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The Placer herald., 1859-07-23
A Funny Sketch.

A HOOsier, an awful ugly man, relating MS
travels in Missouri, said that he arrived at
fChickenvile in the forenoon, and just few days
BEFORE there had been boat busted, and heap
, of people scalded and killed one way and anoth-
= err So at last, as l went into grocery, a squad
Z Of people followed in. and one bowed and said:
It's one of the unfortunate suffers by the bust
\ In Of the franklin
q Upon that he axed me to drink with him. and
as l put the tumbler to my mouth he stopped me
N SOf q sudden.
a i beg your pardon stranger but
But what?' sez l.
4 Jest fix your mouth in that ere way agin, sez
done it list rs was gwine to drink and I'll
3be hanged if l didn't think they'd all go into
dts They yelled and hooped like gang of
wolves Finally one of 'em said:
a Don't make fun of the unfortunate; he's hardly
got over ben blowed up yet. Lets make up a
i$puss for him.
Then they all throwed in and made up pot of
nve dollars. As the spokesman handed me the
&change, he axed me:
A Where did you find yourself after the explo-
&sion!'
VI In fiat boat sez I.
u How far from the Franklin? says he.
II Why sez l, Il never seed but as nigh as
$can guess, about three hundred and seventy five
3miles'
" You'd oughter seen that gang scatter.
ANECDOTE OF STUARr.-Mr c., of this city
tesa good story of Gilbert Stuart the painter
which illustrates finely the power secret has to
propagate ITSELF if once allowed to little airing
and reach few years.
Stuart had, as he supposed, discovered a secret
y. OF coloring very valuable. He told it to a
ilead. His friend valued it highly, and came q
stme afterwards to ask permission to communicate
uhder oath OF eternal secrecy to friend of his
Sn0 needed everv possible aid to enable him to
RISE r N "''' -
Let me see,' said Stuart, making chalk m ark
Cn board at hand. Il know the art and that
One said his friend.
You know it, continued Stuart, making an
'ner mark by the side of the one already made,
Xand that is,
TWO cried the other.
well, and tell your friend, and that will be-
making third mark.
ihree only said the other.
No' said Stuart. its one hundred and eleven
'i' .Neppor1 Mercury.
!; AGRICULTURE IN THE MouNrAINs.-Th
'acer Courier, published at Forest Hill. in
ne course of a pleasant article on the fruit
"o,Pects "Pe IN its vicinity, thus observes:
we will here take occasion to remark
u"'' 80 far as our observation extends
.o'e OF our citizens who have turned their
'ent'on to the cultivation of the soil in.
'' ssao OF delving for gold, have had greater
o'cess' and more generally made fortunes
H.; lew years, than any other class Of oul
.1ens. In fact we have yet to find the
-. man who has opened a farm, planted
1!chard in the mountains, and attended
us business for so long time as five
.' s.'s' who has not at least acquired com
S'snce; and many of them have accumulat
The Placer herald., 1859-07-23

The Santa Cruz Sentinel notices straw
berry measuring eight inches in circpmfer-
ence 1t was raised in garden at that
nlace
The Placer herald., 1859-07-23

'Most men are slaves" observed Lord
Clarendon, because they cannot pronounce
the rnonosvllable mo- "
The Placer herald., 1859-07-23

RELIEF OF NEURALGIA.-As this dreadful
disease is becoming more prevalent than
formely, and as the doctors have not dis
covered any method or medicine that viii!
permanently cure it, we will simply state
that for some time past member of our
family has suffered most intensity from it,
and could find no sure relief from any re-
medy applied, until we saw an article, which
we republished, recommending the applica-
ton of bruised horse radish to the wrist, for
the cure of tooth-ache. As neuralgia and
tooth-ache are both nervous diseases, we
thought the remedy for the one would likely
give relief tc the other, SO we made the ap-
plcation and were truly gratified that the
simple application of horse radish, bruised
and applied to the wrist on the side of the
body where the disease was seated, gave al
most instant relief to severe attack Of
neuralgia, and with the same gratifying re-
suits. The remedy is simple, cheap, and
may be within the reach Of every one
Laurenspile Herald.
The Placer herald., 1859-07-23
s. Il. National, July 18Th

