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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-06-18

How AND Wnkr TO READ Read
much, but not many works. For what
purpose, with what intent do we read
We read not for the sake of reading, but
we read 10 the end that We may think
Reading IS valuable only as il may sup
ply the materials which tho mind Itself
Celebrates. As it Is not the largest guam
tity Of any kind Of food taken IN the
stomach that conduces to health, but such
a quantity Of such kind "a can be best
digested; so il is not the greatest compile
ment Of any kind Of information that inn
proves the mind, but such quantity of
such kind MS determines the intellect to
most vigorous energy. The only pro6la.
bic kind Of reading Is that in which we
are compelled TO think, and think intense
ly; whereas that reading which serves
only TO dissipate and divert our thoughts
is either positively hurtful, or useful only
as an occasional relaxation from severe
exerion. But the amount Of vigorous
thinking is usually in the inverse ratio Of
multilarious reading. Multifarious read
ing is agreeable, but as a habit il is, in lis
way,'as destructive TO the mental rs dram
drinking TO the bodily health. Our age,
says llerder is the reading age : and
he adds, Ii would have been better, in
my opinion, for the world and for science,
it, instead Of the multitude of books which
now oyerlay us, we possessed bni few
works good and sterling, and which, rs
few, would be therefore more diligently
and profoundly studied ST. William
Hamilton.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-06-18
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-06-18

Az IRisnMAS's AcouARrAKCE.- A
western physician was riding in an omui-
bus when an Irishman stepped in, and re.
cognizing the doctor, said:--
Och, an sure, an its Docthor J --,
! pcrsaye.'
That's my name, Sir, but hayn't tho
pleasure Of knowing you responded the
polite doctor.
lndade but I'm he felly shat made
yer last boots, and which yer honor forgot
10 get resate for the payment oYl,
The ladies Uttered, the doctor memory
was rcfreshed, aad Paddy got hia money
and gave tie resale when the doctor
got to BIZ destination.
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
Proceedings Of the Democratic State Gen.
trail Committee,

The Democratic State Central Commsttee met
in San Francisco on Tuesday. April I'd. 1861.
The Committee was called to order by Charles
Lindley. Chairman, and the roll of members call
ed By the Secretary, thirty-fve members ans
wcrcd to their names.
The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
Resoired, Tint q Democratic State Convention
be held in Sacramento City, ON TUESDAY, THE
llTII DAY OF JUNE. A. d. 1861. for the pur
pose of nominating candidates for different State
Offices, to be voted for on the first Wednesday of
September, 1861. and the different counties be
cntitlc ed to the following number of delegates
based upon half the combined vote cast for Thos
Findcy in 1859, and Breckenridge electors in
1861 giving one delegate for each one hundred
and fifty votes and one for the fraction of fifty or
over. and one for the county.
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
SAN FRANCISCO

re Iieng h of or Se Many persons afte, -
selves re- but sA se% disease being
are troubled with various symnt om.ns find thew
never had before and which th p,o 81 which they
bic to relieve. To all who are afl;ct h,a mposs
Dr; Dung would particularly recomm IN slsw ay
OF his skill. The symptoms with V r,h;Nd tris
troubled are caused by taints ; in ~ you are
~nicn sooner or later will DESTROY h" ns blood,
happiness. No person who has ev:, I au and
tack OF any private complaint. shon Iau an OF.
consult Or. Young, and take few So,a iail to
Invaluable purifying medicine, a. tbe v'les OF bis
assured that their blood is in a ner; y can res.
ana healthy condition, and thut everv VERIFY ny pure
disease is removed from the system "aee Of
recent cases cured in from two to f..
without change Of diet or hindrance frn 'e days,
ness or no fee. DR. 7 ~ W ,tom busi.
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
METROPOLITAN HOTEL,
IATE KASSETTE HOUSED
Southwest cor Hu sin and Sansone streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.

