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ETROPOLITAN HOTEL,
(LATE RASSETTE HOUSE,)
southwest cor Bush and SanSOme streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.

TENlIS popular and well established Hotel still
X continues to enjoy the tronage of the pub
lie, for which the propretors beg most respect
tully to return their orcatul 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 as a first class house.
The Metropolitan is fire-proof, and hardhnlshcd
throughout.
The Metropolitan is the largest Hotet, and has
the most spacious halls and the best lighted and
ventilated rooms of any upon the Pacific coast.
The Metropolitan is situated in the business
part of the city. and is centrally located between
the landings of the Ocean and River steameres.
The Metropolitln has elegantly furnished suites
Of rooms with one or more bedrooms attached to
parlors and admirably adapted to the wants OF
families.
The Metropolitan Diningroom has twenty sepa-
rate tables. where families and friends can ENJOY
ut 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 d
Co. S luxurious and Justly celebrated
Premium Spring Mattresses,
which insure the most refreshing sleep.
The Metropolitan Coach will always be at
the Landing upon the arrival OF steamers, to car
ry passengers to he 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 29th 1861.
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SAN FRANCISCO.
BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP,

SCOVILL'S COMPOUND EXTRACT
Sarsaparilla and Stillingia.
THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER!
Cures the following diseases:
Scrofula, White Swelling. Kings Evil. Ulcers,
Goitre Bronchocelo, or Swelled Neck, Scrof-
ulous, Cancerous and Indolent Tumors, Mer-
curial and Syphilitic Affections, Ulcera-
tions and Enlargement Of Joints, Glands,
Bones, or Ovaries, Uterus, Liver
Spleen, Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plunts, Epileptic Fits Chorea or
st. Vitus Dance, Dropsy, and all
Diseases of the Skin, such as
Pmples Biles. letter or
Saltrheum, RingwOrm,
and Sore Eyes,
Also, many Diseases peculiar to Females, such
as Leucorrhea. or Whites, Suppression, lrregu-
lurity. and Sterilty.
STILLINGIA is something new in Sarsaparlla
Compound adds greatly to it's Alternative Vir-
tues, rendering it much more efficient in eradi-
eating disease. This plant has attained an un-
rivalled reputation us an Alternative; it is South
ern plant, growing from Virginia to Florida.
would refer those unacquanted with its proper
ties to the statements of the following physicians.
of high standing, who laud it rs an Alternative of
unequalled etiicicacy, viz:
Thomas Y. SmOns Nj. D.. American Medical
Director, Vol XII, p. 3l2.
I A. Lopez, NJ. D., New Orleana Medical and Sur
gical Journal. Vol. I'LL. p. 40
II. r. Frost. NJ. d.. Southern Journal of Medi-
cine and Pharmacy Vov. 1910.
These gentlemen report Stilingia to be un-
doubtedly the most valuable remedy in Scrofula,
Cutaneous Diseases, Secondary Syphilis. Chro-
mic Hepatic Affections, us well in many
other complaints ordinarily benefited by the use
of mercury. and their statements are corroborat-
ed by all Physicians who have tested it.
This remedy now stands at the head OF all pre-
paration a blood purifier.
The correct tormul. of which is submitted to
Physicians and Druggists that they may know
what they are using. and is rorranted to cure
all diseases of the BLOOD and LIVER.
For sale by all the principle Druggists
Geo. W. Shell, General Agent, l3o Washington
street. San Francisco.
November 10Th, l860.-Gm
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WIRE ROPE,

DY its great durability. is less than one-fourth
ID the cost of any other kind of rope; it is 40
per cent lighter; less than one half the diameter;
and is unaffected by change of weather 1t is
specially adapted for Hosting and Winding pur-
poses for Guy Ropes, Ferry Ropes Long Pump
Ropes. &c, H.. and three years trial under all
circumstances has proved the immense economy
of its appicatirn. Scales of strengths and
weights, and circulars forwarded by addressing
the manufacturers. A. S. HALLID1E CO.,
42 Clay street, San francisco.
February 9TH 1861 -3m
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SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.


