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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16

The credentials of j. Piggot as representa-
tive from North Carolina under the certificate
of Gov. Stanley, with protest of c. IL. Eos
ter against his admission, was presented; both
referred to the election committee.
The house went into committee on the bill
to provide support for the government. Mr.
WALKER of Massachusetts favored the bill
Mr.. BlDDLE and others followed. Adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16

SCRANTON, PA, Jan. l5.-The post office
here was cleaned out by robbers last night.
The miners resumed work to-day.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16

In Fitchhurg, Jan Z, Otis Brigham to Elizabeth b
ilouGhtOn both of F. Warren Harris of BrattcbOro
Vt, to Carrie NJ Stone of Fitchburg.
In keene. IL, Dec s. bv Rev Mr. Barstow assisted by
Rev DR. Galck, of Micronecan Island Hiram a e'raw-
ford Of Beechworth, Australia, formerly oakham to
Martha A Foster of Keene.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16
FOR SALE-A FARM THAT wTIL


HsiiiI PAY FOR WORKING IT.-Sad Farm is situated in
AA.ss,the easterly part of rutland Mass is ten miles
IRON worcester to which place mail stage runs daily
through the farm 1t is two miles from the centre Of
Rutland, one mile from good school 1t contains 1884
acres, well divided into tllage and pasturng, with
about thirty acres Of it woodlands part of it with
heavy growth OF wood on it, The improvements area
good-iwo story House. 40 by rs, with two ellis and CON
tanS Il rooms finished off convenient two families
Ihere are two Barns 81 by 3d. and the other 80 by 80
1t Is fenced with heavy stone wall and there are two
annually. ' ~ - '
will sell the above Farm cheap, and two thirds of
the purchase money may remain mortgage for term
of years, If desired ISRAEL FEARiNG
Rutland, Dec. 4, 1862. DIFF d24
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16
THIRTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS-.
THURSDAY, Jan. 10.
SENATE.

Mr.. CARLISLE offered resolution that the
postmaster general give information relative
to the suspension of mail privilege to several
newspapers; laid on the table. The deficien-
cy bill was postponed till tomorrow. The
military academy bill was taken up, and there
was long debate; the bill passed, 20
against 10. A joint resolution providing pay
ment for the army and navy passed; only two
nays. Adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-01-16

possible relief to the suffering woman, who
was living at nine O'Clock this morning. Cor
oner Pressey, who was at the house this
morning, does not deem an inquest necessary.
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S.T:-18 6 Ok. .
Plantation Bitters !!
The Sovereign Remedy for Dyspepsia!

THE PUR ST AND MOST EFFECTUALT TONIC AMI
MORNING APPETIZER THE WORLD HAS
EVER PRODUCED
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Another wonderful Ingredient, Of Brazilian origin, I'm
parting beauty to the complexion and briancy to the
mind is unknown to the commerce of the world, and
we withhold its name Tor the present.
Dr. w A. Childs, surgeon of the Tenth Vermont Regi-
ment writes II wish every soldier had bottle of Plan.
taton Bitters Thoy the most effective, perfect and
harmless tonic ever used"
The following is from the famous hotel proprietors of
Washington;
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. a. 1862.
Messrs T. II DRAKE d Co: Please send us twelve
dozen Plantation Bitters. They much liked by the
guests of our house Respectfully yours,
SYKES, CHADWICK S CO,
Propretors Wizards Hotel!
Such is the language reaching as daily No article
ever had an equal Under circumstances will the
pure standard OF materials used be departed from
These Bttefs sold by all the principal druggists,
arocers, hotels AMI restaurants Be sure each bottle
bears the fac smile Of the prOpretors signature
r. II. DRAKE A CO.,
202 Broadway, New York
For sale by G. p. HARLOW and G.. X SPUR, Wor-
cester. deop&weowis6H MS
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+ FOR SALE-The beautiful man.