YHVIlIS popular and well established Hotel still
Il continues to enjoy the patronage Of the pub
lie. for which the proprieors beg most respect
fully to return their greatful Acknowledgements,
and avail themselves OF this opportunity to as
sure their patrons that no effort shall be spared
on their part to maintain the cnviablc reputation
of the Metropolitan as IA first class house.
The Metropolitan is iire-proof, and hardinished
throughout
The Metropolitan is the largest lotet. and has
the most plcious halls. and the best lighted and
ventilated rooms of any upon the Pacific coast.
The Metropolitan is situated in the business
part of the city, and is centrally located between
the landings of the Ocean and River steumeres.
The Metropolitan has elegantly furnished suites
of rooms with one or more bedrooms attached to
parlors, and admirably adapted to the wants Of
families.
The Metropolitan Dinngroom has twenty sepa-
rate tables, where families and friends can ENJOY
at meals the social quiet of home
For general cleanliness. luxurious and we'll
cooked food, attentive and orderly servants. the
Metropolitan has no superior.
The Metropolitan is furnished with Collins X
Cos luxurious and Justly celebrated
Premium Spring Mattresses,
which insure the most refreshing sleep.
The Metropolitan Coach will always be at
the Landing upon the arrival of steamers. to car
ry passengers to the Hotel.
Last but not least. the charges ut the Metro
politnn will he mod erate, and adopted to the
tate of the times. ARMSTRONG IL TODD.
Proprietors.
January goth. 1861.
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
CERTIFICATES
Voluntary Certificate from Don po,

T0iunfdry Certificate from Don Dads,
Being DESTROYS of benefiting my fellow D"'
much rs possible induces me to coma G"s Mah %
public and certify TO the following tncts c'OTe the
ly last, called upon DR.. j. c. YOUNG e., III W.
cal advice. Twas then laboring under Gi,. uedl'
in my head, very tedious pain in NV h aal
hips weakness in my legs and arms. lcss "s una
DRY. sore eyes, paipiation of the heart or. nem
nervousness and general debility; was s" hns
that was compelled to suspend business p as
ter Il careful examination Of nv case n, " al
pronounced the case durable and con,n .oung
taking the medicine he prescribed and thced
is that am now perfectly well to all annao,a ,esu'
although not so strong as could wish va,
constantly gaining, and can do as good a d, "m
work as any OF the men in my loculitv ' ~
reason for publishing the above is TO conn,. ine
that widespread roscally empiicism wb;oh
stalking with such destruction hropobom.| u ~ u
otherwise blessed country. "'"' 'ns
Is. 7. MANNING, Residence Don podro, D..
REMEMBER That Dr.. j. Ycunp's Oaico f..
the treatment of Private diseases. isut XXI wv 'v'
street. opposite the upper corner OF the Plaza
REMEMBEK-Ihat DR.. Young wants no nat;"D,
but those fully capable Of appreciatino anI s'
tinguishing the services of regular thoror Vt"
bred physician from the paltry, unlearnrd anl
trtiug quack. "N
REMEMEEB-Th That DR.. Young is the only ,o,r
lar-brcd physician advertising to cure diseases y,
imprudencc
REMEMBER-Dr. Young's rcmediesand front.
ment are entirely unknown to all Others Pm.
pared from Il liicSpent in the hospitalsof Eurune
and the first in this country from pure chemical,
imported.
REMEMBER That DR.. J. C. Young gives every
attention to diseases peculiar TO females
Office, l5l Clay street. opposite the upper cor.
# the Plaza.
January 18th, 1S6l-3mo
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CENTRAL COM
MITTEE or PLACER COUNTY.
Proceedings of the County Democratic
Central Committee.

The Committee met pursuant TO the call Of the
Chairman. at the Office of the Placer Herald in
Auburn, on Wednesday, May 22d 1861 Present
7. C. Nunnaly. c. c. Lyman, Geo W. Appegatc.
S. b. Wyman. VIM NJ Daniel. Tabb Mitchell. DR..
]. A. Hill proxy for J. Il. Rogers. and Il. J. Nc
Daniel by proxy
On motion. it was
Resoired That a Democratic County Conven-
ton be held in Auburn on
Saturday, June Sth, 1861,
Mt o'clock. p. NJ. for the purpose of clectng
fifteen delegates to the State Convention
the nomination of a County Ticket the selcc
ton of County Central Committee, and for the
transaction of such other business as may be pro
per to be brought belor4 it.
Resolred. That the primary elections be held
in the various precincts at the usual place OF hold
ing such meetings. on
"Wednesday, June 9Th. 1861.
find be it further ResOlUed, That we now are.
as we ever have been. in favor OF the Union. and
the Constitution of our country, and OF living
up to its requirements as dutiiul and patriotic
citizens; that we hereby indorsc the "Crttendcn
Compromise measures introduced into the last
Congress of the United States and defeated by
the opposition of the Re. ubcans who by SC
doing declared their hostility to an honorable
and equitable adjustment OF the unfortunate diff
cultes now existing in our country.
ResoIpid That we gain rctcratc our unaltera
be hostility to black republicanism. ard cordially
invite all national men who are opposed to Their
principles and the coercion policy of Abraham
Lincon's Administration. and who are in favor
of recognizing the Constitutional rights Of every
section of the Union. to Join with the Democratic
party under this call. in maintaining the true
principles which should govern the country
The following opportionmcnt for the various
precincts was then adopted
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08

