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The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
Blasting Stumps.

The Ohio Cuit'y0'or relates the experience
of w. A. CHI, of Columbus, Ohio, in clear
ing field of stunps by gunpowder. which
really appears to he u most powerful stump
EXTRACTOR He cleared a stnmpy field of
twenty acres clreapiy and expeditiously, the
following plan being pursued for each stump:
Select place in a large root, near ,the
ground, and with an inch and quarter au-
ger, bore in, slanting downward, to as near
Tire heart Of the base of the tap root as you
can judge; then put in a charge of one or
two ounces of powder, wi safety fuse, and
tamp in dry clay or ordinary tamping mate
rial, to 6l the hole some six inches above
the charge then touch fire to the fuse, and
get out Of the way. The blast will usually
split the stump into three pieces, and make
1t hop right out of the ground. If the
charge is put in too high up, the blast will
only split the top of the stump, without lift
inr it."
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
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The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
READ AND REFLECT.

DIR. CHARLES II. TOZER'S CARD TO TIE
AFFLICTED.
Quick cures and io,c prices at the Old established
Office, 9Th ST.. 6et,C, en- J g. X
nR. TOZER returns his thanks to his numerous
IL patients for their patronage. and would en-
brace this opportunity to rcmi nd them that he
continues to consult on those difficult case of We
NEREL which have bafied the skill of some of the
most celebrated physicians of the age, and upon
which he has necer JaiIed to perform a radical
cure
DR.. Tozer's reputation as Physician stands un-
equaled His exclusive attention to diseases of the
genito urinary organs, for so many years, renders
him perfect master of syphilitic diseases.
The large number of aggravated cases that he
has perfectly cured after they have been given up
by many Others is the only proof that physician
requires of his ability. Dr. Tozer would state
that he can cure any and all cases or varieties of
the diseases, no matter how long Standing or
what progress the disease has made, every pa
tient can rely upon cure
DR.. ToZer has, it is well known, taken pa
tients from the very verge Of the grave, and
restored them to perfect health. He would fur
ther state. that he deems it sufficient to attract
the attention of those who might need the ser
vices Of II physician in all cases, but Particular
ly those enumerated in this advertisement ex-
cepting they would test my merits a prac-
tltioner. and the result Of my practice has been
thus far satisfactory to my patients and myself.
Nor do l deem it necessary to fill columns of
the newspapers with fulsome cmpric and bonn
bastic advertisements, protesting my ability to
heal all diseases flesh is heir to, for to do that
must be something more than man, but to give
those that are afflicted with Vcneral. Chronic.
and other diseases. to understand from long cy-
pericncc. | am fully competent to treat them
successfully.
My regard for the dignity of the medical pro-
fessiOn; to which | have the honor to belong.
deters me from committing any act savoring of
rank quackcry, and regard for my own dignity
would prevent my placing myself on par with
qnacks and nostrum vendors of the present age
| offer no fraudulent or genuine certificates or
rults of my superior qualifications as a prac
titioncr; neither do | assume to myself medical
honors to which am not entitled. but merely
ask those who are diseased, to read the differ
ent advertisements relating to the cure of pr
vatc diseases, and judge for themselves where
to rely for relief (My rooms are so arranged
that can be consulted in private at all hours
of the day, from 9o'clock in the morning until
in the evening0
Gs'~ Persons with Chronic Darrhna. Dyscn-
terry, Local Weakness. Nervous Debility. Low
Spirits Lassitudc, Weakness of the Limbs and
Back, lndispositon. Loss of Memory, Aversion
to Society, Love of Solitude, Timidty. SelfDis-
trust Headache Pains in the side. Affection of
the Eyes. Pimples on the face. Sexual and 9th.
er infrmites in Man, &c. will find it import
ant to consult DR. G. II. TOZER, at his office,
9th street, between Il X Sacramento.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
THE HOUSE AND THE FARM.
Proper Training of Apple Trees.

