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The Placer herald., 1865-12-30
AEState Mining Convention.

Pursuant the request OF several mining
journals and representa- ative mining individu
ais, the association known as the "California
Mining Bureau" Of San Francisco, through
their Board Of Trustees, have issued the fol,
lowing call for Mass Convention Of tie
Miners Of California:
Res lived. THAT Mass Convention of the
miners of the State Of California, lie and is
hereby called to assemble in the city of Sac
ramento, on Wednesday. the l7th day of
January, A. u. 1866, at IL o'c'ork, and thar
any person engaged in actual mining opera
,io"s shall be eligible to seat in said Con.
vsDtOn.
JOS. w. LOW, Vice President
~ J. B. WMrcoMB. Recording Secretary.
Sa" Francisco. December 6rI,, 1865
The Placer herald., 1865-12-30

AN OursPoKEN JUDoE.-Judge Abell, Of
the First District Court Of New Orleans, evi.
IDENTIFY intends to resist the recent arbitrary
order issued by Thomas W. Conway, Super
io.endsnt Of the Freedmen's Bureau in Lou.
;siaua. in reference 10 the sentence Of the
negro convicted Of horse stealing in one OF
tho parishes. Judge Abel says,
AS member Of the judiciary, sworn to
support tho Constitution Of the United States
and Of this State, l soIemnIy protest against
the assumption Of Mr.. Conway in interfering
With the judiciary Of this State, empha,i.
callv deny the right assumed. The Con>,i.
tuition Of the United States, and Of this
State, guarantee to every man the benefit OF
. trial BY due course Of law, and the grea,
est tyrant who has lived for eight hundred
Years has never assumed, nor even threatened
10 take from the duly constituted Courts OF
tho land their Legitimate functions and jnris-
diction.
By nv free consent, as member Of the
judiciary, I will never surrender one particle
of its independence; and now solennly ap.
pea, to the restorer Of his country aid guar
dian of the Constitution. Andrew J"hnson
President "f the United States and the mag.
nsnin"us people thereof. TO save the jn'liria'
ry of the country and of this State from
being overridden and trodIen under foot 10y
Courts and persons unknown TO the Cons'i'
t1,ion and laws of tie land.
The Placer herald., 1865-12-30
SUM MONS,