Total ............. 81
WAEREAS We are DESTROYS of co operating with
all Democrats upon the present political Issues
regardless of the divisions which existed Mt the
Presidential election last Fall: therefore. be it
Res0lred. That the several County Committees
he recommended to direct in view of such CO.
operation. that the votes of all citizens be rccciv
ed at the primary elections for delegates to tn"
Democratic State Convention. that is to meet in
Sacramento City on Tuesday. the llth day OF
June. A. D. 1861 who indorsc tn Critend"n. or
similar amendments to the Constitution, and are
opposed to coercion. and any aud all attempts Oh
the part of the Administration to enforce. 10y
Military or Naval power. tn" Federal laws within
the jurisdiction of any of the seeding States.
CHARLES LINDLEG. Chairman.
Z. E. EYRE. Recording Secretary.
W. j. HoorEN, Corresponding Secretary.
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08

A New Jersey editor says "We received
a number Of compliments Yesterday, fo'
having declined to run for office prinripa ly
from candidates"
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
TO CONSUMERS OF
WINES AND LIQUORS
AND ESPECIALLY TO INVALIDES.

n STATES Appraiser Of the District of San Fran
cisco. the duties of which had discharged under
the Administrations of Presidents Pierce and
Buchanan, my friends are hereby respectfully in
formed that | have established myself asa DEALER
IN WINES AND LIQUORs. Store II. W. corner OF
Jackson ana SunsOme streets. San francisco.
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
CALIFORNIA
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
&C.
ES1ss.EI--sszz..s,s

The fast and splendid steamers
CHRYSOPOLrS AND ANTELOPE
viii leave on alternate days for San Francisco,
at 2 O'Clock =. NJ from foot of X street.
Steamer Chrysopols, Chadwick. Master, will
leave on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Steamer Antelope Poole, Master. will leave on
Tuesdays, Thursdays. and Saturdays.
For Warysvi!le and Inter'nediate Landings
Every Day.
Steamer Swallow Littcton, Master, and steam
cr Young America, Summers, Master, will leave
on alternate days for Murysville, at o'clock,
A. VI.
TWO TRIPS 4 WEEK,
For COlusa, Red BLUFF and intermediate
Landings.
The Steamer Sam Soulc. Pierce, Master, and
Swan. Rogers. Master. will leave for the above
ntmed places on Wednesday and Saturday, at
o'clock \. NJ, Fl m the storcsip foot OF X street.
Cabin fare from sacramento to san francisco,
ST. Deck, % cents.
Freight up or down. 81 per ton.
Freight from San Francisco TO Marysville, So
per ton.
For freight or passage Ivy any of the above
boats, apply on board, or at the Office of the
California Steam Navigation Company. on board
brig Globe.
A. a: REDiNGToN' Agents.
April 9th, lS6l.-my.
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
SAN FRANCISCO.
FRENCH, WILSON & CO.,
MAKE THE BEST CLOTHING.

uuuNuSx1uNC GOODS OF ALL KINDS,
RETAIL. FOR CASH AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
rNHE Largest and Best Stock of CLOTHING,
FURNISHING GOODS, TRUNKS, VAIL
SEES. CARPET BAGS, UMBRELLAS, etc..
To be found in any Retail House III CaE-
iOrnia.
Goods suitable for travelling purposes in any
climate. oo
FRENCH WILSON CO.,
Next door to the What Cheer House.
Ard No. 1928 Mont gomory street, near Callior-
MIA. in fuckers Building San francisco.
Manufacturing Establishment. No. lO2 Liberty
street New York.
p S-Mcasures taken for goods from our house
in New York. and dcliavcred to any part OF THIS
State, without extra chrge.
February I'd. lS61--Gm
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
Commercial Revulsions in New York.

