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The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
Gov. Walkers Letter.

WASHINGTON, March 30th, 1857
JAMES BUCHANAN, President of the United
States:
Ny DEAR SIR: | have at your request re-
considered my determination, as announced
to you, declining your tender Of the Office Of
Gov. of the Territory of Kansas. In view
Of the opinion now presented by you, that
the safety Of the Union may depend upon
the selection OF the individual to whom shall
be assigned the task Of settling the difficulties
which again surround the Kansas question:
| have concluded that a solemn sense of du-
ty to my country requires me to accept this
position. am brought to this conclusion
with an unaffected diiiidence in my own abil-
itn, but with fervent hope that the same
overrulng Providence which has carried my
beloved country through 50 many perils, will
now attend and direct my humble efforts for
her welfare, and that nay course will not be
prejudged by any portion of my fellow citi-
zens in or out of Kansas,
understand that you and all your cabinet
cordially concur in the opinion expressed by
me, that the actual bona .fde residents of
the territory, by fair and regular vote, un-
affected by fraud or violence, must be permit
ted, in adopting their State constitution, to
decide for themselves what shall be their So
cial institutions. This is the great funda-
mental principal of the act Of Congress
organizing that Territory, affirmed by the
recent decision of the Supreme Court Of the
United States, and is in accordance with
the views uniformly entertained and express
ed by me throughout my public career
anticipate peaceful settlement of this
question by an appeal to the intelligence and
patriotism Of the whole people Of Kansas
who should all participate freely and fully
in this decision, and by majority of whose
votes the determination must be made, as
the only proper and constitutional mode Of
adjustment. I contemplate no appeal to
military power, in the hope that my coun-
trymen Of Kansas, from every section, will
submit to decision Of this matter by full
and fair vote of majority of the people
will 90, then, and endeavor to adjust
these difficulties, in the full confidence, so
strongly expressed by You, that will be
sustained by all your own high authority,
with the cordial cooperation Of all your
Cabinet. Very respectfully, your friend,
z. J. WALKER.
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Hasty Clippings,

a fast young man in Rochester, N. Y,
recently ran his cutter against that OF a
Dutch lady, damaging the latter somewhat,
whereupon the valiant female leaped out,
collared the man and made him fork over
SO cents to pay expenses.
FAME.-The witty Jack Falstsff had but
a poor opinion of honor and fame. This
is fame" said the fat man, "to have ball
ads made on you, and sung to filthy tunes"
Some descendent of Solomon has wisely
remarked that those who 60 to law for dam
ages are sure to get them.
Ice BRIpGE--At Sioux City, the Missouri
River WAS frozen over strongly enough to
bear teams, from the 4th of December until
the 2lst Of March.
The MINNESOTA GRANT.-The Minnesota
land grant is the largest ever given to a
State or territory 1t is estimated at the
enormous amount Of 100000 acres. The
roads are nearly all through sections of Gov
ernment lands which have not been entered,
and the length Of the roads is over 1900
miles.
Three horse omnibuses are now running
in Philadelphia. They are capable Of con-
tanning a larger number Of passengers than
the ordinary one snd entered at a side door
situated between the wheels.
The people of Peru are SO indolent that
they open pea pods with an oyster knife.
In driving horses, they always have two msp
to each qusdruped-"one to hold the reinA,
and the other to cry whoa
May sorrow find watery grave.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

Curious VERDICT IN VRGINIA.-At
Hartford Superior Court, as we learn from a
correspondent Of the Petersburg Express, a
land suit was decided in a novel way. 1t de-
pended upon the boundaries Of tract ''at the
head of Hodges creek" The testimony as
to where the head Of the creek WAS, was SO
conflicting that the jury could not agree But
as the cost had swelled to a greater amount
than the value of the land, the jury proposed,
as a compromise, that the land should be
sold the proceeds equally divided between
plaintiff and defendant, and each party pay
his own costs. This was agreed to, and the
suit ended.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

LAKE ONTARIO IN THE TINE OF NOAH
Mr.. II. Skeel sends us communication from
South Butler, Wayne county, N. Y, in which
he makes a very curious and interesting state
ment. lremising the account of his dis
covcry' with the generally received supposi-
ton that the surface level of Lake Ontario
WAS, ages ago, several hundred feet higher
than its present position, and of course that
its waters submerged many miles of the coun-
try surrounding it, and which is COW covered
with cities and villages he says:
Il have discovered the former outlet of
this Lake VIXEN it occupied its ancient terri
tory, and before the Rver st. Lawrence had
being. have proofs incontrovertible on
this point, and by them am convinced be-
yond q doubt of the truth of what have
stated. This ancient outlet emptied the
waters of Lake Ontario into the Valley Of
the Mohawk, at or near the locality of Rome,
Oneida county, thence into the Valley of the
Hudson, aud from thence into the Atlantic.
This discovery is the result Of actual obser-
vatons made at the point Of egress from
the ancient lake while | was located as pastor
Of church in Northern New York"
New York Tribune.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

