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McCzIleeh Moving towards JeffeFHoA
C1tJ-Hc will be Net At DsnSe fridge
-mn11fKAR Sill Safe II HednC1Fee-
men1asLoEf fidentlx Aultclp&ted-Par-
ticolaTs CT rhe Fight on EIoaaay-
100 Rebels Killed and 500 10 400
W0uNded-OnIy S or 6 FedeFals
Killed and H many wounded
, 1861-09-21
THE LATEST NEWS.
THE REBELLION.
IN AND ABOUT WASHINGTON.
EVERYTHING QUIET THERE.

Rere Rebel Defe.ts in Wsstern Virginia.
, 1861-09-21
DhVtN BULLS FOR SALE
- There for sale at the Eurn nit Farm few
DEVON BULLS.


whs7e they can be bought at the lowest rates and
but little use3 fer css. The OBJECT being to Ct -e up
large eeta5tfshment articles wall be sold At mtTeiy
n.E.Iral rles. Apply 10 A. n. TALLY, - Lasalla ST.
H2...7ks
, 1861-09-21

After The resolutions were adopted, the fol-
lowing ge1tlemen were appointed Tor Union
Defence Committee for the Town oil worn /:
J. Brian, II. Brand, 3. 8. ReEord, f. Il. Aas-
sev. T. ichtemever.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

Davis was excused, owing to the condition
of his State
PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-On the Goth the
Pacific Railroad bill was taken up in the
House and passed by a vote of 90 to 49,.
The bill provides for two converging lines
from the western borders of Iowa and Mis-
souri,, connecting two hundred miles west OF
the Missouri river, and from thence one
main line to California; also two converg.
ing lines from Fort Smith, Arkansas, and
the western border of Louisiana to unite
with the Southern road chartered in Texas
The South Carolina COnventiOn--.Seces-
sion of the State.
The South Carolina Convention met at
Columbia on the 10th, but owing to the pre-
vaence Of the small! pox, an adjournment
was made to Charleston, where the mem
bers arrived on the following day, receiving
grand military reception. At four O'Clock
the Convention met. Commissioners from
Alabama and Mississippi. were present. The
President read dispatch received by El-
more, the Commissioner Of Alabama, from
Gov. Moore, of his State, saying "Tell the
Convention to listen to no proposition for
compromise or delay" Loud Applause.
Several resolutions were offered in the
Convention, among others one for the ap.
pointment of three Commissioners to pro
tclWashingon, and lay the ordinance before
the President, and request him to communi-
cate the same to Congress, and t:eat with
the Government for the delivery at the forts,
ETC., upon the last day Of February, provi
del the forts in the meantime be allowed to
remain as at present; also to treat and set
tie for the public debt and division of prop
erty.
On Dec. 2oth, Ingalls, reported the ordi
nance of secession, which declares and or
dains the repeal of the ordinance of May
23d, l77e, whereby the Constitution Of the
States was ratified and all acts of Assembly
to ralify amendments Of the Constitution to
the States.
The ordinance was passed unanimously, at
quarter past one, one hundred and sixty
nine members voting.
The news spread rapidly, with immense
cheering.
1t was ordered that the clerk telegraph
members at Washington.
Before the passage of the ordinance there
was a rambling debate upon the condition
in which the State would be lett. in the ab
sence Of laws of Congress. 1t was gener
ally conceded that State laws would be
sutii lent until it cculd he decided what
should tie done.
The ordinance was ordered to be engross
ed on parchment to be signed by the Presi
dent and members. At half past six O'Clock in
,bo o,.n;n,. NJ Jue,;t ;t,,to Hall
The news, when received at Washington,
or a'ed great excitement among members Of
Congress.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05
South Carolina has Seeded.

