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The Placer herald., 1860-02-11
Rich Quartz at Ophir.

The rich quartz found at Ophr few days
since in the Doig lead, was not in the thin
strata which has yielded so well heretofore,
but from the main lead, which is from twelve
TO eighteen inches in thickness 1t seems
work had formerly been done upon this lead
but suspended for time, and dupon resuming
labor Mr.. Doig, who owned one-half, pur
chased the remaining interest for 500. In
three days after re commencing work, rich
spot was struck, and of two hundred pounds
of 10. ls4 ozs. of gold was taken, Of the
value of SIG so per ounce, or $3,036 in the
aggregate There is promise of other strikes
as The quartz looks well.
The frequent instances of the yielding Of
rich quartz at Ophir and vicinity should call
the attention of quartz operators TO that Dis
trct. 1t is ribbed with quartz veins; and
from the fact that several mills have been in
successful operation from one to three years,
there is every reason to believe it will yet
become one of the most noted localities for
quartz mining in the State.
WATER AT Durcu FLAT.-The miners at
Dutch Flat are now favored with plentiful
supply Of water. The Placer County Canal
has been finished, also the Ditch of Messrs
Watson Il Bartlett which enables the miners
to procure boun;iful supply Of the necessa
nv element. Owing to this fact mining is
being carried on extensively.
TELEGRApHIc.-Our old friend f. J. Brick
ell, of Dutch Flat, Informed us that he is
building a Telegraphic Office. The line is
to be extended from Iowa Hill to the former
place. ro aa
PLACER LODGE, No. SO, Iowa HlLL-Tht
members Of this Lodge have recently bull
themselves beautiful building, at a cost o
$4,000. The room in which they meet, il
decorated in handsome style. The Ode
Fellows of Iowa Hill deserve credit for thei
liberalty and enterprise.
EN- The Cincinnati Gazette, leading
Republican paper of the West, says WIN. II
Seward is not the man for the Republican
party as President, but suggests Judge Nc
Lean, Of Ohio, as more conservative, and les
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

Hw- We are indebted TO State Treasurer
Findley for pamphlet copy Of his Annual
Report on the State finances.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

HALLS IMPROVED BURNER.-We are in
deb,ed to Mr.. Hacket, Of Dutch Flat, for
one of these burners; they are attached to
the "coal oil lamp" and produce beautiful
light. lie has them on sale at DR.. Strong's
drug store,
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

f.s TOTAL .......... '''.'' '''''''' >
: On motion of Benj. F. Myres, it was res lived
that the Committee recommend the following
test for the qualification Of voters at the Primary
Elections: That none shall participate in the
Primary Elections except those who voted for
majority of the regular Democratic State ana
County Ticket, of which Milton 5. Latham was
at the hend, at the last General Election
There being no further business, on mo'loh
the Committee adjourned,
WIN. MCCLURE, Chairman.
CHAs. II. MITCHELL. Secretary.
Auburn Feb. End, 1860.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

MINERAL Ban RoAD.-lhs road is soon
to be improved on the IIinoistown side of
the river. Mr.. Rice informs us the grade will
be only ten inches to the rod. Teamsters
aud travellers will be pleased to lear of this
Improvement.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

ADDRESS TO THE DAsHAwAys.- Rev. Mr..
Peek will address the Dashaway Society OF
Auburn, on Sunday, Feb. 18th at o'clock
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

CAPITOL BUILDING.-Tbe Board of Super
visors of San Francisco, have passed an
order pe;itioning the Legislature to pass a
law permitting that city to issue bonds to the
amount of $4,000, for the erection of a
State Capitol. San Francisco is the anxious
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

REpEMpr1oS FUNp.--The amount OF money
in the Redemption Fund at the February
Term of the Board of Supervisors was &c.
465 4G, which was all taken by scrip offered
at 90 cents en- the dollar, The County
made saving Of over 5000.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

