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The Placer herald., 1862-02-15
AN IMPROVED HoRsESHoE.-Mr, r,

AN IMPROVED HoRsEsHoE.-Mr. r. A
Goodenough has laid before the Government
one Of the most practical and humane nven
tions Of the age, "a horseshoe" based upon
the principles of nature, by copying the
horses foot, or rather giving the horse a
of his foot in iron, at the same
time securing his foothold without those un-
slightly stills or caulks, besides being cheap
er than any shoe ever offered to the public,
made either by hand or machinery. The
shoe may be made either from the maleable
iron or Steel sharpened for all roads-snow,
ice, mud or pavement.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

The Austrans have an odd way of in
creasing the circulation of newspapers.
The police recently closed twenty'seven
coffee houses in Venice because they refused
to take the Verona Gazette
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

A modest young gentleman at dinner
party put the following conundrum: "Why
are most people who eat turkey like babies?"
No reply The modest young man blushed,
and would have backed out, but being urged
finally gave the reason; "I'e ause they are
fond Of the breastl" Two middle aged la
dies tainted, and the remains of the Young
man were carried out by the coroner.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

JIM LANE.-The St. Louis Republican
speaking of Jim Lanes appointment and his
authority to conduct the war in Kansas as
he pleases says;
Judging from all we have seen in the past
Lane is better fitted to lead banlita and
gangs of marauders, and to march them
among helpless population, burning dwell
ings, destroying property, and numbering his
captives, than to face an army of equal
strength. His appointment is an insult to
the American people.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

THE DIFFERENCE BY RAILRoAD.-ln no
tcng the height Of Folsom last week we
overlooked the fact, that according to the
railroad grade, Folsom is one hundred and
seventy six feet higher than the terminus of
the railroad in Sacramento.
IeLeqrdph.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

The town of Jacinto, in Trinity county is
suffering for whiskey. The peorle are dying
from sheer sobriety. There hasn't been q
drunk" there for weeks. Allowing to too
much water,
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

SALMON RIVER MISEs.--The Oregon State
Repablican, published at Eugene City says:
The news from the northern mines contin-
ues to be exciting. So many are going from
this portion OF the valley that we fear there
will hardly be men left to supply the bread
of life, and just now there is great need of
laborers to repair the damages occasioned by
the high waters. Sagacious tradesmen are
predicting high prices for grain, correspond.
inc with the late elevation of the aqueous
fluid
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

One square of Ten LINES, Uhs sized type,)
First insertion. ...S2 90
For half a square Give ines,) or less. ..... l 90
Personal advertisements charged full rates.
Ohitnary, Birth. aud Marriage Notices published
without charge
rs-Liberal deductions made TO monthly or
yearly advertisers.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

DANCING NECESSARY TO HEALTH IN CALI
FoRNIA.-The San Francisco MeCticI Press
argues that the people of San Francisco re
quire more active physical exercise than those
of the other cities of the United States.
There is a peculiar torpid condition Of the
capillary nerves which requires physica! ex-
ercise to be overcome. Amusements are
ne essary and by all ages is recommended,
not only to the people of San Francisco, bnt
to Californians generally, yet the advantages
are destroyed when the amusement is pro
longed till midnight.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

FILLING Up.-It is reported that Feather
River, below the mouth of the Yuba, has filed
up so much with sand, that it is difficult,
even with the present stage Of water for
heavily loaded steamers to ascend to Marys
vile. If such is the case, and the Spring
freshets do not clear out the channel, navi-
CATION, at low water, will be very difficult if
not impossible. Butte Record.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