AS the proper culture of the apple has
been subject of greater difficulty than that
of any other fruit in California, we extract
the following directions as to the best mode
of training this tree, found in the report of
the Committee on Fruit, at the last Indus
trial Exhibition of the Mechanics Institute.
The writer, who has had much experience in
the modes Of cultvating the apple in the
Southern Atlantic States, says:
wherever the plan of heading down the
young trees so that they shall throw out a
section of branches near the ground, has
prevailed success in raising apples has been
the result BY forcing out branches near
the ground, a constant shade is given to the
trunk of the tree and the earth around it is
kept cool and moist This enables the sap
to ascend and descend freely, at all times, to
all parts of the tree Again, by heading in
the sides branches, the buds nearest the
trunk, which otherwise would remain dor
mant, are forced into fruit spurs, and the
terminal bud and those nearest it throw out
a subdivision of shoots, which, with their
rosettes of leaves Ohe germs of fruit spurs
TO be fully developed the next season) afford
a shade for the interior of the tree which
gradually becomes mass of fruit, inside, in
stead of presenting an open struggling head
of naked canes having apples only on the
ends of the twi 6, liable to be whipped off
by the winds and blistered by the sum-
Other advantages, such as greater facility of
getting the fruit and pruning the trees, are
in favor Of low training. Your committee
have been frequently panied to witness the
persistence with which some cultivators con-
time to offer to purchasers high grown trees,
without urging upon them the necessity of
heading them down or planting out The
result Of this highly censurable conduct is,
that there are found all over the State orch
ards where the trees have trunks from three
to six feet high without a branch. Examine
every such tree, and it will be seen that the
bark is tight and dry, and the trunk in most
cases dead on the side next the sun. Every
such cultivated tree is worthless and will
soon perish"
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

MADAM said very polite traveller to a
testy old landlady, eff l see proper to help
myself to this milk, is there any improprety
in it'"
II don't know what you mean; but if you
mean to insinuate that there is anything
nasty in the milk, I'd give you to understand
that you've struck the wrong house There
amt f.st lair in it, for as soon as Darth
Ann told me the cat was drowned in the
milk, went straight and strained it over"
The Young man tainted.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
To Make Clothes WATERPROOF.

A new method is thus described:-Ta
about thirty ounces of alum, and dissolve in
thirty quarts of water. Then dissolve in
another vessel the same number of ounces
of acetate of lead IN an equal quantity of
water. On mixing the two liquids, there
will be precipitate in the form Of powder
created, which is the sulphate of lead Turn
off the liquid, which retains in dissolution
the acetate Of alum, and plunge into it the
fabric desired to be made impermeabe to
water or other fluid. The cloth should then
be kneaded with the hands, until it becomes
thoroughly saturated, when it should be
taken out and exposed in the air to dry
Goods rendered imperneabe by this process
retain no unpleasant odor after the second
trial.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
AN ALABAMA SHERIFF.-One of our ex-

AN ALABAMA SHERIFF.-One of our ex-
changes tells the following:
A process was issued directed to the Sher-
itf of county, commanding him to serve
copy of the accompanying document on
Henry Starkwether ct al. In due course
of time the process was returned to court
endorsed thus: "Served the within on
the defendant Starkwether, as commanded;
but the other defendant, Et AL, have ascer-
tained, by diligent search, for over month,
does not reside in my Bailiwick."
Sheriff - counfv
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

CoNFERRING FAvoR.-In lS49, when
the cholera broke out among the Shawnees,
in what is now Eastern Kansas, they called
upon Dr. Francis Barker, n Baptist mission
ary for medical attendance. lie rode to
their relief, fifteen miles, on dark, stormy
night, and administered to them, without re-
turning home until they were out of danger.
On their recovery, the women and children
of the settlement, came in body, on horse
back, to get pay for taking his medicines!
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

Her pREsENCE-"There is something TO
me-" says an eminent statesman, 'very soft
ening in the presence of woman; some
strange influence even if one is not in love
with them. | always feel in better humor
with myself and everything else, if there is
a woman within ken"
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

The onion is superior disipfectant. Two
or three good sized ones, cut in halves, and
placed on plate on the floor, absorb the
noxious efluvia, &c, which are generated in
the sick room, in an incredibly short space
Of time. They should be changed every few
fsay six9 hoars.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

The mold on docayed fruit, stale bread,
moist on wood, Sc, is shown by the micros
cope to be plants, bearing leaves. flowers,
and seeds, and increasing with incredible ra-
pidity, for in few hours the seeds spring up,
arrive at maturity and bring forth seeds
themselves so that many generations are
perfected in day.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
GLOVE ANODYNE
T00THACHE DROPS
Complain no more Of Aching Teeth.

