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The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-10-01
The Washington Monument.

The announcement that work is to be re-
sumed upon this noble structure, has been
received with thrill Of pleasure through
out the Union, and the heartfelt wish Of the
whole people is that it may now be prosecu-
ted to completion, We observe that the
Association have adopted plan to raise
funds which is thought to be effective, at the
same time simple. 1t is proposed to the
Postmasters throughout the Union to pace
contribution boxes in the Post Offices, in
which may be deposited whatever sums
those disposed to aid in the enterprise, may
see fit to give. If the plan is generally car
ried out, although the sums given by ndi-
viduas may be quite small, yet the aggregate
of receipts will amount to an enormous sum,
a. the number of Post Offices in the United
STATES are $4,000.
The Association appeals to the patriotism
of Postmasters to aid them in prosecuting
to successful completion work common
orative of the many virtues Of the immortal
WAsHlNeroN. The, Postmaster General also
invokes,he active cooperation of Postmas
tiers, and if the requisite attention is given to
these requests, there is no doubt of success
We would urge upon the Post masters OF
California to provide the necessary boxes in
their Offices, without delay, in order that oni
citizens may have an opportunity to give
their assistance in furthering the work. The
lberality Of Californi1ns will not be appeal
| ed to in vain.
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of the different routes" to spend the time neces-
sary to obtain line approaching all to perfection
in its details, or one on which estimates could or
should be based. but consider the general course
of either line as far as know, to he the best the
ground will afford. and for the purpose OF care
lu location should probably not devlate from
either of the present surveys more than the as
lance necessary (when possibe) to lessen. or 40
away with each particular piece oil work on the
whole line.
also examined the ground to ascertain the
practicability of entering Auburn ut higher
point than that chosen as my starting. point; but
as the Antelope line is on the top of the ridge
at 81 miles, aud the Folsom line at miles from
Auburn the additional height to be raised would
have to be divided over the short space of Fix
miles in the latter case, which would make q
grade of nnety-five or hundred feet per mile,
even if continuous ground could be found to sus-
tain that grade. In case of the line being at any
future time extended to Nevada the best route
in my opinion would be to cross Auburn Ravine
at Auburn and by running back on the north side
of the ravine the top of the ridge could easily
be gained in two miles.
Hoping that this short statement with the ac-
companyng profile will permit you the informa-
ton you desire. l shall be glad to give you any
further details you may wish, and beg to remain
gentlemen,
Your obedient servt.
NJ L. STANGROOM.
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The Senatorial Vacancy.

The propriety Of having the Senatorial va
cancy filled by appointment from the Gov
ernor, until the meeting of the Legislature,
is engaging the attention Of the newspapers
"A number of whom profess to see that the
interests Of California may be jeopardized if
an appointment is not made. Although we
would be satisfied to see an appointment
made, we cannot discover that any parlcl-
lar loss will accrue to the State by only a
partial representation in the early part Ct
the Congressional session 1t is patent 20
al familiar with Congressional business, that
at the long sessions (the coming one is of
that kind scarcely any business is trans
acted before the holidays; and it not unfre-
queutly happens that Il number of members
do not appear in their seats before that time.
If All appointment is not made, the amount
of suffering endured by the State will not
sicken it to the death.
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Placer County Premiums.

AT the late State Fair, at Sacramento, we find
that Placer County exhibitors took Premiums as
follows:
Best Pacing Carriage Horses-a large sized sill
yer medal, to j. II. Crandall. Of Auburn. Blue
ribbon to same horses for speed.
Second Premium for the best one year old stall
lion to George Washington. Sl5-owned by J. R.
Nickerson, of Doty Ravine.
Best two year old Saxon buck-First premium.
$50, to George W. Whitney, of Salt Spring Val
ley. Second premium, SIS. to Geo. W. Whitney.
Best yearing-First premium, SIS, to Geo W.
Whitney.
Best three Saxon lambs-First premium, $40,
to G.. W. Whitney.
Cheese Press-First premium to J. @. Stevens.
The invention of JAS Munsell. of Auburn
Best specimen of dried frut-First premium,
Mrs. j. r. Crandall. of Auburn.
Best twelve varieties of correctly named APP
ples-Second premium, j. r. Crandall. of Auburn.
Best six varieties of pears Second premium.
J. r. Nickerson, Of Dotys Ravne
Sweet corn-First premium. J. r. Nickerson
Best specimen of cheese-Second premium. j.
Q. Stevens.
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SHERIFF,s SALE.-By virtue of an

