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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-01-14
THE FAILURE OF THE CAMPAIGN IN
MISSISSIPPI
(Eronl the Cincinnati Gazette.

HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. Jan 4.--Nothing
could he more unsatisfactory and perplexing
than the total ignorance and darkness which
the cutting off Of communication with the
North has Surrounded this army. A thousand
rlmors have hoated about and have been
caught up by bearded men, as boys catch up
thistle down, only to blow IN each other S faces
again and no one, not excepting Generals ID
command knows Or seems to know ought puJ
that the army IS safe.
The facts are few, and may be briefly stated:
Holly Springs IS partially In ruins. The army
is falling back to La Grange and Grand juno
ton, and trains are running to jackson, whence
to Columbus the railroad will be repaired ID
two or three weeks, although passengers ana
mails will be transported over the INTERRUPT
ton in two or three days.
Esau sold his birthlight for q mess OF pot
tage 1T may almost be said that from the
shake of peasant head came the catastrophe
to Napoleon. A creased cartridge caused the
mutlny III India, which christian England III
part suppressed BY blowing the motine a3
from the mouths OF cannon. How much the
failure Of the campaign in Mississippi, thus
far, is due to the carelessness and lnetIlcency
of officers, it is not difficult to surmlse.
The army Of the Tennessee marched south
ward from La Grange and Grand junction to
Cofeeville, occupied as its infantry advance;
received supplies by the Mississippi Central
Railroad two days; had them cut OH above
Jackson and at Holly Springs, by brigade OF
Confederate cavalry, which might have been
easily repealed, out for the inefficient coWardlce
of COL L. G. Murphy, (who committed SIM
liar crime at luka and now TAILS back TO us
Starting point having expended millions OF
dollars and accomplished-nothing. 1t is a
ouestion whether the movement southwark OF
the army or the teint to attack their fank
caused the Confederates TO evacuate Abpoyllle,
but certain it is they in turn became the o.
fcnsiya force, and We now act or TIE d21en-
eiva
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-01-14
NEW YORK LETTER
(orrcsnontience Of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

New York, Jan. l3.-Gold sold to-day at
1A1 n other words. the paper dollar, to-day,
: ror+b Int sc Sterling bills, per the Asia
40 :" w" ',orrow ave- scarce]v 0uotable. Some have
b,on ,o,1 80 hioh as 1879. Some Of the longest
Saads az the Street predict that gold will be UP
- "a }nfore the week IS out. Meanwhile the
;naation of n3nnr values proceeds at as wide a
ra+o as ever The excitement in the Stock
nar}nt Is - frantic as ever, and prices OF the
fonc;cs, with but few IMPORTANT exceptions,
gro still On the ascending scale. Governments,
h l1 srIa ' ara S;n] and heavy; Spauldings
Sneach n the House Yesterday has done them
~ GOOD
! ronort Obtained circulation towards the
close q the dav. that the leading banks inten
6o1 - oaI) p ment5ng to see i they could not
arraSt +hn advance ;n cold BY refusing to make
advances unon it. Should any such step be
TaI-on rore viii be such howl about the ears
- +ha hank managers as thew never heard be-
Are. Wits ressoaigIe doubt may be entertain
81 vhethor their action would tend to make
gol5 anv yI1eager. Eoavding, il is certain,
would be the order of the day, anu scarce as she
precious metal IS now, It would probably be
cutie invisible.
The advance in gold and sterling is sending
up, to still higher points, the prices Of all de-
ScriDtions Of merchandise Flour, wheat and
corn are all ''uppish again to-day; SO is
pork: so almost everything else, Including pet
roleum oil and cotton The latter sold as high
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-01-14
MARRIED.

In Washington, on the 18th inst, by Rev. 3.
Peyton Brown, JOHN S. KERBEY, OF PenLe
sylyana to Miss KATE E. HYATT. OF Hv
attsville. Prince Georges county, Md.
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|COMMUNIC-ATED.

Failing to have the dead dog: lying for
weeks at the corner OF Prince and St. Asaph
streets, removed from its prominent position,
the boys yesterday resorted to the process Of
:'incremation' and building fire around the
carcass, attempted to burn 1t up!
FRIENDSHIP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-01-14

Forestalling, in the market, is now openly
practised, with none to modest OF make afraid
those guilty of the offence. y CITIZEN
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24
JNsOLVENT NOTICE.

