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The Placer herald., 1863-10-03

Miss Coboe, in an article on "The Humor
of Various Nations" in the July number Of
the Victoria Magazine, at London, tells the
following story of an Irish definition of a
miracle: "A priest in Ireland having preach
ed a sermon on miracles, was asked by
one of his congregation, walking homeward,
to explain a little more lucidly, what a mir
ace meant is it merakle you want to
understand said the priest. Walk on then
forninst me, and think how | could explain
it to you The man walked on, and the
priest came up after him and give him a
tremendous kick Ugh' roared the sufferer,
why did you do that?' Did you feel it?
asked the priest. TO be sure did, replied
the man. 'Wel! then; it would have been a
merakle if you had not returned the priest.
The Placer herald., 1863-10-03

The strange green scum on the Ohio
river it is thought is coal oil from the oil wells
of Pennsylvania, which has somehow escaped
into the neighboring streams, and thence
poured down the Ohio. 1t is greasy and
sticky, and gathers on the wheels of steam.
ers to the depth of a quarter of an inch, in:
terfering with their speed.
The Placer herald., 1863-10-03

IMPORTANT REVENUE DEoIsIoN-The fol,
lowing official letter to notary in Philadel'
phia, has just been published:
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Washington, June l5 1868.
SIR: Your letter of the 18th inst. is at
hand. In reply thereto, | have the honor to
state that the jurat of an affidavit taken be'
fore Justice Of the Peace, Notary Public,
or other officer duly authorized to take ailil
davits, is held to be certificate, and as
such is subject to a stamp duty of fifty cents
Very respectfully,
EDWARD McPuERsoN,
Deputy Commissioner.
The Placer herald., 1863-10-03
THE EXHIBITOR APPRECIATED.

These illustrations, which were in every
respect admirable, elected frequent bursts Of
applause; and the whole lecture, which was
interspersed with amusement and instruct
ion, was listened to with great interest. 1t
made real much that has seemed mythical
in Biblical history, was suggestive to the
artist, and familarzed us all with Asiatic
institutions and peoples. In word, this
lecture was both novel and characteristic in
its style.
The Placer herald., 1863-10-03
THOMAS ROYCE,
ADVERTISING AGENCY

ADVERTISING AGENCY, ,
NORTH EAST CORNER OF
montgomery and Washington streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.
Daily California Repub- Democrat Santa Rosa.
iican. Sacramento. Cumberland Prcsbyter,
Daily Express, Maryslle. Pacheco..
Daily Beacon, Stockton. Alameda Gazette, San
Esmeralda Star, Aurora. Leandro.
placer Herald, Auburn. Solano Herald, Suisun
Colusa Sun. Marin journal, Dan IA
Aurora Times fael
Chronicle lone City. Oakland Press
Democrat Nevada. Oregon Democrat, AL
Telegraph Folsom bany -.
Dispatch, Jackson. Oregon Union, Corvallls
Enquirer. Dutch Flat. Cosmopolitan, Mazauan'
.Jonrnal. Yreka. Oregon Sentinel, Jack
Trinity Nationalist, Wea- sonville
veryiIle. Herald of Reform, Eu-
News. Knights Landing gene City.
Sentinel Santa Cruz. Democratic State Jour-
Pajaro Times, Watson nal, Dalles. ,.
Vile. Review, Eugene City,
Tribune. San Jose. Washington Standard,
Gazette San Mateo. Olympia. -,
Pacific Echo, Napa. British COLUMBIAN, west
Tuolumne Courier, Co. minister.
lumbia.
Con Eroncicco Nav | 1863
The Placer herald., 1863-10-03

1t is whispered in Washington that Gen
era McCIelan's report is passing under crit,
ical examination, and that cotemporaneous
with its publication, criticism will appear to
break its force upon the public mind. OF
course. Official reports and facts must be per
verted to sustain the partisan policy of the Ad-
minstratlon.
The Placer herald., 1863-10-03

