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The Placer herald., 1861-07-20
WASHINGTON TERRITORY CORES.
PONDENCE.
SEATTLE, w. T., June 18th, 1861

SEATTLE, w. T., June 18th, 1861.
Editors Herald:-In my last l promised
to speak of the interior country here, but
before proceeding will remark that we are
now in the political canvass-there being nc
less than four candidates running for Cong
ress. Some are of the Republican Stripe
importations from California.
But to the country. All Of the most
valuable land is back Of Seattle, and all ia
ken up for ranches, or is held under dona
ton claims This town is nearly surround
ed by water-the bay, lakes and rivers
leaving only strip Of land abou. mile in
width. Two miles distant is the Dewamnish
river. Its banks remind one of the rivers
of the tropics-dense vendure growing to
the waters edge; and wild rose bushes, sal
mon berries, blackberries, raspberres, goose
berries, currants, and other wild berries
growing in great profusion. Of trees, are
found the sugarmaple, cottonwood, alder
pine, and curled maple From the dense
ness of the growth it is difficult to see how
cattle or wild animals can penetrate the for
ests.
The river is quite serpentne and pictures
que in its scenery. There are farms all
along its banks, but they are not extensively
cleared Indeed it takes a fortune or the
labors Of lifetime to open many of them
There is some prairie land upon the river,
which is very good. The river is clear and
deep, and navigable thirty one miles for
small steamers; but the aboriginal mode OF
travel, in canoes, is only in use yet. At the
head of navigation is Capt. Kids place
formerly of Wild Goose Flat in your ad.
joining county) which is said to be the
finest location, most improved, and richest
in the country, and situated where the i'm
portant roads intersect and pass
The land in all that section is very rich,
and produces almost incredibly in crops. 1t
is difficult matter in fact, to keep down
the rank growth Beyond, the land is all
vacant, but equally as rich, there being
plenty of prairie. Surveying is now going
on, and before long it will be in the marke,
for pre- emptors and purchasers.
The Indian war has proven great draw
back to the country, bat as confidence is
being restored, it will progress faster; and
should there ever be northern railroad it
will cross to The waters Of the Sounds. The
roads are not well opened yet-anl when
opened, unless considerably Travelled, owing
to the rapid vegetable growth they will soon
close up. When kept opened, however,
they are pleasant to travel upon.
In Seattle there is now being built large
Seminary; to open next winter. Congress
appropriated for it S 900
This institution will be Of great advantage
to those having children.
There will be no further trouble with the
Indians here, as they are passing rapidly
away. and they admit that it would be folly
for them again to engage in hostIites to the
whites. Yours, MN
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DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS,
DEMOCRATIC STATE PLATFORM.