IN FOR SALE-The beautiful man
,I sion situated on Catherine street formerly owned
Aa>.4%and occupied by JOSEPH z. II ALE. The above
was o by Mr. Hale for his wnspecial use, and has all
tne modern improvements 1t Is situated beautiful
Elevation and overlooSs the whole city 1t has a fine
stable attached, and has about of land we'll
covered with fruit and shade trees and surrounded by
astreeton all sides more desirabl residence for sale
could not be found For further particulars please in
quirc Of GU ARIES B. PIRATE Worcester, or of the
suDscriber, No. 10 West 18th street, New York.
my2l DIFF JAMES A FERGUSON
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NV UKUESTER & NASHUA RAIL-
w. ROAD COMPANY = ANNUAL MEETING =
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of this Com
pany, will be held at Briniey Hall in the city Of Wor
ceser on THURSDAY, the 22d day of January inst at
articles. viz: ~ Nh
Article TO hear the report of the Directors and act
Article 10 elect Board Directors for the en-
legally come before the meeting
Per order OF the Directors
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21
EASTERN NEWS.

The news from the Atlantic side is almost
barren Of interest. The main points of AL
traction, where hostile arm Is confront each
other, are upon the Rarpahanno'k, Al
Charleston, Mu' freeshoro, and Nlrk>bulg,
and for \ month past he telegraph has sad
\ fight might he looked for at any moment
4, these points, but vet we do not hear the
shock Of battle. Both sides are preparing,
and i, would seem thai tiy ting. perhaps the
most desperate Of the war, connol be- long
le'aved.
1t has been reported tha, Yazoo City has
been captured bv the Federal fleet of GUN,
boats. but we see nothing later in confma-
,i"n. Another report that the Cont-deraes
has evacuated Vcksburg was wholly wilhou,
foundation.
The War Department is busy arranging
the machinery Of the Conscrprion Act, and
strenuous +tf"rls are being made to induce
the nine M nhs drafted new, and The Two
years volunteers. who's terms Of service soon
expires, to reenlisi
The Congressional Committee on the
Con,lnct of the War. have closed their in,
ves,iga'ions, and viii! soon report, when
some curious revelations are expected.
A considerable force If Coni-d-rat4s. Of all
arms. are reported in the Shenandoah Valley.
The army of Gen Lee, has considerably
strengthened the defenses of Frederick >hury.
and the rebels are ginning to make demon
STATIONS sganst IL ,nke''s right wing.
The lev-es on the Mi sissippi river have
been cut above Vnkshnrg. and the low lands
flooded This has ransed Gen. McCI-rnan,I
I" move Lis troops t" MilIken Bend, sixteen
miles above Virk~hurg.
Mr.. Conrad. OF Louisiana inruced res.
"|n'i"ns in the Confederate Congress on the
llih inst, looking toward peace.
A dispatch has been received from Minis.
ter DAYTON. at Paris, that he had read Mr.
So ards letter To the French Minister on
Foreign Relations. in whih the United
States declined foreign meditation in our
affairs. The minister listened with much
attention bni made no re,naIk.
The French troops in M-xm have moved
to the attacked If PuehIa, 10000 strong.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

CoHNRcrlcur De MocRAcY.-The Demo
Gratis Of Connecticut met in State Conven-
ton at IIar,f'rd, or the 18th Of February,
and nominated for the office Of Governor,
Hon. Tbos. IL. Seymour, splendid gentle.
man, an honest man, and an uncompromising
Constitutional Democrat. He is an ardent
advocate for peace.
The Convention, which numbered about
five hundred members. was very enthusas.
tic; and adopted platform re affirming the
old time Democratic doctrines, as well as
presenting powerful Indictment against
the usurpa,ions and general misdeeds Of
Lincoln's Administration.
The Connecticut Democracy will make a
gallant fight under Seymour. and we have
faith that they will redeem their State from
the Abolition rule by which it has so long
been cursed.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

a New SENSATION. Tile Federal officers
captured schooner that was about leaving
the harbor of San Francisco the other day,
on suspicion that she was intended as a rebel
privateer. Several cannon and munitions OF
war were found on board, and seventeen
men, not Of the crew, serreted in the hold
Papers are said to have been found. showing
the intention to privateer. But the public
have not seen the papers.
The affair has created an immense sensa-
ton in San Francisco; and their Board Of
Supervisors have taken a bic srare-utf,ring
the $780, 900 in their Treasury to the State
as - loan To put the ritv in astate of defense.
and asking the Legislature to levy further
tax of 5000 900 on the property of the
State to hull further t"rliiralions.
Aud all this on a"count of little 90 ton
schooner that was enleavorny to smuyy.
off some guns IN all probability to Mexico.
TO enable that unf ,riunate people to resist
their invaders, the French. To our mind il
seems improbable that any men would be
sufficiently hair-hrained to attempt the fiji.
ting out of rebel privaeer in the harbors
of this State.
The s, F. Journal laughs at the transac-
tion-,hnking that some Federal officials
are awaking to sudden diligence, t.
escape remova. so recently threatened; while
others are interested in old hulks of vessels
they would like to sell the Government, al
large prices, for war craft.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

