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The Placer herald., 1862-08-30

Tug EAR AND CANNON FIHING.-Dr Won
Mosrkz>ker says that many Of the injuries
to which gunners and others are exposed by
loud explosions may he obviated 10y salnrat.
inr piece af cotton well in u solution OF
ulyceria oil and bel'Adonna-say about one
ounce of .lvceria to fifteen grains OF bella
donna, and place it in the ear as far as posi-
bic. This solution forms a coating OF itself
on the membrane; and with the addition OF
the cotton, protects The drum of the ear to
the utmost extent. When the cotton is re
moved, the coating can be readily washed
out l,y Swinging the ear with little warm
water.
There is no doubt that numerous cases
of rnptnred membrane, with more or less
permanent deafness, will he found among
sodicry returning from campaigns. Gunners
-parlicularly those Of the tleet-aware OF
the great danger to which the organ OF hear
inc is exposed, plug the ears well with WOOL
This prerau'ion may somewhat diminish the
amount of injury which would otherwise he
endured; nevertheless, the wool as generally
plugged in the ear does not protect the
membrane. This effect of position vi h rel
ference to the gun is peculiar-lhose men who
stand nearest the muzzle feel the report
most, but those who are leeward suffer more
than those that are windward. Some pro-
lection is afforded to the ear by keeping the
mouth open while listening to heavy firing
The Placer herald., 1862-08-30

Nv deceased uncle, says humorous
writer was the most polite gentleman in the
world. He was making voyage on the
Danube, and the boat sank. My uncle was
lust on the point of drowning! He got his
head above water for once, took off his hat
and said: 'Ladies and gentlemen, will you
nlaasa excuse mel" and down be went,
The Placer herald., 1862-08-30
CORPORATION OF AUBURN.

Regular meetings OF the Trustees on the first
Wednesday evening Of every month.
TRUSTEES -Tahb MITCHELL Presidrnt; John r.
Gwynn, &. J. Hillycr, William e Miller, and VIM.
Osburn. CLERK William Sexton. TREASURER
j. H. Brown. MARSHALL John C. Doggs.
Committee on Juliciary-C. j. Hillycr.
Financc-Wm. f. Miller.
Streets John Il. Gwynn.
Polce-W iliam Osbur.
The Placer herald., 1862-08-30
/ once was blind but now 1 see."

GENERAL ORD.-A letter in one of tho
New York papers, stated that Major General
Ord had been relieved of his command and
sent to Washington under gaurd. 1t is in
limated that his arrest was for IN important
fdur pas, either done by desi On or accident.
Gen. Ord, previous to his arrest. was in COM
mand of a division of McDowell's corps d.
arn,ie, and it is asserted that his error or
crime was the cause OF serious disaster to our
arms.
1t is generally believed that Ord's crime is
being democrat lie formerly cowmrnd'
ed at Fort Miller.
The Placer herald., 1862-08-30
Fee Bill of Town Marsha

Passed and approved Sept 25lh AID. lSGl
For killing each dog. noHaggcd. 81 30
For selling each dog tag........ ........ 90
For each License sold for exhibitions -. so
For services as Collector six per cent of the
amount of revenue collected on taxable property
levied by the Trustees.
The Placer herald., 1862-08-30
District Court.

B. f. Myres Judge. Meets on the second Mon
day in January. April and July, and the third
Monday in October.
The Placer herald., 1862-08-30

Most people seem to thiAk that advice,
like physi,. 70 10 good aust be disagreeabs
The Placer herald., 1862-08-30

E. IL. Vandecar, Judge. Meets the tourt
Monday in January and May, and the secon'
Monday in Sentember.
The Placer herald., 1862-08-30

Meets on the fourth Monday in each month
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