SHERIFF9S , LE.-By virtue OF an
- execution to me directed and delivered, on
the 3lst day of August A. D. 1859 issued out of
the Honorable District Court, Eleventh Judicial
District, for the County of Placer and State of
California. on Judgment rendered in sal Court,
on the 3lst day of August, d. 1853. in favor
of E l.. Bradley. R. NJ Trim, and M. S. Gardner,
composing the Dutch Flat Water Company. and
against B. F. Moore Simon Hall, Evan Evans
Moses jones' and David Jones' members OF the
Phoenix Mining Company and against said Phg-
nix Min ng Company, for the sum of One Thou
sand Four Hundred and Thirty-one Dollars,
(Sl43l,) with interest upon the sum of One
Thousand Four Hundred and Thirty one Dollars,
from the 3lst day Of August A. d. 1859, at the
rate of ten per cent per annum, and for costs Of
suit taxed at Twenty Dollars and Eighty fl e
cents. I have levied upon and will expose to pub
lie sale to the highest bidder for cash. at the
Court House door, in the town of Auburn,
On Saturday, the 22d day of October, 1850,
at the hour of 10 o'clock A. NJ, all the right,
title, interest and claim which the said b. F.
Moore. Simon Hail. Evan Evans, Moses Jones and
Daniel Jones. memb RS of the Phoenix Mining
Co., had on the 3lst day of August. 1859, in and
to the following described property, to-wt: That
lot or parcel of mining ground known as the
Phoenix Co.'S Mining claims, situate on Hog Eye
Hill, near the town of Dutch Flat, in said county,
having u front on Little Bear River of 800 feet
more or less, and running southerly along the
ne of the Magnum Bonum CO. claims 700 feet
more or less, to the Cox Co.'s claims, thence
westerly along the line of said Cox Co.'s claims
800 feet more or less, to the line of the American
Co.'s claims. thence nor.hcrly along the line of
said American Co.'s claims 700 feet. more or less
to the northwest corner CT said Phoenix Co.'s
claims fronting on Little Bear River thence 800
feet. more or less, to place of beginning, to-
gether with all the fixtures rights, privileges and
appurtenances there INTO appertaning or belong
ing. All of which named and described property
shall sell as aforesaid or so much thereof as
may be sufficient to satisfy the above Judgment,
together with the costs dlc and to become due
thereon. LATHROP L. BULLOCK,
Sheriff of Placer County.
By GEORGE JOHNSTON, Deputy.
Auburn, October LIST, ls59.-3w pr 800
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Eugineer's Reuort.

In another column will be found the Re-
port of Mr.. Stangroom to the Directors Of
the Sacramento, Placer and Nevada Railroad
Company on the preliminary surveys for that
road. 1t will be observed that he has OBJ
tanned lines, with favorable grades, to the
California Central Railroad, at the mouth of
Antelope ravine, and to the Sacramento
Valley Railroad, at Folsom. The grades Oh
tanned are more generally favorable than
WAS anticipated by the company, and afford
much encouragement to those who have en-
harked with so much zeal in the enterprise.
We have no doubt the Company will imme-
diately authorize locating surveys to be made,
with view Of obtaining the necessary infor-
nation that will lead to the commencement
Of the road at the earliest day possible. The
interest in, this work is increasing both at
home and abroad. it being regarded as one
Of the most important business lines yet pro-
jected in the State-being destined to tap
= heavier freighting trade within a shorter
distance than is possible to be obtained by
any line that may be attempted at the pres
ent time on the Pacific coast.
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The State Fair.

