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The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

The new mill erected by the owners of the
Confidence claim, we understand, works like
charm. 1t is what is termed "circular"
mill, or, rather, mill with "circular" bat
terry. We learn that the whole arrangement
was delivered at the claim at the extremely
low price of S25oO, and was put up and in
operation in two days. 1t has eight stamps,
arranged in circle, and requires much less
power than the old fashioned mill, and yet
crushes as much, or more, than by the old
plan. There has been much talk about this
plan, and many feared that it would not
work as we'll as the discoverer imagined.
Now there is no doubt about it, and from
its great simplicity and cheapness, it is pla-
ced within the reach Of every one
Union Democrat.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

CHINESE LICENSE REvENuE.-The collec-
tor of foreign miners licenses of Ell Dorado
county, sold in the month of December last,
7l9 licenses; in January sls, and in Febru-
ary 73l; making in three months, 2,20s
licenses, yielding to the State and county,
including the cost Of collection, *o,O72.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

PAINFUL yesterday, a son
of Anthony Garran, of this place, aged
about twelve years, while attempting to
shoot a bird with small pistol, received
the whole charge in his left hand, which was
injured to such an extent as to render am
putation necessary.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

There is now in operation in the city Of
New York, one Mandatory of hooped skirts,
that will use in the year 1858, over 1900
miles of hoops.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

Exs- Harvey S. Brown has been appoint
ed District Attorney of the County of San
Francisco by the Board of Supervisors, to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of
Mr. Osborne.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

HALF-PLEDGE.-The Amador Ledger says
that the people of Mokelumne Hill have Ia
ken one-half the temperance pledge, and
drink nothing stronger than lager, 100 gal
Ions of which was consumed last Sunday
night.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

re- At a meeting Of the Democrats of
Oroville, on Wednesday evening, resolutions
were adopted in opposition to the admission
of Kansas into the Union under the Lecomp-
ton Constitution. Judge MCorkle and 9TH
ers spoke for the resolutions, and Gen. Har-
ris in opposition.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

LEGISLATIVE FAvoRs.-We are indebted
to Senators Anderson and Ferguson (of Sac
ramento) and Messrs Curtis and Kabber for
interesting documents.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

RoNDo.-F. B. Berry has been fined 800
in the Court of Sessions of Sacramento for
playing rondo.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

E Christian Strubling was burned to
death in his cabin on Poor Mans Creek, Ne
vada county, one night last week. He was
thought to have been intoxicated, and to
have fallen in the fire.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

LONG TERM-C. J. Stevens has been con.
victed at Mariposa of Murder in the second
degree. He had had a difficulty with Hobi.
Ter, and killed him. The prisoner was SEN
fenced to term Of 20 years in the peniten
tiarv.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

Ey- The police of San Francisco broke
up gambling nest on Sunday night, by the
arrest of four persons.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

BUNCoMBE LEGIsLATIoN.- Assembly.
on Tuesday, passed Mr.. Havens' amendments
to the Constitution to provide for the hold
ing of biennial instead of annual sessions
of the Legislature From the first we have
conceived this to be move for "buncombe;'
and do not see that the action of the House
has given it better phase. AS a measure
of economy to the State, it will not be found
Gf adopted by the people, to possess any
merit. If it is sought to lessen the expenses
Of the Legislature, why not limit the pay OF
members to sixty or seventy days, and give
them nothing for their services if they extend
the sessions beyond that time. 1t is to be
hoped the Senate has fewer Constitutional
quack doctors than the House, and will take
an early opportunity to quash Havens bant,
ling.
The people do not want to be eternally
voting on amendments to the Constitution.
They prefer new Constitution at once; and
desire the question again to come before
them, SO they may make general and useful
notifications.
Rich QuARrz.-The Sonora Democra'
says another rich deposit has been found in
the Italian quartz claim. One piece Of
quartz was taken out supposed to contain
fifty ounces of gold. Out Of two pans Of
rotten quartz and dirt, they realized two
thousand dollars.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

Eg" Our San Francisco correspondent
says the verdict in the Bates case has excited
good deal of surprise in that city. The
people down there can't understand it.
Same way up here!
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

Ez- George Favier intends trying to walk
10 consecutive hours at the Hotel de France
Sacramento.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

Ice five inches in thickness has been OBJ
tanned near Columbia.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13
NOTICE.

