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The Placer herald., 1861-01-26
LEGAL NOTICES.
A. A. Mason's Estate.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF A. A. MASON
DECEASED.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF A. A. MASON
DECEASED.
In Probate Court, Placer county.
ON reading and fling the petition of John Ma
" son. Malissa Wheeler. and Nathaniel Mason
heirs of said deceased. setting forth that NJ. p. H
Love, the Administrator Of said estate, has fully
administered on the same, AID that there now re-
mains in his hands the sum of Four Hundred and
foity-nne dollars and ninety eigh cents after pay
ing all the debts of the estate and expenses OF
administration. and praying for an order of dis
tribution of said money among the heirs Of the
deceased. 1t is ordered, that all persons interest
ed in the estate of A. A. Mason. deceased. he and
appear before the Probate Court of Placer county,
at the Court House. in Auburn, Placer county.
on the 28th day of January, A. D. 1861. at 10
O'clock A. NJ to show cause why an order Of distri-
button should not be made among the heirs Of said
A. A. Mason, deceased. 1t is further ordered,
that copy OF this order be published in the Pla-
Ger Herald a weekly newspaper published in Au-
burn. Placer county, for four successive weeks,
once in each week. before said 2Sth day of Janu-
AIRY. A. p. 1861.
Given under my hand. this 27t day of Decem-
ber A. ID. 1860. e. H. VANDECAR,
Probate Judge, Placer county.
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Probate Notice.
In THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ADAM SMITH
DECEASED

In THE NATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ADAM SMITH,
DECEASED.
In Probate Court, Placer County.
OURSUANT to an order of the Hon. e. H.
Il Vandecar. Probate Judge in and for Placer
county. notice is hereby given that Monday, the
4th day of .bruary, A. D. 1861. at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ of said day at the Court House in Auburn
has been appointed for hearing the application
OF Louis Snitger and Johu Smith, praying that
document now file in this Court purporting
to be the last will and testament of Adam Smith,
deceased, be admitted to probate and the letters
testameptary be issued thereon to said Louis
Snitges nnd John Smith, who are named therein
as Executors, at which time and place all persons
Interested therein may appear and contest the
same.
Givea under my hand, this 9Th day of January,
1861. HENRY GOODING. Clerk
r. Ii. Sibley. Attorney for petitioners.
January 18th. lS6I-4w
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BOOKS! BOOKS!
NEW BOOK STORE,
JULIUS P. BROOKS.

HAS just received . complete stock Of well
il IL selected Books Of oil kinds, to which he in
vites the attention of the public. His stock COM
prses full assortment Of
Standard Literature.
Biographical, Historical, and
Scientific Books.
School Books. &C., &c.
He has also new and superior stock of Blank
Books Stationery, and all other articles pertain.
ing to that branch Of trade, such as
Gold and Steel Pens, Inks Sealing Wax, Wa,
fers, Lead Pencils. Memorandum Books, Diaries
Ink Stands, Calendars, Pocket Books, Reference
Files, Note and Receipt Books, Portfolios, States
Blotting and Tissue Papers, &c., &c.
Also, an elegant assortment of Chessmen, Back.
CANNON Boards, Dice. and Playing Cards.
He will constantly receive by the steamers, the
Atlantic Papers, Magazines, Periodicals, and oil
the novels and light literature Of the day.
Auburn, December 3lst 1859,
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Summons.

The People ef the State Of California to Jacob
Sterling:
You arc hereby Summoned to appear before
me, at my office in Auburn. Placer county, on
Saturday. the 9th day OF February, q. d. 1861, at
10 o'clock, a. M, to answer the complaint of Ours
Frederick. wherein he prays Judgment against
you for the sum of Two Hundred Dollars in an
action for an account for work and labor perform
ed by the said Plaintiff for you and money loaned.
ut your special instance and request. together
with the costs of suit; and take notice, if you
fail SO to appear and answer, Plaintiff will take
Judgment as aforesaid.
Given under my hand, this 9th day of Novcm-
bcr Il. Il. 1860. A. S. GRANT, J. p,
Auburn, Nov. 10. '60-3m Township No. 3.
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Who has not heard of SANDS SARsAPARIILA?
How many has cause to be thankful that it has
cured their ailments, raised them from bed OF
sickness to the enjoyment of health and strength.
We wish every one to benefit by it-but caution
is requirtd-the very success of the Article is
turned against it by the cupidiy of othors, and
numerous preparations of so called 'Sarsaparilla"
are in the market. The original and genuine
article prepared by Sands, being in universal use,
is sold almost everywhere Ask for that and take
no other.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-26