.4d0pted in State Convention June 1871 1861.
Resolved That the Democracy o! California in
dorse and reafirm the principles and doctrines
contained in the Cincinnati Platform and that
adopted ut the National Convention held at
Baltimore in lSG0-the same being a sound eX-
position Of the Constitution of the United States
and the rights of the several States under the
same.
Reso1yed, That the Kentucky and Virginia
resolutions Of 1898, referred to and approved by
us in the Cincinnati platform, and affirmed by
our first resolution. are not construed by us as de-
caratOry OF the right OF secession OF any other
pee fc mode of redress.
Resolved. That we are opposed to the employ
ment of force by the General Government against
the seeded States for the purpose of compelling
obedience and submission TO Federal authority.
Resolved That we are in favor ofthe preserva-
ton of the Union upon Constitutional guarantees
which will be acceptable to both sections Of the
Confederacy; but if that desirable consummation
be impossible, then we are in favor OF the re-
cognitlon Of the independence of the Confederate
States. and Il treaty OF anity and peace between
them and the United States Government. as the
only alternative which will terminate the hor
rors of civil war and bring back peace and hap
piness TO our distracted country.
Resolred. That it is the duty OF the State of
California; as q member of the Union. to yield
obedience to all constitutional Act of Congress,
and to ali constitutional and legal acts Of the
Federal Executive.
Res0lcea, That the President of the United
States has been guilty Of violation of the Con-
stituton, and usurpaon of power, in borrow
ing and appropriating money raising armies and
increasing the navy without the authority Of
Congress, and that such acts are dangerous TO
liberty and tend to convert the Government into
a military despotism.
ResoIued. That are opposed to the tariff
passed by the late Congress, known the Morrill,
Tariff and that we here reiterate the doctrine Of
the Democratic party-in favor Of free trade and
in opposition to any tariff which looks to the
protection of particular interests at the expense
of others. and that the principle here enunciated
is of more Importance to the people of the Pa
cfc States and Territories than to any other por
ton Of the Union.
Resolved That recognize the plan of set
Element proposed by the Hon. John j. Crttenden,
of Kentucky, in tie Senate of the United States,
as being patriotic and just to all sections of the
Union and it should have been adopted as set
Element of the difficulties existing between the
contending sections.
Resoiped, That the speedy construction of
Pacific Railroad is national necessity; and that
the Den ocracy of California earnestly urge the
use of the public money in aid of such work, in
stead Of the prosecution Of q war for the suhu-
CATION Of the seeded States.
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MORE ANON.
EASTERN CORRESPONDENCE.
COLUMBUS. ONO. July. lsr, 1861

MesSrs Editors: - According 10 promise
| write you have been here some twenty
odd days and after mature deiberation have
come TO the conclusion that nine tenths of
the people this side of the mountains, are
mad, stark mad. Every obligation Of law.
reason, humanity decency or common sense
is daily violated by every class of communi
ty, from the highest to the lowest. A small
portion, however, composed of the more So
Der, rejecting kind of men, have not been
entirely dspossessed Of common sense, and
entertain a hope that the stern realities OF
the contest, now going on, will bring to their
aid a majority Of the people of the North
and West before many more months have
passed.
Lincoln and his Cabinet have not only
usurped all the powers of the Government
Legislative, Executive and Judicial-but they
have actually assumed and defantly exercise,
all the reserved rights of the people.
The President has called for seventy-6ve
thousand troops for three months, forty thou.
sand for three years, twenty thousand for the
regular army, and eighteen thousand sea
men. In addition to the above, he has au.
thorized private individuals to enlist one hun
dred thousand more, and guaranteed that
they shall be accepted as soon as raised
All this is done without the shadow of law
or consti! utional authority. Private proper
ty is seized and confscated. or Destroyed
All mercantile intercourse between North
and South has been abolished by an edict is
sued by the administration, consequently the
agricultural and manufactured products Of
the great north and West are rotting in the
warehouses. The government is without q
dollar while our expenses will reach million
of dollars per day but we are to have tax
of three cents a pound on Coffee, ten cents
on Tea, two cents on Sugar, and five cents
per gallon on Molasses. This will increase
our revenue twelve millions of dollars per
annum, and still we will have created
debt of $3OO,OOO,O0O at the ex iraton O
one year. How will the people Of Califor
MIA feel when they are told that they must
raise three and a halt millions of dollars pei
annum to carry on a war to suhjugate the
South, for direct taxation must be resortee
: to. and your State must furnish even great
er amount than the above under the new ap
portonment. Will the people of California
bleed to the sum of three and half million
of dollars per annum, to carry on so unnat
) ural and unproductive war as this one mus
surely be?
The "Confederate Government" has nov
under arms not less than 100000 ,nen, ant
they propose to Gght on their own soil ano
for their Independence. They have convert
ed their cotton, tobacco and cane fields, into
fields of wheat, corn and potatoes and arr
in many other ways preparing for long an(
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