" W OUSs
|TENHE People OF the state of California. Ia
| IL G. JUMP: You are hereby summoned to
appear before me. at my Office in Lincoln. Plncer
county, on Monday. the 23d day Of October, d..
1865: At O'Clock. p: M. to answer the complaint
of FRED. HARFORD. wherein he prays judg
ment against you for the sum OF Sl82.53. and
| interest on the same amounting TO SIZE, 80, In
| IN action on Il certain Piomitsory Note. drawn
by you in favor OF 7. Philips, and duly transfer
red tc FRED. Hartoll, bearing date October I9'h.
1861 and payable one day after date, bearing
two per GENT. interest per month from date. and
take notice. yop fail so TO nIp"af apd answer,
Plaintiff will take judgment as aloresa1.
Given anicr sI my hand' this l9'h day Of 0cto-
''r. a. d. 1865 Justice of the r:aes f. M SpASe ST. S1 TO-
li'Rs. 10 s.
Summons having been returned not served In
the above casc and it appearing TO my s.tisf,c.
ton, from tho aeadavit of Fred. HnrfOrl, the
Plaintiff in the case. that there is good cause Of
action in said cause against the Defendant. TO- wit:
OIL certain promiss0ry note drawn and executed
by the said Defendant in favor OF Theodore Phil.
| ips, and duly transferred to Fred. Hartford, Tor
the sum OF SlS2,53, said note bearing interest at
the rate OF two per cent per month since the
10Th day of October. a. d.. 1861, interest amount.
ing to sl75,50. and il further appearing that the.
D. fendanI, Z. Jump. Is q non resident of the
State OF California. aud is q resident of the Ter
rtory Of Idaho. 1t is hereby ordered that service
Of said summons he made by publication and that
the same be published in the PLACER HERALD, n
newspaper published in the town of Auburn. and
most likely 10 give notice 10 the Defendant. Tor
the space Of ;hroe months and the Constable
making service of this summons shall also depos
IL copy of said summons in the Post Office adj
dressed TO the said c. Jump and directed TO bis
supposed place Of residence. Said summons. so
served by publication as aforesaid shall lie re.
urnable TO me. at my Office in Lincoln. Placer
county. on Wednesday. the 9th day Of February
Il. d.. 866. at 10 O'Clock, o. M. when said cause
will! Le called for trial. II. W. STARR.
Justice Of :he Peace. Tp. No. 10.
October 2sd, le6o-3m
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MOSES ANDREWS,
WATCH MAKER AND JEWELER,
MAIN STREET, AUBURN, cAL.,
HAs THE FINEST STOCK OF JEwELRY
IL ever offered Tor sale in this placc or vicin'
iiy. 1t consists Of
Gold, Silver and Diamond Watches
81
of the best English, Swiss and American manu-.
faeture.
ETRUSCAN, CARBUNCLE, PEARL,
OPAL, GARNET, QUARTZ JET,
AND ENAMELLED SETTS.
Pins and Earrings. OF all styles and patterns.
Band, Chain, Ribbon. and Alumenum Brace
lets. Diamond. Gold. and Ennmclled
Lockets Of I'll Styles and Patterns,
Gold and Silver Thimbles, and
Quartz Seals, Chuins md
Gold Keys. Of Ul
patterns.
Vest Chains. OF Gold,
Armenum aud Hair. Gold
and Coral Neck Chains. of nll
Styles and Patterns. Gold. Jet
Etruscan. Garnet. and Imitation Dia.
mond Crosses. Diamond. Ruby. Emerald.
Opal, Regard, Enameled and Gold rings. of all
Styles and Patterns
Fine Assortment Of Gold and Enamel.
led Buckles.
Cold and Quartz Slides.
STONE CAMEO, ETRUSCAN, GOLD STONE.
Carbuncle, Alumenum, and Gold Sleeve But.
tons and Studs. Cold Silver aud Steel
Spectacles. Silyer Card cases, Cups,
Butter Knives, Salt Spoons. etc.
A Great Variety Of Gold 4pd Silver Pens and Pencils
Of the Best Makers.
Silk. Hair Rbb' n. and Leather Guards. Ma.
rnc, Calendar and Office Clocks, all of which
will sell at reduced prices for Cash.
Waihe:, Clocks, and ,1eWe!ry, repeircd
ana warranted. All kiNds Of Cali.
fOrnia JeWclry thade TO
order.
EH- Engraving and Cutting done with neat.
ness and dispatch
ANnpCWc
The Placer herald., 1865-12-30

SENTENCED Hiram Curiz, who was con :
victed Al Idaho City Of the murder ofa Chi.
naman, has been sentenced by Jnlye Me-
Bride to be hung on the 18Th of Januar,
next. Curz was f,r,nerly from Keokuk
Iowa. Ills father and several brothers re-.
side near Petaluma, California.
The Placer herald., 1865-12-30

THE undersigned would inform all who are de-
L sirous OF obtaining choice Fruit. Vines and
Shrubbcry. Tor Orch ,r,ls. Vineyards aud Gardens,
That he has for sale III his well known Nursery ON
Doty's Ravine, Pl,cer county. an extensive and
choice Variety OF Fruit and ornamental Trees, etc
beside Roses. Shubbery 500 900 Grape Vines,
EN- racing lG3 different varieties Of Native and
Foreign Grapes, OF the most celebrated American
and European culture. Prices low. Purchasers
are invited TO call and make their selections.
j. r. NICKERSON.
Doty's Ravine, Dec. 8, 1865.
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PUN p LOGS,

