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The Placer herald., 1858-12-25
From the North,

The Panama arrived at San Francisco on
Monday, from Vancouver's and Oregon
She brought about twenty passengers.
The Victoria GazeHe states that the wealth
er was exceedingly incement. The Fraser
was frozen over from Fort Langley to its
mouth. 1t is feared that communication
with Fort Langley is closed for the present.
A man named Post, charged with murder
had escaped from the Victoria Jail.
The British Colonist, new paper, appear
ed in Victoria on December lth.
On the Sd of December man, named
Peter McDermott, was murdered in Louis
county, Washington Territory, by Louis
Samley and his Indian wife. McDermott
being drunk, went to the hut of Samley,
and refusing to go away, was fallen upon
and cruelty beaten by the man and his In
dian woman. McDermott then crawled off,
He did not survive till morning.
The Legislature Of Washington Territory
convened on Monday, December 9th.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25
A Singular Revelation and Prophecy.

Quite sensation has been recently crea-
ted in Paris, by mysterious declaration of
the Archbishop of that city. 1t appears
that at the termination of solemn meeting
of the Partisan clergy, in the Church of St.
Sulpice, the Preate in dismissing the men,
bers of the convocation, pronounced an ad-
dress, full of eloquence, piety, and feeling,
during which he said:
"a frightful danger threatens the country;
a danger which our order will be the first to
share. Time is not accorded to us to avert
it, for it is here-even while l speak, it is
here and knocking at the gate. l am not
permitted to add more in the way of warn
ing, neither must reveal the nature of the
danger with which we are threatened; but,
rest assured, it is imminent and deadly"
More remarks of the same nature were
added, and the words Of warning produced
deep excitement among all orders of priests
who were present, the more especially as
both clergy and people were of opinion that
the Archbishop uttered sentences of inspira-
ton. A superstitious alarm was gradually
stealing over the popular mind at the last
dates, from a belief that something mystic
and tremendous threatened France in the
near future; and the celebrated prophecy of
| Orval, monk, who lived centuries ago, is
also quoted to show that the mission Of Ma
poleon III is near its close, and that all the
institutions he has reared will be over
thrown.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

GERR1TT SM1TH.-In accounting for the
small vote he received in New York, for
Governor, upon the true blue Abolition plat
form, Gerritt Smith says:
am not sure but Governor Stewards Ro-
chester speech did more than all other things
to damage my prospects. 1t passed for an
Abolition speech, especially because it espous-
ed our old Abolition doctrine, that in the
end all the States must be blessed with free
dom or cursed with slavery.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25
Christmas Eve---To My Mother.

Mother, how the hearts are scattered
That once throbbed around thy heart
Some in other homes are beating,
Some no longer beat on earth
Many precious links are broken
From Affections jewelled chain;
Many cherished one has left thee,
Never to return again.
Some are yet on Times dim ocean,
Struggling with Lfe's restless wave,
Ever floating near and nearer,
To the portals of the grave.
Mother, dost thou not remember,
How we sat last Christmas eve,
Weaving bright and happy visions,
That glad hearts alone may weave?
Two dear ones were then among us,
Each with cloudless heart and brow,
Speaking words of gentle kindness,
But they both have left us now;
At thy hearth their chairs stand vacant,
Folded are their eyes Of light
Oh! how much, how much we miss them
From our family band tonight.
One by one Loves flowers are falling,
One by one they fade and die,
One by one they take their places
With the pure and good on high;
And amid those joys eternal,
Where the saints in glory reign,
We may meet at last and mingle
With our precious ones again.
Mother, may we all be gathered
To that happy home with thee,
With no voice, no footstep missing
o, how sweet our rest will be.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

LEGISLATORS IN STORE CLorHEs.-The
Mariposa Gazette thus notices the departure
of the Marposa legislators for the Capital,
Hon. A. j. Gregory and Hon. George II,
Crenshaw, members elect to the next Legis,
lature, left Mariposa for Sacramento yia San
Francisco, on Wednesday last. At the latter
place, they purchase store clothes and com
mence wearing socks, as well as have their
hair cut.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

