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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

The French census recently taken, dis
closes some curious facts. Among these is
an excess of marriages in the large towns
and cities of France over those in the cOun-
try, proportionately to population. 1t also
appears that but about seven widows in
every hundred marry again, while twice
that ratio of widowers re enter the cOnnuD
bal state. A majority of male children are
shown to be born of parents of nearly the
same age. The average duration of wed.
ded life, in 1856, was twenty-five years,
against twenty three years and two months
in 1886. One-third of the men, and about
one half of the women yearly married, are
unable to sign their names. This proper
ton, however, does not hold in the Depart.
ment of the Seine, where only one man in
nineteen, and one woman in six are unable
to write. In the same department, also the
proportion OF children born out of wedlock
and legitimated by tie subsequent marriage
of their parents, is nnch greater than in the
provincial towns, and is smallest OF all in
the rural districts.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

- A good looking young woman, wife Of
John Hanton, of Ohio, was arrested at
Wheeling, Virginia, few days ago. Her
husband was in i'll health, and had been
attended by a travelling doctor named
Greenough. This doctor did the husband
no good, and won thefancy of his wife. S he
took two hundred dollars and her husbands
watch and went to Wheeling to meet the
doctor and go off with him. She was car
tried home.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-18

= The citizens of Westmoreland county
Virginia, have invited John G. Breckin-
ridge to make his home among them. They
promise that be shall there be properly APP
preciated and cherished.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
SAN FRANCISCO.

itching humors, &c. Many persons afte, hit
relieved of all external diseose suppose tSa1sg
selves cured, but after few months find tbor ne4
troubled with various symptoms which thew nou uae
had before, and which they find it imposs;h Liver
relieve. TO all who are afflicted in this way NJ y
Young would particularly recommend tria, ~ ~
his skill. The symptoms with which v "n"i OF
troubled are caused by tants in the blood wh;ae
sooner or later will destroy health and hnppiness
No person who has ever had an attack of epv rs
vate complaint should fail to consult Dr. Yon pr.
and take few bottles of his invaluable purifyipS
medicine, as they can rest assured that ibe;ss
blood is in perfectly pure and healthy condition
and that every trace of disease is removed frO,.
the system. 'A'
Recent cases cured in from two to five dave
without change of diet or hindrance from busnsss,
or no fee. DR.. J. c. YOUNG.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
METROPOLITAN HOTEL,
Southwest cor. Bush and SansOme streets
SAN FRANCISCO.

yRVIIIS popular and we'll established Hotel still
continues to enjoy the patronage of the pub
lie. for which the proprietors beg most respect
fully to return their greatiul Acknowledgements,
and avail themselves OF this opportunity to as
sure their patrons that no effort shall be spared
on their part. to maintain the enviable reputation
of the Metropolitan rs first class house.
The Metropolitan is fire-proot, and hardlinished
throughout.
The Metropolitan rs the largest Hotel. and has
the most spacious balls, and the best lighted and
ventilated rooms Of any upon the Pacific coast.
The Metropolitan is situated in the business
mart of the city and is centrally located between
the landings of the Ocean and River steameres.
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 Dining room has twenty scpa-
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 q
Co. IS luxurious and justly celebrated
Premium Spring Mattresses,
which insure the most refreshing sleep.
The Metropolitan Coach will always be at
the Landing u BON the arrival OF steamers, to car
~ passengers to the Hotel.
Last but not least the charges at the Metro
politan will be moderate and adopted to the
state Of the times. ARMSTRONG Il TODD.
Proprietors.
January goth. 1861.
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CERTIFICATE.