BY discovery in England, it is said,
dead bodies may be restored to perfect, iden
tfication though ever so far advanced in de-
composition. There is a process employed
by our chemists, that deodorizes, but we
question if it can identify, and doubt if the
English do more than this.
The Placer herald., 1863-10-03

ALTITUDE OF AURoRA.-Aurora (now in
the Nevada Territory and prospectively in
the State Of Washoe) is, according to rel
cent observation, 7,46S feet above sea level
Mount Brawley is, 2,079 feet above the town,
and consequently 9,247 feet above the sea.
This is the greatest altitude of any town in
California or Nevada Territory.
The Placer herald., 1863-10-03

The WEALTH OF SHASTA County -Ac.
cording to recent returns, the value Of
lands in the county is $96,747; of improve
ments S3ll ,692; fpersonal property, $780,
2G2 90.
The Placer herald., 1863-10-03

TAXABLE PRoPERrY IN SAN JosE.-The
City Assessor gives the following statement
of taxable property in San Jose: Value of
real estate $699,23o 90; improvements on
the same, 6,3l50o; personal property,
$472 ,465 90; total $l,736OlOOO.
The Placer herald., 1863-10-03

A commercial traveller left an article BET
longing to his wardrobe at an inn, and wrote
to the obamber-mail to forward it to him
by the coach; in answer to which he recev-
ed the following:
hope dear sir, you'll not feel hurt,
I'll frankly tell you all about it;
I've made SHIFT with your old shirt.
And you mast make shift Without II
The Placer herald., 1863-10-03

QUEER NAME.-There is firm at Grass
Valley called "B. Cad & Co."
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
T'rUNfeeS:
Land for Sale,

I'VE have 1900 acres of Black Land. $50
w of which are in high state of cultivation.
with new and commodious frame building.
with several new frame negro cabins. smoke
house and kitchen on same, lying l6 miles
west Of Washington, within one and half miles
OF naviga ton; an excellent well Of water on
the place convenient 10 = splendid range,
where hut little corn will be required for stock
This is considered one of the best tracts of
land in this section of the State.
We have also 1000 acres of excellent Red
Land, $50 acres of which are in = high state
of cultivation, with frame dwelling aad out
buildings on the place, 20 miles west of Wash
ington, finely watered.
Also. 500 acres Red Land with 100 acres
in high cultivation; buildings tverably COOL.
with a well IF good water. five miles north Of
Washington. all ~ said tracts lying in Hemp
stead county.
We have also in addition t. tho above TT ao;s
1000 acres of Land lying IL H,mpstr al. =,
vicr aud Lafayette counties, winch are offered
for sale.
Any one wishing to purchase viii call or US
at Washington, Hampstead county, Arkansas,
where more full particulars will be given.
u. & V. BLOCK
Dee. II, 1862. 4s-G
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
NOTICE..

X oruer 81 the Probate Court of Hampstead
Dcounty, will sell at Washington in said
county, ON the 18th day of February nexA a
tract of land lying on the Ozan. about ten
miles from Washington, containing about three
hundred and twelve acres, viz: the north east
fractional quarter of section 3, the north half
of the south west quarter Of section 2. and the
north west fractional quarter of section 2. all
in township ii, south of range 26 west ex-
cept 764 acres in the north west fractional
quarter south, bounded as follows, .sstarting
point N. E. corner of north west quarter Of
section g township IL, range 20 west: thence
south 126 rods to stake in Nashville road
thence north SO degrees west 1S4 rods with
Nashville road to stake where said road crosses
western boundary Of section 2, thence north
81 rods to south corner of sections and on
township line, thence east with said line to
point of beginning" The said tract was the
homestead of George E. Gamble deceased,
and is sold for payment of debts of said estate.
Terms of sale-on a credit of one and two
years, with ten per cent. interest from date,
secured by note with good personal security
S. w. WITHERSPOON. Admr.
JAM Is. 1868. 52-4.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
S15 REWARD.