In the District Court of the nth Judicial District
OF the County OF Placer an State Of California
Is THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF VIM. II. ORR.
AN 1NsOIvENT DEBTOR.
DURSUANT to an order of the Hon. B. F.
Il Myres, Judge of the said District Court,
notice is hereby given to all the creditors Of the
said lnsolvent, William II. Orr, to he and appear
before the Hon. B. F. Myres. aforesaid, in open
court at the court room Of said Court. in the
town Of Auburn, on the 2sth day Of February,
A. D. 1868. at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ. of that day, then
and there 10 show cause. if any they can why the
prayer OF said insovent should not be granted.
aud an assignment of his estate he madF, and he
he discharged from his debts and liabilities. in
pursuance OF the statutes in snch case made ard
provided, and that in the mean time all proceed
ings against said nsoveut he stayed. And it Is
further ordered that copy Of this notice be pub
lished in the Placer Herald % weekly newspaper
printed and published in the town of Aubnrn,
in said county. at least thirty days prior to the
day fixed for said hearing.
~ WITNESS my hand and the seal OF
l.. ). the said Court. at Office in Auburn,
~ this 23'l day of January. a. D. 1868.
WILLIAM CORY, Clerk
Hale Anderson, Petitioners Att'ys.
January Path, 1858. BOD
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24
Again in the Old Business at The Old Stand.
WIN. B. WILSON.
DEALER IN
Family Groceries, Provisions, Flour, etc.,
IL ODD Fellows HALL,
AUBURN.

III AVING AGAIN ENGAGED IN BUSINESS
IL in the stand formerly occupied by the un-
derslgncd. in basement of Odd Fellows Hall; old
customers are requested TO renew their patronage,
with the assurance that fresh and full supply
OF all kinds of Family Groceries. Provisions
Flour, Grain. etc. will he kept for sale. we'll
as Paints Oils. Glass. Burning Fluids. Tinware,
Glassware Qucrnsware, Stoncwarc, Mining
Tools, Windows and every other article of the
trade. Goods will be sold at low prices-as
small profits and quick returns will be the
motto. WM B. WILSON.
gss- Families can always he supplied with Fresh
Butter. Eggs and Cheese.
Es-Ordcrs from the country solicited. Goods
delivered free of charge.
Auburn January 10th, lS63.-my
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24
HOTEL d'ORLEANS.
IOWA HILL.
wv "A HILL,
LOUIS ISERMANN. Pronriefnr

LOUIS ISERMANN, PROPRIETOR.
LII ANlNG this day leased the Hotel d'Orleans
n Il from Mr.. Louis Snitzgcr am prepared to
offer to travellers and boarders the accommoda-
tons oil first class Hotel The house and fixtures
are entirely new,-the bedrooms large and well
ventilated; and the bar and dining rooms very
commodious. The TABLE will not b, surpassed
by the hotels of the larger cities of the State, and
the BAR will be supplied with pare Wines aud
Liquors.
In resuming business take this opportunity to
return my thanks for the generous patronage be-
slowed to me heretofore, and to assure the public
that the Hotel d'Orleans will as ever, be desra-
bic Hotel for travellers and bonrders
LOUIS ISERMANN.
Iowa Hill January 18th. lS63.-my
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

Gov. Yates, of Illinois, has been present.
ed with horse formerly owned by StonewaIl
Jackson's Adjutant General.
1t is stated that the Sons of Temperance
in North America now number 10000.
The New York Post correspondent SAYS
that Mr.. Wicklitfe, of Kentucky, remarked of
the Banks Expedition, that Banks had gone
South to establish another ID corral for
runaway niggers."
Lake Beler speckled front is selling read
lily in Virginia City, for Is cents a pound.
Scarlet Fever has made its appearance at
Weaverville. The Trustees Of WeaverviIe
District ha decided to close the schools for
the present.
There are All Post Misresses in the Uni
ted States.
new road is being opened to the Sole
dad mines, which will shorten the distance
to Los Angeles some thirty miles.
The San Francisco Prices Current est
mates the value of the California wine crop
of 1862, at IS, 100000
The opinion has been expressed by so high
an authority as the State Geologist, that Cal,
itornla is not to be regarded as a region
subject to violent earthquakes.
few of Gen. McCean's friends clubbed
together bought fine house on Fifth ave,
nue., in New York, and made him a pl es mt
of it,
The Boston Daily Advertiser, Post aud
Courier have been reduced in size more than
SIX columns, in consequence of the increase
in the price of paper.
The wire for the Oregon Telegraph Line
was lost on the clipper ship Noonday, which
was wrecked near San Francisco. Our hopes
of soon being connected with Portland, Ore.
gon, by telegraph, are blasted for the pres,
ent.
At Cairo, Columbia, Corinth, Grand June
ton and Helena, there are l3 900 contra
bands TO be supported by the Government
or other charities.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

