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The Placer herald., 1859-02-19

STEAM FIRE ENGINE.-The New York cor
respondent Of the Sacramento Union says:
Our Fire Department is destined to be
completely remodeled, and the steam en-
gnes must be adopted. A a trial between
two steam engines and the same number of
hand "masheens" one of the former threw a
stream from a one and five siXths inch nozzle
to the altitude of two hundred and ten feet!
A two-inch stream was also thrown to the
height of $50 feet, and butt stream, two
and d,a-haf inches in diameter, was next tried,
and the distance attained was 200 feet, dis
charging 1900 gallons per minute. At this
result, many of the old doubling "red shirts
gave up, expressing the opinion that it was
''no use to kick against steam any more"
The two steam engines on this occasion were
ordered out from the Novelty Works at 8
o'clock, and arrived at the Fifth Ward Liber-
ty Pole ia distance of over two miles) in
twenty minutes, without the aid of men or
horses.
The Placer herald., 1859-02-19
Courting by Telegraph.

A certain young man, whom we shall call
Smith, was employed at an office on the Ma
tonal Line In the course of business, he
ascertained that the person having charge Of
a station in small town some seventy miles
distant, was young lady, and that her name
was Sarah Forthwith in an interval of
leisure flashed over the wires this MESSAGE
"Mv name is Smith-IIow old are you?"
To which the answer was promptly re-
turned:
"My name is Sarah-Non one of your bust
ness"
The next one ran thus:
Il am not married-what are you worth?"
"Worth a million"
AS a climax the youth replied
"Wil you marry mc!"
The answer was yes"-and in four months
they were married.
A Coop SERvANr.-A lady in this city
was recently praising the good qualities of a
Chinese servant, who had Just left her, and
whose departure she was somewhat regret
ting. "Oh," she said, ''he was one of the
best servants that | ever saw-he was so
clean and neat, and did his work so nicely.
He kept every thing as tidy in the kitchen
as onybody could wish. Don't you think as
| do about him?" she inquired Of a female
acquaintance, in whose house John had once
lived. "Well," she replied, 81 only knew of
one bad quality that John possessed-he
acouM spit on the griddIe to see if it was hot"
"Gracious goodness.' calculated Johns re-
cent lmire, -"and have had him all that
time without dreaming of it. Hot cakes
every morning for breakfast, too" And the
lady shuddered visibly. She had no more to
say about John. Mayyspihe Democrat.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30

ST. JoHNs DAY IN TUCsoN.--The pious indi vidual whose anniversary was celebrated at Tucson on the 24th inst, if he has the privilege oflooking down upon the doings of this world, must have been greatly edifed by the perfor- mances in his honor. First, there was horse race; next, "chieken fighting" by the Mexican population; next, succession of free fights, which lasted, with short intermission, for the purpose of taking drinks and repairing dama- ges, all day. This popular amusement was confined entirely to the Americans, the Mexi- cans not having taste for such festivities. s. It is almost miraculous that half dozen peo- pie were not killed, considering the freedom with which revolvers were fourished about As it was, the cooness and determination of a few sober men, saved several from death or wounds. 9 -aA.J.a Ge 8yl.
 In the evening there was a grand mounted display of the entire opulation-everything in the shape of horse mule, or jackass, being pressed into service, and made to gallop around. carrying almost.invarably lady and gentle man of the Mexican population. The race in the morning was quite spirited between an American horse from California and Mexi- can horse, owned in Tucson. The former was victorious by half length, and considerable money changed hands on the result, greatly to the disappointment of the Mexicans, who had made preparations to celebrate their victory It was only another illustration of the uncer- tainty of doubtful things. The American horse is owned by gentleman from California
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30