South Carolina has carried out her threat,
aud may now be considered as virtually out
Of the Union. The Convention in that State,
called under authority Of the State Legisla
ture, passed an ordinance 10 that effect on
the goth December Although this action
is made the subject Of much badinage and
ridicule, yet we think it calls more properly
for regret and apprehension on the part of
all who sincerely, and with patriotic feeling,
desire the perpetuation of the Union. That
South Carolina has acted with extreme rash:
ness, and without proper regard to her sis.
ter States of the South, there can be no
doubt, but it will not do to under estimate
the importance of her action. 1t shows but
too plainly that the times are portenlious
with trouble and possibly with disaster; and
that it will require all the craftsmanship, pa
triotism, and moderation of the people of all
sections Of our common country, to preserve
the Union in its integrity. We have no ad.
miration for the kind of wisdom that roun-
sells the doctrine Of coercion. If the Union
cannot he held together without an appea! to
arms, it cannot long survive. If the ties of
common blood, and a common nationality,
with all the glorious achievements of the past
in the arts of war and peace, and all the fu.
ture promise of national greatness, have not
claim strong enough upon the several
States TO cause their citizens to hold fast to
the Union, then indeed are the times filled
with peril The threat of ball and bayone,
are the weakest of all arguments to prevent
dissolution. The attempt to coerce South
Carolina, we believe, would precpitate the
very result now to be avoided viz: the seces
sion of other Southern States. Among tn Sc
there seems more Of disposition to deiber-
ate; but once shot was fired at South Car.
lima, i, is evident most of them will not only
extend their sympathy TO her, but material
aid.
The attention Of the reader is called to
the propositions offered in the Senate of the
United States by Messrs. Lane and Critten
den, which were submitted to the committee
of thirteen. Those of Mr.. Crttenden, it is
hoped by eastern writers, will form the basis
of an accommodation, that will even,uate in
bringing peace and unity once more TO the
nation.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05
Last Chance Correspondence.

LAST CHANCE, Dec. 2Stb. 1860.
Editors Heraid:-Aiter a long delay | again
resume my pen. will not deign to make any
excuses for my past misconduct. or negligence
Election is now past. and Abe Lincoln. has been
chosen chief ma gistrate for the next four years
and will preside over the destines OF our gov
ernmcn The people OF every section of the
coniederacy-w few eXceptions-are faithful
and loyal citizens, true to the constitution, and
laws of the country, and therefore believing
that the few who are not. cannot seriously endan-
ger the Union, we can safely eschew poll tics for
the present. and turn our thoughts and attention
to other matterc.
The first thing is the weather, which is quite. if
not unusually wntery just now.-snow having
fallen during the present week to the depth of
nearly four feet. This is the first snow storm of
the season of any importance, as we have not at
any one time previous to this had to exceed
six inches. The unusual depth Of snow which we
now have was unexpected and has astonished
those who are familiar with, and accustomed to
onr mountain climate. From the 18th until the
22nd inst. the rain Utmost increasingly tell in
rents, which caused us to believe that We would
have Il mild open winter-immcnse quantities of
water having fallen induced US to think that the
heavens could not be heavily charged with
snow: Judge then of our surprise when after
interval Of about twelve hours OF clear pcasant
and beautiful weather the storm again commenc
ed and the result is as above stated. But we ure
truly in hopes that the weather may moderate
so that communication hereafter may be kept
open between us and the lower country, so that
we may keep you informed of passing events
Should it prove otherwise, you will have been pc
culiarly unfortunate in having been cut off from
holding communion with higher civilization
In any event we arc well supplied with the
necessarics ond even the luxurics of life which
you below less favored night well envy. lei
genbine has a good supply Of the former cOnss-
ting CT Groceries provisions. &C., which he is ready
to furnish us at reasonable prices 10 has an in
exhaustable supply OF coined beef which he says
is of the first quality and Bart and IWe are.
ever ready to furnish lis with the luxuries in the
shape Of candles. nuts Seitllitz Powders, &c. DC.
have nothing to add in this to what l have
heret ofore said in regard to the Mines for almost
every one jor the time being, have laid their
claims and miners rig upon the shelf, put on
their store clothes. drove all care away, and are
devotng their whole time and energy. to the en-
joymcnt OF the Holidays. Candy pulling, dances
&c, are the order Of the week.
After the Holidays and on the CONNIE ncement
of new year every thing will have resumed its
wonted sway, and then you shall hear from us
again; and in conclusion wish you II merry
christmas and happy new year. MEMO.
RAIN.-At the present time rain is com
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

The LEGIsLATURE.-Me Members OF tie
Legislature are assembling rapidly at Sac
ramento in readiness for the opening of the
session on Monday. The first important
business that will necessarily engage their
attention will be the election of officers for
the two Houses. There is no scarcity of
candidates for every position, from presiding
officer to porter. From the complexion Of
the two Houses, it is not to be supposed that
any Breckenridge man can be counted Sin
and therefore any advice from us may be
considered out of place; but nevertheless
We will say that we have choice for the
Speakership among the members Of the
dominant party, and that choice is John
Conness, of El Dorado. lie is good par
Humanitarian, and possesses the necessary
qualities for dispatrhing business. A Dou!-
las man, it is generally conceded, must be
elected, and as such Mr. Conness is enti-
tied to more consideration than many Of
his fellow members, as lie is one of the orig
inal bo,ers-following in the lead of Doug
las and Broderick in 1858 in the support of
the squatter.sovereieniy doctrine, and adj
herring constantly to bis creed since, while
the new Douglas men are mere policy men.
Conness has been consistent-the new re
cruits have not-.here fore he is entitled to
consideration above and beyond them, and
should receive substantial recognition of
his faithful services to his party.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05
Mrs. JULIA DEAN HAYNE.-This talente,

