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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-14
Preparing for the War
GREAT BANGAlNS.
Selling Out at Cost.

INHE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL HIs EN-
I IRE stock oi goods, csr.issi0x Ot he Choic-
est Groceries, Wines, Liquors, e,c n r.st 49,
ri6ce for Cash.
livery body needing Grocer. - il ipvi. "A and
all do we'll to give me ell. Ian bound n
;eii. Q. TE0LEk.
'ci2s-a1mi Ne .3 -raav str>eH :
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-14

A LONG SESSION. Our friend Ing.
ham, If The State Auditing Board, is havirg q
long and Ss ,rust happy lime ef i. among
us lie has been here about three weeks. and.
"a yet. has not been able to clean away the
pile Of bills 90 that he can get out of town.
The people cnn rest assured that he is doine
his work well, and 10 some cases altogether ZOO
eli to suit the idess of those who hold ac-
counts against the State. In all things u e b..
Iieve &. at he intends to discharge h,s duty ss
b comes upright officer. Few there are in
the State service upon whom more weieit 4,
responsibility rests-very few there are who,
N the same place, would cal more fsilhfu,l,
We wish be bad little more mercy on the
printers. in some respects. but be has no as
rirations for Office, So there is DO use Of talk.
log He will be here TOR several days yet.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-14

The new State Bank building is pro-
crossing finely towards completion, and " u
be ready for occupation in fvw week. The
brick work and msaonry is all done, the heavy
vault is set in ite place. firm aud secure az the
Rock Of ages, the glazing aud casing is don e,
and all that Is require is the interior finishing.
When CON nplsted it will be perfect building
It's way, and reflect much credit upon the
contractor, Mr.. Kuk, and the architect, Mr..
w. L Carroll.
From TIE SlxrEESTH.-A letter from
Mr.. Wm. Para er. sutler Of the 10th R.gim. Mt,
oa gentleman 10 this city. informs US that the
Regiment left Corbth on Sunday the 3 ! inst
and had brought up at Grand Junction. AZ
the llth. 18th, 18Th and 10th are all in the
same Brigade Gen. Crocker's-we supr os.
they are al camped Ut the same place Mr
Parker says nothing regarding the pr, epec;s
OF q fight in that quarter.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-14
LATEST NEWS
By TELEGRAPH.
From New York.

From New York.
Nsw YoRK, Nov 10.
The Hs,olis correspondence from North Caro-
lima reports the occupation Of Hamilton.
Tue letter, dates the 4th, says: We have Just
arrived at t.is place, taking il with grand cav
air. charge and combined gun-hcnt movement
Our land torres lett Vii! amston ysst erdsv p. m
ADD enca ped for The light Ia les below II su
ii'o,. ami NOV forward Ut da, -iight iAis morn :
Ing The enems Is in strong force and has re-
treated 10 Oabsro
We will seek The earliest opportunity to afford
him fight. The r,p'e Of the country are
greatly siarmed at our approach. They Gee from
their homes and property. The gun boats have
successfully co operated With us.
he gun boa $ had .ew ninutes engagement.
with the enemy as they came ~ tao LoAnoke
river.
Gen Foster. Command had a severe ENGAGE
meut on sunday night with three th ousand rebel
infantry at hre aoik, supported by Fix piece.
OF artillery. We kl' led and W unfed sAty III be
enemy Uur loss ten The forces engaged
were the 2i;h and 44la Massachusetts, Marine AZ
tlery, Belger's battery. nd the 81 New York cav
airy. The Maine artillery made gallant and
bold dash nc oss creek aud los, four OF n eil
men. One Of the 24th was killed. The enemy
let Il milton, abandoning his earthworks pr cipi
thtey.
We move from this pace in two hours 10 take
1arboro On Tar river. The quo boats Will coop
crate With US.
The Ner h State, and some o'h her gun-boat. had
| an ngak+ment day before ,e-terlay on Tar river
Our MARCHES have been made With great rapid
! ity, and SHORTY better more important news
| th n have referred TO here l expect to tell.
| The R:hm nd De. patch Of the 10th says. 1
appears that the en- my landed ia-ge number o
forces at Washington on sunday, AM advanced
towards Hamilton and took possession Of iha
town. 1t is reported that they destr), ed nearl,
the gb ole place. Their iurce there Is reported 4
| be about 10 600 infantry, with 80 pic of arti
/ Iery. and considerable force OF cavalry. They ar
! also reported o have Ianded large force at Pal
| ,yra, Halifax county. some 20 or oo miles fro.
Weldon. Gen. Pettigfew commands the rese
I, force at Weldon.
| Tho Yankees are said to be commanded b.
| Gen. Foster
There was report sf at Oh Saturday that q
| engag, meut o-o CURED il The vicinity OF iarbor,
| on Tnu,sdsy.
There a report IN circulation on Saturda
| that an Engagement had occurred in tho vicint
OF 1Grboro, tag. comb cauaty, on Thursday ias
| between some six regiments OF the North Carroll
La state troops under command Of Coz. Vanc
and GOV Mari" ana about lp' % Of the enemy
The kaleigh Jour, al ot saturday says that tn
| report Is rc.',r ct and that nelhiug VI the kli.
had / ken place since the IT, hi runday.
A dispatch trom Gold suoro, dated 10 o'clock Fri
day nls hi, says there had BEEN no hghting an
! that the enemy had Ieated in the direction
| Neiion.
We do not exactly understa nd how they c0ul
| have retreaied towards Weldon, siEce that IS IN
point towards which they supposed to be al
| vancing.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-14