Silk Stockings and Trusses.
Amputatng Instruments,
Post Mortem Instruments
Trepannng Instruments
Obsterica Instruments,
Dissccting Instruments,
Cuppling Instruments
Eye Instruments
Pocket Instruments
Speculums Marsh's Improved Truss
TOnsil Instruments, Stehoscopes,
Bouges and Catheters Breast Pumps.
Syringes, Patent Elastic Poypus Forceps,
Abdominal Supporters Probangs.
Suspensory Bandages Silk Stockings
Phelps Trusses, Silk Knee Caps,
Chase's Trusses Silk Anklets,
Hull's Trusses, French Trusses.
Marsh's Radical Cure elInfaats' Trusses,
Truss. Shoulder Braces, ETC.
We are receiving the above goods by steamer
direct from Eastern Manufacturers. and offer them
for sale at the lowest prices
II. H. MCDONALD Il CO.,
Importing Wholesale Druggists.
Sacramento.
January 18th. l86l.-3m
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q
ParI5's salsam of Wild Cherry and Tar

INDEPENDENCE. Texas. May 10th, 1853.
GENTLEMEN: | feel it my duty to speak in re-
gard to your medicine In 1886, | was attacked
with violent cold rapidly running into Con-
sumption. | tried every medicine. and all the
Physicians could hear of. without relief, until |
hit your Balsam of Wild Cherry and Tar. | was
Immediately benefited. 1t has saved my life
"Gratefuly. curs. JOHN @. SMITH,"
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CHARLES r. ROBBINS,

IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
Type, Presses, Printing Material, Inks,
Card stock, &c.
Nos. Ill and ll3 Clay street, San Francisco
January 18th, lS6l.-1y
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AMERICAN HOTELss E!ss,cr
AND GENERAL STAGE Orr'
r;re-proof Brick Bu''"''''
AUBURN.
r. IT. GALLEY, Propr'e'o''

G, ii. GAZLEI' N.
TTAVING taken this wen Sor a oontinuselnu,ss
proprietor is solcltonus House % hos 50 Ihs he
of the liberal patronage tne experience inaa i,aer
business fatters himself 10 Destow their cls'S M fnr
The new paroPs rsps0BBs 4s
nished throughout, in far,oi ar riyen to the the
Particular attention w;l Se ~'l sluppled pp always VIII
q LquSss and an tss oss'i ssss
ny is kept at this ho'fa for Sacramento Tc,est HILL
take the Stages daIiiX Yankee Jims f.Cg,svlc
Dutch Flat, Iowa Low and nl't, tt,riiweekly to As'''
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FRENCH, WILSON K CO.,
MAKE THE BEST CLOTHING.

FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL KINDS,
RETAIL FOR CASH AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
NHE Largest and Best Stock of CLOTHING,
| FURNISHING GOODS, TRUNKS, VAIL
SES. CARPET BAGS, UMBRELLAS, etc.
To be found in any Retail House in Cali
fOrnia.
Goods suitable for travelling purposes in any
climate.
FRENCH, WILSON & CO.,
Next door to the What Cheer House.
And No 1928 Montgomery street near Callfor-
nia in fuckers Building, San francisco.
Manufacturing Establishment. NO. l02 Liberty
street. New York.
PS-Measures taken for goods from our house
in New York. and delivered to any part OF this
State, without extra charge.
February I'd, lS6l.--6m
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

TURPENTINE AND CAMPHENE.
WE are now importing our Turpe' tine from
w Boston and have our camphene distilled
fresh every week. Purchasers can rely upon get
ting superior article and always at the lowest
price.
r. II. MCDONALD l. CO.,
Sacramento
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RICHMOND. Texas. May 7th. 1853,

RICHMOND, Texas May 7th. 1858.
'MEssRs BARNES Il PARK: am having constant
calls for Parks Balsam Of Wild Cherry and Tar.
Those who have used it. speak in the highest
praise of its effects. Be kind enough to send me
one gross. Yours, truly, O. III. PETERS"
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02
SACRA MENTO.
PATENT MEDICINES,
AGENTS FOR CALIFORNIA;