THE undersigned having sold his stock Of
l. goods, hereby notifies all persons who are in
debted to him, to come forward and settle their
accounts without delay SAM HYNEMAN.
Auburn, March 18th, 185S.-lm.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13
E1y- Last week the Placer Courier indulg-


ed in few highly complimentary remarks
of the ladies of the "Divide;" upon which
we put in a word or two, that has brought
Boust back at us with sockdolager, that
was intended to runate us entirely among
the fair sex. That hair oil advice was deci
dedly good, but we assure our cotemporary,
that in case we have to run in opposition to
him, we have plan that will wipe him out
cleaner than shot gun: we'll make it a con
dition that nary feller shall speak more than
five minutes at time on any one subject.
This rule will prevent our amiable friend
from ever getting in word-before he could
get under headway, we would call time on
him.
FATAL AccIDENT.-Hans Anderson, was
killed by the falling Of bank of earth upon
him, while working in his claim at Dotan's
Bar, on the 4th inst One leg and an arm
were found broken when the body was extri-
Gated. The deceased was thirty-five years Of
age, and a native of Norway.
CoMpRoMIsED.-The Ell Dorado Ditch
Company and the miners of Michigan Bluff
have compromised their difficulty regarding
the price of water The miners of that place,
struck against the old rates, fifty cents per
inch, and demanded reduction to thirty
three and third cents. After standing out
several weeks, the matter was settled by
the company agreeing to sell water in future
for thirty seven and half cents per inch
consequently all have gone to work again.
EE- DR.. Bates left Auburn last Saturday.
He stopped day or so in Sacramento, and
then continued his journey to San Francisco.
Eg- We are indebted to the State Agri-
cultural Society for a copy of their annual
Report-containing the laws Of the society,
proceedings of the last State Fair, Judge
Eno's address, and other interesting matter.
EYs- William Waddle, men
toned by us two weeks since, as having
a large tumor taken from his leg, is rapidly
recovering. But little suppuration has taken
place, and the wound is rapidly healing.
The patient expects to be out ere long.
Eg- Gov. Weller has pardoned VIM Da-
ley, who was sentenced in this county to one
years imprisonment in the Penitentiary, for
assault and battery.
A large number of citizens vouched for
the good character of Daley, who had been
imprisoned over six months.
VoID OF TRuTH.-The last Placer Press
states that Lieut.. Governor Walkup came
up from Sacramento to raise feeling of in
dignation against the jury that acquitted
Bates of stealing the States money. This,
as we'll as the statement that Mr.. Walkup
desired us to "come down heavy" on that
jury is totally devoid of truth.
The Press may be mean-spirited enough
to receive dictaton in the Bates trials or any
other matter, and perhaps judges us by itself
We claim, however, to have sufficient indie
pendence to take just such positions on any
subject that seems to us best, without regard
TO the opinions of any body.
Es5" Our San Francisco correspondent
a. - Al, D.t i
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

"THE MoNroR."- is the It'll le of a
new weekly, published in San Francisco,
which has come to hand. 1t is devoted to
the advancement of Catholicism,
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13
Arrival from the South.
SAN FRANCIsCo, March IL

The steamer Senator arrived this evening.
bringing papers from San Diego and Los
Angeles to the 9th of March,
The grain fields in San Diego and Los An
geles counties are suffering for want Of rain,
A hire occurred at Los AngelesEon the
25th OF February, which destroyed property
to the amount Of near $4,000. Among
the property consumed was the tinsmith shop
Of Hale & Childs, together with the stock.
valued at $4,000. II .{fffl I0 !
LATER FROM SALT LAKE.-MessrS. Acker-
man and Morgan had arrived in Los Angeles
from Salt Lake City, which place thew loft
on the 9th Of February. The Mormon news
is Of little interest. I Z iV TIT;
They say that an order was issued BY the
church, about the 10th Of January, that the
people should have boxes made, to contain
about $50 pounds, to pack their grain in.
and bring them to the Elders, who would
take charge of them and "cache" them in
the mountains. Another order was issued.
that company Of 1000 men should hold
themselves in readiness to 90 into the noun
tans on the 18th of February and cut off
supplies coming to the army.
The authorities ofSalt Lake are represent
ed as still inclined for war and seem deter
mined to keep the United States troops out
side the city; at all events until the crops are
gathered in.
There was a rumor in circulation that
there had been an engagement between tho
Mormon forces and the United States troops.
in which the latter were defeated; but the
report was thought to be without foundation.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13
Later from Puget Sound.