CoxIvo TO TUE WoRK.-Loyalty and
patriotism are progressive. Very many
persons in the Border Slave States. (aa.
for example. Kentucky at the beginning
of the rebellion, were in favor Of the Uni
on, but could not bear the idea OF eoerc-
ing the seceders-they would themselves
secede, rather than tolerate coercion.
Presently. when the rebellion began to
assume formidable proportions. Kentucky
said it ought to be pat down. but she
would remain neutral-would not per-
NIT the troops Of either side to touch her
soil-if the Federal Government sent
troops into her borders, she would secele.
But Secession army invaded the State,
and the Federals were not only permitted
but entrested, to come in. and Kentucky
sent her soldiers to join them. The Fed
sral troops may defend tho soil Of Ken
tucky. but they must not interfere with
the slaves of rebsls-if they do. Kentucky
will secede. Kentucky. like Old Zir
Coon. "is q very apt scholar" and will
soon be al right. Ere long. che will be
crying lnstily for the confiscation Of slaves
Of rebels -
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and accord, most solemnly swear Tor a.
frm) J that will discharge oil the duties
of nv Office of of--in the Order
Of the EMMANANT honestly. faithfully.
impartially. and fearlessly. to the best OF
my ability. So help me God That !
will yield prompt and implicit obedience
to eli the official commands of my superb
ors in Office. even unto death; and that l
will not seek. from fear favor or affection.
to shield any who shall incur the ven
geance of the Order from Just punishment;
and that I will make the good ct the Or.
der the highest consideration, and will
not hesitate to do whatever may be neces.
sary for its security. And this oath l
take freely and voluntarily. without men
tai reservation, evasion or eqnivocation.
and with full purpose Of mind and heart.
the same faithfully TO observe and keep. on
penalty of death. So help me God
THE OATH r. - ***
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

EscouaAalxo PRosPEcr.-At this peri
cd of anxiety and doubt, whom there is .
strong probability that England. if not
other foreign POWERS. will uss their IN
fluence for the destruction Of our nation.
and when the country is breathlessIy
looking for intelligence that bold. sner-
getic and decisive movements have beso
made from various leading points. which
would have an effect to break down the
rebellion. and stay the unfriendly feeling
growing up in Europe. the telegraph
brings us the encouraging intelligence that
Gen. Mcclellan has . bad cold, but is
getting better. and will be able in . few
days to attend to his duties-which duties
seem to consist in watching the quarter oi
q million troops lying around Washing
ton, rusting for want Of action
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

The LoRD's CAMrAIGN.-While Gov
ernment looks on coolly at the work Of
destruction of our country. careful lest
they should hurt traitors, the Lord sp-
pears to be the only being that is push
ing tho work in our behalf with any sort
of energy. When the Federal troops
neglected to take Charleston, when in
their power. the Lord destroyed the best
portion of the city by FIRE. While the
Federals are quietly permitting the trait
ors to accumulate supplies and strengthen
their defences. the Lord consumes ST.
100000 worth Of commissary stores at
Nashville. If the Lord has not caused
that late gale to send the British gun
boat Rinaldo. containing Mason and Sill
dell, "to the bottom of the sea. the sea,
the sea-" as we should have liked him to
do. it is only because he has other use for
them. While Government is appointing
men Brigadier Generals for making stump
speeches. and for their activity in COM
hitting blunders or doing nothing. we
should at least thank the Lord for his
services,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

T The proposition to change the
names of those Counties which were named
in honor Of traitors, meets with some favor
throughout the State. Had not the peo-
pie better get up petitions for that purpose!
The members Of the Legislature will have
. hesitsncy in interfering in this matter.
unless petitioned BY the citizens of the
Counties interested. The names Of sever
al Of the counties were changed BY previ-
ous Legislatures; and We observe that the
Nebraska Legislature is making . clean
swsap of traitor names.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02
The Retreat Of Price.
Especial Dispatch to Missouri Demecrat.l

Especial Dispatch to Missouri Demecrat.l
JEFFERSON CRY, Dec. "a.
A gentleman. whose name it is not
proper to mention. passed down to St.
Louis to-day. having left Prices camp at
Humansvillc on Friday.
He has been with the rebel army sew
ersl weeks, and states that on Thursday
morning the camp was broken mp in the
greatest confusion. Some alarm had been
given that the Felerals were upon them.
Guns were fired, the pickets rnshe,i in.
cavalry and infantry turned out in mex.
tricable confusion. and it was sometime
before anything like order could be restor-
ed.
When they found out their mistake
they commenced q hasty and confused re-
treat southwark. my informant says, in
consequence Of news they had received.
which he thinks must have been intelli,
gence Of the capture Of their recruits.
, He says they are hurrying South for
fear Of being cut off by Sigel. 1t is their
plan to form junction with McCullough's
division.
Gen. Heath has been appointed Com.
msnding General. and ranks Price. Price
has about 10000 men. mostly well arm
ed and clothed. Shoes and tents are very
scarce.
About three thousand are entirely un-
provided with tents.
The feeling in the rebel army is gen.
orally hopeful. but the recruits are disssp-
pointed an! discontented at being taken
ont Of the State. '-
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About Ports Of E.try.
WAsHuoroU. Dec &