A NEGRO ACTING AS PASTOR FOR WHITE
PEorLE.-On Lynn Creek, Giles county,
Tennessee, there is a IardsheI B' ptist
Church, supported by number Of wealthy
communicants Of that persuasion" who for
several years past have had for their regular
pastor negro man, black as the ace of
spades, named George-known as "Bentley's
Old George" and belonging to the estate of
one Matthew Ben,ly, deceased. George is
said to be a most excellent man, and good
preacher. Some time ago he had noted
public discussion, lasting four days, with a
white preacher, on the subject of Baptism,
from which the white man is said to have
come off Cf any difference) "second best"
The Church wants to buy George, but he is
unwilling to be sold out of his masters
family, and is withal a regular southern pro-
slavery parson. George is the preacher in
charge" Of a large congregation, nearly all
of whom are shareholders, and who pay him
salary of 5000 or 800 for his pastoral
services. Tennessee Quid Nunc.
The Placer herald., 1859-07-23
A Sign.

n SlSns
We understand that while the anti Le-
compton County Convention was in session
on Tuesday evening, some enthusiastic dem,
ocrat (?) rushed in and announced tlsat Lo
gan, the "Black Republican" Seward can
didate for Congress in Oregon, was elected
AT this announcement all business was sus
pended and three hearty cheers was called
for 10y the Chairman, and given with will
by the Convention. This incident serves to
show that the anti Lecomplon men are tend
ing, in spite of the efforts of their leaders,
towards Repnblicanism, and that before the
election there will be a general stampede Of
the party. They shouted so joyfully at the
election of Logan, we will promise them an
other opportunity to shout for better cause
after our State election. They can then re.
joce at the election of Stanford, Baker and
the balance of the Republican ticket If the
cheers given on account of Logan's election
were honest and earnest, then let them unite
with us without farther palaver or hesitation,
After the election we will all shout together
Times.
Lack of space has heretofore prevented
the insertion of the above paragraph, clip.
ped from the columns of the black organ
day or two ago. The significance of the
incident mentioned, consists in its evident
indication Of the unanmitv of sentiment
between the halfbreeds and blacks. Think
of ii. county convention, pretending to
represent the democratic party suspends its
business and gives three Hearty cheers on the
annunciation Of the election of Seacard csm-
didate for Congress in Oregon! What un-
pareleled effronterv for such creatures to
call themselves democyatsi If Judas Iscar-
lot were yet alive, similar impudence might
induce him to claim to be considered one of
the apostles of the meek and lowly Jesus;
and doubtless in politics. he would vaunt
himself half breed.
II Are.I.a..<.I LII.
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RETAIL MARISErr
aY ThI-EnpAn,

Nav YOEE, July 500 bales. Flour .6.
s9 1e Gbls at $62o@6S0 Ohio Wheat
safes $4,000 bus. Corn ADVANCED sales "a mon
Gu " SUGAR at e Lard heavy
S9Fry M9scoYado Is quoted h18 and Porto Rico At
ot: Oo1eG steady Rice unsettled at 8X@4x Preiehts
ONCS4Tt, July 7There is fair demand for Plour a.
Wbeat st PE mostly abroad
buyers; sales of white and prime mixed at A. 0SI "a ~
narey, rye anu Oats dull and dropping. Corn nomnay
E put inactive Whisky dull 24c saes 2IW1 bITs
et FORK $3.50 Bulk meat and Bacon unchanged
So Wheat is i6c lowers sales Of new S 81 lSsEd at
at ss sed Germ Incsnged white sells
W6sfy nu At 9sa quiet sides On Mess Pork 1875
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COMMERCIAL.
WHOLESALE MARKET-

BRooNs-oolnmon sax
B0FERR-1n kegs 98I0. ,+=5A 5 .
6uCKETs-Marietta $7@2q5
CHEEsH-Western Reserve SIf@9c
SANDLEsralloW mould IA din q: star q8. snaro an
TVSEEEE-J lay 1sc; Rio l99l2I.
RYE-IOO.
CoRX-l,OO,
BAhLRY-65. FL
OATs-55.
RRATHRRs-40945c scarce
klsH-Shad $14; HerrlnRs sc: MackeraI No
FURs-Raccoon 3OB37Lc = = ~. I" S'4Ia 70 u.
GIGsAHG-5526O.
HH9EEgleysF 5s : ton s9.oo' Timothy 5000
LI%E-LOusvitle so
as oG1ss SssPs 40 Sugar 4so
N4X4L IS TO- tar &4@5
RA0s-3934, dull.
RIcE-5X@1B
sEBDs-FIaxBeed 1876; Clover 51.
soAP-Oastile per ID 156116; common 6Sae
SSuoARs.New Orleans 11<@S hid e69S5S in hill
sSuFF-Scotch 26 Rappee 23926 q -
FRA-Gunpowder 4OSTU; Imperial 4Olss. TJvsop aSo1o
touching 2593Oc; Oolong 35@75c - SV'SS4S'VSi
TSBAcco-6 twists ~; fve roll 24@9s
WooL-UnwaShed from 10 to %: 0omtoons ,o.h, os a.
~; Full blood extra 40 to as. sN - "
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ITO the end that 1T might be determined.
How the man had determined his end"