Sew PENNsY LvAAsA HOUSE. !.
DINER OF FOURTH And IOWA efe.
Eaveaport, lows DAvLs1 ssNs. n sjssoer.
tre Oui.. ~ to ano l0n 80 ears. 49, ~
~ .eavan4fof Ls( lGirs, nrston, Lyoes. De.
Wiz. Alluokssa n snaasoss.
tase vEsi iDoliaS ~ dAS, enea1
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08
JACOB FELDBERG

ON CONIMERCIAL STREET., AUBURN,
rs NOW SELLING OUT HIS STOCK OF
Il Dry Goods at Cost. for the purpose Of closing
out business. Those who wish TO buy Goods
cheap should give him IL call
Ngs- All persons indebted to him must make
Immediate payment. febl go.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08
APOTHECARIES HALL,
Charles II. lesson,
Druggist and Chemist.

INROM and after this da.Y, shall be in receipt
IL and keep constantly on hand a full supply
of fresh and pure Drugs, Medicines and Chemi-
calls of the best American and English manuiac-
turers full assortment Of all the valuable
Patent Medicines, and Il select stock of French.
English. and American Pcrfumercs and Toilet
articles comprising in part of
Lubns celebrated Extract and Pomades, Piessc
and Lubin Perfumes, Frangipani pomades ana
Phiocome, Violet powder Murray's Florida Wa
ter. Bathing Cologne and Bay Rum, Burnett's
Cocoaine for the hair, Oriental tooth wash,
Woods and Fish's Hair Rcstoratves, Balm of
thousand flowers, Batchcler's Hair dye, Hair
Nail and tooth brushes. Toilet combs. Bandoline
and Cosmetic, fine and coarse Sponges, etc. ETC.,
| shall also manufacture and keep constantly
on hand the solution OF Citrate of Magnesia or
sometimes called "Purgative Lemonade" the
most elegant purgative in use at present. resem-
bling more a glass of lemonade or mineral water
than Il nauscons dose of Blackdraught or Castor
Oil.
An experience Of nearly ten years. part Of
which in one Of the largest retail drug stores in
San Francisco. enables me to guarantee accuracy,
neatness and despatch in every branch Of my
business, and Physicians, country dealers, and
families can place the utmost confidence in the
reliability and quality of every article prepared
and sold ut my establishment, corner OF CONNER
cial and Nam streets. Auburn.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08
Religious Notice.

Christ Church Episcopal Rev. Arthur &.
Hill. Rector Service on Sunday. in the Court
House. at II O'Clock. 4. M.. an I p. VI. The pub
lie generally are invited to attend tn" divine
services. The Sunday School Of Christ Church
will be hnll in tn" same place. tomorrow. at :
o'clock. =. W.. under the superintendent OF the
Rector.
A WORD TO THE AG ED. In the decline of
life the loss Of Vital force consequent upon ply
steal decay, can only be safely supplied by some
viviiying preparation which recruits the siren eth
and spirits. without cnttling the exhaustion
which is always the final effect of ordinary slim
ul,nts. We tender to the agcl DR.. lloIroTrEH 5
-SroWACM BIrTERS AS an invi gor mt and re-
storaivr immediate in its beneficial action
and permanent in its effect. 1t tones the
stomach. improves the appetite. acts like charm
upon the spirits. For dyspepsia, oppression after
eating bilious chOlic, spasms of the stomach. sick
or nervous headache. chils and FEVER. trcmens,
prostration, and all the complaints special to the
tccblcr sex the bittcrs are earnestly recommended
by thousands who have witnessed their superior
efficacy in such cases. Sold by all Druggists and
dealers everywhere.
February 18th, 1862 I'm
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08
ELECTION NOTICE.

