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The Placer herald., 1859-10-29
Arrival of the Overland Mail.

The Overland Mail arrived at San Fran
cisco on Sunday last. 1t brought four days
later news from Europe
A conspiracy had been detected at Con-
stantinople to assassinate the Sultan. Ar
rests were made.
The verdict of the Coroner's jury in rela-
ton to the disaster on the Great Eastern,
attributes it to accident.
A battle for the championship Of England
had taken place between Tom Sayers and
Brent Sayers whipped his man in twenty
three minutes.
The English papers are furious on General
Harney.
The British Government has contracted
for the laying of telegraphic cable from
Falmouth to Gibraltar.
The Zurich Conference resumed its sitting
on the 10th. The Pope's health was entire
ly established.
Lord Clyde will return from the command
of the Indian army at the close of the year,
and will be SUI, ceeded by Gen. Sir II. Rose.
The war with China is to be prosecuted
with great energy by England and France.
The Italian question was on a fair way of
being settled.
1t is reported that Gen. Sirane ia to be
Captain General of Cuba. vice Conoha re-
signed.
The revolution in Costa Rica is considered
to be very popular
The intimate friends Of Senator Douglas
say he contemplates replying to the attacks
on his late manifesto in lIarpers Magazine.
The proposition for forming-A State Gov
ernment in Kansas has been defeated by
5000 majority.
A boiler explosion had occurred at the
Girard House. New York, in which one man
was killed and another seriously injured
The London Times talks of England con-
quering the Chinese Empire with the Indian
army of mutineers.
The St. Louis Fair was in full blast, and a
great deal of enthusiasm prevailed. Many
persons could not find places to sleep
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29
The San Francisco and Marysville Rail-
road.

We published few days ago, an account
Of the strike of the laborers on the above
work, in consequence of the failure of the
contractors to pay them their wages, Since
then the Board of Supervisors of Yuba
county have issued $4,000 Of county bonds
as the third installment due from them as
subscription to the road, and the Democrat
informs us that it will hereafter issue as fast
as the progress Of the work requires. The
same journal talks hopefully of the enter
prise, and says;
The Company have ample means to liqui-
date all demands and to finish the first di
vision of the road. This division will be
completed without fail, in the spring of next
year. A suspension of the work was deci
ded upon some two weeks ago, for the reas-
on that the ground was very hard and work
ed difficult. In regard to money, little
more delay, in realizing cash for county Sc
curities, has been experienced than could
have reasonably have been expected, and
from causes which the Company could not
have anticipated. A full account of these
causes will be given at the proper time, if
found necessary. AS soon as the ground
softens from the rains, the work will be re-
newed on the first division of the road; that
is to say, from this city to the Sacramento
river and will also be commenced from Sur
sun City this way. Although extraordinary
exertions have been made by the enemies of
the road to prevent the progress of The en-
terprise, we have the strongest assurances
that it will GO ahead
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29
To Keep Cider Sweet.

"Put the new cider into clean casks or
barrels, and allow it to ferment from one to
three weeks according as the weather is cool
or warm. When it has attained lively
fermentation add to each gallon three-fourths
of a pound of white sugar, and let the whole
ferment again until it possesses nearly the
brisk pleasant taste which it is desired should
be permanent. Pour out quart OF the
cider and mix with it ne-quarter of an
ounce of sulphate of lime for every gallon
the cask contains. Stir until it is intimately
mixed, and pour the emulsion into the liquid.
Agitate the contents of the cask thoroughly
for few moments then let it rest that the
cider NAV settle. Fermentation will be ar
rested at once, and will not be resumed.
1t may be bottled in the course Of few
weeks, or it may be allowed to remain in the
cask and use it on draft If bottled, it will
become sparkling cider-better than what
is called champagne wine,"
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29
ELECTRICITY Va. Spirits,