gSs- Last week the election news from
New Hampshire commenced dropping in
quite encouraging y-the returns showing
great gains for the peace Democracy; but
after one or two days, the returns indicating
Judge Eastman, was probably elected, as
we'll as three Democratic Congressman, the
telegraph incon'inenlIy ''dred up" and We
are left to conjecture the balance of the
news. In due course of mail We will learn
how the State hss gone,
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

AZ A bill has passed the State Senate
authorizing the County of Placer to subscribe
$3.50, 900 to the stock of the Central Pacific
Railroad Company. 1t will also pass the
House 1t is proposed to submit the question
to vote Of the people In the month of MAY
We hear expressions of decided hostility 10
the measure from heavy taxpayers.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

Books FROM BANCROFT & Cove ac.
knowledge the receipt from those en,erpris,
ing Publishers Of several works and mans of
value. VIZ: Banrroft's Ilan.l-Bo"k Annnar
for 1868, for tie Pacific Stales-an official
Register and business Directory of the States
1T California and Oregon; The Territories of
Washington, Nevada and Utah, and The Col.
onies of British Columbia and Van,ouvsr
Island, convenient work for miners destined
t" that region.
Map of the Washoe Mines.
ALSO map Of the seat Of War in Virgin,
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

THr TOMB of WAsHINGrox's MOTHER
just beyond the city limits Of Fredsr'cks,
burg, Va, an unfinished monument, begun
in 1888, marks the tomb Of the. mother OF
Warrington, who died 10 1899.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

New MoDE OF CLARIFYING CoFrEE.-I,
is said that eggs are so dear in Trenton, N
j, that the housewives use the white Of ,heil
eyes, instead Of the "wh,e Of the egg" tc
clear their coffee.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

EE "Uncle Charley Roberts" who lately
died in the city OF Nevada, was man of
enormous size weighing about 400 pounds.
lie was five feet ten inches and half in
height. measured seventy inches around the
breast, seventy-fve around the abdomen,
and twenty one around the calf of the leg.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

PLACER County WINE-We have re.
reived from Mr.. Hiram Allen, of Miners
Ravin-, sample of wine manufactured by
him from the L"s Angles grape raised IN his
vineyard. The wine is Of superior quality
and pleasant flavor, and we should say com
pares well with the hes, made in the State.
Mr.. Allen has paid much attention to the
culture of the grape. and is demonstrating
satisfactorily that the foot hill country is
most admirably adapted to the purpose, and
that the fruit is better than whsn raised in
the vallies
His manufacture Of wine, though not vet
extensive, is successful as to quality; and we
can rerommed i; for The table. to all who
desire a chep and palaIahle beverage.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

RThe rain is coming down copiousl,
at this wr'ting-make far more pleasan
pattering than the rain of bullets on thu
battlefield of the Atlantic States.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21
~ Persona in San Francisco opd

ET Persons in San Francisco and Sac
ramen'o make business of buying Inter-
nal Revenue Stamps with "greenbacks" from
Government officers, and then FELL them for
coin At Is per cent. discount. As 'greenl
backs" can be bought for coin at 70 cents on
the dollar, profit Of Is per zen. is realized.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

Nfcno REpELs The telegraph informs
us that negro pickets have been lainly seen
on the rebel side in full view of the Federal
army on the Rappahannock. If true, how
very strange, after we have been persistent!y
told 10y the Abolition press that the negroes
would not fail to embrace the opportunity to
escape from their masters whenever the
Federal armies made their appearance-and
particularly SO after the issuance of Lincoln's
emancipation proclamation.
But this picket story is evidently gross
fabrication, and intended to reconcile the
people of the North. (who have shown
much hostility to the measure) to the enlist.
ment Of negro soldiers. 1t is weak inven
ton.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

OPP Fellows BAHIA grand Ball is to
he given by the Valley Lodge. d. Lidroln;
on the evening Of April 9th. A large
number Of ipvita,ions have been extended.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

W tn. Stamp act is no" in full opera
lion, and persons taking notes, mortgages
deeds, etc, should lie ca, eful that the neces
sary stamps are placed upon them.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21
DIED.