H- 1T Her OIL TTieks.-we have twice
had occasion to notice the doings of woman
called Mrs. Wilson, by some supposed to be the
Mrs Emerson who lecturcd on Woman's Rights
throughout this section of country, couple OF
years ago. The last heard of her was at sta.
ton on the Central Ohio Railroad trying to come
the watch stufing game. She is now luxuria.
ting in Eastern Ohio. About ten days ago she
stopped at a farm house about two miles West
Of Sharon, Ohio, where she remained several
days, delivering a small infant, and deserving it
shortly afterwards between two days.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-07-08

New York, July 1.-The Paris correspon-
dent of the Erening Post says: was told yes
terday that the difficulties between the Imperial
Bonapartists and the descendants Of Mrs. Pat
terson, of Baltimore, the reputed wife of the
Duke of Westphala, in the way Of
being composed: The Empress has offered to
son jerome, who graduated at West Point and
is now with the army in Italy, Count, with
suitable pecuniary endownents for the rank, if
they will formally, renounce all claims 10 the
name Of Bonaparte.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-07-08

rB Sean. Mag.-Tho gossips of the First
Ward have recently had delightful case Of
sc,ndalum Magnatum upon which to exercise
heir descriptive powers The wife of pro,
fsssiOnal gentlemen has long suspected her hus.
hand Of maintaining disgraceful intimacy with
her brother -in-law's spouse. On Tuesday she
concluded to watch the parties, aud going to
the brothern,law's house, that gentleman be-
mo absent, her suspicious were most conclu.
sireIy aud aagrantly realized. The brother.in-
l.w was sent for to confront his treacherous rel.
alive and upon learning the facts from an eve
witness Of a scene that had just transpired, the
first thing he did was to manifest a disposition
10 kill his wife, He was dissuaded from this
bloody purpose, when he determined to end his
misery with his own life. This proving imprac-
ticable, he concluded, like the famous Sickles.
to immortalize himself by shooting down the
defler of his bed. Whether he was counseled.
likewise, of the folly of this course, we are not
advised. we have rs yet heard of no such
tragical denoument The case, in all its differ.
ent bearings, has been prolifically discussed by
those acquainted with the particulars.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-07-08

~ hu"a0ay.--rwo horses attached to an
W. ~ wagon ran away on Main street yesterday.
U :, Oh the horses being blind made for Captain
na'F's store aud with the assistance of the
S S;"er morse and the heavy wagon, managed to
pls'nantIe that gentleman's awning. The
horses were caught before they made much
'A''neF progress by number of persons who
ran into the street for the purpose.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-07-08

1- Cutting A6ray.-On the 4th instant
says the Washington Examiner party OF
young men from Wheeling and a similar party
from this county became involved in difficulty
at Triadelphia, Va. on the line of the Hempfield
railroad, in the course of which James Dennis.
ton and John Mcneil, two young men belong
ing to ClnysVille, were cut with knives by the
Wheeling men. We did not learn whether the
wounds inflicted were either serious or severe,
Out we hope they may not be either.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-07-08

HB- The German Turner'S of this city have
a'au0 an engagement with the Roman GIadia-
"'s' a company of the best French and Italian
,: VINO will give grand gymnastic exhibi-
u" "on on Monday evening next. The next day
Tie u Turner's will enjoy pic mic at Leatherwood
evening. = ~
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EAT IN PEAOFIl
SLEEP IN PEAcEYyl