Horace Blair informs the Boston Investi-
gator of some interesting experiments he
made to test the presumed electrical origin
of spirit rapping and table tapping. He
fitted up an apparatus to test the power OF
vitalized electricity, and found that the cur
rents Of a stronger or weaker capacity, owing
to the strength of the operator, would pass
off to the machine and set it in motion; and
when a stronger magnet was placed touch
ing any of the points of the operator, say
elbow, shoulder, or any of the joints, the
current thereby was drawn from the appara-
tus and left motionless. Now, to test the
experiment still further, he placed table on
the floor, and seated several persons around
it, placing their hands on the table with
considerable pressure, and when the table be-
came charged, being a conductor for cleo
tricity, slight creaking was heard which he
termed knocking. The pressure was con-
tinued some time longer, till the table
began rocking He then placed power.
ful magnet on the table, drawing off the cur.
rent of detached vitalized electricity, and
the table became motionless. Many other
experiments he tried with the same result
and his opinion is that the whole thing call
ed Spiritual rappipgs may be reduced to a
science, if men would leave off the mar
velous and take things in their natural way;
for he considers all things as coming from
nature, having natural causes and producing
natural effects.
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29

CHATTING UNDER THE CoLLAR.-A gentle
man who has tried the plan successfully for
five years, communicates the annexed meth
cd of preventing horses from chatting under
the collar. He says he gets piece of leath-
er cut in such shape as to lie, singly, be-
tween the shoulders of the horse and the
collar. This fends off all the friction as the
collar slips and moves on the leather and
not on the shoulders of the horse. Chafng
is caused by friction; hence, you see, the
thing is very plausible. Some persons put
pads or sheepskins under the collar; these,
they say, do as much hurt as good, for they
augment the heat. A single piece OF leather,
like that composing the outside Of collar,
without any lining or stufting, he assures US,
is better than anything else.
Boston Journal.
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29

ANOTHER FILIBUsrERINa ExPEpIrIoN.--We
hear from reliable source that another
flibuster expedition is now organizing.
Don Raphio Mora. brother of the EXPIRES
ident of Costa Rica, who is now in exile,
Walker and other restless spirits, are con-
nected with the affair. Two thousand men
are expected to leave New York and south
ern ports on October 9TH, but there may be,
delay beyond the set time. The design is.
to conquer Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and.
unite them into one State.
Louisville Corier Of the 1st inst.
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29
G. HIGGINS D. MOboih>Ei
MAGNOLIA SALOON.
HIGGINS g. McBURNEY, PrOpri's
:. HIGGINS.

IN PARKINsON'S BRICK BUILDING, COMMERCIAL ST.,
Auburn, California.
VUNHE Proprietors of this well known Saloon
return thanks to their friends and the public
in general for the very liberal patronage extend.
ed to them since the opening Of the Magnolia, and
in presenting their acknowledgements therefor,
would beg leave to say to their friends and the
public, that their BAR will be supplied with the
best Of IVLVES, LIQUORS., and CIGARS,
that can be furnished in San Francisco.
Ms-We keep constantly on hand Tenants No.
l Ale, on draft Liquors for family use will be
sold in quantities to suit purchasers, and warrant
ed the best to he had in the market.
HIGGINS s IL MCBURNEY.
Auburn, Sept. Sd, 1859 my.
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29
ART AMID THE SIERRAS.
EIELIOGRAPHX.