WAsHuoToH, Dec. 30. g,
Mr.. Stevens. from the COMMITTEES on
Wsys and Means. reported bill repeal.
ing certain laws creating ports Of entry.
Considesstion postponed until the second
Tuesday in February. The following i
. synopsis Of the bill:
All laws creating and estsblishing ports
OF entry to b repealed. II violsted. ves-
eel and cargo to b forfeited d-half to 70
to the captors and half to The United
States. Every persoa Is authorized to
make such seisure.. The Prssideot shall
have power to declare any ports Of entry.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

~ About . month ago. Seward
prophesied that within ten days the coun-
try would be rejoiced at great news.
More than three times ten days have pas
sed. and we have great news, but the re-
joicing does not appear to come very
heartily. The great news is, that Sew.
ard has given up Mason and Slidell.
with the humble hope that England
will do SO to MS. whenever she has fa-
vorable opportunity! The point" ol
the great news is, that after permitting
John Bull to pull our national nose. his
wrath does not aesm to be appeased.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
REPORTED FOR THE CHIEF.

summing up OF RECENT OPeIhuOuS -
Missouri, &c.
QUIscY. Dec. %.
The following is resume Of recent
military operations in Missouri, obtained
from reliable sources:
Within the past two weeks. the Union
army has captured $500 rebels, including
about 20 commissioned officers; 1900
horses and mules; HOO stand Of arms; 2
tons of powder: 100 wagons; an immense
ammount Of commissary stores and camp
equipage; large foundry at Lexington.
used by the rebels for casting cannon. shot
and shells. Most Of the craft in the Mis-
souri, River. including ferry boats. have
been destroyed.
A pretty clean sweep has been made
of the whole country between the Missouri
and Usage Rivers. and Gen. Price is cut
off from all supplies and recruits from
Northern Missouri.
Price is in full retreat for Arkansas,
with the whole army. having passed
through Springfield on Monday Last.
Our loss, in accomplishing these i'm
portant results has not exceeded 100 killed
and wounded.
These are the fruits of the brilliant and
strstegetical combinations Of Gen. Hal
leck, which have been ably executed BY
Gems. Pope. Prentiss and McKean-Cols.
Jeff. G. Davis, Of Fort Sumter, Fred.
Stein, of the l1th Regular Infantry. and
the brave officers and soldiers Of our army.
regulars and volunteers.
Prices emissaries to stir up rebellion in
North Missouri. and simultaneously burn
oil tho railroad bridges. stations. rolling
stock. &C., on the Goth Of this month, ac-
cording to plans promulgated from the
rebel camp, were foiled, to . great extent,
in plans, BY the energy Of Gen. Hslleck.
and the activity Of our forces. which are
kept in constant motion. Notwithstanding
the severity Of the weather.
The damage done to the North Missouri
and the Hannibal and St. Joseph Rail.
roads has been much exaggerated. Re-
pairs are rapidly being made. and both
the North Missouri Railroad and telegraph
wire will be in working order to Willis
vile to night.
Ten bridge burners have already been
shot, and so more are in close conine.
ment, to be summarily dealt with. under
Halleck's stringent orders.
In q few days, it is confidently expected,
our moving colums. will as effectually
break up bridge burning in North Mis-.
souri,, as the rebellion has been crushed
south Of the river. No mercy will be
shown the scoundrels. Gen. Halleck'.
emphatic orders, with reference to all
bridge burners, are to shoot down every
one making the attempt.
Maj. Glover has Just returned from q
scout in Camden County. with ten wagon
loads of subsistence, . rebel Captain. and
13 men who left Gen. Prices army since
his retreat commenced.
Gen. Pope's official report of the sxpe-
dition to Central Missouri 10 received. bu'
contains nothing important. not previous
ly reported.
A Washington dispatch of the 9th.
says the Richmond Examiner greatly fear,
that the United States will surrender up
Mason and Slidell. OF course. it want,
our Government to have . war with Eng.
land.
A flag Of truce took an immenae smoun,
Of clothing from Fortress Monroe dowr
to Norfolk. yesterday. for Federal pris'
oners.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

USyusr.-The Leavenworth Conserva-
tive is frequently indiscrimiuate in its
charges and sweeping in its deuunciations.
For example: It mentions the circumstance
that the traitor. Judge A. ]. Baker, when
arrested. hsa q military commission in
his pocket from Gov. Robinson. and an
other from Gen. Price, and leaves the in
ference that the Governor is in league with
traitors. Benedict Arnold held a COM
mission from the Continental Congress
and one from Sir Henry Clinton. Upon
the above principle. the members Of that
Congress were parties to Arnold's trea-
son.
We have seen some things to condemn
in Gov. Robinson. and have thought that
he frequently forgets the interests of Kan
sas in his warfare against personal enc
mics; but we do not believe that he is a
traitor to the State, or that he has any
dealings or understanding with traitors.
We believe that he really has the best in
terests of Kansas at heart, but is frequent
ly swayed from a proper course by his
bitter personal animosities.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02
Farther from Europe.

