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The Placer herald., 1860-10-27
The Oregon Conspiracy.

In another column will be found an ex
tract from the Oregon correspondence of the
S. f. Bulletin detailing the action of the
Legislature in electing Baker and Nesmith
to the u. S. Senate, and showing conclusive
" the treachery of the Douglas men to all
their professions of principle. They per-
sisted in voting for the Republican, Baker,
notwithstanding the Breckenridge men offer
ed everv concession consistent with honor
and independence. They offered to with
draw their favorte, Delazon Smith, if the
Douglas men would withdraw Nesmith, and
vote for any other man they might name.
But the Douglas men insisted upon the with
drawa of Smith, and the retention of Mes
mith-thus attempting to force their terms
without yielding anything themselves. And
throughout, the Breckenridge men evinced
their good faith, by voting for one Doug las
man on every ballot while at the same time
with the exception of three members) the
Douglas men voted for Baker, How can
any fair minded Douglas man reconcile this
action with the professions Of his party! If
his mental vision is not too mnch obselred
by partizan prejudice, he must reject with
scorn and ndi gnation this base desertion Of
party and professed principle.
But it seems this compact extends not
only to the U. S. Senate, but that the fusion
lists are determined to invalidate, if possible,
the election of Shiel, the newly elected
Democratic Congressman, by passing law
through the Legislature which will annn
his election; and the Douglas men have al
ready nominated a candidate for Congress
who is to receive the Repub lean support.
The conspirators do not attempt to conceal
or excuse their fusion, but openly defend it..
And we have no doubt their programme
goes sill further, and before rlection day in
Oregon, they will have agreed upon com
mon Electoral ticket Of Douglas men and
Republicans.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27
Interesting to Business Men.--The Sta
tionerv Trade

Gradually the light dawns upon us, and one
by one the facts break forth, that we, nation Of
a ten years growth, are fast becoming civilized
Not only the rude marks of intellect, as mani
tested in the various mechanical contrivanccs of
our mines and FARMS but literature and the fine
arts are taking unto themselves local habita-
tion and name in our midst. Stationery follows
closely upon the heels of refinement, and few
persons are aware of the extent and importance
of this branch of our trade. The word Stationer,
originally, signiied Bookseller from his occupy
ing stand or station, but as the publication and
sale of books increased, it was separated from
that of the other, the name Stationer remaining
with the vender of Paper, Ink Pens, &c.
At this day, and in our country. Book and
Stationery store is perfect thermometer of the
nature extent and quality OF the community
Wherever you see neat. well kept establishment
of this kind with a gentlemanly ant intelligent
proprietor, you may be sure you are in the midst
of intelligent, refined and well informed
people
About two years ago Mr.. Albert L. Bancroft,
brother of the eminent Publisher and Bookseller
conceived the idea of taking Stationery and max
ing it separate and distinct branch of trade,
devoting his best energies to that alone. No
house exclusively Stationery had as yet been
started upon the Pacific Coast. Accordingly
after having spent one year in preparation. the
requisite arrangements ere eonsummated for re-
ceving regular supplies from the Mills and Man.
ufactories of the United States, England. France
and Germany, and the enterprise launched in
San Francisco. early in 1860, under the name of
A. L. Bancroft d Co., Mr.. Fl. H. Bancroft be-
coming junior partner in the firm.
So far it has proved decided success there
not being town of any consequence in Califor-
MIA, Oregon, Washington or Utah which does not
contain one or more custom, re- of this hOuso
Closely allied to the interests of this new firm
stands the old house of H. H. Bancroft & Co., with
its large warerooms crowded to overhowing with
books in every department of literature The
customers Of these two houses derive great ad-
vantagcs n their being able to make up their
of their business being carried on separately and
upon its own merits. We heartily say, patronize
the new house of A. L. Bancroft & Co.. they. de-
serve it.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

PEOPLES NoMINATIoNs.-The following
nominations for Township officers have been
made in No. 7. irrespective Of party. For
Justices Of the Peace, VIM. D. Lawrence,
and Frederick DUNCAN; Constables A. P.
Cole, and A. II. Haskell; Collector, w. b.
Lyon; Assessor, James Mccormack; Road
Commissioners, N. T. Smith, G.. O. Trask
and James Persley.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27