Mrs. JULIA DEAN HAYNE.-This talented
and very popluar actress, with an excellent
company, will appear at the Empire Hall, in
this place, for one night only, on Monday
evening. "Ingomar, the Barbaran," and
the farce Of "Love in all corners" is the bill
for the evening. Mrs. Ilayne has never
appeared in this place, but her reputation is
too we'll known not to draw an overhowine
house.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

CoRREcrloN.-In noticing the restoration
to citizenship of Frank Holly, convicted OF
bigamy at the last May term of the Court
of Sessions, we were in error in saying that
he had been sentenced to six months in the
State prison-it should have been six months
in the County Jail. The Governor restored
him to citizenship and remitted one-half Of
the fine imposed
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN, that the undersigned will
Il apply to the Register Of the State Land Office
in Sacramento, on Saturday. the 2nd day Febru-
ary. A. D. 1861, for Patent to the following de-
scrhed pieces of land-nll within the county of
Placer and State of California: Location No. SO,
Marysvlle Land District. the south half of section
two ~ II Township No. 10 north range No. 8
cast, Mt. Dablo Meridian. containing 800 acres;
also, location No. 54 Marysvlle Land District,
the northeast and northwest fractional quarters
OF sections two (2,) in Township No. 10 north,
range No. east. Mt Diablo Meridian, containing
54, 62-lO0 acres. The above lands designated by
an act passed April 23d, 1858, as Estate Seminary
lands" all persons are hereby requested to ap.
pear ut said office on sad day. and show cause,
if any. why said patent should not issue to the
undersigned, they being the purchasers of the
locations OF said lands from Tobias Gri,ler, and
his wife Eleanor Grider.
TABB MITCHELL and
GEO. L. ANDERSON.
Auburn Dec 29tb lS6O-4w
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

Two citizens of Deadwcod, in this county, got
lost during the late snow storm, and althoug gh
search was made for them they could not be
found
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05
A. A Mason's Estate.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF A. 4. MASON
DECEASED.

IN THE NATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ~. ~ MASON
DECEASED.
In Probate court, Placer connty.
IN reading and filing the petition of John Ma
" son. Malissa Wheeler. and Nathaniel Mason
heirs Of said deceased. setting forth that NJ p. H.
Love- the Administrator OF said estate, has fully
administered on the same. AID that there now re-
mains in his hands the sum Of Four Hundred and
foity-nnc dollars and ninetyeigh cents after pay
ing all the debts of the estate and expenses Of
administration. and praying for an order of dis
tribution of said money among the heirs Of the
deceased. 1t is ordered. that all persons interest
ed in the estate of A. A. Mason. deceased, be and
appear before the Probate Court of Placer county,
at the Court House. in Auburn, Placer county.
the 2sth day of January. A. d. 1861. at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, to show why order of distri
button should not be made among the heirs Of said
a. A. Mason, deceased. II is further ordered,
that copy OF this order be published in the Pa
Ger Herald, a weekly newspaper published in Au
burn, Placer county, for four successive weeks,
once in each week, before said 2oth day OF Janu-
airy. A. D. 1861
Given under my hand this 9th day of Dccem-
Der, A. D. 1860. E. II. VANDECAR.
Probate Judge, Placer county.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05
8 FRUIT TREES!

VVuE undersigned would respectful. S.nd lot q
Il purchasers that he has on III 9"a "t his Nur
choice Fruit Trees raised by hmss' county o. con-
sery near Rattlcsnake Bar f'"ce' '''
sisting in part of y..,,--Ons
Choice Standard Apples ana N.e.
and two years old---Pe.rs: NV
tarines, Cherries, Apr''
cots and Peaches e.xberty
Also, many of the best variety o1.nts oL S Garden
Plants Goosberry and kaspoethry h:,f NJ the season
sSSancss ssSa sa' Rso Rso 10000 Grape cuns an.
All nv trees are grown in the moun.s u here, than
consequently better suited to- plant tSe 'P lower
any brought from the Valley g. Crom the seed, ana
warrant er them not to be pieces Of s;ase roots nu
They will be sold as low as any n.y. reI1 are all straight
man in the State sells them saey ~ "s four inches
from three. .fou"ths OF an ..lentv luz" feet bigh.
diemcter and from FIVE foTIfS 20 INST +. MILLER an
Miller's Garden, Placer Co., Dec 80
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