The Mosr IMPORTANT RULE IN SHOOTING
A RIFLE.-ln shooting rifle, if you press
the trigger gradually, so as no. to know the
precise second when the piece is to be dis
charged, you will avoid the nervous start
which is the most common cause of failure
to hit the mark.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-26

THE FUTURE OF VIsAL1A.-A scorrespon.
dent of the Sonora "Democrat" says that
Visalia is destined to be the second CITY of
importance in California. The valley sur
rounding is fifty miles wide by one hundred
long, much Of tho land being the most fer
tile in the world. 1t is very level, and great
preparations are made for ehectual irrigation.
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IT NORCROSS' you will find large assort-
"A ment Of fine Jewelry and Fancy Goods OF
every description just received and expressly
suited for the holiday trade.
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FREcKLEs.-To disperse them, take one
ounce Of lemon juice, quarter of drachm
of sugar; mix them. and let them stand a
few days in glass till the liquor is fit for
use; then rub i, Oh the hands and face oc.
casionallv.
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Grocery & Provision Store,
VIM, B, WILSON,
In Holiness Fire Proof Brick Building.
AUBURN. CAL.

AUBURN, CAL.
HAS opened at the above well.known stand
III Family Grocery Store, where he will keep
at all times full supply of articles demanded by
the trade, such as Flour, Corn Meal, Barley.
Wheat, Bran, Shorts, Beans, Potatoes, Rice,
Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Candles, Fish, Bacon Cord
age Stoneware, oil kinds of Oils and Paints,
Burning Fluids, Window Glass, Brushes, Tar and
Greese. etc, etc.
Fresh Butter, Eggs and Cheese, will be kept
at all times, and families may rely upon obtain
ing the best and freshest in the market.
The patronage of the public Is respectfully
solicited. the undersigned being determined to
sell at the lowest cash rates Remember the
stand in Holmes Brick Building.
WILLIAM B. WILSON.
Auburn June 18th, lS59.--my
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FRUIT TREES!

TIME undersigned would respectfully inform
Il purchasers that he has on hand lot Of
choice Fruit Trees, raised by himself at bis Nur-
sery near Rattlesnake Bar, Placer county, con-
sistng in part of
Choice Standard Apples and Pears--One
and two years Old-.-Pears, Nee.
tarines, Cherries, Apri.
cots and Peaches.
Also, many of the best variety Of Strawberry
Plants, Goosberry and Raspberry plants, Garden
Seeds and plants always on hand rs the seaaon
advances Also. 100000 Grape Cuttings.
All my trees are grown in the mountains and
consequently better suited to plant up here. than
any brought from the Valley or the lower coun-
ties. have raised my trees from the seed, and
warrant them not to be pieces of roots grated on.
They will be sold ns low as any reliable nursery.
man in the State sells them, they oil straight,
from three fourth of an inch to four inches in
dismeter and from five to twenty feet high.
LOUIS E. MILLER.
Miller's Garden, Placer Co.. Dec. %. lS60.-Sm
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OYSTERS.

OYSTERS,
>AMlL1ES will be supplied with Fresh Oysters
:. ~ the rate or 81 IS per hundred in the
'ael'' or 81 90 per hundred shelled. by
GOODKIND d co.
Aqourn, September sth ls6O.-my.
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NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS
SELLING OFF!
Selling off at Cost!!!
DRY GOODS! DRY GoOES!

HNHE undersigned offers his entire Stock of
Il Goods ut Cost--they consist of a general
assortment of LADIES AM GENTLEMEN
FURNISHING GOODS-as he intends to close
out business by the LIST of March next.
N9-All those indebted to the undersigned will
please call and settle l.. KLINE.
Auburn, Jan. 18th, lSGl.-]m
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-Tar New ALMApEN CASE. This import.


