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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-06

THIRST CLASS Farm or SEVENTY SIX ACRES IN
thorough caivaoa; house, barns sabng ouhousea
large and In frat rate condition. ani rich deep sol
scenery with It's andin fishing.
To afaTmer city merchant tbia eiers unusual
fges Easy u and within few hours OF the city,
Long Island Sound price go 90 NE produce paying large
inter n v. box Herfld ire.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19
The Constitutional Convention.

The people will be called on again at the
next general election to vote upon the ques
ton whether or not Convention shall he
called TO frame a new Constitution. The
question has already been submitted to them
several times, but owing to carelessness or
indifference on their part it has never been
carried. An eilol was made by the recent
Legislature to call a Convention, upon the
supposiion that majority of the votes last
Fall for members of the Legislature were
cast for the Convention. AS the returns
did not show this to be the case, however,
the measure did not pass. We are inclined
to the opinion that had the votes cast for
Convention last Fall been closely canvassed
there would have been considerable ma
jority for the proposition. We think it was
through the negligence of the Clerks and
Judges of the elections, and careessness in
preparing printed ballots. In this county
we are satisfied that many votes were poled
for Convention, which were not counted,
and we presume that the same was the case
in many other counties. There was not that
interest manifested in the matter by the peo
pie which its importance demanded. No
man, who has given the matter any thought,
can doubt the necessity Of important atera-
tons in our present Constitution 1t ia 'ary
i'm ollect, and IN many particulars Is alto
gether unsuied to the condition and wants
of our people. BY the proper alterations
being made, the expenses of our State Gov
ernment may be greatly reduced, and the
burdensome rates of taxes now borne by the
people much lightened. Our judiciary sys-
tenn might be advantageously changed, so
that it would be equally as efficient and far
less expensive to the State; the Legislature
m ght be called together once in two years
only, which would save the State annually
hundreds of thousands of dollars; and other
important alterations could be made We
trust the people will appreciate the impor-
tance of the matter and give it more atten-
ton at the next election. Unfortunately
party politics are too apt to absorb public
attenton in heated campaigns, and by the
time the election rolls around but little else
is thought of. Side issues are lost sight OF
entirely in the general anxiety for the sue
cess Of political favoritea.
We hope the people will decide the ques-
tion Of calling a Constitutional Convention,
definitely at the next general election. If
as we believe they do, they desire that ii
should be called they should give expression
to their wishes through the balotbox
on the contrary they are satisfied with the
present Constitution, they should give sucf
an expression as will put the matter at rest
1t has already occupied much Of the time o
past Legislatures, to the prejudice of the in
terests of the State. MarysviUe Erpaess.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19
THE GENIUS OF NAPOLEON IN A SERGEANT

THE GENIUS OF NAPOLEON IN A SERGEANT
How A COMPANY WAS SAvED.-We have
been informed by an officer of the U. ),
Army of a most remarkable instance OF
ingenuity and presence of mind in sergeant
of the army, which occurred few weeks
ago, by which he saved his own life and
that of his party.
A sergeant with about twenty five soldiers
had been sent out some miles from Fort De-
fiance, New Mexico, to guard some stock
which were sent to graze when Unexpectedly
they found that the party was surrounded
by about four hundred hostile Navajo Indians
The brave and skillful sergeant took position
on an eminence, and by a yolley from the
long shooting rifles Of his party at first drove
eff the savages, who however, soon rallied,
and were preparing to storm the small party
on all sides. The sergeant, in taxing his
brain for an expedient by which to convey
intelligence of the desperate peril in which
his party was placed took single dog which
had accompanied the Iarty, fastening to his
collar note written with pencil, inform
ing the commander at the fort of his situa-
ton, took a tin cup in which he put some
pebbles, which was confined with piece OF
cloth over the top, fastened it with string
to the dogs tail, spit some tobacco juice into
his fundament, and started the dog loose,
knowing that he would, in his alright, run
to the fort. lie dashed with his greatest
speed to Fort Defiance; the note was discov-
cred and read. Straghtway party was
sent to the rescue, and arrived just in time
to save the lives of the whole party. This
sergeant justly merits commission, which,
we hope, will be awarded him by the Presi-
dent. Kentucky Flag.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19
amount and number of the bond, and when can

