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KTgz1EG kiss is like seruon: 'it requires two
heads and an application" 1t deals with the hidden
spirit bY means of tangible Symbols 1t Is like faith in
that it is he substance Of things hoped for ltis the
language of Affection the echo Of love and the eoncen
traton 0 bliss is of good report and pleasing TO our
ears it is eloluence dwelling witt sweet accents up
on the lips It Is both instrumental and vocal harmo
MES in language and with a sentiment mteigibly u
all languages and in all ages 1t is the seal OF ia
thcrs blessing the witness Of mothers love, the
"guarautee OF brothers protection, the ''surcty OF
sisters devotion the "gatc" to lovers heaven and
something that friends have nothing to do with.
1t is very fashionable for Misses Of certain age 70 in
sst that t is all foo4hness, and decidedly silly We
never hear such an expression without thinking OF
circumstance that actually occurred somewhere in Indr
ana if We remember rightly. 4 gentleman stopped at
house by the wayside for information as to the route
he was taking and found woman ironing, with her
little child trying to amuse itself upon the floor the
little one was some two and half years Old very neatly
dressed evidently scrupUlousy cared for, and eminent
rs handsome The gentleman, while talking to the
mother picked up the child and Rsscdit the little one
looked up in such perfect asonishment that the gentle
man remarked. WHY little dear, one would think
tbat Won were not used 70 being kissed" The mother
answered for the child y don't believe, sir that she
was ever kissed before in her life. I'm sure | never
did such thing and never knew it. fatIer to do So
Lord have mercy that child and send 1t somebody
to love it. was the prayer Of thegcnhema9, rs he made
sure that his wallet in its place, and took himself
out of the house fast possible Not to know tic
holy kiss Of mother the fondinE embrace OF father.
the earnest press OF brothers and sisters, Is 80 tail
in the development of tie soul in essential and vital
degree and surely what IS wondrous holy in infancy
so refined in chilh0o3 worthy in parents, ami 50
prevalent upon the heardstoac is not matter to ="
disposed Of with sneor or dismissed with a pooh
Kissing Ike the marriage bells, or the blessed truths o.
Of the blessed bible out; it is, like thcr.
always rev fresh aad Interesting; and for the same
reason-viz it deals with the affections, unlike the n
+eec loves the familiar delights in the old and is coy
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Self Conquest.

