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The Placer herald., 1859-02-12
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
TENTH SESSION.

Friday, Feb 4th.
SENATE-The bill to divide the State in
to Congressional Districts was again passed
by the casting vote of 1t. Gov. Walkup.
Resolutions asking the General Government
to investigate the circumstances of the mas
sacre of Crabb's party at Cavorca, in So
nora, were passed. Mr.. Baker presented
petition from citizens of Placer county ask
ing for the passage Of Sunday law.
AssEMBLY.-Messrs. DeLong, and Lies and
Speaker Stratton spoke to questions Of priv
ilege concerning the arrest of the two MEM
bers first named The bill to abolish the
office of Supreme Court Reporter was in
definitely postponed.
Saturday, Feb. 5th.
SENATE-Several bills of local character
passed. A resolution to adjourn the Legisla-
ture sine die on the 2lst of March, was voted
down. The Senate adjourned until Wednes-
day, the 9th.
Recommendations were presented
praying for the formation of a new county
out of portions of Sacramento and San
Joaquin to be called Mokelumne county. A
bill to amend the Gambling Law, after dis
cusson was laid upon the table. Mr.. Pico,
of Los Angeles, introduced joint resolutions
for the separation Of the counties of San
Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles,
San Diego, aud San Bernardino, and the is
lands opposite the coast counties, from the
State of California, and organize them as a
Territory Of the United States under the name
of the Territory of Colorado. The resolu-
tions were referred to special committee
of seven.
MONDAY, Feb 7th.
AssEMBLY.-Mr. Sloss introduced bill
for the better preservation of the Sabbath.
A Committee was appointed to take into
consideration the recommendation of the
Governor and Controller for an increase of
the State taxes. A bill to repeal the law
against duelling was indefinitely postponed.
Tuesday. Feb. 8th
AssEMBLY-A few bills of local char
acter passed.
Wednesday, Feb. 9th.
SENArE.-Mr. Holden introduced bill
for the sale of the 10th and seth sections of
land donated to this State by the General
Government for school purposes. A bill to
regulate proceedings in criminal cases was
amended and discussed and finally ordered
engrossed for third reading.
AssEMBLY-Senate bill to establish
standard of weights and measures (Which
modities the present onerous law was ndefi-
nitely postponed by vote of 35 to 90
The Committee on Public Lands reported
in favor of the resolutions asking Congress
to extend the time of pre- emption privileges
in California.
Thursday, Feb. 10th.
SENATE.-A resolution requesting the At
tornev General to inform the Senate in what
manner this State could tax the lands Of the
General Government, was indefinitely post
poned 10y a vote of 81 to 6.
AssEMDLY-The House refused to recon
slider the vote whereby the Few bill regula-
ting the sealing of weights and measures was
defeated. The Committee on Education re-
ported against the establishment Of a State
University.
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STOP AND READ.
Per Golden Age!


Fall and Winter Clothing s. Gents
Furnishing Goods,
ever brought to this place--consistng in part Of
the latest style of
Black and Blue Frock Coats.
Black nd Blue Sack Coats.
Business Goats of all kinds, Raglans etc
Together with large stock of
Black, Blue and assorted colors of Pants-al pat
terms and latest style.
Also, latest style of Silk, Velvet, Cloth and
Satin Vests.
Also, fine stock of Shirts Drawers, Cravats,
Fandkerchefs and Gloves,
Hats of all colors and descriptions. Together
with q complete assortment of Blue,
Red, and the Finest of White
Blankets.
The Largest Stock of Sewed and Mining Boots.
Shoes and Caters ever brought to
this place
| hereby tender an invitation to the old Gus
toners and the public in general to come and
examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere,
and pledge myself to give as good satisfaction
as formerly. My motto is
"Smal Profits and Quick Sales"
Remember the old and popular corner of Main
and Commercial streets, formerly occupied by
Sam Hyneman. l.. BETHEL.
Auburn, October 9Th 1S5S.--my
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v.,uable Business and Property
"A POP sALE-AT A BARGAIN.

,,,, ,raersiened desiring to close business,
TNhE hEr.torv to leaving for the Atlantic States,
! I'll. entire stock of Groceries, Liquors, Pro-
onefs !.;nn. Hardware Gr.in Flour, ETC., and the
v.hIe vis,oI;I property on the corner of Commercial
vaiusvoS Tourt streets, where he has so long done
:,ss" ana oUu At a great bargain. Any one wishing
eusne nesce in the above business will find this one
80 50 the best ohses in CalfOrni. For f0r'ner
particulars "fr' GEORGE WILLMENT.
.,huru. January 22d, 1s59.-h
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Proceedings Of the Board of Supervisors.