amount and number of the bond, and when can
celed.
SEC IL. The Chairman of the Board of Su-
pervisors shall. under the general direction o.
said Board, in the name and in behalf of said
county, represent and vote said stock at all meet
ings of the said companies, and at such meetings
shall have the same rights. privileges. power and
authority as other stockholders.
SEC 49, The Board of Superv isors shall ap-
point three Commissioners to locate the said
wagon roads, and to eXpend thereon the appro-
priations therefor herenbefore made. which Com
missioners shall give bonds to the county in such
manner and for such amount as the Supervisors
shall direct. If said commissioners, or any one
of them, shall neglect or refuse to act, or if from
any cause vacancy shall occur, or if said Com
missioners, or any one of them. shall be guilty of
official misconduct nc glect of duly, said Board
of Supervisors are hereby empowered to remove
the same aud to supply such vacancy as they oc-
cur from time to time; and the said bonds, sub
scrbed and approved as aforesaid, shall be issued
in the manner prescribed in section six of this
Act and delivered to the said Commissioners in
such amounts, at such times and under such di-
rection as to the expenditure thereof as the
Board of Supervisors shall direct.
SEC. II. All Acts and parts of Acts in conflict
with this Act, hereby declared of no force. in
so far as they conflict with the provisions of this
Act
SEC. Is. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passoge.
Approved Apail 30th, 1860.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

GogE TO SOUTH AMEaloA.-Uan Yoact1
am, printer, who was minute Clerk of the
Senate at its late session, left Monday, on
his way to Valparaiso, where he is to as.
sume the duties of Secretary to our Counsel
at that port.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

"HALF THAT, IF YOU PLEASE. w nen
young Hodge first came to town, his father
told him that it would be polite, to say to
the host, "IIaf that, if you please" 1t 80
happened bat, at the first dinner to which
he was invited a sucking pig was one OF the
dishes. The host, pointing with ms knife to
the young porker, asked, "Well, Mr.: Hodge
will you have this, our favorite dish, or
haunch of muttonY Upon which, recollect-
inc his lesson, he replied, "l1alf of that, il
YOU please" to the CONSERVATION Of all pres
ent.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

A CHURCH OWNING IT'S MINIsTER.-Ihe
African Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia,
owns its minister, the congregation having
bought him from his former master. The
members of the church, who are mostly, i
not all slaves themselves, contribute a thou
sand dollars year for the support of their
"chattel" master and family.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

EB- Twenty thousand Swedes and Norwe-
gians are reported to be getting in readines;
to embark for the United States early in the
coming summer. They will bring much
wealth with them, and what is better, they
will bring con frmed habits Of mnoraalty, ip-
dustrv and economy.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

Eg- The city Of St. Joseph, Mo-, if the
statements of its papers be accepted as evi-
dence, is becoming "a perfect Botany Bay, a
rendezvous for thieves, pimps blackegs, and
precious rascals, both male and female, and
houses are being fitted up for these aban-
doned creatures"
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

Mormon CoNFEHENGE.-The Salt Lake
correspondent Of the San Francisco Herald
says the Mormon Annual Conference held
on the 9th, 9Th and 9th Of April was devout-
" attended by the faithful, both from the
city and country.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

re- General Kbbe left for Washington
on the overland stage, of Monday. He goes
under the direction Of the Governor to pre-
sent before Congress the claims constituting
our Indian War debt, amounting to some
$45OOOO. He takes with him the necessary
vouchers, etc
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

FOREIGNERS ARRIVED DIRECT AT SAY
FRANcrsco.-According TO the returns OF
the Federal Secretary Of State, says the
Bulletin, there arrived during the year 1924,
at San Francisco, 4,254 passengers from for
eign ports, of which 1856 were males and
600 females. Not death was reported on
board any ship of a passenger coming from
a foreign port to San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

EE- The May day ball in Shasta, for the
benefit of the new church was quite success
full The net proceeds amounted to 1884,
IS, which will leave the church only about
$3.50 in debt
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

How DOES HE KNow9-Dr Smith, Of
Baltimore predicts the appearance of locusts
this year in the following States: New York,
Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Vir-
ginia, North Carolina, Michigan and 4ndl..
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

CINNApAR.-The editor of the Yreka Jour.
nal learns that a gentleman named Berry
man, has, within the past few days, struck 3
very rich quick silver mine on the Klamath
river, short distance below the mouth Of
Little lIumbrg. a vein Of copper ore has
also been found in the same vicinity.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

