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The Placer herald., 1861-12-07

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 Il BAKER stitch. must not forget to Dur-
chase them OF the parties who alone are autho-
rized to sell them. All machines sewing from
two Spools. and in which on" needle only pcne-
trates the cloih. and having feed which allows
The material to be turned at will are infringe
ments. GRON tt ~ BAhLR ). VI. %.
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

The following are selected from voumnious
accumulation of testimonials of the Press # the
United States. and from eminent Professors of
our institutions whore the practice of medicine
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Probate Court.
Meets on the fourth Monday in each month.
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E. H. VNndccar. Judge. Meets on the fourth
Monday in January and May, and the second Mon
day in September,
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From the Boston Medical Journal.
Although we are opposed to the system of ad-
vertisng. for good and sufficient reasons, still we
deem it but justice to say that DR.. Young is one
of the mostiudustriousand indefatigable vOtar.
les of the medical science in the United States
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District Court.
B. z. Myres Judge. Meets on tn" second Mon
day in January April and July, and the third
Monday in October.
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January 29th, 1861.
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COUNTY OFFICERS.
Township Officers.

~ 7 Ile BOAfII HtcT, IHe HTNT sNOHUdy til ~
ruary. May August and November.
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NUMBER 49,.
The White Canoe.

In the days Of old, long before the deep
solitudes of the West were disturbed bv
white men, it was the custom of Indian war,
riors of the forest to assemble at the Great
Cataract and offer human sacrifice to the
Spirit OF the Falls. The Offering consisted
of a white canoe full of ripe fruits and
blooming flowers, which was padded over
the cliff by the tairest girl of the tribe who
had Just arrived at the age of womanhood.
1t was counted an honor by the tribe to
whose lot it fell to make the sacrifice: snd
even the doomed maiden deemed it high
compliment to be selected to guide the white
canoe over the falls. The only daughter Of
a chief Of the Seneca Indians was once
chosen as a sacrificial offering to the Spirit
of Niagara. Her mother had been slain by
a hostile tribe. Her father was the brsvest
among his warriors and when the lot fell to
his fair child no symptom of feeling cros-
sed his countenance. At length the day
arrived; it faded into night as the savage
festivities and rejoicing proceeded; then the
moon arose and sivered the cloud of mist
that rose above the turmoil of Niagara: and
now the white canoe, laden with its precious
freight, gliled from the bank and swept out
into the dread rapid from which escape was
hopeless. The young girl calmly steered
her tinv bark towards the centre of the
stream, while frantic yells and shouts arose
from the shores. Suddenly another canoe
shot forth upon the stream. aud, under the
powerful impulse of the Seneca chief flew
like an arrow to destruction. 1t overlook
the first; the eyes of the father and child me-
IN one last gaze oflove, and then they pluug
ed together over the laundering cataract.
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Billy Wilson's Regiment.

A New York letter to the Chicago z'ri-
6ane says:
But the greatest performance is Bilv
Wilson's regiment. Wilson was born some
where around The Five Poin,s, and belongs.
emphatlcaIIv to that constituency. He is a
man OF ability and has been alderman twice
He has gathered his regiment from among
his friends; and he says there are only three
thieves LETT in New York. lie made speech
to them the other day. Said he: Soldiers!
some men call yon mud sils; but | don't.
know you; YOU are thieves d-m you-
every one Of YOU. But remember there is
honor among thieves. Now. don't you steal
from one anoth +, and don't you steal from
me2 By-if | catch any one stealing
from me. III murder him" Then he called
on all the men who aad watches to come
forward. Only one man came, and had
pewter thing, worth about two shillings.
Says Billy, "aint you ashamed of Yourself
carrying such a thing as that? Throw il,
away. Boys there is good watch in Bal.
timore for every one of you. Every man
that leaves New York with gold watch,
shall be shot; and every man that comes
back without one shall be sho!'
The famous Billy Muligan, whose private
matters have during the last winter, been a
matter of comment in the Supreme Court,
is captain in this beautiful regiment. lie
took gold watch out of his pocket, showed
it to his men, and "there," said he, "boys!
every plng'ugly in Baltimore has GOT a
watch just like that depressed some fear
to a friend that they would not be easily
brought into subordinaton, especially as
they elected their own officers. "Oh," said
he, "That makes no difference. When they
voted for officers Billy Wilson went through
the ranks and put ballot in each mans
hand, and Billy Muligan followed immed-
ately with a hat and took it away" IIooray
for popular suffrage. They all swore to sup.
port the Constitution of the United States
and to go through Baltimore. Billy made
every one of them kneel down on both
knees and kiss the Bible when they took :hs
oath.
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Is it not not Time for Horace Greeley to
Take the Oath of Allegiance?