= ant case, involving the title to the famous
ouickslver mines, has been decided in the
II. s. District Court, at San Francisco, in
favor Of the claimants, and against the
General Government. The decision howev.
er does not give all that claimants contend
ed for. According to the Sac. Union the
prayer of their petition was for confrma-
tion of two square leagues of land. The
amount Of land confirmed to them by the
decision was seven pertenencias, being two
hundred varas in one direction and fourteen
hundred varas in another. A Spanish vara
is few inches less then yard in length.
1t is not presumed the claimants will be sat-
jsfied with the decision that gives them so
little, and Of course the case will 60 to the
Supreme Court of the United States.
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STATE OF CALIFORN.

/, Henry Gooding, Clerk of the Probate Court,
in and for said county do hereby certify the fore
going to be true copy Of the original order in
said matter now on file in my Office.
In witness whereof | hercunto set my
(- hand and atfiX the seal Of said Court
LIS. this 9th day Of December, A. D..
(--) 1860.
HENRY GOODING, Clerk.
Tuttle IL Hillyer Attorneys
December 29th, l86O.-4w
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DIR. Bowers Blood Purifier,

Dr. BOWeMs BIOOd Purifier,
Will cure Scrofula, Bronchitis, Rheumatism
and all diseases OF the Blood. The Doctor has
used this medicine in his private practice for
nearly twenty years. We only make it public at
the solicitation of those who have used it and
have been so much benefited by it. 1t is put up in
Quart Bottles
at only 81 90 per bottle which makes it the cheap
est medicine in the world.
No Poison!
Most of the Sarsaparila contains mercury or ar
senic, but ours contains nothing dclererious to
health Buy none but DR.. BowEN's BLOOD PURI-
FIR, and we will guarantee that you will be en-
tirely cured.
For sale at the PLAZA DRUG STORE, corner
Of Clay and Kearny streets, San Francisco, and
by all Druggists on the Pacific Coast.
January 10Th, lS6l.-3m
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DYSPEPSIA, FEVER AND AcuE.

Indigestion, sour stomach, water brash, heart
burn billiousness, liver complaint, acidity fatu-
lency, jaundice, change of climate, sick head
ache, loss of appetite, female complaints, oppres-
sion after eating, and general debility are rapidly
effectually and surely cured by the OxYaENATED
BI1TERs
CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE.
Mokelumne Hill, CAL, June 10th, 1858.-Hav.
ing suffered for fifteen years with Dyspepsia in
its worst form, and having consulted with the
best physicians, and tried everything recommeu-
ded without relief, I was induced to try the
OxYGENATED BITTERs and before had taken one
bottle l found myself much better, and continued
taking them until was entirely cured, and now
enjoy rs good health us ever did in my life.
take pleasure in recommending them to all who
are similarly afflicted.
JAMES LANGsHoRE
For sale in California by Redington u Co.,
Henry johnson u Co. and Charles Morrill,, San
Francisco; R. H. Mcdonald II Co., Sacramento;
Rice, Coffin u Co., Marysville; Smith a. Davis,
Portland, Oregon.
January 2lst, 1861
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new STOCK OF
FOREIGN and DOMESTIC
DRY GOODS
JUST RECEIVED AT
PARKINSON'S STORE.
Main street, Auburn.

