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struck him again, sending him to the ground,
and said, "Fll learn you to call me Eagle,
you Internal scoundrel ~.
CORVALLIS remained upon the ground only
a moment. Smarting from the blows he
he had received, he arose with an entirely
unlocked for recuperation on the part of the
fallen, and in spite of the men of both ma
tions, he whipped the immortal Washington
until he roared for mercy.
The Americans, at first, mortified and in =
dgnant at the conduct of their chief, began
to sympathse with him, and resolved to
whip their foes in earnest. They rushed
fiercely on them, but the British were really
the stronger party and drove the Americans
back. Not content with this they charged
madly upon them and drove them from the
field-from the village in fact. There were
many heads damaged, eyes draped in mourn
ing, noses fractured and legs lamed-it is a
wonder that no one was killed outright
Washington was coufned to bis house for
several weeks, but recovered at last. For
time there was a GOODNESS between himself
and CORVALLIS, but they finally concluded
to join the whole country in laughing abou;
the surrender
They live now. Time, the painter, has
etfectualy whtewashed their heads, but they
are very jolly still On town meeting days
the old Squire always rides down to the vii
lage. In the hind part of his venerable
yellow wagon is a bunch of hay, ostensibly
for the old white horse. but really to hide a
glass bottle from the vulgar gaze. That
bottle has on one side a likeness of Gen.
Lafayette, and upon the other may be seen
the Goddess of Liberty. What that bottle
contained inside | cannot positively say, but
it is true that Squire Wood and Lawy or
Jones visit that bottle very frequently on
town meeting days, and come back quite
red in the face. When this redness in the
face becomes of the blazing kind, as it gen
orally does by the time the polls close, short
dialogue like this might be heard:
1--WE shall never play surrender again,
Lawyer Jones!"
"Them days is over, Squire Wood !"
And then they laugh and jocosely punch
each other in the ribs.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County or PLACER
In THE NATTER OF THE ESTATE OF 5. Il. ROUsSIN
DECEASED.
IN PROBATE Court, Placer County.
"HEREAS. G. A. G. Roussin, Administrative
w of said Estate, has filed her petition for n
final distribution thereof. and the said Court
having ordered that notice be given to all persons
interested therein to appear before said Court at
time and place fixed for the hearing. Notice
is hereby given to all persons interested in the
Court. at Auburn, on Monday, the 25th day of
March. A. D. 1861 at 10 o'clock, A, NJ, then and
there to show cause, if any they can, why the
prayer of the said Administrators, for final dis
tributon should not be granted
In witness whereof / have hereunto
49, set my hand and affixed the seal
LIS. of Probate Court, on this the 5tb
~ day of February, A: D. 1861;
HENRY GOODING, Clerk,
By D. c. SCoTr, Deputy.
February 9th. 1S61.-4w
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Nevada Territory.

The boundaries of this proposed territory,
including Washoe are thus given:
Commencing at point where the eastern
boundary line of the State of California
leaves the Colorado; thence northwardIy
with said line to its point of Intersection
with the Oregon line thence with said line
on the latitude of fory'two degrees north
east to the one hundred and fourteenth de-
gree of west longitude; thence with said
longitude to- the Goose creek mountains;
thence soulherly said range to the head wa
ters of Lake Nicollet; thence down the
stream formed by said waters to said Lake,
and through the same to the nearest range
of mountains running southerly until it shall
reach Cedar Creek at or near the one hun
dred and fourteenth degree of west long-
tude thence with the most conspicuous
landmarks to the headwalers Of Rio Virgin
river; thence down said stream to its inter
section with the Colorado; thence down
said stream to its place of beginning.
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

SAN JOSE RAlLRoAD.--The officers of
the Company tell us that the contractors
will, at all hazards commence work in ear.
nest by the first Of April, that by that time
five hundred to thousand men will be EN-.
pIoyed in grading the road. The contrac-
tors have some $4,000 now on hand, which
they will expend in grading the road from
this city southwark, in the confident expec-
tation that 3he community will not allow the
work to stop for want of funds to carry it
on. Call.
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02
BRIGGS GIFT CONCERT.

