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The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
THE PLACER HERALD.
AUBURN, SEPTEMBER %, 1861.
The Railroad.

A visit to the line of the Sacramento, Placer
4 Nevada Railroad, few days since, enabled us
to see what has been accomplished by the con-
tractor, and to note the progress of the work
The located line of the road, the North side of
the American river, strikes Big Guch and fol-
lowing to- it's bead reaches the high land over
looking the American, from thence it continues
along the plateau east of the dividing chain of
bills between the American river and Miner S
Kavine, until reaching the gap in the ridge that
admits of crossing into the Rose Spring valley,
The line is carried through, and directly to Mi
ners Ravinc. The location is carried up the lat
ter ravine, TO near its head. and within six miles
Of Auburn. On the upper, or Auburn end of the
route there are several ine the exact location to
be yet determined by careful surveys.
The work of grading has been commenced on
the lower end of the line, on Big Gulch. where
the deepest cutting, and most rock is found. Mr.
Myers, the contractor, has distributed his forces
in seven or eight gangs along the Guch and be-
yond its head-a distance Of about three mif"s.
and has completed in oil about three miles of
track. On this part of the work considerable
amount of granite is met that requires blasting;
also decomposed granite, but this yields to the
pick. Where earth has to be removed. it is found
very hard upon the surface, after baking beneath
the sun of long summer months But yet, under
strong and willing hands, it is being rapidly dis
placed. The decomposcd granite, and the gEa-
nitic soil over which the line passes will make a
road bed net to be surpassed anywhere, and will
render ballasting unnecessary at few or any
points.
The contractor commenced grading upon the
goth of August, and taking into consideration the
time the force, and the character of the material
to be removed an amount of work has been per-
formed truly astonishing. The contractor is very
energetic, has steady aud competent foremen, and
he does not permit the use OF liquor on his work
all strong reasons for the accomplishment of
rapid work
In 4 few weeks the lighter grading will be
reached-when with sufficient rain TO moisten the
EARTH the track will be made quite fast.
The Company have now in Sau Francisco seven
miles of iron. This will shortly be removed to
Folsom and laid as soon as that much of track is
ready lion for seven miles more is shipped and
on the way.
This road in good time will be The highway for
she trade beyond the SierrAs. This is Inevitable
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28

CoURrs.-The Court of Sessions and Coun-
ty Court Of this county, have been adjourned
until Monday, the 9TH day of October. The
District Court meets or Monday, October
2lst.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28

New Roam To WAsnoE.-A surveying
party is laying out a new road 10 Washoe
through Amador County.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
SOME EXCITEMENT.

The people here are considerably excited
about the War news expected daily from the
East. There is very little communication
between bitter Secessionists and Union.W ar
men. Discussion has almost ceased entirely
between the "beligerents." 1t is hoped by
all that California may escape civil war.
MORE ANON.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
THE RAINY SEASON

judging by premonitory seasons in this vicin
ty is close at hand A heavy rain has al
ready fallen in the in the Southern counties
the effect has been to give US cooler
weather here for few days past.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
.FLINTS GRAPES.


Every farmer knows Wilson Flint, person
ally or by reputation. Flint Was once a pol
itician, but he has put farming ahead of pol
itics in these latter days, and raises the pre-
MUM grapes of the State. But he is not
satisfied with knowing how to raise the best
grapes, but is determined to put them to the
best or most profitable use. Mr.. Flint will
leave here shortly for the east, where he
leaves his family, and then proceeds to Spain
for the purpose of residing year or two in
that section where grapes are extensively
manufactured into ,rasins. In due course
of time he will return to Sacramento and
enter into the raisin manufacture. This is
looking some years ahead, and speaks we'll
of the enterprise Of Mr.. Flint.
,INcENDIARIEs AGAIN.
After short respite the incendaries torch
is again at work in this city. Within the
past week nearly dozen buildings have
been destroyed. On Monday week, the Is
raelites chapel was set on fire, and entirely
destroyed On Tuesday night last, two
buildings were burned, and on the following
evening, large corral of hay, hdonging tc
a company of emigrants, was set on fire. II
is no longer safe here to dwell in a wooden
tenement, and citizens who have sleeping
rooms in them, express fears for their lives
AS ! write, the fire bell rings another alarm
and the engines are hurried through the
streets. 1t will be necessary, before the evil
is abated to appoint special policeman, or
night watch, for every block in the city.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-11
CONGRESS-.

