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The Placer herald., 1860-05-26

SENATOR OWNS DENIAL-When Sena.
.or Latham delivered bis speech in the Sen.
ate, he declared that Senator Gwin's state,
nent to the effect that if the Union WA dis
solved, California would he found with the
Sonlh, WAS n great error; whereupon Mr..
Gwin arose and said:
If my colleague will give me an oppor'u
nitv, will state that | never said so here or
elsewhere. have never made that state
ment on any occasion. 1t was so utterly
destitute of truth that did not think it of
sufficient Importance to contradict it, unless
some alusion was made to the subject in
the Senate, and am obliged to my collegue
for referring to it, and giving me an opportu
nifty of contradicting it. | hope, Mr.. Pres
ident that this Union will he impcrshable;
but if it is ever broken up, the eastern boun-
Diary ofthe Pacific Republic will be, in my
opinion, the Sierra Malle and the Rocky
Mountains.
Mr.. Latham then declared; that if the I'm
ion was dissolved. California would set up
an independent Republic on the Pacific, in
connection with Oregon and Washington.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-26

PRE-OBIruARY P1GEoN IIoLEs.-As soon
as man begins to be peculiar or dstingu-
shed enough to be a probable subject Of
obituary-the London Times gives him Il
special pigeon hole, wherein is kept record
Of all his deeds, sayings incidents of his life,
etc. Here is gathered the chronicle of his
existence, produced with such wonderful
promptness and particularly, on the very
next morning after the death of any celebra-
ted man. TO some minds, suggests Willis,
in the Home Jomnal this might perhaps be
an annoyance; but so eager are most men to
have it pl obable that they will be heard OF
after DEATH that, we doubt not, the occupan-
cy of a pigeon-hole might easily be made a
matter of rent. 1he knowledge of the fact,
adds n. p. WILTSHIRE the keeping in
mind of the recording angel'-may make
famous men more careful of the pigeon hole
mess of their lives!
The Placer herald., 1860-05-26

MAsoNIc.-Ihe Alta says that the Mason.
ic fraternity throughout California are pre-
pairing for grand demonstration on the oc-
cason of laying the corner stone of the new
Masonic Hall in San Francisco, and that
propably every Lodge in the State will be
represented
The Placer herald., 1860-05-26

IRELAND.-Ireand was an inhabited coun.
try at the earliest period of recorded history
1t was we'll known to the Greeks at the time
of Aristotle, and is correctly described in
the Roman Biographies. The tradition is
that it was conquered by Spanish adventu-
rers about one thousand years b. c., and
that line of one hundred and seventy one
Kings descended from the invading prince.
The Greek name Of Ireland was Irene
The Placer herald., 1860-05-26

JOE SMITH, JR.-It is known that on the
9th Of April convention Of Joe Smith Nor
mons was held at Amboy, Illinois, at which
dull but bitter enough speeches were made
against Brigham Young. Joe is thus spo.
ken of by a correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette:
His dress upon this occasion was that Of a
poor farmer,(b the way, believe he is also
a lawyer) His face would bespeak him ''sot,;;"
his eyes are gentle, his head rises to peak
ON the top, his hair is black and long, and
he ears a mustache nearly the same color,
but n mighty bad disorder. The first i'm
preston on seeing him is that soap, water
and small tooth comb would materially af
feet his general appearance, to their exceed
inr great improvement. In the doctrine and
practice of the Mormons he is evidently un
learned lie had, as he often said, cast the
thing from him, and when installed he did
not even possess Book OF Mormon or
compilation otthe Doctrine and Covenants.
Whatever he does will mainly be dictated
bv master spirits, who, since the dispersion,
have held together and been gradually add
inc to the remnant of the dispersed belev
ers"
The Placer herald., 1860-05-26
T1y- The Lafyette Gnd.) Courier tells a,

re- The Lafyette Qnd.) Courier tells an
amusing story of a company of young ladies
and gentlemen of that place, who took it in
to their heads to adjourn from social party
to walk near the cemetry. AS they APP
preached the ghostly place lady screamed.
All eyes we're turned to the point indicated
by her alarm, and saw ghost coming to-
ward them. appareled in orthodox white.
They all ran but one sturdy woman, of the
strong minded class, who stood her ground
until the ghost got to her, when she seized
il. and thrashed out Of his frightful disguise
a mschievous fellow who had heard the
project 6f walking about the graveyard dis
cussed, and hid himself there to give the
party fright. She led him back to the
house. and in reply to the questions that
poured in upon her, said Cant fool me.
I've seen to many men in sheets to get frigh-
tened at them"
The Placer herald., 1860-05-26