CHEAP LIvING.-A chaplain conpected
with one of the United States tr:gates, re-
Gently, for sometime in the China seas, says
that a laboring man in the interior of China,
can live comfortably qn food costing cent
a day.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

EE John Smopds formerly of the firm
of Lucas y Simonds, who were bankers iqa
San Francisco, was recently killed by col
lision on the rail road near ST. Louis
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

ONE OF THE OLD SoRr.-George Deeds
showed the editor of the Grass Valley Ma
tional, few days SINCE, a nugget of gold
weighing five ounces, dug from Bear River
Ravine. a few miles below town.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

Aunt E. was trying to persuade little Ed
dy to retire at sundown, using as an argu-
ment that the little chickens went to roost
at that time. "Yes," said Eddy; "but the
old hen always goes With them" Aunty
tried no more arguments with him.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

Ir-y- The Shasta Courier says tho farmers
of that county will lose large quantity Of
hay by the late rain. One gentleman had
nearly one hundred acres cut down and
cured, and another had forty tons in fps
same condition.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

pas- Eighty men, with pack animals,
working tools and several wagons loaded
with provisions, started from Murphy's last
week to open the Big Tree route.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

Ey- The Territorial Enterprise says the
farmers in a) the valleys around Carson
City are now busy plowing; the scarcity Of
seed is universally complained of.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

EF- The building for the deaf, dumb and
blind Asylum at San Francisco is soon to
be erected. The Legislature appropriated
$40 900 for that purpose.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

Es- Twenty.years ago, Napa Valley con-
tained 1900 Indians. Their principal fooqA
consisted Of acorns, grasshoppers, horse.
chrstnuts, fish, clover and soap root. The
3. 900 has now been reduced to 200.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

EY- They have an extensive iron works
in Downevie, at which castings of every
description required for the ocal e. ls trade are
~ ada
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

SOLD OUr.--It is rumored that }. w.
Simonton sold out his interest in the Bulletin
previous to his leaving for the States 4. g.
King, former editor, will return and take
charge Of its columns
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

Es,- A colony of 6fty-seven persons w'l
sail from New York for Africa, in few
weeks, with the requisite machinery for ralS,
ing and preparing cotton IN the up'anos oon %,
Western Africa. A subscription OF $1,000
has been made in London, to be pad to
them as soon as the colony is established
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

Es- Mr.. William 7. Wormack, has re-
ceived the Appointment of Postmaster, for
Grass Valley, in the place of J. Fl. Board
man, resigned.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

Eg- There is every probability that an
express will be started to run between Visa
liza and Mono lake.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

Ey- On the 24th Of APRIL, snow fell AZ
Oswego, New York; and cotton and other
crops were damaged at the South, on the
25th, by a heavy frost.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

HEAVY ISrEREsr.--Money can be loaned
at Washoe at II per cent. per month. The
security consists of claims in silver mines.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

EE- In the year l7l5, the population Of
the colonies was: white men, $4,000; negro
slaves, $3.50.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

EE- Two females badly disguised as men,
went out of Downievile the other day as
tride of two mules, bound for Washoe.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

E.e- The Shasta COURIER states that the
people of Red Bluff have been considerably
affected recently, with that terrible disease,
the scarlet fever. Several cases have proved
fatal.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

The cost to the State Of the Legislature
lust closed amounts to the sum of Sl7S,500.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

n1,,- Thomas O'Connel, Of San Francisco,
has become insane.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

THIEVES IN Ur4H.-A letter from Salt
Lake City to the Alta Says
A day or two since, ten men were captur-
ed in the city of Provo, and stolen property
valued at several thousands of dollars was
taken from them One thief confessed the
commission of one hundred and seven rob
berries, in this city. Stock is stolen from
the ranges, stables entered and animals driv'
en- away. Stores and houses plun'ered with
impunty, until no alternative is left, but a
speedy trial and quick execution. Some OF
these liberated villains have openly boasted
that there is no power TO try them, much
less punish them But their career is short
for the people are up and doing. Many
undoubtedly, will flee to the new "E' D"r
ado" of Carson. where it 10 hoped they %ll
meet their deserts.
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