Congress assembled in special session on
Thursday, and Immediately poceeded to the
business Of organization. The Senate was
called to order by Vice President HAMLIN at
noon, and the newly elected Senators from
Kansas, lllinoise and California appeared,
and took the customary oath. There were
forty-three members present The Senate did
no business on the first day, but Mr. Wilson,
ef Massachusetts, gave notice of his intention
to introduce various bills rendered necessary
by the condition of the country. On Friday
GEORGE T. BROWN, was elected Sergeant at
arms on the first ballot. Mr. CHANDLER, OF
Michigan, gave notice that be should introduce
q bill TO confscate the property of leading
rebels in the South, the proceeds to be ap.
piled to the indemnfcation of Union men
who may have suffered losses on account of
the acts of such rebels. Notice having been
received Of the organization Of the House, a
committee was appointed to wait on the Pres
ident, and notify him of the READINGS of Con-
gresS to proceed to business and shorte re.
cess was taken. On reassembling, the Pres
ident's Message was received and read. We
publish this important document in full else.
where. In the House on Thursday, almost
the first business after the roll had peen called
was the clecting Of Speaker. But one ballot
was had-the contest being between Messrs
Grow of Pennsylvania, and BLAIR of Nilsson
RI Mr.. CoLFAx would not suffer his name
to be used, and SO announced to his friends
When the vote was taken it was found there
was no choice, when Mr. BLAIR withdrew,
and his vote was transferred to Mr.. GRow-
thus electing that gentleman. Mr. Grow on
taking the chair, made an earnest and telling
address Of thanks, whic will be found in anoth-
er part of our paper The members we're then
sWorn'in by delegations Some objections was
made to the Virginia delegation by Mr.. Bur.
NET, of Kentucky, but the objection was
overcome. Some other triaing delay was oc
casioned by case of contested election, when
the House proceeded to the choice of Clerk,
and the first ballot resulted in the election of
Mr.. r.>ETHEREDGE, of Tennessee Mr.. VALLAN.
DIGHAN, Of Ohio, gave notice Of his intention
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-11

of the free and the home OF the brave" Sup
pressed applause. Those who regard it as
mere cloth buDsing, fail to appreciate its SYM
bolitieal power Wherever civilization dwells
or the name of WASHINGTON is known, it bears
on its folds the concentrated powers and ar
mics and Raviesy and surrounds the votaries
with defence more impregnable than bat
tlement of wall or tower Wherever, on the
earth's surface, an American citizen may wan.
der, called by pleasure, business or caprice,
it is shield to secure him against wrong and
outrage save on the soil OF the land of bis
birth. AS the guardians Of the rights and
liberties Of the people, yoUr paramount duty
is to make it hoDored at home as it is respect.
ed abroad. A Government that cannot COM
mand the loyalty Of it own citizens is unwor-
thy the respect of the world and Govern
ment that will not protect its own loyal citi-
zens, deserves the contempt of the world.
He would tear down this grandest temple
Of Constitutional liberty, thus blasting forever
the hopes of crashed humanity, because its
freemen in the mode presented by the Consti-
tuition select Chief Magistrate not acceptable
to him, is aparricide to his race, and should
be regarded rs O common enemy of mankind
The Union once destroyed is shattered vase
that no human power can reconstruct in its
original symmetry. Coarse stone when they
are broken may be cemented again precious
ones never. If the Republic is to be dis
membered, and the sun of its liberty must go
ont in endsss night, let it set amid the roar
of cannon and the din OF battle, when there is
no longer an arm to strike or heart to bleed
in its cause, so the coming generation may
not reproach the present with being too imbe.
cile to preserve the priceless legacy bequeathed
by our fathers, so as to transmit it unimpaired
to future times. Again, gentlemen, thanking
you for your confidence and kindness, and in
voking guidance from that Divine Power that
led our fathers through the Red Sea of the
Revolution, l enter upon the discharge Of the
duties to which you have assigned me, rely
ing upon your forbearance and cooperation,
and trusting that your labors will contribute
not little to the greatness and glory Of the
Republic.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-07-11
TOWANDA:
LATEST WAR NEWS.