The Watkins (Schuyler county, N. Y.,) Repud'
Hcam publishes the following stanzas, which ap-
peared in the New York Tribune in 1854. 1t
would seem that the feelings of that sheet towards
the 'Stars al Stripes have since undergone a
remarkable conversion. The Watkins Repu6l,'
can says ''After reading the above. we think
that all will agree in saying that Horace Greeley
ought at once to have the oath of fidelity to the
Union the Constitution and the national flag ad
ministered to him:
HAIL TO THE STARS AND STRIPES.
All hail the Haunting Lie!
The stars grow pale and dim
The stripes are bloody scars
Lie, the vaun'ing hymn.
1t shields n pirates deck.
1t binds a man in chains,
1t yokes the captive's neck.
And wipes the bloody stains
7'ear dorm that faunting Lie!
Half mast the starry flag!
Insult no sunny sky
With hates polluted rag
DESTROY IT ye ,chO can!
Deep sinh 1t in the ,caues!
1t bears a fellow man
TO groan with fellow slaves.
Fur the boasted Lie!
Till freedom lives again,
To rule Cnce more in truth
Among untramoled men.
Roll up the starry sheen,
Conceal its bloody stains;
For in its folds are seen
The tramp Of rustling chains!
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Ex.Pres1dent Pierce against Coercion.

The Boston Post publishes a letter from
ex President Pierce, upon the condition Of
public affairs in this country, in which he
opposes The policy Of coercion. He says:
"The very idea of the dismemberment OF
the Union has always been to me one of ter
ribc significance. Still, if it holds place
ia the inevitable march of time--if the noble
fabric must tolter to it's fall there is, bum
bly, hope, no inexorabe necessity that its
ruins be stained with gore. 1t our fathers
we're mistaken RnG tis9e has Developed in our
system. or if madness of their sons has
planted there the germ Of an ''irrepressible
conaicl" which forbids us longer to live
together in peace, then in peace and on Just
terms let us separate. Fearful will be the
responsibility of lhose who would cast the
last element OF human woe--that of arms
for fratrcdal slaughter-into the general
chaos. The wisdom of man faiIs-msy God
in his mercy guide u.s."
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-07-13

BRocKLIss BRIDcE.-The sum Of thirteen
hundred and sixty five dollars and sixty. four
cents was collected for tolls at BrockIiss
Bridge during the month Of June
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Portions of jhe Atlantic cable recovered
show not the slightest symptoms OF decay
or deterioration in the gutta percha. 1t has
been subjected to severe electrical tests, and,
on comparison with the tests as it left the
gutta percha works three years ago, it is
found that there has been An actual improve
ment in its condition since it was laid down.
In Trinity Bay, the iron wires were found
partially coated in many places with copper
known to exist under water off the New
foun dlan9 cossA
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-07-13
Highly Reasonable Tribune Talk

The Bridgeport (COnn.) Farmer collects the
following highly reasonable extracts from the
files of the leading Republican paper, the New
York Tribune. Lattcrly, the Tribune has aban-
doned the ground it held last winter in favor of
the right Of secession. and the injustice Of copr
con. But it has not attempted to contue its
own doctrine which. if maintained. was incon-
trovcrtible:-
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1861-07-13

MINT MATTERs.-W We learn that the widow
of the late Henry A. Crabb has been ap-
POINTED to place in the Mint. She is, we
are assured, most deserving lady. and
since the death Of her husband, who, it will
be remembered lost his life ia fllibuster
raid against Sonora, has had to support her
yoang family by her own energy, for Mr..
Crabb WAS possessed Of but little or no pro-
per,y. ~.>> Sac. Bee.
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What we have affirmed. and still maintain. is
the ri ght of Il PEOPLE to frame and modify their
political institutions in accordance with their
own convictions of duty and policy. affirmed
in the immortal Declaration Of American Inde-
pendencc. If correspondent has anything to
say in conlutation of that doctrine we shall be
happy to hear him. Tribune. Dec 10.
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If the people OF seven or eight contiguous
States shall pretty unanimously resolve to
cede and set up for themselves. we think they
would do so, and that 1t Wou1d be most unrisc
to undertake to resist such secession by federal
force. Why is it that those who want y confute
this doctrine. always make their attack on some
thing else Tribune, Dec 10.
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EMPIRE SALOON,
HENRY nj. tSA ACS.