=
New YoRK. Dec. 81.
A telegram of the Goth from Berns.
Switzerland, says the Federal Council re-
ceived the circular addressed by the French
Government to European Powers. declsr.
ing the arrest Of Mason and Slidell con-
trary to principles which are regarded -
essential to the security Of neutral flags.
The French Government deemed it neces-
sary for the Cabinet at Washington to
make concessions.
HALIFAX, 3lst.-Psssengers BY the
Asia report that the blocking up Of Charles.
ton harbor with stone is likely to lead to
difficulty with European powers.
The surrender of Mason and Slidell is
not the whole Of Esgland's demand. Paris
correspondence generally. says the belief
that hostilities between England and
America will not be arrested, is becoming
general.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

ARRlvAL o. Carr. CurLks.-Cspt. q.
A. Cutler arrived here last night With ths
delgation Of Indians recently taksa to
Washingtop BY him. The result Of the
trip has besn 10 oil respects Successful.
Government will imnedistely reclaim
the Indian Territory and give The inhab-
itants chance to return to their allsei-
ance. Cspt. Cutler believes this work
viii Be entrusted 70 Gen. Lane aud shst
b will have . command Of not le6s than
To thousaad nsa.-Lsassssortk Cosss,-
satiss. r;s n>f1 sIf
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

Co.tin ues Waslike-Fraace an4
~ Creat Powers-S1ieide Of PhlIp u
Eeorre Cooke-Large Fire in Nash.
willie.
QurscY. Dec. 3l-P. NJ. {.
The steamship Asia. from Liverpool
2ls.. arrived at Halifax to-day. She
brought 500 troops.
Warlike preparations continue unaoat-
ed. :,
The Adriatic and Persia have arrived
with troops. The Cleopatra and Parsns
arc looked for to-day. - e.
Il is runorsd at Paris. that the French
Government sent sQtes tn Russia. Prussia
and Austris. suggesting common action
Of tho Great Powers between England
and Amesics.
The Opinion Nationals. organ Of Prince
Napoleon, says France has no enemy but
England, and France should not weaken
the United States.
FoRrnrss Moxaos. 30th.-Philip St.
George Cooke. recently appointed Brigs-
dier General, committed suicide on Tues.
day last.
Commissary stores in Nashville. Tsas.,
were destroyed by FIRE. on the 22d. Loss,
81, ,OOO, 900.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

An ITEM FOR BARNUM-oR THE Fool.
KILLER.-Would anybody believe. that
in this season Of ruin, rebellion and blood,
when party politics are forgotten. and
nothing but the war is talked or thought
of when the causes of the insurrection
are fully understood and appreciated /;
that an editor could be found, even ont
here in Kansas, who every week sends
forth columns of dolefui. dismal groans,
the burden of which is abolition p
Abolitionism p "Abolitionist r. Yet
such an editor there is, and his paper is
called "The Kansas Frontier" hailing
from Junction City, Davis County-in
which paper, article headings composed Of
Eve letters, contain seven different varie-
ties aftype! 1t is unnecessary to state
that the name of the editor is Dummer.
His performances have about as much ef-
feet as trying to thaw frozen niger by
crying q" 6re!" .a
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

4 To YoU!-You fellow, who every week
60 to some subscriber to the Chief. and
grab up the paper, "just to see what it
has to say"-hadn't you better send along
81. and get it for yourself? You like to
read the paper; that's why you run to
see it every week. Amt you ashamed to
"sponge" the reading of it in that man.
ner, when your % would be such God
send to the poor printer. "these hard
times %
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

, CAUGHT AoArx.-The troops passed
down from Rush Bottom. on Tuesday,
having in charge old Jim Hughes and
Frank Bridgman. whom they have found
it necessary again to arrest. This would
be matter for rejoicing. were it not for
the unfortunate circumstance that there
are two such men - Col. Smith and
Wash. Kelly.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02
10 dbe Kansas Chief.
SOL. MILLER, EDITOR.
WHITE CLOUD, KANSAS:
Thursday, ::: January :, 1862.
TO TAX PAYERS.