EE- The Placer Courier says that mum
Der of hydraulic claims are Icing opened be-
tween Forest Hill and Todd's Valley. They
prospect well.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

PAC1FIc RAILROAD CoNvENTIoN.-The
above Convention has been in session this
week, at Sacramento. SO far, we do not
see that the proceedings are of any practical
ntility. The Convention reminds us more of
debating Society than anything else,
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

EEThe Placer Courier says the sluices O
David Lewis & Co., at Pine Flat, Volcano
Canon, were robbed on Friday night last.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

LEGISLATIVE KFAvoRs.-Senaior Anderson,
and Messrs. Beach, Lowell, and Makns OF
the House of Assembly, and Master Charles
Newell, page in the Senate, will please ac-
cept our thanks for numerous Legislative
documents. t.t. 4..
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

DAsHAwAY CLUB.-A Dashaway Club has
been formed at Smithville, Secret Ravine,
and the following gentlemen chosen officers:
Edward Cook, President; John Weaver, 1st
Vice Pres; Thos. Cofley, End Vice Pres;
J. w. Beden, Rec. Sec'y.; Ii. F. Benedict F.
Sec'y; L. G. Smith, Treas; and John Grow,
Sergeant at Arms.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

FATAL MINING ACCIDENTAL man named
Roper, formerly Of Georgetown, El Dorado
county, was Killed at Wisconsin Hill, in this
county, yesterday, 10th inst, by the cavng
of mining claim in which he was atf.work.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

FIRE At DuTcH FLAr.-A fire broke out
at Dutch Flat on Wednesday night last, but
owing to the superior water works in the
town, the fire was soon extinguished, and no
dana done.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

PoRr WARDENs.-Austin and Benson, ap-
pointed Port Wardens Of San Francisco, by
Gov. Latham, have resigned, and Robert
Haley and Amos Noyes have been appoint
ed by Gov Downey, in their stead. The
nominations have been confirmed by the
Senate.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

San Francisco was visited by a heavy
shower of rain on Tuesday. A liberal guam
tity of the same article is anxously hoped
for in the mining districts; and the present
appearance of the skies are favorable for a
drop or two. urIl.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11
LOCKER ON.

BILIARps.-Mr Seereiter, of Detroit,
Michigan, having challenged the world to
play match at billiards, for $4,000 a side,
has been taken up by Mr.. Daniel Lynch, of
San Francisco The match will take place
in the latter city, aud to consist Of 5000
points to le made with four balls on a carom
table. The contest will come off in the
Spring.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

TELEGRApHIc.-Our old friend F. j. Brick
ell, of Dutch Flat informed us that he is
building a Telegraphc Office. The line is
to be extended from Iowa Hill to the former
place.
The Placer herald., 1860-02-11

in. and Geo. L. Anderson, Clerk.
Bills to the amount of $497 SO were allowed to
various persons
In the matter of the application of the citizens
near Stewards Ranch, the following order is
hereby made, to-wit: "Ordered that the road COM
mencing at the Lincoln Road, it being the north
east corner of section twenty six (26) il being the
northeast corner Of Fuller's Ranch, thence due
south to the section line dividing sections rs and
26, and 35 and &c. and thence south on said sec
tiOn line, until it intersects the Pleasant Grove
Ravine, or road, the same is hereby declared a
public highway.
In the matter of dividing the Road District
known as Road District No. II, the following or
der is hereby made: "Ordered, that Road Dis
trct No. II. is hereby divided as follows to-wit
Commencing at the Union House on the old Sac
ramento road, thence running in a southerly di-
rection via Hovey's, Callenders, and Gordon's
Ranches, to the county line. The District on the
east of the line shall be known as District No.
20. And it is further order ed, that Daniel Siels
be appointed Overseer of said Road District No.
20, and that his bonds be fixed at $500.
1t is hereby ordered that D. Gaylord be ap
pointed Road Overseer of District No. II, and
his bonds fixed at $500.
Ordered, that G. Gray be appointed Consta
bic of Township No. 10, to fill the unexpired term
of the Constable elected, he having failed to
qualify
Ordered, that VIM. H. Bell be appointed Con-
st'tple vi IoWHsuip NO. q, W MI tne uneXpred
term of the Constable elected-he having failed
to qualify.
FRIDAY, Feb 10th.
Full Board.
II. OFT, allowed $40 as School Marshal of Dis
trict No. 20.
j. S. Barrett's bill for wood, $3.50, allowed.
Ordered, that VIM. II. Patton, draw from the
Country Treasurer the sum OF four hundred and
twenty-five dollars, to be applied in the repairing
of the new road, or the opening of the same at
Iowa Hill, OF to be applied in the purchasing of
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27
SIcoNp Day.