mou1 ny : l 'gllg y Il'c nl'A ner 2ne I re9 i'r
nyena ana II ShG cont pfHg the tears lAto the Due
eyes 0eioiG I"e 2oaey,hooh Is over! my name isn
bHu&e ~ she IS the most oWdacioa7 oid tnng she
oFer,hao'ea al her "aFoFooe Yesterday, before she
couia get mere ana as passed tnroogh the entry
he'ia 'ir HI1bc,i'8 20 Hot9 SIX Stochll7S' husPh
fo!ed u3uefcio mes: "ohuer Il sac thlHS VIII nave
tAeh Fonea mere: ea9FoiQefe0 RghcaPS slik dresses
/ ~ ~oestIactio!l d ana rum!
Ih tell you what Bridget there never was house
oul'' W. sH" was enough ioi =" lies 20 hFel, ana
you WIN ma our tnat TINS wont pc reckon
ha' 1e",72 hLHl"' Tears s'1ia 'he youiiS hu72aho
as ne returned from the counting room one day about
noi'l alef aiC. WIZ ooH oi ANXIETY ne
ittN He cIoSes 20 NJ breast iei me- YOU 90 no. 50
soon repent your choiee? The ILte rosy mouth was
eiu up teiPtgS loF KISS ana IN those oiae eyes ne
tt4u +, Ile an aiS" q ~ heAFI "'s Seeh4nS.
W hdI litu: IS your petcaatIy sex Lan you dfess
your har to st you: o. are you III despair because you
eah l'c!ue III "hcA OF your dresses you Iook Tue
Pftlles!:
DoI. oc tiuic'IouS, 1@ttS1 5dlN b'in', lauSHihS
anu crying 'oSetne ee nervous taat Is atl am SO
Sl&Q you nave come nome
Harry elt sure that "asn all, but ne forebore to
question Aer ttAer oF he iet very sure she would tell
nm ~ L" soo9 tlhie.
rae ttuIn was Harry smother uRa oeeh recurring heF
oaugnVer-ih-ia% al tae morning upon the deseneracy
oi Ie tth!ea-toted Snc Nou!aht thihk 81 PuLuhg On
al me hne taings her trends had been so toosh as TO
rig hct OUT ~! 'HeS were no no" as tey used 70 oe
' !! 1iatF! SSFe heF PoeKeI money, sue had pettcF
give It 70 sP % Keep anu not oe spending Il lor non
~ lISs @ ',', ."l.S y l,'I5 va - sssI nuS'@no
..3us' ''l, H.e sle "o'u iv'e 9A 'na' goEisI,
IN u 'i5 "oi'e V'S'! ua3 W SeS l'si 'n"'"e' anu
''s1st'
Ell" l,s'enea ~ s:'St auazelnenl' sne "aS
m rIgSl .eI al1so'a'5 s'I ou' sI ""s very
iue eo,oI c's auu "Gut IPioI! "a .'eF eeeh' ool 5e
'.eA sle lyi. S.I "TLe SS'n6 70 nSF eEs' 5oF
Te n'1 30 ,4.'5' tl"G v ao" l's 20 see '"c"l l&
vi 'i oa o[ nan 5e'5gu sIe Say A. oE moment OF
49,, --''I.-5 '.s G'.?tsI, 70 IcYg u! oI5 owl.
.g,, -.o,' msfe " 7 ron n.os''s ~ oli'
WY - al ' ',,- ls4 "a i,o.'. G,'' ~ room, , ~
anu ~ -I ana ia'.St 1"g S '5Gs' o. usaI o9D }ISn!
@on ;r os uio'aIeI % Sa.u 'He !ouI6 1lls am
!. gu o,s ~ I'M 'l' '1 o. ',iI''e
anu tne teDsll1ua Gus ones N4go come - sP'IG q ncE de-
e Gs,liIalionS' puI SIGn ane t3o91 u marry oear
1i"Ii "oI'' e"t 1'G s"'.u , ~ - % vel lleL s5
good sense if she was young and she said TO herself
no thar would not DO tAen We vi" nave TO take sides
with one or the other ana either way II "lI make trout
bic 1t may wean hls love from me; no, no, will tr!
to get along without hHt "lSa mad known more
about her before came mere TO tiFe.
And so she Smiea ana chaitere4 ga.l3 with barry
and hoped she had SCI It down to the account OF 'ner
Yousness. Still tie hours passed slowly when he was
abscnt at ms business and she tct uneasy every time
She heard step on the starr lest the od LADY should
subject her TO trial.
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Tuesday morning last, eight or nine persons passed
through Raleigh North Carolina, on their way north
from South Carolina, in charge Of Adams express
with their heads shaved consigned 70 Abe lincoln or
his agents
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A SECOND MEpE1RA.-Kely's island in lake Erie, is
all vineyard The principal grape is the Catawba,
viii produce 1000 Ms OF grapes worth s+56 At 81 ets
per popna
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MtNDEN FEMALE CCLIsESE
FACULTY:
REV. J. FRANKLIN FORD,
President and Professor Of Mental and Moral Philosophy
and the NaturaFScieuccs.
MISS CATHARjNE f. COLEMAN,
Vice Principal, and Instructrcss in Mathematic and
English Literature.
MISS L. BRAlNERD,
InsuctTess in the Physical Sciences Composition and
MISS THEODOCIA JOHNSON,
Instructrcss in the English Branches.
MISS -------
Instrucress in the Primary and Academic Department
PROF. GEO. C. TAYLOR,
Music the Harp, Piano and sViohH.
PROF. J, LUTHER,
husic-Fiano, Guitar, Violin, &c.
MISS MARY A. COLEMAN,
nusic-Eiano Guitar and Vocal
MILE J.. DURAND, (of Fraucel
Instructress III French and Music
MRS Z. Z. T. THOMPSON,
Instructress in the Ornamental Department.
Terms, etc.
cSchOlastic yearis divided into terms of twenty
one weeks each, Tho Ahtumual Term commences on
the first Monday Of October; the Spring Term mmedi-
atelv succeeds, VACATION and closes IN July
The terms for tuition payable quarterly in advance;
but when delayed beyond the close Of the term interest
WILDE charged For the term OF tWentrone weeks they
are as follows
Tuition ia Alphabetic Department .......... SIS 90
Tuition in Academic Department and Freshman.
Tuition il Collegiate Department, three highest
classes. ...,.... Is 90
Incidental Expenses 90
Afusc-Pian0-forte Guitar. 80 90
on harp -........ ...- ..-..... AZ ty
Drawing and Painting g.........,....,........ l5 90
French Latin and Italian, each l2 90
Wax-wor per course Of lessons. ............ 10 90
Fee for graduation 10 90
Boarding, including lights washing, &e,,...... 50 90
Puns en7crinc at tie opening Of The term or within
two weeks thereafter will be charged for the term
will anr deduction bemade for absence Provi-
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KEACUI FEMALE COLLEGE.
NV