DEATH OF NIKE MucHELL-Mike Mitch
ell, one Of the best jig dancers in the United
States, died at Portland, Oregon, on the 18th
nlt. 1t is useless to inquire how poor Mike
died. He fell into the ranks of that great
army, marching steadily to the grave under
the red banner of Bacchus. His surprising
excellence as a dancer will remain green for
long time in the memory of the playgoers
of this city. Had his head been half as
carefully schooled as his feet he would have
been in Congress to day. But were @, cry
one Congressman, there would be none to
SOW and reap-none to shove the plane and
beat the sounding iron. For the amusement
he has given us, we fling to the northward
breeze, to be waited to his lonely grave
beside the Wiammette, our remembrance
and farewell.
Mike was born in Williamsburgh, New
York, in 1880. At an early age he went to
learn printing in one of the large establish.
ments in New York. At this time negro
mnstrelsy was in its infancy, and Mike hav'
inc seen one Of their great dancers, ATTEMPTED
to initiate him, and in short time outrvall'
ell him, being original in all his steps. He
first danced in public in New York, for the
benefit of Luke West, at melodeon in
Monroe Hall, situated on the corner of Pearl
and Centre streets. He here attracted the
attention of E. P. Chrsty, who engaged
him, and with whom he remained for many
years. After leaving Christy he was attach
ed to different bands travelling through the
States, and was drawing card" wherever
he went Since his arrival in San Francisco,
under engagement to Tom Mcguire, when he
appeared at the old San Francisco Hall now
the Opera House, our readers are all familiar,
hence it is needless for us to recount his
checkerel life on this coast
s. r. Herald
NEGRO TEsT1MoNY.-Perkins of San
Francisco has introduced in the Senate
bill to admit in courts the testimony of Ne
groes, Cinnamon and other bipeds, against
white men-aIlowing the courts to deter
mine in each case the creence to be given
or refused to the witness statement. We
don't like to see any innovation in that di
rection. This is white mans country
peculiarly so, as yet by our institutions
Other races are subjected to grievances,
solnelm $, by The inequality which the law
recognizes between them and us. Better
that, however, than break over theory of
our institutions, which has thus far kept our
own distinct people from the other races.
If those the law inrapa,ilates for witnesses
against white men, and for voters at the bal
lor-box, can not stand the inconveniences of
the status 'hus ASST gned thea, let them mi
CRATE. We hope never 20 see the prevailing
wholesome barriers broken nor horne down
1t is our duty, in all law, to do what is
best for the white; and to secure such laws
as in all cases to enable the poorest white men
in the land to preserve their own sefrrespec'
and to recognize his political and lega! SUI
periorty to the Asiatc, African and Aborig
ines. That's the way zoe look at it.
Sierra Democrat.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15
Hurrah for the Indiana Democracy.

lhe gallant Democracy of Indiana met
IN State Convention at Indianapolis in Jan
uary. The Convention was large and en-
thus'astc. Resolutions were adopted and a
ticket nominated. We publish below the
only report we have seen of the proceed
ings. 1t is from the columns of the New
York Tribune, and is as follows:
The Democratic Convention convened
here yesterday morning, and was pretty large
ly attended, every county in the State being
represented but eight.
Thomas A. Hendricks, of Marion county,
was appointed president. Hi remarks on
taking the chair, were severe against the Re.
publican party and the policy Of the present
administration.
test vote was taken on a proposition to
make platform and an adjournment with
out nominating candidates, which was lost
by vote of ~ to 42l.
After recess platform and resolutions
were reported and passe! under the opera
ton OF the previous question.
The resolutions set forth that the restora-
ton to power of the Democracy can alone
preserve the Union, and indorse the princi,
pies heretofore set forth by the National
Convention of the party; they declare tha,
the present civil war has mainly resulted
from the slavery agitation, and the conse-
quent organization of a geographical party
in the North, producing its counterpart in
the South of secession; disunion, and armed
resistance to the governments; condemnino
the course of the Republicans in the las
Congress for the rejection of all peace prop
ositions; the peace and harmony would now
reign had the party in power shown TIL,
same desire to settle our international dis
pute that it recently exhibited to avoid wal
with England that the Republicans have
fully demonstrated their inability to conduct
the government through the present difficult
ties; denouncing all violations of the Com
stituton and usurpations of power; regard
ing the suppression Of the writ Of Aabeas
corpus, and the imprisonment of citizens of
loyal States, as fragrant violations of the
Constitution; that the seizure of Mason and
Slidell is either legal or illegal; if the torm
er neither has been humiliated by their sur
render under threat; if the latter, they
should have been delivered up before their
Imprisonment. The resolutions compliment
the merit and conduct of the Indiana troops
in every battlefield where victory has perch
ed on tie national banner, and send
greetings to every Democrat for their future
achievements in coming contests.
Pending the motion to nominate candi
Gates, the convention adjourned till this morn
ing,
The convention met again this morning
and made the following nominations:
For Secretary of State, JAS. S. Arthur;
State Treasurer, Mathew L. Brent; An litor
of State JOS ReStive; Attorney General, 0.
b. Ilord; Superintendent of Public Instruc
ton, Milton B. Hopkins; after which the
convention adjourned sine die.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