CoMpUTING INTEREsT.-A new mode OF
computing interest at six per cent, has been
published, which appears very simple. Mul
iiply any given number of dollars by the
number of days of interest desired; separate
the right hand figure, and divide by six; the
result is the true interest in cents OF such
sum for such number Of days at six per cent.
This rule is simple, and SO true according to
all business usages, that every banker, bro
ker, merchant and clerk should post it up
for reference and use There being no such
thing as fraction in it, there is scarcely
any liability to error or mistake. BY no
other arithmetical process can so decided in
formation be obtained with few figures.
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G.. w. MINNIS'
Photograph and Fine Art Galleries,

No. Iy7, Mum 81, KIChmOnd, Opp0. CWst0ns House
and Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Va.
HAVING furnished myself with every facility fo
IL getting up pictures of all kinds, in the most ar
tistic STYLE fee assured that can satisfy the mos
critical taste wish the people of Virginia to be ad
vised of the fact-whch IS not generally known-tha
at either of my Galleries they can procure any style
picture that can be gotten in New York or any Other
Northern city. 1 am taking life-size photographs
which are colored in Oil, by which means perfec
likeness and post beautiful picture 10 secured. The
types or Miniatures which, for effect and durability
equal the best Portraits small size Photographs col
ored in water colors, making sofDess and delicacy
Of finish. highly pleasing; and si in Ambsrotypng
lection of the All.
Richmond Sept 21, 1S58-1y
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MISCELLANEOUS.
VIRGINIA HOTET,.

/ Nils well known establishment, now presents
Il largely additional facilities, for the accommoda-
ton OF the travelling Public. Mr.. VIM Fl. Peyton
retains MS connection and associates with him, as
PROPRIETOR and Manager, Mr.. VIM Jordan. formerly
Of Inc Lexington HOTEL and recently of the Rock
orldge Baths The style of the new firm is
JORDAN g. PEYTON.
Ihe proprietors have secured a corps of efficient
ana accommodating assistants, who Will unite with
tnem IN paying every attention to those stopping at
the aotei. capable and faithful servants are also
TO ensure the comfort of guests The table
WIZ continue as heretofore equal that of any Ho-
Inc proprletors would also call special attention to
the TACT that by the erection of NEW BUILDINGS
already commenced, they will have at command al
Additional Rooms, by means of which thew will
be enabled to afford greater comfort to transient
guests, and to accommodate families wishing to snend
the summer in Staunton. Connected with the Ho
tel are extensive Stables under the management of
byers Co., well known for their experience and
efhelency In this department. Horses win be taken
on Livery and Horses, Buggies and Hacks, Will be
anOroed 10 guests on reasonable terms.
In conclusion the Proprietors pledge themselves to
spare no pains to continue and increase the PRESENT
reputation OF the House and to an
public VIM JORDAN,
VIM. H. PEYTON PROP RS.
n B.-The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this
House, also the Office of ADAMS Cf cos EXPRESS
JORDAN l. PEYTON.
Staunton, Jan. 20, 1860-tf
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GREAT BARGAINS in
EN WATCHES & JEWELRY r.
JUST RECEIVED FROM GA
NEW YORK g. PHILADELPHIA.

A l. A N CT
DEGS leave to thank the public of Staunton and vi
ID cnity for the large share of their patronage they
have bestowed upon him during the last few years,
and hopes by this time they fully aware that he
keeps only such goods as are of the best make and
finest quality.
Among my goods are to be found
Gents and Ladies' GOLD WATCHES, with enam-
eled Cases and Diamond Sets;
SILVER WATCHES of all descriptions, VARYING il.
prices from SIS to sos;
Also SILVER SPOONS of the best make;
JEWELRY of all styles ard quality
Also variety OF SILVER PLATED WARE, such
as
Casters, Fruit Baskets Saltcellars, Spoons, &C.
Gold, Silver and Plated SPECTACLES,
With large assortment of all styles of CLOCKS.
all of which will be sold at the lowest Cash prices at
the old stand of David 5. Bare's Jewelry Store.
next door to P. Il. Trout Co.'s Drug Store. Main
Street A. LANG
tW Old Silver taken in exchange as Cash.
P. S.-Repairing done as usual in the best stvIs
and short notice. ALI work WARRANTED, at most rea-
reasonable prices.
SlauntOn, Nov. l. 1889
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MUSICAL STORE.
MAIN STREET. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
FREY & ROBINSON