TIE Rocky MOUNTAINS GOLD MINES
DR.. Cavanaugh, who arrived in Santa Fe
short time since, states that he has travelled
up the South Platte some IS miles. and
found gold all the way up, and from thence
to Medicine Bow creek-fnding gold on
every stream. The best diggings found are
on the north side of the divide, between tho
Arkansas and the South Platte, in the ravines.
AS much as four dollars to the pan had been
taken out in some of the diggincs.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

The London Star says bill is being pre-
pared there by which no couple will be per-
mitted to marry without finding two securi
ties to keep the peace towards each other,
The sum required will be from $50 to 81, 900
according to the wealth of the parties. If
such an arrangement existed in this country,
divorce suits would not make such an ex
tenslve showing on our Court dockets. Un-
congena marriages would not then be so
frequent.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

A MECHANIC named David L. Miller has
invented a machine embracing the three
principles Of the wedge, lever and screw,
with which workman at the Locomotive
Works, Philadelphia, weighing l56 pounds,
lifted with facility the enormous weight of
1922 pounds-more than eighteen tons
merely by the application of his strength,
through his hands, to the lever.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25
An exceIert .whitewash. for ceilinos O,

An excellent whitewash, for ceilings or
walls can be made of Paris white, 33 pounds
costing one dollar, and Cooper's white glue
one pound costing fifty cents Put the glue
to soak in cold water over night; in the
morning slowly heat until dissolved in tho
water. Stir Paris white into small qIanti-
ty of hot water. Then mix both and add
hot water to reduce to a proper iky con-
sistency, and apply with brush. 1t is prob
ably better to keep the liquid warm over
fire, or by the occasional addition of hot
water. A single coat of this is described as
being equal to a double coat of lime whito-
wash, while it is far more brilliant and pure,
and will not rub off.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

FoRDEARING,-Tho last joke at the expense
of the French "Society for the Protection of
Animals is to the following effect: "a
countryman, armed with an immense club
presents himself before the president and
claims the first prize lie is asked to de-
scribe the act Of humanity on which he
founds his claim. 81 saved the life of a wolf"
replies the countryman, 81 might easily have
killed him with this budgeon," and he swings
the weapon in the air, to the intense discom-
fort of the president. "But where was the
WOLF" inquiries the latter, ''and what had he
done to you?" ale had just devoured my
wife," is the reply. The president reflects
an instant, and then says, "My friend, am
Of opinion that you are sufficiently rewar
ded."
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25
E. O. L. HASTINGS, Register

An Exchange paper is responsible for
this-"We won't indulge in such horrid an
tcipations," as the hen-peclled husband said,
when the parson told him he would be join
ed to his wife in another world, never to be
separated.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

Cowper says, that 'the tear that is wiped
by address, may be followed, perhaps by a
SMILE" fit is woman's tear, the "perhaps"
is unnecessary. You can always dry it with
dress
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

A Dutchman's heartrendng soHloquy is
described thus: "She lofes Shon Micke SO
much pesser as I, pecauso he's cot a kooplc
tolars more as | has,"
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

A. d. Logan, of Colusi county, says the
Red Bluff Beacon, lost three hundred sheep
during the rain storm of a few weeks since
They had lately been shorn, and died for
want of wooden clothing.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25
Valuable Invention for Teamsters.

In report Of the late Connecticut State
Fair, we notice an invention-a self acting
wagon brake-which will be found, no doubt,
of great importance in California. 1t is de-
scribed as being exceedingly simple in its
operation, and easily added to any wagon.
The report says:
A small iron rod, connected with the strap
Of the neck yoke, or means of holding back,
runs along a groove in the tongue, and is
attached TO a lever and rod under the axes
that works the brakes and applies the blocks
to both of the hind wheels. The operation
is, that whenever the wagon bears hard upon
the team, so as to require holding back, the
rod shoves back and applies the brake, and
whenever the team starts to pull the brake
oosens itself In backing, the first start of
the wheels to revolve loosens the brake. it
onl y acting while the wheels move forward,
and only when required and always without
any actl of tho driver.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

