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The Placer herald., 1860-12-15
Declaration as Sole Trader.

II NOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS.
N that |, Catharne Fergeson, wife Of Epbmlm
X. Fergeson, of the county Of Placer and State OF
California. intend from and after this date. TO
carry on and transact in my own name, and on my
own account, in said county. the business OF
ranchng, raising horses cows, hogs, chickens ana
grain, and that will be individually responsive
in my own name for any debts contracted by me
in said business. and further declare that the
amount originally invested in said business IS le"
than five thousand dollars.
Coon Creek. Township No. 10, Placer Coun'y
California. CATHARINE FERGESON' lsEALl
December 18th, 1860.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

VERY SouSD.-Every county in the State
Of Texas gave Breckenridge & Lane a ma
jority. The Bell and Douglas men combn.
ed. and their ticket was known as the "Fu.
sion ticket" The dustin Gazette, of Nov.
l7th, says that the majority for Breckinrid. .e
in the State is about 10000. The Irregular
nominee" was not in the fight very far in
that section Of tho Union.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

Has CoME.-For three days this week the
rain has come down fright smart
very much to the liking of miners and
farmers. The continued dry weather caus-
ed the earth to be so hard that miners, even
when they had plenty of water for washing
could not excavate rapidly. With the
ground we'll saturated they will make their
labor much more profitable; and farmers
will find the ground much better for plough
ing.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

JAIL lMPRovEMENTs.-Att their late session
the Board of Supervisors contracted with Mr..
Jas. Mcclure, Of Sacramento, to line our
county Jail with iron 3.l6ths Of an inch
in thckness-the contract price $3.50.
The work is now progressing, and when
completed, Jail birds will find it no easy mat
ter 70 punch holes through the wall.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

E% A bill has been introduced in the
Vermont Legislature to repeal the law
which prohibits the operation of the Fugi-
tive Slave law in that State. Well see what
the multiplying Vermonters viii! do with it.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15
NOTICE

rs hereby given that will apply 10 ,s,s inc n's be
ter of the State Land Office on or 6elote W..
2oth of January next, for patent to the fo ioos ss
ing decrbed land, to-wit: Locatlon, No To,tb IT,
Seminary Land Placer county being se,tsr ,ne Sy' Of
Section thirty-fourD Township ,;am No. n''een een.
North Range East, Mt Diabo meridian, hseo Dur Uur.
tanning 500 acres. Said land having .S;s pt' State.
chased in accordance with the laws OF wTT 1I SON.
December 18th, 1860.-4w'
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

CARY HOUSE, PLAcERvILLE-Ths large
fire-proof brick Hotel, at the capital Of Fl
Dorado county, has been leased by Messrs
Cullen Il Sanders, who have opened business
with the encouragement Of having liberal
and profitable custom. Mr.. Sanders has
long been one Of the most respected citizens
Of Placer county-being engaged in the
mercantile business at Bath for a number of
years and we are confident that in his new
home and occupation he will become equally
popular. His partner, Mr.. Cullen, has been
connected with the Gary" for some time,
and is universally popular with the travellers
who have received his polite attention
Under the above management the Cary
House will sustain its reputation and grow
in public favor. Charles, travellers from
Placer will not fail to call.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

Ew Two hombres in S'ansIaus county,
wanted to fight a duel, and rode all over the
county to find a favorable meeting place.
At last accounts they had not found good
shooting ground. Guess they're not anx-
ious!
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

STEAMBOAT OpPosITIoN.-The John T..
Wright is now running on the Sacramento
in opposition to the navigation Company.
Her days from Sacramento to San Francis.
co are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Last Tuesday the prices were 81 in the cabin,
and fifty cents in the steerage
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

ASSESSMENT OF PLACER CouN1Y.-The
property valuation of Placer county, as ap
pears by the Assessment Roll of 1860, is
:3,0S0,0s upon which, at tax of $500
on the 100 valuation, the revenue is SOL,
60l,6 The assessment in 1859 was 81
6s5,34s, and the tax s2,25 on the 500 val.
uation. The revenue from the same s67,-
10 SO.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

TRUcKEE TURNPIKE.-The San Juan Press
says loaded teams are constantly passing
over the above road. which is in excellent
order; and the snow is not more than six
inches deep upon it at any point between
San Juan and Virginia City.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