Tho committee on credentials, In the con.
tested caso in Maino. give one delegate from
each side n seat. Robinson aud Owen are
admitted.
The Committee on Organization made a
report. recommending Hon. Caleb Cushing
Of Mhssachu.eit. for President Of the Con-
,cntion, with one Vice Pre.idsn, and Secre.
,ary from each State.
Mr.. Cushing, on taking the chair made a
short speech, which was received with grea.
applause.
A rule was accepted allowing each dele
gate to vote q, he chose. withour regard 10
bis delegation. Mr.. Richardson in defend
ing thi. rule. mounted q char. and with
sleeve. rolled up denounced an old whig who
opposed II. The scene was one Of indescrib-
aba confusion.
The resolution offered yesterday. for tho
appointment, OF COMMITTEES on Resolutions
and Platform, wa. called up, and an amend.
msnt offered that no balloting be allowed
for President or piee President until the
committee have reported.
The vote was Err, taken on the resolution
for the appointment: Of the Committee which
was adopted. Tho Committee was then ap.
pointed.
The motion wa, renewed on the proPO'-
ton that no ballo,ins take place until the
report Of tho COMMITTEES on the Platform be
adopted, and l, passed by reclamation.
Judge Meek presented the Alabama Plat.
form, and !, was referred to the Committee
on the Platform.
The Committee on Credentials announced
tina, they would not b able to rcpOr. before
tomorrow morning
The Convsn,ion then adjourned tll 10
o'clock tomorrow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27

Harms wEEKLr. PoLIric,L As WILL
As PIc-oRiAL. The New York Tribune say,
Of thu, purnal
skillfully prepared Cor eject on tho
minds OF the uninlormed, and exempted
from ordinary scrutiny by journals Of al.
verse politics, the Weekly INDUCES in a
reckle.sncss Of assertion, profussnos. Of
llbsllous imputatiou, with regard to the
Republican party, It's principles, 1t. meas
ures, and it, men. ,ueh rs are rarely found
in the columns Of the most inscriptions
aud chsracterles. Of the undi.suised organs
Of the Slave Democracy. Nowhere else
will you End resistance 10 IA, assrcssIon'
Of the Slave Power more unsparingly sig.
ma,iISd as anatieAl or trea.onable-no.
whore el,s will you End the policy Of pro-
tectlng our own Mining, Manufacturing,
and Mechanical Industry, by the imposition
Of moderate specific duties on the products
Of foreign rivals. more sweepingly stigma
tiIed as cross between HnaTery and stu.
pidi,y-,bAn in the leading articles Of llar'
per's Weekly. Thus it has been from the
beginning; thu. IL will doubtless DO to the
end. bu, specially through the great Prs'i-
Dental struggle on which we are now 81.
tering.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27