A NOVEL METHOD OF KILLING CRows-
A friend of ours, whose fields are so infested
with these pests that he found it difficult to
procure more than half crop, conceived
the bright idea of giving the ll-omened birds
a dose that would last them for some time.
He according y bought an ounce of strych-
nine, and, dissolved it in water, soaked
quantity of wheat in it, and scattered it
where the crows would be likely to oct it.
AS might be expected, they greedlly devour-
ed the seed, and, in less than two hours, there
were enough dead crows to literally cover
the ground, in the vicinity of the roost.-
Our friend says that all that were not killed
We're so scared thlt they remained no longer
in that place, and he was never again trou-
blel by them. 2ehama Gazette.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

At the latest advices from New York,
California bonds, were quoted at % cents.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25

Atf0 The public debt of the State of Vir-
ginia is $2s,8l2, 2,o6G.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25
Important, Instructions from the Land
()ffice

The following letter Of instructions from
the General Land Office to the Register of
this District, relative to the disposition to be
made of mineral lands embraced in the
Presidents proclamation, explains itself:
Maryspille Express.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE, Oct. 4th, 1853
SIR: have received your letter, dated 3lst
Of August last, in which you state that you
are credibly informed that a portion of the
lands embraced in the Presidents proclama-
ton, for sale at your office in February next,
contain large mineral deposits; that you
have no means of determining what are
mineral lands; that mines have been discov-
cred since the surveys were made, etc; and
you desire special Instructions on the sub
ject.
In making the surveys of the public land
the Surveyor General was directed not to
sectionalize or subdivide the mineral lands
The character of the lands was to be decided
upon in this particular after careful inspec-
ton by the deputy making the survey; and,
where found to be mineral, none other than
township lines were to be extended over
them. 1t is possible, however, that in max
ing the general surveys, many tracts of small
extent, rich in minerals, may have escaped
the notice of the Surveyor and been mad
vertantly subdivided; and hence, as in the
case to which you allude, the survey was
completed before the mineral was discovered.
1t is, however, our duty, under all circum
stances, as far as possible to protect mineral
lands from sale. Whenever, therefore, you
have satisfactory reasons for believing that
any sections or subdivisions of sections, in
any township embraced in the proclamation,
are mineral lands, it will be your duty to
withhold such tracts from sae and it will
be proper for you to receive proof, and satisfy
yourself of the non existence of mineral, be-
fore offering them for sale or permitting
them to be selected or located
The term ''mineral land" in this connec-
ton, is not to be understood as applying to
all lands on which minerals may be found,
bat to those only which contain such guam
tity of the precious metals as to render min
ing remunerative, and to raise them in value
above merely agricultural lands.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Thomas A. HENDRICKS.
The Placer herald., 1858-12-25
f. O. F. HASTINGS. REGISTER, Marvsville.

II. ". L. HASTINGS, heSlSier, MdrNSVllc
In pursuance of these instructions, Mr.
Hastings recently addressed the following
letter to parties in Shasta county, in reply
to remonstrance against the sale Of mineral
lands embraced i'll the survey and proclama-
ton in that county. lol public information,
we publish it as the rule that will govern the
February sales in the several Land Offices:
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Marysville, Dec. 9Th 1858.
GENTLEMEN: Your remonstrance against
the sale Of certain public lands in Shasta
county, on account of the same containing
minerals, and dated "Clear Creek Township,
November 22d, lS5S," has Eeen received.
In response, would state that the laws
of the United States do not authorize the
sales OF lands containing minerals or saines,
notwithstanding the same may have been
surveyed and proclaimed for sale.
Owing to the peculiar character Of the
lands in this country it is difficult to deter
mine what are and what are not mineral
lands.
To enable me to withhold lands from sale
which are embraced in the Presidents pro-
clamatlon, it will be necessary to have proof
that the lands contain minerals or saines.-
This proof may consist of the aflidavits of
respectable witnesses, who are familiar with
the lands, and should be substantially as
follows:
81, A. B., Of - county, California, be-
ing duly sworn, depose and say, am we'll
acquainted with the following described land,
viz: Section -, of township -, north
Of range -, west or east, Mount Diablo
Base and Meridian. I have frequently pas
sed over said land and have held conversa-
tions in relation to it; and | know, from my
own personal knowledge, that the same con-
tains minerals, or salnes, sufficient to render
the same valuable and remunerative for min
ing purposes, and that the amount of miner
ais in said land makes it more valuable for
mining than for agricultural purposes"
"Sworn to-" etc.
81, G. d., Notary Public, Tor other officer)
aforesaid, hereby certify that | am personally
acquainted with the above aniant, A. B.. and
know him to be credible person, man of
responsibility, and that full faith and credit
should be given to the above affidavit.
&C. d., Notary Public"
If the affidavit is taken before a Justice Of
the Peace, the County Clerk must certify
that he is an acting Justice of the Peace in
and for that county.
Proof as above, forwarded to me previous
to the 14th of February, 1859, will enable
me to distinguish between mineral and agri-
cultural lands, when the former will be with
held from SALE
"You will confer a favor upon this office
by forwarding to me, at as early day as
possible, proof of the existence of minerals
in the lands in your region of country en-
braced in the proclamation for sale in Febru-
airy next.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
E. O. +. HASTINGS, Register.
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THE MEDICAL TRINITY.
Each of RADwAY's Three Remedies possesses specia
curative powers certain Diseases and when ethe
the READY RELIEF RENOv REsoLyENT to tne REGu
LAToRs used for the certain class of disease the
specially designed for, the system undergoes rap
Id from its diseased condition. to heal
thy and happy state Of existence. 8
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Mahogany and Black Woln4t.