HNeo Gool'.-The undersigned has Just
received more of those very fine pictures and
oval frames, besides which he has also received
general assortment of goods, such as Port.
monnies, satehels. Music Books, French and
German Accordians, Flutinas, Fans, Umbrellas
Goats Spool Cotton, French Working do. Hooks
and Eyes, Soaps and Perfumeries of finest kind
Cloth Pins, Backing and Pocket Cutlery; also.
some Catholic Prayer Books and Bibles Any
one not having bought anything in his store for
tue last few weeks will find great difference
In his prices, as he sells now, no matter how
little person may buy, at wholesale prices.
,.or a. P. LEcuER,
Jezo-u No. Washington Hall.
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SD Fast Daughter.-on the way up Of
Tue Arizona lady passenger, Mrs. Wick, who
TnVn NeF husband, were on their way home 10
sNsl"aa' gave birth to fine large healthy
"a IausnteF. which, in honor of the boat, was call
, n "Arizo"a." Capt. Conway stopped at
:. = portsmouth ora hours for doctor, and then
s Tue happy mother was brought along in the
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-07-08

New YoNK, July 7th,-Thc stock market has
strong appearance, particularly on tho spccu-
atiYe, but the feeling ut the close is quite buoy
ant, and quotations are again higher since the
board met. The most marked Improvement
York Central. The doings in Bank Shares at
full prices with the exception of Missouri Skies
There was an Improvement i'll State Stocks. U.
s Coupon lives offered at lO4 the registered
are source The demand for money to-day is
moderately active, and rates are firmly main
tanned, though there is perhaps more DISPOSE
tlon to lend temporarily at six per cent. on first
class securities; in few instances 54 is except
ed on good stocks.
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reduction of from 200 to 100000 dollars will
be effected during the fiscal year just com
menced, by the retrenchment on the expenses
attending the collection of customs and revenue
now in progress. These will continue to be
made from time to time, as reliable Information
on the subject shall reach the Secretary.
a number Of gentlemen from different parts
OF the Union are making arrangements for an
early private meeting in Washington to consult
as to tho best means for bringing Gen. Lane, of
Oregon, prominently before the country as a
candidate for the Presidency. Tho President
continues to assure his friends that he will not
be candidate for reelection.
;. Breyet Major Ridgely, Of the 4th Artillery,
dled last night at Georgetown, D. y.
PORTLAND, July 7.-Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,
mas ~ been I. nominated US the Republican candi-
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-07-08

MONTREAL, July THE Cricket Match be-
tween the Montreal and New York Clubs ter
minated to-day in favor Of the former, with Z
crickets to go down.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-07-08

wAgai" an 1Tou61e-Mrs. Jones was
sent to Jail by Aid. ouigley, for an assault up.
on her neighbOr, Mrs. Rock. The difficulty,
which is not the FIRST one originating from the
same cause, grew out of disturbance of a lot
of hogs and dogs. Mrs. Jones is the proprie-
tress Of number of dogs, and Mrs. Rock is
raising fine lot of pork The CANNES and
pOrcines don't agree, and their respective own.
ers partake of the ill.feeling between the two
species. Mrs. Jones would have been satisfied
With simply 'jawing" Mrs. Rock, but the lat
ters hardness of hearing prevented the former
from enjoying the satisfaction that she might
otherwise have experienced. The consequence
was that Mrs. Jones concluded to try the more
vulnerable sense Of touch, and so proceeded to
administer u beating. Twenty days conf1ne.
nent in Jail may soften her irrascible temper
and render her fit to live on the same street
with
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PIrrsBuRc, Eve, July River feet . in.
ches by pier mark, and falling. Neathe, clear
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-07-08

81 Tile July Deus are falling fast and
: pe,ect shower Of the same has fallen upon the
people since the first of the month. There is
"O'n'ns like promptRess on these occasions.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-07-08

ST.. LOUIS July 1.-THE river has recedcd s
inches at this point in the past "a hours, and is
still falling. All the upper streams continue to
decline Weather clear and very warm.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-07-08

~ Body Found in the Basin-1He Mystery
Geren1ed-The force engaged in cleaning out
the basin, under the supervision of the Super
intendent of the Water Works, found, yester-
day morning, half embedded in the soft mud,
and cIinging still to the handle of shovel,
the body of man, supposed to be that of an
lrishman. The body was Immediately lifted
up and placed upon the wall The news spread
with great rapidity and small coroner's jury
was summoned
ITO the end that 1t might be determined,
How the man had determined his end"
Upon arriving at the spot, with faces framed
to suit the melancholy occasion, the body was
found to be that Of a Hibernian, in gond state
Of health, BARN the fact that he was two thirds
drunk, He was found in the basin, precisely
us the other workmen were found, doing his
divinest to clean the place out SO that The peo-
pie might have fresh supply of water as soon
US possible
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G. 8. sT1FEL,
NA''n" f"e'""cr of Tia o. sheer Iron Ware

