is its victim. But yesterday blooming
in health Just on the green Verge of manhood,
he now lies pale in death. The fair prospects OF
life were laid out before him, upon which he was
Just entering, when the unrelenting hand OF the
King of Terrors led him away to his long and
silent home Thus the threshold OF life, de-
parted an estimable youth-poss essed of an open
and generous heart he secured the confidence
and esteem of all around him. His amiabie tenn
| per and disposition rendered him an agreeable
companion As son he was devoted, atfectionate
and kind; as friend, constant, zealons and true
| "Hope looks beyond the bounds of time,
When what we deplore,
Shall rise in full immortal prime,
And bloom to fade no more"
A FRIEND.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
White Sulphur Springs,
CafaWba County, u. C.,

Situated so miles North of Charlotte, %
miles West of Statesville, and 20 miles
East of Morganton; at the foot OF the
mountains and in vicinity unsurpassed
for the salubrity of its air
The Pronrietor, DIR. E. o. ELLIOTT,
announces to the Public that his house is
again open, with every accommodation for
the reception of visitors:
The peculiar tonic, Alternative and invig-
Grating properties of this wafer render it
invaluable in diseases of the Liver. Dys-
pepsia, Chronic Diarrhoea, Nervous Debili-
ty, Heartburn, Spinal Diseases Inclpient
Consumption. Scrofula, EruPtive Diseases,
and all cases of debility accompanied with
defective appetite and want of assimilation
r. Visitors can procure conyeyances
from Newton to the Springs at all times.
May 10, 1857. 46-lm
Fayetteville Observer copy a times and
forward bill to Newton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
MECKLENBURG DECLARATION
INDEPENDENCE.

Tomorrow being the eighty-second An
niversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration
of Independence. and as the people of Char
lotte and of Mecklenburg county, together
with their fellow citizens of North Carolina
and adjoining States, are now assembling
for the purpose of participating in the cele-
bration of the day, we publish below copy
of the Resolutions adopted in the town of
Charlotte on Friday the Goth day of May,
1775, with the names of the siguers attach
ed:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

A VOLCANO IN GEORGIA.-ln Walker
county, Ga, about 10 miles from the town
of LAFAYETTE, volcano has come to life in
PIGEON Mountain, which has been showing
signs of eruption since 1856. A letter in
the Augusta Chronicle says:
"About midnight on the 24th the earth
was violently agitated several times. The
citizens in the vicinity were aroused and
terribly frightened by the commotion.-
When observing the mountain they were
more than ever terrified, for brilliant light
was plainly seen issuing from the summit.
The atmosphere soon became strongly I'M
pregnated with a disagreeable sulphuric
odor On the following day thick torrent
of smoke and ashes assembled from where
this light was previously seen. This was
perhaps owing TO the elements being cover
ed at the time with a very dark cloud. No
blaze has yet been seen to issue from the
crater. 1t has continued about as above
described ever since, emitting smoke and
ashes without intermission. The crater is
thought to be about 100 yards in diameter.
No one has yet ventured near enough to
ascertain anything of its general DEPTH
Several springs in the vicinity have totally
| disappeared"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
state of North Carolina,

MECKLENBURG COUNTY,
Superior Court Of Lac, Spring Term, 1857.
Ordered by Court that Special Term
of the Superior Court of Law fur Mecklen-s
burg County, be opened and held at the
Court House in Charlotte. on the FIRST
MONDAY in JUNE next.
Witness, j. r. KERR, Clerk.
n. B.-Suitors and witnesses will please
take notice, and attend at the above time
and place. j. b. X. CPk.
May 10, 1857. 46-ot
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

FAMINE IN FINLAND.--The latest accounts
from Russian Finland continue to give
most distressing picture of the famine raging
in that unhappy country. In the districts
of Uleaborg, Wasa, and Kurpio alone, out
of population of $4,000 souls, no less
than 100000 have no other means of
subsistence than begging, or eating the
unpalatable bread made from the bark Of
trees. The mortality is consequently very
great, and it is daily on the increase, as the
dreadful famine typhus has broken out
with great maliginity. The distress is such
that children have been seen who for want
of other food have actually eaten off their
own fingers. Liberal contributions have
been sent from Hamburg and Lubbock.
Upwards of $4,000 have been RENTED
from Sweden, and as soon as the ice
disappears several vessels with corn and
flour will be despatched to the relief OF
the sufferers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
ND HAWKS, who is to deliver the Al