xuc OCdIo & lIs
The late Fair at Sacramento was a decided
success-ake creditabe 20 the Managers Of
the State Agricultural Society, and the ex-
hibitors who competed, with generous emu.
lation, for the premiums. A basty visit of
a few hours to the Fair, enabled us to see
with qualification and surprise the advances
made 10y California and Oregon in the few
years these States have been peopled. The
display Of fruits was truly wonderful-in
this department the Pacific coast can GER
tainly challenge the world-peaches, pears
and apples of almost fabulous sizes, and lus-
cious grapes in great variety. The gallery
Of paintings and photographs was an attrac-
tive feature and many specimens Of the lat
ter were the best we had ever seen.
1t would be difficult to enumerate the nu-
merous articles on exhibition when so much
was to lie looked at in short time; but
there seemed an almost endless variety. We
noticed, however, that our Oregon neigh
bors showed to advantage with their Cali
fornia friends, and in the exhibition OF man
ufactured wooden goods bore off the palm
undisputed This was certainly great ad-
vantage in their favor
The vegetables on display were after the
style Of the golden State itsclf-mmense.
The machinery department was not as full
~ L. E,,ro &C Il L.
States, but was good nevertheless. Agricul-
tural implements were there in quantity, and
Of the latest improvements.
One of tbs main features of the Fair was
the display Of stock-a display that surprised
all who were not coznizant Of the attention
that had been paid to the importation Of fine
stock to the State. The number Of fine
horses, cattle and sheep was large, and would
have compared favorablv with the best that
are exhibited in the older States. We had
not supposed, previously, that California
could have exhibited in this particular, half
so well.
The Pavilion building itself was noticea-
Lls feature of the Fair, both monument
ct mechanical skill, and Of the liberality Of
the citizens Of Sacramento county, who at
this early day have erected an ediice SO truly
magnificent for the annual display of the
handiwork Of skilful artizans, and the pro-
duets Of a generous soil.
Too much praise cannot be awarded to
the people Of Sacramento for the extensive
arrangements made by them to accommo-
date visitors, and the spirit Of fairness which
characterized their course in not charging
their guests ex;ortionate prices. We have not
heard any complaints, and of the hundreds of
Placer county people who attended the Fair,
all appear to have come away well pleased,
and express the hope that Sacramento will
be fixed upon permanently as the place of
holding the animal State Fairs.
The citizens Of Sacramento have acquired
for their handsome city proud reputation,
and deserved, as they obtained, the golden
shower that fell upon them.
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freed H1M.-On Thursday last we'll
dressed fellow, who had been Ioaing aronnd
our town for day or two, stole three dol
lar. from the bar room drawer Of the Cali
fornia House and decamped. The alarm
was given and number of citizens joined
in the chase. The culprit took to the big
hill west of town. Coroner McBurney final
~ found him. like the Texans did Santa
Anna, in the top Of a hig tree. OF course
he came down!
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THE NEXT SESAroR-The press OF the
State are beginning to take up the Senator
ial question, and the subject will soon be in
tho full tide of discussion. The Marysvi|!e
Express expresses decided preference for
Gov. Weller and says he is the choice OF
nine tenths of the Democracy OF Iuba.
From all parts Of Placer county we, hear a
similar expression. Gov. Weller is regard
ed rs the man for the position, and we have
the faith to believe that he is the choice of a
large majority Of the Democracy OF Cali
fornia.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-10-01

- Geo. d. Burch the defaulting Treas
urer Of Calaver.s county, has been tried upon
indictment and found not guilty OF appro-
priating to bis own Use and benefit some
10000 Of county funds. So it seems, to be
Treasurer Of Calaveras county is a lucrative
position. Mr.. Burch has made a clean
s,ceep, and will no doubt bristle up at any
man hereafter, who will dare intimate that
he came by the golden ten thousand d'shon'
estly.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-10-01
To Purchasers OF state school L ands.

We desire to call the attention Of all per.
sons in this county who are purchasers Of
State School and Seminary Lands, to the
fact that unless the second advance interest
ON the purchase money is paid at, or before
the expiration Of one year from the date Of
the location in the United States Land Office,
the locator forfeits his first payment of 20
per cent and interest, also all his right and
title 70 the land, and the same will be sub
ject to entry by other parties. As there
have been a number of locations made in
Placer County upon these lands, and the
time being near upon which the second pay
ment of interest is due, we warn all inter
ested to make payment to the County Treas
urer in good season.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE,
is hereby given, that Francis Clark and w. N.
Il Sh ldon. have this day filed in the Probate
Court of Placer County, California, what purports
to be the last will and testament If A. M. For
dyce, deceased. together with their petition, pray
ing for letters testamentary thereon; and that
the Court has appointed Saturday, the 18th day
Of October, 1859, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, of said
day for the herring of the process of said will
and the considering of said petition.
Given under my hand September 26th, A. D..
1859. HENRY GOODING, Clerk.
Auburn October LIST, ls59.-2w
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Escape and RecaPtare Of state Prison
COnvicts.