POWER OF GROWTH IN PLANTs.-In Wa
terton's Essay, remarkable statement Of a
nut, deposited for winter store by some ami
NAL under milestone, which lay in a field.
springing up through the central aperture.
Mr.. Waterton then goes on to say, ain order,
however that the plant might have fair
chance of success, directed that it should
be defended by means of a wooden paling,
Year after year it increased in size and beau
ty, and when its expansion entirely filled the
hole in the centre of the milestone, it gradu-
ally began to raise up the milestone itself
from the seat Of its long repose. The huge
mass Of stone is now eighteen inches from
the ground aud is entirely supported by the
stem of a nut tree, which has risen to the
height Of enty-fye feet, and bears excellent
fruit"
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gold than during any preceding year, will
be taken out of our mines in 1857, but it
will not all seek New York. Spectators
in the Eastern States should be warned in
time, or they may bring on the country more
extended financial distress than was ever
before eyperienced
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

The Troubles OF OFFIcE.-John Thomp
son Mason, the newly appointed Collector Of
the Port OF Baltimore, was at the time of his
appointment, one of the Judges of the Su-
preme Court OF Maryland He has been
completely beset with applications for offices,
and, in letter to a friend published in the
Sua, says:
MY policy in regard to removals must de-
pend upon circumstances. | will certainly
dspIace no man until am sure can sup
ply his place with another possessing as good
if not superior, qualifications. Personal ap-
plcations and recommendations will have
little weight with me in making my seIec-
tons | have already determined to ap-
point several persons who have not and who
will not make applications, because know
personally their merits as men, rs well as
their claims upon the democratic party |
care not how strongly individuals may be
pressed upon me, they will not be appoint
ed if better men can be found, and there
fore beg that you will discourage, as much
as you can, a course based upon different
notions"
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

''THE LOST SOUL" Among the birds of
Peru is one known as the "slma perida," or
lost soul, for the following reason: An lndi-
an girl, while collecting balsam, left her child
alone in the forest, and on her return to the
place where she had left it, she could not
find it. Calling aloud its name, the only re-
ply she received was the mournful note Of this
bird, which from that time was denominated
''the lost soul" The legend is beautiful,
and night have been far from the land Of the
Incas, in the vales Of Hyllas.
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PhRnixiana..

The redoubtsbe John Phoenix, in a late
letter, gives the following account of the
meeting between Memphis man and his
better half, at the St. Charles, in New Or
leans. Comment is useless:
Accompanied BY my old friend Butterfield,
who had Joined us at Memphis, landed at
New Orleans, and proceeded forthwith to
the ST Charles Hotel At this great tavern,
Amos expected to meet his wife, who had
arrived from California, to rcjoin him after
three months separation. never have seen
man 50 nervous. He rode on the outside
of the coach with the driver, that he might
obtain the earliest view of the building that
contained his adored one. 1t was with great
difficulty that kept pace with him as he
"tumutuously rushed" up the steps leading
to the Rotunda. In an instant he Was at the
office and gaspng "Mrs. Butterfeld" ain the
parlor, sir" replied Dan, and he was oft. |
followed and saw him stop with surprise as
he came to the door. In the centre of the
parlcr stood Mrs Butteriield. That admira
bic woman had adopted the very latest and
most volumnious style; and having OF rich
silk of greenish hue, looked like lovely bust
on the summit Of new mown hay-stack,- -
buttSihe'u was "PPa4'eu ioi " '"'''VH' o"'
hearing her cry Amos" he answered hys-
tericalIy, my Amander!" and rushed on
He ran three times round Mrs Butterfeld,
but it was of no use, he couldn't get in. He
tried to climb her, but the hoops gave way
and frustrated the attempt. He extended
his arms to her she held out hers to him;
tears were in their eyes. 1t was the most
affecting thing ever witnessed. Finally
Mrs. ButJelfed sat down, and Amos got
behind the chair and kissed her, until their
offspring, by bowling and biting the calf of
his leg, created division They were very
happy; SO were the people in the parlor.-
Everybody appeared delighted; and small
boy, q year or two older than little Amos,
jumped up and down like whip saw, and
halloa'd "Hoopee' with all his mite.
"Buterteld," said |, an hour or two later,
Il suspect that Mrs Butleriicld has adopted
hoops"
"Oh, yes" answered he a saw that stick
ing out. Perhaps it will obviatc the little
tendency she had to blow up am glad
of it,
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The CONTEMPT OF BUsINEss.-N oble souls
with difficulty reach comprehension ofevil and
anrgratitude; they require harsh lessons before
they recognize the extent of human cor
Tuption. Then, when their education in this
line is completed, they rise to an indulgence
which is the last degree Of contempt
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