Proceedings of the Board Of Supervisors.
The Board met at the Court House on the 7th
inst pursuant to law, and continued in session
until Thursday, the 10th inst, when they adjourn
ed for the term.
The following business was transacted
The Board cancelled the scrip remaining in the
Auditors Office uncalled for the past twelve
months, amounting to $256 SO.
They audited Jurors Certificates amounting to
$1,748 rs.
Ordered, The salaries and bills of the following
officers paid:
Charles King, Jailor, six months ......s 900 90
Boarding prisoners. ...... 1904 90
Sheriff. -. .......... .l,590 so
p, W. Thomas, Prosecuting Attorney. -. 625 90
Tabb Mitchell, County Clerk .......... $50 90
Justices and Constables in Criminal Cases 5l8 IS
p. P. Holm, as Interpreter. Is 90
James McBurney, Coroner. ......... l8 80
Wm Duck Supervisor or.... "a 90
S. Woodin, ............. 81 SO
J. Filson Z" .............. Al 90
A. Sampson, Porter to Court House 80. Sc 90
S. G. Elliott, County Surveyor, for run
ming County Boundary line between
Suffer, Sacramento and Placer coun-
ties, balance .... ........... .....1,568 %
To various Physicians for making Post
Mortem examinations and examining
Lunatics. :. 100 90
For repairing JAIL blacksmithing, clothes
for prisoners, lumber, painting, &c. -. 3O7 O6
R. G. Hanson, for blank books. ....... -. 875
Robert Gordon, brOoms. s........ ....... 3 so
J. r. Simmons, Census of Forest Hill
School District. .............. lO 90
Smith q Woodin, water furnished Jail
and court house. ............... 80. 80 90
C. H. Mitchell, printing. .............. l65 90
Making the total amount drawn on the
Uenerai runo... '.....''.... ..... sooz w
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Road Matters.
Philip Evans and John Messroe were appoint
ed Viewers to lay out road from Grizzly Flat
to intersect the road leading from Wisconsin Hill.
George Bishop authorized to straighten the
road in front Of the Travellers Rest, in Auburn.
c. NJ. Shellhouse and II. F. Davis were appoint
ed Viewers to lay out road, commencing on the
section line dividing Sections IL and IA of Town
ship 10 North, range 6, East Mt Djablo, and
running on said line westerly to where it inter
sects the Gold Hill road leading to Sacramento.
T. S. Grider and NJ. A. Shellhouse were ap-
pointed Viewers to locate and lay out road
commencing on the Township line between Town
ships 10 and Il where the road from Auburn to
the City of Sacramento, via. Antelope Ravine;
and running thence westerly on said Township
line to where it is ntersected by the road leading
from Gold Hill to Sacramento City; and that said
road be four rods WIDE
Two orders drawn on the Road Fund for s4OO
for repairing culverts and bridges.
Ordered That the Overseer of Road District
No. 9, is ordered to open the public highway lead
ing from Iowa Hill to Birds Flat in said county.
Richard Fuller granted license to keep Toll
Bridge across Auburn Ravine, and the rates fixed
as follows:-
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Road Matters.

Making the total amount drawn on the
General Fund. ..... 1882 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-19
The Artssiau Well at Louisville, Ky.

4 correspondent of the Rochester Union
furnishes to that paper "a description OF the
Artesian well Of the MesSrs. Dupont, at Lou
isville, Ny. He says:
The we'll was commenced in April lSo',
with the intention Of obtaining a supply ot
pure water for the extensive paper mill OF
the Messrs. c. |. 4 a. Y. Dupont. The Dor
ing was commenced from the bottom OF one
of the wells of the mill, and continued to the
depth of sevcnty-siX feet, the diameter OF the
bore being five inches. At this point the
bore was reduced to three inches III diameter
and continued to its present depth, two thou
sand and eighty-six feet. The first water winch
reached the surface was found at depth
of one thousand six hundred and ninety-scycn
feet from the surface, rising with considera-
bic force but not in sufficient quantity for
the purposes intended.
The well discharges water at the rate OF
about two hundred and twcnty-scven gallons
per minute and with force sufficient To
throw ali inch stream from sixty to ninety
feet in height The water rising IN pipes,
finds il level one hundred and seventy feet
above the surface.
The water is very strongly mineral, and
is already shipped to Boston, New York, and
also to England and France, i'll large guam
titles.
Charley Sanders, ii colored man, dispcnscs
glasses Of water on tin tray TO the numerous
visitors. What Stephen and Alfred were to
the Mammoth Cave. Charley is TO the Arte-
sian Well, with this difference, that the latter
ignores the question Of geology, and confines
himself strictly to matters OF chemistry and
hygiene.
I Inquired Of Charley what the probable
effect would be upon one unaccustomed to
drinking the water. With a smile that would
do credit to many an NJ. d., he relieved him.
self of the following;
"The projects Of the water IS salt eXcom-
municated with calcium magnisher, project
ed with magnesium Of iodine, and with a
very little lime calcium carbonic acid gas,
substantiates the body Of this water, and
makes it harmonious with the system, UNIV
gorating all the bile from the system. at the
same time communicating u the most palata-
tious appetite. 1t acts melodiouSl y on the
liver, and iudiciously on the kidneys. diane
trically cleansing the whole nervous system
without scrutiny. To make an arte>lan
cocktail, take thirty-five drops of mutllated
spirits, with little water, and small dona-
ton of mint in the bottom with billet OF ice
and teaspoon set up in the diameter with Il
little nutmeg on the surplus, and take inter
malay. 1t will resist diagonally to tine obtruse
parts. confscating the pressure OF the dlaPh-
ram congenially. 1t dcvindicates whISKey
snontoneuusly"
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NM z B C I A L.
Monetary.

