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The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

EE During the late storm snow fell TO a
greater depth at Nevada than has been
known in years. It's weight upon several
houses caused caving' of roofs.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

~The State capitol has been thoroughly
renovated preparatory to the meeting of the
Legislature. Have the cracks in the walls
Of the stately edtice been properly chinked2
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29
SUNDAY School Exhibition.

The Sunday School Scholars entertained
the citizens of this place with an Exhibition
at the Methodist Church on Christians eve
ming. The audience filled The Church at an
early honr, an evidence that the young peo-
pie had excited public interest in the ex-
ercises Of the evening, which consisted of
dialogu $, recations, defamation, songs
etc. The scholars acquitted themselves, in
their several parts, in n most creditable man
ner-agreeaby surprising and delighting
the audience at their proficiency. 1t was
to be expected that, upon appearing thus
publicly for the first time, the scholars
would be much embarrassed, but almost
without exception they passed the ordeal as
we'll as they ortheir friends could have hoped
And from the encomiums they have met
with from all sides, they have the assurance
of giving complete satisfaction to teachers
and friends.
One of the features of the entertainment,
was the Christmas Tree, on which were sus-
pended the presents OF those who wished to
remember their friends, both young and old.
The donors would attach tickets TO their
gifts, onwhich they wrote the names of those
whom they desired to remember, aud then
have them placed upon the tree. An ancient
looking parsonage, representing Santa Claus,
distributed the gifts when the names of the
fortunate recipients were called out The
distribution caused much merriment where
the gifts seemed particularly appropriate or
inappropriate. In the distribution the schol-
lars were not forgotten, ,-receiving many
presents, as acknowledges of the mer-
rt they displayed in their several characters.
The hearty appreciation given to this Ex-
hibition, will probably be an encouragement
for another some time during the winter
months, that cannot fail in being equally
successful.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

re- The "Benicia Boy" is giving Pugil
istic Entertainments in the Western cities.
Heenan is making hay whils the sun
sbines"
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29
A. A. Mason's Estate.
In THE NATTER OF THE ESTATE OF A. A. MASON.
DECEASED

In THE NATTER OF THE ESTATE OF A. A. MASON.
DECEASED.
In Probate Court, Placer countu
IN reading and filing the petition of John Ma
" son. Malissa Wheeler. and Nathaniel Mason,
heirs of said deceased. setting forth that NJ p. H.
Love, the Administrator OF said estate, has fully
administered on the same, aDd that there now re-
mains in his hands the sum of Four Hundred and
oltynne dollars and ninety Weigh cents, after pay
ing all the debts of the estate and expenses Of
administration. and praying for on order of dis
trlbution of said money among the heirs Of the
deceased. 1t is ordered that all persons interest
ed in the estate of A. A. Mason, deceased, be and
appear before the Probate Court of Placer county,
at the Court House. in Auburn, Placer county.
on the 2Sth day of January. A. D. 1861. at 10
o'clock A. NJ, to show sewhy an order of dstr-
button should not be made among the heirs of said
"A. A. Mason, deceased. 1t is further ordered,
that copy o. this order be published in the Pla-
Ger Herald. weekly newspaper published in Au-
burn, Placer county, for tonr successive weeks,
once in each week, before said 2sth day of Janu-
airy, A. D. 1861.
Given under my hand. this 9th day of Decem-
ber, A. D. 1860. E. H. VANDECAR,
Probate Judge, Placer county.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

AE- The official count of the State O.
Virginia elects nine Bell Presidential Eec
tors and six Breckinrdge.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29
NEW STOCK OF
FOREICN AND DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS
JUST RECEIVED AT
PARKTNSON'S STORE,
Main street, Auburn.
Winter DrY Goods.

HNHE public are notified that Parkinson has
i Just received second stock of fashionable
Winter Dry Goods,
and is Offering them at the very lowest rates.
Among the stock will be found the new style of
Cloak forladies-a very handsome article ofdress,
imported by the last steamer.
Dress Silks, Plain, and figured, of the best
quality.
Shawls of different kinds, Of the latest patterns
Fashionable Bonnets;
New style of Cashmere RObes
And Woolen Goods in extensive variety;
French, English and American Prints and
Ginghams;
An excellent assortment of Hoop Skirts from
Is to SO springs;
Ladies' Misses and Childrcn's Shoes
And variety and style of Carreting superior
to anything of the kind ever before offered in this
market, to which the attention of housckeepers
is especially directed
Store in Hardy's brick block, opposite the fine
rican Hotel.
Aul,urn December 22d. 1850 my
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

EY- Three Cinnamon were drowned a
Dog Bar, on Bear River, last week.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

PATRIorIc.-In Ohio the Lincoln office
seekers are as thick as blackberries. In
every town of any size the candidates for
position of Postmaster are very numerous
In replaces there are as many as forty.
The disappointment in store for many of
these patriotic gentlemen, will act as a
damper upon their political ardor.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

EN The steamer Sonora took away from
San Francisco, on the 2lst, 81, ,467,ll9.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29
Placer County Business Directory.