1NHE Stockholders of the s., q NJ II: H. ~. Oo'
/ are hereby notified that the Board OF D, IN "
tors have levied an assessment (the second) OF
TEN PER CENT. upon the Capital Stock Of .n nc
Company, payable on or before the lo.n aa' o n.
August 1861, to JOHN Q. JACKSON. treasurer ~
the office of Wells, Fargo Co., Auburn.
By order Of the Board OF D!reC'ors
CHARLES H. MITCHELL, Secre'"'''
Auburn, July goth, l86l-td
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II. H. BANCROFT 4 Co.'S List of New Books by
steamer next to arrive:
The Sea LA .Ner) by Michelet;
The Great Uprising of the People;
Vol. 10, Towards Practice Reports;
Vol. 81, Smiths New York Court of Appeals
Report;
Colton's General Atlas, New Edition.;
Equity Craftsman, New Edition;
Vol. g. Agassz's Natural History;
VOL 81, Encyclopedia Britannica;
Rebellion Record, Part IL;
Hints on Health;
Volunteers Manual
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

ORLEANS HorEL.-This popular Auburn hotel
keeps pace with the demands for public accom-
mediation. Mr.. Gibson has made further improve
ments the present season, and has rendered the
house very commodious and pleasant, and in eve
ry way adapted to the business. He sets an ex-
celent table The bar has been discontinued
with temperance men this will be popular
change.
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

BURNED-The Liberty House., situated on
the Yankee Jim's road, at the top of the hill
on the eastern side Of the North fork of the
American, on Sunday night last. Loss es.
timated at $1,000.
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w The jury empanneled to apprais'
the value of Lime Point, have decided th
1900 acres to be worth $l25,O00.
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

Gg- The July terms Of the Court of SEES
sions and County Court commences on
Monday next.
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

~ The proprietors Of the Mary.vile
Express, owing to their large increase Of
business, have put up one Of Hoes Cylinder
Power Presses, and are now able TO dissent
nate Democratic doctrines at a rapid rate.
We are pleased to hear Of the prosperity
of the Express.
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

re- The N. Y. Tribune lately published a
letter purporting to be from John Minor
Bolts saying that he was there in Wash
iugton having escaped from Richmond, and
that he would claim a seat in Congress from
the Richmond district, as he had received
seventy,one votes there as Union candi-
date. And further that Beauregard had sent
South for 100000 men. day or two af-
forwards the Tribune admitted the letter to
be forgery. So far as is known Bolts has
not left Richmond.
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

S0- The District Court hasbeen engaged
upon the Calendar all of this week. Be-
tween thirty and forty cases have been con-
tinued for the term. The Court will adjourn
early next week.
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT V,po,v,.
Thursday afternoon, about two o'cooh ""
broke out in Virginia that caused a l,rcs.
destruction of property. 1t originated -
the Hotel situated on the south aid. 80 !,
Main street, generally known as Blanl.. :,
ships and owned by Evert Il McG;nn;..
The building was soon enveoped in Aamo.
and from thence the fire commun icated 10 ~.
blacksmthshop adjoining on the north s;d.
wagon shop, and dwelling house. all 49,
property of Mayo Il Green, and . o.h:
owned by John Carter. To the south Of w.,
hotel, the butcher shop took fire. but ~
great exertion the building was saved, F,on,
the lower side of the street, the flame. .~'
tended across, and burned stable belono
lug to Mr.. Evert, and the stock Of lumhss.
in his lumber yard. His fire proof ,,ora
saved his stock of goods. On the same s;ds
the saloon of r. M. Nickerson, caught . .s"
eral times, but by the application of wst
blankets, and hard fighting, the house W..
saved. Several wagons, belonging to farm.
ers who had left them at the shop for re-.
pair were also destroyed.
1t was feared for a time the wbole ,o-,
would have to 60; and it was only BY tho
greatest exerton that the flames were cbecL,
ed. The principal loss, so far as we have
learned, falls upon Evert 4 McGinniss. and
Mayo & Green. The value of the property
amount to some thousands of dollars W.
have not heard the estimate
This is the second time that Virginia has
been partially destroyed. We are truly glad
that the loss is no greater.
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