DEFEAT OF THE SpANIARDs. BY the Col
den Ace we learn that a courier arrived at
Acapulco from Mexico who brought nforma
ton that the Mexican forces under Uraga
had, after hard fought battle of five hours,
at the National bridge repused the invaders
and driven them back towards Vera Cruz.
This spot will be remembered as the scene
of a severe contest between the Americans
and Meyicans, in which the former stornsd
the heights and drove the Mexican Army
before them S. f. Journal.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

RAILRoAD.-We believe the floods have
not disturbed the Railroad grade between
this place and MarysviIle, which speaks well
for the permanency of the road when com
peted. We hope soon to see the time
when communication with the cities below
will not be stopped or impeded by rains,
floods or ba roads. If the road is finished
within the time prescribed by law, the cars
will be running before the close of the
present year. Butte Record
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

GRAIN FOR GRAss.-It has long been sus,
pected that the cereal grains are but cult
,ated examples of wi d cereal grasses-that
they were not created as corn, but that they
have been improved by culture into their
present condition. This supposition was
confirmed by M. Fabre Of Adge, in the south
of France, who in 1888, sowed some grains
of theAgilops ovata, common cereal grass
and, by successive sowings in garden soil,
produced, in 1916, crops Of real wheat
fine as any to be found ia the neighbor-
hood. This experiment. is now being carried
on by the professor of geology and botany in
the Royal Agricultural College, and the
grass is gradual y undergoing the same trans
formation into the true cereal grain.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

SENSIBLE ADv1oE.--lhe Stockton Hadepen.
dent gives the following rational advice to the
antiquated grumblers who don't take tho
papers"
We learn that most of those who will
suffer by being sued for their taxes this year,
are such as does not take a paper, but trust
to gossip for their news. If people will pref
sist in taking position twenty years behind
the age, they must expect to suffer for it,
Take paper, and keep yourselves posted.
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15

The london Press, DsraeIls organ, WHICH
is generally personal, has a leader devoted
to Mr.. Gladstone, in which it says: "Two
years ago, Mr.. Bright and a Distinguished
Conservative statesman, and old friend of
Mr. Gadstone'S, after meeting at dinner at
Carleton TeIraro, met next day in the street.
The member for birmingham, very naturally
triumphing ia The conversion to his views of
so accomplished politician as their host of
yesterday, exclaimed Ah! Gladstone is lost
to you forever" There IS no torever an
poHtics' was the quiet rejoinder."
The Placer herald., 1862-02-15
BUSINESS CARDS.

7hcy Pay the Highest Price J0r Go|d D'Sf'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-01-31
Meeting in New orleans.

There was a large Meeting held al
the st. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, on
the night of the 24th for the purpose Of
expressing regret at the death of the
distinguished statesman and soldier, Gen.
Zolicoffer. Col. Andrew Erwin was call.
ed to the Chair, and H. l.. Goodrich was
appointed Secretary.
On motion, the Chairman appointed
the following Committee to draft reso'
lutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting; Col. J. G. Picket, Maj. Gen
Lowell, Brig Gen. Ruggles, Com. Hollins,
W. A. johnson, A. L. Davis w. T. Berry,
Alexander Fall, D. M. Hildreth, M
Pitcher and j. C. Goodrich, who report
ed the following resolution;
Resolved, That we have received the
intelligence OF the death of Gen. Felix
X. Zolicoffer with feelings of the pro
foundest sorrow, and lament his untime-
ly end as an irreparable loss to the cause
for which he here gave his life. In pri-
yate life or in the discharge of public du.
ties, we find him the incorruptible pa
triot. Cool and collected amids. troubles,
and unfaltering in the execution Of his
purpose; 10 man since Gen. Andrew
jackson, has enjoyed so completely the
confidence and undivided esteem OF the
people of Tennessee. We mourn his
death as a great public loss, which is on
ly relieved blythe recollection that he
fell fighting brayely at the head OF hi,
column against the invaders Of his ooun.
irY,s coil IL
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-01-31