The Commodore arrived at the Bay on
Tuesday from the Columbia river.
The Portland Standard contains some
important intelligence regarding the mines
of Oregon and Washington Territories. A
gentleman direct from the Shuswap mines,
who was in Portland few days before the
steamer left, exhibited some dozen ounces Of
gold dug by himself and another man.
VIM. Peon and Antoine Plant, two half
breeds, residents of Colville Valleys, arrived
at the Dales short time since, with about
! fifty ounces of coarse gold, which they stated
they had procured in Shuswap country, which
is about $50 miles Northwest of Colville
and 400 miles due North from the Dalles.
Shuswap country comprises the streams
emptyng into Thompson's River from the
South. Thompson's River is a tributary of
Frazer's River. They had about as much
more dust which they had disposed of to Mr..
Mcdonald, in charge of the Hudson Bay
Company, Fort Colwell. They represent the
Indians as quite hostile to Americans, and
would not advise any to venture into the
country, unless in large parties-ffty at least
well armed.
The gold they washed principally from the
banks of the river, and it was everywhere
abundant, wherever there was earth to hold
it. The country is rocky and mountainous
in the extreme, with scarcity of grass.
They also brought information, which they
say was derived from Mr.. Mcdonald, and
since confirmed by later arrival, Of the
success of the miners at Colvile. The win
ter having been unusually mild, with very
little snow or rain. All the streams have
been very low, thus enabling them to reach
the bed rock without labor. A Mr.. Sullivan,
formerly from California, took from the
Pend Oriele river, near it's mouth some sixty
ounces in few days. Heretofore they Lave
only washed the surface. say ten or twelve
inches in depth, below which was sand not
containing gold. The existence of large de-
posts upon the bed rock is now demonstra-
ted beyond doubt, and we may look for en-
couraging returns during the summer.
1t is perhaps not generally known that
there is quite settlement at Colville. There
are some twenty farms, two stores, two grist
mills, one saw mill, &c, entirely at the meri
ey of badly disposed Indians. Were adequate
protection offered, capital would seek invest
ment in mining operations which now the
risk prevents
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13
The Gadsden Purchase.

The San Francisco correspondent of the
Sacramento Union says:
The Gadsden Purchase. just now, seems
to be attracting considerable attention from
people in this city, | hear Of several who
contemplate emigrating there soon; and a
company, to consist Of not less than fifty per-
sons is now forming, with capital Of sl5.-
900, for the purpose Of exploring and mining
in that region. When the capital stock
shall have been paid in, and the requisite
number of men obtained, the expedition will
proceed to San Diego, and from thence to
Fort Yuma. and up the Colorado to the rino
Villages. From That point they will pros
pect in search of diggingS. Judge Ilcslep
and Oscar Smith are known as the origina
tors of the expedition. Several wel-known
gentlemen from California are now in the
Purchase-amonr them Mr.. Wainright, for
merly auctioneer in this city, A. II. Clark
and Others and hattering accounts have been
received of the mineral wealth of the coun-
trV,
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

Ey- The life and confession of Major G.
Bolin alias David Butler, who was executed
at Nevada last week, has been issued in
pamphlet form from the office of the Nevada
Journal office. We are indebted to the
publishers for copy.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13
Whole number of prisoners. Feb. 2S. 1858

o@V
The rames of the escaped convicts brought
back were Thomas Thompson, Thomas Hugh
es and Edward Mclaughlin. The name Of
the escape" was John Walch, sent from
San Francisco for grand larceny, for two
years. His term Of Imprisonment would
have expired on the I'd of August, 1858.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

STATE PR1soN.-The following are the
particulars of the condition of the State
Prison for the month of February:
Total number of prisoners, Jan 31st SIG
Received during the month of February 22
Escaped convcts brought back. 3
Total, SAL.
Discharge upon expiration of sentence IL
Discharge by pardon 3
Escaped
*
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13
Died.