The New Hampshire Patriot calls Lin
coins suspension of the habeas corpus a
asuspeusion Of the Constitution"
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

Ey- The Sac. Union and the Rev. T.
Starr King have quarrelled. The Union REL
ported and published the Fourth Of July or
alton delivered by King at Sacramento, to
which the latter objected, as he intended
securing the copyright Of the same. The
Union considered Fourth OF July orations
as public property, and did not heed the re-
monstrance against its publication. King
considered it equivalent to stealing and so
expressed himself, and thereupon commence
ed conflict that seems to be "irrepressible.'
The public are amused with the fight, but in
different as to which of the combatants
comes off first or second best.
We suppose it right for an author to have
the benefit of the coinage of his own brains,
but who ever heard before of Fourth of July
orations being copy -righted?
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

Lg H. II. Weeks, one Of the Repubi-
can electors last fall, and subsequently an
unsuccessful applicant for good berth un
der Lincoln, opens the canvass in behalf of
his party at Yreka, on Monday. His ap-
pointments extend regularly through to the
End of September. He will speak in Pla
Ger at Dutch Flat August Goth; Iowa Hill,
2lst, Michigan Bluff 22d; Forest Hill, 23d;
Auburn oath.
There is understood to be large fund to
cover the expenses of the Republican stump
orators
Ew "Ching Foo" writes the Union that
the Republicans are becoming terociess at
the prospect (Which begins to stand out
prominently that the war is to be a long
one. They see that this will crush their
party, and hence are eager to rush it to a
speedy conclusion. The Tribune is almost
crazed at the thought that the war will en-
dure for years, as it "feels in its bones" that
it will sink the party to an uufathomabe per.
dition.
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

Ey- Gov. Downey and John Middleton,
big Auctioneer, had "bt of strike" in
San Francisco, few days ago, growing out
of the action of the Douglas State Conven'
ton. Middleton used some insulting Ian
guage to the Governor, and without shelter
ing himself under his official position, be
sailed in like "any other man." Mutual
friends interfered, but the spunky little Gov
ernor succeeded in putting in his Gves several
times. The Bay papers are quite merry
over the affair, and are satisfied the Govern
or is now sound on coercion"
The Placer herald., 1861-07-20

Esr Q. D. Avoine late Of The Central
Californian, at Pacervile, has purchased the
interest of Mr.. Perry in the Folsom 7ele'
graph, and will hereafter be associated in the
editorial and business management of the
paper. Mr.. A. is ready writer, and will
undoubtedly add popularity to the Telegraph.
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'zss;ssaI sEvc Efs>Esr;snc Coasss;'Y ;
? e She rate of Insurance is one dollar Oh
L the thousand dollars insured, after
which payment no subsequent tax viii
be levied, except to cover actual loss OIL
damage by fire, that may fall upon mem
bers of the company.
The nett profits arising from interest
or otherwise, will be ascertained yearly
for which each member in proportion to
his, her, or their deposit, will have 4
credit in the company, Each insurer ia
or with the said company will be mem
ber thereof during the term of his OF her
policy. The principle Of Mutual Insur-
ance has been thoroughly testcd-has
been tried by the unerring test of expert
ence, and has proved successful and be-
come very popular. 1t affords the great
est security against loss or damage by
fire, on the most advantageous and rea-
sonable terms.
Applications for Insurance to be made
in person, or by letters addressed to
VIM. X. HAvILAND, Secretary.
MANAGERS.
J Depue Labar, jacob Kuecbt,
Richard S. Staples, James Place,
Slas l.. Drake, Godleib Auracher,
Charles D Brodbead, Jacob StoufFer,
Wm. X Havland, Theodore Schocb,
Saml S. Dreher, Thomas W. Rhodes,
Stogdell Stokes.
STOGDELL STOKES President.
GOTLIEB AURAcHER, Treasurer.
SILAs DRAKE, Surveyor.
II The stated meeting of the board
Of Managers takes place at the Secr7ta-
rys Office, on the first Tuesday of each
mouth. at o'clock p. NJ.
Stroudsburg, Sept &c; 1861.
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WINES AND LIQUORS
WOMEN
TO THE LADIES.