T7NHE public are notified that Parkinson has
Il Just received a second stock of fashionable
Winter Dry Goods,
and is Offering them at the very lowest rates.
Among the stock will be found the new style Of
Cloak for ludcs-a very handsome article fdress,
imported by the last steamer.
Dress Silks, Plain, and figured. of the best
quality.
Shawls of different kinds, of the latest patterns.
Fashionable Bonnets:
New style of Cashmere Robes;
And Woolen Goods in extensive variety;
French, English and American Prints and
Ginghams
An excellent assortment of Hoop Skirts. from
10 to so springs;
Ladies' Misses, and Chdren's Shoes.
And a variety and style of Carpetng superior
to anything Of the kind ever before offered in this
market to which the attention of housekeepers
is especially directed.
Store in Hardys brick block, opposite the .Ame-
rican Hotel.
Auburn. December 22d. 1860 my
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HVHE PROPRIETORS of the above named
Il Mill are prepared to fill all orders for LUM-
BER ut the shortest notice.
BUILDING AND FLUMING LUMBER,
of every description. of the first quality and the
terms equally reasonable with any Mill in the
county.
Ms- The inspcc ction of the public is respect
fully requested.
N. B.-Orders left at Wells. Fargo Co.'s Ex-
press, Auburn. will receive prompt attention.
October 9th, 1860.-ly.
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The snow is deeper in Downieville than it
has been since 1852. 1t is over three feet
deep along the river, and on the Campton-
Vile ridge, we are informed, it Is twelve
feet in depth.
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MRS. WINsLow, an experienced nurse and fe-
male physician, has soothing syrup for children
teething, which greatly facilitates the process of
teething, by softening the gums, reducing all in
hammation-will allay all pain and is sure to
regulate the bowels Depend upon it, mothers,
it will give rest to yourselves, and relief and
health to your infants Perfectly safe in all cases.
See advertisement in another column.
Nav 18th. 1860
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Placer County Business Directory.

Placer County Business Directory.
HNIlE undersigned intend publishing ut an early
l. day Business Directory Of Placer county,
which will contain much information respect
ing the
Mercantile, Mechanical, Agricultural and
Mineral resources OF the County;
Valuable statistical information the names of pub
lie officers. election returns, calendar. the names
of citizens, who desire an insertion. with their
Post Office address, and much other matter Of in
terest to make a full and valuable Directory.
We will commence the canvass Of the county
Immediately to solicit subscriptions to the Direc
tory. and to collect the statistics and information
above indicated. and hope to meet that influence
and encouragement in our efforts that work of
such public good is deserving.
G. j. BROWN X co.
Dutch Flat. Dec. 22d, $780, 3m
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NEW GOODS
HOLIDAYS!
THE FINEST STOCK OF
JEWELRY
Ever offered in town can be found at the
Store of
M. ANDREWS,
Commercial street, Auburn.
CONSISTING OF
Gold, silver and Diamond Watches of
the best English, Swiss, and American
Etruscan, Carbuncle, Pearl, Coral, Gar
net, Quartz, Jet and Enamelled setts.
Pins and Earrings Of all styles and pat
terms.
Band, Chain, Ribbon and Alumenum
Bracelets.
Diamond, Gold and Enamel Lockcts Of
all styles and patterns.
Gold and Silver Thimbles, Qurtz Seals,
Chains and Gold Keys Of all patterns.
Vest Chains Of Gold, Alumenum 4 Hair.
Gold and Coral Neck Chains of all styles
and patterns.
Gold, Jet, Etruscan, Garnet, and Imita-
ton Diamond Crosses.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Opal, Regard,
Enamelled, and Gold Rings of all styles
and patterns.
Gold and Enamelled Buckles---fine as
Gold and Quartz Slides.
b1ncie, Aiumenum, and Gold sleeve But
Gold, Silver and steel .spectacles.
=, sil yer Card Cases, Cups, Batter Knives,
Salt spoons, etc.
Gold and Silver Pens and Pencils, Of the
best makers.--a great variety.
Silk Hair Ribbon and Leather Guards.
Marine, Calendar and Office Clocks.
All of which will sell at reduced prices for
cash.
re- Watches, Clocks and Jewclry repaired and
warranted.
Nas-All kinds of California Jewelry made to
order.
Engraving and Cutting done with neatness and
dispatch.
NJ. ANDREWS.
Auburn Dec. ODD lS6O-lm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-16
The Women of '61.

It requires great occasions to exhibit the spirit of people. A long career of peace and prosperity develops idleness and luxu- rv. ambition and avarice, and all the selfish and least praiseworthy of human passions, but in times that try mems souls, like those in which we live, the true esprit of nation is manifested. Tine gallant sons of the South, the chivalry, the young and the blave are panting for the conflict and the glory of war, but for disinterested patriot ism and loyal devotion their country give us the women ot' 61 The chronicler of the present time will devote his brightes pages to tell the story of their patriotism and de- votion The pen of the novelist dipped in the tints of the rainbow, will illustrate in thrilling romance their selfsacrifcing spirit, and place them in the niche of fame s proud temple by the side of the heroines of the revolution Whenever the bumper goes round, and the red wine sparkles in in the foming chalice, the toast which will oftenest call up hallowed associations will be the Women of '61.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-16
AN ORDNANCE To authorize the levying Tax for Military and other purposes.