$50 doz Sands Sarsapa-ll75 doz Jaynes Pills,
rilla. 80 doz Thorn Extract,
100 doz Myers Sarsapa- 300 doz Ayers Pectoral,
rill and Yellow Dock, 275 doz Ayers Pills.
IS doz Ayers S,rsapa- 800 doz Brandrcth,s s Pills
riIla. 400 doz Moffatt's Pills,
* doz Bull & Guysott's 200 doz Wisters Balsam
Sarsaparilla, Wild Chefry, me.
100 doz Townsend's Sar- so dez Oxygenated Bit
saparilla, ters,
l5O doz Jayne's EXpec- 90 doz goa Liver Oll'
torant. oO doZ brown suln?et
14O doz Jayne's Altera- 200 doz Mustang Lini-
tive, meht'
l5O doz Jayne's Carmi- Gargling oll; ctc1 etc.,
native Balsam. Bachelors Hair Dye.
For Sale ut small advance from New lofK cost
R. II. MCDONALD CO.,
Importing Druggists, Sacramento.
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02
Pulmonary COMPLAINTS

Statistics prove that over oDe-quarter OF all
the adult mortality in the United States. pro-
cecds in some manner from diseases of the lungs.
It is fri ghful to contemplate this mass of corrup-
tion suffering and death As blossoms ripen into
fruit so does neglected cold or cough terminate
in consumption. 1t is hard thing to conquer in
its later stages. 1t should be vigorously attacked
at first. Many articles Of different virtues may
l,,,t
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

MACHINE OILS! LAMP OILS!
1000 Gallons pure Lard Oil. in tins.
800 Gallons Polar Oil, in tins,
500 Gallons Sperm OIL
For sale low by
r. II. MCDONALD 4 CO.,
Druggists, Sacramento.
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02
Corks! Corks! Corks!

Corks! Corks! Corks!
TUST RECEIVED, from New York.
100000 Soda COrks,
Bottle Corks,
500 gross Vial Corks.
Beer Keg Corks, etc.
For sale low by
r. II. MCDONALD Il CO.,
Druggists Sacramento.
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02


3O0lbs Extract Liquoricel $500 lbs Blue Nitrol,
300 lbs best Gum Arabic, 200 Sal EPSON,
100 lbs Turkey Opium 5000 lbs Alum,
and Iodide Potassa, 1000 lbs Sulphur.
250 ozs Sulphate quinine 500 lbs IapIoca,
100 ozs Strychnne. 1900 lbs SuperCarb soda
80 ozs Sulphate Nor 100 Alex SIENNA,
phinr 900 lbs Sulphate Potash
100 ozs Nit Silver, pure. $50 lbs Carb Ammonia.
100 ozs Iodide Mercury. 10 kegs Pearl Barley,
$50 lbs Calomel. 3 kegs jamaica Gin
100 lbs Blue Pills. ger.
100 lbs Mercurial Omit 1900 lbs Cream Tartar,
7j lbs Chloroform, pure.
Tartaric Acid. 900 lbs Flaxseed
l25 lbs Nitric Acid 800 lbs do ground
800 lbs Spirits Ntre. 200 lbs Balsam Copaiba
315 lbs Aqua Ammonia, rs lbs Gum Camphor
100 lbs Sulphuric Ether so lbs Gum AsatGtida
1900 lbs Nitric Acid. 100 lbs Gum Scammony
l5 900 lbs Sulp lphuric Acid lGamboge. Mastic Myrrh
600 lbs Muriatc Acid, Tragucanth and Guatlc.
Oil Bergamot, pure, Chronlde Lime,
Oil Lemon. pure, Sugar Lead,
Oil Wintergreen pure, lSeldlltz Powders, etc.
FOR SALE AT PRICES MUBH LOWER
THAN USUAL.
R. II. MCDONALD & co.
Importing Wholesale Druggists,
Sacramento.
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SAN i ORU'S
CATHARTTC pills.