TANITORS OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
- Hotel keepers, Bankers, Merchants, Wharf
ingers, .Warehousemen, Captains of Ships and
steamboats,, Storekeepers, Housekeepers, and
others, should procure .Meyer's miraculous Ver-
min Destroyer it never fails!
WASHINGTON CTY, D. c., June 7th, 1859.
SIR:-Your son has applied your "Vermin De-
stroyer" in the Presidents House, and from the
report made to me by the Waterman and others
about the establishment, have every reason to
believe that the rats have left the premises.
Very respectfully, JOHN B. BLACK,
Commissioner of Public Buildings.
Prepared and sold by A. B. Il D. Sands, Drug.
gists, 100 Fulton Street, New York.
Sold also by H. johnson h Co., and Reddinv-
ton Co., San Francisco; Rice Il Coffin, Marys-
vile; r. II. Mcdonald Il Co., Sacramento; and
by Druggists generally
II. R. HAWKINS, Agent,
October 9th, 1860.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

HATS! HArs!-Lamott & Collins, the fash
ionable hatters Of Sacramento, have received
their Fall Styles and will attend to orders
of customers with pleasure. See their ad-
vertisemsnt Of to-day.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

~ E. B. Boust, Esq, is an Independent
candidate for Justice of the Peace in Town
ship No. 4. We understand the good peo.
pie Of No. intend humoring the ambition
Of the printer man by giving him a big ma
jority.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

DEMOCRATIC MEEr1NGs.-Tn another col
umn will be found appointments for Demo-
cratic meetings next week at Auburn, For.
est Hll, Iowa Hill, Dutch Flat, Michigan
Bluffs, Todd's Valley, Yankee Jim's, Monona
Flat, and Gait House. The speaking will
be by the ablest men in the Stale, who will
not fail TO keep alive the enthusiasm that
animstes the National Democracy of Placer
Men of all parties will gather instruction by
attending these meetings, and we advise them
to 90 and hear the d scussion of the prnci-
pies of the genuine Democracy.
DUTcH FLAT AND LITTLE York Road
The necessary subscriptions having been
made up, the first section of the wagon road
between Dutch Flat and Little York will be
commenced. This is desirable improve
ment for that section of the country.
BURNED TO DEArH.-The Dutch Flat En-
quirer learns that house was DESTROYED by
fire in Nevada, on last Saturday night: and
the occupant, Mrs. Smith burned to death.
Foul play is suspected, as she was known to
have quite sum of money.
G% A second trial of the steam fire en-.
gine of the Monumental Company, of San
Francisco, has been made, The working
gave full satisfaction to the Company.
The VIcTIMs.-It has been ascertained
that the two men murdered at Benson's
ranch, near the Mokelumne River on the
18th July last, were J. G. Russell, of Buck
eye, and David Selser, of Cow Creek, Shasta
County.
These men are supposed to have been
murdered by Simons and Crozer who have
been confined in our county Jail for being
parties to the Mountain Springs robbery.
Is HE A REPUBLIcAN?-A member of the
Republican party assures us that Mr.. j. G.
Ball, Douglas candidate for the Assembly.
and Douglaste of '5s, told him last year
that this season their party would be with
the Republicans. How is that, Mr.. Ball?
We will give you the name Of our informant,
if you desire it.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN AUBuRN.-The De-
mecracy of Auburn and surrounding country will
remember thut Col. Washington and Geo. Pen.
Johnston speak here on Monday night Come out
Democrats, and give them large meeting!
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

NoMlNArED.-G. L. Greeley, Esq, Of
Dotan's Bar, nominee on the Union ticket
for the Assembly, having declined to run,
the Central Committee have nominated Dr.
Henry Hubbard, of Auburn.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27
Mass Meeting at Forest Hill.

Gov. WELLER, COL E. J. c. KEwEN, and Hon.
THos. H. Holt, will address the Democracy of
the "Divide" at Forest Hill, on Monday evening,
October 29th.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27
Mass Meeting at Iowa Hill.

Gov. WELLER, ana other speakers will address
the Democracy of Township No. 7, at Iowa Hill,
on Tuesday evening, October 3Oth.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27
Democratic Sneaking

Col. B. F. WASHINGTON and GEO. Pen JOHN
sroN will address the Democracy at Auburn, on
Monday evening October goth; Dutch Flat, on
Tuesday evening" October 3Oth.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

~.W. N. Leet, r. A. Mcdonnell, and
J. A. Hatch will be supported in Township
No. 6, for Road Commissioners.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