Voluntary Certificate from Don Pedros D..
Being DESTROYS of benefitting my fellow mon .s
much as possible induces me to come before az
public and certify to the following facts: In JnI1
last called upon DR.. j. c. Young for medical
advice. was then laboring under a dizzin css "
my heed. a very tedious pain in nv back ~
hips weakness in my legs and arms. loss Of mem'
Org, sore eyes, palpitation of the heart, extrem.
nervousness and general debility; WINS 50 hoS
that | was compelled to suspend business Ane..
a careful examination of my case, Dr. Xounp nro-
nounced the case curabe, and commenced tokino
the medicine he prescribed, and the result is boi
am now perfectly well to all appearances M.
though not so strong as | could wish, yet lam
constantly gafnng. aad can do as good day's
work as any Of the men in my locality, Ths
reason for publishing the above is to counterac,
that widespread rascolly cmpiricism which ia
stalking with such destruction throughout thi,
otherwise blessed country.
B. L. MANNING, Residence Don Pedro's RI,
REMEMBER.-Th DR.. J. Young's Office for tie
treatment OF Private diseases. is at ISL Clay st.,
opposite the upper corner OF the Plaza.
REMEaBER.- That DR.. Young wants no patien;
but those fully capable of approaching and dis.
tingaishing the services of regular, thorough
bred physician, from the paltry, unlearned and
tri1ing quack
REMEMBER.-Tb DR.. Young is the only repu
lar bred physician advertising to cure diseases
of imprudence.
REMEMBER.-Dr DR.. Young's remedies and treat
ment are entirely unknown to all others Pre-
pared, from a life spent in the hospitals Of Ea-
rope and the first in this country from pur,
chemicals imported
REMEMBER THAT Dr. j. C. Young gives eyerg
attention to diseases peculiar to females.
Office ISL Clay street, opposite the upper cor
ner Of the Plaza.
January 10Th, 1S6l-3mo,
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
&C.

BLOW PIPES, various styles. Brush wheels.
Chevalier's Lahes EXcavators. Burrs and drills
pl,in round steel wire handles. Pinion wire very
neat. Ivory handles, Pearl handles. FILES Sep
arating Oval stump, Molar single curve, Molar
double curve. FORCEPS - Chevaler's extra
quality. GOLD FOIL-Watts Crystal Jones q
Whites. Abbey & Sons, Adhesive Grindstones,
Grinding Apparatus-Iron, accelerated motion
Impression Cups Stump extractors Screws
LANCETS-Ivory handles fixed blades, Pearl
handles do, Pocket, she'll handle one blade pock-
ct do ? blades. Pocket do blades Mouth glasses
all kinds Mouth Dstcnders Plate Cutters, Plug
ging lnstruments-Steel handle, file cut, Ivory
handle, octagon. Ivory handle, octagon. large
Pearl handle, gold mounted, Plate Shears, Seal
ing Observation-Disclosures same as pluggers Saw
frames, Tin Foil--Jones q Whites oh. pure teeth
Jones * Whites plain, Jones & Whites Gum
Turkeys, various patterns Pinchers, Hooks.
Elevators. right and left. Also every article used
by Dentists. We have made permanent arrange
ments for Dental stock, and will at all times be
we'll supplied.
R. II. MCDONALD X CO.,
Druggists, SacromentO
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
"FIoAT TANDn-The Stockton ReDublic1n

FLOAT LAND."-The Stockton Republican
remarks: We presume that few persons are
aware that in this agricultural district there
is quite large tracts of land that actually
float upon deep water. The soil Of them
is some or three feet in depth, and 20
foot polo forced thr ,ugh it finds no bottom
below, as there is usually lake of great
depth beneath it, This we should say Is at
high tide, for the lands rise and fall with it.
Some Of the tracts are very superior grazing
land, and large quantities Of hay are cut
upon it, persons going with their carts, ami
mails and machinery upon the tracts At
high water the lands bend up ahead, like n
small bill, when heavy team passes over it
which embarrasses the cattle very much.
they are generally over it at low tide. The
bending is like that of ice in some stages,
and there are Air holes in the land. Persons
navigating sloughs are sometimes com eled
to pry an acre or two one side or the other
to afford room for their vessels TO pass.
These singular formations originate, proba-
bly,, from floating tuIe and other drift
stutfs which have collected and by some
means have sunk under the wafer sufficient
IL 40 receive the sediment left by floods for
years The owners of these lands intend
by artificial means, to double the depth of
the soil on their islands, considering them a
valuable part Of their POSSESSIONS
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

DISSECTING Instruments. Eye Instruments.
Obstetrcal Instruments. Polypus Forceps Pro-
bangs, with sponge, Post Mortem Instruments,
Pocket Instruments -Aylet's Multunl in Minm.
Trepaning instruments Sneculums Ticmans pat
cnt three blades, Stethoscopes Syringcs, Nc, NC.
TRUSsEs, SUPPORTERS, ETC, ETC.
ANKLETS, Kneo-caps. Supporters Fitche' S
Abdominal Marsh do. I.andon S do, Suspcnsory
ban lagos cotton and silk. Trusses Marshs. sin
gle and double, style, Phelps, single and
double, right and left, Chase's single do, HILLS
single do. Silk Stocking, long and medium.
Together with large and select assortment of
articles in the above line. of our own Importation
to which we call the special attention of Phys-
clan and Druggists.
W. III. RIcDONAED & CO.,
Importing Druggists, Sacramento.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
ESEEsGEkSsS Ess.BOU
Billiard TABLES, with