r., money and stock market during the week
,.,.. undergone no material change The supply
,,o,.v i. abundant, and the Banks are dis
,,untng sufficient amount to meet the wants oil
=, business portion of our community, and We
,~ e very little paper being offered on the street
II Eastern Exchange. there is little more activi-
. ,,,urh the rates remain unchanged, viz: ON
\cw York.
.,,,k. are dull without change in prices, and
hay. heard of 10 sales of importance this
week
Land Warrants are quoted dull at 81 q 81 10 for
,,..,s.. ,6a 9Sc. tor sos: SOFA s5c. for l20s; and
.lt, Sqc for l6as.
Xrw YORK, March 1.-THE foreign news has
s,i bnr Il slight effect upon stocks. Government
-. were active and firm. Large GALES Of the
,o,p were made at 1889. advance. Elves Of
,.s5 brought 1917, and skies of 1852, lo3!. A
lam. bp.ine., was done i'll Missouri skies ut oo!,
..',,rdsy mornings price, and below that Of the
-. Tennessee SKIES advanced !; u small lot
-, North Carolina brought w.
Tn. amount Of bullion taken out by the Europa
..i,y was $3.50 992; by the Jura, slSo11o.
elton has advanced fourth 10 three-eighths
.to ,ew, from Liverpool this morning showing All
I,anc;ry market there and an active demand-
.Iho Ministerial explanations i'll the House OIL
IA. have produced a better feeling in financial
-,r,,.. and hopes Of peace predominant
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Report.

The report of the Army Board that recent
" considered question, propuundrd by the
War Department with the view to obtain in
formation 10 be made the basis Of charges to
decrease the cost OF the Army to the Nation
al Treasury. has been promuiged.
1t holds that neither the present Army,
nor the present ratio Of commissioned officers
can he prudently decreased.
Ii holds that the on y way of decreasing
the expense Of Army transportation will be
the abandonment Of the small post system of
in the Indian country, and the concentration
of the troops in larger bodies at large posts
OH or near navigation, and where subsistence,
forage, &c. is to be had ut reasonable rates.
1t recommends the abandonment Of the
small post system, the concentration OF the
army at largest posts near the settled frontier
and movements Of attachments from such
posts into the Indian country rs required.
1t also recommends the abandonment of
the contract system of purchasing Army
horses. the sale of all military posts now re-
quired for military occupancy, and the con-
centration Of all the manufacturing and re-
pairing work of the service at two or three
arserals, &C., instead of keeping up the
Governments present numerous establish
ments of the kind.
Such are all the changes it proposes
IFuvL
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Sudden Death-sad and Startling.

We are called upon TO announce one OF tn"
most startlingly sudden deaths that has ever
come to our knowledge. Miss TheodOSia
Smith. daughter Of Geo. p. Smith. young
lady of 10 years, peculiarly winning by her
cheerfulncss and vivacity, was in attendance
last evening, Monday. l4thl upon the sing
ing rehearsal under Mr.. Hall, in the base
ment of st. Paul's Church. She had been.
during the evening. more than ordinarily cheer
full and happy: the life and delight of her
mates. Suddenly. she had some affection Of
one foot, and in laughing manner said her
foot was asleep. Her friends told her to get
up, but she said she could not. adding, 1t L.
true although | do laugh. When assisting
her to rise. she fell back unconscious. and
never revived. She died about II o'clock
This attack was just ut the close OF the
rehearsal, about o'clock. She was carried
home in carriage, but never spoke again.
The physicians called, say that there was on,
largement of the lungs. and that she died
fran paralysis of the lungs.-C|e1rs'o"d
Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-19