Jim says the height Of felicity is riding on
the outside Of down-east stage coach, be-
tween two pretty girls, and having but one
cud of spruce gum for the three.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

Wendell Philips defines a politician as, one
who serves God as far AS he can without
offending the devil. This is epigram matte
and not far from the mark
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

Lucy Stone, in 3 lecture in Bangor, re-
Gently said: awe hear Of hen -pecked hus-
bands, but nothing about rooster pecked
wiyesn
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

There is mule near Billnglass, ireland,
that is 6fty-nine years old. The reason Of
mis- living SO long, is the fact that he is to
stubborn to die
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

When minds arc not in unison, words Of
love itself are but the rattling OF the chain
that tells the victim ne is bound.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

LEGAL TENDER.-The law regulating the
payment Of debts with coin, provides the
following coin to be the legal tender, aud we
hope our readers will bear it in mind:
|. II gold coins at their respective values,
for debts OF any amount.
2. The half dollar quarter dollar, dime and
half dime, at their respective values for debts
of amount under five dollars.
s. Three cents pieces for debts Of amount
under thirty cents; and
4. BY the law just passed, we may add one
cent pieces for debts of amount under ten
cents.
BY the law of Congress, passed some four
or five years ago, gold was made the legal
tender for large amounts. Those who, to
get rid oflarge quantities Of cents and small
coin sometimes pay bills with it to the annoy
ance of the creditor, will perceive that there is
stoppage put to that antic by law
". Y. Mirror.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

A regular diet cures moro people than
physic-
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30
Lower California,

The following account Of Sonora, and the
peninsula of California, the country in
which Crabb and his party intended to take
up their residence, and which the United
States have recently been negotiating to pur-
chase, we find in the Alta California;.
The most erroneous ideas have gained pre-
valence in relation to the peninsula of Cali
fornia. 1t has been described as 'the tail
end of an earthquake" and superficial scrb-
blers who have seen its rugged iron bound
coast from a vessels deck, have declared it
worthless and undesirable 1t was probably
from such representations of men who have
never travelled dozen miles in it, who knew
nothing about its resources, that the Cover
ment failed to enforce the determination
which it made to retain possession Of Lower
Calitornis. Agriculturally, it is probable
that the peninsula is not very rich, although
in the vicinity La Paz, and San lose, and Lor-
eto, we have seen the tropical fruits, and
some of those Of the temperate zones,
growing ia the greatest luxurisnce; FIGS,
grapes, orange, hines, bananas, cocoanuts
tamrinds date, and gaavas are the common
fruits Of the country. In the interior are
some very fertile valleys, and the soil, a
light, sandy one, whenever it can be water
ed will produce luxuriantly. But it is in min
erals that Lower California is rich. Some
thirty or forty silver mines, most of them
abandoned from the lack Of knowledge as to
the proper mode Of working them, are known
to exist and some of them are very rich
Indeed it may almost be said that the whole
peninsula is a mine Of silver and the natives.
upon being asked the direction of the silver
mines, point to the rugged range Of noun
tains and say "por hay"-over there, any
where. Placer washings Of gold have been
discovered in several portions of the territory,
and copper is known to exist in large quaint
ties in the vicinity of MuIege. On the Island
Of Caremen, near Loreto and that of San
Jose few miles below LA Paz is salt enough
OF the purest description to supply the whole
Pacific coast for centuries-and the pearl
fisheries Of the gulf have long been noted for
their wealth and abundance. A loyier eli
mate than that of Lower California, particu-
Iarly on the gulf coast, cannot be found in
the world and in pont Of healthfulness,
it cannot be equaIed. AS proof of this, we
may state that out of a detachment of soldiers
who remained there nearly year, not sin
= - fl4@H N@S ip''l " N4'C'VHJ ana h' Que SNt
afflicted with serious illness, and the natives
have saying that when they want to die,
it is necessary for them TO cross the gulf and
90 to Mexico.
In another article, we shall endeavor to
show the benefits which would result to US,
our commerce, and our people 10y the acquis-
ton Of this territory, which we do not believe
will long re main in the possession of Mexico.
The Placer herald., 1857-05-30