DIED.
In Sacramento, March 10th. JOHN AMEs, of
Placer coun ty formerly of Essex county, New
York. aged 81 years.
AT Todds Valley, March 18th, DR.. j. II. Trask,
aged Az years. Boston papers please copy.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

EE The hopes Of miners and farmers for
rain were somewhat realized on Tuesday
night, by heavy showers that must be of
great benefit The crops were suffering for
the needed element, and mining in the
mountains was seriously affected by the
want of water, as the SHOWS had failed to
furnish the bitches with supply.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21
BIRTHS.

Near Auburn Station, Placer county, March
llth, the vile OF j. W. Pro~ser of II daughter.
IN Calrollton. Placer County, March 18th, the
wife Of l.. Peterson. of a SON.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

DANCE AT THE FRANKLIN.-There will be
a social Ball at the Franklin House, on
Thursday, the % day Of April next
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

EEA disgraceful scene occurred in the
State Senate, on Thursday, viii g the Capitol
tax bill was under discussion Perkins the
fussy little Senator from San Francisco.
insisted upon the chair entertaining an ap-
pea during roll call, which being denied. he
became cbstreperous, and after repeated vio'
Iations Of the dignity of the Senate. was or,
dered under arrest. The result was that,
Perkins resisted tore the coat of the Ser
geant alarms in ribbons-a half dozen Sena
tors took stock"-a great excitement and
uproar followed and the Senate and State
was disgrared by the transaction.
The Chivalry Democrats those walking
batteries 40 disastefuI to Republican editors,
never Inundated the State 10y such trans.
action, when in the full tide Of power
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

PK1NTING OFFICE MoBBED.-We learn
from the Sac. Republican tina, the office OF
the "Banner of Liberty weekly Demo
cratic newspaper recently established at
Silveyville, Solano county, WAS entered by
some scounlrels on the night # the | 7lh
inst who threw the type FIRMS int" heap,
aud stole about seventy five pounds of type.
In consequence of :his outrage, the paper
will not be issued until the 10Th Of April,
when the editors promise any sneak'ng vii
Iains, who m desire to renew the attempt,
an armed reception.
Attempts of this character to suppress the
freedom Of the press, will react upon the
party or individuals concerned, and will
speedily array the eople on the side Of the
oppressed and AGAINST the oppressor.--
American citizens are accustomed to freedom
Of speech and Of thought, and woe unto the
party or Administration who endeavor to
deprive them of these sacred rights.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1863-03-21

ARRIVED AT RICHMoND.-Dr J. 4. Fill
long = resident Of Gold Hill, in this county
we notice by the eastern papers, has recently
arrived in Richmond, Virginia. lie came
to California in ls49; was much esteemed
10y all who knew him. He is brother Of
General d. IL. Hill, Of the Confederate
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-ffa} r4t5s so H
VOL. Vino. IL.
the Strap Game"

| A notorious scamp was brought not
long ago before an Onondago Justice of
the Peace. He was accused of "come the
strap game" over q. native. The poFtly
justice, wishing to decide dnderstandingly,
requested the culprit to give him sam
pie of his skill. "The party" Instantly.
produced leather strap. gave it q scien-
ti6c wisk across the bench, and remarked:
|" "You soc, Judge, the quarter under the
strap p a5.n n; # y. +. l'la. ,..,. 4
p "What!' interrupted the dignifed
functionary; edo you meas to say that
there is q quarter there p,
p "'Sartiu,!'' was the reply. n..
p mo such thing" said the Justice. .,.
q 9Th go a dollar on it," exclaimed the
prisoner. taa 5..f s,.t s..
"Agreed 'said the Bench.
9 With accustomed adroitness the strap
was withdrawn when 10 there oas the
quarter. gs s,.a., ii. s. -.
"Well,'' said, the astonished Shallow,
81 wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't
seen with my own eyes There is your
dollar; and you are fined foe dollars for
gambling, contrary to, the statute in such
eases made and provided p
The elongated countenancc Of the dis.
com6ted gambler required no additional
evidence to testify his appreciation Of the
suck" .u.,.,..,.r,'. .'
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BEL AIR. MD FR1DA "A "A. 1853