another meeting was at once organized, 5. h. Lathrop, Chairman. It was determined to elect Justice of the Peace and Constable E. Woodman, C. c. Dodson, and W. Wright son, were appointed tellers of the election. For Justice of the Peace, Jas Caruthers was placed in nomination, and for Constable, N Van AL stine. The ballotting then took place, and both candidates were elected, each receiving 3l votes, with no opposition. Persons were present from Santa Rita, Sopori, Reventone, and Sonoita Valley. A case was immediately brought before the new Squire, namely, Mex ican, charged with stealing from N. B. Appel. The theft being proved, the prisoner was sen- tenced to receive E lashes, which were duly administered by the new constable in q prompt and effective manner Thus our citizens have at last taken proper steps to guard their prop erty and lives, by punishing those who commit crimes,
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30
The Gila Explorers.

The last of the Gila explorers have returned to Tucson, after hard and fruitless journey They penetrated the country as far as the White mountains, and within two days journey of the settlements of the Zuni Indians. Their route was entirely new, but through a country very similar in its physical features to that described by the former party-a succession of fmountains and narrow valleys, with many small streams. By the Indians, the adventurers were we'll trea- ted, although the disposition to pick up little things "laying around loose," was often man.
 fested.
 Game, such as bear and black.tailed deer, was found rather more plenty than lower down the river, but of gold there were few traces. In fact the best indications of gold were all found in the Pinal mountains, not far from Tucson, which locality portion of the party will explore again. While on their way to Tucson, dis tressing occurrence caused the death of two men, and the severe illness of three others Near one of the camps one of the company, Capt A. Baker, found species of root growing near little stream, which he deemed edibles. He eat some himself, and handed portions to others. In about twenty minutes those who partook of the root were seized with dizziness and convulsions and in fifteen minutes more Capt. Baker and MT. Nichols expired in great agony. The other three were dosed with emet- ics, bled and their lives saved although they suffered intensely. MT. Baker was an elderly man, believed to be from Texas Nichols was from the State of New York. Both were buried at the camp where they died. The root which caused such deadly result is believed to be what is commonly known as the "wild parsnip;" it's botanical name we do not know. Next week we will give some interesting details of the ex- petition, and the country explored.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30

SALE OF MrNEs.-We are informed that Col. Titus has succeeded in selling the silver mines of the Union Co.,, to company in New York, of which Alvah Clark is President-for a handsome compensation, land is now on his way here, with capital, goods, and machinery, to work the mines
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30

HoGSi HoGS!!--All persons are cautioned against II permitting their Hogs to run at large, as they liable for all damages done by them,
 Tubac, June 9, 1859. If MANY CITIZENS
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30
Notice {:

or the establishment of the Land Office for the ga Territory of New Mexico. IN pursuance of an act of Congress, approved May 2, 1858, entitled "An act to create land district in the Territory of Now Mexico," it is hereby de- carsd and made known that tho office for the sale and entry public lands in the Territory of New Mexico will be established at Santa Fe in said Ter ritory, from and after the 18th day of November next. Given under my hand at the city of Washington, this 27th day of September, A, D. 1858. By order of the President:
 JOS. S. WILSON, Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office
 june 19
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30

HORSE FOUND.-Taken up by the subscriber, II on his rancho near Tubac, on the 2lst inst, 8 grey Spanish horse, with Mexican brand on each hip he is of ordinary size and eight years old The owner is requested to pay charges and take him away. N. VAN ALSTINE.
 Tubac, June 22. 1859,
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30

NEW MILITARY PosT.-Maj. Gordon, with a company of Mtd Rifles, has been sent from Fort Fillmore, to establish a post at Euro Mountain, on the o. M route.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30
DIED,

On the morning of the 22d inst, after short illness, Senorita JESUS HERRERo, daughter of Don Pedro and Dona Gertrudio Herrero, aged l4 years months and days. l0. .T vT4H
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30
Notice

IL persons indebted to the subscriber request
 ed to settle their accounts without delay, as he intends leaving the country about the first of Sep tember. All accounts unsettled by the 25th of June will be collected by law.
 IA PALATINE ROBINSON.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30
Hotel at Tucson.

