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The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
The Convention Question.

The propriety of calling Democratic
State Convention has been somewhat dis
cussed among the papers Of the party-some
favoring call and others expressing viii.
lingness to let the State Central Committee
make the nomination Of Supreme Judge and
also Controller, if it be decided that the lat
ter Office is to be filled at the coming eec-
ton.
For ourselves, we would be willing the
Committee should make these nominations,
if they first ascertain the preference Of the
party, and not be guided by interested per-
sons. A sacrifice Of time and money is re-
quired Of delegates attending State Con-
yention, many of whom are compelled to
travel long distances, and unless full ticket
and important election is in question, it is
asking most too much to require this every
year.
The nominations now to be made are not
of such Importance that Convention is alb
solutely necessary; and when we remember
that last fall the Committee nominated Judge
Burnett, and James L. English, for the same
offices to be filled this season, which action
met the hearty Endorsement of the party, we
cannot but believe that selections equally as
acceptable can again be made
In order to have warrant for such proca-
dure we would suggest TO the Committee,
who will meet on Monday, in Sacramento, to
ask Of the different Democratic County Con-
ventions to name their choice for Supreme
Judge and Controller, and from the persons
so named let the Committee make selections
and make them with reference to fitness
and the numerical strength recommending
them. BY this plan, although several months
would elapse before all the Conventions
would be heard from, no better expression Of
party preference could be obtained
We ask the Committee to consider this
suggestion, or any other that may have the
effect to insure justice to the claims of all
parts of the State. Any nomination by the
Committee, without first consulting the party
in some manner, would certainly be il-ad-
vised, and would no doubt provoke a strong
feeling of resistance.
As candidate for the Supreme bench,
Judge Burnett will have many friends in
Placer county who will support his re-nom-
ination and election.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
Ranch for Sale,

TllE undersi gned offer for snlc the we'll ~
l. known Stephens Ranch. II miles north E::iiI
of Auburn, on the Auburn Ravinc Turnpike, near
the Lime Kilns. The ranch contains 48O ncrcs.
l25 of which are inclosed by good fence. There
is also good dwelling house, we'll lathed and
plastered, and good stable, COW house, with 81
stalls, corral, chicken houses, spring house, and
other excellent improvements. The ranch and
improvements are admirably adapted to the dairy,
grazing, or farming business, and is certainly one
Of the most desirable locations in the country.
The place will be disposed of with or without the
etc The title indisputable and terms favorable
for further information apply, on the premises, to
GILLARD 4 BARBER.
Auburn, May Sth, '5S Il wk*
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

SHERIFFS SALE...-By virtue of an order
~ of sale to me directed and delivered on the
3rd day of December, D. 1857, issued out of the
Honorable District Court llth Judicial District,
for the County of Placer and State of California,
on judgment and foreclosure of mortgage, rem
dered in said Court, on the 5th day of November
A. D. 1857, in favor of John Armstrong and against
c. NJ. Foster, for the sum of One Thousand and
Forty-eight Dollars and thirty-four cents with in
terest upon the sum of One Thousand and Forty
eight Dollars and thirty-four cents, from the 5th
day of November. A. D., 1857, until the day Of
sale, at the rate of per cent per month, and for
costs of suit taxed ut forty-sx dollars and five
cents, ($46O5), l have levied upon and will ex-
pose to public sale to the highest bidder for cash,
at the Court House door at Auburn, on
Monday, the 3lst day Of May, q. d., 1885.
at the hour of 10 o'clock A. NJ all the right title,
interest and claim which the said G. NJ Foster and
Nancy L.. his wife, had at the time of the exeeu-
tion of said mortgage in and to the following de-
scribed property to wit: The Ranch known ~ the
Ohio Ranch, situate in said county, the same ly-
ing on the road from Auburn to Nevada, about
two miles from Porter's Crossing of Bear River,
the said Ranch containing 800 acres Of land moro
or less, together with all and singular the hered.
itaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging
or in any wise appertaining. All of which named
and described property shall sell as aforesaid or
so much thereof may be sufficient to satisfy the
above judgment together with the costs due and
to become due thereon.
The above property was advertised for sale on
the 28th day of December, 1857, and on said day
said sale was postponed to May 3rd, 1885, oy con-
sent of both parties; and said 3rd of May 1t WAS
again postponed to the 3lst day of May, 1858, BY
order of Plaintiffs Attorney.
CHAREEs KING, Sheriff:
By L. L. BULLOCK, Under Sberin.
Auburn, May 3d,'58-3w
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TREAsURER'S NOTICE.