SCHOOL FUND APPORTIONMENT.-I semi
annual apportionment of the Slate School
Fund has just been made. The apporton.
ment is eighty five cents to each child as re-
ported by the school census returns of those
districts where schools were maintained for
three months in the gear ending October
0lst, 1850. The number of children report
cd from Placer is l44O, and the amount ap-
por,ioned to them 1924. Sacramento re.
poua 5000 children, and receives $3S66.
San Francisco OOPS children, and receives
t7e7I 2s.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

New YEARS DAy.-The first day Of the
New Year was generally kept by our eiti-
zens as holiday. The time honored Gus
tom of making calls was largely partiripa-
ted in-gentlemen calling upon their lady
friends ard partaking of the good cheer
provided at many hosptable boards. 1t
was day Of hiIarity, and good feeling
an era of happiness, where every day cares
were forgotten, and the joyous present con
trolied the hour.
Happy New Year! 1t is the day upon
which all are young. The youthful and the
aged are alike smiling and cheerful, exu-
berant in spirit, and hopeful Of present and
future joys. We wish all our friends the
recurrence Of many similar anniversaries
each one bringing to them additional hap
piness, prosperity, and honor.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05
EE- On New Years day, in Sacramento

EE- On New Years day, in Sacramento
DR.. Bo,ce, an old and respected citizen
was accidentally shot and mor'ally wound
ed by William 1ierney. DR.. Boyce and
John II. Cassiday were talking together at
when Iierney approached, and seeing Cassi-
day, whom he charges with being the sedu-
Ger Of his wife, drew revolver and fired
at him. lie missed his aim and unforlun.
ately shot DR.. Boyce, who was an innocent
party. Cassiday ran, followed by Tierney,
who fired several shots without effect. 1t
WAS not until 1ierney was arrested that he
WAS aware Of having wounded Boyce. The
first impulse of the people was to hang
Tierney, but the sober second thought pre-,
vailed.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05
Sheritf's Sale of Public Land.

DY virtue of an Order of Sale made by the
Id Board of Supervisors in and for Placer
County. on the 7th day Of August A. D. 1860, l
will sell at public auction. in front of the Court
House door, in the town OF Auburn, ut 10 clock,
A. NJ, on
Monday, the 12th day of November, 1850,
the following School Lands: Section No. 36,
Congressional Township No. IL, North, Range No..
g. East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian, Placer
County, Cali ornia. Said land having been do
mated to this State for school purposes Ivy an Act
of Congress, passed March Sd, A. D. 1853, app, Ov-
ed April 2Gth. A. D. 1858. L. L. BULLOCK,
Sheriff OF Placer County.
BY George Johnston, Deputy.
Auburn, August 10th. 1860.
The above sale is postponed till Tuesday, the
18th dny Of January, 1861.
L. L. BULLOCK, Sheriff.
nov 10 BY GEORGE JOHNSTON, Deputy.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

NoRCRoss' you will find a. lar ls,ssS ssood' q =
"A ment Of fine Jewelry ana II r1% md expressly
every description just received '"'
suited for the holiday trade.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

RAIN.-At the present time rain is com
ing down lazily,-the skies looking AS if
the aforesaid. like one of the New York
Ledger's tales, was to be continued
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

Ef- The late Samuel 7. Newell was bu-
ried at Lone Mountain Cemetery, San
Francisco, on Thursday. The funeral took
place from the Powell street Melhodis,
Church, and was largely attended. The
hearse was attended TO the burial groun
by the Eureka Typographical Union, OF
San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF PLADER.
l. Henry Cooling Clerk Of the Probate Court,
in and for said county, do hereby certify the fore
going to be a true copy of the original order in
said matter now on file in my Office.
In witness whereof hercunto set my
49, hand and afix the seal Of said Court
LIS. this 9th day of December, A. D..
(-- 1860.
HENRY GOODING, Clerk
Tuttle Hilyer. Attorneys
December 29th. lS60-4w
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