REr. J. Il. TUCKER.
President and Professor Of Mental and Moral Science
and ancient Languages
Miss $. G. WILCOX.
Instrucrress in English Literature
MISS SALLIE p. SCOGIN,
Instructrcssin Mathematics and the Physical Sciences
MIss KATE HILL,
Instructress in Academic Department
PROF. c. F. SCHULTZ.
Instructor Of Music-Pieuo, Guitar and Violin,
MISS SALLIE e. CARLTON,
Instructress in Music--Pano and Guitar
MISS WILCOX,
Instructress in French and the Ornamental Department
REV J. Fl. TUCKER AND LADY,
Stewards Department
MRs. L. 81. JENKINS,
MatrOa.
The tutumnal Term Of this Institution commences on
the lst Monday of September the Spring Term will i'm
mediatcy succeed, without any vacation. Each Term
twenty-one weeks.
Rates Of Tuition for the Term Of wentyone weeks as
follows:
In Primary Department sl5 %
In Academic Department. ............ % o.
In Collegiate Department .,.................. . 0(
Incidental Expense 0C
Music Piano or Guitar p 0f
Drawing and Painting 10 &C
Embroidery 70 0C
Beard including fuel lights, and washing. So sc
Pupils entering at the opening Of the Term or withr
two weeks thereafter charged for the Term No de
deduction for absence except IN Of protraced i'll
ness. TH0S NJ GAILIN,
aug %, ,l56o President Board of Trustees
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a MELANCHOLY 0ocUEaEScE.--On Wednesday night,
at ten minutes past IL, the two express trans-one
from Raleigh coided about two miles beyond Queries
turn out the point which they should have met and
fatal injuries have been received by Of the road
hanGs
The facts as far as have been able to learn them
are that the train which left Charlotte passed two miles
beyond the station in consequence Of the inability OF
the engineer shut off the steam when the down train
met in collision
Two engines were badly smashed.
Engineer White, on the down train was badly cut
around the abdomen and otherwise niured-thought
to be fatal
The engineer the up train vas slightly injured.
Two train hands-fPee negroes-were also Injured
one Of them very seriously if not fatally Dick had
both egsbroken.
The ngers--a large nuFnber-wth the exception
of three, escaped without injury Those three were
slightly bruised.
Rufus Barrnger, Esq, Of Concord, was on the train
bound to Charlotte aud escaped are pleased state
without receiving serious injuries, although he is some
what bruised in consequence Of being thrown against
the door of the ear when the collision occurred.
a searching investigation viii, 70 doubt, be made L
ascertain why the up train not stopped and elayet
at the turn out. We hopeit will be satisfactory shosr
that the occurrence was purely accidental.
ECharlotte On. c. Bulletin.
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EgLIPSE TEYERY STABLEs,