The Hungarian is the fourteenth steamer
that has been lost since the commencement
of steam navigation between Europe and
America. Those which have been destroyed
before are-1he President. never heard from;
the Columbia and Humboldt, on each Of
which all bands were saved; CITY of Glas-
COW, never heard from; City of Philadelphia,
all hands saved; Franklin, all hands saved;
Arctic, a few saved; Pacific, never heard
from; Lyonaise, few saved; Tempest, never
heard from; Austria burned, great loss Of
life; Indian, three lives lost; Argo, all hands
saved.
TIE BLIND PnRENoLoGIsT OF ST. Louis.
There is blind phrenologist in St. Louis,
who is great on examining bumps. A weg
or two cot one of the distinguished judges,
who thinks great deal of himself, and has
very bald head, which he generally covers
with wig, to go to his rooms, the other
dav, and have his head examined. Wags
and Judge arrived. "Mr. b." said one, eve
have now brought you for examination Q
head as is head; we wish to test your sci
ence." Every wel," said the phrenologist,
'place the head under my hand" "He
wears wig" sail one. Cant examine
with that on" replied the professor. Wig
was accordingly taken off and the bald head
of the highly expectant judge was placed
under manipulation of the examiner
"What's this? what's this9 said the phreno
logist; and pressing bis hand on the top o
the head, he said, somewhat ruff1ed, "Gentle
men, God has visited me with aflction-
have lost nv evesipht. but | am no fool
you caut pass his of on NE for heod."
The Placer herald., 1860-05-19

ANOTHER ANECDoTE OF CHoATE.-Since
the publication of Parker's "reminiscences OF
Rufus Choate, quite a number of curious
anecdotes, (says the Boston Commercial
Bulletin connected with the experience OF
the great advocate, have been related The
following is one which that paper thinks has
not before found its way into print:
Mr. Choate was examining witness who
had been called to the stand, and who was
one of those itinerant preachers who are
sometimes met with in the far West. The
witness was character; he was tall and
gaunt in person. was dressed in a full suit Of
ill-htting and faded black, his long neck en-
cased in the yolpmipous folds of limp
white cravat, aud his bony wrists stuck out
several inches beyond his coat sleeve while his
feet were encased in large pair of cowhide
boots which he brought down with empha-
sis as he stepped upon the witness stand.
"What is your husiness!" asked Choate
As he proceeded with h s examination, scan
nnc the curious character before him with a
searching gaze.
81 am candle of the Lord" was the le-
ply.
"a wHAr?" asked Choate, bending for
ward as if he had misunderstood the reply.
A candle of the L.or,d!" replied the wit
ness in loud nasal voice that rolled
through the court room, attracting the at,en
ton of all, and causing an audible litter
"Of what denomination are you9" inquired
Choate.
"The Baptist persuasion" replied the wit
ness.
"a tipped candle, your honor said Cho-
ate, looking towards the Judge as he made a
note on his brief, amid the involuntary laugh
that was heard in the court ROOM
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-03-14
A Boy SHOOTS ELS BnorBER's HEAp OFF.

AZ Boy SHooTs Ills B%RoTHER's HEAD OFF.
-Sa turday afternoon. says the Columbus, o.,
jour s3k, two sons of Rev. J. Weize, at Lith
opolis- Fairfield county, were playing in a room
of their fatner's house, when one of them,
eleven years old, took up a gun which was
standing. in the corner and playfully remarked
to his brother, six years old, that he would
shoot him. and l~eveliing the gun, fred away,
blowing The whole half of the little fellows
head off, killing him instantly. The Older
brother did not dream of there being a load
in the gun, only raising and l~evelling it in
sport; but it was heavily charged with shot,
and the aim too true. Mr.. We've was not in
Columbus at the time of the accidental fratri-
eide. Mrs. We've was nearly frantic with
her grief, and the surviving brother will not
be consnled. The gun was kept loaded to
shoot pigeons
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-03-14
LOCAL COLUMN.
eAsHLANp. ONO. MARCH, IA, 1860.
MokaosssM-A RARE -poRrUNr TO

MoRMoN4sM-A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO
LEARN ABOUT Ir-Hon, GEO. p. STILES, late
Associate Judge of Utah, who resided in the
land of the Mormons during 1854o55-'56
and 81, and whose opportuni ties for obtaining
an accurate knowledge of the religious, social
aud political character of that vagabond peo-
pie have not been surpassed by any. one, was
announced, on very short and mad equate no
tice, to deliver a Lecture, based upoL, his judi
cial and other experience, at the Town Hal on
Monday evening A small audience, though
made Up of our most intelligent citizens, as-
sembled; but as it was much smaller than It
ought to be, it was considered expedient to
postpone the Lecture until this wednesday,
evening"
On to morrow evening the Judge will Lee
ture at Mansfield. ~
Pecuniary profit is not the object of these
lectures. The small fee required for admit
lance, is only designed to meet the necessary
expenses of room rent, lights, &c. Where
ever he has been, in Washington, Baltimore.
Pftsburg and other cities, the Judge has at
trzeted crowded houses. 1t will not be credit
able to the Intelligence of our people if he fails
this evening 70 meet a full house at the Town
Hall. ~ - -
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Gov. Dennison refusing to deliver up Muir
derers and Traitors as demanded b. the
Constitution.