N accordance with section l4th of the act of
Il March 2Sth. 1857. an election will be held in
each School District in Placer county. on the
first Saturday in April, 1862, for the purpose OF
elccing Three School Trustees in each School
District, to serve during one year from the date
of their election. The polls in all cases must be
opened at the School House, if there be one. The
Trustees will appoint the Judges and Clerks of
Election, and the voting must be by ballot 1t
will be the duty of the Judges Immediately. after
the election, to certify the returns to the County
Superintendent of Common Schools. who will
issue Certificates of Election to those having the
highest number of votes. and will also, when con-
venicnt, administer the oath Of office, otherwise
the oath may be taken before any officer IN the
County. who has the authority to administer an
oath. The County Superintendent will furnish
the Trustees of cnch District with blank notices
Of election, which they will fill out and post at
least one week previous to the election.
A. II. GOODRICH.
County Superintendent of Common Schools.
Auburn, March lst, lS62.-5w
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

To the Stockholders of the Sacramento,
PLACER AND NEVADA RAILROAD COM
PANY.-Notice is hereby given that IN assess
ment of ten per cent (thc 9th) has been levied
by the Board Of Directors on the capital stock
of the S. p. and N. r. Il. Co.. payable on or be-
fore the lst day Of April. 1862. to BENJAMIN
G. ALLEN Treasurer. at the Office of W ellis, Fargo
a. Co.. Auburn. All shareholders are requested
to lake payment on or before that time, or such
assessments will be promptly collected in the
manner prescribed by law.
CHAS. II. MITCHELL, Secretary.
March lst, 1862 I'm
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08


"AcusHNEr."- There being no Repubi-
ran organ published here, we give space be-
low 10 republican friend, to vindicate his
AUBURN, March 7th, 1862
In the last issue of the Union .Adpocate, the
c,llowinp statement was made under the head of
,',r;Il Republicans fight for the country" which
wish to correct through your columns:
"New Bedford a city of over 10000 inhabi-
,,pts failed to raise single company, and at the
i"st Presidential election gave almost q unani-
."ous ,"o vote for Abraham Lincoln"
Now Bedford is a seaport having nearly 800
so;l of vessels at sea, averaging 20 men to ves
s"i who are included in the census of the city.
Tbere are probably not 5000 males between the
aces of IS and As in the city at any time When
Esos;1ent Lincoln called for volunteers. New Bed
ford had two military companies, organized and
,Uell drilled belonging to the Sd Regim of
Wossochusctts Militia. GALL of which belonged
lr;tb;n ten miles of the city,) and in 4S hours
,.om the time that Col. Wardrop received the
Presidents call. the Sd regiment reported $50
-ank and file on Boston Common. with guns, anu
nition. blankets and camp equipagc ready for
antv and they reported themselves the first
volHnteer regiment at Fortress Monroe. In three
mnnths they returned, and 600 re- enlisted under
CoI War,lrop for three years, including one New
Redforl company. In the meantime, New Bed
forl hnrbor being one of the most important on
the coast. and having been entirely neglected by
Government, was being put in state of defense
nv the city. The old 1912 Fort was rebuilt. and
ninc 32.pounders mounted. On Cltrk's Point a
substantial earth-work was thrown up, called Fort
Pnber and four heavy rihcd cannon mounted the
latter purchased by the city. They then par
chased field battery, and completely equipped an
artillery company for coast defense. They also
rnised four companies Of soldiers at the call of
the Governor, two of which were on duty every
alternate week from April to October, in and
about the Forts. Up to last October New Bed
ford had furnished nearly 700 men for the Navy.
and were shipping about ten day at that time
The City Government voted 100000 to the Fedc
raj Government last May, and has spent nearly
$4,000 in arming and equiping troops. and build
ing fortiticatons. The Editor stated in the same
article that he could bring thousand proofs like
New Bedford I hope he will look up The other
999 and then he will realize that Republicans
arc doing their share in the defen'" o! the Union
ACUSIlNET
UNITED STATES INTEREsT.-D. w. Cheese
man. Assistant y. S. Treasurer, at San Fran
cisco. announces tha, he is ready to pay the
semi annual nteres. that has already nc
crued on 7 3 10 Treasury Notes
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08

VuNHIS f;lvorite resort still continues to have
Il the best of LIQUORS and CIGARS at its
Bar. There are two elegant Billiard Tables at
tached to the Saloon.
Auburn Feb Sth lS62.--my
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08
ORLEANS HOTEL
on WASHINGTON STREET.. AUBURN.

TENHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING COM &a-.farrfar
Z plctrly rrliltcd his establishment. iHtNMHH
would inform his friends and The public III nMasa,.. a..
that his house is now oi the best hotels in
the country. whore they can be accommodated
with the best the market affords. at prices to suit
the times.
He tenders his thanks for past tavors and as
slres those who will aver him with their patron
age that they will rs usual receive superior ac-
commodatio ion. The rooms are large and airy
and the bedding clean and comfortable
The bar is constantly supplied with
good Liquors and Cigars.
janllmy JACOB GIBSON.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08

Z lNE of the oldest established Business Houses
~ in Auburn to let, now known as the Magno-
ia Saloon, kept by McBurney ~ Higgins, on Com
mnercial street. This House has u large and pro-
n'abe trade, established as a wholesale and re-
t'il Liquor Store, and will be let at reasonable
rates. Possession given April LIST, 1862.
WIN X PARKINSON.
Auburn. Feb. 22d, 1862.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08
AUBURN MEAT MARKET.

VNHE undersigned having RESUME ~eNYTNR
Il ed business at the old place, USX&.Sl
next door to the Drug Store on Main LII
street. informs the public that he is selling the
best Beef Pork and Mutton i'm the market, at re-
duced rates. PERRY KELLY.
Auburn August 3d. 1861.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08

GIAVING erected a new and large Stable on
Il Il Placer street (Turnpike,) and stocked the
same with good buggy teams saddle horses, new
buggics, harness, etc, am prepared TO aocommo-
date in the Livery line the citizens Of Auburn
and all others who may bestow their patronage.
Transient stock will be well taken care Of, and
the prices of the Stable will at all times be found
reasonable. Having Il long experience in the
business | think can give customers complete
sat tisfaction. JOHN HOGAN.
Auburn, Jan. 25th, 1S62.--my
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08
VARIETY STORE,
GOLD HILL, PLACER COUNTY, CAL.

S. Guggenheim f Co.,
VNOULD inform their friends and.+ife public
w that they have established a VARIETY
STORE, at the above place, and will keep con-
stantly on hand large and splendid assortment
of
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Choice
Havana Cigars, Playing Cards, Best
of Liquors., Snuff, Stationery,
Fruits of all kinds, Con.
dictionary, Pipes,
etc., etc.
We respectfully ask share of the public pat
ronage, feeling confident of satisfying all who
give us a call.
OYSTERS! OYSTERS!
A SUPPLY of fresh oysters always on hand-tOr
II sale by the plate, and at 81 rs per hundred
in the SHE'LL or So 90 per hundred shelled.
S. GUGGENHEIM d. co.
Gold Hill, March 23d, 1s6l.-my
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08
RRAINARD HOUSE,
LINCOLN, PLACER COUNTY, CAL.

VTVHE undersigned having fittedup this lAzzzzA
House in neat and substantial I..Haaa##R
manner. is prepared to entertain his .4.44=A,
friends and the public generally with the best
the market affords The House is situated i'm,
mediately opposite the Depot of the Central
Railroad, and convenient to it. Stages leave the
House daily f, all parts of the mines.
P. f. HARTFORD.
Lincoln. Feb. 22d. 1S62-my
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08
HEAD QUARTERS SALOON
JAMES MAHON, Proprietor.

JAMES MAHON, PROPRIETOR.
IN MAIN STREET. NEXT DOOR TO THE
" Post Office, takes this method OF informing
the public that the Bar of the Head Quarters
still continues to be supplied with the best of Ii
quors and cigars All are invited to call and see
for themselves jan1 '62, my.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08

YOUNG AMERICA STORE
SAM. S. WE'LL & CO.
WE would respectfully inform our customers
w and citizens generally that we have just re-
turned from San Francisco with large stock Of
articles of our trade, part of which came by the
last steamer
CIGARS.
Gentlemen will find IL better Cigar and Il more
extensive assortment at our establishment than
can be offered at other stores of
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco.
The very best Brands we offer to those who use
the weed. such as the
T.J Ferguson's Yellow Peach.
James Claitcr's Premium Lynchburg Virginia,
The Celebrated May Apple,
Forest Rose. Our Jewel,
Gold Leaf, Wedding Cake, etc, etc.
For Smoking:
Killikinik, Corn Cob, Peach, and others.
SNUFF.
French Snuit--largc Bottles,
Scotch yellow Snuff
Lorilad Macaboy,
Goodwyer's Rappee.
Green Fruit,
Always the best and freshest the markets pro-
ducc.
Candies.
The best selected assortment ever offered in
the place.
Dried Fruit.
California and Malaga Figs.
French and German Brown Pears and Cherries
Dried Currants and Rasins
And superior lot of large Malaga Raisns.
All Of our articles are of the best kind and
will be sold ut the lowest rates; and we will en-
dcavor to give full satisfaction to all who will
favor us with a call SAM. S. VEIL x CO..
Young America Store
Adjoining Van Matters Hardware Store
Auburn October 9th. 1SGO.--my
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08