VoTE FOR CoNvENTIoN.-At the last
session the Legislature again passed an
Act submitting to vote of the people the
question of calling Constitutional Conven-
ton. 1t is hardly necessary to say anything
in advocacy of the measure in Placer coun-
ty, as the voters have several times already,
by large majorities, voted favoraby. At the
coming election, the vote in favor will ex-
ceed that Of former years, as all parties will
indors it, We have the most expensive
Government in the Union, and mainly, we
think, from cumb Gus judiciary system
and this can only be remedied by Conven-
tion. 1t is useless TO attempt amendmen,
Of the Constitution by the Legislature; it
cannot be perfected.
Officers of election will bear in mind that
ticket having For Convention" upon it
is a vote in favor, and Against a Conveh.
tion," vote in opposition. 1t does not
require the ballot to read For Convention
Yes" to be vote in favor of the PROPOSE
ton. as was supposed by many officers Of
election last year.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27
RACES.
Over tho Pine Crove Course

Over tho Pine Grove Course.
There will be a race over this course on Satur-
day, the 10th day of November next, between
"Emigrant John" and ''Red Bird"-the emigrnnt
mare-for $500 q side; distance five hundred
yards. 2t'
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

HON. THOS. II. HOLT, will address the De-
mocracy at
Michigan Bluffs. Tuesday evening, October 3Oth
Todd's Valley, Wednesday 3lst
Yankee Jims, Thursday I" Nov. LIST
Monona Flat, Friday 2nd
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

FUsIoN.-We understand that the Doug
lastes and Republicans of this county are
both coquet,ing with the Union men, in or.
der to transfer their votes to their respec-
tive tickets. If this be true, it is a broad
denial of the assertions Of the two parties
Of their strength in the county. A domi.
nant party would not seek a fusion, and
hence we conclude there is a weakening
among the Dougs and Repubs. We are not
informed as to the terms to be given the
Union men, nor as to which party makes
the best offer, but we do not think the mass
of the Union men will submit to any
coalition.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

~ VIM. H. Denny is an Independent
candidate for collector Of Township No. 4
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

SAC. VALLEY RAILRoAp.-The "Winter
Arrangement" for running Railroad trains
on the Sacramento Valley Railroad will be
found advertised in another column. The
Company is now offering unusual facilities to
freighters and teamsters to freight by their
road, aud we would advise them to improve
the opportunity.
We are informed that the freights upon
the road have increased largely this fall.
HEAVY FREIeHrs.- On. Thursday, seventy
one teams, carrying 267 tons of freight,
passed throuuh town over the Auburn Ra
vine Turnpike. Also nineteen bugyies and
sixteen horsemen. This is the best davis
business since the construction Of the road.
OF the above, forty-fve large teams passed
up Notwithstanding train over mile in
length. It was truly an interesting sight
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27
POLITICAL SPEAKING.

JAMES ANDERSON, Candidate for District
Attorney. and D. S. BEACH, candidate for the
Assembly, will address the people at the
Rattlesnrke Saturday, 27th.
Gait House, Monday, 29th.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27
Oregon Correspondence.

ORIlAND, OCl. o, IcOU.
.Nessrs. Editors:--In fullflment of my promise
made you while in Auburn, embrace the oppor-
tunity afforded by heavy wet' to post you on
Oregon matters. You have heard this. no
doubt, of the election of the perambuaor Baker.
| believe both the Blacks and the Dougasite.
claim the honor! of the victory. Their enthusi-
asm is immense in q small way. Baker is highly
delighted, having, as he said in q recent speech
in this city, at last arrived at the summit Of his
ambition.
An anecdote is going the rounds, that when
young Baker heard the news of the old ones cleo
ton, he held a levee in neighborng saloon and
expressed himself as follows: ''Boys. never mind
expenses. Pa is elected and can afford it. Well,
| am glad of it, for Ma wants to 20 to the States
Ma is tired of this country"
| The election of Baker and Nesmith, much as it
is to be dcplored, will result advantageously to
the cause of breckenridge. The people have
learned bitter lesson Of misplaced confidence,
and the 'bone and sinew" are rallying around the
banner of democracy. Oregon is sure for Brock
enridge and Lane-the people see the wolf, his
disguise is now useless, the Douglas leaders are
the dcspsed of oil parties, their Occupation is
| gone, they have sold themselves and their con-
stituents and have received but mess of potta ge
| in return
| There is some excitement in regard TO the San
tiam and Rock Creek mines, parties are leaving
here daily for them, but do not consider that
either place will pan out' well; however sever
al of my friends are now out prospecting. and
when they return will send you their verdict.
1 leave tom morrow on a visit to Salem. when re-
turnl hope to give you budget of news politi-
cal, &c. PLACER.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27
MARRIED.