NNHE subscriber takes this method of informing
Il the citizens of California that he has re-
fitted his rooms, and is now prepared to take all
kinds of Pictures known to the Photographic Art,
unsurpassed in the world; that he has made spe-
cial arrangements for persons coming from dis
tant parts of the State, and would say to all such
that, provided perfect satisfaction is not given he
will not only not charge for work, but will pay
them for their time and trouble in calling.
These arrangements have been made in view OF
the fact that the country is ocked with unskilful
operators. whose work is not only wanting in che
mical effect, and everything that constitutes
good picture, but owing to the improper use of
the chemicals employed, they are rendered perish
able and worthless.
To avoid the mpositions practiced the citizens
of this and adjoining counties and travellers, are
most respectfully invited to call on him at his
rooms in Grass Valley, where he will be found
ready, at all times and in all kinds Of weather,
to take pictures in the best style by all the vari
GUS processes now known, some of which are as
follows
Ambrotypes,
photographs,
Melainotypes,
Sunlight Paintings on Mica.
Also, Patent Leather & Oil Cloth Pictures.
Artistic and life-like pictures by all the above
new and beautiful processes, of finer tone and in
finite durability unsurpassed for boldness of out
line or beauty of finish, will be executed at all
times and i'm all kinds of weather.
Persons heretofore unsuccessful in obtaining
perfect pictures particularly invited to call.
Old daguerreOtypes and other pictures copied,
improoed and rendered imperishable.
Views of buildings, mining claims, &c, taken
at the shortest notice.
Deceased persons taken in the most appropriate
manner.
N. B.-1nstructions given in all the depart
ments of the Art ut
WOODS AMBROTYPE GALLERY
Mill Street, Grass Valley,
By 7. M. WOOD.
September 10th, 1859.
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29
NEW CIGAR
AND TOBACCO STORE.
HOME MANUFACTURE!
III. HARRIS s. CO.,
In Holmes, Stone Building, Main Street,

In Holiness Stone Building, Main Street,
AUBURN, GIL.
THE citizens of Auburn and Placer county are
| invited to call at the NEW STORE of the un-
dersgned at the place above mentioned, and ex-
emine and try their choice varieties of CIGARS
and TOBACCO, manufactured from the HAVANA
LEAF, and which will be found to excel any stock
ever brought into and offered in this market, and
which they offer at prices which will command
ready sales, either at wholesale or retail. Harris
Il Co. Manufacture their O,Dn Cigars and can
consequently recommend and warrant them what
they are represented to be. Call and see us, and
we will use our best efforts to give satisfaction
and secure share of public patronage.
H. HARRIS Il co.
May 2lst, 1859-my
To Lawyers.
District Court Subprnas for sale at the Place
Herald office.
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29
Grocery & Provision Store
VIM. B. WILSON.
In Holiness Fire Proof Brick Building,
AUBURN, GIL.

"AS opened at the above wellknown stand,
III Family Grocery Store, where will be kept
at all times full supply of articles demanded
by the trade, such as Flonr, Corn Meal. Barley,
Wheat Bran, Shorts, Beans, Potatoes. Rice,
Sugar, Tea Coffee, Candles Fish, Bacon, Cordage,
Stoneware, all kinds of Oils and Paints, Burning
Fluids, Window Glass, Brushes, Tar and Greese,
etc, etc.
Fresh Butter. Eggs and Cheese. will be kept at
all times, and families may rely upon obtaining
the best and freshest in the market.
The patronage of the public is respectfully
solicited, the undersigned being determined to
sell at the lowest cash rates. Remember the
stand in Holmes Brick Building.
WILLIAM B. WILSON.
Auburn, June 11th, 1S59.-my.
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29

In the hearing of an Irish case for assault
and battery, a counsel, while cross examining
one Of the witnesses, asked what they had at
the first place they stopped at9 "Four glass
es Of ale.p "Next" Two glasses Of whis--
key" "Next?' "Oue glass Of brandy =
"Next!" "A fight"
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29

We have all heard of asking for bread
and receiving stone, but young gentle
man may be considered as still worse treated
when be asks for young lady's hand and
gets her fathers foot.
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29

A WORKING GIRL.-1n Philadelphia, a
vounp lady has learned the machinist trade,
and is now carrying on an extensive busi-
ness, furnishing her customers, with any
thing from a screw to steam engine.
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29

In youth, hearts are trumps; in manhood
diamonds and clubs, according to circum-
stances; but alter all, spades are sure to win
when the game Of life closes,
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29
JACOB FELDBERG,
is POSITIVELY
SELLING OFF AT COST,
HIS ENTIRE STOCK OF
CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES.