Placer County Business Directory
TNHE undersigned intend publishing at On earl!
i day Business Directory of Placer county,
which will contain much information reSp"''
ing the
Mercantile, Mechanical, Agricultural sn'
Mineral resources of the Coun'!,
Valuable statistical information, the name'o puo,
lie officers election returns, calendar. the names
of citizens who desire an insertion. with !nei
Post Office address. and much other matter o' ~
terest to make a full and valuable Dlrec'of!. ,,v
We will commence the canvass OF !ae Ia oUHa. H;rs:.
Immediately to solicit subscriptions 10 'as wns
tory and to collect the statistics and Ian"uce
above indicated and hope to meet Ina! 'nnuJf arL NJ
and encouragement in our efforts that "0'' :
such public good is deserving. ovv kCo
Dutch Flat. Dec. 22d, 1868 3m
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

r. A Saving and Loan Society has been
organised at Pssslums, in Sonoma county.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

w Judge Baldwin has been named as a
Douglas candidate for the U. S. Senate.
The Sacramento papers say the Judge voted
the Breckenridge ticket, and therefore has no
right to be considered as a Douglas candi-
date. The objection is we'll taken! No
Breckinridge Democrat will attempt to
thrust himself upon the Douglastes! If he
should, we hope the Dougs will give him the
cold shoulder.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29
HOLIDAY Goods,

The holidays are not vet over, and as
many will wish to remember their friends,
and the little people, on New Years day,
we will remind them that at Norcross' on
Main street, and Andrews on Commercial,
they will find choice stocks Of new styles of
Jewery and Fancy Goods in great variety.
For rich and tasteful Dry Goods, ETC., go
to Parkinson's and Kne's.
At Brooks will be found the annuals and
other elegantly bound books.
And at Goodkind Il Co.'S, Henry Isaac's,
and Morris Sternfelt's, Toy Candies, and
Toys in quantity.
At the Variety Store, Mr.. Gwynn, also
has Toys, Basket Work, and many other
articles suitable for presents.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

At NoRCRoss' you will find 4 .I1 ls1sSS Good q
"A. ment of fine Jewelry and fanv} "nd expressly
every description just received ''ND % +.
suited for the holiday trade.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

VIZ F. NORCROSS' Je~emtt ,ien Of ne
W. Goods store, Main s'ree' -
Mammoth Watch.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

W On Monday morning the hills in the
vicinity of Auburn had light covering of
snow. We thought of our up country
friends-consdering their chance for sled
riding as excellent.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29
C. w. finley,
SURVEYOR.

Nv ILL attend to every character of Surveying
w at shortest notice.
Office at Auburn. Placer county, California.
April 9TH, lS60-my
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF PLADER.
l. Henry Goodng Clerk of the Probate Court,
in and for said county, do hereby certify the fore
gong to be true copy of the original order in
said matter now on file in my Office
In witness whereof | hereunto set nv
- hand and affix the seal Of said Court
L.S.f this 9th day of December, A. d.
~ 1860.
HENRY GOODING Clerk.
Tuttle & Hillyer, Attorneys.
December 29th, lS60.-4w
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

40 to NORCROss' if you would ,..I ,sB prices.
u quality Of goods at the lovs"
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

DEEP SNow.-1he snow at Forest Hill,
and other towns, in the upper part Of the
county, fell to the depth Of two feet and a
half on Sunday and Monday.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

TIME public are notified that Parkinson has
/ lust received q second stock of fashionable
The Placer herald., 1860-12-29