At the Indian Valley House, Placer county, on
Wednesday, the 24th inst, by the Rev. NJ R.
Peck, Mr.. CLARK p. HUBEELL. to Mrs. NARCIssA
TOWNSEND, all of Placer county
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

ScHooL CHILDREN.-Mr. Love, School
Marshal for the Auburn District, reports 1856
children in the District between the ages of
four and eighteen wears
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

INsURREcTIoN AT PANAMA-The steamer
Washington arrived at San Francisco on
Wednesday, after passage Of twenty two
days from Panama. She brings news that
an insurrection had been commenced by the
negroes at Panama, which the authorities
being unable to put down, they called in the
aid of the forces of the British and Amer
ican vessels of war, who soon quieted the
disturbance. The outbreak was not consider.
ed serious by any but the Granadian officials
There is said to have been 'some firing, but
more scampering."
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

VOTE TO PAY THE DEBT.-Several years
ago the people voted to pay certain
amount of the State debt, decided by the
Supreme Court to be unconstitutional The
amount did not cover the entire equitable
Indebtedness, as was subsequently ascertain
ed, by about s25o,oOo. To cover this de-
fcency, an Act was passed last winter sub
mi.ting to the people whether they will "pay"
or "repud;ate," The reputation and good
faith Of the State requires that this indebt
edness should be paid; and it is therefore the
duty Of voters to vote to "Pay the Debt"
Let the ballot be so cast.
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27
Deed to Mining Claims.

NNHIS INDENTURE made this 2srd day Of
Il July. ID. 1859, by Richard Knowles 4 Co..
party Of the first part, and All Hee Co.. party
Of the second part, witnesseth that the party Of
the first part, for and in consideration Of the sum
Of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars, ca>h in hand
paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged
and the further sum of one hundred and fifty
dollars to be paid six weeks after date, have
granted and sold and by these presents do grant,
bargain, sell and convey TO the party Of the
second part, certain mining claim; known IS
the Ferry Claim, situated at Volcano Bar, amcrl-
can river, in Placer and Ell Dorado counties,
State of California, commencing about one hun
drcd feet below the Big Rock at the Ferry Land
ing and runs up the river to where the bluit rock
projects into the river, being about five hundred
feet in length comprising the bed of the river
from bluff rock to bluff rock. to have and to hold
said claim to the party of the second part their
heirs and assigns forever, together with oil ap-
purtenances thereto belonging.
In witness whereof, the parties Of the nfs'
part have hereunto set their hands and SEALS tne
day and year first above written.
RICHARD KNOWLES, H." 81
JOHN DAVIS, Isl
OLIVER WELSH. lI"s'I
Witness, Robt. Kennedy,
W. II. Bullock
The parties of the first part also sell ana con.
vey to the parties Of the first part the alSn DOL
and bank on the Placer county side OF ihe fse,' ,
extending back from the river about slx! ,s.', ,"
and extending up and down the river the Sno,S S
length of Volcano Bar, being of the same n icns"
as the claim conveyed by the within bill Of s'", ,hs
to have and to hold said mining claim o;au, ~ m,
party of the second part, their heirs ana Assis"
forever, and all appnrtenance thereto oe,oIs's
Witness our hands and seals, thls zou u''
July, A. d. 1859. 81
JOHN DAVIS, l"".1
OLIVER WELSH, IL"
Witness, w. II. Bullock.
October 9th, 1860.
NOTICE. :.
THE undersigned announces himself rs :" ~ the
i dependent candidate for re-eIecnS% Towuship
@,'s No 2 " 'o''''' VI '"' ' A. S. GRANT
Auhurn Octohpr 26th lS6O.-Wt
The Placer herald., 1860-10-27

MURDERED MAN FoUND.--Thc body of q murder
cd Mexican was found in a deserted quartz shaft
on Jenny Lind Flat, Secret Ravine. on last Sat
urday. His hands and knees were tied, and a
large wound was on the top of his head
Coroner McBurncy held an inquest upon the
body and IRON the testiE ony elcited tIis certain
he was murdered by two Mexicans, in whose COM
pany he was last seen. Efforts are being made to
arrest them. The name of the murdered man
was Manuel Daniels.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-10
POLITICAL.