T1HE subscriber desires to inform the public that
l. he has now exhibition mt
PHELAN'S NEW BILLIARD SALOON,
Montgomery street. opposite the Metropolitan
Theatre one of the above mentioned BILLIARD
TABLES. and cordially invites the patrons Of
the NOBLE GAME to call and examine it, The
Great Master. Mons. Berger, speaks of the tables
in the highest terms of commentator. To phi
vate families these Tables commend themselves
especially on account OF their convenient size
and an article OF furniture for private dwell
ling. there is nothing more desirable in short
no household or mansion with any pretcnson to
being well regulated should be without one
Gentlemen about to huild residences should by
all means make provision for ~ Billiard Room,
whore their family can enjoy the noble, graceful
aud health giving game of Billiards.
NJ f. HUGHES,
Billiard Table Manufacturers
And Agent for Phelan's Patel Combination
Cushions, ETC.. etc.
re-" Exhibition and Salesroom, No. 72O and 1872
Montgomery street.
- Mandatory, Market street, opposite Or
phan Asylum, San Francisco.
July goth. lS6l.-3m
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
A Gard from Elias Howe, Jr.

All persons are cautioned not to make deal in,
or use, any Sewing Machines which sew from two
spools and make the stitch known as the GROVER
q BAKER stitch, unless the same are purchased
from the GROVER q BAKER SEWING MA
CHINE COMPANY, or their Agents. or Licensees
and stamped under my patent, of September 10th
1916.
Said Company and their Licensees, alone, are
legally authorized under their own patents, and
my said patent, during the extended term thereof
to make and sell this kind of Sewing Machine
and all others are piracies, upon my said patent
and will lie dealt with accordingly wherever
found. ELIAS HOWE, JR.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28

RAIN CoM1NG.-The Red Bluff Indepen-
dent thinks rain is coming soon. 1t says
the mountains are hidden behind banks of
smoky clouds, and wells are beginning to
swell in size-sure forerunners, in that lat-
tnde, of approaching winter
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
H. ii. McDONALD Il co.
DRUGS AND M DIClNES.

VI Z nave received, y.
rom new / OK ana pos
3u ooa,, hA'ra : hlquor,c'
L3oVIos :, pes Gum Ar'o' {
l0UlnH turkey opium "
!oalue = Ioi,tsSa'
lZoOozs ou!' 1''ili''ic
IuooA' '9tty nm le'
OWNS ,2ui' w. -nui '''''io'
IOOoZS MI. oliver pure
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ware. Etc. Etc.
With complete assortment Of all goods kept in
a well supplied Wholesale Drug Store. which we
purchase invariably of the best qualities. and at
the lowest cash rates in the Atlantic States. Eng
land France and Germany.
Our arrangements are such Ns to have or goods
arrive here by almost every clipper ship. also by
each steamer per express. all such goods us are
the most liable to injury from long sea voyage,
thereby enabling Us 10 keep our stock fresh and
lnll.
oar experience in The Drug Trade Of California.
since 1919. may be sufficient guarantee that all
orders sent to us will be executed on as favorable
terms If not more so. than the same quantity OF
goods can lie obtained on the Pacific coast. and
with promptness and dispatch and careful pack
ing, we trust not only to give satisfaction but to
offer Inducements wc,l worthy Of Purchasers,
Sacramento, being the great center and dlstllb-
uting point for all Northern California. holds out
inducements in itself to Merchants in the interior
to visit Tits advantages are unequaled by any
other city or tie Pacific.
We have perfect arrangements with the Manu-
lncturers Ola great many articles in our line. such
as Alcohol Turpentine. Coal Oil Kerosene. Lard
of all kinds Plaster Paris Marble Dust. Surgical
aud Dental Instruments etc. giving us facilities
for supplying the trade that no other house pos
Sesses Oh the coast.
With increased facilities we are now selling
much lower than usual, and feel confident that
no house in California can oiftr greater induce
ments than ourselves in either price or quality
a personal examination of our stock is respect
fully solicited. Orders by Mail. Express or
otherwise, will receive the most prompt and care
tul attention.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
pheIan,s Patent Combination Cushions
and NaOdei billiard tables.