Owing to scarcity in "money matters" we
did not sell rs many tickets in our first concert as
was anticpated; Notwithstanding the drawing
came off to the general satisfaction of the ticket
holders Many have expressed desire to have
a chance to draw the Old Orchard. In order to
crafty their wishes, we will now sell tickets for
our second Concert in which the Old Orchard
will be the first prize. as seen in our schedule
Numbers from 193,15l to 307 800 will he placed
in the wheel. from which the 144 prize numbers
will be drawn; the Old Orchard being the first
prize the Vineyard the second prize, DC, &C.. as
seen by referring to our schedule.
We will take good care of the orchard until
the lucky ones take possession. G. G. BRIGGS.
February 9th, lS6l.-td
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MINERALS ON PRIVATE LAND-The Su-
preme Court has decided, in the case of
Moore VS.. SHAY and Fremont vs.. Fowler,
that the owner Of land under patent from
the United States, owns all the minerals in
it. This is an important decision, and we
shall notice it again. Fremont, therefore,
owns not only the land, but also the gold of
his ranch. Alta.
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CHANGE OF VENUE DENIED TO HORACE
SMrrH-When the Twelfth District Court
convened yesterday morning, Judge Camp
bell rendered his decision in the motion for
change Of the place Of trial of Horace
Smith, indicted for the murder of Samuel
II. Newell. The Court denied the motion,
without however, making this decision final
if in the course of the case circumstances
should be shown that would render it neces-
sary to the ends of justice that the trial
should take place elsewhere. The counsel
for Smith took exceptions to the decision.
The trial will probably take place during the
next term which commences in March.
s. II. Gull, Feb l4ih.
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They are a deeply religious people in
Rhode Island, if the following be true: A
Connecticut school master asked lad from
Newport "How many Gods there were!"
The boy after scratching his head some time
replied-'I don't know how many you've
got in Connecticut, but we have none in
Rhode Island"
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Dissolution of Co.Partnership.


HNHE Partnership heretofore existing between
E. T. Loving and A. j. Newton, in store
on Rock Creek, Placer county, is hereby dissolved
by mutual consent, at this date All indebted
to the firm will settle with H. A. Newton.
E. T. LOVING,
Al. NEWTON.
February 18th, lS6i.--3t
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Peppermint, as an article of commerce,
is largely grown in Lake county, Ohio. This
year, over $4,000 have been paid to the pro-
ducers of this article, and in Painsville, the
oil is worth 81, IL l-2 per pound.
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Proposals for keeping County Hospital.

Proposals for keeping County Hospital.
NOTICE is hereby given, that sealed proposals
~ will be received by the Board of Supervisors
of Placer county, at their next regular meeting
for keeping the lndgent Sick of said county
for the term of one year. commencing on the
18th day of May A. d. 1861, to the lowest respon-
sible bidder. Sealed proposals to be filed with
the Clerk of the Board. Per order of the Board.
S. B. WOODIN, Chairman.
W. A. SEIKIRK Cerk-td
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Coal MINING COMPANY INCORPORATED.
"A certificate of incorporation was yes'er-
day filed in the County Court by Francois
L. A. Phoebe, Charles Mccormick, Levi
Parsons, Henry =. Wakeee and J. b. Bay
erque for the express purpose of forming a
company to mine for coal near Monte Diablo,
Contra Costa county. The corporation is to
last for fifty years, and starts out with cap
ital stock of 100000, represented by one
thousand shares of stock of one hundred
dollars each. The corporation is entitled
the "California Coal Mining Company"
(uU
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

ington's birthday was celebrated at San
Francisco on the 22nd inst, by grand
Union demonstration. II is estimated 5000
people took part in it.
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AN honest mans the nobest work of the
Lordr exclaimed hard shell Baptist; and
then, after pause, he added, but the Lord
hasn't had a job in the world for more than
fiftv wears
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MARYSVILLE.
1928, 700!
To be distributed in Gifts!
March 18th, 1861.

NEORGE G. BRIGGS second grand Vocal
u and Dramatic Gift Entertainment will be
given at the Marysville Theatre, March 18th, 1861.
On which occasion the following magnificent
Prizes Will be distributed among the Ticket
Holders
IA Prizes. Tickets So. 90.
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ARMs.--It is reported that there are 49,
900 stand of arms in the Benicia Arsenal,
all with the latest improvements, with
large proportion of Minnie rifles.
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A splendid brick hotel has just been fin
ished at Yreka.
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PASSING AwAY.-Twenty Revolutionary
pensioners died during the year 1860.
Eightytw are all that are now left.
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NOTICE.