MP HAWKS, who is to deliver the Ad-
,-,.s at the celebration on Wednesday, ar
VI .,1 on the Monday evening train' and
u. -. erected at the depot by large con-
. # our citizens. Gen. j. A. Young
dressed him on behalf of the citizens ex-
1;.,o- IN him a cordial welcome, and al
Ia in complimentary terms to the eff
i s,r,. made by the reverend and distinguish
iG', r.ntIeman to preserve the history of the
Gu Gu nth State. lie was then escorted to
his lodgings.
coy. BRAGG, we are gratified to state,
III arrive in Charlotte on Tuesday eve
nine for the purpose of participating in
,he Doth of May celebration.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

SENATOR SUMNER IN PARls.-Mr w alsh'
the Paris Correspondent of the N. Y. Jour
al of Commerce, in his letter of April 6th'
says:
Senator Sumner has been in this capitol
a fortnight or more. l have seen him only
once, and then he was pressing with quick
stride, on the Rue de Rivoli. English gen
tlemen who have been seated near him at
the Galignani Reading Room, mention to
me that they were struck by his stature and
athletic frame, they could discover no ira
ces of ill-health. We may anticipate
complete recovery. No French notice OF
his presence has yet appeared to my knowl-
edge There is an attempt to get up an
American dinner for him, which we may
presume will fail the less ecIat and ditfu-
sion for our domestic dissensions, the bet
ter. Mr. Sumner has left his card at the
hotel of the Minister, Mr. Mason; the latter
caused his card to be left at the lodgings
of the Senator. This, / believe, Is all thai
has passed between them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

FROM MEx1co.-New Orleans, May 10.
CITY of Mexico dates to the 29th have been
received. The Sonora fllibuster expedl-
ton had created some excitement ana some
four thousand troops had been sent against
It. 1t was reported that the flliousters had
captured several points.
The difficulties between Spain and Mex
ico are said to be settled.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19

REMARKS.-Cot is somewhat de-
pressed-the receipts have been light.
We note another slight advance in the
price of Corn. The receipts of Flour have
been fair, and we note slight advance in
price Trade during the week has been
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
DESTRUCTIVE HAIL STORM.

We learn that most disastrous storm
of hail and wind visited portions of this
county on Thursday evening last. the 18th.
II tho countrv southwest of Charlotte we
ar, informed that the wheat, cotton and
corn. has been entirely destroyed. In
some localities stones fell nearly the size
Of hen-eggs. killing chickens, pigs, &c.
The wind did considerable damage to
fences and houses. One gentleman inform
cd us that in some places, where the wind
driltrd it. the hail was a foot deep on the
ground
The prospects of some of our farmers
are by no means cheering. The backward
season had a very injurious effect on the
crops. and now the hail has again blasted
the expectations of the planter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-19
RESOLUTIONS,
Read by Colonel Thomas Polk.

ReSolred, That whatsoever directly or in
directly abetted, or in any way, form or
manner, countenanced the unchartered and
dangerous invasion of our rights, as claimed
by Great Britain, is an enemy to this coun-
try, to America, and to the inherent and
inalienable rights of man.
ResoLred, That we, the citizens of Meek
lenburg county, do hereby dissolve the
political bands which have connected us to
the mother country, and hereby absolve
ourselves from all allegiance to the British
crown, and abjure all political connection,
contract, or association with that nation.
who have wantonly trampled on our rights
and liberties. and inhumanly shed the blood
of American patriots at Lexington.
ResoLred, That we do hereby declare
ourselves free and independent people.
are, and of right ought to be, sovereign
and self governing association, under the
control of no power other than that of our
God and the general government of the
Congress to the maintenance of which
independence, we solemnly pledge to each
other our mutual cooperation, our lives,
our fortunes, and our most sacred honor.
ResoLUed. That as we now acknowledge
the existence and control of 10 law or legal
officer, civil or military, within this county
we do hereby ordain and adopt, as rule OF
life. all and every of our former laws
wherein, nevertheless, the crown of Great
Britain never can be considered as holding
rights, privileges, immunities or authorities
| therein.
ReSoLred, That it is further decreed, tina
all, each and every military officer in thi
| county, is hereby reinstated i'll his former
command and authority, he acting conform
ably to these regulations. And that every
member present, of this delegation, shall
hcnceforth be civil officer, viz: a Justice
of the Peace, in the character of "COm
mittec man." to issue process, hear and de
termine all matters of controversy, accord
ing to SAID adopted laws, and to preserv'
peace, union, and harmony in said county
and to use every exertion to spread the low
of country and fire of freedom Throughout
America, until a more general and organ
lied Government be established in this pro
vince.