WAsnrNGToN, March 30th, 1857
JAMES BUCHANAN, President of the United
States.
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NEWS FOEs ALL!

vTE beg inform customers the Ladies In
NE .ular reI1y % show Yea one OF
the s-aa1rst displays. Fancy STAPLE DIZZY GuoDs
bsfJre offered this market We husT ncT 10
fal DESCRIPTION immense stock. Suscei,t
TIA; of Ladies Dress Goods sreh French
English IerinOs eoii-n Plsds blacf aus fancy Ss
De sines Maatas Shawls richest French batreite-
res. silk Boane's LADIES'. Misses and childrens Shoes
Dafaasks ara Enbroid.rei window Curtain. Csl;eoes
Uinrhas Fannes Lineys Satiets. Donesties and
thous2n Is Other articles TO eron. cannot
be beat ty whether ia stie i'y price We
sin adhere Uo;c-- CHEAP NpSEiL HEAP"
eyrrytndy the store on the
First. stp5 EOSER, BRO. * FREY.
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STORAGE WANTED.

WEars repaired store in Fire Proofwarehouse.
any quantity OF Grain Produce Merchandise. OF
ho mostliberal
H,vngargs and airy stairs r1rtculsr will
taken Of Household Furniture Agricultural implements.
sni all kinds liable
eGsced a.the lowest are proofra;esb
er loIxcr when desired.
Locrs. aud ". and y.
shirping by River Rail-
= cad. Applyto noyi GEO. FOSTER x CO.
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NEW STOVE STORE,

HAMES SCAETLIN. JR.. Of TIE late firm of Ja-aes
80 Seartiin sen. has ed and Tin
ia opposite the oil State Rank VII he Intend.
keeping alar-s Of stoves the latest
ylcs Alse Nantel Crates and Thu Ware wholesale and
retail the best Give him call before Tur
CHASING els, now
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KEEN a. PRESTON

UsAVE .heir Fall and Winter soes
goods embracing every variety OF merchandise they
have usually kest.
largest aud hest selected stock
have ever got STYLES suburb and prices law
No visit this market this Fail withost
Is pleasure shaw choice
sectior whether be will leave
better pat from the fact OF tie beauty of
the STYLES and combinations of rich coors.
Of the best American manuaetories will make him
feel prouder Of his country
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OLD oSN EGO LINE.
From foot Broad St: ~. daily No trsusshipaenta
Albany Troy. Mark packages "old Oswegs Line care
Sinclair d Co., Toledo, o.
PkOPRiETOss AGENTS.
r 8. Littiejohn. 100 Broad street. NewYork.
FitzhughS LittieIOhn. Oswego. NJ
Sinclair & o.. Toledo, Ohio.
Geo Poser 4 Co.. Ersnsrille Ind VIZ
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PELEs! pll,E>!. PILEN!I!

~ call the se4tion Of the public
se Ing certificate from Of ecta-
bic citizens Mr. Vale ths Law of the
cf The Courier 6es etas Cns aud formerly
philadelphia:
Dr.. DyrEDear sir:-I hereby certify that have heen
ahied with the Ples used is
bottles Of Barnes Pile Lotion. and everything else could
hear b1t allto effect for they da little good
About months since. coumenesd using your
for the Piles. and have the hsppiaes say
they have had the desired eject they have
tGis most dtressng complaint. consider this almost
miracle for an 50 years of age sincerely recon-
mead them all a.Ieted with the above plant.
Sigaed, p. VALE,
No. 73 franklin street.
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IamEs ScaNTLlN. IR..

Gas lust received by Railroad 10. OF Backs Paten
clipper Cooking Stoves improved. 1t is the hest
heaStul stove in ALS0 alototfaney fNN MEI
GRATfsS Of LATEST STYLES. novis
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Wvl. REILLY.

XNHOLES ALE AND RETAIL GROCER AND
w PRODUCE MERCHANT. MAIN STREET -Thsnn-
ssrsiyned would afor the public
vicinity that having
ofthe Senior the OH. Reilly he in
eends Produce thu old
stand He this opportunity ofrernrnng
psstfavors ntendst erortto merit eonnu-
aaeo oil the same ie20-Iy WILLIAM REILLY.
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PINE LUMBER.


