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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17
LATEST NoRTHERS NEWS.

RICHMOND, Sept. IL.
Late Northern papers received here indicate that serious
apprehcnsons of invasion are felt at Harrisburg and Phil
adelphia.
At the former place business suspended and citizens
were forming into companies and drilling. The Mayor of
organizations to repel invasions. G.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

The rumor that the Yankee cavalry had advanced
from Suffolk and occupied Franklin depot, on the
Seaboard Rail Road, is incorrect. few scouts
have been seen on the Blackwater but none have
ventured across.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

DEFENcEs OF WIM1NGToN-Gen. Clingman, we
observe, is now in command Of the Cape Fear Dis
trict around Wilmington. He calls for oneffth of
the able bodied male slave force of the Counties Of
New Haven, Sampson, Duplin, Brunswick, Bladen
and Columbus to complete the detences of that re-
gon. This is an important and necessary CALL which
we hope will be needed in good time.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17
DASH UPON WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

RICHMoND, Sept TO-
Lieut. COL Shingler. of Hocombes LEGION reports, Off
caly that on the 9Th inst he made dash into Williams
burg with $50 Cavalry drove the enemy, 500 strong,
about five miles, and captured the Colonel the Military
Governor Major two Captains sundry Lieutenants and
about % privatcs He also destroyed large quantities of
killed; Coufederates Is killed, wounded and missing
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

The Paris correspondent of the New York Times
says: "The confiscation bill just passed 5y the
American Congress i condemned by the French
press, well by fr'eads as enemies, as barbarous,
uncivilized, and as belonging to another epoch"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

CAPTAIN GurHRlE.-We were pleased to see in
the City, en- Wednesday, Capt. j. j. Guthrie. now
in command of the Arctic, at the mouth of the
Cape Fear. Captain Guthrie was among the
abest and most trusted officers in the old federal
navy and he has performed important service since,
in the Confederate cause, on the Mississippi. We
know of no one who deserves promotion more than
Capt. Guthrie. We would be glad to see him IN
command of first class iron clad steamer.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

Gen Joseph E. johnson has returned to Richmond from
the Amelia Springs much improved, it is said. The hig
says that he has been assigned to and important
command, which has not been made public.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

The war steamer Florida Capt Maffitt, Of the
Confederate Navy, arrived at Mobile on the 4th inst,
having fought her way in through the blockaders.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

We regret to learn that Maj John G. Booth, COM
mandant of the Arsenal at Fayetteville died or
Saturday last He is said to have been excellent
officer and especially suited to his position.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

The Chattanooga "Rcbel" says that three loco
motives captured near Stevenson, are worth five
hundred thousand dollars to the army.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

Maj. Gen. T. H. Holmes arrived at Little Rock, Ark,
on the 18th u aud assumed the command of the depart
ment composed of Arkansas, Missouri, Texas Louisiana
and the Indian country.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

ORGANIzED.-The 59th Regiment N. G. T. was
organized here yesterday by the election of the fol-
lowing field officers:
James D. Radcliffe, Colonel; VIM. S. Devane.
Lieut. Colonel; Henry Harding, Major
The following Companies compose this regiment:
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

Three hundred and sixty Union men from Pier
points dominions joined General Lorng few days
since.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

It is stated that Gen. Pillow has at length been
restored to his command by the President
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

A camp of instruction for fifty thousand men has
been established near Washington City.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

The City Council of Macon, Ga, has rendered to
the Confederate Government thirty acres of land
within the corporate limits of the city, for the erec-
ton of Confederate States Armory. The tender
has been accepted by the Government and the land
ordered to be surveyed.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

We learn that Gov Vance has appointed Capt
Richard H. Battle, Of Anson County, his Private
Secretary.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

The Federal Government is said to be now build
ing eighteen clad vessels.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

STARTLING The Petersburg Express of Thurs
day says that COL S. j. Wheeler, of Murfreesboro,
has informed it, that the enemy had landed 500 or
1000 Yankees at Mr. Abram Riddick's landing on
Chowan river, Hertford County! If this be true
it is time our forces in that section should be STIR
ring We have heard no such news here, and
think the rumor must be based upon small squad
Of Yankees appearing at that point
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-09-17

Lenoir county, N. c., Sept. 8, 1852.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