And reatvariety Of articles usually kept In frst
class Furniture Warehouse, which too numerous
Mahogany and Black Walnut Looking Glasses nom
25cte to IS 90. n $50 49, 81
Gilt frame Looking Glasses from 81 25 to $3.50 90.
eS co. ~ ~ p
liberal discount made to country dealers rn,o-tf
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Burlington Foundry.

CHAS. hENDHIE, BurIfmgtOm, Iowa.
II AM prepared to furnish Steam Engines and Boilers
u ,fvarious sizes and kinds; Circular Saw Mills,
Threshing Machines, Bridge Irons, Columns, Caps,
Balcony Railing, Fencng Door Fixtures for Vaults,
FOR SALE--Cum and Leather Betting saws or All
Sizes Pig and Boiler Iron, and all the variety of Cast
and Wrought Work and Min Machinery, furnished at
short notice and of good material and work
manshiPs Fw locts 1s's7-nSi-ly] az
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Furniture Furniture!
Fresh Arrival at III. c.. Hardy's

WHOLESALE 4 RETAIL FURNITURE, BEDDING
AND LOOKING-GLASs WAREHOUSE,
Jeferson-st, between Water q Main, in Mr.. Postle-
waits new four story brick, Burlington, Iowa.
M X. HARDY returns his thanks to the citizens of
Av1 Burlington and vicinity for their previous pat
ronage and solicits continuance feeling confident
that he can continue to give perfect satisfaction.
Owing to hard times have purchased goods very
much lower than formerly that enables to sell
all goods in my line from 20 to rs per cent less than
any other house In the west and all goods warranted
as good as represented or the money refunded. My
stock consists of the following goods in
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" BOOKS FOR IOWA. 1
rrHnorrro. sua1ueror.