VKT F. NORCROSS' Jewemtt Jest sign Of mo
w. Goods store, Main s're'''
Mammoth Watch.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

and is offering them at the very lowest rates
Among the stock will be found the new style Of
Cloak for ladics-a very handsome article of dress
imported hy the last steamer
Dress Silks, Plain, and figured, Of the best
quality.
Shawls of different kinds, of the latest patterns
Fashionable Bonnets;
New style Of Cashmere Robes;
And Woolen Goods in extensive variety:
French English aud American Prints and
Ginghams;
An excellent assortment of Hoop Skirts. from
l5 to 80 springs;
Ladies'. Misses. and Chldrcn's Shoes.
And variety and style of Car citing superior
to anything Of the kind ever before offered in this
market. to which the attention of housekeepers
is especially directed.
Store in Hardy's brick block, opposite the fine
rcan Hotel
Auburn. December 22d. 1860 my
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

Placer County Business Directory i,
V>ilE undersigned intend publishing Il! an ,.0,y s%y
l day Business Directory OF fhMtf ss.nect. s~,"
ing the
Mercantile, Mechanical, Agrieui'u
Mineral resources Of the Cou""'
Valuable statistical information 'he h"'.'" 1a name.
lie officers. election returns CALENDAR Wv ;,h their
of citizens, who desire an insertion WV" n IN
Post Office address. and much other matter u :"
terest to make full and valuable DIRECTOR! !!ouOy
We will commence the canvass Of tae Inc cUIrc D;,rc.
Immediately to solicit subscriptions to ;f"rmnton 'Ss u
tory. and to collect the statistics ana ;nancpce
above indicated, and hope to meet TIM. ',, w0rk Of
and encouragement in our efforts 'ha' "''
such public good is deserving n,owx ECO.
Dutch Flat. Dec. 22d, 1SG0.-3m
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05
Winter Drv Goods,

TTNHE public are notified that Parkinson HI
i lust received q second stock of fashionab
The Placer herald., 1861-01-05

INoUEsr on THE BoDy Of S. 7. NEWELL.
On Wednesday, in San Francioco, a cor
oner's Jury held an inquest upon the body
OF S. T. Newell They returned verdict
that he came to his death by knife wounds
inflicted by Horace Smith with intention to
destroy life.
In the Police Coult, on Thursday, ,h'
case Of Mr.. Smith Nas called up. He waiv
ed a preliminary examination, and the cas'
was sen TO the Grand Jury.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25
SAINT PAUL. FRIDAY OCTOBER o. 1861.

life is not pledged to defend their General.
They feel that they are sMcClellan's body
guard and, in truth, like the Old Guard of
Napoleon, they would sooner be cut down,
man after man, in the very sight of the
General, than that hair of his head should
be harmed" ssS3s ~ 80 sss @ q I
4 Just then Mcclellan returned from the
bspot where be had been, making a reconnois.
Esance, and immediately the body was again
in motion he riding at the head, IN the
midst of bis staff, his broad form graceful
|ay yielding to the gentls movement of bis
steed. .s'u4osgssii
y Arriving at the London and Hampshire
Railroad, crossing the foot of this road,
General Porter left the party and the ca
valcade moved on towards Falls Church.
Throughout the entire ride the Gen. pre-
served the same demeauor Of expression.
Seated upon his horse, wearing leather
fatigue cap, and clad 40 loose army coat,
his dress denotes him to be one of the low
/ est order of military position. He smiles
pleasantly to all questions applied to him,
and his answers are delivered 10 mild
tone, and in gentsmaniy way. Anything
like bombast or military pomp lis not to be
found 10 his conduct, and he is simply Gen
Mcclellan, the great leader Of the Union
forces $3.50 a 11iststss T..
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-10-25

had to submit to all kinds Of indlgnities
They seemed to think that q foreigner and
Democrat ought to be severely punished
when found in arms against them.
After we had been at Richmond some
two weeks, we-the Surgeons 10 attendance
upon the wounded-held consultation, and
agreed to take the parole which clever
other Federal Surgeons had taken, but with
the understanding that we would be per
mitted to stay as long as our services were
required by the wounded We did so, and
after that enjoyed considerable privileges.
About the 18th of September medca
commission of Surgeons was appointed by
the Confederate Government and reported
that our services were no longer required
and we were informed that we would have
to leave, and in accordance with those in
structions, left. Before leaving we furnish
ed the wounded with some clothing and 8
little money which we succeeded in raising
from some true Union friends in Richmond
deem it also my duty to say that as fal
as could judge, Colonel German and all
the Field Officers, and in fact the whole of
the regiment, behaved with few excep'
tions) bravely, and reflected great credit
upon the true Northern Star"