TO the Stockholders of the Sacramenao
fhACEh AND NEVADA RAILROAD COM
PANf.-Notice is hereby given that an o,,os.-
ment OF ten per cent, (the 10th and st,) has hoe
levied by the Board of Directors on the con;,,u
stock of the s. p. and N. R. Il. Co., payable on a,
before the 9Th day of Mox, 1862, to BENJAM1M.
=. ALLEN, Treasurer, nj the Office Of Wells Fargo
u Co., Auburn. ALI shareholders are reouo.,oa
to make payment on or before that time q, am,
assessments we'll be promptly collected in tho
manner prescribed by law.
CHAS. H. MITCHELL, Secretary
April 5th, lS62-1m
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

MAYFIELD.-It is now positively stated
that William H. Mayfield did not cross the
Truckee river until last Thursday says the
Carson Silver Age, having in the meantime
been concealed somewhere in Washoe VAL
ley or in the timber of The foothills. He
was at Antelope Springs with two other men
and passed through Sierra Valley to Dow
Neville, and is now somewhere in Sierra
county, if he has not left for Cariboo.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

CURIOUS EscApE.-The Cairo correspond,
ent of the Cincinnati Commercial says that
General Bushrod Johnson and all his staff,
except Captain Moorman. escaped from Fort
Doneson on Monday last (tbe day after the
surrende } after they had been prisoners but
thirty six hours. No trick was resorted to
in order to effect their escape; they simply
mounted their horses and rode through the
lines.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

CHINAMEN NO LIKE DRIFT.-Chinamen
never mine only in surface disgings. Ten
feet deep is as deep as they desire to venture,
They never drift, tunnel or coyote, and effect
horror as they look down 100 foot shaft
with the remark mo good john Their
principal mining is with rockers, though sew
eral do occasionally work sluices.
Yreka Journal.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

Wecall attention 10 the advertisement of H.
vey Brown of San Francisco, who has ,,;d 49,.
large grant into building lots, in the suburbs Of
una. c''y' on the line of railroad to the San Jo,o
Valley. Those investing small sums on sovo..,
years, will find that their investment il tho
and best that they could make The title 10 No..
feet. Read advertisement in another column -
to-day's paper.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

MAGNo1IA .-McBusnev d IIig-
gins have leased Feldberg's brick building
next door to their old stand, have moved in
and are prepared TO see their patrons. The
house has been thoroughly renovated and
fitted up for Saloon purposes, and makes =
handsome room for the business. Mac and
Charley will continue TO dispense the fluids
and as they keep good liquors, csnnot f"i
to please the members of the anti.,emper
ance society.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05
FOR SALE!
HOMESTEADS 4 VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

Building Lots from $40 10 S|VO
Also 5OVara Lots and Entire BLOCKS
of Beautiful Garden Land.
IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN thAI :,.a.S
Il CISCO, on the line Of the San Jose haIirE"u' 's
at the WEST-END DEPOT. The title Is s,Iv "osT,
confirmed and patented by the United States
The Shafter Bill respects this title,
The City Authorities respect IT,
The District Courts and
Supreme Court Of the .,oo, Il
United States respect ''
Besides the
Title has been forever quieted Dy
Decree and Judgment agah"
the City.
So that there is not even cloud or shadow uPom
it. Whoever purchases one Of these lots Will '"'
o lot and not lawsuit. tMont
Office No. 10 Naglee's Building, corner On .. "'
' ~ HARVEY S. BROWN
April s. l862.-Om
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05
Beauties of Republican Legislation.

A bill is before the Legislature, reported
by the Retrenchment Committee, cutting
down the salaries of nearly all the State off
cials. 1t processes to reduce the salary of
the Governor and Judges Of the Supreme
Cour: to five thousand dollars per annum;
to reduce the pay of members of the Assem-
bly, to eight dollars per day for the first nine
ty days service. The salaries of some of
the officials are cut down below living rates;
but the most remarkable portion Of the bill
is, that it does not effect the salaries of those
in office under this administration, with the
exception of one, the State Librarian, who is
Democrat, and whose term of Office does
not expire until next January. The bill goes
out of its way to reach the pay of Mr. STRAIT
ton, while It still continues the salaries of all
the Offices filled with Republicans. 1t is CALI
ed the Retrenchment bill, but really propo-
ses not to trench upon any salary which a
Republican has any chance to obtain. The
only other Democrat now holding State
office is Gen. Cezneau, Commissioner of
Immigration. AS they can't reach his pay
they have introduced bill aboiishng the
office. He committed the reasonable crime
of voting for Douglas and Conness-so off
with his head. If retrenchment is needed,
it is required now-not two years from now.
The whole bill is intended for special Dem
ocratic benefit, as at the end OF this present
State administration, Republcanism expires
in this State forever. This is the first and
last administration of that kind we shall ever
have. Colusa Sum-
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