These Drops have been extensively used by thousands
whose experience has proved that the Anodyne will give
immediate and permanent relief after the failure of every
other remedy 1t is pleasant to the taste and SMELL and
lew applications will entirely remove the pain and soreness
rom decayed TOOTH that it be filled and rendered
as useful as When the pain proceeds from the face
or from the around tooth apparently sound this
Anodyne will give speedy relief by rubbing few drops
on the part affected.
Prepared and sold by 4. Ii. & ID. SANDS, Whole
sale Druggists, No 100 Fulton-street New York.
.S Co, end REDINGTON u O., San francisco; RICK
" COFFIN, Marysvle; L. H. MCDONALD IL Co, Sac.
rarnento; and by Druggists generally,
For sale by HENSON H4ZELL, Druggist
Auburn, Cal.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

Rev. Mr.. Williams, the reputed Dauphin
of France, was recently in New York lie
is an exceedingly companionable old gentle
man Of 65 or 10, with an open, ingenious
face, and pleasing manners, the Indian pro-
1ie and complexion, and is as full of anec.
done and incident rs his life has been of curl
Gus western adventure. Mr.. Williams is
still full of the faith that he is "Dauphn of
France"
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary, are considered as wishing to con-
tinue their subscription.
2 If subscribers order their papers discontinue
ed, Publishers may continue to send them until
all charges are paid.
g. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
papers from the office or place to which they are
sent they are held responsible until they Settle
their bill and give notice to discontinue them.
T. If subscribers move to other places without
informing the publisher, and the paper is sent to
@ss-Notice should always be given of removal.
s. The courts have decided that refusing to
take paper or periodical from the Office or re-
moving and leaving it uncalled for, is prima facie
evidence of Intentional fraud
@S-Postmasters would oblige, by strict full
flment of the regulations requiring them to noti-
fy Publishers, once in three months, ofpapers not
taken from their office by subscribers.
M1-Unde the law of Congress papers orc not
charged postage in the county in which they are
published.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
MAILS.

Arrivals and departures of the Mails to and
from Auburn:
Arrives from Sacramento at II o o'clock NJ.
From Iowa Hill. Illnoistown. and Yankee inns
at u o'clock, a. NJ.
Closes for Sacramento at Q, =. NJ. For the
north at noon.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

The newspapers seem to know everything:
Here, now, is a recipe that might be used to
prevent infectious grief at some funerals:
"ln peeling onions, put large needle half
into tho mouth. The hee,lle attracts the
oily juice of the bulb, and any number may
be peeled without affecting the eyes"
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
THE FARMERS GUIDE

TO Scientific and Practical Agriculture.
BY Henry STEPHENS. F. Il. s. of Edinburgh and
the late J. i. MORTON, Professor O: Scientific
Agriculture in Yale College, New Haven.
vo.s. Royal Octave. 1000 pages. and numer
ous Wood and Steel Engravings.
This is contcsscdy, the most complete work on
Agriculture ever published. and in order to give
it IA wider circu lation the publishers have resolved
to reduce the price to
Five Dollars for t,,c two Volumes.
When sent by mail (post paid) to California and
Oregon the price will he 81. To every other part
of the union and to Canada (post paidD. So.
E1s- This scorh is NOT the 0Id "Booh Of the FMm.'
Remiitanccs for any of the above publications
should always be addressed. post paid, to the Pub
fishers. LEONARD SCOTT Co,
No. 81 Gold street. New York.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

A recruit going through the exercisesH If
sword cut, asked how ho shoul parry
"Never mind that" said tie old hussar, '.only
you cut-let the enemy parry"
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
READ AND REFLECT.

nR. CHARLES II. TOZER'S CARD to the
IL afflicted of California. In approaching any
new course of systematic inquirJ. there are
certain points concerning which the inquirer
lie should comprehend distinctly what the sub
ject Of inquiry is-Health and Disease
Ii we can form and fix in our minds clear
conception of the state Of Health, we shall have
no difficulty in understanding what is meant
by disease. But beyond, thou gh not above these
objects Of investigation Of the human body. we
have another and still nObler end. II is to lay
before you in such plain terms that YOU cannot
me mistaken and will know where to apply for
relief
use the word DISEASE generally, and before
speak of the signs of particular diseases, it
VIII be proper to take general view of symp-
toms. When person is troubled or afflicted
with disease. which causes a weakness of the
back and limbs, pain in the head, dmness of
sight loss of muscular power, palpitation of
the heart, irritability. nervousness, dyspepsia
arrangement of the digestive functions, gener-
al debility. symptoms of consumption. and many
others which are better explained than put on
paper and require Medical or Surgical attendance
it would be we'll for them to inquire if there is
physician who is competent to attend them
and who understands the application of medi-
cine and whose Scientific Attachments in his pro-
fession, and whose age and experience entitle
him to your confidence. Considering these things
DR.. Charles II. Tozer has concluded to inform
you that are afflicted, advertising his place of
business, stating that he has been successful prac
tltoner for over twenty-five years. and has
ATTENDED AND CURED HUNDREDS,
when they have been considered by other physi-
clans and have been pronounced by them past
recovery. Therefore, you may rely upon him
as one in whom secrcsy and the utmost conf
dencc can be placed.
DR.. G. III. 7. would invite all that are anlc-
ted to call on him, and if he does not administer
for them. there will be no charge made. Let
no false dellcacy prevent you, but apply imme-
diatcly. and save yourself from the dreadful con-
sequence which must follow those who neglect to
receive attendance.
DR.. G. II. Tozer's oficeis on 9th street, near
the Belvidere Hotel; between and X streets.
His rooms are so arranged that the Doctor can
be consulted without the fear of mOlestation.
ass- Office hours. from in the morning until
s in the evening,
C. ii TOZER. NJ. D.,
9th ST., between Il X, Sacramento
Nov. 2Sth 1891. 3m.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