And Billiard Trimmings Of every description
Parties DESTROYS Of purchasing Billiard Tables
will thus have an opportunity Of selecting from
varied assortment both in style and finish, and
he on hand, and ready to give all required inior-
nation with regard to the merits OF these Justly
celebrated billiard Tables The subscriber cor
daily invites all interested parties TO call and
examine. NJ. e. HUGHES,
gent for Phelan's Patent Combination Cush
ions and Model Billiard Tables
| July 10th lS6l.-3m
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28

Y recent arrivals. direct
ton
slOil Wintergrcen, pure.
3500lbs Blue Vitrol,
: 7200lbs Sal Epson,
I6000lbs Alum.
l000lbs Sulphur.
lSG0lbs Tapioca.
lS00lbs Super Carb Soda
. l00lbs Alex SIENNA.
900lbs Sulphate Potash,
4j0lbs Carh Amm MIA.
10 kegs Pearl Barley.
= II kgs Jamaica Ginger.
l200lbs Crm Tartar pure
900lbs FlaXsced,
S00lbs FlaXsced. ground,
l200lhs BalSam Copaiba.
ll75lhs Gum Camphor,
150lLs Gum Assaintida,
l00lbs Gum Scammony.
Gamboge. Mastic. Myrrh
Tragaoanth and Guaiac,
Chloride Lime,
Sugar Lead,
Sei1litz, Powders. etc.
[. Mcdonald 4 Co.,
sacramento.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
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
ing or affecting such as ulcers, tumors, nodes,
punches, pimples on the face and body. pains
in the bones and loins, wakefulness, trembling.
copper-colored sores. wasting of the bones, emo-
citation loss of appetite. strength and flesh sores
in the nose and cars, loss of hair. weak eyes :,
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
PAINTS.

Our stock Of these articles is very complete,
aud has been imported expressly for our trade.
We shall continue to receive, by nearly every
vessel that arrives from the Atlantic States, adj
ditions to our present large stock.
DRUGGISTS GLASSWARE
great variety from Eastern manufactures.
BREWERS MATERIALS.
BURGUNDY PTCH.
Irish Moss. superior quality;
Keg Corks;
Our arrang ements are such that we will at all
times furnish Brewers with the best quality of
Hops of our own importation. at the lowest rates.
SODA WATER MATERIALS.
CITRIC ACID;
Marble Dust;
Oil
Lemon; Wintergreen; Sassafras;
Sulphufic Acid; Soda Corks. all sizes: Tin Foil
R. H. MCDONALD & CO.,
Importing Druggists.
July G-3m. SACRAMENTO.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
GENERAL DIR ECTORY.
Placer County Dem 1cratic Central Com.
Tnittee.
CORPORATION OF AUBURN.
Trustees.

Hiram r. Hawkins, President.
Amos p. Cove, Moses Andrews, Tubb Mitchell
and L. W. Hiliyer.
Regular meetings OF the Trustees every We'd
nesday evening.
Clerk.
A. s. Grant
Marshal.
John c. Boggs.
Treasurer.
John @. jackson.
Assessor.
Theo. B. lIotc hkiss.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
The public attention is respectfully requested
to the following
Card from the Grover & Baker S. NJ. Co.

The public in their eagerness to supply them
selves with Sewing Machines making the GRO
YER BAKER stitch, must not forget to pur-
chase them of the parties who alone are autho-
rized to sell them. All machines sewing from
two Spools, and in which one needle only pene-
trates the cloth, and having feed which allows
the material to be turned at will. are infringe
ments GROVER q BAKER S. NJ. co.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Township Officers.