Monday was the day agreed apen by the
President and his advisers, Including Gen.
Scott, for q grand combined movement on
Manassas JUNCTION, by flank and center col
umns We make no cenmeatS, but give this
simple announcement, and wait patiently for
result Gen. BeaHregard is reported to be at
Fairfax Court House, but the number of his
army is not even proximately known.
Various exciting rumors and extravagant re-
reports concerning battle of great magn.
tude between Gen. Patterson and Gen. John
son, at Martinsburg, prevailed at Washington.
The war department, however, had no irfor.
nation which would authorize these stories.
and they were considered improbable. It is
known that Gen. Jackson has been REINFORCED,
his army now consisting Is, 900 or 16, 600 in
fantry, 600 cavalry, and about 20 pieces of ar
tillery Gen. Patterson has sent for re-enforce.
ment, and the New-York 18th and 5th left
Washington on Sunday afternoon to 90 to
him. On Monday it was expected, that his
forces will be still further increased by Col.
Stones command. Patterson has now about
1900 men and 90 pieces of artillery. Some
uneasiness was caused at Washington by the
fact that bis communication with the Depart.
ment has been interrupted within the past
three days.
On Saturday night As men of the Third
Ohio regiment fell in with an ambuscade of
several hundred rebels at Middle York Bridge
twelve miles east of Buckhannon, Va. Being
surrounded they fought desperately for some
time, then cut their way through the enamy
and retired, losing only one man and having
some wounded. On Sunday three regiments
moved from Buckhannon and took possession
of the bridge. 1t was expected that Gen.
Mcclellan, with large force, would go to
Laurel Hill Monday and fight is confidently
looked for in that direction.
We have, by way of Cincinnati, a report
which need confirmation, TO the effect that
Gov. Wise, with body-guard of so men, had
been attacked by Virginians in Sissonyille,
Va, and had been mortalIy wounded.
A special dispatch 7th inst, to The Gin
cinnati Commercial from Pomeroy, Ohio, says
that Col. Horton, with $50 men had just ar
rived there from an expedition into Virginia,
where they captured four horses, l6 head OF
cattle, and two mules from the rebels.
Gov. Wise with body guard of 80 men
under Capt. Patton, were fired at by the ma
tiVes near SissionviIe Wise and Patton are
supposed to have been mortally wounded and
40 of the guard killed. The report is undoubt-
edly true in substance, but the woundng of
Gov. Wise and Capt. Patton needs confrma-
ton.
The Washington Star has q special despatch
from Grafton, dated the Sd instant which
says that General Morris attacked and routed
division of Wise's army on Monday morning
at Buckhannon, killing twenty three, and TAX
ing two hundred prisoners and seventy-three
horses
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-12-18
M/CH/GAN CENTRAL
GREAT CENTRAL ROUTE
To New Work, New England and the
CanadaS.


On and after Sunday, Nov. 3D. 1861 trains leave the
Great Central Union Depot, foot of Lake street. as
follows
"a. m. Day Express Except sunday,) arrives at
Detroit 600 p m; Suspension Bridge 4:05 M. Al
bany 4:15 a. m; New York $3.50 p. M; Boston 1920
p. IN.
$50 p. M Night Express, Except Saturday. arrive
at Detroit 500 a. m; Suspension Bridge 525; Albany
6:15 a. n; New York ~ NJ, Boston 4:.}O y. m.
Cincinnati trains, via NJ. c. railroad leave Chicago
at a. m. mail train 7:20 p. Fast Express; arrive
In Chicago at 700 a. m. Fast Express, and II p M
Night Mail Train.
The 7:20 p. M. train leaving Chicago runs through
to Cincinnati without change of cars or baggage.
salisburys Patent Busters are run on Day Express
Trains.
Patent Sleeping Cars on all night trains
~ Baggage checked through.
THROUGH TICKETS for sale in all principal Rail-
road Offices in the West, at the General Office. corner
Lake and Dearborn streets, (under the fremont,
House, Chicago, and at the Depot.
r. N. RICE, General Superint endent.
j. W. SMITH, Western Pass. Ag't. NOV. 20, '61
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-12-18
MEDICAL.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
pHILADEIPHuA