to crush bis rival. The opposing forces,
after several minor battles, met upon The
plains of Pharsalia. The army of Pom
pey was annihilated, and the unhappy
fugitive escaped to Egypt where he was
assassinated, as will be narrated in the
next number. Caesar following him to
Africa, ande wept when be. learned the
tidings Of his DEATH He then returned
leisdrely to Rome where his victories were
celebrated with splendor, such as Rome
had never witnessed before. His popu-
larity was how unbounded. His rule was
strongly in favour of the rights of the
people and the mobiles organized con-
spiracy, headed by Brutus and Gassius,
for his assassination. The bloody deed
was consummated in the senate chamber,
and Caesar fell, in the ffty-sixth year,of
his age, forty-four years before the birth
of Christ; perhaps the best man on the
whole, who ever aspired to the sovereignty
in Rome. 'He bl h,rl4ud RI hnc-Dp
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PoLIrIcAL PREACHING CONDEMNED
Adam Clarke's Opinion of Political
Preaching. -The great Methodist COM
mentator and preacher, Adam Clarke, has
left on record his opinion Of political
preachers, which we give in his own
words: 70 ae 7'F'''H2 - 3't '.'' n.r9@ o
"When preachers of the gospel become
parties in party politics, religion mourns,
the church is unedi6ed, and political dis.
putes agitate even the faithful of the land.
Such preachers no matter which side they
take, are no longer messengers of Glad ti.'
dings, but the seedsmen Of confusion, and
MASTERS Of the heritage Of Christ. Though
Mr.. Clarke had fully made up his mind
on the politics Of the day, and never
swerved from his Wing principles, yet in
the pulpit was nothing heard from him
but Christ cruci6ed and the salvation pro-
cured by his Blood. "-Lye Of DR.. A.
Clarke, oot I, page l6O-16l. "4 'l'."b = 81
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0y>I>/ !. 8I.ty v, s.r'u"tt suiI
.Mistellaneons..
From The New- York Ledger.
THE ROMAN EMPERORS.
BY, JOHN 8. G. ABBOTT.
JULIUS CESAR.

: Casius Julius Caesar was the descendant
of IN illustrious family. He was born
about enc hundred years before the birth
of Christ. It'll said, that in early boy
hood be indicated such genius that those
who knew him predicted for him distin-
guished career. There We're two parties
which then aeitated the Roman Empire
The aristocratie party was headed by
Sylla and afterwards by Pompey. Caesar,
who was to Rome what Napoleon was to
France, espoused the popular cause, and
was speedily recognized by the people as
their leader. lie married Cornelia, the
daughter of CHINA, y distinguished advo-
cate Of pIebeian rights. Sylla, the re-
entless and bloodstained dictator, order.
ed Caesar to repudiate Corne.ia. He re-
fused aud fed from Rome. Soldiers were
scut to bring his head to the tyrant. In
fluential friends interposed and his life
was spared, though the sagacious tyrant
declared that in the energetic STRIPPING he
foresaw danger to the State. rn sly7 J&
Like all great men, Caesar, fully con-
scious of the power which u highly cult
waited mind confers upon man, and deyo-
ted his carly years with intense assiduity
to study SO that he became one of the
most accomplished Of the intellectual men
of Rome Both as an orator and histo-
riau he took rauk among the most illustrious
names. In company Cicero he rvisi.
ted Rhodes to pursue bis studies under a
very distinguished teacher there,
In ari- excursion on the Mediterranean
he was taken prisoner by some Greek .pi.
rates. Tho imperial will Of one born to
command over-awed those semi-bsrbari-
aus. For5thirty-eight days he was held
by them as "a captive, while cmissaries
were sent to obtain the money for his ran
som. He laughed at their demand of
about 80, 900 dollars for 1hissrclease ! and
told them that they did not know him.
that they should have more than twice as
much, but that. afterwards he, should re-
turn with d feet, burn out the pirates
nest, and cruoifyseyery one Of them He
called them ounces and barbarians, order.
ed them to keep afill when he wished to
sleep, and treated them with perfect con-
tempt, as if 'they were his slaves rather
than his 'captors. sip -. ',7ssal nv 'i7lh
The money was paid, and Caesar, ram
somed. He Immediately raised through
bis own energy, "a small nayalsforce, sank
their ships and cruci6edd the pirates =
Co. .f.a. tb;e Noasa.,s xu;fn Tor, clio