CONFEDERATION AT MARYsvILLE.-On
Monday night Curry's large wagon stable,
at Marysville, was consumed by fire, together
with ten wagons and twenty-five mules and
horses, and large amount of hay and grain.
Loss, about $4,000. The fire was caused
by an incepdiary,
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Correspondence Of The N. Y Tribune.
LEAvEEwORTH, Aug. ~ 1860.
TIE TRIBUNE has ever maintained a conspicuous po-
son from its readiness ut all times to rebuke all tend
encies from whatever quarter sprung toward those In
eeparable companion Shftessness and Dishonesty
and accordingly your aeotion is invited to case In
point which should for obvious resfons, be crushed
in the egg.
There are now being widely circulated throughout
this Territory petitions akug Of the Governor a. ex
ira session Of tie Legislature for the cole purpose that
a Say law may he epacted by which no forced sale
on execution of any property may be had within three
YEATS after rendition of Judgment. If this motive
alone prompted the heme it would DO bad enough but
there Il no Trusting these Legislators when once Assem-
bled In 1857 when eX'SecFetary stanton granted
them an extra session with the single view OF allowing
The peopls 10 pass upon the LecOmpon Vinhny the
in d. ance OF their solemn pro mise to SOP
there established regular military dictatorship WIN
Gen. Ji Lane at If head, ana re ahrmtu LILO oiu
Topeka Constitution.
Whist would be dOre now IN the shape OF PassinB
exemption laws ac,s prevent the collection OF deo
bapkrnpt acts &C.. would only be knos n aiter Sne
bodv Rad s4paraed for home The Legislature OF iooO
estsbIshed maximum rate Of interest Of 70 per cent
per annum which a step in the Tght oHeetioni
and as money could be easily procured a tIat !a %
settlers who owed for their homes coui oDVhh l"nuS
for Humiliation at that rate aud thus pay on preeAst-
ING liabilities bearing 10 per cent per month interest
INT the Soops DID not stop with that. There were
uch robberke fees allowed 70 officers IN case OF lore
closnre that il cos, fully 25 per cent to collect COM
mon mortgage by due process OF law.
For example, one person having mortgage gaming
at maturity for $780, forced 10 disburse Tor Ices III
collecting II sSj Another person foreelosng mort
cage of 81 900 paid in costs Sl75, beside his oWn law"
1eTs fees, which will swell 1t to over s2OO. heme-
Ir orc thirg these tremendous cOs's are maze ~ the
aSnensa Of the poor debtor, whom the legislative
mcckery to benefit IRe Ion
"a tto resnI, IL seen in the fact that capitalists VINO
row have money to loan at the legal rate OF IIe a,
Dare not psrt with single dollar through lear ia' "a
the next b. seion of cur Legislative fnnctloties, az
barriers between debtor and creditor VIII De
Dnring this SANE last session Stayaw was spruug'
and cool proposition made to parties liable 10 pc a.
fected by it. naming the number Of dollars necessary
defeat IT, This b,H did not pass, OF course, pul -
patent 10 all parties that certain pieces OF silver aioo
ne truest policy, # we wish to advance toward
prCgperity, would be to lower the rate OF interest lor
The Ieuef Of the borrower, and then to give the cap
slist fair chance to the color Of his money WIN
ont having il swallowed up in paying the costs OF col
lection Al present a creditor naturally shrinks WIN
disuay at the idea OF bong driven TO force settle
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-09-04

TgE SEYLARK ~ VERsoST.-We printed some
time ago, letter of inquiry about skylarks in this
country several lots of which have been, from tine to
time imported Issac l.. Scribner of Montpelier, VI,
writes Aug 10, that be thinks bird which exists in
that locality, though seldom seen by those who
could tell the fact is not certainly the nightingale lie
ssys:
:" 1t il only noticed in the evening 1.-THE same as
the Ighthawk early In the morning, at the da Sn
of dav have never been able to get sight Of one ex-
cept when on the wing. II soars very high, not un-
frequently out of sight, then descends rapidly to the
ground sind in a few minutes it will Use again aed 90
through the came ma1euver Sc before. When on the
wing it makes a cbirTing OF twttsrnV noise which
would be dicult for to describe, bat when on the
ground it makes a noise something like that of night
hawk. | believe they never light upon trees or
bushes of any kind, but almost Invariably upoo the
ground l have imas ined, however that they some
times light upon old logs large rocks but OF this am
not certain as / have never been able 70 get near
enough to see them though could hear them dis
timely / have not been able to get any information
ofsry Of nv friends or neghbors concerning them,
and believe they have not been noticed much by any
one but myself. Wh'n have heard them have fire.
ouently inquired What bird is that The answer
invariably is, | don't know. Whether this bird 10
really the skylark is more than can tell Ia there
any other bird that answers the description
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-09-04