EuNHE undersigned having purchased the in
u terest of G.. G. Davis in this saloon, it will
be conducted usual at the old stand, opposite
the Telegraph Office. He will always keep on
hand
The best Liquors and Cigars that can be
had in the place.
The house has always had this reputation and it
will be kept up.
He will also keep on hand fresh Confetti onaries
of all kinds. and Preserved Can Fruits, Rasns,
Nuts. &c. &c.
Also. Superior Brands of Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco.
Hisarticles will always consist Of the best that
can be procured in the San Francisco market.
He Will also keep on hand a Sca>onablc
supply of Fruit.
Gsss- All those indebted to &. c. Davis. will sci
tie with me, and those having claims against him
will present them to me for payment
Gs5~T eundersig led invites the public 10 give
him call HENRY NJ. lSAACS.
Auburn. July 14th, 1SG0.--my
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WRONGS THAT MUST BE RIGHTED.-We
scarcely pick up an exchange that we
do rot see complaints Of the manner ia
which our volunteers are fed and clothed. or
otherwise neglected. A visitor can scarcely
enter camp without similar complaints
reaching his ears. Scarcely letter reaches
home from volunteers of duty which does
not refer to short raions, or mean clothing.
If there is one man among the rebels now in
arms against the flag of our country whom
we would rather see hung in preference to
another that man is }. b. Floyd, the perjur,
ed traitor and thief, who robbed the Govern
ment OF its best arms. while acting under
sworn obligation of fidelity to the Constitu-
ton. And yet, we cannot see that Floyd is
a bigger villain than the scoundrels in this
State who are now specializing in the ratons
and clothing of our volunteers.
Lancaster (Pa.) Eapress.
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The National Intelligencer upon Lincoln S
Invasion of Virginia. Its Disapproval.

x If the scope Of the movement
yester lay made should he wider than we
have been led to infer; and if it be the inilia'
ton of anything like n regular campaign,
directed to the suppression of the civil revo-
luton that has broken out in the South, we
mast say, in justice to or convictions, that
we cannot bring Ourselves to perceive the
expeliencv Of any such policy, having re
gard to ihe single end lroposed-'the res
toration Of the Union"
AS the military "snljugaion' of the South
is admitted on all hands to be equally i'm
possible aud contrary to the purp ses Of The
Administration. which, we are assured 10y its
most accredited organs, simply seeks to re
lieve the "Un men" Of the Seeded States
from what is believed by many to be the
domination of energetic minori,es favoring
and upholding the secession movement, we
shall at least learn tro,E the reception awar!
ded to the Federal troops in Virginia wheih
er this expectation will be realized. Our
own impressions Of the southern character,
and our convictions in regard to the uHhap
pv unanimty of the people in most if not
all of the States that have actually seeded,
are not Of a nature to permit the Indulgence
of such predictions.
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WAKE MoNEy-A good looking Irish.
man stopping at hotel to warm himself
inquired Of the landlord
What is the news"
The landlord, disposed to run upon him
replied
'They say the devil is dead"
"An' sure" says Pat, "that's news indade."
Shortly after, he went 10 the bar, laid
down some coppers and resumed his seat.
The landlord, always ready for customer,
asked him what he would take P'-1 y
Nothing at all, says Pat.
"1hep why did you put down this moneyl"
can sure, sir, it's the custom in nv own
coqntry. when a. chap loses his daddy to
give him few coprers to help him pay for
the wake"
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The Charleston F.r,Ific.,,,p, C.un,.,.