CUMPUUNDED FRUM
Pure Vegetable Extracts, and INT mn J..
GLASS CASES, Air Tight, aud vii, w. ~. IN
I'm anv elf nate. 'i heep
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

21O CLAY ST.. OPPOSITE UPPER CORNER OF PLAZA,
S4.N FRANCISCO.
Late Professor at the Unirers'ty, PennSyf0a"'o
rs THE PIONEER ADVERTISING PH1Sl-
/ clan of California, and the only one who re-
ceved Collegiate Medical Education' ana is
better ounlifed to treat and has cured more cases
of Private Diseases than any other Physician
For reference, see all of the papers throughout
the State.
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ATAwAS. Texas. April 23d. Is

ATAwAS, Texas, April 23d. 1913.
GENTLEMEN: ] am Il practising physician at
this place. about 25 miles from San Antonio |
prescribe DR.. Parks preparation Of Wild Cherry
and Tar for Pulmonary Diseases. with the greatest
benefit | have witnessed several remarkable
cures NV. DAVIS. NJ. D."
Such results are constantly being exhibited in
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

Corn Russian RlvER.-Two hundred
thousand bushels OF corn were raised in
Russian River Valley last year, which sold
at sixty cents per bushel.
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

QUITE AN ARMY.-The number of offices
in the gift Of the National Executive, Is
ab Ut sixty thousand.
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02
DIR. PARKS
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY AND
TAR.

4 SAFE. speedy and certain remedy for
N Coughs. Colds. Asthma. Sore Throat Bron
chitiS COnsumption and all
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. B. LEACH. THoS. JAMiso
AUBURN LUMBER YARD,

OPPOSITE THE TOLL HOUSE, ON THE TURNPIKE ROAD,
AUBURN. CAL.
WE take this method of announcing to the
w public that we have opened Lumber
Yard at the place above named and now have
and will constantly keep on hand complete as
sortment of all kinds of Seasoned Lumber for
building and mining purposes; also,
shingles. shakes, Doors, Sash, &C., &c.
The Patronage of the public is solicited.
-TERMs CASH. -
Auburn, February 18th, 1860.
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r. II. MCDONALD & CO.,
Wholesale
IMPORTING DRUGGISTS
SACRAMENTO, CAL.
Drugs and Medicines.

NETE have received by recent arrivals, direct
w from New York and Boston,
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PAINTS, OILS AND VARNISH.
A FULL SUPPLY on hand at prices to suit
IA the times.
900 Gallons Linseed Oil, in tins
400 Gallons Turpentine, in tins,
200 lbs Paris Green, in Oil; American Vermil-
lion, &c., &c.
R. II. MCDONALD Il CO.,
Druggists, Sacramento
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HADpONyuLE. n. j.. April