Died. atftf
At Ophir February 23d, of Hemorhage Of the
Lungs. WILLIAM SCHMIDT, aged 81 years. o native
of Sweden and late of New York.
At Ophir. March 18th of inflammation Of the bow-
els JACOB II. HENDERSON, aged so years, q native
Of Sweden, late of New York.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13
CHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of an execu

SHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of an execu-
- tion to me directed and delivered, on the 9Th
day of March, A. D. 1858, issued out of the Hon.
District Court, 18th Judicial District, for the
county of Placer and State OF California, on q
judgment rendered in said Court, on the 25th day
of January, A. D. 1858, in favor of H. N. Crom-
well, and against E. G. Ferguson, Joseph Sawyer,
A. M. Peterson, E. Ewick, Harry Mattison etal,
comprising the Independent Company, for the
sum of 1919 IA, with interest upon the sum OF
1919 IA, from the 25th day of January, A. D.
1858, until the - day Of April 1858, at the
rate of 10 per cent per annum, and for costs OF
suit taxed at S149 Is, l have levied upon ana
will expose to public sale to the highest bidder
and opposite Main Bar, on Monday, the - day
of April A. D. 1858, at the hour Of IL O'Clock,
NJ, all the right title, interest and claim which
the said E. G. Ferguson Joseph Sawyer, A. n:
Peterson, E. Ewick, Harrison Mattison ct al, had
on the 18th day of October, A. D. 1857, in ana
to the following described property to-wit A
Mining Claim situated on the Middle Fork OF tho
American River, and known as the Independents
Company Claim, joining on and below the Empire
Co. claim, supposed to contain about 400 fees
down the stream, from said Empire Co. claim.
Also, 21 Wheelbarrows, II Shovels, ii PICKS, !
Tin Pump, Carpenters Tools, Stove, Crockry:
Tin Ware, &C., &C., belonging to said Independent
Co.'s Claim, said property is located oppccise
Main Bar and within this county. All OF wnicn
named and described property shall sell as afore-
said, or so much thereof as may be sufnclent 70
satisfy the above judgment, together with 'ne
costs due and to become due thereon.
CHARLES KING, Sheriff.
By L. L. BULLOCK, Under Sherin'
March 18th, ls58.-3w pf $24
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13
Birth.

On Thursday night the 18th inst, the wife Of
Hon. JAS Z. Hale, of daughter.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

STILL NoToRIous-The New Orleans Pic
oyune says that l. c. Woods, mail agent from
San Antonio to San Diego, has arrived in
that city, on his way to Washington, for the
purpose of laying before the administration
the result of his observations and the teach
ngs of his experience in regard to the mail
service in the region over which his rou.e
extends and to suggest plans, in his opinion
both necessary and feasible, for making that
service more effective and useful.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

Ex" Sam Hyneman, the old residenter,
has sold out his business at the stand at the
round corner, to Mr.. Belzel, and he calls up
on delinquents to square up. Advertisement
in another column.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

THE STEAM WAGoNs.-Th5 steam wagon
which was being constructed at Sacramento,
on the plan of Overton's invention, is still
incomplete, in consequence of lack Of funds
The enterprising projectors have already ex-
pended $4,000 on the wagon, and but small
sum will be necessary for its completion.
Mr.. Warren P. Miller, of Marysville, is con.
structing a steam wagon on new principle.
1t is expected that it will be ready for an ex-
perimental trip during the coming week.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

Eg- Gov Weller has drawn up set of
rules for the regulation of the State Prison
that will undoubtedly have beneficial effect
upon the future workings Of that institution.
Dels~ The editorial ace of the Placer Press,
desires us to state what right they have to 60
and demand of Sheriff King if prisoner is
in certain cell. No right that we know of !
Sheriff King can use his pleasure, either to
admit or refuse any one who desires to see
a prisoner in the Jail. 1t is a matter of his
own option, except when those who are le-
gally authorized to visit the prison, desire to
enter.
If the Press desires further information in
regard to Jail matters, by calling upon Mr..
King we have no doubt they can be accom-
modated. More room left for boarders!
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

A letter from San Jose de Nicaragua.
states that Gen Jarez has visited Commodore
naulding, on oard the Wabash, and, in the
name of the President of Nicaragua, had
thanked the Commodore for the great service
he had rendered to the people of that coun-
trv, in disarming and sending the tilibusters
away.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

The Cleveland Herald says an association
Of spiri'ualists are engaged in putting up a
bnld.ng at Randolph, Chautauque county,
New York, which shall be perfect cony
from the human form, minus the legs. The
eyes are the sky-lights and the mouth is the
front door, and all the viscera of the BODY
fill their parts in this edfice. The building
is designed for the use of the association.
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13
new STOVE g. TINWARE STORE
G.. F. HOLMES & co.