R ln Los Angeles county there are
3,34s school children. The number attend.
ing schools the past year has been 400: and
the average daily attendance but l4O. The
amount expended for the schools during the
same time was 81, ,663 26.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

VIM Duck ESQ The term of this gen
,leman as County Supervisor having expired
we take the liberty of paying our respects
to him. Mr.. Duck has served four years in
that trying and unpleasant position. He
was elected at time when the county was
heavily in debt, and throughout his official
career he laborcd earnestly and successfully
to place the finances in healthy condition,
and in dropping the mantle Of Office. which
he did against the wishes of taxpayers. he
has the proud satisfaction of knowing that he
has been prominently instrumental in re
ducing the heavy debt. The tax payers of
Placer were fortunate in his election and we
are glad to know they fully appreciate his
excellent service.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, |

COUNTY OF PLACER. .n
On this 18th day Of December a. D. isov' % ". u,
fore me. the undersigned Justice OF she renVe V IN
Township No. 10, in said county, person'lE =
peared Catharne Fergeson, wife OF hpnra'm ~ h ho
Fergcson who is personally known 70 ,od ,,e ~ the
foregoing declaration as the maker thereof VINO W..
tary act and deed for the purposes therein 1en'
tionod TITUS EWING, J. T,
Township No. 10, Placer county, 0"'
December 18th, lS60.-3w'
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

STATE PR1soN.-The number Of convicts
at present confined in the State Prison, is
$50. No escapes have taken place since
the prison came under the control Of the
State authorities.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

ELEvAr1Nc.-Zentmyer & Barney, finding
their Livery Stable below the street grade,
have put screws under it and raisel it sew
eral feet. They intend enlargng their es.
tablishment, and building fine carriage
house. When they have. finished their i'm.
provements they will have one of the best
stables in the mountains.
. Reed & French are doing :he carpenter
work, and of course, it will be we'll done.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

SHOOTING MArcH.-The boys are laying
themselves out for sport during the holidays,
and among other entertainments there will
be shooting match at the Junction House,
on Monday, the oath OF December, when
turkeys and chickens in quantity will be the
prizes con,epded for.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

~ The official vote of Kentucky is,
for Bell. 64,ole; Breckinridge, 52,sae;
Douglas, 25i64t; Lincoln, 1886.
In Delaware Breckenridge 1889; Bell,
1864; Lincoln, 1915; Douglas, 1923.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

The HoLiDAYs ARE CoMlNG.-With the
approach of the holidays our merchants are
begining to display their tempting wares;
causing the little people to indulge in de.
lishtful anticipation of numerous gifts from
kind friends. We hope they may not be
disappointed
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

D9- 1he San Francisco special correspon-
dent of the Union says the press Of the
Bay city is afflicted with redundancy of
brains. With more bottom and less brains
newspapers there would flourish better, eh!
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

SUspENDED.-The San Francisco Gazette
(Repub) has been observation-disclosures, at
tached by Sheriff. While in existence, the
Gazette exhibited great enterprise in its news
columns.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15
Umclal Vote of Col;e.s

below is given the official vote of a.
Messrs Griffith. Tuttle, Dudley ,,s, 'ne State.
ing received the highest vote on tha, -'nder hav.
'lcke's their vote in the different couute. p.e,'ve
as the strength Of the Presidepto, is taken
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