HAVE opened Store on Main ST., fold Post Of
Ii heel where they viii keep for sale PIANOS,
FLU1ES, IlOLLNS, GUITARS, BANJOS, SHEET
MUSIC, STATIONERY, ENGRA YINGS, dc, DC.
and respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends
and the public generally.
PlANOS.-Our stock of Pianos is selected princi-
pally from the well known and most reliable factory
ofNUNS CLARK, New York, whose instruments
have never been surpassed in tone and durability
since their establishment commenced operations
(thirty-fve years ago. We have made arrangements
with other Factories for supplying with Pianos,
casionay retaining theaprvege, however, of return
ing them, If found unworthy our recommendation.
Persons purchasing from US, therefore, will
any risk, have determined to sell only good in-
struments, on most reasonable terms.
SHEET MUSIC. "A great variety of the latest
publications constantly hand. Instruction books
for all instruments. The usual deduction made in sup
plying Schools and Music Teachers Arthurs Pat
ent Elastic Music Portfolios. Music sent by mail
Orders from the country, promptly attended to.
-.----- - G. t. FREY, Prof. of Music.
j. ROBINSON.
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.aKTISTS'. P.aE.t'TERS', .ayy'D

PHOTOGRAPHERS DEPOT.
THE subscriber, has constantly on hand a full
Il assortment of materials for the use of Artists,
Painters and Photographers. Also on hand a
large assortment of STERESCOPIC INSTRUMENTS
VIEWS embracing every variety of Foreign and
American LANDSCAPES, STATUARY, PARLoR AND RURAL
GROUPS, sc. The beauty and interest of the Stere-
scopic Views upon the paror table furnish never
ending source Of Entertainment both 10 visitors and
the home circle,
COUNTRY MERCHANTS supplied on the most
liberal terms. W. A. WISONG,
No. 2, N. Liberty Street, Baltimore Md.
.Tuna o. 125q-1v
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THE NEW YORK BAZAAR !!

NEW GOODS FRESH GOODS!!
AND FANCY GOODS!!l
Just opened bv the
NEW YORK BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT,
AT WHITES OLD STAND.
NTE respectfully invite the attention of the citizens
w of Staunton and vicinity to our well selected
and Fashionable stock of Fancy Dress Goods.
such
French, English and American Dress Goods;
Plain, Striped and ROBBED Silks;
Merinos, Paramettas, -DeBeges, DeLaines
Cloaks, Mantas and Shawls of the latest styles;
Embroideries and White Goods of all classes and
qualities.
1t has been for the last years. the principle of our
Branch Business at Barnwell G. H., South Carolina,
not only for Goods but for the good of Dry Goods
buyers to keep fine assortment of Ladies. Children
and Infants Wearing Apparel of the latest styles and
best qualities. Also
Gloves, Gauntletts, Hosiery &C., &C.,
Linseys and Flannels-all colors,
Cassimeres Satinetts, Kentucky Jeans,
Together with large Stock of Domestic Goods,
which will be sold at
New York Market Prices,
and on as good terms as any house South. Our Mr..
G. L. Sicher resident Merchant of New York, will
furnish us weekly with the newest in the Market and
by his known experience he will always select goods
which best adopted for this trade The public
respectfully requested give call before pnrcha
sing elsewhere, as stock will be found complete,
and will be shown with pleasure.
G. L. D. SICHER,
Staunton, Oct. 4, 1859. at Whites Old Stand.
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NEW TOBACCONIST.-Iha have taken the tore
~ room lately occupied by VIM. Barkman, and i'm
medately opposite the Virginia HOTEL where will be
found general assortment of TOBACCO, SEGARS
SNUFF, PIPES. and all articles usually kept in a
wholesale and retail Tobacco Store By prompt at
tentiOn to business and dissemination to give entire
satisfaction, hope to merit and receive ashare of the
public patronage. G. s. JENKINS
Staunton, Feb. l, 1859.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
INSURANCE AGENCY.