In Holmes Fire Proof Brick Bui1d'ag,
AUBURN, CAL.
THE subscribers would respectfully in. a
l. form the citizens of Auburn and vi
cinity that they are now opening at the
above stand large stock of
Stoves, Tinware, Kitchen Utensils,
etc., ETC.,
Which will be sold at the lowest CASH prices.
Tin, Sheet-IrOn, and copper work
done promptly upon order, and in manner to
give entire satisfaction.
To persons desiring anything in the above line,
at prices to suit the times and keep assortment
demanded by the market.
70 Particular attention paid to RooF1No; for
which orders are solicited.
IF. HOLMES Il co.
Auburn March 18th '58-mY
The Placer herald., 1858-03-13

FATAL AccIDENT.-Hans Anderson, was
killed by the falling Of bank Of earth upon
him, while working in his claim at Dotan's
Bar, on the 4th inst. One leg and an arm
were found broken when the body was extri
Gated. The deceased was thirty-fve years Of
age and native of Norway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-14
City Intelligence.

Tm PorIcE COMMISSIONERS AGAiS.-rhe Police Commits
sioners have habit OF going into secret session when
they get through with their public meeting and doing
lot of business that might Just well be done openly
Their proceedings are allowed transpire little by little
and takes about week get all the facts out Yester
day was announced that the olhwing resolutions were
passed a, tae secret meeting held last Thursday
Resolved That the thanks Of the Board due TO Ser
peant n T. Hicks for hts faithful attention to his duties
while in command OF the sixth precinct, and that the
chief clerk be directed TO enclose to him copy oil TINS
resolution.
Resolved That from and after the LIST Of March, pay
shall not be allowed for the time that officers may be sb
sent from duty whether with without leave, unles
such absence shall have been caused oy sickness con
tracted 20 the service certified by surgeon OF police
Resolved That property in the hands OF the Property
Clerk in hs charge the LIST OF september aud
yet on hand unclaimed, be sold by him at auction,
under and the amount realzedlees the eN-
reuses OF said sale be deposited the credit OF the
Police Life and Health Insurance Fund
Resolved, That the river and harbor OF New York be
constituted Police precinct, and numbered ~,
Resolved That Alexander j, Gibson be appointed the
Iuspector OF the Twenty third precinct
oBssouiEs or Mr.. RoBERr LyoS,-Mr. Robert Lyon, the
editor OF the Asmodon and OF the New York Mecanit,
Journal died on Wednesday last Of paralysis in tho 4ph
year Of his age Mr. Lyon occupied influential position
among the Jews Of this city, and his death is much de
plored He was buried Friday from his late residence
No I24 Twenty fourth street The Rabbs OF the
eevca Jewish Synagogues Of this city in aenda
together with the members oil the Hebrew Benevolent
Society Of which deceased Vice President The
remains taken to Cypress Hill Cemetery for inter
ment Mr. Lyons leaves a widow and SIX children.
Nxw yoRK HosrrAL The following is the weey repor,
of the above in.tution to March L. is6s-Remsning
or relieved is; died. 8; remaining Al this date, 2s4
Males, 20i, females 80.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-14
williamsburg City News.

DESTRUCTION ON MssERorE FARM HorsE FIRE
About half past IL O'Clock Friday night the old farm
hose on the Ncseroie ssse, In the "orcd at Green
point caught fire the part, and AFTER burning
" three hours nothing but heap Of ashes remained cf
thl. time honored rec The house nearly century
old and has been the homestead Of the Meserec family
untn became diapdated as 70 be OF no further ser
vice az a residence Since the decease OF captain John
Msserole ne estate has been in litigation, and the house
passed into the possession Of Mr. Branch who was the
owner at the time OF It's destruction. The building was
constructed with remarkable strength and sodty being
OF frame filled In with old fashioned brick, and beams OF
solid oak Had not been for the action OF IRE might
have stood or years longer an ancient landmark The
building valued at about s2oos, which there Is no
insurance. wss uDoocuPed.