THE ALLEGED Insurance SwISDLE.-NOthing Of
great Importance was developed in this matter yester-
day. TIE examination was preceded with, and the
som Of it is 50 follows Mr. Plu,archO Gonzales on
bis examination stated that he had made an advance
Of 81 900. Mr. Pedrajss was reexamned, aud stated
that he made bic advance on invoices that we're pre-
sented amounting TO $3.50, said Invoices being for
valuable China shs wis and valuable carriage which
were consigned to his correspondent at Havana. He
went to the ship and was shown one of the shawls,
which wss exhibited to him a sample Of the lot.
The shaw be saw WAS valuable one, worth about $50
in Cuba He cid lot see tho carriage, as he was told
it had been sent On board The ship. He had been in
the habit of raDssetng business With Pedrsjss, aud
had made him advances, always With satisfactory re-
sus. In this he got the consignment Insured in
the Great Western Insurance Company, aud after the
vessel lost he applied to the Company for the III
sursnce money, but they declined to pay until they
were siown the invoices. Hethen applied to PedFjas
for them obtained them, and handed them over 20 tue
Company for examination. he had insured tho COZ
snment for So $50 on account of the consigaor aod
lie own firm. No other questions were put involving
answers Of importance and the adjourned I'll
Thursday az 10 a II.
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/ ARREST or DIR. wICKHAn.
TO he Ed.sor Of The N. Y. Tyi6uns.


SIR: In the report of the arrest of DIR. Wickhau,
published your issue of to-day, your reporter has ea isss
OF fact which de.ire Ia correct DR. Wis
ban knew nothing about the insurance until Cole aud h w
called Upon bim hts residence eight miles distant to SCI
his certificate Of heallh-he being Coss family physcsa-
which the rules Of the Company required That certificate the
Doctor gave ard that all he bad do With the insurance
Of Coles wife except To forward to the Company the soocod
premium fer Cole and Coes socitaon-Cole furnished the
moueyno part Of which the Doco the Doctor for
wsrdeJ the money for Cole signed Coles to the letter By
d. D. w" The Doctor bad any interest in the insurance.
and Coles trial developed no such facts
Dr.. Wickhsm in NevYerk City when Mrs Coils va
confined sld did her until the third day after her
hneei ard then found her on the verge Of death The med
cine Of bis preparing which the reporter speaks o. Mr.
Cole bad been taking from time to time since February prev
The Clerk Of the Company swore Coles tid that
Wickhsm was Fever at the ocs Of the Company-hst
Cole himself presented the policy for payment wickhs
arrested Port Jsrynere care any bdsnd dis~
charged by the Justice who issued the Of arrest accord
ing the panest principles Of law. After all this Wickhauf
friends seeing the high state Of excitement Ia the public miad
against him. ard fearful Of his ssy after great urging snd al
most using force got bin to consent to leave bis home He
this city where he has been than two thirds o.
the time since be left New jersey So far from conceans him
self here he has Gay after day this city undggd.
in broad day. whenever and wherever he chose go.
On s the public horoughses Of thi, city hsve re-
pestedly met hn-on Broadway Bowery, Wall and otser
streets in open day have only met him. but have beez
with him. He has been disguised In f.ct be hiss prsc
tced bis profession here eminent physciss
Of this city attest For the last three months TO certs
knowledge he has been ppoDg meet his sceuser the
authorities Of Sussex County well knew and he would have
surrendered himself long he could have had ta tbs
present September of the SsseI Court But he could not
tried this and did not therefore, deliver himseup
Believing most sincerely DO that the Doctor innocest
ofthe chree laid syain him and that he has been the vu
Of most vile and eked conspiracy deem that Justice de-
me d. these facts should be laid before an already TOO mae
excited community TRUTH
NetC- York, Sept 3, 1860
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-09-04

HELAEoHoLr DEArH.-On Sunday night young
girl FAMED Christine Strobell, aged 9, who resided
with her parents in Fiy-fth street, near Lexington
avenue playing near cbsrCOai-furnsce got too near
the blaze, her clothes caught frs, and che was 90 badly
burned that che died the same night. Yesterday Cor
oner Gamble held an inquest, with the inevitable YER
dict, accidental death.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-09-04
CITY ITEMS.

TIKI Book TRADE SALE.-The New-York trade
sle Of books comm, noes this morning. aud bids fair to
be well attended. The attractions contained in the
Cstal que issu.d by Messra. Lesvitt & Co. sesm to
have produced the desired effect in bringing in large
rep esentation Of the "trade from the East West,
and South. The city booksellers too will be out, and
we presume that this grand reunion Of the veOdsrs OF
literary wares in al sections of the Union will be both
pleasant and profitable to all concerned.
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Total amount. s4,sss OS

MAs KILLED aY HUDsoH RIVER RAILROAD TRAIN.
On Sunday night, at III o'clock, man waS killed
on the Hudson River Railroad on the Tenth avenue,
rear Thirty second street. He was lying directly
the track and appeared to be sslesy Coroner
OKesfe held Inquest yesterday, when the sister of
tie desd man deposed that ne was Irishman, 36
years old, and that his name wac John Dowiell. Ver
dict accidental death,
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HOW LElrrERs AeE MIscARRIEp OH Losr.