THE hotel at this place formerly carried oa by George Mattison, is now conducted by J. Rior- dan who will pay every attention to the travelling community. good corral is attached to the Houss.
 Tucson, June l, 1859. 1tgt J. RI0RDAN.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30

TL dia 26 del pasado mes de Mayo, perdi en el ca " mino Santa Rita un diario de jornadas incluso unos apuntes o memorials on papeles sueltos que me son de nteres e indagar DOT si aguen To ha halado No havendome sdO possible hallarle buscandOle per sonalmente en el camno, me es precise hora in dagor DOT medic del periodco DOT que so que este buen hijo de la imprenta and en manas do todos, To hara saBer para que, e que To haya leyantado, ss serva avsormelo que le estimare infinite despues de pagarle. a sHfytl
 june 16 If ANTONIO RICHARDS,
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30

THERMOMETER AT TUBAo-For the week end ing the 2lst of June, the thermometer has av- eraged in the shade as follows:
 At 5, A. M, 770; at 10, A. M, 9s'; at 3, F. M. lOS0; at 10, F. NJ, 93' Highest the l7th, 2 o'clock, P. M., ll20 lowest the 2lst 5 clock, A. M, 750.
 For the week ending the 28th of June, the average in the shade was as follows:
 At 5, A. M, 720; at lO A. M., 930; at 2, r, M., lO4o; at 10, P. M., 82'. Highest the 18th, at 2 P. NJ, lO80; lowest the 2sth at 5, A. M, 65'-- the general difference during the day is from 3Oo to 4O0 Difference during the day, 4s0.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30
.m Latest War News. THE FIRST BATTLE THE AUSTRIANS
DEFEATEDl 1

The latest intelligence from Europe is to the 25th of May. The news is ofgreat importance as announcing the first important blow in Italy. The allied and Austrian forces have met, and the latter have been defeated The battle took place at Montebello town of Austrian Italy The Austrians were l5,OOO strong, and made the attack. After severe engagement, they were obliged to retreat, with loss estimated at two thousand
 The battle of Montebello took place on the 2lst of May. The Austrians, who were com manded by Gen. Stadion, attacked the posts of Marshal Paraguay D'Hilliers They were dri- ven .back by General Foreys division after Q furious combat, which lasted four hours The allies carried the town of Montebello, but did not pursue the Austrians Two hundred Aus trians, including Colonel, were captured and taken to Marseilles. The actual force of the French is not stated, but it is reported that it numbered 6,OOO men, besides regiment of Sardinian cavalry.
 A blockade of many Austrian ports, especi- ally along the Adriatic, had been effected by the French squadron There was large num- Der ofvessels engaged in enforcing the blockade.
 --a.-S.s
 .ARRIyALs,--Messrs. Herbert and McGowan. of California, passed through Tubac few days since, the latter on his way to Santa Fe. These gentlemen came up from Sonora short time sgo with Capt Stone's surveying party. Z
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the O office of the A. A. Q. M. at Fort Buchanan, N. M., until l2 o'clock M., on the 5th of July next, for furnishing the fort with 250l two hundred and fifty tons of hay and fodder, on the following conditions, viz & I. The hay to be made of the best grasses of the country, to be cut in the proper hay making sea- son. to be we'll cured and delivered in good dry con- dition, and put in stacks of about (1O) tons each, at such place at Fort Buchanan as shall be designated by the A. A. Q. M. The corn fodder to be topped.
 II. Proposals may be made for t!lne whole of the above amount or for parts not less than (5O) fifty tons.
 TIT. Good securities will be berequired for the full flmsnt of the contracts.
 ". The A. A. o. M. reserves to himself the right to reject all bids deemed extrsvagant.
 J. v. D. REEVE,
 Bvt. It. Col. U. s. A.
 Acting Asst. Quartermaster. Fort Buchanan, N. M., June 17, 1859.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30