A morning contemporary says there have been
over 200 failures in this city since the 22nd of
April. A well informed mercantile gentleman
assures us that the number of failures within the
last month cannot be less than 800 And this is
but the beginning of the horrible end. The fail
ures the prosratiOn Of business. which now
see on every side of u.s. is but the commencement
Of the general wreck and misery which must fall
upon all classes, as this cruel and unnatural war
progresses. The price of all kinds of prov sions
will almost hourly increase. while the means of
procuring them will constantly diminish. The
amount of protested paper already in our banks
fortells commercial crash which must end in
the annihilation of all business. and in depriving
hundreds of thousands Of the very means of sup
port, and of even the nocessarcs of life. Real
estate has no sale at any price; rents must tumble
enormously; the landlords will find that the ten
ants will be unable to pay them: the price of pro
visions will soon be entirely beyond the ability of
the poorer classes to procure, and the visagc of
want. of untold distress and anguish will stand
everywhere In our streets. and in the doors of our
houses. While the President receives regularly
his salary OF $50 00O aud the members of his
Cabinet $4,000 year, in the name of Il righteous
God, what are the poor people to do? The Adj
ministration is laying out work for IL five wears
war and when it is ended there will be nothing
to show for 1t, but the ruin of our mel chants. the
starvation and generalization of our people, the
graves of our dead, and the bleeding hearts of
our widows and orphans How will these men
answer to y ighcous and offended God for all
these nameess and needless horrows?--all of
which might be honorably avcrted by calling q
General Convention of all the States for the set
Element of eur troubles.
~ y Day Book, May llh.
Nor ALTOGETHER SATEsrIED-The Baltimore
Daily American of April Doth. says:
A number Of the members of the far-f,mcd 9TH
Regiment Of New York. passed through this city
yesterday. EN- route for their homes. having be
come Disguised with the duties dcvolving upon
them in Washington. One of these gentlemen
states that great disaitecton exists among the en-
tire regiment. Upon their arrival in WASHINGTON
City, they were called upon to take the oath TO
support the federal government fora term OF three
months. This nearly every man refused to do
unless the time was made shorter and the oath
modified. The required modification WAS made
and about 500 of the entire number 9l-took
the oath for thirty days. The remainder refused
even to sign the oath, unless it was again modih
fed by inserting the condition that they were
not to bear arms against either Virginia or NJ, ~
land" To this the government. il is said gave
their consent, and all but fifty accepted the oath
ms modified. Many of them, however, have rettls-
cd 10 take any OATH giving as a reason that they
have been deceived. and will never enrug e in M
unholy war against Marylunders and particularly
Bultimoreans
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08

Amongst the latest ''curiusities ef llera
ture" are Lines on Tie death of an unborn
infant"
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

The following are selected from a volnmnious
accumulation of testimonials of the Press of the
United States. and from eminent Professors of
our institutions where the practice Of medicine
is tan rht:
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08

The cheerful man is II perpetual sunshine to his
circle OF friends
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
From the S. +. Citizen:

Nss-The question is often askcd--"Why is it
that DR.. j. e. Young is so successful while other
advertising Physicians are failing from day to
daJ?" The answer must he or should be, plainly
apparent TO all; it is. that he understands his
profession and attends to it; and as his practice
increases his knowledge extends. SO close has
been his application to his unprecedented prac-
tice, that he is perfect master of his profession,
and can insure all relief from their trouble: and
while others are daily sinking into the oblivion
from which they were never fitted to be delivered,
his course is onward and upward. placing him at
the head Of his arduous profession. SO great has
been his increase Of business that he has been
Obliged to associate with himself two other phys-
clans, both of extended knowledge and practice.
We would advise all afflicted to call upon him in
preference TO any ether Physician. We are in
formed that he treats entirely on the vegetable
system, and Will always warrant a perfect cure.
His Office is Isl Clay street. opposite the upper
corner of the Plaza
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
SAN FRANCISCO.
DR., J. G.. YOUNG'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE,

rs THE PIONEER ADVERTISING PHYSI-
clam of California, and the only one who re-
ccived Collegiate Medical Education, and is
better qualified to treat and has cured more cases
For reference. see all Of the papers throughout
the State.
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
From the Times and transcript.