nN and after this date, A. Davidson, of Au-
~ burn, ceases to be my agent All business
transactions for my account must be with Wells,
Fargo L. Co.. of this place. A. p. CRANER.
Auburn February 2Oth, ls6l.-2t
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DEAF DUMB, AND BLIND AsYLuM.-From
the first annual report of the managers Of
the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum, of San
Francisco, it appears that the total receipts
of the institution, from March lst 1860, to
February lst, 1861, were $6,027 10; expen
ditures, S., $50 O2. The receipts were most
ly from festivals, donations, and collections
in churches only 1860 being received from pu-
pills. There are now seventeen deaf and dumb,
and five blind pupils receiving instruction at
the institution. On Friday last a till passed
the Senate appropriating $4,000 for the
benefit of the institution, to enable the man
ager's to erect suitable building.
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"Why does father call mother honey9"
asked boy of his elder brother. "Can't
tell, 'cept it's because sue has a large comb
in her head.
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"Let me see; how many mills make
cent9"
Don't know; but it takes good many
cents to make mill, if they are made Of
stone"
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

The Hebrew youths of San Francisco
have organized library association.
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

CALIFORNIA PosTMAsTERs.-The Acting
Postmaster General (Horato King) has es
tabished Post Offices and appointed Post
masters as follows:-Fort Bragg, Mendocino
county-Clarence B. Goodwin, Postmaster.
Claws Bar Calaveras county-William Van
gonler, Postmaster. Butte Valley, Butte
county-P. G. Mum, Postmaster, Humbug
Creek Siskiyou county-Jaccb Hanson,
Postmaster. A. Secret Ravine Post Office,
Placer county, Edward Cook is appointed
Postmaster in place of John S. Agan, with
view to change OF site.
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Disso luton of Co-Partnership.

UlSsO! O!utlOn OF CO-Partnershlp.
THE Partnership heretofore existing between
l. the undersigned is this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent. All persons indebted to the firm
will settle with Perry Kelly. as soon as possible.
GEORGE BISHOP,
PERRY KELLY.
Auburn, February l1th, l86l.-4w
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EXPENSIVE CHURcH.-St. Peters, at Rome,
the most magnificent temple of worship ever
reared by human hands, covers six acres of
ground, cost $50 100000, and now costs an
nually for repairs and superintendence, $4o,-
900.
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CONSTABLE'S SALE -.-By virtue of an
~ Execution to me directed and delivered, on
the 18th day of February, A. D. 1861, issued out
of the Court of W. II. Davis, Justice of the Peace
for Township No 7, Placer county, California,
on a judgment rendered in said Court, on the llth
day Of February, 1861, in favor of Margaret
Thompson, und against A. N Smith for the sum
of Ninety Dollars damages. and Eghty-three
Dollars and twenty three cents costs of suit.
have levied on, and will expose to public sale,
to the highest bidder for cash, at the town of
Monona Flat, on
Saturday the 9th day Of March, 1861,
at the hour of o'clock P. NJ, all the right, title,
interest and claim which the said A. H. Smith
had on the 29th day of January, 1861, in and to
the following described property. to-wit: GER
tain lot or piece of ground fenced in, and used
Corral, with building thereon used as Slaugh-
ter House, together with all improvements and
fixtures belonging to said property, being situat
ed on the southeast side of Main street, in the
town of Monona Flat, Township No. 7, Placer
county, and joins the lot on the southeast side
occupied by A. Malcolm, all of which named and
described property shall sell as aforesaid, or so
much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy the
above judgment together with the costs due and
to become due thereon. A. P. COLE,
Constable, TIP. No. 7.
Iowa Hill, February 18th. 186l.-3w
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The human heart gives 9e,c00 strokes
every twenty fou hours.
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LIST OF PRIZES,