ScEyE ~ rue IlorsE-PmHHg EIira0r-
binary. While the Pryor.Potier controSSr.
~ wa, going on in Washington, a vote Of
the House was called upon some minor mat.
tiers. When Mr.. po,ters name va. called,
an old Duteh member from Pennsylvania,
who never takes up time unless he has
something to cay to the point, rose in bis
place and excused Mr.. Potter thus:
" Mishter Spheaker, I will shus, say ssh
how Mish,er Potter hash Pryor engage
ment." Both sides Of the House and tho
galleries united in an uprcriou' explosion
Of mir,h at the Hon. members sally OF wit
and 1t wa. only checked to be redoubled'
when, after the name Of Mr.. Pryor was call
led, the same old Hans arose aud said :
"vsl. Mi.hter Speaker, Mish,er Pryor has
gone to pc ash clay in the hands Of to Pot
ter" For some moments the scene in the
House wa. indescribabe. and for once, i've
pound bowie knives and sho,ied rides were
at discount. Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27

a Vlrw AT CHARLESTON uPoS TnE OPENING
or THE CONVENTION. "Independent." the
in,elliccn. correspondent Of the Philadel-
phla United States Gazette, writes as fol-
lows:
II Judge Douglas can break the South
ern line at any effective point, he will be
Observation-Disclosures not. do not mean
Missouri or Maryland, but the South prop.
err. Whenever that strength is tangibly
shown, New York will throw her IS votes
for him. but not moment before. Moth.
ing will be taken on trust. The Southern
support mus, be visible, and willing to take
tho responsibility Of M open and cordial
demonstration, or !, will DO Ineffective.
The result turns entirely upon this point.
New York will no, so to him in any other
event, for very obvious policy. II the nom
ina,ion could be made with her aid, cxclu.
sively; Of Southern cooperation, a bolt
would be inevitable, and tha. would be
equal 10 defea, IN November.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27

A suit has bsen brought in Chicago to re.
cover the board OF eighteen men for eleven
days. who wers coloniled in one Of the ward,
by the Democratic Committee. The board
va, to be dfty cents day. /, was in svi.
deuce. tina, the Democrats had 100 men %
distributed in three Of the wards.
Geo. w. Curtis. the author. il one Of the
New York delegates to Chicago.
Tho Prcsidcn, announces tina, he will vc-
to any bill, paying the investigating CON.
mi,less. lIs must be conscious II the mos.
outrageous yillainy to mako such attempts
to slide inquiry.
The Traveller !. informed tha, Mr.. Sum.
nsr'. comparison Of Mr.. Mason to the elias.
steal internal judge is said by some TO DO
unfair. II was rather hard upon the elias.
.ical judge, we admit. and we hope Mr..
Sumner will hereafter regard the feeling. Of
tia. judges whining friends. They arc
thinking Of Satan. but the Senator wa,
thinking Of Rhad4naHihus.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27
Imnortant Disclosure.
ArrosSKy GrSKsAL Black. IN WANT OF
SHIRT.

ATTORNEY GrSKsiL BLACK. N WANT or A
SHIRT.
Robert J. Walker, OF Kansas memory,
has Away. vehemcn,ly asserted that in sus.
tanning the reference Of the Lecomp,on Con.
s,i,u,ion to the people, he only acted in ac-
cordanoe with the expressed approval and
Recommendation Of tho President. Before
tho Covode Committee. Mr.. Walker has
made out his case and produced the letter.
~ a meeting OF the Committee, before
the letter was produced, the following iesti.
mony wa, elected, from one Of Walkers
friends. Mr.. Ellis d. Sehuabe!. Ia explain.
itself. and shows tina nervousness and
threat. Of Mr.. Buehanan's law officer:
Que.tiOn-llaye yon recently eouversed
with any member Of thi. Administration on
the .ubjee, OF thi. letter. lrso, are you at
liberty to speak Of il.
Ansvcr-I have recently had such con.
versa,iou. There - no secret about IL, no
confidential restraint upon either Of the par
uc.. have described the sccns to mAny
person. sincs Friday last. presume this
committee, like many Others, has heard Of
Il. | had an accidental discussion with
At,ornsy.Gencral Black upon ,hs truth Of
the existence OF such document a. the one
referred to In this testimony. ho denying
and | Affirming. lie declared that no such
document existed. aud never did exist. I
told him | had seen IL. lie affirmed that |
vas mistaken tina, IL such letter existed
no good citizen would Withhold il. linquir.
81 u him whether he iayi,ed it, production
in the name OF the President. Hs replied
" Yes" tha. be challenged It's production.
tina, IL Gov. walker lad any such paper
hi. duty to hi. country. as we'll as to him.
sclf, required him to produce It. That in
pJin, OF fac, however. no said the story was
no, founded in truth, or word, TO that 81.
feet. Many severe remark. passed between
u. lie was in state Of great excite msnt.
when | REFER second time to my hau.
ing seen IL, be again in high rage, deelar.
ell that was IN gross error, that III.
President never wrote such document,
and II Governor Walker or any other rsr.
con, pretended 10 have such document. u,
was mere pretencc to cover up pePetra'
ted or intended treason 90 the democratic
party, or a mere rretsIt for deserving TO
the Black Republican ranks. lie further
add, thA, It any ono attacked the Admin.
i,,rAiion on shi. ground, 10 u.o hb exact
words, q" IL u,A yui a ,ihfvpoa him from
u6isA h. uiR nsrcr e,caps."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27