~ sons in the County of Placer who are en-
gagged in the business of selling Merchandise, and
Liquors in less quantities than quart, Gold Dust
Buyers, Pack Peddlers, also, Keepers of Livery
Stables, Billiard Tables Bowling Alleys, Auc-
tioneers, Theatrical and Circus Companies, must
procure, or renew their License within ten days
after expiration, or their names will be handed to
the District Attorney for prosecution.
PHILIP STONER, Co. Treasurer.
Auburn April 18th, 1858. my.
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[For the Placer Herald.]
I'll Think of Thee!

III think of thee, when morning light,
In roseate beams bursts DER the sea;
And when the stars make evening bright.
Still, still, loved one, II think of thee!
When flowers hang down their heads in sleep,
And song is hushed in every tree,
The moon doth still her vigils keep,
So will watch and think of thee!
And should a tear my eyelds stain,
With all hard fate hath dealt to me;
Mem'ry will breathe thy voice again,
And smiles will come with thoughts of thee!
For art thou not the star whose ray
Alone shines forth from shadow free?
The rainbow in life's weary way,
To cheer me on, find in thee!
Farewell! when free from care thou art,
And pleasures charms forgotten be,
Give one kind thought to him, whose heart
In veal or woe still doats on thee!
Auburn, Cal. May 5th, 1858.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
NOTICE
To Holders of Placer County Warra,

To Holders Of Placer County Warrants.
A LII ACCEPTED County Warrants from No.
IA 1910, to No. 1919, dated Feb 9Th. 1856, will
be paid on Saturday, May sth, 1858. And if
not presented for payment within sixty days from
this date, the money will be applied to the pay
ment of warrants next in order of registry in ac-
cordance with an Act of the Megisature, approx
ed March 3lst, 1857.
PHILIP STONER, County Treasurer
Treasurer's Office, May 9Th, 1858. =. =
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ASSAY OFFrcE.-.Mr j. @. Jackson, Of
Wells, Fargo q Co., will have his assay office
ready for business early in the coming week..
The absence of such an establishment has
been greatly felt in this place, and now that
thewant is supplied the miners Of the adjacent
districts will derive considerable advantage
tkerefrom
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
Virginia Temple Of Honor No. Is.

"ILL celebrate their anniversary by Pro-
W cession in Regalia, Public Installation of
officers, and an Grafton, on Saturday the 8th of
May. Exercises to commence at o'clock, 2. NJ,
precisely. The public generally, and TEMPLARs
especially, are invited.
J. B. HENDERSON,
H. w. STARR, Committee.
JOHN BRISTOW,
Nav lst 1S5S.-lt
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