YNHE subscribers having purchased WychoGs 5
i Patent Boring Machine, are prepared TO iul-
nish at reasonable prices Pump Logs, bored from
one and q quarter to ioul inches.
HART d BROWN,
New England Mill, lllinoistowu Road. PlaccrCa
May 10th, 1865
The Placer herald., 1865-12-30
VALUABLE RANCHO FOR SALE,

TNaE subscriber offers for sale his Ranch at
| Todd's Valley, consisting of one hundred aud
sixty acres OF land, enclosed, an orchard, Vine.
yard of
SIX THOUSAND BEARING VINES.
two framed dwellings, Il barn and every npccss,
ry Clubhouse. sheds, &c. together with farming
utensils Terms very moderate.
+. WALTON TODD,
Sept. l6. 1865 -3m Auburn.
The Placer herald., 1865-12-30

SPECIAL NOTICE. We would call the atten
ton of Of our readers to the Grover & Baker Ma
chimes. Their reputation is too we'll established
for us to attempt word in their f;,vor but
would advise any person wanting IA reliable Fam
iy Sewing Machine. to investigat. these before
buying. "A word to the wise is sufficient"
The Placer herald., 1865-12-30
PATENTED LAND FOR SALE.

A NY person who desires a good Ranch of 100
II acres Ot land. situated in Placer county, on
Pleasant Grove Creek. Can have the same cheap
Tor cash. by applying at the Placer Herald Office
1t embraces the East half OF the South west quar-
ter and the South east quarter Of the Nort' west
quarter. and the North west quarter OF the South
east quarter all in Section 30. Township IL ~
R. East. There is an excellent well OF water
upon the place. house, stable. corral and fine
body Of timber worth itself the price Of the
ranch. The ranch is now occupied y Capt. Jno
Bristow. Auburn, Nov. ltl. 1865. If
The Placer herald., 1865-12-30
SUM MONS.

SO W W ~ NO.
The People OF the State Il California, to Perry
Clark.
VOU are hereby summoned TO appear before
i me. at my office in Lincoln Placer county, on
Tuesday. the 5,h day oI September,A. b. 1865. at
10 O'clock /. w.. to answer the complaint Of J. T..
Hamilton wherein he prays julepent aganst! you
for the sum Of seventy-one dollars and ninety
cents, in an action on cei tain promissory note
or due bill drawn by you Tor the sum Of S63 90.
interest on the same SS 80, ms will more fully ap-
pear by reference to the note on file in my Office
and take notice if you fail TO appear and answer
plaintiff will take judgment rs aforesaid. Given
under my hand, this 2nd day OF Sept, A. b
1865.
II W. STARR.
J. =. Township No. TO-
Summons having been returned not served in
the above case, and il appearing TO my sai>iac.
ton from the affidavit OF the plaintiff. J. T. Ham,
ilion, that there is good cause OF action against
said defendant in said case. TO wit: on Il certain
promisOry note drawn and executed by the suid
defendant in favor of the plaintiff for the sum OF
S63 90. and interest on the same OF So so, max
ing the sum of S7l 80. payable in gold and sill
yer coin OF the United States. And it further up
pearing that the defendant Perry Clark is not u
resident OF the State Of California, and that he is
II resident Of Idaho Territory. il is hereby cr'er-
ed that service OF said summons he made by pub
LEGATION. and that the same be published in the
Placer Herald Or the space OF thr e months. a
newspaper rs most likely TO give notice TO de-
trnlant. The constable making service OF this
summons shall also deposit copy Of said sum.
mons in the post Office addressed 10 the said Perry
Clark, and directed TO him at his place Of resi-.
dence. Said summons served by publication
as aforesaid shall be rcturnable TO me at my office
in Lincoln, Placer county. on Saturday the 23rd
day OF Deoe mher AID. 1865 at II o'clock NJ when
and where said cause will he called for trial
II. W. STARR,
Sept l6 ,1S65-3m. j. p. TIP. No. 10
The Placer herald., 1865-12-30
SPECIAL NOTICES