AN ARMY OF SUPPLICANTs.-We can
scarcely take up paper without noticing
some new name for the Clerkships and Ser
geants at Arms of the two houses of the
Legislature. If all that have been named
become candidates, they will almost equal
the Senators and Assemblymen in number.
There being so many anxious expectants
may cause smile, but in truth it is more
cause for regret, to think and know there
are so many young men in California who
are depending upon the uncertain political
pickings Of the hour to maintain llveli-
hood. 1t is showing not at all creditable
to the State, and speaks poorly for that
general industry and mertor;ous enterprise
so frequently claimed for Caifornians.
As partizans we may rather congratulate
ourselves that but few Of our Democratic
household are among the clamorous crowd,
but as Caifornans we deplore it for the rep
utation Of the State.
This rush for place we think demonstrates
quite clearly tina, Douglasism has gathered
to itself the great mass Of that non working,
office seeking, time serving element, that
not only the Democratic but other political
organizations have been for long time
afflicted with We wish the popular sover-
eigns JOY over their recruits.
THE Ours. The county officers elect have
taken their places, and some Of the old off
cials have retired to private life. Let us
enumerate theme. w. Applegate, Treasu-
rer; Geo. L. Anderson, Recorder; Thomas B.
Harper, Assessor; VIM. Duck, County Super
visor; NJ. P. H. Love, Pub. Administrator,
and James McBurney, Coroner. Mark Kim
ball, Collector, though not quite out of office,
is only settling the tax list Of the present
year. Where all have so we'll and faithfully
performed the duties of their respective posi-
tions, distinctions would almos, seem nvidi
Gus, but we may be allowed to speak ofthose
who have had the management, collection and
disbursement OF the county revenue, and
say of those gentlemen that they deserve
and receive the full and free appreciation of
the citizens and taxpayers Of the county,
They have ef: good record behind them,
of honesty, ability, and attentiveness to their
several stations. In their retirement they
will carly with them The respect and good
will of constituency they have served so
we'll.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

PUB. DoCs.-We are indebted TO Hon.
VIM. M. Gwn, for the bound volumes oi
Congressional Globe of the session OF
$500.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

EE Miss Maria Kennedy of Sacramento
has sued Amos A. Sanders, a teacher of
dancing, for $4,000, for seduction. Such
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

SENATOR LArHAM.-This gentleman made
the trip across the plains with his family in
safety. At last accounts he was in New
Orleans. On the 5h Of November, the
day preceding the presidential election, he
was in San Antonio, Texas, when he address
ed the Breckenridge and Lane Club with
great power and eloquence.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

New GooDs AT PARKINSON s.-Parkinson
is receiving large stock of fashionable Win,
ter Goods, and holiday presents in abundance.
He offers great bargains.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

The Board of Supervisors of Sacramento
county have refused TO pay claim of the
Slate Agricultural Society, for $4,000 for
work done on the Pavilion. The Board did
weI-ihe u'ty has no right to payvans.
San Juon Press
ufIl nun IL nj
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

PLACERvILLE ASSESSMENT The real es.
tate of Placerville is assessed at 1881 sos;
the personal property at $326967; total,
$7OS,492; an increase Of 2O6,472 over the
assessment of last year. There are 4Ol tax
payers in TIE city, so that if the property
WAS equally divided each would be worth
$l.74l 80.
From this it will be seen that the Washoe
trade has done much within year in adding
to the material prosperity of PlacerviIe. And
the place, at the present. is progressing with
rapid strides. The editor Of the San Fran
cisco Spirit Of the Times, lately on a visit
there, in speaking of the place says:
Eighteen months ago when in Placervile,
there was one building in process of erection,
during my late visi there were twenlysix
stone and brick buildings in process of cree
ton and contracted for" This shows that
we'll directed efforts in encouraging public
improvements will rebound to the advantage
of any town. The people Of Placervlle,
and of E! Dorado, have, by the liberal ex-
penditure of money, made their difficult
mountain route the main thoroughfare to
western Utah. and are now reaping their
harvest. Their success is we'll merited
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15
Totals -. 3s,O23 3S.734 33975 oooo

RIGHTS OF a CrrIzEN.-The British n,
onist (Victoria) Of December lsi, has ,Ln
following on this subject, which has occunaI
the attention of other communities n ~
large extent:
At the Court of Asszes, on November
30lh, G. B. Young appeared for refusing to
serve on jury. 1t appears that Young had
been deprived Of his vote, it being alleged
that he was not British subject. To e,, ,
his citizenship Young then declined to do
jury duty. In administering on the case
Judge Cameron made the following state.
ment: "lf you were born in England you
are clearly British subject; and if any
British subject has taken an oath to a for.
eign Government, he can claim his right by
swearing back"
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

~ The expenditure for the support of
the Common Schools of the city Of Sacra-
mento for 1860 has been $3a,o6S 4s-in
1850 $2s.ls4 SO.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

EE The Uncle Sam left San Francisco
this week with $l,466,9l5 in treasure, and
l75 passengers. Caifornians do not leave
for the States in great numbers in the win
ter months.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

UuNeARIlN ON1oNs.-J. R. Gwynn has
these prolific onions, and persons wishing tc
plant can be supplied.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