HUNT'S "BLOOM OF ROSES" A
Ill rich and elegant color for the cheek.
or lips. IT WILL NOT WASH OR
RUB OFF. and when once applied, re
N aims durable for gears. The tint is Sc
rich and natural. that the closest serutin J
tails to detect it- use. Can be removed
by lemon juice and will not ipjure th'
kin. This is new preparation, u-ed
by the celebrated Court Beauties oil Lon
don and Paris. Mailed free. iu hotte,.
with direction. for u-e. for 500
HUNTS COURT TOILET POW
DER. imparts dazzling ~hiteness to
the complexion, and is unlike uythig ell,
used for this purpose. Mailed free fol
30 Cents.
HUNTS BRITISH BALM" re,
moves tan. freckIes, suDhurn and all C.
ruptoDs of the skin. Mailed free for so
Cents.
HUNTS IMPERIAL POMADE''
for the hair, strengthens and improves its
growth, keeps it from falling off, aud is
warranted TO MAKE THE HAIR CURL
Mailed free for s 90.
HUNTS PEARL BEAUTIFER," "
for the teeth and gums, cleanses and
wbitens the teeth. bardens the gums, puri
6es the breath effectually, PRESERVES
THE TEETH AND PREVENTS TooTHAcHE
Mailed free for Sl00.
HUNTS BRIDAL WEALTH PER
FUME,' a double extract of orange blo-
SONS and cologue. Mailed free for ST 90.
This exquisite perfume was first used by
the Princess Royal Of England, on her
marriage. Messrs. Hunt & Co. presented
the Princess with an eles ant case of Per.
fumery. (iD which all of the above arti
cles we're included) in handsome cut glas-
with gold shoppers, valued at S 500, par
ticulars Of which appeared in the public
prints
All the above articles sent Free, b.,
express, for So 90. Cash CAP either ac
company the order, or be paid to the cx
press agent on delivery OF goods.
HUNT & Co.,
Perfumer- to the Queen,
Regent St.. London. and 7O7 San,om St ,
Pbiladelpbia. Pa
For Sale by all Druggists and Perfu.
mere. a9-The Trade Supplied.
October IL, ls6O.-ly.
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D. E4ANTz, Gss1N'gzsI'

e. Has permanently 10 Gated hIu
GTFTrA self in Stroudsburg, and moved
AC his office next door to DIR. S.
Walton. and nearly oppositeS. Recess Hat &
Cap store, where he is fnlIy prepared TO treat
the natural teeth, and also to insert incorrupt-
ible artificial teeth on pivot and plate, in tbs
latest and most improved manner. Most per
sons know the danger and folly of trusting
their work to the ignorant as we'll as the
travelling dentist. 1t matters not how much
experience a person may have, he is liable tc
have some failures out of number of cases
and if the dentist lives at distance, il is fire.
quently put off until it is too late to save the
tooth or teeth as it may be, otherwise the In
convenience and trouble of going so far
Hence The necessity of obtaining the services
Of dentist near li0ne. ALI work Warranted
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Tn, Es,r- :. PASSENGER Train Sinh cnn.
nccts 8, the Junc,ior o.I,b ,.55 u N Trai,.
-, Tho Ca,t.,I P,,,d tor n pa,I.l,,t,r,,,
N,usb Cbnnk Ppad,ns II,rr,shur. a..
Accommodation Train ,uov,nu North Ieava.
Sc,,.,ou FIR Gra.t Raod - o..)n
Fact,ryvilic Inan ;.
N,cholson lI.00 :.
ticp,r,So 19.I5
Arrive At Great Rend ia ;.
CONNECTING with rho Dunkirk Ex-
nress Wes, NJ o.oa :.
Moyinr Sonih, The New York Fvnross
East arr,yes =, Great Rand at 1I.sn =,
and connects with the Accomnodation Train
which le,ves Great Rend at 1.1n ~ -,
Montrose o.2S :.
MioInISon 30 :,
F,c,o,vr;lle 49, {.
~ 80 S.onto e.io e
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REMOVAL!!
S @ III o @ ~ S.
wholesale and Retail
Boot n1l0 Shoe
NJ AN U T AC TOR Y F!