JUDICIAL DIsrRIcTs.-We are indebted
to Senator Hartman for copy of Senator
Van Dykes bill to divide the State into
Judicial Districts in accordance with the
requirements of the Amendments to the
Constitution. The bill makes the following
distributions:
LIST Dstrict-San Diego, San Bernardino,
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Luis
Obispo.
2d-Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara
and Alameda.
3d-The present 18th District.
4th-The present 4th District.
5,h-Tulare, Fresno, MERGED, Marposa
and S'anislaps.
6,h-San joaquin, Tuoumne and Mono.
7th-Marin, Sonoma, Mendocina, Napa
Lake and Solano.
Sth-Calaveras, Amador and Ell Dorado.
0th-Sacramento and Yolo.
lOth-Placer, Nevada and Sierra.
llth-Yuba, Suffer and Colusa.
l2th-Tehsma, Butte and Plumas.
l3th-Shasta, Trinity and Siskiyou.
l4th- Humboldt, klamath and Del Norte
The change Of jurisdiction does not take
effect until New Years day next
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

CorroN CRoP.-The Boston Journal ,.v.
it is stated that the cotton crop Of Port
Royal this season will not amount to NOR.
than one hundred thousand dollars. Tho
small yield is accounted for by the fact ,h.,
the seed was not put into the ground until
six weeks after their usual time for PLANTING
and the plant was therefore not sufficien,lv
strong and hardy to resist the attacks of thu
cotton worm.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

SNow.-Ihe first snow at Auburn this
winter fell on Tuesday night, to the depth of
two inches. The storm has been general
and in the towns in the upper part of the
county we hear that several feet of snow
covers the ground. On the mountain sum,
mits it must be eight and twelve feet deep;
at Michigan Bluff yesterday morning it was
three.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

Lo THE PooR WHITE Nashville white
troops are shivering with cold and suffering
terrible exposure, in consequence Of lack Of
proper and sufficient clothing. a contract for
the manufacture of $4,000 suits "for con-
trabands" has been awarded to firm in this
city. ". Y. Argus
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

Fxr The late rains have raised the streams
but little, for the reason that above the foot
hills snow took the place of rain and check
ed the flow Of water. Should warm rain
or mild weather now set in a respectable
freshet in the forks Of the American would he
The resu t.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

ES- The Sacramento Republican, as an
able exponent Of Democracy, and advocate
of constitutional rights of citizens has al,
ready taken leading position in the State
1t should 60 into the han,s Of every voter.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

ELEcrIoNs.--After unaccountable DELAY,
Governor Stanford has issued proclamations
for elections to fill Assembly vacancies in
Calaveras and Fresno counties. 1t is pre-
sumed that two democrats will be returned.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

EAsrwARp.-Benj c. Allen, Esq, Of the
banking firm of Hall & Allen, of this place,
left with bis family, on the the steamer of
the 2lst on visit to bis old home at the
East. Numerous friends bespeak him a
pleasant journey and safe return to bis Cain
fornia home.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

MoTIoS DAY IN DIsrRIcr Contradictory
in District. all motions that attorneys may
have to make in cases upon the calender will
he heard by Judge Myers.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

caught in cor siderable quantities along the
Pacific coast and in he Fox Island chain,
to the northward Of Oregon, are found in
great abundance. friend informs us that
he took splendid Specimen Of these fish
some time ago, which weighed over forty
pounds. They are frequently caught in this
harbor and off the FaraIlones. These Pacific
coast cod are pronounced fully equal in fla
vor to those caught on the banks of New
founJlaud s. f. alta.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

RAILROAD SuRvEYs.-The engineers Of The
Central Pacific Railroad have been for some
weeks surveying line from Sacramento by
way Of Auburn. Their lab RS though not
complete, have been successful in securing an
excellent mountain line.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

Ey- J. w. Sullivan, of San Francisco,
continues 10 furnish us with the latest East
ern papers. In his news depot he keeps for
sale all sorts Of periodicals and papers.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24
DIED.