CoRsER OF Texas AND EDWARD STREETs SHREVEPORT, la
lzg8=lsz163c q 1ss3zasg THE undersigned having pur
Fts5+l- ~ chased this well known estob
EEts2S~2as}E Gsslaz= lishment beg leave to intorh
the citizens Of Shreveport and the public generally that
they are prepared accommodate the community with
short or long drives rides on horseback hacks, bug
gjes and carriages to hire they preparedo carry pas
sengers to aug part OF the country the State out Of
IT, horses kept by the day, week month The stables
are well ventilated ana we'll supplied with tho best Of
provender. Having employed experienced ostlcrs, no
pains or expenses will be spared give satisfaction TO
all those who will favor them with their patronage
SIMS GANBLIN i co.
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cOGyAC BRANDIES, WINES, SEGARS, &c
Wholesale Dealers in
v,ssyI, ToBAcco FINE GRoCERIEs aud PLANTATION Sup
il-a''N marchI-ly.
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4 J. VAN BIBBER 4 Co,
TIRREIL 6 BATES


vrv A. HANNET Co., respectfully inform their
w , customers and friends they have removed to the
new and spacious stores Ecs' d2 and 81 GraVIer
street. -,,,ir;,,, f,Il
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n. D. UUNUF tI'.
O,oTToy FACTORS, Commission and Forwarding
CILttcLants. No. y Carondclet street, Union Row
y '55. m marcblT-ly
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Il, v pfgKAaD CLAIHoRSE sTEELE. FERDINAND PISkARD.
PINCKARD, STEELE & Co,
IL Craviara and Tchoupoulas Streets, \. Orleans,
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DIE for the season. u,vvrv | ~
.,,i G4 rfrayer Street, between Camp and Magazine
New Orleans, October IL, 1862.
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lluT / ZIEGLER,
r a o r R II s

Il. +. q. l. U * u 4 ~ A. >
i -Ez STREET. .lT5
-.. .r rrack streets, New Orleans.
-a--Hr.-g from Europe and the North
uporS, Winas, BrandieS
% which they call the special
s. planters and country mer-
selves to furnish their friends
" house in the trade Ia the ci-
3 only small portion Of their
Iaute Sauteruc;)
}grsIC;
der 5aignette cognae;
Z, breton, 62 1905, Do; Do;
iorris. u lsl5, d;
n1y Port:
ldeira EP;
BON Whiskcy;
..r -ludT and Gin;
4aH- .Hn-u, Pllts ana quarts
8u do tnnsatte ana assorted Cordisls;
80 cases Brandy Cherries;
VI dr. Fruits in brandy, and IN their o"n JUICE;
% boxes Swiss Cheese
2l9 Limburger Chceses;
800 kegs Holland HaTringSi
Hl cass7 SLr3ines;
Goshen and Western Butter and Cheese;
L9ai, crushed powdered and broken Sugar,
Ro Hlyaaa ald Java Coffee;
Green and Black Teas, ofeyery quality;
Tobacco candles soap, spices pickles, sanceS, ketcR-
g13 mustard pepper, preserves, uavana sweet meats,
olives clD,rs aacaOvie5, Almonds Tais!ns ugs prunes
rra1t7 dates ilberts chasDut3 cfanperlcs macGcFeI
salmon shad Goldfish buckHbeat, salad, olive and lard
oils 1zlr-curcI hams buffalo tongues family bcei pork,
ETC., etc.. all ofthe best quality. -.
Orders from the country punc1nlly AMI carefully MED
Country merchant and others visiting the city are invited
aaca3s SCHMIDT & zIEGLER.
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SHREVEPORT FEMALE INSTITUTE.

SHREVEPORT FEMALE INSTITUTE.
nRs VI. b. HAY.
Principal and tnsructress IN Ri Cher English and French
Mss S. W GrBBs,
iustTuctress in Musical Department,
sFaa The second term Of this institution will begin
fl 4SsA Monday, September in the house former
g{TE5#sS " occupied by Col. B N. johnson, corner
Ssg5S5 Of Travis and Mcneil streets
cgkI TERMS.
0rthOgraphy reading, writing, primary geogra 29a M
ply mental arithmetic, per term Of u weeks. ! ~
Geography, grammar history, arithmetic, alge
bra, geometry, physical mental and moral SO o9
Latin and French each. 90
YAK oTk.-.. ..Iu w
PaintingWaer coors or Grccian ..............l 90
Music ''-@o ~ ~
Embroidery, .............. ................lo 10 V9
Incidental expenses, ....... .............-... %
Payable onehaf in advance, the remainder at the close
Of the session No deduction except in case OF prorac
ted illness.
Additional teachers will be secured as the increase of
pupils may demand augl5
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II D. NITNS a BROS.