CTOEEN from the stable of DIR. John A
y Powell IA miles west of Little Rock, on
the Washington road, on the night of the Goth
November last, large, gray HORSE, about 6
hands high; eight years old next spring; some
saddle marks on his back, brand on the left
shoulder, very dim, supposed to be the letter A;
shoe off the left fore foot some dapples on his
legs. Said horse PAGES very fast and is fine
saddle horse. | will give the above reward
for him delivered to me eight miles northwest
of Washington, or will pay liberal reward for
any information concerning his whereabouts.
N. G. NEAL.
Also, at the same time and place, dur
PONY, about IA hands high; branded will
the letter on the left shoulders shoa al
around.
Dec. 10, 1862.
aeA- Little Rock Prue Democrat will please
copy weeks.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
AN ACT for the relief Of David al Stu art
as Sheriff and Collector of the County OF
franklin

AN ACT for the relief Of David a. Stulrt
as Sheriff and Collector Of the County Of
Franklin.
WHEREAS David A. Smart, a. sheriff and
collector of the County Of Franklin has not as
vet. paid into the treasury Of fhe State Of Ar
kansas. the taxes due from said county to the
state of Arkansas, for the year 1851 A. he was
required hy law % do, there being iue from
him AZ such sheriff AMI collector as afOre said
the sum of S-4lS,S3 AND WHEREAS the
failure 20 made BY said David A. Stuart a. such
sheriff aud collector a. aforesaid was not 30
mazda with any view Of defranling the State,
hut WIS caused bT hi having entered ~ a
soldier into the Confederate States service on
or about the 1T on Mny. 1851, where be has
continued to the present time.
SEcTIoS |. b q sHqcfsi by h> Gsn,rat As
seHaLly cf ne State W 4rtaus9s. That David A.
Stuart a. Sheriff and Collector Of the COUNT
Of Franklin. have until the 1t day If May
next, 1868, "a paw into thel Treasury of the
State NJ Arkansas tile amount MI Taxes due
from said county nj Franklin for the year
1861; Pr0rided That II the sail David A.
Stuart a. such herif ln Collector shall fail
70 pay the full amount NJ taxes due I'D the
State from said county IF Franklin for tho
year 1851 VI w before said first diy " May
next, 1868. neither he nor hi- securities shall
be in any wise released hy this act fran any
penalty which ha> mag accrue against him
0n acc1nr NJ such i.fnnlt nr otherwise
SEC >. Bs N further en1efsJ. That this act
take effect AMI ~ ia force whenever the secu-
rites Mi said DAVID NV Stuart Snail file In the
Office If the Auditor ma Public Acc ,uats their
written assent uni r their bands alI seals to
the provisions VI thiS act.
Approved November 2Sth 1859.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

rBrigadier-General A. Z. Steeu, who
Is reported to have been killed in the recent
battle near Fayetteville, Arkansas, was .
native of Missouri, and entered the United
States army as lieutenant in l849. He
continued in the service until the 10th
of May, 1861, when he resigned bis COM
mission and was appointed Brig Gen. of
the Missouri State Guard by Gov jack
son. His father, Col. Enoch Steen, is now
in the abolition army, aud his father-inlaw
Col. p. Morrison, is in command at
Camp Butler, Illinois. Gen. Sieen was
gallant officer and figured conspicuously
It Oak Hill, Lexington, Elkhorn, &C.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
NO ice

d ANYWAY from the subscribers At the Salt
LII Works, in Sewer comfy; NEGRO MAN
named Zach, aged about = years; stout built:
very black; weighs about go pounds: rather
quick spoken; formerly ewned by f.. V.
Collins, Esq. and We suppose will be lurking
about Washington in Hampstead county; Mill
wood, in Sewer county, or perhaps the neigh
borhood of Jlme. Bradbury. who ownes his
wife We will give Twenty-Five dollars for his
delivery confinement in any Jail so that we
can get him. Address
HOOVER & KINSWORTHY,
Nashville, Hampstead co., Ark.
Dee. 10, 1862. AZ
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