AND DEALER IN
HGUSEEuRNISHlNG HARDwAEE
as on hand very large assortment OF IFons.f1r;sb
ing Goods, part OF his stock consisting OF a fae lot
lined with porcelain WntvritereYs Wait
FRS, I,heHE.ters Masser patent minute Freezer Old
pii9a C"&e,Iot Bird cages, Cutlery, Britannia ami
Kettles &c. " N" VI al u DEasS
~ Ee&'sfs OF his customers the rrbfc ,,reraIlv
particular icnt"n to his Water ana pat 1t FraSzr'
~; one W!ses to save les and the dominion Coee
ALSO on hsMu very large Of his own mann
M "a IN = arc wholesale and retail. ANY articles not
la!,e iriccS 80 49, t'''Ss A"" Ut
So fRGIF CANS AZ is on hind
4nnsS al wait OF housekeeping Goods will do well 10 call
o MN. AS articles are too to mention ToS,.
household. Z: - cT ritSnnS out u nue.
mY25-i Gin No 17S Main ~ W. " 10 ~.
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: ST. LOUIS, July 7,h.-Mr Mccoy, who left
Denver City on the oath ult., Informs the ST.
Jossph's West that only eight or ten claims have
yet been discovered that pay. Those on Greg
ory's lead have all been deserted. Reports Of
the richness Of other claims are absolutely false
The miners are leaving in large numbers; some
three hundred wagons are now on their return
trip. Mccoy estimates that there are about 30
coo persons in and about the mines, most of
whom are doing nothing or working for their
board. He says the mines will not support
more than 5oOO people, and advises every body
troops from Carlisle Barracks arrived today en-
route for Santa Fe.
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I,OC-AL MATTERS

m-Tsn Giants Wesk.-The htezligencey is
furnished to subscribers in any part of the city
or neighborhood at ten cents week.
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BUSINESS NloTIoEs
10000 FI.IEs KI1.LEnt

By ONE Stroke OF SHEET LIGHTNING FLY. KILLER i, ,
20 Boy sheet of Lightning Ely Paper.
ana rid yourselves, in few hours, Of these
READ IN PEAcEY
EAT IN PEA0EYY
SLEEP IN PEAcElI!
: .! gu can do so with the aid of the Lightning
rug = RiI1er. Itdestroys flies Instantly, without
danger to anything else. Price, 6 cents Der
sheet. Sold by 7. Il. LoeAN E. % =
And LOGAN, LIST & Co..
Wholesale Agents
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:. NEw ORLEANS, July 7th.-The steamer W..
Il. Webb is below with San francisco dates to
the 2Oth
The Sonora and Orizba left San Francisco for
Panama with two millions of treasures aud six
hundred passengers.
Business is brisk. Rio Coffee Ice. Money
tight. Politics exciting. The Anti .Lecompton
democrats nominated Curry for Governor, aud
Mc q! and Booker for Congress.
The five million Conducta had arrived at
Vera Cruz, and the treasure was waiting ship
MtNIT1TIAv, erl.-RoubGes released the five
million Conduct1, at Minister AIcLanes demand,
There is nothing new politically.
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HOBBS 4 BARNES,

RE receiving and now opening new supply Of Plain
- Gold Band and Decorated China Tea and Dinner ses
White China Dinner Sets White Stone Tea and Dinner Sets
Also on hand and manufactures every
variety OF cut and pressed Tumbers Dishes Wine Glasses
Egg Glasses aud indeed everything in the Glass line We
S 70 mention our new style Of Goblet
We have also Japanned Toilet Sets skies
new anu very neatly decorated Those who are refurnisl
Ing or contemplating housekeeping invited to can and
ly on hand. 1'''N ' r"Ss
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that Said Pasha had been summoned to send his
contingent forces to Roumelia, but he replied
that the indecisive policy of the Pope compro-
misses Egypt, and that therefore he will send no
succor, but will put his army on war footing.
Prussia, not Napoleon, as stated in last
nights dispatches, has demanded permission
to march 10000 troops through Hanover to the
Rhine, between the lst and 9th of July.