Be a ordained 5y Me people of he Stote 9 Arkansas, in Contention 1ssembfed, That the county court of any county in this State may levy and collect tax on all objects of taxation for State purposes, for mlli' tary defence, and such other purposes as they may deem necessary for the protection of their respective counties; Propidea, That said tax SO assessed, shall not, in any one year. exceed one fourth of one per centnm on the assessed value of said property, and that such county courts may appropriate the internal improvement fund, and all other funds of their respective counties, ex- cept school funds, for the purposes afore- said.
 Be a turther ordained, That, when any county court shall deem it expedient to levy any tax or appropriate any county fund for the purposes aforesaid, it shall be the duty of such county court, or tn judge.thereof, to direct the sheriff to notify each justice, in writing, by personal service, or by leaving copy of such notice at the usual place of abode of such justice that such tax will bo levied and approprla- tion made at the next term of said court, and if such justices do not attend, then the justices that do attend may, by vote of the majority, levy such tax and make such appropriations ss aforesaid,
 Be H furtAsr ordained, That this ordi- nance be subject to repeal either in whole, or in part, by legislative enactment,
 Adopted May 18th, 1861.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-16
Georgia.

The governor of Georgia has issued a proclamation requiring all indebtedness to northern citizens to be paid into the trea- surv of that State. In this move Georgia Is but walking in her revolutionary footsteps. One of the first acts of her colonial legiSla- ture. after the commencement of hosuhtles in l776. was an act eoniscating the per sonal property, indebtedness and real estate held bv British subjects in Georgia and eschcating it to the State. Precisely slml- lar enactments were passed in New York, Sopth Carolina and Virginia. After the cessation of hostilities these acts became the subject of judicial investigation, and the whole subject was adiudicated by the Srnreme Court of the United States, in a case arising under the act of Virginia. and involving the question as to whether the confscation of private property was sus' tained by the public law of the world. The court decided that it was, and sustained the riqhtfulness and legality of the act of Nr ainia. Subsequent decisions of the same tribunal announce the same doctrine, and declare that it is simply a question of policy as to whether the property of alien enemies should be confscated and as to whether the circumstances of the war demand a mitigation of the rigors of public law upon this subject.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-16
Eio.hth DaN.

Convention met at 9 clock, 4. M The reading of the journal was dispensed with.
 AIr. Flanagin, of Clark, introduced the following resolution:
 Rpsolred, That the president of this convention be requested to correspond with the President of the Confederate States. and enquire whether it is the policy of the southern contederacy to contiscate private property, except on the high seas, and if so, whether this confscation is to be effected by state or confederate authority.
 Mr. Totten, of Prairie, in order that he might have an opportunity of placing on record his dissent to this resolution, called for the ayes and noes.
 The resolution was adopted by the fol- lowing vote-ayes 34, noes 27.
 Mir. Batson asked that Mir. Stirman, of Al-sff llrgton; lgton wrlon -was absent at the. oos sage of the ordinance of secession, be per mitted to record his vote in favor of 1t amt to sign the ordinance. Leave granted.
 On motion of Mr. Floyd, the regular order of the day was suspended, and the military bill was taken up, pending the consideration of which. the convention went into secret session.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-16

FnoM ST. LouIs We learn by telegram from Boliver, Missouri, this morning, that the United States troops, surrounded the State troops. near St. Louis, on Friday evening, about four o'clock, and took them prisoner, and as they were marching them to the Arsenal, the citizens fired on Ger man company and killed several, and the company returned the fire killing several That night the rsilroad bridge over the Osage river was burned down, it is sup posed to have been set on fire. No further particulars.
 Since writing the above we received the following by telegraph fEam St. Louis.
 The U, S. soldiers surrounded the State troops, at camp Jackson, with 1000 sol diers. Genl. Frost surrendered uncondi- tionally, the whole command and they are now prisoners of war. The Dutch fired on the American citizens and some twenty three were killed. Intense excitement pre- vails here.-.a, Louis Times, Nay 13.