MANAGER, H. G. LEE.
This LeviatIan Company will give one of their
unique and varied performances in AUBUNN,
On Monday Evening, May 18th, 1858,
on which occasion will be presented some OF the
most daring and graceful acts of Equestrian
ever before attempted either in Europe or Amer
The proprietor of this immense establishment
takes great pleasure in being enabled to offer
grand combination of attractions for the present
season, such rs unquestionably is without parallel
in the history of Equestrian Exhibitions, whether
in Europe or America All that taste and talent
could invent; all that tact and experience Of years
could suggest; all that indomitable energy and
the most lavish expenditure of means could 40.
complish, has been united in the organization Of
this
Mammoth Company.
The Best Clo,cn;
The Best Single Horse Rider;
The Best Itro and -Four Horse Riders:
The Best Tight Rope Dancers;
The Best Gymnastic Performers;
The Best Vauiters;
The Best TMmblers;
The Best Somerset Inro,reys;
find the Most Complete Corps Of .AthIefe in
.dmerica
In order to vary the grand selection of scenes,
will be presented for the first time) brilliant
and unique cavalcade, in which twelve Ladies and
Gentlemen. on horseback. will personate the deeds
of the heroic
War Maids of Sparta and Warriors Of
Thessaly!
On whose prOwess and devotion to independence
history loves to dwell, They will be dressed in
beautiful armor, with helmet sword, shield, and
plume, and will perform many characteristic rap
id and elegant movements and evOlutiOns on high
mcttlcd and galy comparisOned steeds. which
seem proud of their riders; the whole entitled the
Review Of the Amazons!
In addition to the immense array of talent an
nounccd in this bill, the management takes plea
sure in announcing to the public the engagement
of WILLIAM WORRELL,
The favortc and most comical of all CLOWNS.
The performance to conclude with the laugha-
bic aftcrpcce Of
Jack, the Giant Killer!
With new costumes, properties, music, etc. etc.
Jack. the enemy of all Giants, Eugene Lee.
Beeswax Esq. Mr.. Worrell.
all Giant, W. Smith.
Giantcss. Mr.. Stephens.
La Petite Family Charles Henry and john
Peasants, Greer, McClusky. Thomas 4 johnson.
day.
Admission to all parts Of the Ampbtheatr- or
Pavilion, ONLY ONE DOLLAR! No half price.
Infants in arms free. And good comfortable seats
no extra charge.
Owing to the low prices of admission. and the
immense expense of this Leviathan Company, the
Free List is positively suspended.
WM. PRIDIlAM, General Agent
Auburn May sth.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

CoXGREssIoNAL.-Messrs. Gwin Broderick
and McKibben have sent us Congressional
speeches on the Kansas question in consider
able numbers. Thanks gentlemen for the
courtesy-and more thankful that we are
not compelled to read them all.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

1t will take 100000 dollars and until th
end of July to complete the equipment o
the great steamship Leviathan.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

A grand national show Of roses is to be
held in London on the lst of June. l: will
be brilliant festival.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
ATTENTION.!

4 The PLACER RIFLES will meet at the Court
N House, on the evening of Wednesday, the 18th
W of May, for the transaction of business
A full attendance is requested for the purpose
of re-organizing the company.
BY order of the Captain.
A. S. GRANT ORDERLY
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

re- The steamship Golden Gate, that
left for Panama on Wednesday, broke hel
shaft when forty.fve miles below the Heads
and was compelled to return. The Sonora
took her place.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

SCRIP CANCELLED AND DEsTRoYED.-The
Legislature of 1857 passed an act requiring
that county scrip, after issue, if not called
fer within certain period should be CANCEL
ed by the Board Of Supervisors and destroy
ed. The first action in this country under the
law, was rad at the May term Of our Super
visors this week. All the scrip in the Aud
itor's hands that had remained in the office
for the twelve months preceding May lst
1858, was cancelled and destroyed The
amount was $2,l94,75. Some of this scrip
was issued in 1852. There are quite num-
Der Of pieces that will be similarly disposed
of at the next and subsequent terms, if not
called for.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

Sill THINK OF THEE.,"-We cheerfuIly
publish the plaintive lines bearing the above
caption. They are by a young gentleman
of this place from whom we hope to hear
again.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