On the 18th inst. the wife Of VIM. W.
Hobbs, Esq., Of this town. was severely
burned by oil Of ,iirol. She bad made a
preparation. for colorins purposes, consist.
ing Of oil Of viiriol, indigo and coppsras.
and pu, 1, N the bottle IN which she placed
the cork. On going to the bottle shOr,
time alter, and slightly starting the cork.
the mixture exploded, scattering the content.
Of the bottle over her face and person. ILL
ins her eyes to blindness, and scattering i,
all over the room. Medical aid was obtain.
ed with as little delay as possible. and relief
from pain partially obtained. Her face,
eye, and neck were found to be badly burn.
cd, bu, 1, is hoped no. deeply.
Norway Adv.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27

The Lowell correspondent of the Boston
Journal says The Lowell Journal and
Courier, heretofore published by 5. n. Mer'
rill. has been purchased by MSssrs. Stone {
IIu'c, publishers Of yOT PoPGlI, who intend
to publish tho papers a. distinct as bsforc.
The Journal and Courier will continue 10
b. in its political character an advocate Of
tho principles Of the Republican party.
while in local matter. IL IL the intention ot
the new publi.her, TO be up with the times.
The job department; Of tho Journal and
Courier Office has also boon purchased ~
Mes.r.. Stone &. Iluss who will have bet
ter facilities for JOB printing than any 9th.
err Office IN MiddlescI or Es-oI counties. IL
Is hoped tha, they will have good success in
the extension Of their business, for the par.
ties are both deserving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27

TnE BrBLicaL REASON Why. A Family
Guide to Scripture Readiugs, and hand
book for Biblical Students. Dick * fi:r-
gerald. New York.
This is q volume Of 3ei pages, illustrated
with numerous engraying-. The paper is
fine, the type bold and clear, and the work
manship, printing, binding and embelli'h-
ment.. we think, could hardly be excelled.
The purpose OF the book. as the tito indi-
Gates is to furnish clear and practical an-
swers to the numerous questions, eontin-
ually arising in relation to the Scriptures
Us well as all important historical matters
throwing lgh, upon them. We End 1t well
arranged, and compiled with great care,
wholly avoiding sectarian bias. a eopious
index makes |, rare help TO the Student
who uses 1t as book OF references. as we'll ne
the Sunday School scholar. In point OF TO
liability, IL has the endorsal OF the most In
fuen,ial elergymen, as we'll as the religious
pres, of the country. Price 81 90.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27