To CLEAN GLAss.-Common newspaper
Is one of the best articles. The chemical op-
Grafton Of some ingredient of the printing
ink gives beautiful polish. Slightly moist
en- piece Of paper, roll it up and rub the
glass; then take dry. soft piece and repeat
the process. No lint Will relnain, as in the
case of using cloth.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

Youth no less becomes the light and care
less livery that it wears, than settled age his
sables. and his Weeds importing health, and
graveness. Shakespeare.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
CHEAP PUBLICATIONS.,

CHEAP PUBLICATIONS!
NllE largest stock in this market comprising
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Also very large assortment of Miscellaneous
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and, in short, every other kind.
Magnificent velvet bound Bibles and Prayer books
Velvet and Antique bound Catholic Prayer books
The British Poets, in morocco, antique binding
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Also-a great variety of beautiful Illustrated
Boohs, well worthy the attention of buyers, and
which will be sold cheap to suit the times.
Books far Little Folks. of every variety of
style, size and description.
.Magnifcent Pearl haiaid and Mache .al5ums
re-" Orders from the country promptly attend
cd TO.
still at the old stand 67 j street, Hitler IL
Andrews Building, Sacramento.
Jan 2-my GEO. ii. LOVEGROVE.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
NEW ORLEANS.
NOTICE,
TO LIQUOR DEALERS & MERCHANTS

A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of the Oils ne
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for giving ARTIFICIAL STRENGTH to IL
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Also all the information necessary to conduct such
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to successfully compete with the oldest liquor
dealers. Address through the Post Office,
=. LACOUR, New Orleans
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gar, is put up in 2 gallon packages at $5 per
good shipping order.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
COURT OF SESSIONS.

COURT OF SESSIONS.
Hon. JAMES f. HALE, Presiding Judge, f.
Frey and Rufus Smith. Associates.
Meets on the second Monday of February, May.
August and November.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

COUNTY COURT.
Hon. JAMES E. HALE, Judge.
Meets on the second Monday in February, Nav
August and November.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
DISTRICT COURT,

DISTRICT COURT.
Hon. JOHN NJ. HOWELL, Judge.
Meets on the second Monday in January. and
the third Mondays in April, July and October
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

PLACER COUNTY OFFICERS.
Hon. J. E. Hale, County Judge.
Charles King, Sheriff.
Tabb MITCHELL County Clerk
Philip Stoner, Treasurer.
Philip W. Thomas, District Attorney.
J. w. Spann, Assessor.
S. G. Elliott, County Surveyor.
Percival c. Millette, Supt. of Common Schools
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
WIN. e. Miller, 1st District, Auburn;
Robt. d. Egbert, 2d District, Illnoistown:
William Duck. Sd District, Yankee Jims.
The Board meet on the first Monday in Februa
ry, May. August and November.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. DEALER IN
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The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

GARDENERS IrEM-A correspondent Of
the Mokelumne Chronicle says: by the way,
| suppose you are open to conviction, and
if you will just step in my garden,
will convince you that couple of inches of
chip-dirt, spread around strawberry slips, or
any other plants, will do more to preserve
moisture around the roots than gallons of
cold water put on by artificial means.
have proved it this dry spell. I find that
my strawberries have grown double the
amount under chip-dirt than those have that
were without it. This morning | spread
slight coat over a portion of very dry soil,
and to night find the top of the original soil
moist and cool, while the part that was ex-
posed to the sun, is as dry as husk
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
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