SENTENCED Alenson Bently, of K company, lst Dragons, convicted of ofdesertion and horse stealing, was sentenced by the court martial lately in session at Fort Buchanan, to receive fifty lashes with cowhide, well laid on the bare back, to be confined at hard labor until Jan. 1862, heavily ironed to forfeit all pay due him, to have his head shaved, and be branded with red hot iron with the letter D. to he drummed out of the service and receive . dishonorable discharge Privates Rice, Dona- van, and Young, were also tried and sentenced to be whipped and drummed out of the service but the commanding officer of the department, in accordance with the recommendation of the court, remitted their punishment and restored them to duty.
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30
ADVERTISEMENTS.

PATAGONIA MINE, June 29th, 1859-Mexicsns are wanted at this mine. The highest wages paid. june 30 2w
The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30
Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that packages, boxes, or N parcels, brought by the Overland Mail, if left in the office day, will be at the risk of the owners, as the Company make charge for storage, they will not be responsible for any loss that may occur. VIM. S. OURY, Agent 0. M. Co.
 Tucson, May IS, 1859. 2m t|n
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AUCTION SALH

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL,
ESTATE IN THE COUNTY OF WARRINGTON, WITH
THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON.-lSy yiTture of a
deed of trust, duly recorded in l.Ibef ]. A. s. No
~, iOllos two hundred and Thirty four two buu-
dred and thirty five, two hundr ed and thirty sx
TWO hundred and thirty wen. one of the land rec
ords Tor W ashlngton couaty. in the District of
columbia. VIII sell. on the 9th day of June A. ID
ISS at ID O'Clock In tho morning, the following real
estate and the improvements thereon A thai VI
tain tract Of land situated lying aud being in the
county OF Washington, in the District nfC Colnmbia
which 10 bounded as 1ollOws, to wit: B ,ginnine At
me end OF the fourth line Of tract of land called
New seat, and running thence sonth fifteen fI5l
perches !; thence south eighty two degrees west
twenty SIX tS) perches thence north thirty six de-
grees. east, one hundred and forty
thence south sixty inc degrees, east fifty one aud
hail t5t1a) peIches. TO its intersection with the IF
tecnth line of the large tract o convey ed by the
heirs and devisees Of David C. Parker to Edward
swami; thence south forty nine degrees wost six
ty eight (63) ParchoB; thence south tv dc
grecs, west, thlrtyOne perches aud hity three hun
dredtns oil rch, (3l 5In0 > thence south hiy-
one degrees, west, forty five 45l pc sches to the be-
ginning, TO contain thirty -One ACRES, one rood and
seyenteen perchas, (SI A, r., II Pe)
. This sale VIII take place in front Of the Court
House In tho District OF Columbia, and the terms
VIII be OnA-third cash balance with interest in
b, ", and IL months secured by deed of trust tp
OF the purchas- money to be- paid down by the pur
CHASER At tho place Of SALE and upon his or her fail
ure or refusal to do, the trustee reserves the ri h
Immediately TO resell at the risk and cost of the de-
faultIng purchaser.
E. C. MORGAN, Trustee,
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NOR RENT-The very desirable DIV ELIING-
u HOUSE, No. 81 Bridge street, at the corner of
Bridge and Jefferson streets, Georg etOwn. ID has
been thoroughly renovated and supplied with oyrry
oonvenlcnce of water and gas Throughout II con
taIns bedrooms 2 parlors, dining. room, Kitchen,
and servants room, besides smoke house aud n
dry cellar. From the windows are charming views
oi Washington and the Potomac river, with the nd
lacant country. The situation is conyenient and
healthy. Possession given on the Ist of MAY En-
street.
Also, several Stables aud Carriage houses for
rent. supplied with water from the Aquoduct. Ap-
ply Rs alOvc. All 2-tF
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WOOD AND COAL.