MEDICAL ADVICE-Dr. VIM. K. Doherty 3
Medical and Surgical Institute is becoming sine
qua NON to the weliare Of our State and health
OF our citizens and his rapidly spreading reputa-
ton, although it may excite surprise. is but the
signal OF skill and follows AS the natural effect
Of such cause. We are personally acquainted
with ge'tlem WHO had suffered for years under
chronic disease, and who h,d taken advantage OF
every available means that promised relief hut
without success. until they called upon DR.. Do
herty. who in an incredibly short space of time,
has given them entire relief 1t is gratifying to
announce this Fact, because the Doctor is "A gen
ticman VINO seeks. not Ivy defamation of others
70 establish his reputation. or to rear the super.
structure OF his own upon the ruin Of anOther's
@me. The Doctor conducts his Institute in slch
a manner that must be gratifying to all his PIT
tlentS lie examines. advises and recommends
without charge, and the patient after hearing
niS 'erms ior treatment. can accept or reject ut
pleasure. In no case does the Doctor make Il
charge unless he effects cure. This, he is allie
10 no. because he feels the confidence which long
experience has gver. aud no doubt the consOl.-
lion which appcrtlins to that confidence. Per
sons amIcted with either acute OF chronic disease
would 90 well 10 consult the Doctor; ut all events
Can 40 no harm, rs for consultation he asks no
Zee; nor does he insist on obedience TO his advice
unless the patient places himself under his cure
n's omces are on Sacramento street, opposite the
facihc Mail Steamship Offices. f. News.
The Placer herald., 1865-12-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

~ tne matter of the Estate Of Jos, Lively, deed.
NoTiCE is hereby given that all persons in
-. ~ de"ted to the estate of Joseph Lively, de-
S;eased are required to come forward and make
immediate Immediate payment; and thos" having claims
t;sanst said estate must present them for liquida
.;s witn'n ten months from the date OF this no
s|ce Or they will be barred according to law.
&C. NELL,
v., Administrator and Executor
Ncllshur, Dee. 2s, 1865 = Nv.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Young Mems Div No. co, Sons OF Tenn
perauee.--The member Of this Division are
notified 10 attend . meeting al their Hall, go
Main street, this Thursday evening, Decem-
Der asih. at O'Clock, as there wiIl be an election
OF officers TH0S. H. COOKE, W. p
W. J.. b. IONsDALE. r. :.
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COMMERCIAL.