A large number of State Prison Convicts,
stated to be from sixty to one hundred and
fifty, attempted their escape from San QUEEN
tin on Tuesday Of this week. While going
down from the brick yard to dinner, under
the charge Mr.. Moone, their overseer, they
aeized him and then taking possession OF the
schooner Bolinos attempted to set sail. The
guards of the prison fred anumber of times
upon the vessel with the cannon that IS sta
toned upon the hill. The convicts attemp-
ted to stop tho fire Of The guards by exposing
Mr.. Moone to the shots, but this did not
ava the guards continuing to fire until the
copvicts took refuge in the hold. The officers
Of the prison then went out in boats and
took possession Of the vessel.
Two conyicts, A. B. Winchel and Long
John" were killed; Billy Burke and another
MORALLY, and number Of others slightly
woundsd. Mr.. Moone was wounded in the
right arm. Amputation will be necessary.
Argument is not required to show the out
rageous management Of the State Prison
when incidents like the above have TO he
chronicled While the Prison was in charge
OF the State, wholesale escapes were never
attempted, and but few prisoners ever got
away, but under the MoCauley regime es
capes occur weekly.
We may we'll ask how long this State
Prison Encouragement is to continued Il
until the expiration of the Estil contract
the people Of California have cause to mourr
in bitterness Of spirit.
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TO TAXPAYERS.

TO TAXPAYERS.
NOTICE is hereby given, that have received
~ the Tax List and certified copy of the AS
sessment Roll, of Placer county, for the year
1859. That the State and County Taxes are now
due, and that the laws in regard to their collec-
ton will be strictly enforced.
Office at Hall Il Aliens, next door to Wells,
Fargo Il Co.'S Express Office.
MARCUS KIMBALL,
Collector of Placer County.
BY ]. L. BROWN, deputy.
Auburn, Sept. 18th, IS59.-3w
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BoSps or JUSTICES AND CoNsTABLEs

BoNps or JUSTICES AND CONsTABLEs.
For the information of Justices and Con
stables elect, who have not filed their bonds,
we will state that it is necessary for each to
give two bondsmen who will justify in sum
twice the amount Of the bond. The bonds
of the officers will be for the same amounts
as fixed hv the Board Of Supervisors last
wear
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NOTICE.
SheriN's Sale of Public Land.
CT I'VE OF CALIFORNIA


STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
COUNTY OF PLACER.
IN motion, upon petition Of majority Of
" the houscholders Of Congressional Township
No. II, North Range. No 6. East Mount Diablo
Base and Meridian. Placer county California, it
is hereby ordered, that the Sheriff proceed to adj
vertize and sell the Sixteenth Section of Land
situated in the above described Township in ac
cordance with the provisions of an Act to provide
for the sale of the Sixteenth and Thirty-sixth
Sections of Land donated to this State for School
purposes, by an Act of Congress passed March
81 A. d. 1853, approved April 10th, 1858, under
the Hon. Board of Supervisors of aforesaid coun-
ty will sell, or offer for SALE at public auction,
in front Of the Court House, in the town Of Au-
burn, at 10 o'c' ok, A. NJ January llth, A. D.
1860, the above described public land
LATHROP L. BULLOCK,
Sheriff of Placer County.
Auburn, October lst 1859.
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CONVENTION OF JUsrlcEs.--Justce of the
Peace of Placer county, lately elected, who
have filed the requisite bonds, are required
10 meet in Convention at Auburn, on Mon
dav next, to electtw of their number as
Associate Judges Of the Court of Sessions
for the ensuing year.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-10-01

OFFICIAL RgsuLr.-The official result Of
the late election in this State is for Governor,
Latham, 6o,75o, Currey, 3l,lso, Stanford,
lo,o9s. Laiham's majority, 1912. For
Congress, Scott received 56,484. Burch 81,
O44, McKibben 43,4O3, and Baker 4l,395.
For State Printer, Bolts 56,665, O'Meara
44,O30.
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ARRIVAL OF THE SONORA.