At Stewards Flat, on Saturday, the 18th inst
Mrs. MARY VERHoLrz, aged 81 years, a native q;
Blankenburg, Belgium.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

GS Mining operations have been dull for
several months, but the late heavy rains
should give renewed life to this important
branch of California industry.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

ESs- We are indebted to our members Of
the legislature for documents sent us.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

upon this road is progressing rs rapidly rs
could be expected at this season Of the year
The snow is about eighteen inches deep
where they are now at work, some six or
seven miles above here Mr. S. S. Coburn.
the oyer,ecr, infurms US that nearly four
miles of the road is completed; and, that had
the weather been fair for the last three week,
they would have made nearly one mile
more. II the weather continues unsettled.
he will commence work on the lower end
where the snow will not be likely to trouble
him mach. Mr. G. is persevering bust
ness man aud well qualified for the position
be holds. Dutch Flat Enquirer.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

The late order OF Post master Gener
al Blair. restoring prescribed newspapers to
mail privileges, brings to us again some
welcome exchanges among them the New
York Caucasian, a fearless white mans paper,
that has never quaied before Abolition usur.
patton and tyranny.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

ST. VALENTINE BALL.-Mr. Mills, Of the
Logan House, Lincoln informs the public
through to day!s Herald, that he will give a
Ball on St. Valentines eve, Friday, FEBRUARY
18Th.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

INCREASED THE PRICE.-The editors Of the
Dutch Flat Enquirer, Auburn Advocate, and
the Placerville News have increased the
subseription price Of their respective papers.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24
JOHN IL. GWYNN'S
VARIETY STORE,
AUBURN

\ AM now prepared TO supply any that may
n want FRESH GARDEN SEEDS of all kinds.
Likewise, FRUIT TREES and RUBBERY. ut
M Garden on East street, and in store. All
variety of goo(s, cheap for cash or in exchange
Tor produce J. r. GWYNN.
Auburn. January 10TH lS63.-4t
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

EyOhio is noted as containing numerous
backbone Democratic orators and newspa,
pers, who have done much to the late ava
kening among the people to the dangerous
tendencies of Abotionism. Among the
latter we recognize the Crisis, published at
Columbus, the Capital of the State, by the
veteran editor, Samuel Medary, as the most
able and determined advocate of free speech
and a free press. We wish the paper could
be placed in the hands Of every voter in the
land-we would soon have healthier sem
tment prevailing, than the miserable "high'
er lawiem' that has corrupted national leg
isIation as well as public sentiment, for tie
past eighteen months.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

DEEP SSow.-'Ihe Enquirer says, the
snow is from six to eight feet in depth eight
miles above Dutch Flat.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24
District Court---January Term, 1868.
Hon. B. F. MYREs, Judge.

Monday, Jan. 10Th.
W. II. Bullock VS.. W. 7 Henson and wife -
Judgment for 1888 Is and decree OF foreclosure
Costs. SIS so.
Drury Malone vs. J. T. Lillard- Consent filed
for entry OF judgment in favor OF Plaintiff for
$l.OS9 and costs.
The People VS.. James B,rton-Jury empannel-
ed; evidence of witnesses taken and closed Tor
prosecution and defence. Cause continued until
next day for argument of counsel.
Tuesday, Jan. 20ih.
The People VS.. Barton-Argued and submitted
to Jury, who returned verdict OF not guilty.
The Defendant was discharged from custody.
Aiken Il Prescott VS.. E. 7. Mendenhall - Two
actions consolidated Jury empanneed and tes-
tmony for Plaintiffs and the further hearing of
the case continued until Wednesday at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ.
Excelsior Mining Cows Thos Campbell ct al
Demurrer to Plaintiffs complaint sustained, and
five days allowed to file amended complaint.
Z. l.. Bradley ct al VS.. o. Harkness-Six days
time allowed Defendants counsel to file answer TO
Plaintiffs amended complaint.
Stephen Nett vs. G. d. Adrich ct al-Dismis-
sed at Plaintiffs costs.
Miken Bros. VS.. Chs. Gould-Wrten con-
sent of Defendant that Plaintiffs have judgment
for 1915, and for costs taxed ut SO ID and Judg-
ment entered accordingly.
Elizabeth A. Hawkins, examined before the
Court. and granted permission to do business in
her own name as Sole Trader.
Wednesday Jan. 2lst.
Aiken & Prescott VS.. L. 7. Mendenhall-Two
cases Hearing of testimony concluded ard the
cause argued by counsel Continued until TO-
morrow.
Sooman e. Bros. vs. j. 4 j. Conner On filing
stipulation and withdrawal Of answer Judgment
entered for Plaintiff for SS77 43, and for costs
taxed at ST. 20.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

sonoms county has 1885 school children.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24
or are the laws which govern civilized PEG,