We have . large amount Of Doniphan and
Brown County Warrants, which We will dispose
of at the current market price. Persons having
Taxes to pay in the above Counties, will save
money by using the Warrants.
Call on Shreve & Macy, at the Post Office.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

9% The Measles are now raging in
the neighboring towns. A lad from the
neighborhood of Sabetha, belonging to
Capt. Williams company. stationed at
Iowa Point. died the early part Of the
present week, of the above disease.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

| LOST AN EYE.-We learn that B. s.
Eye, from Brown County, who was q
Corporal in Company A., Jennison's 9
Regiment, deserted. q short time ago.
We also understand that he visited his
family since. while on his way northward, ,
and it was understood that he was bound
for Canada. Another person from that
vicinity, whose name we did not learn,
deserted at the same time, and accom-
panied Eye. One month ago. it would
have been hard to convince any one in
this vicinity. that Eye would have been
guilty of such an act.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

4 ~ Dingus wants to know: If .
stesm-gage is used for gaging steam. is
baggage used for gsging bags?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

A HINT TO GEN. HALLEcK.-We rs-
spectfully suggest to Gen. Halleck the
propriety Of detailing the rebel prisoners
recently captured BY Gen. Pope. to 70.
pair the North Missouri Railroad and the
Government telegraph line. which their
friends have destroyed. This mode Of
treatment, We think, would be humane,
economical and retributive - humane.
since the rebel eaptives. having been 20
long accustomed to . severe running az
ercise in this State, will suffer If plscsd
in close confinement economical, in So
wing to the Department the expense Of
hiring large gang Of railroad builders /:
retributivs. for . hundred reasons. which
will at once occur to every loyal msn.
What does the General Say to is!-&.
Lou;s Democrat. 1, g a-
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

Hor AND CoLD.-It was amusing. when
Chandler and wife rode into town, the 9TH
er day. to see persons rush up to shake
hands with them, and exclsim, "Why.
how are you, Mr.. Chandler ?''-and ten
minutes later. when the soldiers made
their appearance, to hear the same indi-
viduals cry. ''Shoot him 7" and to zee
them hop around to get horses and saddles
for the troops to 60 in pursuit
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02
Macon aud Siidell Gone at Last-Gale-
Exchange OF Prisoners.

QUINCY, Jan. Z-P. H.
The British gun-boat Rinaldo left at 5
P. NJ. with Messrs. Mason and Slidell
and suit on board.
Bosrox. 2d.-The gale last night was
the most severe known fer years.
FoRrREss Monroe, 1st.-Three hun.
dred and eighty-four prisoners, exchanged
for an equal number sent to Richmond
last week. are expected to morrow.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

Il THE Ics STRoHa ExoUeH Per.
sons who have lately besn through Platte
County. No.. say that every slave. - soon
- hs lsarus the stranger i from Kansas,
asks the question: "Is the ies stsoae
enough to cross on :" The slaves at Last
appreciate the issue and propose to avail
themselves Of The natural bridge over ths
Missouri. r.
All the last batch Of contrsbands
have obtained situations. and fsw mors
can b provided with comfortable homes.
-Leay. Ceassryot;ys.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

, H DR.. Shreve. on Monday. succeed.
ed in extracting the ball from the body
of 8. L. Jennings. who had been shot
three weeks before. The ball entered the
left breast. and glancing around under
the arm. lodged among the muscles against
the backbone. opposite the place of en-.
trance. 1t was as ragged and as much
fsttened - if it had been shot into solid
wood. The patient will probably soon
be all right again.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02

Thoush IL Fsdsral treses arrived e
Beaufort n Transports. i i aol slassd
that The inhabitaass LED IN any such Man.
uer. s..4e ~ - - y
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1862-01-02
AND TO BE

~ The following blank was found
iu the pamphlet. being a commission au-
thorizing persons to organize traitor Lodg-
es, to be filled IS wanted -
THE EMMANANT.
Know all men by these presents. that
we, reposing especial confidence in his
ability and integrity. do hereby appoint
-, Of the County Of -. to be
ro-Consul thereof to hold said Office
and exercise all the powers thereof, until
the first regular meeting of the Patrician
Lodge. and until his successor shall have
been duly elected and qualified. In tes-
timony of which. we have hereunto set
our hands and seals, this - day of -.
1861. Fl.