Some OF the papers, in commenting on
the defeat of Gen. Crittenden's Division,
and the death of General Zolicoffer, give
currency to rumors, protesting to account
for the blunder of that occasion, which
are startling in their character-impugn-
ing the competency and loyalty of Gen.
Crittenden. From what we can learn, it
is quite probable there is too much truth
in the allegation ofthe Generals oficialin-
capacity, and tho sooner these charges are
81 investigated the better-prove them facts,
or prove them false. In the meantime,
we commend the following, taken from
the Nashville Banner, as being in the
proper temper and spirit:
OF the charges alleged against General
Crittenden we shall say but little at this
time, when his conduct is involved in so
much mystery and popular odium. We
were supplied night before last with a
story, from soldier just arrived, of the
most startling character. Our informant
spoke with great precision and clearness.
But we suppressed any allusion to what
he was kind enough to communicate
doubtless in the sncerest confidence in
the perfect accuracy Of his iacts--because
we should not forgive ourself il we initial
ed the circulation of an alterward estab-
lished error, traducive of q soldiers fair,
good name; and moreover should deserve
the seyerest censure besides. Gen. Crit.
LII
court martial, which will determine the
right and the wrong Of the matter. If he
is found guilty of conduct unbecoming an
officer and gentleman, he will receive
the amplest Justice Of code never too
lenient If he is not guilty, surely no one
wishes to condemn him unustly. And
more than all, we are not willing to add
fuel to the flame Of indignation, which
already completely overwhelms him from
highway and byway, before we are thor
oughly apprized Of the official facts in the
case. When we are so apprized we shall
not be behind hand in proper, out
spoken course.
But meanwhile, ia continuation of this
point II Is to be remarked that there arc
certain undeniable facts in relation TO
ten, NflllCnICIt WHICH lHIOW US Hlucn
responsibility upon the authorities who
commissioned him us they are calculated
to cast obloquy upon himself We allude,
of course, to his reputed and well estab-
lished intemperance. No matter how de-
serving, otherwise--no matter how able
and accomplished us military leader
no matter how conmendable for qualities
OF mind and heart, too often most emf.
nent in the person Of just such men--no
matter what influence is brought to bear
upon the President, if he knew the fact,
as we are now assured Of il, he merits tho
seycrest reproval for commissioning him.
OF course all this will be understood here.
after, when m investigation brings TO
light everything relating to the unfortu.
nate affair. Taking nothing for granted,
therelore-exeept the melancholy rehec-
non above stated -uniil definitely posted
let us occupy ourselves with endeavoring
TO learn some useful lessons from che sad
event, and retrieving Immediately the
disaster, IL such II may be called, TO our
arps.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-01-31
From Missouri.

The Little Rock Democrat, of the I'D,
says; 'fFhere is really nothing positive
from Missouri. Price is at Springfield, or
was until recently. His force is too large
to remain in a country where armies have
twice Or thrice marched over it and eaten
up its entire substance. His force is not
strong enough to warrant his advance,
and until reinforced he must content
himself with holding the enemy at bay
and taking advantage Of opportunities as
they may arise"
The report which reached here day or
so ago, by passengers on the train, that
Price had fought another battle, is I'M
founded
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-01-31
The Battle at Somerset Kentucky
Federal Account.

Cincinnati, January 2l.-Dispatches nave
been received at headquarters in Louis
vile announcing that the battle at Somer-
set did not take place on Saturday, but
on Sunday morning, and that Gen. Thorn
as continued In pursuit OF the rebels nutil
night.
Our forces followed the rebels, who ran
before them in the widest confusion, like
flock Of sheep, close up to their entrench-
ments on the north bank Of the river.
In front of their entertainments the
rebels laid all night, expecting that We
would storm them in the morning; but
with the aid Of their boats and barges
they managed to get across the river be-
fore daylight.
They left behind all their artillery, am
munition, horses, and tents, and eighty
wagon loads OF quartermasters' and medi-
cal stores fell into our hands.
Our troops had possession Of their en-
trenchments early in the morning
After reaching the opposite side Of the
river the rebels dispersed in every direc-
ton.
Two hundred dead and wounded rebels
we're picked up on the field.
General Zollicoffer was found in wag-
on, mortally wounded.
Our loss is not definitely ascertained,
but it must be considerable.
The Surgeon of the Tenth Indiana regi-
ment telegraphed that his regiment had
10 killed and wounded
General Thomas division embraces
some Of the best regiments in this depart.
ment.
As far as | can learn, the Ninth Ohio,
the Tenth Indiana, the Second Minneso-
Ia, the Eighteenth Regulars, the Fourth
Kentucky and the Tenth Kentucky regi.
ments were among those engaged.
Col. Manson's Brigade, including the
Tenth Indiana, the Eighteenth Regulars,
and some Kentucky reemaents, reinforced
Gen. Thomas during Saturday night
They made forced march of twenty-five
miles through heavy roads, and managed
to arrive three hours before the com.
mencement Of the fight, in which they
took glorious part, in spite Of their ia
tigue.
The tenor of all the official dispatches
received goes TO show that the affair no.
suited in the most brilliant victory of the
war.
No prominent officers are said TO be
killed on our side.
General Sch@ph was unable TO cut of
the retreat of the enemy, owing TO the
bluiiy character Of the country and the
obstruction of the roads by ielled timber
Louisville, Jan. 2l.--Thero Is no news
from General Thomas to-day.
No details Of the Federal loss have vel
been received.
General Thomas has taken the steamer
and tho nine barges in which the rebels
conveyed their forces across the Cumber.
land, and which In their procipitate flight
they failed to destroy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-01-31
Gen. Felix X. zoiiieoffer;..