There are thousands IN this State suffering for
want of scientific medical treatment, and they
fear to apply to physician, because they have
been deceived, or their friends have been, by
some OF the charlatans who inlcst the community
and who publish themselves as good physicians
professors, etc. To all such we unhcsitatingly
recommend Dr. j. G. Young. as physician in
whom all can place confidence He is man of
eminent and profound study, good surgeon. all
honorable man, and one who can sympathise with
persons in atfliction. His standing asa physician
and gentleman are both guaranteed the first. by
his medical works, which are an honor to their
anthor, and the extensive and highly ucccsstul
course Of practice with which he has been honor
ed since his advent in California;: and the latter
by his numerous patrons and large circle of ac-
quantanccs. We say TO all afflicted call on him.
AS he will at once state the case to you. and you
may rely upon his Judgment. We like his prin-
ciple-n0 cure no pay.
From Professor Htchcock
| have watched with more than ordinary zeal
the rapid progress of this young man in the in.
tricate paths OF our profession. Few, with the
accumulation of years upon their heads. have
appropriated to everything like the stand he
has fairly earned. We're | the father of much
more numerous family than | now boast of,
should not hesitate for moment should the SER
vice of physician be required. to call on DR..
}. G. Young, having confidence in his capacity,
la very important adjunct to physician] and /
recommend my friends to do the same.
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
From the Boston Medical Journal.

Although we are opposed to the system of az
vertising. for good and sufficient reasons, still "
deem it but justice to say that DR.. Young is on
of the most industrious and indefntigable votn
les of the medical science in the United State
The Placer herald., 1861-06-08
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE.

HUNDREDS Of those who have contracted dis
Ill ease are disappointed of cure by not call
ing on DR.. Young at first. He will forfeit any
sum If he fails to cure any disease that may
come under his care, no matter how long stand
ing or affecting such rs ulcers tumors, nodes
punches, pimples on the face and body. pains
in the bones and lOins, wakeflness, trembling,
copper-colored sores. wasting of the bones, ema-
citation, loss Of appetite. strength and fesh sores
in the nose and cars, loss Of hair, weak eyes,
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-04-12

selves Union men, desire to continue the
connection between their State aud the
North notwithstandin their Constitution
al rights are scorned and trampled under
foot, by their would-be allies. They mnst
understand the true meaning of the name
Union-that it means Union with the
North, as against Union with the South.
We shall do all in our power to make
them unde. stand these things,and with the
aid Of the thousands ofgood and true men
who will stand by us in the struggle, we
hope and believe we shall yet be victori-
ous.- Wilmington Herald.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-04-12
The Patriots.

The only patriots ow-a-days are men
who support the government at Washing
ton, according TO submission papers. The
country is beginning TO see what kind Of
patriotism .hey manifest, and what it is
that animates them to be so loyal to the
Abolition government The Hartford, Con.
Times says that in one Department alone
of the government at Washington there
are already SIXTEEN THOUSAND LETTERS
ASKING for office.
In another Department there are 80
BUSHELS Of letters begging for office.
In one Department there are % g 90
letters day. now coming in-all asking
for OFFICE ! IHirty.oaae Clerks, paid by the
people are kept constantly busy all day
opening letters from applicants for Of
.JGce 81
Letters from Republicans in Washing
ton state that the horde of Office seekers
who press their claims personally-in-
stead Of by letter-is immense beyond all
precedent and battling all calculation
This rayenous horde, numbering many
Thousand, are exclusive of the countless
number.whose written applications tax the
services of 81 government clerks sssesEi
1t is said that the new President is
breaking down in bodily health, under the
pressure to which he is subjected by
these Office greedy. cormorants. In the
face of the fact that the Union is threaten
ed with disruption, these early patriots
are only eager for Office u aas.s
North Odroztnsan.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1861-04-12
AN ERROR RExPLoDED.-Some men sa

AN ERROR ExpLoDED.-Some men say
that If the border States do secede, they
will be completely nnder the control Of
the cotton States, and will have to submit
to any terms which the latter may enforce.
Now, what are the facts of the case? How
will the relative power Of the two divis-
ions stand9 Virginia will have at least
Representatives in Congress, Tennessee
12, Maryla land Z, Kentucky -, Missouri
g.. Arkansas 8, North Carolina 10, total
IS. The Cotton States have only 38, or,
mere than one.third less than the border
States. So far then from the cotton States
controlling the border States, the latter
will control the former. Virginia can
check South Carolina, Florida, and Ten
nessee Alabama and Texas combined.-
The 'impulsiveness; of the cotton States can
be checked by the conservatives of their
border sisters. w Wecan furnish theformer
their corn, wheat, beet, pork, tobacco, iron
and. coal, and the latter can give rs in ex-
change their cotton, rice and sugar. 81.
Z. Repubzscdn.