"AVING determined to close out in Auburn,
Il Il for the purpose of engaging in business in
San Francisco, l now offer my entire stock of
goods at Cost Price. 1t consists of fine black
blue and Brown Frock, Business Raglans, and
Overcoats; all colors and qualities of French Cas-
smere and Cloth Pants; Silk, Silk Velvet, Satin,
Cloth, Cashmere and Marseilles Vests; Gents Fur
nishng Goods of all kinds; Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps, Blankets, Trunks, Carpet Bags,
Domestic Goods, Cutlery, Perfumery, &C., &c.--
The above goods will positively
5e Sold at Cost Cash Price,
and all persons desirous of obtaining bargains
are informed that now is the time to get them.
Remember the place--in the brick store, Com
mercial street, opposite the Post Office, Auburn.
JACOB FELDBERG.
n B.-Gentlcmen! All of you who are in
debted to me by book account or otherwise, are
notified to come forward without delay and settle,
as you will thereby save trouble and cost. J. +.
Auburn, September 10th 1859.
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29

II KEEP constantly on hand, and offer for sale.
Il complete assortment of Hardware Groce-
ries, Provisions Fresh Preserved Fruits, Vegeta-
bles, Flour, GRAIN Cordage. Mining Implements,
Wines. Liquors, and other articles in the trade,
which will sell as CHEAP as the CHEAPEST,
and warrant as GOOD as the BEST, and WILL
DELIVER FREE OF CHARGE.
Having lately purchased the entire stock OF
Wines, Liquors, Cordials, etc, of M. McNulty. the
friends of that favorte establishment are request
ell to continue their patronage and are assured
that every exertion will he used to merit q con-
tinuance of their favor The best of Liquors by
Wholesale or Retail. ROBERT GORDON.
Auburn, August 9Th, 1S59.-my
The Placer herald., 1859-10-29

Oysters.
B-Families will be supplied with Fresh
Oysters at the rate of $1.75 per hundred in the
she'll, or $500 per hundred shelled.
Auburn, May 2lst, lS59.-my
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-18
Gbe. OrOer.
National Division.

The annual session Of this body will be
held in Philadelphia, on Wednesday, June
LIST, at 10 o'clock, 4. NJ. The meetings will
be held in the SAMSON Street Hall, which is
located in SAMSON Street, between Sixth and
Seventh streets. Delegates arriving in Phil
adelphia, on or before Tuesday evening the
31st Of May, are requested to repair to the
Office Of the Grand Scribe, at the northwest
corner Of Seventh and Sspsom streets, en-
trance on Seventh, at half-past seven o'clock,
p. NJ, where they will be met by the Com
mittee Of Arrangements on the part ofthe G..
d. Of Pennsylvania, and be conducted to the
Hall, and be welcomed to the city by that
body.
The prospect is favorable for a very large
attendance. We hope North Carolina will
be well represented.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-18
RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES.
BRYAN'S
MIC w F.

The most certain and speedy remedy eoer dis
covered for all Diseases Of the Chest and
Lungs, Coughs, Colds, asthma, Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, influenced, Dit.
tcuzt Breathing, Hoarseness, Sore
Throat, de-, DC, dc.
THESE WATERS Civ the most instantaneous
4 and perfect relief, and when persevered with
according to directions, never fail to effect a rap
id and lasting cure. Thousands have been re-
stared to perfect health who have tried other
means in vain. To all classes and all c%onstitu-
tions they are equally a blessing and a cure
none need despair, no matter how long the dis
ease may bave existed, or however severe it may
be, provided the organic structure of the vital or
gans is not hopelessly decayed. Every one afiic-
ted should give them an impartial trial.
To VocALIsTs and PUBLIC SPEAKERS, these Wa
fers are peculiarly valuable they will in one day
remove the most severe occasional hoarseness
and their regular use for a few days will, at
all times, increase the power and fexibility of
the voice, greatly improving its tone compass
and clearness, for which purpose they are regular
ly used by many professional vocalists.
JOB MOSES, Sole Proprietor,
Rochester, N. Y.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by P. F. PES
CUD and all respectable druggists. 3S-1yeow
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-18
Opinions of the Press.