DrlO0 you JOylul vi SOOu utWS' Iltuu.
Read!
HADDoNvILLE. n. j., April Goth.
Il was attacked by n severe pain in the side. in
the region of the Liver. | suffered intensely
through the whole winter. Duringall the time
was confined TO my house, had Il violent cough,
ra .sed much bloody matter. and was supposed by
myself and others to be in the last stages Of con-
sumption. The February following, when appa-
ren,lv my life was at q close. procured a bottle
of Park Balsam of Wild Cherry and Tar AS
soon us | commenced its use | began to grow bet
ter. The soreness in my side grew less, the cough
gradually left me, the prOluse eXpcctoration and
splitting of blood ceased. and my general health
became by degrees restored. | was soon enabled
to resume my trade, that of carpenter, which
have continued without interruption. l will fur
thcr remark that this remarkable cure was effected
by only three bottles of the Balsam.
Truly YOURS "THoMAs CozYENs."
This article, so harmonzes with the vital fuids
digestive organs and requirements of the SYSTEM
Us to lift the disease and soothe all the inhama-
ton. If used according to directions, it cannot
fail to benefit you. Procure the illustrated
Family Almanac of any Agent. (gratis,) and read
explanations in full. But loose no time.
IN CONSUMPTIVE SYMPTOMS
.Procrastination is the thief Of time" in an
awful sense, it shortens existence, and hurls the
patient from time into eternity.
Thousands are weekly dying whose lives mi ght
be saved Dy the tllncly use OF DR. fARKs bAlSAM
OF WILD CHERRY AND TAR. A few weeks few
days make fatal difference in the progress of
CoNSUMPTIvE SYMPTOMS.
The chances of success increase greatly with
the earliness of treatment Although Park s
Balsam has performed cures in cases seemingly
desperate that are almost miraculous, still it is
advisable to take the Balsam on the appearance
OF the first symptoms.
Sold by Druggists everywhere. d. S. Barnes
e. Co., New York. George W. Smell. General
Agent, 80 Washington street, San Francisco.
November 10th, lS60.-6m
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a. The iin Famny va: "a tharflC PILI,sar.,
.e ou' ~. ; nro,,,o @ o W Mmch The propre or bas
The constantly increasing ~ demand frIom' go ,b
nnVeions useu VIC .IHS ana the Satisfaction vli"h
them within the reach of all ~ NAe 70 place
The Profession well know n. that different C.,,,
on different portions Of the ~ bowels "ct
The FAM1LY IN. CA IHART'C Py.,
been compounded from p variety of the ,,, met
table Extracts which act alike on every nar, " en"
almentary canal ana are good and safe in ali = y
es wnere a Ca'naruc Is Fl needed, such as dr.
ness, Pains In the Back and I"tt:a!i-
COstiveness, Pain y and Soreness '",'s.
the WnOle nOOy, from sudden cold Wink
frequently, hegiecsed - END In long course nj + a.
yer, Loss CI APPe.I lite, Creeping tn
s saso1u ueaTncho I'LL over OF the body, Restless
III II !, n n m N, S1sru W weight Iii he head
-, - - - = Diseases, Worms *
GhlIuren or AGuIts3 Rheumatisn,, a rrrat
rurnner Oh tne blOOO p and many diseases to which
flesh is heir, too numerous to mention in This aiv,r
ment Dose. to3 ''Se
PRICE THREE DIMES.
The Liver InvigOratOr and Family r.,
tharfic are retailed by Druggists generally pni
sold wholesale by the Trade in all thearge towns "-'
3. T. w. SANFORD, MD
Manufacturer and Proprietor
Broadway, New York
Sold by the Druggists everywhere, and by
PARK & WHITE. Sole 'con's
for the Pacific Coast, 1872 Washington Street IN
Francisco.
August 18th. 1860 -1y.
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OF all diseases. the great first cause,
Springs from the neglect of Natures laws.
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

A wyy states that he always looks und
the marriage head for the news OF the
weak
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

Consumption Cured IN It's Last Stages.
Consumptive patient, be Of good cheer. We
bring you joyful tidngs Of good news. Read!
Rnndl
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

The following are selected from volumniou:
accumulation of testimonials Of the Press Of the
United States. and from eminent Professors o
our institutions where the practice of medicine
is taught:
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-14

AN INTERESTING CHARACTER IN AN ITALIAN
HosP1TAL.-The Naples correspondent of the
London NepS, describing a visit to the hos
pital, says:
Almost at the extremity of the last ward is
an interesting man called Giuspfe Sorzano,
formerly in the Fourteenth Regiment of
Piedmontese. He had ball through his leg,
which he can not yet place on the ground.
His wife and child had just come down to
find him. On his bed saw what never
before saw on an Italians bed, prayer-book
and Testament. - 49,.
"You are a Protestant 2"
"Yes, amember of the Waldensian Church.
l was twenty. y.fiye years in the Piedmontese
service, gained my sub-lieutenancy, and of
right should have had my lieutenancy. The
Colonel called me one day and said that |
had been talking and preaching against the
Roman Catholic Church, and ordered me to
be silent. / replied that had done nothing
of the kind; had read this book, showing
the Testament to my comrades and officers
who were much delighted with what they
heard WELL said my officer. You must
not do so any more Colonel answered,
{ ] have been good soldier, and have done
my duty well, but this is an affair of con.
science, which has nothing to do with my
military duties My lieutenancy, however,
was not accorded to me, and having obtained
my retirement, | entered the service of Carl
bRldi, in which l have been reduced to help
lessness."
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-14