Gov. DENN1soN has proven himself a Rep
resentative Man of the Abolitionists. His
oath as Governor Of Ohio required him to
support the Constitution of tie United States,
but his obligations to his party, and to Gov.
CHASE, who made him governor, it SEEMS, are
of a more binding character. x
OWEN Brown (son of old Ossa watOmie,
who was hanged for his crimes at Charlcstown
Va, in December last and FRANcIs MERRI-
AM, both of whom were engaged in the insur-
Iection and the murder of unarmed and de-
fenseless citizens at Harper's Ferry, were each
icdicted by the Grand Jury of jefferson county,
were the acts where committed, for Treason,
Murder and melting slaves to instruction, and
a requisition was made on Gov. DENNIssN, of
this State, by the Governor Of Virginia, for
tn s!r arrest. VIII ich.requisiii n has been refused.
he requisitiOn, perfect in all It's forms, with
a copy of the indictment included, was sent to
United States Marshal JOHNSON. with a re-
quest to deliver them to Gov DENNIsoN.-
1t was known at the time that the f~ugitives
rom justice were in Ohio. Mr.. JOHNSON, on
the 9Th instant. performed his part of the du-
ty, and on yesterday morning he received the
following which discloses the fact that Gov.
DsNNIsON positively refuses to perform the
obligation imposed upon him by the Consti-
tuition he was sworn to support:
STATE OF o. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
COLUMBUS, March 8. 1860.
NJ. JOHNSON, ESQ, Cleveland:-
I have examined tho requisitiors of the
Governor of Virginia, and their accompany
ing documents, for the extradition of Owen
Brown and Francis Merriam, which you de
livered to me on the 5th instant. and have de-
cided not to issue either of the warrants asked
for The reasons for this conclusion [ have
communicated to the Governor of Virginia.
: Respectfully yours,
w. DENNIsoN.
The requirements of the Constitution of the
United States, which Mr.. DENsIkoN swore to
obey, declare hat. such Fugittpss SHALL be
delivered sp-thsre being no discretion in the
matter. Article 5 section 2 ssys:ass3 l
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MoHEcAN TOWNSHIP The Democracy Of
Old Hohecan met at the house of G. K. Boil
xMAs, on Saturday, 10th inst, thoroughly
organized the township, and, with the utmost
harmony and good feeling selected a ticket
which will command the entire strength of
the party. Tn following is the ticket:
For Jussce-Wm. F. Hill:
For TrHsees-Elias Bates, Thomas Metcalf,
J. D. Karnea.
For Conaaak-v. n. Van Niman, John
Winbaughz
L..>sser-Geo. Winbigler..
CEerG-T. J.. Harerave.
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MAHHrED.

On tie 9TH day of March, by HENRY SUMMERS
Esq, Mr.. BEZEL RICHARDS, 10 Miss LAURA A
FULTON. both OF Troy Township, Ashland, Coun-
~, Ohio.
On the 9TH inst. by The Rev. JACOB Fry, Mr.. AL
VA, son of Judge Ingmund. of Ashland Co. o. to
Miss MA&GARET both of the vicinity
OF Jeromeville, Ashland county. Ohio.
By the same, on the same day-Mr. CHRISTIAN
SHELLY. to Miss SARAH WELLER, both OIL L cry
Tp., Wayne county, Ohio.
On the LIST inst, at the home of the bride. by the
Rev. E.. II. Bush, Mr.. WIN. IL HULL, TO Miss LUCY
McCREADY, both of Haysyille, Ohio
by the same. on the same day, Mr. THOMAS
HALLAM, to Miss MARIA HALL, all of this place,
On the 18th uit, by Rev. GEO. WITwER, Mr.. DA-
VID JOHNSON, to Miss COOK all Of
the vicinity of Pleasant Ridge. Ashland county Ohie.