One Of the most sad and serious Incl
dents connected with the late disaster in
Kentucky, is the death of Brigadier Gen.
Felix X. Zollicoffer, q pure patriot, intre-
pid soldier and devoted leader. 1t was
his hard fate to fall on field where no
peans of victory s6laced his dying mo-
ments. But he lost his life in heroic
effort TO drive back the plunderer and in
vader from the soil Of the South. His
country will embalm his name in grateful
memory and his countrymen will forever
cherish the recollection Of that calm cour-
age, that devoted heroism and pure patri.
otism which marked his career as q Con-
ioderate General. His children will wear
his name as the heirloom transmitted to
them by one whose first aspiration and
whose last prayer was the Independence
of his Southern home from the thraldom
of q corrupt and tyrannical Government.
In the loss of Gen. Zoliconer the Con.
fedcrate States, and the State Of Tonnes
see particularly, have lost one Of the
greatest OF their heroes, the ablest of their
statesmen, and the most heightened and
patriotic Of their citizens. His death will
yet be amply atoned for Union and
american
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-01-31
Work Ahead.

Wesuppose that the event in Kentucky,
so much to be regretted by the South, will
infuse more activity into the pending
struggle. The incidents of the revolution
ara evidently taking concentrating d.
reotion, and great struggles are near at
hand it is to be hoped. The fifth act of
the national drama has been brought on
the stage, we believe and the end, in
which the villain is exposed and the
wrong righted, is, we trust, to come before
the curtain drops again. There has been
an unusual and painfully-prolonged time
occupied in the clearing Of the stage--the
removal of the tables and chairs--for the
final scene. We have been long tired Of
the supes, and trust to see no more of
them. Let the actors indeed come on,
and let us behold their deeds--let us see
them settle the right by the wager of bat
lie, by the strong arm, the strong will,
and all the hishimpnlses of manhood and
patriotism. If FIVE fall, let us fall. But we
shall not fall We shall conquer as sure
as there is justice in this world. We shall
conquer and enjoy that independence and
happiness to which a great trial, great
tribu!ation, and great struggle with a
powerful and brutal enemy will eEtitle us.
Richmond paper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-01-31
Fort HnnrU

This Fort is ninety miles from Paducah
and twenty miles below the long bridge
across the Tennessee, of the Memphis
and Ohio Rail Road. It's an open Fort
mot casemated) but has, we understand
several very heavy guns in battery. Fort
Donelson is on the Cumberland River
and thirteen miles distant from Fort
Henry.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-01-31
The Legislature.

The bill to establish the two term sys-
tenn Of the Circuit Courts has finally pass
ed both house of the Legislature. 1t is
now the law. A bill has passed the House
Of Representatives changing the name Of
Van Buren, county to that of Barlow, in
honor Of the lamented Barlow, who fell at
the battle of Manassas.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-01-31
Cedar Keys.

1t was lately reported that the FEEDER.
ais had taken Cedar Keys, Fla. and oc.
cupied il in force. 1t appears they only
visited il and retired after burning a
schooner, forty.six bales Of cotton, lot
of turpentine, tie railroad wharf and
five fishing smacks, and committing 9TH
er acts of vandalism.