Beaerolepf Ipsitufion established By special En-
do,cmenf, forthe Retietofthe Sick and Distressed,
obatcfsd sesfh EiFHlsat and Clrosic DsfeaSes,
and especidtigfor the Cure IF Diseasss Of tie Ser-
udI organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
1VA Surgeon, to all who apply by letter, with de-
scripton of their condition, Gage, occupation hab-
its of lfe &C.. and in of extreme pc verify to
furnish Medicine free of charge. -
Valuable Reports on SpermatorrhGa and other Dis
eases ofthe Sexual Organs and on the New Remedies
employed in the Dispensary sent to the afflicted n
sealed letter envelopes free of charge. Two
stamps for postage viii be acceptable.
Address, DR.. j. SKILLIN HoUGHToN. Acting Surgeon,
Howard Association. No. South Ninth p lila
delphia, Pa. BY order ofthe Directors.
EZRA ID. HEARTWELL, Presideat.
GEO. FAIRCHTLD, Secretary.
April 3, lS61-tf
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Il IRE YOU SEEKING EmPLOy.

~ MENTV--Agents wanted to canvass every
county, town and city In the States for
several articles that meet with suRE and RAPID sale
and afford LIBERAL PROFIT. To canvassers or any
person Of ordinary ability who may wish employ ment
that VIII secure them pot only honest but quick
way OF making money, this presents . rare orporsn
nifty. The small price Of these articles brings Nfm
,cafhfn reach QtdH Can refer parties desiring II To
agents whose DAILY average Of PRoYirs for the las
months In the sale Of these articles have been ror
~ 90 to $500. Enclose red stamp and receive by
return mall circular giving full particulars.
Address !. II. JOHNSON
Post Office Rox 1853, CdIc.co I,,,sa,.
june 10, 1851.
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OR CINCINNATI!
? CHICAGO, INDIANAPOLIS,
AND
CINCINNATI SHORT LINE
Rail Road!

Shortest, Quickest, and only Direct Route from Chi
oago to Cincinnati.
Passenger trains leave the Great Central Depot foot
of Lake street, as follows:
First train 7:45 am, arrives at Michigan City at
1890 m. (dirner,O La Fayette 5:25, (supper) tnd
annapolis S.l5, pm, Lawrenceburg 1890, and Cincin
natl at l1:45p.m.
ondtrain S:00p.m, arrive at Michigan City at 20
pm, La Fayetts 2:40 am, Indianapolis 5:2O am,
Lawrenceburg 1920 am, Cincinnati at l0:45 am.
Passengers leave Ottumwa 800 y. M, arrive at
Burlington at ,:25 p.m., arrive at Chicago at 55
at Cincinnati l:30 am.
Only one change Of cars between Chicago and Gin
cinnati.
Patent sleeping cars attached 40 all night trains
and run through from Chicago to Cincinnati without
change.
Through tickets can be had a. all railroad offices
in the West, and at the companys Office corner Lake
and Dearborn streets and at the depot foot of Lake
street, Chicago.
Fare as low as via any otherroute.
HJ.SPALDING, Agt Chicago
WIN. POWELL, Trav. Agent.
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HzlLla MANHOOD