First Price, BRIGGS OLD ORCHARD. This
property consists of l65 acres of Yuba River
Bottom Land, in Orchard. together with the
House known as briggs Hotel,' and the Barns
and Sheds attached thereto. The Orchard num-
bers $4,000 Trees, all of the choicest varieties,
and is the largest Orchard in the world and pro
badly the most productive property in the State.
The fruit from this orchard brought in 1858,
$4,000; in 1859, 100000; in 1860, about SIPS
OOO Valued at: t:..........;. S21O, OUO
I'd Prize. VINEYARD OD the old Ranch p
miles from Marysvile, 10 acres, 5000 vines.
Vaiueu III .....: :;.'..... .p0, OUc
Sd Prize...GRAN FIELD-part of old Ranch;
250 acres. Valued at: ..........: $50, 600
4th Price, --GRAN FIEID-part of old Ranch;
$50 acres. Valued at. t.................$ So, 600
.l40 Cash Gifts SIS each, from Nos: 4 to
1OCal. ................ pNNO, IOO
Composing. altogether COS acres of land, $1,000
Fruit Trees, 5000 Grape Vines, ard 500 in cash.
Numbers from 1913, ISL to 3O7 800 will be plic-
ed in the wheel March 18th, 1861, from which
the above 144 Prize numbers will be drawn
The balance of the original drawing will take
place on the 18th of April, which will be duly
advertised.
Persons wishing tickets will apply at the prin
cipa Saloons and Hotels in Auburn.
February 9th, 1861.
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Coercion in Illinois.

The State of Illinois has backed the por-
position of Mr.. Douglas, by the adoption
of set Of resolutions, declaring the en-
ployment of military force, by the Federal
Government, to coerce the seeding States
into submission, will plunge the country into
civil war; and entreating the Government to
withhold the arm Of military power and on
no pretext whatever bring on the horrors of
civil war. They further distinctly deny that
theFederal Government has any constitutional
power to call out the military to execute
those laws, except in aid Of the civil au-
thcrities.' These resolutions sustain the
speech of Judge Douglas throughout, and
were probably passed with his personal
knowledge and endorsement. They prove
sad damper on those who style themselves the
Douglas party in this State, who have been
camoring for blood and coercion in the
State of South Carolina, and denouncing
the President because he allowed prudence
ond humanity to influence his conduct.
Such prudence and humanity as compel
even bis most bitter enemies on the spot to
endorse his course.
SURVEY OF THE SAN Francisco uARBoR.
The General Government having detailed
Capts. Alden and Gilmcr, Of the U. S.
Navy, to make a survey Of San Francisco,
in accordance with the prayer Of the Cham
Der of Commerce, it becomes necessary to
make provision for the expenses that may
be incurred. For that purpose, bill has
already been introduced in the Legislature,
and it is TO be hoped that it will at once be
passed. Of the nature and character of the
bottom of our harbor, we are all pro-
foundly ignorant. Nothing has ever been
done but TO run down the lead here and
there, and determine the depth. Alta.
EXPENSIVE CHURoH.-St. Peters, at Rome,
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02

HEREDITARY MoNsrRosIrY-At recent
sitting of the College of Surgeons, in Paris,
DR.. Broca, interested the faculty by relating
the case of family in Belgium that, from
time immemorial, have enjoyed the singular
privilege of possessing six fingers instead of
five. The little finger on each hand is form
ed INTO two perfect ones, without putting
the limb out of shape. And the same is
true of the toes. These extra joints are as
supple as the others. There is portrait of
one of their ancestors, painted by Reubens,
in existence, and on it this singular malform-
alton may be seen.
The Placer herald., 1861-03-02
NUMBER 26.
Maxims of Poor Richard.

The celebrated maxims of 'Poor Richard
by Benjamin Franklin, are worth reprinting,
now and then, in this fast and extravagant
generation. Poor Richard held the follow
ing opinions among others:
Plow deep while suggards sleep, and you
shall have grain to sell and to keep.
Pride is as loud beggar as want and a.
great deal more saucy.
Silks and satins, scarlets and velvets, put
out the kitchen fire.
Diligence is the mother of good luck
Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with
poverty, and supped with infamy.
Extravaganza and mprovdence ends at
the prison door.
1t is easier to build two chimueys than to
keep one in fuel.
If YOU would know the value of money,
60 and try to borrow some.
The eve of the master will DO more work
than both of his hands.
What maintains one vice would bring up
two children.
He that goes borrowing, goes sorrow
ing.
Rather go to bed supperless than rise in
debt.
Sloh, like rust consumes faster than la
Dor wears
A life of leisure and a life of laziness are
two different things.
A cat in glove catches no mice.
An empty bag cannot stand upright.
Three removes are as bad as fire.
Creditors have better memories than debt
OlS.
The rolling stone gathers no moss.
If you would have your busnes done, 90;
if not, send.
Buy what thou needest not, and thou
shalt sell thy necessaries.
1t is foolish to lay out money in the pur-
chase of repentance.
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Red Tape und Fort McHsnry.