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $500, 900!
OFFICERS.
J. MCDANIEL, President, J. N. CoBBs, Vice Pres
e.. B. THURMAN, Chief Eng. G. T. WILLIS, Secretary
j. o. WILLIAMS, Treasurer
DIRECTORS.
Jno. Otey Taylor, James Payne,
Jno. T. Davis, Dexter Otey
S. H. Mckinney, VIM. H. Stratton,
Samuel Garland, c. Winfree.
Dr.. y w% & o n;myy. Owen, Medical Examiners.
Southern Virginia for the above Company, am pre-
pared to receive applications and take Risks on Build
ngs and res both white and slaves at current rates
Persons wishing information in the premises, will
apply to A. E. HUFF,
Agent for L. II. & F. l. Co.
SLAVE INSURANCE.
The Lynchburg Hose and Fire Insurance Company
is nsurng Slaves for four years. upon the most
reasonable terms. Persons wishing to effect ins,,
upon the lives of their Servants can do so by
applying to or addressing A. E. HUFF
Agent, Salem, Roanoke county, Va
In the absence of the Agent, persons wishing nsu-
rance will please call upon DR.. j. A. WADDELL Staun-
ton, the Examing Physician to the Company, with
whom they can arrange for Policy.
LIFE INSURANCE
Now IS the time to provide for your family. 1t
should be attended to now first because it is less ex
pensive than it will be when you get older; second
because, if in health you will pass medical exami.
nation and be accepted third, because life is uncer-
tain ana deiays dangerous representation is the
thief OF time. Disease may come upon you, death
may overtake you and in hour when you think not
you may be suddenly cut off. and that without RENE
dy to your family Wait not, then, for more conve
nent season, accept the boon while it is near and
the earliest possible convenience provide for your
household the means of an honest livelihood when
time shall be no more That opportunity is afforded
you now. Call, then, at once upon the Agent, who
may be seen for few days at the Virginia Hotel or
upon DIR. j. A. WADDELL, who will, in the absence
the Agent afford facilities for getting out Policies of
Insurance A. E. HUFF Agent
ADril 81 1898 - -
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Pianos! PianOs!! Pianos ~!

GOLD MEDALS IN THREE SUCCESS
VI sive years at the yand Institute besides first
premiums at Fairs in Philadelphia, Washington and
Richmond.
TESTIMONIALS OF EXCELLENCE FROM
THALBERG,
STRAK0SCH,
and G. sATFER.
AS also from some of the most eminent Professors and
amateurs in the country.
VIM. KNAKE CO.,
13, 5 and North Eutaw Street,
and No. 207 BALTIMORE ST., between Charles Light,
would respectfully invite the attention of the public to
their we'll assorted stock of
GRAND AND SQUARE PIANO FORTES,
which, for beauty of finish, power, and swestness of
tone and elasticity of touch have been by judges
nounced unriyaed. Every PIANO guaranteed for five
years and privilege of exchange granted at any time
within six manths if not entirely satisfactory.
Terms Liberal. call is respectfully solicited be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Pianos taken in exchange, hired tuned and repaired.
VIM. KNABE Il co.
No. 2O7 Baltimore ST., between Charles and Light.
Baltimore Feb. % 1859.
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Vt TtC6tO6U Ut PUT "a
CTHRRTNG.

CLUBBING.
A dicOunt of twenty-five per cent from the above
prices will be allowed to CLUBS ordering four more
copies of any more of the above works. Thus
Four copies of Blackwood, one Review will be sent
to address for So four copies of the four Reviews
and Backwood for $50; and SO on.
POSTAGE.
In all the principal Cities and Towns these works
will be delivered FREE OF POSTAGE. When sent
bp mail the postage to any part of the United States
will be but Twenty-fOur Cents year for "Black.
wood" and but Fourteen Cents year for each OF
the Reviews.
N. B.-The price in Great Britain of the five Peri.
odicals above named is $3l per annum.
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NEW AND ELEGANT STOCK OF
FALL DRY GOODS

AT CRENSHAW, QUARLES & CO.'S,
229, Broad ST., Richmond.
WE have just received our entire stock of FALL
wv DRY GOODS. embracing all the new designs
that are in market this season, and shall continue to
add to our assortment by every ARRIVAL to pre-
sent at all times full and complete stock of foreign
and Domestic Goods.
In LADIES' DRESS GOODS, CIoaks, Nantes,
White Goods Trimmings, &C., we have large and
varied selection, and at prices that will suit the
economical buyers.
In GENTS GOODS, we have the largest stock ever
offered, such French and English Cloths, Black and
Fancy Casimeres, Black and Fancy Velvet and Silk
Vestings Silk Handkerchiefs. Ties and Scarfs Byron
and Garotte Collars Silk and Cambria Umbrellas,
Merino and Wool Shirts and Drawers, Suspenders,
&C., &c.
In CHILDREN'S GOODS, we have bright colors
in small Figured and Checked Goods in all the differ
ent fabrics
In HOUSEKEEPING GOODS our stock cannot be
surpassed
In SERVANTS GOODS we have large and
splendid stock of the best makes, and at low prices
We invite an examination of our Goods as the best
test of their quality style and price
CRENSHAW, QUARLES & co.
Richmond, Sep. 81. 1859.
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NTAYNESBORO' .-TBAcHER
wv w ~ RICH RQSQN NJ u ALE HON.