TOWNSHIP No. 1.-Justices.-E. H. French aud
D. S. Gaylord.
Coastodles.-N. S. Emerson and N. B. Shepherd.
Road Commissi0ners.-J. G. Hampton, Thos.
Dudley, and A. Williams.
CoNector-G. L. Grilley. .Hssessor-J D. Pratt.
TOWNSHIP. No. 2.-Justioes. Reno and J. l..
Adams
=. Constable. II. A. Nei ghbor and VIM Horn
Road CommissionerS.-Joh Shaier II. Mad
den and VIM. Kelly
Coliector-D. Chodtc. .Fssess0r-T. Goodwin.
Township No. 3-justices.-A. S. Grant and
William Sexton.
Con>tabfes.-J. G. Boggs and Geo H. Merrill.
Road C0mm,ssioners.-W VIM. Turner, George
Threlkel, and A. c. Neill.
Collaboration Connor. .4sscssor-G G.. Russell
TOWNSHIP No. 4.-Justices.--H. Fellows and
J. Brown.
Consta6les.-J. T. Matthewson aud Jacob Kecll.
Road Commissi0ncxs.-A. Kip, d. W. Mad
den and e. j. Brickell.
Collector N. W. Blanchard. .asscssor-A. B.
Gallatn
TOWNSHIP No. "a. B. Scott and A. b Brown
C0nstaJies.-A. c. Haskell and c. Croft
Road COmmisSionerS.-J. Keiser, j. Schmidt
and D. Hyland.
CollcctOr-J. L. Sanborn Assessor w.
Crazy.
TOWNSHIP No. 6.-Justices.-S. R. Case and II.
L. Peas.
Constables-R Robert Kennedy and P. Mowen.
Road Comnaissioners.-N. Wentworth. W
Dilts and G. NJ. n. Libby.
CoHect0r-E. Barrett. assessor D. v. Spear
TOWNSHIP No. - Justices.-J. b. Currier ant
Vim. Van Vactor.
Consta6les.--J. b. Cowder and A. l.. Boyden.
Road Commisstoners-C. 0. TIask +. Snitzgc
ana S. l.. Irish.
CoHecior-Jacob Nef. .4ssessor-C P. Reno
Township No. 8. JststiceS.-J. B. Van Zan
and E. Ii. Snyder.
Consta6Ies.-J. l.. Robertson and G. p Ward
,feei1, III.
Darling and John Cornctt
COhect0r-J. Hyand. .4sseSsos- Il. L. McCon
nell
TOWNSHIP No. 9.--Jusfices.-A. Gage and j
L. Weaver.
Constab/es.-C. W. Mckinney and w. Mullen.
R0ad COmmissiOners.-S. Il. Bradley, w. L
Rawles and W d. Perkins.
COilector-John White. assessor c. G. New
man.
TOWNSHIP No. 10. --Justiccs.-Hcnry Beck and
Peter Singer.
C0nstables-J. T. Burlge and G. Ebert
Road C0mmissioners.-M. G. Boyen, J. b
Maybanks and j. Dyer.
COUector-John Barnes .fssessor-J. Bristow
District Court.
=. Il. Myres Judge. Meets on tho second Mon
day in January, April and July, and the thrt
Monday in October.
County Court, and Court Of Sessions.
r. II. Vandecar Judge. Meets on the curtl
Monday in January and May, and the second Mon
day in September.
n.rObate Court,
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WINES. Liquors AND sEGaRS,

The subscriber begs leave to inform the public
that the above mentioned BILLIARD SALOON
is also intended to serve rs a show and salcsroom
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28

WE BEG TO ASSURE THE PUBLIC THAT
w the well known reputation Of these Machines
for RELIABILITY will be fully sustained, and
in our rapidly increasing business the same care
will be faithfully exercised in every department
their manufacture. Every Machine sold by us
is WARRANTED IN EVERY RESPECT.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

The following are selected from volumnious
accumulation of testimonials of the Press of the
United States and from eminent Professors OF
our institutions where the practice Of medicine
is taught:
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R. G. BROWN, Agent,
329 (O1) Montgomery Street,
SAN FRANCISCO,

SAMrEL JEILEY, l24 J street, Sacramento City
}. I. ALLMENT.. ...... 1876 Second ST., Marysville
j: H. WooDMAN. Main ST., Stockton
j. LEWIS. ..........S Santa Clara st. San Jose
s. G. Town.. ...... Petaluma
MRs' JAS. HARTER Sonora
GRO d. DoNIN,. ............ North San Juan
>. f. BARss. .............. .Phcerville
u. E. GORDON, ...--................ Weaveryille
T. A. SPRINGER. jackson
June 22d, l86l.-0m
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-09-28
AUBURN MEAT MARKET,

ME undersigned having resum- ~sssr7xn
n ed business at the old place, M 31
next door to the Drug Store on Main III
street, informs the public that he is selling the
best Beet, Pork and Mutton in the market, at re-
duced rates. PERRY KELLY.
Auburn, August Sd, 1861.