AN ACT to suspend for the time being. the
Several Land Offices of the State aud for
other purposes.
SECTION l. BE IL enacted BIZ the General AS
sem,6ly Of the State Of Arkansas, That the offices
of Register of the Land Office, Receiver of
Public Moneys, and Swamp Land Agents, are
hereby abolished.
SEC. 2. BE IL further enacted, That the office
of Land Agent for each of the Swamp Land
Districts of this State. is hereby created.
SEC. 3. BE IL further enacted, That the Gov
ernor is hereby vested with authority to al poi {
"A Land Agent for each of said districts who
shall be the age of forty-hve years, or not
liable to military service, who shall each, be-
fore entering upon the discharge of their du-
ties enter into bond to the State with suii cient
sureties, ito be approved by the Governor,) in
n sum not less than ten thousand dollars. con
ditioned for the faithful discharge of all duties
imposed upon item by law.
Sec t. Be IL further enacted, That it shall
be the duty of each and every Register and
Receiver, and Swamp Land Agent, to forthwith
deliver to the Land Agent of the District in
which his office is located, all the books, plats.
and papers belonging to his office, taking du-
plicate receipts therefor, one of which shall
be filed in the office of Auditor of Public Ae-
counts
Sec s. Be IL further enacted. That the
several Land gents shall receive such books,
plats, and papers, and safely keep them until
otherwise ordered by the Legislature and if
at any time such books, plats, or papers, shall
be in danger of falling into the hands of the
public enemy, or of being destroyed from any
other cause, it shall be the duty of said Land
Agent. to remove them to place of safety.
SEC. &. Be IL further enacted, That il shall
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

FOR THE
G. o " II IL N M II N t!

T HAVE been appointed General Agent OF
i the Produce Loan to the Confederate
States for the State of Arkansas, and have
entered upon the discharge of my duties, al
my Office in Washington.
Persons who have subscribed to this Loan
or who have cotton for sale, will call on the
undersigned, who is prepared to have weigh
ed and classified all cotton offered to the Gov.
eminent, and to pay for the same.
| will appoint agents for distant localities
as soon as possible, with full powers to act.
DAVID BLOCK,
General Agent Produce Loan.
Washington, Ark, Nov. goth, 1862. 45-ti
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
Notice.

ME have affected arrangements by which
w we think we Will be enabled to collect
Quartermaster and Commissary's Certificates
for property. supplies and provisions furnished
the army. Persons holding such claims,
who will put them in our possession at an
early day, can get them attended to for a
reasonable charge. If not collected, claims
will be ed to the owners.
HEMPSTEAD s WILLIAMS
Dee. 10th, 1862 4S-4w
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.
POsT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,

Richmond, Nov. %, 1862
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
y the Contract Beaureau of this Department
until 2 m. of the 18th of January next, for
carrying the mails of the Confederate States,
within the State of Arkansas, until the Both
day of June, 1866, with certainty, celebrity,
and security on the following post route, viz:
From Washington by Columbus, Saline,
Brownstown. and Paraclifta, to Doaksyille,
ITO miles and back, twice a week,
Leave Washington Wednesday and Saturday
al 5 a. m.
Arrive at Doaksville next days by 6 p. m.
Leave Doaksvile, Monday and Friday at
&. IN.
Arrive at Washington next days by p. m
JOHN II. REAGAN,
494w Postmaster General.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

AN ACT to Invest the Lands Known as the
Cairo and Fulton Railroad Lands, in the
State Of Arkansas.
SECTION l. BE Il enacted By The Gea,rdi A.
s.m5ly Of the State cf Arkansas, That from anl
after he passage Of this act All the ltnds
now known as Railroad Lands, lying along the
survey line Of the main trunk Of the Cairo and
Fulton Railroad, and claimed % have belonged
to the Cairo aud Fulton Railroad Com pany,
revert to and vest ia the State OF Arkansas.
and the title to the State Of Arkansas L. hereby
declared 70 be legal and valid 70 all inients
and purposes, as though said lands had never
been transferred to said company by Congress
or the General Assembly Of this State.
SEC 2 All the lands hereil referred 70,
shall be in all respects part and parcel OF the
State lands, and all the rights, privileges ana
immunities now granted BY Law to actual set
tiers and cultivators of the State lands slau
accrue in all respects to the actual settlers
and cultivators Of the lands herein designated
Prorided. That no person shall be entitled 70
the benefits Of this section, who may settle
said lands after the passage of this act
Approved December /, 1867.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
T AN I AR D