The number Of sales yesterday was small, but
the quantity was large for the number, as sew
eral lots OF some size were disposed Of There
was no strong disposition 10 operate, for the
lines are sim down, and there wasagain no dis
patches, and mo- hing is known Of the state OF
the New York market since saturday last
News Of European steamer arrivals expec-
Ted by the next dispatches, and almost all con-
cerned are looking with confidence 10 hear OF
another adyance-the feeling is therefore quite
stiff Prices yesterday were COED, and, in some
Instances, above the market There was some
inquiry with a view 20 find Cotton below the
market rates, but little success sttended this eff
fort, for most of the Cotton required to be sold
vent on last week in time for Christmas, and
shere was little disposition TO concede for the
sake Of making a sale. We report two lots-lOt
bales and 80 bales, which brought the fancy
price OF IS cents, the Cotton being Middling
they were nice, even running, desirable lots
rhe following was reported to us: o bales
mixed, at sac; at s7Jzc, p al Sc, and p at i0c
Low Mddllng ~ al H14c, 81 at 42c, SO at &c, s.
at f5Izc, % at &c, l5 al i5e, Middling; 3 at &c
and u at 45c, Strict Middling.
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There WAS no rain yesterday, but the weather
was dark and lowering. The streets are in a
vile condition with mud. There was a good re-
tan business doing, but no great activity in
tohbing. Feed is feeling the effects Of the cOn-
tinued fine weather, and is coming down nom
The prices the frost sent it uptO. Corn is selling
As low as 81 10, and Hay as low as 81 Oats
keep up TO 20 and s. cents n markets. cleared
out of some kinds OF vegetables, while the de-
mand for them is active. Oranges are In sharp
request and stocks are asain exhausted.
Poultry Is very high. Whisky has been more
brisk the last few days.
FLOUR-SaIesof 25 barrels Superineat s %,
and s. barrels at s. 70 % barrels X al $ 80 and
. barrels at - i0barrels, choice spring Wheat,
at 50 20.
C~ORN-Lower stock increasing. Sales OF Is
sacks at 81 10; 400 sacks al 81 I2H rs sacks at
81 Is; 1859 sacks at 81 20; % bushels, in ear
atsl 10.
oATs-oats keep up their figure. sales Of q
saeksat IS cents
BRAN-without change, but n % Iargs amount
Of business doing
CoRSMEAL-bather Eeakep. SAILS VI 3
barrels al S g.
wHIsKY.-sales OF 90 barrels in bond at %
cents, with 81 per gallon tax.
HAY-Down 70 the old figure. Inferior
"~ime. s5gsE,
s22gszt rs ~aRnneks
PoTAToEs-Less buoyant Neshanh0SN'
and P~eachblows, at s. SOS 80; Sweet none in
market
ONIONS-SOt 50 stin- sales az
CARRIAGES \ TURNfPS-The markell
perfectly bare, with a very importunaie de-
| mand.
ORANGES AND LEMONS-Oranges IN very
active demand at 81 per box and no stocks
Lemons, sSasII, according 20 quality.
2 Imports
THURSDAY, Dec. 2s.-The imports OF yester'
day, a. copied from the books OF the Mer
chants Exchange, were as follows;
Ale and Beer, 3 pkgs. Hides, N.
Butter, ] bbl. Hogs, l24 head.
Notton, IT'S bales Horses and Mules, q.
Cotton seed, 81 scks. oil, IS bbls.
) cotton Yarn, IL bales, salt, S3 bblS.
luuee, 81 sckE Soap, 50 bxS
eS99In, ~ SeES Whisky, l2bbls,
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Exquisite Evening Silks Just received +y
Menkeu, Brothers & Co.
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Holre Antiques at 81 50 yard, at Menken,
Rrother q Co.'S.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

PASSED UP.-The eighteenth Illinois regiment
commanded by Col Weber, passed mp on the
City Of Alton yesterday, on their way tospring-
neld, H.. where they are TO be mustered out
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Motre Antiques at 81 50 a yard, at Menken,
BROTHERS 4 Cos
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DEG LEAVE TO INFORM MY FRIENDS
ID and the Public generally, that l havO on
hand land constantly receivtBg) one OF the
largest stocks OF goods in my line ever brought
TO this city, all Purchased for Cash, and am pre-
pared to sell at Lower figures than any house
in the city To close cash buyers [ can offer Su-
perior Inducements. Call and examine my
Stock and Prices, and become satisfied. NY
stock consists, in part, of the following articles /:
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~ Fbr NcV Orleans, VicksbETg, sgeksoa one
Grenada, three times a week, TIA MeMiphs o
Charleston aud Mississippi central 6aAsrCae-
81 Nou-a1le, LOufsginc aud C~tnefnndhs uAs'
25 p. IN. ria Nashville NDecalef hsadea1
nS- NelD Te=k. Rlchmond, Bdttlo"e, bosoh'
PHILADELPHIA. WaShfapf0s, and al EdSlaH ctie4'
daily. al &l5 pm, IVA Memphis a ChhfiosboH
- griro- Chrcugo. 81 Ions, and Norlhefh
and Western. daily at 4p-m- taG rfNer 70 ttIo.
- Ttcksbl1g, river and way lanoines tme1
times a week. mt
Railroad. three times a week, al ia pm -
nE Nissisa0pi q Tennessee hNEood' HHS
times per week. al 5 pm
ne Memphis q Ohi0 AGlrood, daily al 80 lEm,
80 Iiage Rock ana Wac ksueT, three hhaes a
urfeE Al 1 nm
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-Arfenas Ward.~-A very large and elite
audience was in attendance at Greenlaw's
Opera House last night, 20 listen 10 the humor-
Gus lecture OF "Artemus Ward and witness
he panoramic Illustrations OF his travels and
adventures among BrighaIn's disciplss-"away
one West" The Lecture bore, throughout its
delivery, a rich vein Of quiet humor, character
ized with that refinement OF sentiment for
which a.. W. is 50 justly celebrated, and con-
tanning IN amount Of valuable information,
alone worth treble the price Of admission. By
all means call and see him to night, and enjoy
yourself
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81. IouN,s DAY wIrm TIE MAsONs.