| NTAYNESBORO' ACADEMY.-TEAcHERs
w w. 7. RICHARDSON, Nj. HALE HOUS-
TON.-The next session will begin on the 18th of
September with thorough system OF instruction.
The scholar will be prepared for College the Uni
who wish to have their boys educated in safety can
confidently assert that such thing as dissipation
exists IN the school, is there known to be dissi
the State has furnished larger proportion of first
rate young men. Reference is given particularly to
the character and proficiency of those who have gone
to Washington College or the University. A limited
number of boarders will be received into the family of
the subscriber.
Total expense for scholastic year, sl75 For par
ticulars inquire of W. T. RICHARDSON.
| Waynesboro, June g. l859-tf
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MISCELLANEOUS.
BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE:

AND
BRITISH VIEWS.
r SCOTT & CO., NEW YORK, continue to pub
LIE lish the following leading British Periodicals,
viz:
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These periodicals ably represent the three great
political parties of Great Britain-Whg, Tory ana
Radical-but politics form only one feature OF thelf
character AS Organs of the most profound writers
on Science Literature Morality and Religion, they
stand as they have Stood unrlvaled IN the Woro
of letters, being considered indispensable to tne
scholar and the professional man, while 10 the lnle
gent reader of every class they furnish more
and satisfactory record of the current literature OF
day, throughout the world than can be possioly Cd
tanned from any other source.
------ EARLY COPIES.
The receipt of the Advance Sheets from the Brit
ish publishers gives additional value to these he
prints inasmuch as they now be placed In TN
hands of subscribers about soon as the original
ditions.
TERMS:
Per ann
For any one of the four reviews, $3.OU
For any two of the four Reviews. .......... 800
For any three of the four Reviews, ......... 100
For all four of the Reviews. o.UO
For Backwood's Magazine, ................ 800
Tor Blackwood and one Review. .......... 300
For Blackwood and two Reviews, .......... 700
For Blackwood and three Reviews. 900
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EY Money Current in the State aohere issue
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CARRIAGES,ll CARRIAGES!l!
RICHMOND COACH MANUFACFORY,
rankin STREET,
One Square Below the Exchange Hotel.
KING &c I.AMB ETH.

RICHMOND COACH MANUFACFORY,
FRANKLIN STREET.
One Square Below the Exchange Hotel.
KING &; IaAMBETH.
WE invite persons in want of
w RICHMOND MADE CARRIAGES
of superior quality and finish to visit mandatory
and we will take pleasure not only in showing oul
work but IN taking them through shops and let
ting them the manner in which our carriages arr
made
We have been engagedin building Carriages nthil
city for than "a years, and we are working II
hands in the wood department; IA in the Smiths
painters; trimmers IS harness makers and silver
platter; number of hands employed, 10.
Our stock of Carriages consists in part Of
Coaches, all styles, Slide Seat Top Bugges
Coaches, Pheatons,
ChariOttes, Top BdggeS,
Barouches, Ruggles without tops,
Four seat Rockaways, Sulkies,
Two seat ROckawayS.
We are more largely engaged IN building Carriages
than any other manufacturers south of Philadephia
and possess all the advantages of any other establish
ment in the country and pledge ourselves that no eff
fort On our part shall be wanting to give entire salts
"i Richmond nd Get. T. SO THos. H. LAMBETH
WALSH'S GUN AND PISTOL DEPOT.
GUNS, Pts
VI Tolls, FISH
ING TACKLE, SPORT
ING APPARATUS, -
WALKING CANES,
&c.-JAMES WALSH, Manufacturer and Importer
of Rifles, Guns, Pistols, &C., invites the attention OF
Merchants, and Sportsmen to his extensive and well
selected assortment of goods every description in
the Gunnery line, which he viii sell at the lowest pos
sible prices and on the most accommodating terms
Colts celebrated FIVE SHOOTER, and every des
crption of Fire Arms kept constantly. Also Amuni
ton Percussion Caps, DC. -
He has in store, ALSO choice assortment of CANES
of various styles and colors.
He will repair all kinds of Fire Arms neatly, quick
y and substantially, mount Canes, ret and repair
door and trunk locks at reasonable prices. Call at
his store, No. go Main street. Richmond, Va.
JAMES WALSH,
Maker and Importer of Guns, &c.
Richmond March 10, l859.-ly.