The Placer herald., 1862-11-22

Dack TO ascertain lile CAUSE, W was ''u0'O"
back to bis wagon by one of the scoundreis,
who threatened with an oath, to kill him.
No attempt was made to rob Mr. A.
Our county has been tree from outraGes OF
this character for long time, and we SIN
cerely hope the officers will promptly ferret
out the robbers and hand them over to JUS
tice.
RAILROAD PAMPHLErs.-We are indebted
to T. D. Judah. Esq, Chief Engineer of the
Central Pacific Railroad, for copies of his
report, with accompanying maps of the pre-
liminarv survey cost etc, Of the road. Also
a pamphlet containing, the BY Laws of the
Company. the Pacific Railroad law of Con-
gresS, etc.
NICHOLS & JOHNSON, at Auburn Sta
ton have large Blacksmith and Wagon
Makers shop, in which they employ num-
Der of hands, and are doing a thriving bus
mess. Their horse sheer Martin MaIoney is
considered one Of the best it the county.
wThe Central Pacific Railroad Com
pany are about making i survey from Sacra.
mento through Auburn to connect with their
surveyed line by way of I'inoistown and
Dutch Flat
Az. CousENs.-Ths gentleman is now
Blacksmithing at Lincoln, as will appear in
another column of the Herald.
A LARGE YIELD FROM ONE SEED.-Ne
noticed in the garden Of Jas. r. Rogers this
week. ninety four perfect citrons; all the
yield from one seed this season.
FIRE There was almost fire in China
town on "Wednesday evening last. This dry
season our citizens should be very careful.
A fire would be very destructive.
AUBURN SrArIoN.-1his locality is rapid
" improving. The sound of the busy ham
mer is beard from morning until night, and
everybody seems to be indus.riousIy employ
ed.
BILLY MULLEN at The Railroad Depot
can give man as good a breakfast as he
wants to eat. Call and see. We know it.
Rich QuARrz.-Rufe Morrill, has struck a
rich vein of Qnartz at Stewards Flat, and is
doing well. We are glad of it.
ns-We tender our thanks TO Richard
Thomson, Esq, for pleasant buggy ride on
Wednesday last.
E-1he signs in the skies are favorable to
LAYING the dust by good rain.
EE- The Chinese, who have been numer
Gus as prospectors on the American forks
this season, are leaving by companies, for
the surface diggings. From this it would
seem that they have not found much pay in
the rivers.
PRINrISG OFFICE FOR SALE.-Mr. Boust,
proprietor of the Dutch Flat Enquirer offers
the establishment for sale, aud will give pos
session on the LIST of next May. Dutch Flat
is large and growing place, in the midst
Of an extensive mining region, and next
season will be in direct communication with
Washoe by splendid noun tain road.
EE-We are again under obligations to
J W. Sullivan news agent Of San Francisco
tor large package of late eastern papers.
Hes- The October number Of the San
Francisco Medical Press is at hand. DIR.
Cooper, deceased, the late editor is succeed
ed by Dr.. L. G. Lane. The "Press" is a
journal we'll desiring the encouragement OF
the medical fraternity.
Eg-1he MarysvIe Aypeal learns that
D. G. Haskns, contractor, is about conclud'
ing negotiations at the East that will secure
the completion of the Marysville and Be-
nicia Railroad at an early day.
ry A large number of persons att ended
the Ball at the Franklin House, on Thurs
day evening, and passed a pleasant evening
with the accompaniment Of good music and
an excellent supper.
New LIVERY SrABLE.-John Stanton has
purchased the interest of Guou u Towle in
the Empire Livery Stable, and is now con,
Quoting business on his own hook. He I'M
tends to supply himself with superior stock
and fine buggies
GH- The "Yuba Railroad Company" is
the title of new company lately organized
to construct Railroad from Lincoln. in