The Placer herald., 1861-12-07
SACRAMENTO CORRESPONDENCE
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 5th, 1861

ness in reference to the progress OF the RevOlu-
tion on the other side of the Continent. The
fact is, we in California are not privileged with
any great amount of reliable news in reference
to what is being transacted in the East 10y the
Government. 1t is true, we get telegraphlc
dispatch occasionally, but this being carefully di-
sected before forwarded it affords no substantial
Information. But we are not us anxious for news
as at the opening OF the great contest, from the
fact that we have learned by experience that it is
not to be forthcoming Consequently the public
pulse has nearly or quite assumed its healthy beat
and our thoughts are turned towards State mat
ters. Perhaps it is better that it is so. What's
the OF our getting into war fever every
twenty -four hours about this or that skirmish?
Where is the benefit of our neglecting home in
terests and wrangling over matters beyond our
reach or controH ! am about converted to the
"know-nothng' doctrine against my will, or
without the aid of political teachers. 1t is no
doubt true that "Union' and "Secesh" sentiments
exist here. we'll esewherc-but they are
getting dormant by receiving no exciting stimu-
liant Well, Mcssrs. Editors, its all right anyhow.
News or no news | am fully satisfied the Earth
rcvolves on its axis as usual.
RICH CASE.
The lawyers here have had the past few days a
rich case in which all have heartily participated
in the sport suit was brought in the District
Court by one Muller. against j. A. Duffy, (the
Warden of the California Steam Navigation
Company for defamation of legal character!
Duffy had publicly declared that Muller was II
"muggins." and ''-"-hence the suit. 1t
was tried on Tuesday. and the jury found YER
dict for plaintiff for 81 damages and capped the
climax by assessing the costs to the same party
This ease has afforded the Court large amount
of recreation. and as Il matter of common justice
must say that the saddling of costs upon the
plaintiff was great breach of law or propriety.
Muller employed counsel, who was to receive
half the amount of damages recovered rs his
l., = 1 4. -
made to pay his share Of the costs. The amount
of damages was paid in five cent pieces.
THE AGONY OVER.
Our School election came off on Monday, and
resulted in the election of a candidate we'll
qualified. DR.. Taylor wac elected Superintend-
eat over Crawford by So majority. DR.. Frey
prospects were ruined by the cry the Union
paper on the morning Of the election. probably
concentrated the vote on Taylor to such an eX-
tent as to render the defeat Of all other candi-
dates certain.
TIE BULKHEAD CARRIED
After all the backing and filling, The Board Of
Supervisors have finally concluded to build an
other Bulkhead and have given the contract to
RiGh tmre. whose work washed away last Spring
as clean as whistle But the strongest part OF
this transaction is the manner the work is to be
paid for. If paid in scrip. the contractor is to
receive S1S,000; if in cash. 1900. Ergo-$lS,-
900 in scrip is worth 81 800 and interest at the
rate of per cent. per month. So you see h W
much city paper is worth, and if you are good at
figures. you can tell when Sacramento will get
out Of dcbt-by repudiation!
PAY OR RErCDIATE
will soon become Il necessity, and the best fnan-
ciers cannot see where the money is to come
from to pay up with. The consolidation plan was
adopted 20 avoid excess OF expenses over income.
but it has failed entirely. and the city and coun-
ty are both adding to the Indebtedness. The
motto now seems to be 1.-THE ID take the hind
most
DEATH oF':U NILE NED"
Not to that sable in liyilual do allulp. but to
Edward McMann Everybody IN this city, and
many in the country. know Uncle Ned" Though
occupying low position in life. brought about
by the free use OF ardent drink. yet he never
failed to impress upon the mind CT the stranger
IL conviction that there was principle and talent
in the man. He has been engaged here for Il
number OF years as ''bclringer and ped or of
newspapers Strangers who once heard Uncle
Ned cry heres the Unjon'-"who wants IL
BuHetf"?' must rccc0ieCt he m,n
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
The CHion and Bre eltors are scratching
their heads for harsh words to imply to Gov.
Downey because he ms appointed ex-AIayor Eng.
lish and n. Green Curtis Brigadier Gen rails in
the State Militia. They charge that both these
gentlemen are ''Seccshcrs and that the "Gov.i
has done the People GREAT injustice by giving
them notoriety. All this fuss is oil no account
whatever. because ,ce hare no State .Miiuia!
Consequently, wether these papel-Gcnerals are
for Uncle Sam or for Uncle jeff, it is perfectly
immaterial. If for the latter they can do no
harm. All the mliti, in the Sta:e. excepting
Downey's appontces, can march and counter
march on our city hayscales. Then too. these
appointments are to be confirmed by the Senate
in Executive session. If high-sounding military
,lirrnif Z ri 10 hot for
federacy, the fact will come forth before this au-
gust body, and they will be excused from actiue
service. and from the expense of buying tnsel
epaulettes and sheet-iron swords.
TREES AND VINES CHEAP.
Our nurserymen are getting ready for the tree
and seed season. All kinds Of trees and vines
native and foreign, will be sold low very low,
this season. The low plice of fruit should not
discourage those owning proper grounds from inn
proving the same by transplanting. Fruit is al
ways valuable for homec assumption. We need
it much to mix in our everyday food. If we eat
freely OF grapes apples, ounces, etc. can dis
pense with our pills.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
was published thi- morning in the Union and
h1Wked through the streets. But SO far az nv
observation extends, but few extra copies of the
paper was sold. or the document itself and its
merits, shall leave to your, and your readers
judgment.
SENATOR BAKER Fl NERAL.
Our Board of Supervisors passed resolution
to day to attend as body the funeral of the late
Hon. e. d. Baker The other cities of the State
will also be represented in an official manner
large number of citizens will leave here on
the afternoon of the 10th inst
SMALL PoX AND DIPTHERIA.
There have been several cases of Small Pox
in the city during the past week, but | appre
hend that the disease is confined entirely to one
locality and that there is very little danger of Its
"going the rounds" The Diptheria, also. contin-
ues among children. W H. Barton. member elect
to the Legislature, has buried both q son and
daughter within the past week who died of this
dreadful disease. 1t is attacking adults Us we'll