The IRREpREssIBLE DEMANp.-Democrats
have been rallied great deal about their
declaration that "to the vctors belong the
spois," but the Republicans are in no way
slow at this time to put in practice the same
sentiment as every account from the east
assures us hat Springfield, the home Of Uncle
Abe, has become political Mecca, TO those
of the Republican faith, and also that bushels
of letters are being received by him. The
patriots who will clamor for place will be
more numerous than "an army with banners"
and they will soon convince the ral.spliter
that being President is mighty hard road
to travel.
As the tendencies Of large numbers OF
Caifornians are toward offire, great many
Republicans will be vigilantly pursued by
fat places and some of them corralled. AL
ready Messrs. Washburn, Sullivan, Nunes,
Churchman, Rabe, and others have gone
eastward, to look to their individual interests
in getting the ear of the powers TO be.
Several lists have been published of those
who will probably be the recipients Of the
best offices in California, confined almost ex.
cusively to San Francisco men. We do not
see that anything is set down for Placer
Republicans, but will bet new j.cknife that
they will bag some game worth talking
about, and they will not travel far for it
either.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

re- Goodknd 4 Co., have fine stock
of holiday goods, candies, fruits cigars, ETC.,
and sell them al tho lowest rates.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

@ John K. Gwynn, at his Variety Store
has Just received new stock Of goods, and
has plenty Of notions suitable to the HoIi-
days.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15
Shade Trees.

The Sac Bee in enumerating the different
variety of trees used in California for shade
and ornamental trees, gives preference to
the sycamore and locust. The Bee says:
"rhe sycamore, which is degenous, grows
well and readily has a delightful foliage. is
not liable to he broken by winds, is clean
and always handsome, is long lived and be
comes majestic 1t is among our mos. de
si'able shade trees.
The elm is classed among the noblest Of
American shade trees. As the oak is the
king of the wood, and the pine the monarch
Of the forest, so the elm is the chief of cul-
tivated shade trees. The ease with which it
may he transplanted, its great hardhood, its
adoption to almost any soil. its enchanting
foliage, its reanness, its exemption from all
the ills enumerated as pertaining to other
sha!e trees in whole and in part, the tough
ness Of its wood, which never breaks before
although it gracefully bows to, the st rm.
its great longevity, the altitude and gir,h it
California, !oublv and ,rebly outslripping
its Growth in the New England States. com
bined, render it the most desirable Of all the
ShaCe trees now cultivated IN California"
As the season for setting out trees is ap
preaching, and as there is growing dispo
si;on TO cultivate shade trees. it will be well
to select only those, that in all respects,
have proven the most thrifty and have a
pleasing foliage. The sycamore, elm, and
locust, are all desirable trees, but the cotton,
wood and alanthus should be ignored. The
cottonwood, though of quick growth in a
few years becomes an intolerable nuisance
That is the experience in Sacramento, where
they have been cultivated more extensively
than any place in the State; and they are
now being rapidly removed to give place to
handsomer and cleaner trees.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15
Congressi onal.

HOUSE Great good hulnor PREVAILS
Was called to order by the Speaker taking
the Chair At noon. Prayer by the Rev. Mr..
to the roll A message from the Senate re-
ceived, and joint committee appointed to
wait upon the President
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

SECESSION IN TExAs.-The secession
movement in Texas appears to be as strong
as in other Souther States. The Austin
Gazette says "In many counties military
COM anies have been already formed, and
large sums subscribed for the purchase Of
arms and ammunition" From the same pa
per we learn, that military companies are
being rapidly organized in the northern
counties of the State, and that the Lone
Star flag has been uniurled in every town.
Nearly the entire press Of Texas is outspo-
ken for secession, and the people Of the
State seem to be generally preparing for the
event.
The Placer herald., 1860-12-15