AND BOOT AND SHOE MAkuF AGT0RY.
HNHE undersigned are now establishing in
L the name Of RICE. ARNOLD Il co, "a
lanyard, at or near the residence of L. ".
Arnold. near the Little Missouri river Per
son. having Leather to tan. curry or finish on.
can have it done in the best OF style at the
lanyard by sending it in. Cash paid for good
hides at the lanyard or at Moscow
We are also puttiug up Boot and Shoe
Shop. and vii, he prepared . execute all work
furnished us in a neat and durable style.
G. O. RICE,
E. W. ARNOLD.
J. NJ. NHITESGDE.
Jan. I, 1868. Silly.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

An ACT g Constitute the County Treasurer
Of Perry County E1 Ofico Internal Improve
mcnT Commissioner.
SECTION A. Br az enacted IN the General iS.
sso,biy IF The State Of IrkaBs1s, That the
County Treasurer Of Perry county be and The I
H. hereby, constituted the c1-officio Internal
Improvement Commissioner of said county.
SEC. 2. BE II FURTHER eHacted, That this act
take effect and be IN force from and after the
first day Of January, A. p. 1868.
Approved November ~ 1885,.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
ARKANSAS INSTITUTE
FOR THE
EDUCATION OF THE BLIND.

he ANNUAL SESSION of this School will
u commence at Arkadelpea. on the LIST Mon
VA! IN september. The terms for tuition
ooaiu' Washing, &C., where there is ability to
pay, are one hundred and sixty dollars. per
eesioh vi ten months; but indecent blind nor
SUNS between the ages of six and ,wap,v+ s;x
1si'eh. III Arkansas, will be received. board i.
Gu anu instructed, at the expense of the State
ursh presenting certificate from the pre.
Juuge OF the county in which they live
INA. they are unable to pay for board
"h.a: luton IN the Institute. Application for
admission, should be made 70 the Snnar;ntd ioi
dant. OTIs PATTEN. ArkadeInb;o al -,
s'a'e the name. age. mental capacity. and No
enhlary circumstances of the person for wbn,r
appiicat'on Is made, together with the name
anu postoihce of the parent or guardian. M
person having any offensive or infectious dis
ease OF addicted to immoral habits, will. know
ingy, De admitted into the school The punils
Will llve IN the house with the Superintendent
ana form part of his family
ne course of study is similar to that mr.
sued In academies for the seeing. embracing
Of'hography. Reading, Writing Arithmetic
geography, Grammar History. Philosophy
Na'ural History, Algebra, Geometry. Lanrua-
yes, vocal and instrumental Music. together
with several branches of Handicraft. II i tho
object of the Institution. not only to ednoato
the oiInd intellectually and morally. but to f,
mem Tor seli-support, mainly as Teachers and
Mechanics' The pupils spend portion of
each a1ternoonin the workshops where the bevs
learn to make mattresses and corn brooms. and
the girls to knit and sew. Tho school and
workshops are open to visitors at all times. ex
cepung on the Sabbath. and all. who f. 81
an interest, are cordially invited to call and
witness theexer cises
Arkadelphia, Aug. 18th, 1862.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
ROCKY COMFORT
m. SNAN y 3 $, ),

THIS INSTITUTION WILL BE REOPENED
L (Deo Uolente, on the Second Monday in
September next, for session of twenty weeks,
uader the supervision of Rev. De. V. STAPLE
TON, assisted by corps of teachers, who
have by long experience proved their ability
to discharge every duty, incumbent ON them
in their respective departments.
Said Institution is for the reception Of pupils
of both sexes, and such teachers are engaged
that every department of Classical, Mathe-
NAUTICAL and Literary education will be prompt
" attended to. In ladies' department, French
will be taught by the Principal, and Music,
Drawing, Painting, &C., by an experienced
teacher.
Fer further particulars, terms, &C., see
circulars, or apply to the Principal.
De V. STAPLETON.
Rocky Comfort, Ark, Aug. Is, 1862. (32-10
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
WANTED.
NOTICE.