Rem ARkS.-The market this week has presen-
ted les. activity than during the week previous
not ON account of any falling of in the demand
hat in consequence of small supplies. The receipts
OF Flour have been light. and the transactions
small with but little variation in prices, which
have been ma ntaned since the advance. the mar
ket closing hrin ut ST SO - for SuPerhne
Extra aud Family are quiet. and but little doing
IN either The market for Wheat closed very hrm.
with MI al, ancing tendency. There has been an
.c,ive demand during the week, and the Wheat
offered though in many ease. of an inferior quail
~ has met with ready sales. We notice trsnsac-
tons on Change yesterday Of good to prime white
ut l7OM Isle. and fair to good red at l5+GG l56c
corn has been quiet with n moderate demand
and prices show slight decline. There were sales
yesterday of white and mixed at soc. by weight;
hy measurement the prices are less. Rye ana
uu, have hecn very quiet. the transactions barely
wsrranting reliable quotations. There Is some en-
uury for Rye, but the receipts have fallen OIL con-
siderably, and the offerings during the week nave
been unusually light. In Oats, the transactions
have been to very limited extent. They are
much wanted. Seeds are in moderate request and
prices have undergone no noticeable change. The
Provision and Grocery markets are quiet. Coun
try produce is in fair demand. Good Butter Is
scarce. and i. retailing at 25M2sc. II 10. Eggs
are more abundant, and prices have declined. We
quote l2lMl4c. r. dozen. There have been some
.UlcS to the country Of groceries, but the trade
cannot be said to have yet fairly setin. In prices
there is no change to note in the leading articles
>unsc is in active request at the figures given
above There has been an increase in the number
Of arrival, of vessels during the week. and freights
are locking up. The Coal trade is expected to
commenc. in few days, when there will be all ac-
tive demand for vessels. There have been some
srrvals Of Fish. though the season cannot be said
t. have commenced. none of the large shores being
f,hei yet. The prospect of good fishery is on
couraging There were sales of Shsd at the Fish
Wharf Yesterday at sl9@ s22 {. hundred, bought
'ur the city markets Quality excellent. There
have ~ Vet been but few Herring taken.
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Baltimore Cattle Market, March II.

Beef Ca,,e.-Thc offerings at the Scales to-day
SUI ' united to LOO head Of the number offered
WV aead were driven to Philadelphia and New
'SIA' on sold to country feeders, 400 left over I'M
..,i; AMI the remainder purchased by Baltimore
'-'aet'' at prices ranging from So IS to IS 25 Z
~" rs. and averaging s4.75 The market was
"'' 4nl'c - active to-day. and the above prices
slight decline on the rates Of last week.
Shstf'~ The supply has been quite limited this
.. ~ WIN good demands sales are making at
s',as6 = head. .
l., ">,--The supply was equal to the demand to-
r"3 ana Prces uuchanged sales at $S@t9 q
M,,,"'' with few choice Hogs at fraction
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Cola, Of Stock in Richmond, March 10.

yIr.uia ia + CENT "A Years 70 ruh' Ho '"e7 1t '"
y,,,;pja six !: cent, shorter dates sales " NAT
,,;GGrnnd civ Bonds last sales $40 and interest
Nm, Bank stock, par S10e-sAles fi3.
FINER Bank Stock. sales slOS.
r,rL.nr. Bank stock. sales SlU3l2. ~
,hn.a Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad stock.
!,.t adj, 80. , s,,,/
sSn,rd and panyl- Railroad guaranteed bonds' sales
a.. and interest Hal. , ,,,,,,r,rs.. T. !,
y,ruia and Tenue-c Railroad Bomb" ma 90
,int-rc., Do Bird mortgage. 81 and interest.
~, ,; ~ Central Railroad Bonds s. and interest
n..gs and Alexandria Railroad Bonds SO and interest
, sn, A.>,ntria r, cent Bonds $50 and interest.
T,,,t..,. zap Railroad Bonds, 500 And interest
>,fIk Civ STi, fiat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-19
The Coal Trade,

. i tSF III the week ending Saturday. March II,
C" 'uI 70 tons Of coal were shipped over the
ag3G In III and Pennsylvania Railroad. and
CO.. CO. 10 over the road Of the Georges Greek
'"si and Iron Company.
,,,s .O.as shipments for the year from the en-
"'s region. 1897 06 tons.
,b;, Is'ns the season % canal boats cleared
CIV. s P"tt' carving 2,4Oe 10 tons 81 coal
~A"0e''a"d Telegraph.
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1859
A L II A N A C.
N A Rim E L is T.
PORT OF Observation-Disclosures IS