RUMoRED CAPTURE OF PRIsoNERs.-The
Sacramento Union states that a letter dated
San Diego, March 10, to a gentleman of
Sacramento, says: San express has just ar
rived, bringing an account of skirmish on
the Colorado between a company of the
First Regiment California Volunteers, which
was on its way to Fort Yuma, aud a party of
SeceSsionists, in which twenty five or thirty
of our men were taken prisoners.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

WHERE ARE HIS FRIENps!-Tho body of a
Mr.. Greer is lying at the Coroner's to await
Identification or the action of his friends
Greer was miner from Iowa Hill Placer
County, and hvaing been sick for some time
came to this city for medical attendance,
and put up at the Cambridge Hotel, on Pa
cific street. Who or where his friends are,
or what his circumstances were, is as yet a
mystery. S. II. Bulletin, April Sd.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05
The Jim Lane Expedition Abandoned

4ue jim Lane CXpeOlC1On AOanQ0neQ.
The ST. Louis correspondent of the S. F.
Bulletin, says:
1t is at last decided that the Lane expedi-
ton is to be given up. Gen. Lane telegraph
cd to the Hon John Covode who made the
arrangements in his behalf with Mr.. Cameron
ON Friday night that 'aIl attempts to har
monize matters with Gen. Hnnter had failed"
Mr. Covode called on Secretary Stanton on
Saturday to see whether anything further
could I've done to forward Gen Lanes wishes.
Failing in this, Lane was teIegraghed to yes
terdar to return to the Senate, which he will
probably do at once. Mr. Covode and other
friends Of Lanes have been from the onset
untring in their efforts to procure him such
a command AS he desired having full faith
in his i. opposed p an of operations. The
Administration was not unwilling to accede
to their wishes, but the responsibility of ar
ranging with Gen. Hunter was left with Lane,
and he seems to have lniscacua,ed The readi
ness of the former to allow him the personal
command Of the proposed expedition.
|, would have b en- better for the Presi,
dent to have said mo" to Lane at once, in
stead Of half agreeing to his plans and taking
a roundabout course of throwing upon Gen.
Hunter the responsibility of discriminating
the great slavery exterminator. 1t was
weakness in the President that is pitiful. l.
is known that he disIikes Lane and never in
tended to give him military position of
any kind, ye: he has made a show of acced
ing to his wishes, and perhaps at The same
time secretly instructed Hunter to dash his
hopes as soon as he came to Kansas. This
donble dealing of Uucle Abe has cost the
Government no small sum of money in
sending our officers, batteries and regiments
20 Kansas who desired to 20 expressly to
serve under Gen. James H., and in appoint
ing j. Champion Vaughan, Verplanck, Van
Antwept, and half dozen other people TO
coloneIcies and lieutenant 'colonelcies to serve
on Lanes staff. 1t is we'll, however to get
rid Of Lane at any price; yet it could more
easily have been done month ago without
the expense of cent to the Government or
the exhibition Of any paIlry weakness o
low cunning on the part of our Chief Mag,
israte and his advisers. 1t is surmised that
the President is carrying on some such jug
glery with Cassius M. Clay, and that means
either fair or foul, will be found to withhold.
ing from him that promised major. general s
commission.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

REMovAL-Sam. Welt Il Co, having pur-
chased Isaacs building next door TO their
old stand, have fitted it up neatly, aud have
opened with fne stock Of Confectionery
Dried and Fresh Fruits. Cigars, Tobacco,
Toys, Nuts, and other notions. Sam is clev.
er and accommodating and attracts plenty
Of customers
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05
LATEST EASTERN NEWS.