HOW LETTERS ARE MISCARRiED OK LOST
To the Edtttr Of The " T. Tyibros
SIR: While riding down Broadway this morning
girl (appar' ny servant seventeen OF eighteen ysa
odd endesvong TO- and sbe supposed successfully deposit
tbr letters IN the United States PosOce lettotbsx
attached the lamp post at the OF Tenth street,
The instead Of falling through the aperture in tho to
into the box passed By her through the opening formed
the hinge between the OF the box and the lid Of the Gpcu
and e lyng EXPOSED on the top of box iron the
window Of the omnbu called her attention TO this what might
have been serious mistake when she second trial
Gee Tad in zettiI the letters saely inside the box.
May hsincdent Hpain in part Why many Letters are
delayed Loo. when nasted to tbs United ssses city d.
livery Yoa's, &c, 3 K W.
Rsig. YoyA Sept, /, l56e.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-09-04

OPENISG OF THE PUBLIC ScHooLs.-Most OF the
public schools in this city reopened yesterday, ai'er
vacation Of five weeks, during Which jaded teachers
and oyertasked children supposed to have been
gathering me- health and strength in pleasant country
retreats. The fchoohouses, meanwhile, have been
subjected 10 the msDipulaons Of the painters, white
washers, and ohsr-women with decided benefit. As
the Board Of Education appropriated SE,339 for
making the needful changes aud repairs through
out their dominons, it is fair to presume that
great improyeme have been effected in the edl-
fees in which the little folk Of New-York spend
70 many weary hours. There are also new buildings
in course of erection for common educational purposes,
for which the sum Of sl5i 900 has been voted. The
attendance Of scholars yesterday was fair for opening
day, and viii improve the cool weather comes on
Let the teachers learn TO make the dry studies OF the
schoolroom a. pleasant possible for their tender
ciarees and above al let them remember, by their
recent rural experience hfA tie FIRST essential TO the
health Of children is plenty Of pure air. Open the
windows and veItilators end let the little uOgs have
full play. So shall You keep your pupils cheerful
while st study and Send them homo buoyant and
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-09-04

me,t, fnr Rob Roy Nsogegor never exacted hesyfs>
tIihute n ocmpourdng With the farmers WHOM Is
protected n IN do our laws allow even down 10 the
o ce eimpIe Justice Court Here 10 cOlnpsrativs
table a ihe re, dl0@,d ci Yer. In starving Kansas
and rrsrIthr NJ y nIk. IN tibet cn1It
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-09-04

IMPROVED TRLEGRAPHTc APPARATCs.-Mr. L.
Bradley Of Pine street., has juet patented what aP-
pesrs to be a decided improvement in telegrsphing by
sound by which he claims that the local batteries at
the sub citations used in the Morse system are entirely
dis, rsed with the main batteries furnishing all the
ueedfu power. But helix is used, Instead of two,
as heretofore the soft iron Of which is peculiarly
formed as to present much greater magnetzed CUR
face to the armature, producing more efficient mag
net with only onehid TO one half Of the usual hell
cal wire and thus largely diminishing the resistance to
the electric circut. The armsture being hung at its
center by delicate spring. end Invested of all luggage
# other metal and the friction Of rocking shaft Ga
ri7ots, moves with the most perfect freedom, and
re spends to the minutest current, With great
rspidty and the contacts being male nearer the
center Of oscillation, rmeT and more effective.
The helix being arranged in sections with switch ia
adapted 10 long or short, strong or weak circuits
TIE sounds produced by the main batteries are OF
course very weak, ard almost inaudible but by
simple oubination Of soundingboSrd and overstrung
wires this indstnot tick is expanded TO clear sharp
perft city Ineligible knock which tee operator
follow with perfect and certainty. Each knock
il loud and abrupt and there is not the slightest liza
billy Of running them together, however rspid the
mpnipulations of the operator. By this improvement
II s estimated bat three-fourths Of the cost, in acids
ard metsl Of operating telegraph, will be saved,
while the simpler mechanism by which it is accom-
plished will be much lees expensive than that now
in uee.