HrHr crrr0r BURLINGTON.
II l.. CORsE 4 SON, would call the attention
ties they furnishing every article In the Booh
and Stationery line Their stock complete In eyerv
department. and the connection Of Burlington With
frst manufacturing places In the world by railroad
places them In the heart Of the market Their estab
shment divided into distinct apartments each In
charge Of the most competent assistants.
1st MISCELLANEOUS BoOKs.--The publications II
the different eastern and western houses are place
ed on their shelves almost al soon as issued
I'd. SCHOOL BOOK DEPARTMENT.-Are agents for
M'Gufices, Sanders, and most of the school books
- published In the Union They furnish them at pub.
lisher's prices, making them come to the buyers az
least 10percent cheaper than We procure them
3D. LAW BOOK DEPARTMENTAL agents for the
principal Law publishing houses IN the Union they
can furnish any legal works whatever At publica-
4th. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.-Comp Al alIt,mes
9th. BLANK BOOKs.-Bankers, Merchants and Rail.
road Companies can find every variety Of blanks
at their house. X az 4f
9th. large stock Of Cap, Letter. and
Commercial Note paper, and envelopes constantly
on their shelves At satisfactory prices.
sth AGENTS DEPARTMENT.-In way can young
man without means establish himself in business
80 easily as by securing subscribers to publications
found on their shelves. A trial will indubitably
prove satisfactory
sth. PRINTERS DEPARTMENT.-As agents for L.
Johnson's Type Foundry, they can supply immedi-
ately rom their stock on hands, every variety Of
News snd Ornamentaltype, Cases, Galleys, Chases,
Presses, brass and Lead rule-Also, News and Col.
ored Inks, printing paper of every size Plateau
Folio Post, cold Medium, cards, card board cler.
omatic boards, and everything, in fact, connected
81 with printing office. ks 81 $50 4
denomination Of their stock Is al THAT
n30--tf tf& 4FpsgT safssts .gt1'7I
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sTERHEN =. ACDEs. ~
D0Ok-Dlnder = RapeF-Ruler,
nLAMK1OOK Manufactures. IN Coolbsush,s
- Block, Main Street, (0pposite the WIGHfMXN
HOUeE) Burlington ,lewa. Nude, Maeaaiuss psslod !
icss, 30, Ac., bound With Deatpsss and despatch.
posk Of every asspsiption. 3 TSarcha6-n1-y
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STATIONERY AND
BLANK BOOKS !!
A. H. BURLEY & CO.,
No. 122 Lake Street,

A. H. BURLEY & CO.,
No. 122 Lake Street,
CHICAGO. ILLINOIS.
~IOULD respectfully invite the atenti IN of coun-
w try merchants, railroad officers, county officers
and the public generally, to their large and well selec
ted stock of foreign and domestic stationery blank
books and paper Of all kinds, sizes and colors. Being
tages over other houses in the west Country mer-
chants will find 1t to their interests leave their or
ders with us instead Of paying freight from New York
II A IL IL OAD ST tattoo Il Il ".
Our stock of railroad stationery is very complete
consisting of every thing that is essential form a
complete outfit for an engineers Office or table.
whatman's drawing papers Of all sizes, German and
French roll drawing, tracing cloth 80 and 36 inches
wide. Fabers drawing pencils, Windsor 4 Newtons
and Newmans water colors, India ink, camel's hair
and sable pencils, draughing tacks draughfting in
struments in and separate instruments, scales
protractors parallel and pocket rules &C., &C. Also,
surveyors chains and
CIiEsTERMAN's METALLIC TAPES,
from aS to loo feet in length Also field, nansit and
level books, and brown Sons profile and
ton papers
h L. A N X b d O X !!
Every style Of blank books constantly hand, or
OUR OWN BINDERY,
any desired pattern order in the most
manner at short notice.
IT o. II A N X e II g!
We would particularly call the attention Of bank Of
cers to our large assortment Of banking books and
once stAtl0nery Always on mana, or made to ORDER
Individuals ledgers general ledgers, journals cash
books bill books, discount hooks fcklers and bank
pass books OF all sizes Among stock Of Office fur
nlture be found cash boxes post Office boxes date
boxes bill head boxes tin cases for holding different
sizes Of letter. note paper and envelopes, envelope
cases. letter clips letter and cap board clips wire les
ink stands, pencils pencil rubber, waters and sealing
wax, blotting paper enveopes letter, cap and note
paper cancelng files and hammers, Eyiots Eylot
machines, gold pens and cases, Burleys celebrated
fountain pens, Gillotts 3OS pens Mitchells pens r-
lers and ruling pens
ARNoLD's WRITING FLUID AND COPYING INKS,
Maynard 4 Noyes' Fluid and Black Ink, Harrison's
Carinine Inks. WI $500 ss4s,5s
COP WING Pr e Il 81
Of all sizes and Styles with books MATCH also brush
es, oil, biottng paper, water cups, &C., &c.
III A Il LIS , r AL PR e 3 ESy
We have the agency for Halls celehrated Percussion
and Lever Seal Presses suitable for banks corpora
tons, or notarys public. We also the agents for
the Boston Hand stamp, Company their stamps are
used by railroads, post Offices &C., with shifting dates
or numbers. Orders attended to with the utmost des
A III. BurIey & Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Stationery and Blank
t22 Lake Streeis Chicago. fn14-1y