X e p i T TpfB1bE, BE EOR E TIL E
LING AND sTovEE WWO0b Nil MILLS ssiND
sssE2isE25s:ss|;gsss
E.:E.zzSsszsslz5sz::
sSs 3sAE-gSs o-sSv
:ss5zss5ss@:Sss
Orders left at 3: W.K. Handy's, opposite vii
lards' Hotel WIN. Ballsntynes, f8 18th street;
or at Pages Wharf foot of 18th street. promptly at
tended to. Office at Campbells Lime and Sand
store, south side of 7th street bridge. The money
to accompany the order all oases, or be ready
when the fuel is delivered.
ap 2n A.PAYNTER, at Pages Wharf
EALTS' CITY STEAM FIRE WOOD MILLS.
NJ Wood prepared any length and size; delivered
TO all parts OF the city, Navy, Yard, and George
money TO accompany the order, or to be ready when
the fuel is SslyeTed: ~ rSIn., TS 'I,S " NJ GAIT;
mar Is Tyr Foot Off st.. below War Depart.
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THE PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COM

One Of the Steamships of this Company, carrying
the United states Mail for ACAPULCO, --ccAe
CALIFORNIA, and oregon, leaveSGfGfIs
Panama twice eacn month, on the arrI-~s@sns<s=s
VA If the L. :. Mail =. =. Company's Steamers.
which leaves New York and New Orlesns regularly
on the 5th aud 2nth Of each month, with the mails
and passengers, connecting via PANAMA RAIL-
ROADS.
Those Steamships have been inspected and sp-
proved hy the Navy Department, and guaranty speed
and SHfSfy
The Panama Railroad (s7 miles long is now com :
peted from ocean tn ooean and is crossed in or
hours, The baggage Of Passengers Ia checked IA
New York through TO San Francisco, and passen-
geYs are embarked at Panama by steamer AZ tie
Company's exp pense. The money paid in New York
covers all eX penses OF the trip.
Reserve steamers are kept IN port in Panama and
San Francisco, to prevent detention in case Of scc
dent so that the route Is entirely TeltablnO failure
having occurred In eight wears.
Passengers leave Panama the same day they sr
rive at Aspinwall:
Conductors 90 through by each Steamer, and take
charge OF women and children without other Proteo-
tors.
the Agency, III West street, New York, % I. w,
RkYMOSD-or to ARMSTRONG, HARRIS g.
Co, New Orleans-Or c. l.. BARTLETT, Boston.
iy A-u
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EOR SALE-On accommodating terms, a very
Il desirable RESIDENCE, being r s story Frame
Dwelnng-Ns. 2SO-with back building attached,
containing in all t rooms; has very dry cellar
and a deep back lot to an alley situated on the
tn side of street between 18th aud 18th streets
and midway between the Treasury department and
Patent Occ. IL posltl vely OF the most pleas
For terms and full description nfthe premises ap
ply to POLLARD WEBB, No. $40 I'D story 7th
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T SAND.-SANDm-SAND
i He undersigned having a large quantity of
the very best quality of Building SAND on hand
will dispose OF sams Mt q reduced price. Persons
building will find it greatly TO thrIr advantage to
cali GEO. l.. SHERIFF,
Coal, w cod, and Sand Yand,
ma 10 eO4t 41a ST., at Canal Bridge
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ma IL eot4thJune6d4t