-Csyuga County has elected q Republican Super
visorr. The Administration party have not single
man in the Board. Well done Cayugai
The Hartford Democrats are going to build hall
on the Of Trumbull and Pearl ttreets in that
city, capable Of holding 1000 people. With strange
inconsistency, they propose TO call National Hail.
and at the same time devote it to the public meetings
OF the sham Democracy.
-Dunkirk has been redeemed from Democrats pre-
dominance. At the town election held on the 9th ins
the following officers were elected by from 70 to ia
majority: Opposition Supervisor, Town Clerk, fresi-
dent, ax Trustees Oyerseer Of Poor, Street Commn-
soDer, Treasurer, Collector three AstossorA TWO jus
tices two Constablss and six Inspectors The " un-
terrified Democracy" elected three Trastees and two
INSPECTORS in one district.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-10
Personal.

The widow the gallant and eccentric Col. David
Crochet died lately in johnson County, Texas Of APP
opexy, in her 18th year.
The last number Of The Stargiss Mich Rspnd1'
ca" comes to US containing the extraordinary iutelli
8enee that avery fortunate Mrs. l. b. Day, OF that
village, heretofore Lady in moderate circumstance,
has inherited as heir of the late Sic Francis Drake,
priDcely fortune of tortyeigh million Of dollars
Mrs. Day ia a widow.
1t Is stated that suite OF twenty noblemen and
distinguished gentlemen viii accompany tue Prince %
Wales On his WHIT to Canada ths Spring. IL Is ss'a
further that bis Royal Hiebness the Duke OF caa-
bird &C. the Duke Of Newcastle and Major ernses
VIZ he among the no.abilities on thai oeessico.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-10
The ship Dc witt Clinton Ashore.

SaUAS, N. j., Friday, March y, icoo
The ship DE Wit Clinton, from Liverpool is ashore
eight miles south of Squan Inlet with broadside on the
bar.
Stren O'clock, p m.-The foremast Of the De Witt
Clinton hes been cut away TO ease the snip. She ia
yrg along lie beach and in easier position than she
was in this morning. At sunset her hold was filled
with water to the depth Of y feet.
From Our Marine Reporter.
The stip seen ashore North Of Barnegat, by the
steamship Yori town. Capt Parrish, arrived on Thurs-
dsy, proves to be tn, packet ship De Witt CLIFTON,
Capt Funk, from Liverpool January g. for that port.
She is owred by H. L. Rich & Co.. is O79 tuns, rates
All, built by j A. westorvelt of this city 10 1913.
Capt Lienan of the steamtug Jacob Bell came up
to the city last night. He reports the De Witt Clinton,
ashore eight miles s. Of Squan, having blged. Her
forematt Is gone close to the deck When he left she
Dg very easy, and is his opinion that after dis
charging portion Of her cargo, she will be got OIL
Her passengers are all safe, and were put on board
the pIotboa Christian Bergh, No l6, which will prob
ably arrive at Quarantine tonight.
At an early hour this morning the Christian Bergh
bad arrived at Quarantine, and the passengers whom
she brought up comfortably quartered, to await
pafsase to The city at later hour. Nothing additional
bad been communicated from the chip. stiff breeze
was blowing toward the shore.
The following is a list of the ships cargo:
llal bars iron sstus Co ,2Ti DO Holden HawIsy Co
Bros $ SSi.. %d,s 4 IL NC FoSieri Is pkg, MaTst
RsIbrr Co do NJ GltSon; boxes Thes Rnssel case
d. Baler; Co. Reimer Mecke; crItes H. l.. Lansing
Co.; lcs. W. H. shepPard II dor Lioder Kingseyj2 do
J. Wild do, Julian Lewis Jusn 6cks r. Raiaoni 10
s. b. (hitienas Co. do Phelps Bliss Co do Bern
bemer Brcs do, Hall, W. h. Lee Co. do Martin G,in'
do Snilhacker GuttsrnaD; do 2 bales Sieg
eImsnn Bros. do Lshrop, Luddingon Co. do, Ulmsnn
Fegephsm Co q do, j. Sweetzer Co.; DO, A. Col
Inns II do selegmann Stehemer 50 do, A. T. Stewart
Co $40 bags sail. 10 doz mas Williams Guisn 33i boxes
tin Phelps Dodge Co.. go do Dickinson Whittemore
Co; chs CO., A. r. Ven Mes. Co.; cks.. Norton n
reit baes cs Lord Taylor do. yohn sykes IT, Co
II cTAts ~ ogsbury 1903 DO shhds Wilson Brsins 575
do wire 26 tin ~ copper sheahing
tuns coal frames felt 2625 boxes tin bales, % trusse
10 ca, ~ chs. fl0baTs iron, Order.