ARRIVED.
Schr. Gen. Worth Jones Baltimore. I" j. [.
Nevett, and fish to NJ. Edridgc.
Schr. Southerncr. WormslCy. Baltimore. saltto j.
y. Harper. and goods to Louis Mckenzie.
Schr. Pattic Martin. ----. Elizabeth City, y.
c.. shingles to Waters, Zimmerman 4 Go.
Schr. Lucr-tia Butler. Port Tobacco. wheat L"
Thomas Perry.
MEMORANDA.
Schr. Rescue, Bacon, for this port, cid at New
York. 10Th inst.
Scbrs. Richard Borden, Arnold. for thi, port
sailed from Providence, lith inst Tram smith.
McGivcrn. from do. arrived same day.
Schrs. Henry Travcrs, Jones FOR this port cl d
at Philadelphia, 18th inst; VIM. Henry P"S'ap'a;
and Ann Pickrell. Levcrton, from do. arrived
same day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-19

In my hurried notice OF the criticism OF the
editor of the Virginia Sentinel upon my re-
marks at the late District Convention, omit
ted one or two points, which | desire briefly
to reply To now. The editor of the Sentinel
controvcrts the statement. that while Coy
Smith was speaking, the Democratic process
sion came into King street. He says, But
the utter mistake, the total error Of the
statement. shows in what mistS time has en-
veioped his memory &C. Perhaps when
the annexed statements are read it may b."
eouaIlv apparent, that Mr. X. VI. Smith has
been evcloped lin the hazy atmosphere Of
drcamland." What is the evidence that the
editor of the Sentinel bring, 10 support his
assertion that the Democrats in procession,
were not marching III King street before the
Governor had concluded his speech:-hear
him. "lt 50 CHANGED the writer of this (edi-
tor Of Va. Sentinel heard the most of that
Marshal House speech. Returning with
friend from Lyceum Hall. ere Yet 'ts PROCEED
incs were oyer, the curiosity OF both was
attracted bY u crowd in front OF the Mar
shall House. GOV, Smith w"- speaking. -
VIII. the editor and his friend could 90 fr IN
the L,vceum 10 BE Marsha House. could
stand there and hear the Governor make his
speech. but the meeting at Lyceum Hall,
"nuld not adjourn cons" INTO the street,
form q linz. march "He square, turn INTO
King street. and send up defiant shout
| ADM, the editor OF the Sentinel. ought
To possess the capacity Of rapid locomotIon,
but at the same time card4r uunpels me To
saw. that fer a gentleman of his inches. he
i the slowest walker ever knew and the
Governor. TO make q brief address; but
submit also that the persons at Lyceum
Hall. possessed the energy to accomplish at
.easr one half as much as the editor and the
Governor Allow me 10 ask the editor Of the
Sentinel, when the people read the subjoined
statements, whose memory will they regard
"a being affected by the dim shadows Of the
past, But says the editor, tina Governors
remarks were general bret. and Of social.
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ALEXANDRIA. March Is. 1879.

HIENANUKIN' .NIIVU TO I"J''
WM d. MASSEY, Esp.
Sir: In reply 10 your communication Of to-day.
have To- state that, with many others, stood III
front of the Marshall House during the deliver. o;
GOV. Sm:,h. speech fran Tho ha'rony distinct
" recolicct scrng the democratic torch light pro-
ccssiun turn into King street and proceed nearly
a square in the direction of the Marshall House,
when Gov. smith abruptly concluded ms remark.
Nv recollection j. the more vivid, from the fact
of frequent conversations since, upon the subject
To your second iurcrrogatory. will reply, that
7 was present ut an interview between Mr.. {. :.
Stuart aud yourself. Mr. Stuart then c"rrOboratcd
in every particular, the reE.arks made by You III
the Convention. relative to the Marshall House
speech. Tours. respectfully,
GEORGE BRYAN
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Notwithstanding the unsettled condition
of Europe, the prosperity of the cotton man
ufacturing interest, III Great Britain. so i"r'
remains mistaken. The exports OF cotton
cloths and warns. for the month Of January
were S., 400, 900 greater than for the same
periOd i'm 1875
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CrScIxyArr. MARKET, March lS.-There
is a good demand principally from the South.
for mess pork, and sales are readily mad" at
SIS per barrel. Bulk meats are buoyant at
6lMS!. Sales Of shoulders and sides bacon
at prices varying from Il to -. Lard. in
barrels. at IL Whi>key is tirmer, with Sa-
les mt p cents per gallon.