The Overland Telegraph is rather uncom-
muncative. The working of the line is be-
ing continually interrupted, and the news
received is meager and obscure. The follow
ing ars the extent of important items receiv.
ed during the week.
The engagements between Genl. Banks
column and the confederates under General
Jackson, near Winchester and Strasburg
were quite serious. Several hundred were
killed and wounded on each side, but the bat
ties resulted in defeat of the rebels.
General Shields, who was wounded in the
arm, says the rebels admit the loss of be-
tween 1000 and 1900 killed and wounded
and that the victory has struck terror to the
heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
A later dispatch from Strasburg, under
date Of March 9th, says the rebels have rail-
lied, and occupy strong position near Stras
burg, and that another fight is imminent.
CAIRO, March 29-Ihe firing yesterday at
Island No. 10, was quite exciting, the rebels
opening fire from u new battery They have
just completed the guns on it, and they are
evidently heavy ones, as the balls were
thrown constantly beyond the Benton. The
enemy could be seen all day busily engaged
cutting away trees and pushing the compile
tion of other means of defence rapidly for.
ward. Some of their shot now thrown are
estimated to be 1875 FOUNDERS. They have
no idea at present of evacuating, and are
daily getting more guns in position.
-Four rebel gunboats, clad with railroad
iron, are reported as coming up to the assis-
tance Of Island No. 10, but were held in
check by Gen. Pope's batteries at New Mad
rid.
At Fortress Monroe it was understood that
the rebel frigate Merrimoc was again ready
for action, and was hourly expected in Hamp-
ton Roads. The Monitor was awaiting her
In evacuating Manassas the Confederates
destroyed railroads and bridges, which de-
ayed McClellan's advance, but repairs were
being rapidly made. The present line OF
rebel defence seems to be the Rappahannock
river.
General Hunter has been transferred from
Kansas to the command of Sher,nan's forces
near Savannah. Sherman has tailed to make
much impression upon the rebels, although
be landed upon the coast of South Carolina
last November.
Porer's fleet has gone up the Southwest
Pass of the Mississippi river to attack the
forts below New Orleans.
ST. LOUIS, March 29th.-Cornth Miss
has been strongly fortified by the rebels, aud
a battle will soon take place. Beauregard
is said TO be in command there.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

A calico party was given by the ladies Of
Virginia City, Nevada Territory, on the eve.
ming of the 25th March, for the benefit OF
the Virginia City Literary and Scientific AS
socation. 1t was we'll attended, nearly two
hundred being present.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

ApJouENMENr.-Both branches of a..
Legislature have concurred in an ameudme,t
10 the adjournment resolution, fxino ,ho
day on Monday, l4th instant
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

R The grading upon the Sacramento,
Placer & Nevada Rail Road is progressing
favoraLly Notwithstanding the late bad
weather. The speedy opening of the road
is giving new hopes of improvement and
prosperity to residents within the inf f'ence
of lis anticinated business.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

HBE the Valley Railroad Company are
building u large hrick workshopon their spa.
rions groGndan the center of Folsom. In
view of the extension of Rail Roads from
Folsom the selection Of that town Tor the
workshop was necessary.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

ES- -Four or five OF the days within the
past week, have been rs disagreeabIe as any
OF the season. Two snow storms, cold rains,
a'd clustering winds, make up the program
me. The promise at present is favorable, as
the clouds have disappeared, the sun is smi'
ling, and the temperature moderated.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

Gy The N. Y. World says the national
Indebtedness will be 75O,00o,0 900 on the
3Oh of June next. The interest on this
amount will be s45 600, 900 per annum
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

DISTRICT CoUHr.-The April term Of the
District Court will commence in Auburn, on
Monday, the l4th instant.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

ES- Grass Valley seems to be infested
with thieves Several roberies and attempts
to rob have been made there of late.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

five Town Trustees, will take place on Mon
day next,
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

School DIREcroRs.-Th annual election
of three School Directors for Auburn District
viii! be held at the School House to-day, at
2 o'clock, p. NJ.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

Re FI1rrNc.-The Spring season is the
encouraging portion of the year for improve
men, The plans matured through dull
winter, are then put in operation, and new
spirit seems infused into communities. We
are reminded of this by the preparations seen
on every hand for the work OF blildng, re
fitting, etc. Among others, we observe that
our next door neigbbor, Mike Gibson, is put
ting his saloon in fine order to receive his
customers, and when completed his saloon
will be as bright as new pin.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05
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VIM. FAULKNER. g. SON, Agents.
No. 526 Sansome st., San Franci''0'

ms- Every article necessary for c1nsR,y t%o low
News or Job Printing Office, furnished ~ viz
est prices ,,. Dooener's,
Noxhurv,s Pot,or,s and Hawkes. Presses.
April 5th lS62.-ly
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05
DIED.