pie, even under the most unfavorable aspect
OF society, to be regarded
The laws of war, are cruel at best, but
such practices as these will sink us below the
respect Of the most degraded races of men,
This order Of the General in Chief, is but
the forerunner Of great trouble in the
peaceful valleys Of the North and West.
We seem to be, like lost and bewildered
man, travelling in circle We had hoped
that the days of the Bastie had passed, but
this order if acted upon, brings US back to
the same gloomy landmark. 1t comes too
when the temper Of the people will scarcely
brook it, and consequences may flow from it,
little anticipated by the General in Chief
when he issued his proclamation of emanci'
patton, and determined upon this measure
in aid thereof. We hope for the best, but
are seriously exercise as to ronsequ ness.
No ONE REsPoNslBLE.-Th Congression
al Committee on the conduct of the War
have been taking testimony in reference to
the slaughter of the Federal troops at Fred
ericksburg. The evidence discloses the
strange fact provided we accept it without
question: that no one is responsible. Gen
erals Burnside, Sumner, Hooker and Frank
lin, however, all agree that the failure of the
arrival Of the pontoon bridges at proper
time, thereby enabling the enemy to greatly
strengthen their position, was The cause Of
the defeat. And it appears thai; Gen. Hal
leck, Commander'in'chief, gave the order
for sending pontoons, without intimating to
bis subordiuates the necessity for dispatch,
and gave himself no farther concern in the
mater; and in his testimony before the Com
mittee, with some brusqueness, said he had
not time to be looking after details.
The reader may naturally be anxious to
know whose especial business it was TO for'
ward the pontoons, upon the timely arrival
which before Fredericksburg, the anticipated
victory was greatly depending but it is i'm
possible, from the testimony, to answer
Burnside SAYS his time WAS occupied in mog-
ING his army Ialleck could not attend to
small matters-Gen. Megs was busy with
the Quartermaster duies-and between
"battledore and shuttecock" the pontoons
were delayed and dire misfortune to the ar,
my was the consequence.
Notwithstanding the shifting Of or rather
the want of responsibility in this business,
public opinion rather points to Gen. Hal
Ieck as the author Of the mischief, and it
will not be at all surprising if "Od Brains
is cried down as ADLER men have been before
bin In this war.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24


Jacob Sterling VS.. His Creditors Jury return
ed verdict that Plaintiff was guilty OF fraud.
The People vs. JOS d-Applicaiion of Dis
trict Attorney for continuance OF the c,usc denied
to which he excepted. ~ noVe prosequi was en-
tered in the case ANA prisoner discharged.
Lubbock vs.. Maishall- Judgment Tor Plaintiff
for S53 SO and costs.
The Placer herald., 1863-01-24

Gov. Yates, of Illinois, has been present.
ed with a horse formerly owned by StonewaIl
Jackson's Adjutant General.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-09-10

ly as well dressed. and whom he seemed to !
recognize He exhibited his newly bought
watch to his friend, aud was very profusc
in his spraiscs about it and its fine finish
Both stepped back into the store, and a
short pursuasion on the part Of the first
dandy induced the new conner to buy
similar watch for the same price He also
paid for his watch with 600 note (thc
English dandes Do not trouble themselves
with small change and dreceived his change,
after the experienced dealer had satisfied
himself that the note was genuine But
just as the last dandy was in the act Of
pOcketing the money and watch, both dan
dies suddenly appeared very much agta-
ted; they looked into the street, whispered
to each other, then suddenly made dash
for the door. But, to the dismay and dis
comliture of both. d constable jumped out
Of the carriage collared them both. and
with triumphant Il have got you at last,
you scoundrcls," led them back into the
store. Here he informed the dealer that
these two gentlemen are two Of the sharpcst
swindlers in London (Which was saying a
good deaD, and asked the ieweller what
business he had with them These gen
tlemen have bought two gold watches for
forty pounds and paid for them in good
money" said the now frightened dealer.
The constable laughed right out, and as
ked him if he had not been paid in hun
dred pound notes. The iewcler said he
had, a fearful light beginning to dawn up
on him. The constable then demanded to
see the notes. The '.corpora def;ct' were
produced, and the constable informed the
now thunder-struck dealer that the notes
were forged and the culprits, ovcrwhelm-
ed with the weight OF their Guilt, silently
acknowledged the deed. The viglant Of
ficer, jubiant over this important catch,
seizes watches, money and prisoners, and
summoning the jeweler to attend the po-
lice bureau in an hour, puts the prisoners
in carriage, and drives of on gallop-
Just as the last sound of the carriage had
died away in the distance, the jeweler re-
covered from his surprise. 1t now occur
red to him that perhaps it would have been
better if he had accompanied the strange
expedition Breathlcss, he dashed out,
but the cab had vanished He made in
quircs at the police bureau, but the sharp
trio had vanished, and neither cab nor
men were ever seen again. Deeply hurt
at the immortality ofthe times, which even
made the sacred uniform, of the police
serve them in their neiarious schemes,
the compatriot of the great Mcdonald re-
turned home saddcr, but wiser man"