= -
..rrse1ON AND FORWARDING MERCHANTS,
(i0AlL,r NJ Common and Front Street, New Orleans
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THE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
GITUATED near Shreveport will be again opened for
= the reception Of pupils on the IN MONDAY, THE 9TH
OF JATUARY, 1850.
Charges:
1T For board tuition, washing fuel lights
&c, per session of months, 1925 90
I'd For day scholars persession of months, SO 90
No pupil received for less than five months, no deduc
toa for absence except in case of prorracted illness
Al charges to be paid strictly, half n advance.
January /, 1860 Principal and Proprietor.
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(iJunbarts. No , Front street, Opposite the Canal
Y - yew Orleans. Particular attention given
'I:r-gand Shipping orders for Western Produce from
a3 r.. E.. a. june9
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YERANDAH HOTEL.

oi4ICA VI NAtitl1 'A-Nt = k'4i'le o'A|S'9-
ssI1Ss>-L The subscriber having leased the above
EasEsesE.A new aud commodious house, and has
ss4asA1s4s fitted it mp with furniture, informs
thetraveIng public that he is prepared to accono-
date guests pledging himsetha nothing shall be want
ing OF his part give satisfaction The table will al all
times be served with every decacy Of the season, pre-
pared By experienced cooks while The servants and val
ters are attentive and polite The Yerandah Hotel being
located in quiet and agreeable part Of the town. and a.
the same time only few steps from the steamboat land
ing and centre of business affords unusual inducements
to Travellers who will at all times ndit comfortable
home Prices moderate novel 5. 2. DAY.
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Mr. Scribe. retired French dramatist, has az income
upwards Of f7o0o year the friits o Dis i''efsf
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I'D UssETS- Double back rivited Russet at s14 90 q
Ia dozen. a. HUNT d Co., on The Leyee.
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4. HUM 8 20,
On Levea third door below Texas Street
G,rnrnnnrt lnrch ls ISEn.
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Phelnn's Patent Combination Cushion
and Model Billiard Tables,
SUM MONS.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, | ..

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CO
County OF PLACER.
District Court Of the Eleventh Judicial District
of said State
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, To
JANE LEvINGs. GREETING:
VOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED. to answer
il the complaint Of o. X Levings in said
Court filed against you, within ten days from
the service OF this Writ. exclusive of the day OF
service, if served on you in this County. but if
served on you without said County. and within
said District, twenty days. Int if served on YOU
without said County and District then in forty
days from such service. exclusive of the day Of
service in an action commenced on the 18th day
of July. 1861. in said Court, wherein Plaintiff
prays judgment against you for Decree Of Di-
vorcc from bed. board and the Bon Is of Matrl
mony existing between you and Plaintiff be for
ever dissolved. and all of which is more fully set
forth in the original compl int. u certified copy
of which has been placed in the Post Office at
Auburn, directed to WhtestOwn, Oneida county
New York, and to which you are particularly re-
ferred And you IRE hereby notified that if you
fail to answer the complaint us directed. Plalntff
will take judgment by default and apply to the
Court for the relief demanded.
In witness whereof l, Henry Good
ing, Clerk of the Eleventh Judi
(~l cial District Court aforesaid, do
JLS} hereunto set my hand and impress
)~1 the Seal of said Court, at Office
in Auburn, this 18th day of July,
A. d. 1861.
HENRY COOLING, Clerk.
P. II. Sblcy. Plf's Atty.
July 10th, l86l.-3m.
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APOTHECARIES HALL.
Charles T.. lesson,
SUCCESSOR TO II. II. HAwKINs,)
Druggist and Chemist.