CHARLESTON, March 3O.-The fortitcstion, On
tne hefoor having been finally completed. thew
were visited this forenoon by General Beaureg,rd
ana the members Of the Convention The distin-
gulshed party Were received with high honor, and
neaVY nring In all directions Governor Pickens
was nor IN the company, being engaged in more
important official business
ne completion OF the great work and the sati.-
factory manner in which Il has been accomplisb.d
- %, Sne Of much rejoicing and conRratulatio ON
gu al slues, and all that is wanting 10 mafe The
Joy complete is the evacuation of Sumter and n.
states Of America WAC No'hieue'e
uIeat anxiety is felt as to the Administration.
COURSE ABOUT Fort Sumter IL NOTHING "a done
soon me Tort VIII be attacked and captured Tn.
sentiment OF the people is entirely I'm favor ~ a.
ZION. Inc Governors communication Ia, NOT Ne,
expected. 10 nourS
The ship Splendid, from Liverpool, ha, arrives
az tnls port having on board the officers and crew
OF tne Dark Benguela, which vessel was ah.nd
oheo In sinking condition on the astb In,,
Cardenas U.s. ' 'V'uono 'o
Inc schooner Nj. Y. Davis also arrived NJ ,h,,
morning With cargo Of ice. She reports hsvinr
experienced very severely the fearful gale OF The
lo.n, Ia which she lost part Of her deck load but
o'ner~1se escaped with but trifing injury
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Additional from ffayti.

MONTGOMERY, April 2.-Mr Ward from Kew
"est stats that an arrival at that port on the psi
tepofs that the Spanish flag was boisted az -
domingo by the Spanish and French residens
Hese had before written TO Havana. saying IL
the Spanish forces were not sent IN the i.isnd
thsy should hoist tie Spanish flag wh-reupon
spanish feet Of five war vessels and 900 men
sdllto rom Havana, and took formal possession
OF - Domingo, aided by French corvette
MiramOn was at Havana endeayorIno 70 raiss
force Tor the purpose Of invading Mexico, and
the Spanish and French there seemed 70 sympa
thize IN The movement IL was believed al IA
VanS on The 18th that those Governments would
by their squadrons cover the landing AZ Var,
Cruz, and IL was affirmed that an English, French
and Spanish feet had actually sailed for Yer.
Cruz, the object Of which was unknown
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Important from the xan,h

MONTGOMERY, April 2.-w. H Ward. Fac
editor OF the Key Of the Gulf, arrived last nigh;
Iiom PENSACOLA. He states that on the 2Sth the
steamers Deniel Webster and Gen. Rusk arrived
az hey West, the former with 400 troops under
Coi, cooper, and the latter with 200 for Kew wes,
and loo for Tortugas
Inc crusader reached Key West with sealed
brooklyn was going into Key West on the 26th
and there was 10 doubt lin the mind Of Mr.. Ward
tnae she bad left her troops at Fort Pickens
The Texas Commissioners had stipulated tia,
tue General Rusk should land her troops al New,
YORK but the com manders Of the three com panic,
had signed document exonsrating Can't Smith
OF TIE Rusk, from all blame for the deception en-
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Southern InteiIiscnce-

MONTGOMERY, April I.-Active efforts are
making here 70 complete the ulf Railway hence
TO Pensacola to facilitate the transportation of
troops to the Gulf II will be completed in a few
days There is nothing important from Pensaco-
Ia provisions are believed TO be scarce at Fort
flckens; Confederate State troops, with provi-
slons and ammunition, are flowing into the Con-
federate army in large numbers and quantity
Two thousand troops are expected at ~ ontgomefy
this week. The reported reinforcement OF Fort
Plckens Is pronounced by reliable authority 10 be
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Virginia Convention.

RICHMOND, April James Barbour finished
hls secession speech to-day. Mr.. Tredway fol
Montague commenced speech In favor Of secs
SION. Mr.. Southall presented resolutions from 4
portion Of the people Of AIbemarIe instructing hi m
10 vote Tor secession. He said he was aware there
bad been change Of sentiment on the pa nj OF the
people OF the county, and when he was convinced
a majority Of them was that way he would sha De
mis- coarse to their views Resolutions for i'm.
mediate secession were presented from Bedford
Amelia, and Madison counties
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"A REPORT p,v a Cah All " :

A CAED.
"A REPORT Having gained some currency hare
that the Etna Insurance Company of Hartford 81
mas decl'ned to take any further risks IN the Dis
tIlct OF Coumbla. the undersigned takes tins
method of cOntradictIng the Statement, and of in
vltlng the attsHtion of all who may desire to avail
themselves Of The protection of this old AND mi
yersally popular Company to the Once No 500
seventh street. onposlt4 the intellI encer Office
wher- he Is AWAY on hand to receive I'D icatIons
as heretoinre. This Company has paid out, for
losses Ia this city within the last two months up-
0-St r M HANSON Auant
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still Later from Fu,.n.