IMPORTANT SL,vs TnpE DTcSloN. A
dispatch from Charleston to the Herald
says:
AN imporian, decision was given to-
day (April isl in the U. 5. Di',ric, Court,
BY Judge Magraih. IN the case Of the Uni.
tel State. again'; Capt. Corric Of the eelS-
bra,cl zach, wandsrcr. The Judge ruled
tha, IL /. not the slave trade. i. e., the
transportation o, uegroe. from Africa to
ihi. country. bu, the stealing Of n.erOe. on
foreign shores and landing them as slaves
in the United Sta,e-. which il declared pi.
racy IN the United States. bv the Act OF Msy
Is, $50.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27

WRKck ORA YKssIL. wTrH CARGo 90
SLavrs on BoaRp. A letter from Loando
dated Feb. Is, says that on the 10th Of thu,
month, the British steamer Gloucester gave
chase 10 vessel. but thu match was an even
thing all day. and the vessel would probably
have escaped around Cape Lopez, II the
Portuguese steamer Lagu' had not hoVs in
sight. thus cutting OF ller chance Of round.
Ing the Cape. In this emergency, the sA.
,er-for such she proved TO be--stood d.
rsctly on the rocks Of the Cape. and the
wind blowing almost u gale, che shortly
went to pieces. The officers Of the Glouee..
ter describe the scene 40 heart rending. As
the brig struck. and was overwhelmed by
the breakers. the poor miserable creature.
on board. probably TO tho number Of Eve
hundred. set mp howl Of despair iha,
could be heard even above the roaring oftls
nea. Ba, II was too dark, by that time. to
zee much. and beyond human skill or power
10 aid the drowning wrr,ehes. The nsI,
morning the beach inside Of the rocks va.
.,rewed with corpse, and the fragments Of
the wreck. Nothing wa. found, however.
10 reveal the name Of the SLAYER, or any 9th.
or information concerning hor. save that 10
the prae,Icsd ssamen she proved Of Bali.
more build. The monsters who manned tic
vessel are supposed to have escaped in their
boat before she struck, and mus, have gain.
cd the shore, u. u boat somewhat stove was
discovered on tho teach. with tho oars near
by. journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27
The Charleston Convention.

Our exchanges, this week. contain CON-
paratively little OF interest. besides the pro-
ceedlng, Of the Charleston Convention ana
rumor. respecting the combinations made
To control its action. The city has been
the scene Of the most intense excitement,
though the attendance Is much less than
wa. anticipated.
Up to the assembling Of the Convention,
on Monday. the star Of Douglass seemed to
be in the sseendency. Subsequent events,
however. have given more promineuce TO
other candidates, and served 10 throw him
into the shade. There lea tremsndou. pres.
sure on either side-,hc opposing candidates
making common cause to crush out the lit
lie giant.
Tho first day, the Convention was called
to order by the Chairman Of the National
Committee, on whose motion temporary
Chairman wa. chosen. A storm was Inn
mcdiatsly raised by the introduction OF q
letter from the Fernando Wood delegation
who came to contest the seats Of the sofr.
bu, failed 10 obtain tickets OF admission TO
the Hall. John Coehrane, Of New York
objected to the reading Of tho protest. Az
ter an angry protest /, was decided that d,
should be read.
A motion TO raise committee on orgau-
nation. md another on credentials, was
amended 90 as to exclude tho contested del.
ega,ion, from New York and Illinois from
participating in the proceedings. until the
committee on credentials had reported.
The motion wa. carried bu, the amend.
men, wa. lost. These States were excluded
from the committees.
After the crcdcntial. Of member, had been
presented, the Convention adjourned ill
Tuesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-04-27

ACCIDENT. We learn that Mr.. James F..
Hooper, Of this town. narrowly escaped 10.
sing his right hand. at the new saw mill a.
South Paris. on Tuesday last. lis was en-.
gagged in setting off, a log. on the car.
riase. when his bar slipped. and no fell for
ward, with his hand directly in the track Of
the saw.
The metaearpal bono Of the thumb was
shattered. and the aesh and ,endons much
laceraied. We learn from Or. Rust, who
dressed the wound, that he hopes to be able
to save the thumb. but thinks II h'rdly
probable that IL can ever be Of much service.