FoR FRAZER RIvER.-The spirit of ad-
venture and hope of better diggings, are in
ducements to California miner scarcely to
be resisted. AS an exempification: on Mon
day we met two hopeful fellows from El
Dorado county, who were on their way to
Frazer river, the locality of the new dig
gings in the British Possessions. They were
mounted, had their blankets, prospecting
pans and trusty shooting irons, and intended
making their way way up by a land route as
far as possible. They were miners of the
days of 49, and seemed to be made of the
right kind of stuff for pioneers in new dig
gings. Such men deserve success, hut un-
fortunately, are too often doomed to dsap-
pointment.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

EE The banking house Of Sather a
Church has again resumed business in Sal
Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

CIRcUs.-Lee's splendid Circus and Hip
podrome will exhibi, in this place on Mon
day. the 18th inst
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08
Gathering of the Indians. Needless Alarm.

vile, Diamond Springs, the Yuba river, and
other parts Of the country, about four miles
north Of Auburn, this week, gave rise to
number of improbable stories among tim
id people that the meeting was for a pur-
pose hostile in character. So far did this
belief obtain among some Of the residents
near the Indian camp, that word was brought
to town on Wednesday that the Diggers in
tended making descent on our town and
giving fight to the inhabitants, Perhaps ii
would be hardly fair to say that any one
was frightened, but some would have felt
more at ease if they had not heard the news
Some of our citizens promptly repaired to
the camp to satisfy themselves regarding the
intentions of the aborgines, and although
they found there ,oas some dissatisfaction in
Diggerdom at the high price Of beef and
flour, yet they were speedily convinced that
there was no design to expunge Auburn from
the map Of the State on that account. The
return of this information relieved the sus.
pense Of the public mind, and prevented a
call to arms of our most brave and efficient
placer Rifles"
As near as we can ascertain, this gather
ing Of the clans is caused by the rapidly ap-
preaching demise of chief Of note, long
known in this vicinity as Captain Moore
He has been declining in health for some
months, and his death now being looked for
at almost any hour, the tribes have gathered
to engage in the funeral rites and ceremonies
peculiar to the people.
The number Of Indians first reported in
camp, was one thousand, but gentleman
who has been among, and is familiar with
them assures us there are but three hundred,
and that they have collected for a pacific
purpose; and that the war may be consid-
cred at an end. Nobody hurt, but quite a
number Of women and children frightened.
REDEMPTION FUNp.-The amount of mon
ey in the Redemption Fund for the May
term was $3,674, "A, which redeemed 81 ,635,
81. The accepted bids were 1919 l-2 and
10 "a cents on the dollar. The highest un-
accepted bids reached 81 cents. For the
amount of money in the fund.- this is the
best redemption for the county that has oc-
Cured under the law.
ODD Fellows BALL.-Tlis ball, at the
Empire Hotel, on the 30th ut., was ar-:ey
attended-the ladies being nearly as numer-
Gus as the gentlemen. The occasion was a
happy one for all present.
RY+' The State Journal has dropped its
name and now appears as the California
Statesman. S. w. Ravey is the proprietor,
and Col. Rust, and A. w. Russell, editors.
New Excellent surface dig
gines have been discovered lately about two
miles below Auburn, near the Sacramento
road We are informed that as much AS IS
in single painful of dirt has been obtained,
and that several claims are paying big wages
OF course there is some excitement, and quite
number of claims taken up.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

QUARTZ MILLs.-There are now five quartz
mills west Of Auburn, in this county, run.
ming, and sixth in course of erection.-
These mills have all been built within three
years.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

ES- The Sac. Union is resuscitating som,
Of its political articles of 1856, to show thu
"peeps" the opinions then entertained by it
Oh don't!
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

It takes the pressure of 100000 lbs. to
punch AZ inch bole IN an iron plate one inch
thick.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

ES- The city election at Stockton, on
Monday resulted in the success Of the whole
Democratic ticket, with the exception of
Marshal.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

Es- The Sac. Union says that when the
Folsom Railroad is extended five miles, that
it will begin to pay the interest on the mon
ey invested.
How much of beginning?
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