"The Book will be worth the money, whether
you ever travel in the regions it describes or not.
Any description of such scenery can hardly fail
to be Interesting. We feel satisfied Mr.. Colton's
will be highly W.T. Journal.
"We know Mr.. Colton possesses the ability to
make the Book valuable and interesting."-Ckar-
lotte Democrat
"No one within our knowlege is better qualified
for the task, judging by the long and Interesting
accounts which he gave Us Of his explorations, in
carriage, ON horseback, and on foot. It will be
an interesting Book, and especially useful to those'
who may travel in Western North Carolina
Fayetteville Observer.
"Mr. Cotton is well qualified to make a readable
book Washington Dispatch.
II is thoroughly acquainted with our Noun
tain Scenery, and few are better able to describe
it, Warrentoa Ne1s.
"Mr. colton's long residence in B~uneonbe, AMI
his intimate acquaintance with the most noted re-
sorts of the Mountain Region, together with q
passionate fondncss for adventure, qualities him
peculiarly for the preparation of such a book
North Carolina Presbyterian.
PRIcE.-Per single copy, so cents. Persons
ordering over 10 copies, a reduction of 10 per cent.
BY mail, 6S cents per copy.
Published by w. L. P0MEROY,
Raleigh, N. G.
~ And for sale by Booksellers generally.~@
April %, 1859. So
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-18
RECEIPTS FOR THE AGE.

SINCE LAST IssUE-Rev. 81. Phillips, Houston.
Ca: Benz. Stowe, Middleton; W. P. Stallings.
Yancyvlie; ] D Barnard, Democrat p. o.; f
Marshall Blakely; S Coward, bingham A M
Jayroe, Miss E Footman, Kingstree; PIT Huntley,
Deep Creek 3 ] ] Hawkins, Danville, Va; B T
Jones, Roxobel DR.. S W Little, Clarksville 7
Clarkson Tomlinson, Bloomington ; S NJ Douthitt.
Hothouse, Ca; J r Alternately, Bunker Hill; K j
Starks, asylum Is j e Reeves, Dobson VIM.
Jones, Oxford VIM. Mcdaniel, Bennettsville Fl
A Callaugh Kingstree, S. c.; G 81 Wilfong, Mt.
Carmel, Texas; D T Redfearn, Mrs. A Redfearn,
Whites Store; 8 Willie Mobiles. Greenville e L
Gaddy, Renwick, Ga; D L McLaurin, McInnis
Brikge; Jessie Oxendine, Raft Swamp Asa VII
son, New Hill; John g Jones, C~unningham's
Store j W Smith, Rossyille, Ca. ] W Thonp.
son, B j Brown, Haw Branch FL G Merritt, Oh.
Hill; F A Ingram, Summit; M A Moore, Green
Plains 5 Jos. Shelton, Beattie's Ford; Jas. G
Goodwin, Pitch Landing; Mrs. Ann Oates, Gay.
oso, Mo-; J II Peoples, ] D Kirns, Alexandriana /;
] r Jones, ] E Emory, G Barlow, New Light;
Mss E Fl Saunders, Walters L G King, Monks
Store 5 w Fl Gill, Warsaw, Ala; Isaac Brock,
Comfort; 7 B Campbrll, Pigeon Run, Va; 5 E G
Verser, Fosters P. o. Ala II Smith, J w Mar
tin, J H Filen, Pt. Peter, Ga; M A Seagle, Rome,
Ga. Samuel Modlin, g. City; w 7 Markham,
Woodville John Nicholson, Eagle Mills; B c
Smith. Flat River; 5 Wilson Sanderlin, Currituck
Mrs. Grizzie Waith, Eagle Rock Mrs. Gibson,
Griffin, Ga.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-18