AT Mariposa, Cal. March 9th, ult., Mrs. LJICI
Ma BEACH, aged 6S years. o. '1oOi
Connecticut papers please COPY.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

EE-An act authorizing the county Of
Placer to loan its credit to the extent OF
100000 TO the Sacramento, Placer and
Nevada Railroad Company, has passed both
branches Of the Legislature. The question
of Joan is TO be submitted to a vote of the
people, and no assistance is to be given the
Company until they complete and put in
operation twelve continuous miles of road.
We will procure a copy Of the bill at an
early day aud publish it in full, so that its
provisions may he properly understood.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

profits of these four million slaves as upon the
labor of white men. The channels Of trade are
almost as inscrutable as the ways of Providence,
but it is known that political changes in govern
ments very much affect the converging point.
The wise men are said to come from the East
and we think if some Of them are left there, they
will consider this matter seriously before rushing
upon so radical il measure.
County Treasurer's Monthly Statement,
For the month ending April 5th. 1862.
Amt. cash recv'd for county purposes. S4,O70 05
Amt. cash recv'd for State purposes. 2,39G SS
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

Amt cash on hand belonging TO county ys26.s32 So
Amt. cash on hand belonging to State, s2,492 SS
Amt. outstanding registered Co. warrants S452 90
E. NJ. BANVARD, Treasurer
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

re- We understand that some OF the
farmers have not yet finished seeding their
grain land, on account Of the continued bad
weather. The husbandnan who will reap
crop from grain sown now, may consider
himself particularly fortunate
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

re- The schooner Benicia arrived at Sac
ramen:o on Saturday with 5000 Railroad
ties tor the Sacramento, Placer & Nevada
r. r. Co. Another ns,ament of iron has
also arrived for the road, at San Francisco,
per clipper Eagle Wing, from New York.
SMALL Pox.-It is reported that there are
several cases of small pox among the Chi
nese, in town. We know nothing as to the
correctness of the statement, but it is not
unlikely. from the prevalence of the disease
at San Francisco and Sacramento. that we
may he visited with it here, and therefore
proper precautions should be taken. Those
who have not been vaccinated. should not
fail to be: and we suggest that the town au
,horiiies, If the small pox is among the Chi
ne'e, adopt such measures as will prevent
the spread of the conagion.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

FRosr.-1here has been several frosty
nights this week. but seemingly not severe
enough to injure fruit, as the buds seem
sound and healthy.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05

BALL AT PINE GROVE Dana Perkins will
give Ball at the Pine Grove House on
Thursday evening. May sth The announce
ment of the fact will he snfficiea. to draw a
large party. The dancing hail attached to
the hotel is The largest and best in the
mountain region, and Perkins understands
the manner of pleasing his guests in the
eating department; besides he will have the
best music in the country.
The Placer herald., 1862-04-05
AUBURN, APRIL S, 1869.

VALUABLE Property FOX SALE.-Atten
ton is called to the advertisement in to day S
paper for the sale uf that valuable aNd well
known property "Coxes Ranch" BOW owned
by Messrs. Chamberlain. Ii is the best farm
property in Placer county-the tact consist
ina Of 6.e acres all under good fence. Be
Tween two and three hundreds acres is rich
bottom land equal TO any in the State. The
dwelling house or rather hotel. is fine struc
nre. built in the most substantial manner,
and is well finished throughout. The >'a'
bling is commodions, and upon the ranch
there are good wells and springs of water
The Ranch is convenient to the Railroad
town of Lincoln; and the stages between
shat place and Marysvilie, RoHgh Il Ready
Grass Valley, Nevada and Auburn, five in
number pass the house daily. From a
knowledge Of the property, dating back to
the "early days." we can say this is one of
the best and mos; desirable locations in the
county. An opportunity is offered for an
excellent investment, and those desirous of
securing good farm will do well to inquire
early.