SANDY HOOK, April 2.-The steamship Nsur
IL rk, from Liverpool on the both has passed mn
She reports as follows. up
LlvERPooL, March 20 The cotton sale. q,
Monday and Tuesday reached d 600 bales, closing
active and buoyant at an advance of .s3-sS
since saturday Orleans middling I'D; Mobile
do a. and Uplands do I'd
, Az Manchester. yarns had advanced I'd and
ths holders OF cloths demanded an advance
Flour was quiet and steady az 2ss6a3I. Wheat
steady al iIs5al5s Tor red, and l3aI4s6d for white
Corn steady; mixed 37sSa3s sod; yellow 3Sa3s,ed.
white 3Ss6a3as
Beef, pork and bacon Were steady
, sugar and coffee quiet. Rice steady. Rosln
Consols Oh Sao9S
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LOCAL NEW s

IL Though The STAB In printed on the fastest
rtearn PRES In TIE south Of Baltimore, ia edition
10 90 large TO require 1t to be put TO press at an
esTly hour; Advertisements, therefore, should be
sent In before - O'Clock m; etherwi.e they may
not appear until the next day
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Municipal Electtous

CINCINNATI, April 2.-The Democratic Union
ticket of this city was elected yesterday by 1000
majority.
ST Louis, April , The Anti republican city
ticket was elected yesterday by about 1000 ma
jorty.
CLEVELAND, April The Democratic Mayor
and entire city ticket are probably elected.
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NaYal.-EataI Affrar

NORFOLK, April l.-Fhe u. :. frigate Cumber.
land came up the harbor yesterday from the
Roads and exchanged salutes with the receiving
ship Pennsylvania.
|. James Land and VIM. Grimstead got into
ARRAY at the parade at London Bridge, Princess
Anne, on Saturday, when Grimstead killed Land
with his bayonet. Both were respectable farmers.
ard heads Of families.
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Later from California

FoRT KEARNEY, April The pony express has
arrived with California dates Of the 2Ist
McDougal douglas dem had received the
Governors certificate as u. =. Senator he having
as was officially reported, received So OF the III
votes cast. But subsequently the clerk made am
davit that lib votes had been cast; McDougal
thus lac king one vote Of an election. A commit
tee OF investigation had been appointed in the
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Virginia Legislature.

RICHMOND, April 1.-The Senate agreed 10 the
House amendment relative 70 the transfer Of the
guns from BellOna foundry. Nine Senators pre-
sented protest against the passage Of the resolu
tons into law. The Senate refused 20 permit
the protest TO be entered on the Journal
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DIED,
In this city, on Monday afternoon, the let inst
atter an illness of few hours ELLA, dauEh liter Of
John Wa Mary f.. Morsei, in the Sd year of
her ags. - ' -
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 81
o'clock, from the residence of Mr.. w. Z. ChOate,
Louisiana sv., between 9Th and 18th Sta
On the LIST instant, JOSEPH ABBOTT r A.
In the 18th year of his age. ~
The funeral will take place on Thursday the 9Th
instant, at O'clock from his late reSidance ON F.
ftreet, between l4th and 18th sts The friends and
ecqnantances THE family are respectfully invited
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The Conp.cttcut kIectiau.

HARTFORD, April The Republicans have
elected their State ticket by an increased majority
They have also carried the 1st and Sd Congress
sional districts but lost ID The 4th district has
not vet been fully heard from.
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THOSE who are In want of silks, shawls, CASH
merss, splendid calicoes, or anything In the dry
gore, NO 35o Seventh street. The incest kind Of
goods are going of like hot cakes for almost a
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NoI1cK.-DistTict Of Columbia Advertisements
70 De inserted In the BALTIMORE Sun are received
NJ and forwarded from The STAR Once.