By THOMAS D0WI.ING; Georgetown,
Inst ftd;, "a i.GVBy authority Of deed Of
the l8h March la5 the subscribe, ali the shares
and interest Of Rachael Waugh: WIN. A. Waugh
G&eorSe 60 5. Cooley and wife; and John :. Waugh in
s sne following property will bo sold at auction on the
Of tho premi SEES, viz: That parcel OF ground in
Geo1sot9Mn beginning on the south iipo Of Bridge
owned by John Mountz, and running theme, with
Br igs street west II feet, thoncs soufh % feet to
east II feet to tho property Of said Mounta. % a6d
thence north 9 feet to the beginning, with the dwell
Terms: s35' cash. and the residue Mt six and
twelve months. Notes bearing interest and deed
terms are rot Complied with within Sdays tho prop
the risk and cost of the rst pufchaseT Deeds att6e
sAM,L CRoPLEY. Trustee.
THOMAS DOWIJN NG AuctIorerr
= " The purchase a. the former sale having
rasold on the day ab"vc nam@ ard at tRo twn and nj
place. and on the terms above statrd ut his cost and
'Sh anvsd, i" Th"MAS AGF6SGPfi 6GwiiSG G.Gsasg Haes
TkEEsfEGEM' Il i M'gH.EE ssE of G9rfAgsT G9 TSln
trust fsedlaa IN bdf TtGs G & oSs deed f
+ suGs;ref ii SELF at pabe III 'OalEs a%stiSn, i
the following described property in Washington
At l2 O'Clock m, or FRIDAY. May 2ath, in
dI"nt OF the PROMISES, lot numbered (, in Square
tween $th and 9th streets east running hack 81 feet
to az alley. " -00'
Lot No 10, in Square 97G. fronting 80 feet on 10th
street east, between south and streets, running
back 80 feet ~ inches.
t5o'clock P. M, on the Premises, Lots Nos 8, 4,
p B. 9, and IT, Ia Square No. 9i6, being the en-
tire western half of said Square.
The whole Of Square No. 937. This square has
productivs. WY
Terms: Ono-third cash. the residue in 6 and !.
months IN equal Instalments, bearing interest from
promises. w
RfCHD. HENRY HENbE!RsdN, Trustee.
aP l8-rO&ds j. Z. McCUIRE6 & CO. Aucts.
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DENTISTRY. &c,

DENTISTRY, &c.
n DENTAL. NOTICE.
pR. HILLS mas removed ms Office to the rOoms
long occupied by Dr. Malster, 1896 PennIa~
avenue, bctween 9Th ard 10Th sts.. whers No.
he will be pleased tD see all who may deSire~AlO
his services For professional ability / am kindly
permitted to refer to DIR. Malster. ja4
M TEETH.
VI LOOMS, NJ. d., the inventor and prtentee of
the NERAL PLATE TEETH, attends~
persons personally at his office in this city .sr~
Many persons can wear these Teeth who S-llo
cannot wear others; and no person can wear others
who cannot wear these.
Persons calling at my Office can be accommodated
with any style and price Of Teeth they may desire
but to those who are particular and wish the purest
art can Produee, the MINERAL PLATE will be
more fully warranted.
Rooms in this city, No SS6 Penn. avenue between
9Th and 10th streets also 9C7 Arch street, Philade
phia. Sc 2-Iy
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE-ContaInIng
v about 2t' acres, in Fairfax county. Va, 2 miles
from this cIty, And the same distance from Alexan
dria The farm il in excellent order; has good
buildings and IL well watered and tImbered; il is all
under fence, and large richards of the best varieties
OF fruit, raspbeIrles, strawberries, &C., DC. The
terms of sale will bs mads very easy to suit pur
chassrs, and, if desired, the farm will he divided
For particulars apply to CHARLES HASKINS,
Architect, Penn. avenue. mar % If
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AIDES, BRAIDS, Plaits, Curis, Half Wigs
and Peungy. .vAnia avenue ssusu
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N NOTICE.
HERSONS Indebted 10 me are notified that their
Accounts Are now ready for settlement, as am clos
Ing out my stock Of Boots and Shoes at cost, for
cash, and cash only. =: f. hOQvEk,
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las. nj. McCAMLY CO,
DEALERS IN
FIRST-CLASS FASHIONABLE CLOTHING
GENTS FINE FUR RNISHING GOOnS
No. $50 Pa. avenue, (Natonal Hotel BuidingD
WAsHISGToN. ID. C..
TRUNKS, VALISES, AND CARPET BAGS.
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