Gss1 The subscriber respectfully informs
yHS his cusmers and friends that he has
sss- removed his Boot ami Shoe Mnufdc>
Tory tn the store room formerly occupied by
oseph Sigman. in Northampton street.one
door above Hamilton street. and between
Mrs E H. Iarmony's Millinery and Peter
Pomp's Drug Store.
He has just received a large assortment
Of Boots and Shoes. aWoug which are Cali
Congress Boots, Enameled Congress Boots
Calf Napoleon Boots, Patent Morocco Ma
poeon Boots, Brogans &c. for Getlemen
and Boys.
Also on hand large assortment of Shoes
Tor Ladies and Misses. Women's fashions
lie Caters of every variety, made to ordel
at short notice. 4 large assortment oi ChII
drens Shoes always on hand. GUM Shoe,
Of all descriptions and kinds, which he !,
selling
CHEAP FOR CASH.
The goods are manufactured Of the hes
materials and in the neatest and most fash
onable manner. He employs none but the
rest workmen about his establishment.
Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
fore received every effort will be made tt
merit a continuance OF the same.
THADDEUS SCHOCH.
Easton September Is. 1852
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LIVERY BUSINESS.
Valentine kautz & VIM. NuntSman.
Successors to Nj. B. Postens.)
Having purchased Tho

"a Having purchased the r.,
stoock lately owned by MN
---@ b. Postens, take this opportunity
to notify their friends and the public gen.
orally, that they have added considerable
new stock to the same, and will continue
the business at the old stand, on Franklin
Street, where they are prepared to hire
Horses and carriages at the lowest cash
rates. Their Horses are safe. fast and
gentle, and their vebickles consist of ali
kinds, to suit the tastes of the fastidiou
Attentive ostlers always on hand, and dri.
vers furnished when desired. Call and
see for yourselves. Strangers taken to
any part of the country at the shortest
notice. They will continue to run tbs
new omnibus between this borough and
the Railroad Depot. Persons Intending,
to go on the railroad will be called for a.
any part OF the Borough, BY leaving their
names at their Office near the stable
The omnibus will also be at the Depot o,
the arrival of trains to convey passengers
into town.
No pains will be spared to give salts.
faction to all who may favor them With
their patronage.
KAUTZ & HUNTSMAN.
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MASON TOCEK,
HOUSE PAINTER,
GIaZier, and Paper Hanger.

Will attend to, and promptly execute, all
orders with which he may be favored. From
his long experience in the various branches
of his business he feels confident of render
ing entire satisfaction in his work. He
may be found at his shop, on Sarah street,
nearly opposite the residence Of Hon. NJ. IL.
Dreher, Stroudsburg, Pa.
Patronage respectfully solicited.
February II, lS59.-ly.
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FRUIT TREES.

SSS Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Flow
--4-ers, Shrubs, &c, &c, from the cele
brated Il. & Hook, & Co.'S Nursery
Rochester. n Y.
The undersigned is now receiving or
ders for Fall and Spring planting Al
those who order from us or our agent,
will be supplied with first class trees
plants, &c., to be delivered this fall anG
spring, at such places as agreed upon
All orders left at g. H. Millers Store
Stroudsburg, Pa, will be promptly filed
by US.
W. G. LARZELLTER. & Co.
June g 1859. Blairstown N