- HWY LOSte HOW RcSuOrtOe
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on THE NATURE. TREATMENT, AND RADICAL
CURE OF SPERMATORRH0EA, or Seminal Weakness
Sexual Debility, Nervousness aud Involuntary ennis
sions, inducing npotency, and Mental and Physical
lncapacity.
BY ROB. J. CULyERWELL, MD.
Author Of tie Screen Book" DE.
The world-renowned author, in this admirable Lect
ure clearly proves from his experience that the
awful consequences ofSefabuse may be efsctualiy
removed without medicine and without dangerous
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what his condition may be, may cure himself cheapiy
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boon to thousands and thousands.
Sent under seal TO any address post paid on the
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salt will penetrate the meat in a given
time than if it is packed close; on this
account it is useless to weigh the meat
ana salt for the brine, as the meat
must be kept covered with the brine.
let it take more or less. Leave the
casks uncovered until cool. When
the hams have been in the brine long
enough, / take them out and leave
them in the cellar, IL the weather is
not suitable tos,nake them. Tconsid
or clean cornscobs. better for smoking
meat THAI anything I have ever tried.
and now nse nothing else; continue
the smoke until it rcnetrates the meat,
or the skin becomes a dark cherry
browne ] then wrap the pieces Iwish
to keep in paper any time before the
bugs or flies have deposited their eggs
on them, and pack them down in casks
with dry ashes, in the cellar, where
both hams and shoulders will keep as
good as when packed, through the
summer or year. Cured i'm this way.
it is hard to distinguish between the
shoulder and the ham when boiled.
A large ham will often faint in the
middle before cold salt or brine will
penetrate through.
now TO CURE SIDE PORK.
So much for smoked meat now if
any one wishes to have his side pork
a little better, and keep better than
any he has ever had, let him try my
way, and if he is not satisfied, let me
Know it through the Ohio Farmer.
Take out the bone and lean meat
along the back, cut and pack the pieces
snugly in the barrel, put more salt q,
the bottom and on each l;;y;no Of
meat, than will probably penetrate the
me,t; then boil aud skim the old brine
ut it is sweet and add enough to it to
cover your meat two or three inches
over the top, made strong fike the nam
primo; and as soon as You pack your
meat, pour the brine on boiling hot. il
VIII penetrate the meat much ouicl or
ed flavor. 'o'
;, While | was making and pouring
the brine on my hams and polk lust
now packed, i thought the public NIGH,
be benefited by knowledge Of my
way OF curing meats. / therefore,
publish it. Try it.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-12-18
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

FOR THE CURE OF
costiceness, .Jaamaice, Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Dyse'ac'y, Foul Stomach, Erysi,elas, Headache,
Piles, Rheumatism, E,uptions and Sim Diseases,
Lirer Conplaint, D,opsy letter, 1mors and
SAT Rbeana, HORNS, Cont, Neu-akyia, as a
Dinner PHI, and for Purifying Ae Blood.
They are sugar-coated, so that the most sensi-
tive take them pleasantly, and they are the
best aperient in the world for all the purposes of
family physic.
Prics Is cents per Box; Five boxes for $780,
Great numbers of Clergymcn, Physicians, Str'es-
men, and eminent personages, have lent ,neir
names to certify the unparalleled usefulness of these
remedies, but our space here will not permit the
insertion of them The Agents below named fur
nish gratis our AMERICAN ALMANAC in which they
are given; with also full descriptions of the above
complaints, and the treatment that should be fol-
lowed for their cure.
Do not be put off by unprincipled dealers with
other preparations they make more profit on
Demand AYERS and take no others. The sick
want the best aid there is for them, and they should
have it.
All our remedies are for sale by
For sr'a by J. L. TAYLOR, Ottumwa. and by Drug
gists everywhere March 49, lSeI-y
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Final settlement.

Notice 10 hereby given to all parties interesed that
the County Judge has set the first Monday in Deem
Der next to hear and make final settlement Of ths
estate Of George d. Temple, deceased at which Al
parties interested are notified to appear.
CHARLES DUDLEY, admir-
the estate Of George d. Temple
Oct, ~ Iscl-oI lw Y
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destinations Promptlyan Fairly adjusted
Mark Packages Past Express Line, via G.wR
IN NEW YORK Deliver ;In, E goods 2; Hudson
ger Depot, 63 Warren ST., or at Canal st. Depot.
IN BOSTON ps,ssr goods e Boston and
and mark above.
Eastward bound freight Of every description will
be forwarded at lowest current rates. and II from es
TEN Roads, should be consigned TO "a. wALLING-
FORD, Chicago" ar "GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY,
Detroit"
For the transportation Of Live Stock to Buffalo, Al
bany New YORK. and Boston, this route Is
for speed, stock cars, sleeping for Drovers and
spacious and enient yards for stock making II
most desirable route for shippers.
Through bills Of Laaing given, and Reclamations
paid at any Of the Company's Offices.
c. j. Bridges. Managing Director G. W r. Ham,
ilton. JULIUS MOVIUS, Gen1 Agent, Buffalo. THOs
RELL, Genl Frt Agt., Hamilton. w. J. sPICER Agt
Detroit. f. p. BEACH, Agt. 273 Br oadway, NY
o. KlMBALL, Agt II State ST., Boston.
A. WALLINGFORD ID, Western Agf,
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