4 p. SMITH II CO.. are now prepared to
IA supply dealers in Garden Seeds with a
very extensive assortment of
HOME GROWN GARDEN SEEDS,
All warranted to be grown by themselves; and
to be the crop of the present year, and warranted
to be
FRESH AND GENUINE.
Dealers dcsirous of purchasing their supply
for the season, will do well to apply to us rs we
can furnish them nearly all they may desire.
AT THE SAME PRICES
AS Good Seeds can be purchased in New York.
Having been engaged in growing seeds in this
State for II number Of years, we are now prepar-
ed to sell in quantities
AT LOWER PRICES
Than any other house in the State.
We can furnish seeds put up. either in large
packages or in small packages, suitable for re-
failing at the option of customers.
~ Our price list is now ready for mailing to
all applicants.
Our home grown seeds have long had an estab-
lshed reputation on this coast; having devoted
close attention and long experience to the busi-
ness and our stock being always fresh. they are
not liable to the risk attending imported seeds.
Terms Cash, Always.
For further particulars, apply to
A. p. SMITH d. CO.,
40 J street. Sacramento.
January 4th l662.-3m.
The Placer herald., 1862-03-08
A. s. HALIlDIE. H. r. GRAVES
A. S. HALLIDIE & CO.
Wire Suspension BRIDGE Builders,

AND MANUFA1U u Ii RERS ')F
PATENT WIRE ROPE.
WIRE SUSPENSION BRIDGES OF ANY
w span and capacity erected, and material fur
nishcd.
Having been constantly engaged in the erection
of Wire Suspension bridges and Aqucducs for
some years past. we fully prepared to do such
work satisfactorily at low figure, and to guar
antee permanency.
Parties who are about erecting bridges will find
it greatly to their advantage to give us IL call be-
fore deciding to build wooden structures, rs the
recent floods throughout the State have proven
them to be wholly unsafe and unreliable. II
number of Or Wire suspensions are no,o in use
in different localities MroughoW the state, no
one Of Which has been IN the least affected By the
freshets.
WIRE ROPE. for mining and ferry purposes,
manu- uiactured. Of any length and size required,
being cheaper and better than hemp.
Scales of weights and strength. with prices au-
ncyed, furnished. on application to the Manuf,c-
turers.
Send for circular.
A. S. HALLIDIE & CO.,
dec2S 3m. 4l2 Clay street. San Francisco
The weekly Butte record., 1862-11-08
LEGAL NOTICES..
COnstable's Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF TWO EXECUTIONS ISSUED
ID ont Of the Court Of y. c. Downer. in ana for
kimshew Township County Of Butte and state Of
California. and 10 me directed and delivered in IA
yer Of ?. N. Kelley and against John Seacraves
and Curtis SeasTayeS dated the 29th 6av Of August
4. D. lS63. commanding me 10 make the sum Of
one hundred and sixteen dollars and fortv-ssven
cents principal, and tweniyihree dollars ana Sftv
cents interest. with costs in the sum of fourteen
dollars and fifty cents and all accruing costs there
on. l have levied upon and viii expose al public
sale to the highest bidder for cash at Dortowa ssid
township, county and State, on Tuesday. the 2Sth
day OF October A. D. 1852. at O'Clock p NJ all
the right title and Interest Of the said John Ses-
graves and Curtis Seagrave> IN and 10 that certain
piece and parcel of property known as the Butte
Ranch, situated in himshew township Butte coRu.
ty about l3 miles above the town Of inskip on the
oroyile and Honey Lake road. and bounded as fol-
lows; commencing al a post witnessed bv three
black fir trees thence IS degrees east Is chains 70
rock, thence north $ deg, west 40 chains to poSt
and sugar pine tree, thence south s. deg west %
chains to post thence south - deg west Is chains
post on the forks Of the creek thence south 80
deg. west los chains to the beginning. not mors
than I60 acres. with houses, harms ou.-bulldingS
and everything thereto belonging.
JAS. ROWLES.
Constable kimShew Township.
Dated, Dogtown. this 7th day Of Oct. 4, D. lS62