A wful pun, that!
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-21

A GANG OF TmEvEs. Officer John II.
Rosley, assisted by City Marshal James F. Ba-
ker, has been engaged for the past three weeks
IN ferreting out a nest Of thieves who have har.
bored around this city for some time past, and
whose depredations haze beca constan; and an
noying
There Is now in the Lookup, convicted and
sentenced to Jail til! Feb IS. Orrin Lewis, ares.
ted upon three charges, on whom was found dry
goods clothing, &c, belonging to one and ano-
ther Of our merchants
Ozro FELTON,, awaiting sentence, on two char
ges for stealing shawl, hardware, a wrench,
an axe, and other articles.
warren Scott, who stole lot OF hats, caps,
coats. &c, was made witness for the prosecu.
ton, and is out
Edwin Hamilton, who stole boat from Butler
"oodnOuse, Is only nineteen years old, is out
On oaiL He offered to become a witness for the
prosecution, but lied so badly, that he was of no
'onn .. Daniels is in the lookup, not having
nad MS trial. for disregarding the old Injunction
nonor among thieves" lie went 10 Lewis
"0ose' after his arrest and stole double shot
gun worth some $50, in broad day light, and is
"sAea up On charge of compound larceny. He
"a gum smith BY trade, and has lived here some
years.
Ar kowley deserves the thanks of everybody
hsns'ng, Tor his zeal and adroi,ness, in bring.
ms 'A's pes'iferous gang to justice. Probably
there ere more Of them.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-21
10 Bread is likely to be plenty this

20 Bread is likely to be plenty this
year. But its quality much depends upon the
way i, is made. Those who prefer bread per-
fec,y light and sweet, must recollect that De
Land & Co.'s Chemical Saleratus is indispensable
in it's manufacture. 1t can be procured from
any good grocer or storekeeper. 1t costs you 10
more than an inferior article, and makes infinite.
ly better bread, cake, pastry, &c, than the CON-
mon Saleratus. Sold at wholesale by the princ.
pal grocers and by the manufacturers, d. B. De
Land & Co., Fairport, Monroe Co., n. Y.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-21

A SAD AFFAIR.-We regret to learn that
rather sad affair took place on the Greeand PLANK
Road fes days since, the facts of which are re
lated to US on reliable authority are as follows
young gentleman from the mines on returning
home from this place, overlook young lady o
his acquaintance and politely invited her to tax
a seat with him in the buggy, which kind offs
she accepted. When near her residence ST.
alighted, when her escort enquired if she " coud
not pay toll for the privilege Of riding with hin
which she not exactly understanding, beggedto
be excused unless he would explaiA, whereuEon
the gent deliberately proceeded to allight, aso.
and before she was aware Of his unwarraned
purpose, planted smacking kiss on her chick.
the Offense is of course considered a gave
one up here, although " down east" it mal no.
be so deemed, and should warrant issue fr Lis
arrest, he will doubtlessly be found "guly Of
salute and iiattery, with intent to kiss. '-LGk.
Superior Miner.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-21
FIREMEN's ELECTION the annu

FIREMEN's ELECTION the annual
election Of Torrent Engine Co. No. l, held Nov.
Goth, the following persons were chosen:
Foreman-J. w. Edmonds.
Lat Assistast-H. w. PaddelfoId.
I'd 9. E. f. Smith
Engiaesr-N. c. Chapman.
Sseretary-A. G. Winter.
TIeaUrer-N. Whitney.
Stescard-C. W. Van Etten.
At meeting Of Rescue Hook and Ladder Co.,
held at the City Council Rooms, on Friday, Nov
10th, the following members were elected as Of
6cers for the ensuing year:
A. Cottrell, Foreman.
]. J. Whitman, lat Assis.ent Foreman.
G. II. Harrison, I'd g
;. g. Russell, Secretary.
G. W. Chandler, Treasurer.
Thos. Davidson, Ste~ard
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-21
To COnsuilaptWes.

The advertiser having been restored health in few
weeks by very simple eHedy after having suffered ev
erAl years with severe lung Affection and that dread
disease. Ccasumpsion-s anxious make known to hi'
fe Ou sufferers the means Of cure
To all Who desire it, he viii send copy Of the prescrp
ton used ee Of charged with the directions for prerar
ing and using tie same which they will find SURE Cr'
for CoSsrMPnoS ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS &c, The only obec
Of the advertiser in sending the Prescription to b.
the afflicted AMI spread inf w ieh be coicsve
To De invaluable, snl he hopes livery suIe all try hi
remedy, az il will cost them nothing and may prove
Blessing
Parties Wishing the prescription viii please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
1y2S4 Williams burgh, Kings County, y. Y.