A letter dated at the fort, Sunday, 2sth,
saws that the saiey Of the fertilization Is due
entirely to good fortune; that on the 18th there
was not single mortar IN position for firing,
nor was there u single round Oi g'lpi and CAMS.
ter for the large guns; Ia fact not sentinel
had his musket loaded. On the 2Oth they
were informed that tho B ,ltimoreans won at
tempt an assault on the fort, bat the night
passed without any hostile lie nonstration; less
than 1000 determined men, with fremen's lad
ders could have taken the fort. On the 22d u
messenger was dispatched to Washington, to in-
form the authorities of the state Of the fort,
and endeavor to oprOcure supplies and equi uipmcnts
but everybody was absorbed in local affairs.
After long search, the reguisition which had
been made in January for ordnance, and not fill
ed, was found.
The Chief " Staff inquired very innoccntly
Of the messenger where the articles could bo
got, and finally wound up by informing tn,
messenger that II was very doubtful whether
the articles could be furnished. On the Goth Col.
KEYrs, Of Gen. Sc Jrr's staff. arrived on a
rowing commission at the fort, guarded by
Capt. BRIGGs company Of Massachusetts, vol
unleers During his stay here his guard wis
coopcd up on the bocr deck of the propeller,
with every aperture close for fear the Baltimore
ohvalry Nigh, discover there were Massa-
shusetts soldiers In the harbor. This company
would have been a very useful rcquisition, but
the Colonel declined leaving them. On send
ing to Baltimore to the Quartermaster for some
bolts, with which to make mortar beds, he de-
clined to supply them, and referred the matter
10 the nearest ordnance officer, who was at
Washington. Both the surgeon and engineer
officer on duty at Fort McEenry, resides at Bal
tim0re, so that In case OF attack, their services
could not be availed of. II IL evident that the
Staff Departments need revising very badly,
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Japan.


The China Nail Lives the fUllowin. 4, nc 'ount
Of the murder Of the American interpreter al
Y,ddU:
This unhappy gentleman, II appears, had been
frequently cautioned, especially Of late, TO bu
more careful of exposing himself to inaltrcat
mcnt. Why he, more Than any one el.c, should
have been So cautioned, Is at present only dimly
limited ut. II would seem that h accurate
kno~lcdge Of the japanese language had
brought him acquainted with certain neiarious
designs II the ant-foreign party at ieddo,
which II was supposed could only DO concealed
ofcctualy by his removal. lie, however, paid
no attentisn to the so-called cautions. On the
night Of Monday, the 18th Of December, he WIS
returning from tho house Of the Russian Minis
ter, where he had been dining. lie was
accompanied by three bettos and four mounted
Yakunns, but was waylad by n body of ssven
OF eight armed Japanese, who struck out the
lights carried hy his servants, and rushed,
yelling upon their victim. He spurred his horse
and galloped of, but did not escape receiving
several sword wounds, which subsequently,
proved fatal. In the meantime one Of tho Va
kunins, whose horse had been wounded, dis
mounted, and proceeded to the American Le-
cation for assistance. This was obtained, aud
several medical men, including two native doc
tors, were soon in attcnianCe, but their aid was
Of no avail. The unfortunate gentleman, after
receiving the last rites Of his church. expired
about midnight. lie was hurried on the 18th,
his funeral being attended by the Governor and
all the Ministers Of Legation. Shortly after,
the Ministers Vi the various Embassies ut Japan
quilted Ycddo, with the exception OF the Ameri-
can Minister, who declined to leave, saying
that bis life was as safe In Yeddo as 1t had ever
been. Among the last Of Mr.. HEusKIN's pub
lie acts appears to have been the assistance he
rendered towards the conclusion of the Pru'sian
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THE,NEW YORK SUN
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY q, 1861.


Lieut.. MAuRy has sulliei hi, fair scientific
fame by an act Of the meancst trcschery yet
recorded. Before deserting his post he secretly
removed the buoys from Kettle Bottom Island.
The United States Govern aent has always been
nt,rs' to thi. nan and placed its vast re-
sources at his disposal for scientific purpose
illus contributing largely to his fame but to
could not rise superior to the secession indi-
tn,es around him. Ills last day in washng-
ton was spent in the transaction Of customary
business with the head of one Of the depirt-
ments, from whom he parted with apparent
fricndline's; he went home packed up his goods
and S,paitd under the shades OF night. The
II mnistration very properly will refuse to
recognize his resignation, but treat him as a
desertcr-abseuting himself from duty without
leave