st. JOHNS DAY WITH TIE MA
The solemn and impressive ceremonies OIL ths
INSTALLATION Of the officers elect OF the several
Lo4Res OF the city, were performed oy Srno
Mssfer I. A. Hamilton. lass evening, before !
iarpe number OF the Fraternity, and ladies ana
gentlemen. at the Lodge room Of South Mem
phis Lodge
The antiquity Of the order, and the many
noble deeds they have performed, and tbe
good influence upon society a. large, lent an
additional charm 10 the ceremonies, coupled
with the fact that the member were recognized
as the very best OF our citizens
The following officers were Installed
Les. Scott Lodge No. 2s9.
r W.. Mitchell. W. NJ; NJ. Serlig. 3. W; \. 4.
Williams II. W. ]. W. WATERING. T.; H +.
woodward, =; Geo. MeFiiSh. s D.; sam.
SehloaE, J. D.: ThOs. Doyle, ThoS DOnally,
stewards: sam. Thomas, Tyler.
south Memphis Lodge No. IFS.
:. J.. Philips, ". NJ; J. r. sellars, J. W; r.
Pickett T.; r. X. Pullen, :; G. II. Ebbert, >.
d. ". \ ". Montgomery, J. D. j. b Campbell,
T. r. Sneid, Stewards; sam Thomas, Tyler.
Hamilton LOdgeNO. 2ss.
H J.. lynn. W. NJ. B. W. stanley. = W; J. D.
Mickle. j. W; John West, T.; j. ID. Beard, ;. D.
y. H Chapman, J. D.; ]. J. Sutter, Tyler. After
the ceremonies were closed the Grand Master
and Mr.. Lynn addressed the audience in short
and appropriate remarks relative to the work
Of the order, and complimentary 10 the
ladies present, winch was followed by
"Adiew a heart warm fond adiew,
which closed the ceremonies Of the evening
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Decatur is the only point to which freight for
North Alabama can be brought by these roads,
and from thence it must be distributed by che
Memphis and Charleston road and charged at
their local rates-say from . to CD cents per 100
pounds.
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To BE TRIED BY MILITANT CoNnussIoN.-Jno
HoyIe, the lad arrested by a squad Of negro
soldiers. uRder oniers nom MAJ. Reeves, and
charged with shooting two negroes, on Monday
last. has been reAlanded to the irving Block, to
nnderro trial hefore q military commission.
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The Rcaas.-People who have lamented
the decaaence OF the legitimate drama should
forShanle visit the theater during the stay OF
the Koans. Really and truly, Mr.. kean, with
his accomplished wife, four talented assistants
who travel with him, and the very pick Of the
company very good by the way Of Mr.. Thomp-
sou, place the plays OF Shakespeare upon the
stage truthfuTy and naturally It is years
since we have seen the grand conospuonsof the
grandast 81 poets So humanlzed. It'll n miracle
1f h~isirionic art which We may not, losing this
opportunity, ever see.
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C~Iothin=-Fine business suits % every style
at Robson, Mitchell & Co.'S, - Second street,
Avres Block. Gents furnishing goods o.
every description always on hand. This is a
first class house, and as Tor the quality Of their
goods and their prices, they pride themselves
that they ar esecond TO none in the city. Give
them 3 call and examine their stock