LNROM IN after this date, I shall be in receipt
IL and keep constantly on hand full supply
of fresh and pure Drugs Medicines and Chcmi-
calls of the best American and English manufac
turers; Il full assortment of all the valuable
Patent Medicines, and Il select stock OF French
English, and American Periuneries and Toilet
articles comprising in part of
Lubns celebrated Extract and Pomades, Piesse
and Lubin Perfumes Frangipani pomadcs and
Philocome. Violet powder Murray's Florida Wa
ter. Bathing Cologne and Bay Rum. Burnetts
Cocoaine for the hair, Oriental tooth wash,
Woods and Fsh's Hair Rcstoraives. Balm OF
thousand flowers. Bachelors Hair dye. Hair
Nail aud tooth brushes, Toilet COMBS Bandolinc
and Cosmetic, fine and coarse Sponges etc. ETC.,
! shall also manufacture and keep constantly
on han the solution OF Citrate OF Magnesit or
sometimes called "Purgative Lemonlle.' th"
most elegant purgatve in at present. resem-
bling more glass Of lemonade or mineral water
than a nauseous dose of Blac kdraught or c.. stor
Oil.
An experience Of nearly ten years. part Of
which in one Of the largest retail drug stores in
San Francisco enables me to guarantee accuracy.
ncatnrss and despatch in every branch Of my
business. and Physicians country dealers, and
families can place the utmost confidence in the
reliability and quality of every article prepared
and sold ut my establishment corner Of CONNER
cal and Nam streets, Auburn.
July 9Th. 1861.
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SANDS SARsAPARILLA.--Although scrofula is
generally inherited, yet it is possible for those
born with perfectly sound constitution to be-
come Scrofulous, from living upon improper diet.
exposing themselves to mephitc gases, or mala-
ra or from inactive digestion all of which i'm
pair the vitality of the blood, rendering it thick
ened and infamed, until eruptons break out upon
the surface Of the body. In this exigency nothing
is so cffcacious as SANDS SARSAPARILLA
to purify the blood, promote u healthy circulation.
strengthen the functional organs of the stomach
and effect Il radical cure
The Placer herald., 1861-07-27

SAN MATEo GAzETrE.-Downer & Co.
have purchased this paper, and w. X. God.
frey retires. Godfrey has conducted the pa.
per for two and third years, and on reiir-
ing, says:
IL have opened account with only three
persons since have conducted the business.
have. not lost, including everything, the
sum Of fifty dollars since my commence.
ment OF this paper. l do not owe single
debt of any kind whatever, aud hereby agree
to pay any person a premium of ten dollars
upon every Indebtedness of any kind that
can be shown against me-"
We advise Barnum to catch Godfrey for
his show. The man who has pub ished
paper two years and four months and only
lost $50 ty bad debts is greater curiosity
than the Aztec children, the Abinos or the
What Is lt?" All the showmen in the
country will be in full chase after Godfrey.
The Placer herald., 1861-07-27

-. c;tv. your readers will learn that we are
TLalv to be consumed. Last night in the
,.nsa , of half a dozen hours, there were onlv
,bree fires. The city appears to be full Of
;ocepdiaries, who pass from street to street,
and select for the torch the most combusti
hla of wooden buildings. The loss to iudi
y;dusls The last month has been quite consid
.rabIe,-though the gain to the general APP
rearsnce of the city is equally as great. IF
ihis work only continues, good business
w;I be made for builders and brick manu-
hcturers.
BUSINESS STILL DULL.
Merchants continue to grumble, and
belieye with good cause. Business is dull,
and no humbug. But for the trade to Wash.
"a and the silver country, I hardly know
what would become Of our city wholesalers.
Il is generally estimated that few houses are
now making more than expenses-and tight
work at that where interest has TO be paid.
STEAMBOAT OPPOSITION
still continues, withstandng the steamer
Nevada has again broken her back bone.
A little steamer known as the Enterprise,
has taken her berth, and left to day, for the
yrst time, for San Francisco.
THAT BLUE BADGE
worn by many about the city seems of late
to have attracted notice. What it means, is
A great query among the Republicans
Some think it means, "true blue" while
Others imagine it is insignia Of jeff Davis.
It is strange what insignificant things will
create n sensation nova DAYS.
THE WAR NEWS.
1t is generally expected here that bloody
encounter ere this, has taken place, in Vir.
suia between the forces under Gen. Patter
son and Gen. Johnson, and the greatest anx-
iety is felt for the result. 1t is anticipated
should the Federal forces receive a severe
defeat, in the opening Of the campaign. that
the success of the Southern Confederacy
would be inevitable. Therefore the Union
men here are extremely excited about
these days. MORE ANON.