ANOTHER WHIsKEY MURDER.-The Salem
IN. CO. Press says Eli Powell was found dead
near Clemonsville on the 10th ult., and from
all appearances it is supposed that he died
from the excessive use of liquor. He went
on Sunday the ID of April. to get some whis-
kew. about four miles from his home. He
obtained it and started for home, but night
overlook him on his way. The night was
very dark and rainy, and he wandered from
the road a short distance where he was found
dead, having been there about thirteen days.
He. presented a spectacle shocking to behold.
He was so much torn and mutilated as
scarcely to be recognized by those who knew
him well. His bottle was found near him
with some whiskey in it. AS soon as it was
known that he did not return at the time APP
pointed when he left, the citizens of Clemens
Vile and vicinity commenced to search for
him, and continued to search diligently for
several days but did not find him, until he
was accidentally discovered. He leaves a
wife and one son to mourn his sorrowful end.
This should be a warning to those who in
dulge in the excessive use of ardent spirits.
The youth Of this community can here learn
a lesson which should last them forever
Where is the mother that would not shudde1
at the thought that her son would come tt
such an end ? Language would fail to de
scribe the grief and distress of a parent, who
has the least idea hat his OF. her son will fiji
a %drunkard's grave.
Young men, take warning in time, befor
it is too late. Those Of you who have kim
and affeetionate mothers should respect thel
advice and live and act in such a way that yo1
will render them happy. Remember how
anxious they are for your welfare and happi
ness, in this life and in that which is to come
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-05-18
Extract Of a letter from Americus, Ga:

Extract Of a letter from Americas, Ga:
Notwithstanding we have no division of
Sons Of Temperance near Hs, yet it appears
that our better citizens are bent on bringing
about q new state of things. In the first
place our newly elected City Council have
raised the city license to $3.50 which has
caused most Of the doggeries to close, az they
were generally kept by a class who were not
able TO raise half that amount. The spring
term Of our Superior Court has just closed,
since which time, we have been panied to wit
ness a sight which we hope will be a warn
ing to oil young men as well as old ones.-
We cav four young men, and one middle
aged man, ell chained together, leaving our
Jail for the pe%nitentiary, where they are to
semain (cut from all intercourse with the
world from 3 to 10 years.
| send you 4 part of the presentment of our
Grand Jury, as to what they have to say
about the liquor traffic in South Western
Georgia, which you can use as you think
proper.
The Grand Jury, chosen and sworn for the
second week, respectfully submit the follow
ing presentments.
From all the information we can gather, as
Grand Jurors, we are satisfied that two thirds
Of the criminal cases in our court, have their
origin in the different %grogshops scattered
over our county, and VIZ feel as Grand Jurors
that the responsibility rests on us to make
the issue: Grogshops or ne grogshops and
here we ask the citizens Of cur county, i
they are willing to submit to the Calling YOKE
of taxation, for the purpose Of raising money
to defray the expenses Of criminal cases
brought to our courts, originating in thes
dens Of destruction, which ruin eur sons, cor
rupt our negroes, fill our Jail with criminals
our county with paupers, and bring wretch
, edness and sorrow to the homes Of our cit
zens. We believe it to be the duty of ever
citizen, having the good Of his country, an
the welfare of his family at heart, to come ou
boldly, and throw his whole influence againS
those vile ~grogshops, those foul blots on tn
face Of our county ; and we would very r.
spectfully ask our Representatives in tn
next Legislature to use their best endeavoi
to have an act passed leaving It with the cit
zens OF the county to say whether or not the
will tolerate the retail liqUer traffic anon
them and to regulate the prteS Of License.