THE LARGEST STOCK ~ THE CiTYt
Ohm +. GLOVER Il CO.. corner Of Main and seventh
81 ssreers Evansville lad would respectfully inform the
Public that they have in yard and for sale lo~ CASH
complete isornent OF seasoned Pine Lumber embracing al
qualities and v Tongned and Grooyed Pine and
Ash Flooring; Dressed ant un1resssd Ceiling Castings and
Pam s 9J 900 feet sound Common BoNrds suitable for
shops encing No Pine and Poplar Shingles
Re made order the prices Shelving.
Doors sash Blinds Mantle Pieces Moud,nes Frames
Doors aud Windows &c. Bills % to all
who send forthen. Orders from sdance will receive
prourtatteatIon fehr2 ~
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Sc. CHARLES E,OTEE,

fHE undersigned Lessee OF this newly erected sna asmi-
rably adapted IOrEL tales pie Announcing to
the public Generally and especially arriving
densrng the Portland Wharf this hnsc Is
rlcty furnished and ready for the Of Quests.
BseEy lie Of Furniture bedding. and Decd the building
is t;tea with articles expressly fae:uTed
for the house. -. .-.
situated the ST. CusELTs Is Immediately az theiandir
the pTnc ppng pOist for louisville. Where near
all her nrst arrive and from whence they de-
the West and South this hoHse affords coryenin
and cOa the traveller heretofore experienced at
this tont.
PronriceDr this
Establishment command liberal share public patron
age he intends deserve The House with its
grounds cool. shady and genera convent
ousurpasea transient house IL hall be kept
rs-c Hoteacs OF the tials of oh
an cstr%t
Mr. " RgnDISG. well known 70 the travelling public.
from long connection with Hotels IN Louisville
ra-d m assist the general the house
The patron age of the public is respectfully solicited.
y9i-t w. W. OWEN. Proprietor.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
NEW ARIsANGEmENT

that may be able TO devote my
ntiy 20 the. IRON AND HEAVY HARDWARE part OF our
sesaess nave disposed OF part
ssfy house 90 Nr. MATTHEW DALZELL. who will =
- ne old stand under the style Of DER. DALZxLL
assor Of everything in the Groe
ms would aEe this opportunity Of sincere
nssks 20 the for liberal
extended 20 ior aadrsspeesieiy ask
taeir Iavors asd would
40. ASA credit az this house. SAMUEL ORE.
March l. 1855.
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CARTEns sPAaisH MIxTIRk


Let tlic Afflicted Read and Poudcrt
q Ninfallihleromedy for Scrofula. Kpgsevn Rheuua-
IA tisn. O0stinate Cuane0us E-s PIN
the Face. Botkes Bo;is. e and Fever Chronic
Eyes Eingworn letter. Sad Head Enlarz
and Pam ofthe Bones and oiuts. Stubborn Ulcers hills
Disorders. Lumbaso Spinal Corluiu
arsng frO njudciors Of Mercury. Imprude in
Life or Impurity the Blood.
f- This great Alternative neiiere and Purifier Of the
Blood used by the thousands .rateu patients
parts OF the United States who testify daily the renal
kab performed nv the OF al medicines
''CA RTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE NeuT alEis. Rheu-
matisu. Scroala EruptoBs the Skin Lis Disease
the Throat. Female Complaints. Pains Aching 90
Bones aud Joints speedily put light By using hs
gre ~ aud IN estimahe remedy.
For all dIeases the Blood nstA- has yet been found
gently and efficiently the ivsr ad strength
the digestion. gives the
clear and healthy aud the by
disease broken down by the OF youth
tive vigor and strength
Forthe Ladies' paraty better than all the
-1eties used few doses of CaETER'S SPANISH
ure will all ofco-p lexion bring roses
aantling to cheek give eas'cy and prove
the general health remarkable degree bcyona all
medicines ever hesrioi.
The isrre aumhcr eeise.tes 'nh we have received
rom Persons from all parts Of he United States the test
evidence thFtther hug Ehori it. The
Keepers nagistratss. physicians Sad public known
the all add their testimony the wcaderful
Call the Agent and ret Creuar aud Almanac and read
the this of all medicines
Meme rssuine uuIess.fra.a BENNETT & BEERS Prcpri-
etars No Pearl Richmond Va to whop all orders
Cor prIiss and Agencies must be addressed
For safe by liaIiock & Stoddard. Evansvills Halloek
Pa-menter Princeton;C. II. Clark. Viucennes and by
dsalersin medicines generally. snxs