THE undersigned offers his services to the
L public in obtaining Deeds from the State
OF Arkansas for Lands sold by the Federal
Government prior to 9th May 1861, and not
patented up to that time. Also, Deeds for
Swamp Land entries made either with Scrip or
Money.
TH0S. Fl. SIMMS
N. B.-Always found at the Register Office.
Washington, Jan 4, 1852. 52-tf
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
An ACT to Change the Time of Holding tn

AN ACT to Change the Time of Holding the
Circuit Courts in the Third Judicial District
SECTION l. BE enacted Ly The General As
senabty of the STATE Of Arkansas, That the Cir
cult Courts in and for the Third Judicial Cir
cult of the State Of Arkansas, shall hereafter
be held at the following times. TO witt In the
county Of CraigheaG on the first Mondays Of
March and September; in the county Of Green,
On the third Mondays of March and Septem-
Der; in the county Of Randolph, on Tuesday
after the first Mondays in April and October:
in the county of Lawrence on the third Mon
days Of April and October; in the county of
jackson, on the first Mondays in May and
November; In the county Of Woodruff, on the
the third Mondays Of Nay and November.
SEC 2. BE Il further enacted, That all execu-
tons, writs subpnnas and other processes I
whatever issued out of said courts. be and
are hereby made retu rnable to the respective
courts whence issued AZ the time fixed bv this
act respectively for holding said courts, with
the sam. effect and force. As they by las,
would have had ii returned al the time here
tofore fixed Tor holding said courts; that all
recoEnizances taken for the appearance of par
ties ia any cause, civil or crimin,.l, be taken
aud held for the appearance Of the principals
therein named, before the courts in which the
same was taken at the time fixed BY this act
fuI holding the same, AS fully and effectually
- # the same had been 80 conditioned in the
first instance and subject to the same proceed
ings IN every respect. ami that all sales By the
sheriiis h. male On the first day of the term
II the time fixed b. this act with like force
and effect, AZ it might " could have been done
az The time heretofore fixed for holding said
courts, IS If 10 change had been made.
SIC 3. ~ Il purifier sHcetea, That al laws
in conflict with this act be and the same are
hereby repealed, ami this act take effect and
lie ia force from and after is passage.
Approved November ~. 1862
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

An ACT Supplemental TO an Act passed at
the Present Session of this General Assem-
bly,, entitled an Act for the Benefit OF the
Widow and Minor Heirs of Thomas J. Watts.
late Of Columbia County.
Section l. ID Is enacted Jy TIE General AZ
seaJiy Of The STATE Of Arkansas. That il is the
meaning and intention 0. said act, and il shall
be 70 construed as to give 10 the widow Of the
said Thomas J. Watts chili's part or dis
tributive share Of said estate Mt the time Of the
distribution thereof, provided in said act,
and This act shall be in force from and after
it, passage.
Approved November 90, 1862.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28
Wagons Wanted.

WANTED Immediately at this Post, Twenty
w good, substantial Six-Mule WAGONS,
with harness complete. Liberal cash prices
paid.
GEO. TAYLOR,
Capt. & A. @. Nj. C. s. A.
Arlington, Nov. 26, 1862. 45-tf
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

AN ACT to Constitute Sarah Eliza Stevens
the Legal and Sole Heir Of Daniel Turney,
of Van Buren, County, State of Arkansas.
Section !. III az enacted On the General As
seni6iy Of The State Of ArkdRsds, That Sarah
Eliza Stevens he made the legal and sole heir
Of Daniel Turney, of Van Buren, county, State
of Arkansas.
SIC. ,. BE II further enacted, That this act
take effect from and after it, passage.
Approved November q, 1852.
Washington telegraph., 1863-01-28

from him BY the Federals last spring.
SEC. ?. Be IL further enacted, That this act
take effect and bs in force from and after it,
passage.
Approved November l9, 1862.