The Sonora arrived ut San Francisco, on We'd
nesday evening at o'clock, with New York
dates to Sept. 9Th, and from New Orleans, via Te-
huantepec. to Sept. 18TH The Sonora nlso
brought nearly 700 passengers, and a large
amount of mail and express matter
Domestic News
Rovdvism has gone so far in Baltimore that
an Independent Reform Organization has been
effected irrespective of party that has made city
and county nominations in opposition to the nom
nations Of the Plug Ugly Clubs.
Official information has been received at the
Department of State that the treaty which has
been some time pending between the United
States and Nicaragua has been ratified by the lat
ter power after the omission of the obnoxious
clause objected to by this Government.
From Washington the news comes that arrange
ments Tor the mail line, via Nicaragua, to Califor,
MIA are now so far completed that the mails will
undoubtedly leave New York and San Francisco
on the 9th of October.
Col. Shafiner sailed from Boston. August goth,
10 the north Atlantic to ascertain the feasibility
of LAYING down Telegraph line from the United
States to Europe, by way of Greenland, Iceland.
the Farce Islands and Scotland.
Dispatches from Washington were s"nt out by
the Sonora to Gen. Harney, in reference to San
require Harvey to retain possession of the Island.
Foreign.
The latest advices from Italy represent hostil-
ity to the return of the Grand Dukes as on the
Increase The National Assemblies of Modena
and Tuscany had unanimously adopted resolutions
banishng the dynasties of the Grand Dukes, and
annexing their Dukedoms to Piedmont.
The National Assembly of Tuscany had unan-
imously passed resolution in favor of annexa-
alton to Sardinia, bnt Victor Emanuel declines to
annex until he has first consulted the other pow
ers and particularly France.
The great trotting race which came of, on the
25th of August. near Liverpool. was'won BY the
English horse Dan. The American horses, Jack
Rossiter, Mountain Boy and Drcadnaught, obtain
cd second, third and fourth places respectively,
in the field Of seven horses
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SCHOOL NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Trustees of
~ the Auburn School District have called an
election in Of said District to be held at the
Court House in Auburn, Placer county, Calfor-
mia, on the 22d day of October, 1859, at which
time and place will be submitted to the voters OF
the District the question whether they will be
taxed to pay the expenses of an additional term
Of the school therein.
The amount Of money necessary to be raised is
three hundred and fifty dollars the rate of taxes
necessary to be levied is one-tenth of one per
cent of property in the District, and the length
OF the additional term proposed is four mouths.
E. H. Vandicar J. Il. Gwynn, and A. Rackliff
were appointed judges of the Election, and Tabb
Mitchell and Jumes McBurney were appointed
the Clerks.
S. W. LOWELL,
J.E HALE. Trustees.
H. +. HIGGINS, J
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CooL.-At daylight, in this place on the
morning of the goth, the thermometer stood
at AZ deg Early risers were almost in dan
GER of being frost bit.
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SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS,
SILK STOCKINGS AND TRUSSto'
Amputating Instruments,
Post Mortem Instruments,
Trepanning Instruments.
Obstetrcal Instruments,
Dissecting Instruments,
Cupping instruments,
Eye instruments,
Pocket instruments
Snecu,ums. IMarsh's Improved lrus'
Tonsil Instruments, Stethoscopes,
Boupies and Catheters, breast Pumps
Syringes, Patent Elastic, .Polypus Forceps'
Abdominal Supporters IProbangs,
Susnensory Bandages. lSilk Stockings,
PheIns' Tru.ses. ISilk Knee Caps,
Cho.e's Trueses. SilkAnklets,
Hulls Trusses. French irus'es.
Marsh's Radical Cure|Infants' Trusses' l.,
Trusses. lShoulder Braces, etc.
We are receiving the above Goods oy S .hon
direct from Eastern Manufacturers, ana on''
for sale at the lowest prices.
R. H. MCDONALD 4 co"
Importing Wholesale Druggists eacF""'
October lst. ls59.-3m
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DENTAL INSTRUMENTS,

GOLD FOIL AND TEETH.
200 books Jones' White, and McCurdy's and All
bey's Gold Foil,
1000 Gum and Plain Teeth, from the best manu-
facturers in che United States
Blow Pipes. Chevsliers Chairs
Brush Wheels, Plugging Instruments
Corundum Wheels, ivory handle,
Chevaliers Patent La Scaling Instruments
thes, ivory handle.
Plate Sbeers, Burr's Drills and E1cs1
Files of all kinds. vstors. wire handles.
Grindstones, Mouth Glass, silver gold|
Impression Cups, and wood irames'
Lancets, Mouth Dlstenders
Stump Extractors, Saw Frames,
Hooks, Turkeys,
Forceps, Chevalier's IPincers,
best, Elevators.
Received by express direct from manufacturers
For sale by R. H. MCDONALD & Co'
Sacramento