TRUE COURAGE OF THE KING OF PORTUGAL.
The King, who at the outbreak of the pes
thence was only twenty years old, felt it to
be his duty to remain at his capital, and do
all he could toward mitigating the calamity.
To effect this object, he did not conhne him
self to presiding over councils or to discuss
ing means of alienation in his cabinet; he
went himself among the sick. We were
told that he would continually visit the hos
pitfalls both by day and night, coming in a
hired street carriage, with single compan-
ion, that he might prevent preparations for
his reception, and ascertain for himself in
what manner the patients were treated. On
one occasion, it is said, he found a medical
man feeling the pulse of his patient with his
glove on, hoping thereby to escape contagion.
We may imagine the Kings indignant re-
proof to the timorous doctor.
3 another time the spectacle was more
gratifying. He was just entering a ward
when be heard aphysican trying to reassure
patient, who was in dropping state, with
kind and soothing words. Don Pedro re-
mained outside until the doctor had ceased
speaking, when he entered, extending his
hand toward him. The physician, recog-
nizing his sovereign, attempted to 90 down
upon his knee, and kiss the hand thus held
out. "No," said the King; Z" you have be-
haved like brother to that poor, sick man.
and am proud to shake hands with you"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-14
DIsTREssINe Acc1pENr FROM A RUyAwAy

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT FROM A RUNAWAY.
Franklin Stevens, of Salem, N. Y, met with
a horrible accident on Wednesday evening.
As he wSs going down o rather steep hill,
his horses were frightened by the approach
of a team behind, and started off at break
neck speed. In attempting to control them,
Mr.. Stevens made the discovery, for the first
time, that they had no bits, and he was ut
terly powerless. They ran at an awful rate
until they reached his house, when they
made dash at his gate, but brought up with
force against post, wheeling, and bounding
off to the village, mile and half distant,
where they brought up in a stable-yard.
Then Mr.. Stevens, for the first time, made
the discovery, on turning to congratulate his
wife upon their escape, that she sat by his
side corpse! In the contact with the posts
at the gateway, she had received fearful
blow upon the temple, which instantaneously
terminated her existence-dying without a
struggle or a groan, and all the fearful sub
sequent ride, Mr.. Stevens had taken with
the dead body other whom he loved, sitting
closely against him on q seat.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-14

INTERESTING ILLUsIoN.-Place on a sheet
of white paper apiece of blue silk about four
inches in diameter, in the sunshine; cover
about three inches in diameter; and the CEN
ter of this with piece of pink silk about two
inches in diameter; and the center of the
pink silk again cover with another circle of
green silk about one inch in diameter; then
cover the center of the green silk with cir
Gle Of indigo about half an inch in diameter;
in the center of the whole make black dot
with apen, Then look steadily for minute
on this central spot, and closing your eyes,
bold your hand about an inch distant be-
fore them, and you will appear to see the
ton can conceive, which eolors will appear
not only different from the colors of the silk,
but will keep perpetually changing.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-14
Explorations Of the Interior OF


Messrs. Stuart, Kerwieh and Head have
recently completed an exploration which az
length makes us aware of the real character
of the interior of Australia, and their report
leaves no room to doubt that it affords fine
site for large and hourishing people to oc-
cupy, furnishing at once sure routes between
the various fertile coasts and Yasa tracts of
fertile and salObrious habitable land. They
travelled 300 miles due north Of Adelaide,
everywhere found plenty of water and good
land, and their discoveries must, without
doubt, lead to great results.
In the course Of an article on the subject,
the Melbourne argus says
Yin his route from Adelaide to lat. l9o At
and long. l34o, Mr.. Stuart may be said to
have divided the continent into two pretty
nearly equal portions. If there was any
thing worthy to be called q central desert, Il
would, therefore, have been met. But no
desert was seen; and the most forbiddng
features were three or four tracts of scrub,
the broadest not being more than sixty miles
across. Within mile or 80 of the present
center, there is a high hill, from which ranges
to the northeast are visible"
As he advanced more to the northward,
he found himself upon long plains of allu-
vial soil, covered with grass" and came upon
creeks shaving very large and long water
holes.p Singular to relate, the potato was
found to grow wild here, though the natives
use its apples, and apparently were ignorant
Of the virtues of the tubers. Game also ex-
listed in plenty, and the natives are repre-
sented as the strongest and best fed hitherto
met throughout the continent. The features
warrant us in rejecting all previous concep-
tions as to the interior Of Australia, and
acteristics it differs little from the coast dis
tPicts