H Yankee Addams and troupe perform.
ed to full house at the Empire, on Wednes.
day evening There is plenty of fun left in
"Yankee" yet.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

CoURrs.-The Court of Sessions and tn,
County Court will meet on Monday.
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

ODD Fellows BALL.-Ilis ball, at the
Empire Hotel, on the 3Oth ult., was lar -.ey
attended-the ladies being nearly as numer-
Gus as the gentlemen. The occasion was a
happy one for all present
The Placer herald., 1858-05-08

How much of a beginning?
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-26
4 MEXICAN < FOREIGN PATENTS,
r. Il. EDDY


SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.
tIate Agent of U Patent Office, Washington, under
the Act of 1879
IS State ste opposite kiEby st., Boston,
After extensive practice of upwards of twenty years.
continues to Patents in the United States also in
Great Britain France, and other foreign countries.
Caveats, specifications, Assignments, and all papers
drawings for patents executed on liberal terms and with
despatch. Researches made into American or Boregn
works. determine the validity utility of Patents
1nventions-and legal other advice rendered in all
matters touching the same Copies ofclaims Of any Pa
tent furnished by RENTING one dollar. Assgnmentsre
corded at Washington.
but through it inventors have advantages for securing
patents ascertainng the patentahliy of Inventions
unsurpassed by, If not immeasuraby superior to- any
which can be offered them elsewhere, The testimonalz
below given prove that none is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT
THE PATENT OFFICE, than the subscriber; and
SUCCESS Is THE BEST PROOF OF ADVANTAGE S
AND ABILITY he would add that he reason
to believe, and at other Office Of the kind
the charges for professional services Moderate
The immense practice of the subscriber during twenty
years past has enabled him to accumulate vast eolec
ton of specifications and official decisions relative pa
tents. These besides his very extensive library Of legal
and mechanical works. and full accounts Of patents
granted the United States Europe render him able
beyond question, to offer superior facilities for obtaining
patents
All necessity of Journey Washington to procurea
patent and the usual great delay there here saYad
inventors.
TESTIMONIALS
During the time occupied the Office Of Commissioner
Patents R. II Eddy, ESQ., of Boston, did business at
the Patent Office Solicitor procuring Patents. There
few if any, persons acting in that capacity who had
much business before the Patent Office and there
who conducted 1t with more skill, fidelity, and
Iregard Mr. Eddy one of the best informed and
skul Patent Solicitors in the United States and
have hesitation in assuring inventors that they cannot
employ person more competent and trustworthy and
capable Of putting their applications in form
secure for them early and favorable consideration
the Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents.
From the present Commissioner.
"August II, 1855 During the time have held the
Office of Commissioner of Patents R. II. Eddy Esq., Of
Boston, has been extensively engaged in the transaction
of business with the office, Solicitor. He is thor
oughy acquainted with the law and the rules of practice
of the Office. regard him of the most capable
and successful practitioners with whom L have had off
sial intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents.
Boston, Jan l, 1857. deod&w1am
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-26

There is lad in the town Of Cary,
near Joliet. ILL.,, sixteen years old, who meas
nres SIX feet, eight and a half inches in
height, and weighs 2l2pounds. His name is
John Carpenter. Limestone formation's-
DR.. Holmes.
The Cincinnati Gazette estimates that
the annual sum total Of values derived from
cattle and hogs, either cured, slaughtered. or
carried alive from Ohio, amounts in round
numbers to t'oenty millions Of dollars. rs
The definition of "wild OATS is given
as ''cereal crop that is generally sown be-
tween eighteen and twenty-five the harvest
usually sets in about ten years after, and is
commonly found to consist of broken con-
sttution, two weak legs, bad cough, ard
trunk filled with small walls and medical pre-
serpuons.'
A wild cat, three and a quarter feet
long and twenty one inches high, was shot in
Torrngton. Connecticut, few days since.
Another was shot at, and the tracks of
third were discovered in the snow.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-26
Vol. XIII.-No, 81
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