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The Placer herald., 1865-05-20
IRREpREssIBLE.-The Virginia City Union

IRREpREssIDLE.-The Virginia City Union
of the 14th Of May says:
The famous hot springs on the Truckee,
near Says Station, after several premonitory
explosions, upheavaIs of big gushes Of hot
water and steam, creating great rumbling
and shaking Of the earth in the vicinity, on
the 9th instant, suddenly commenced spout.
ing vast columns of boiling water which
were thrown 10 the height of Is or 20 feet,
with great roariug and escape Of vast
clouds Of steam. The water thus spouted
up formed quite large stream, which cours'
ed down across the road passing near.
The Placer herald., 1865-05-20
GOLD BEARING 1onns

These bonds are now worth premium Of n;,.
per cent. including gold interest from Novemh.s
which makes the actual profit on the 7.so In, =.
current rates, including interest, about ten NJ.
cent per annum, besides its EXEMPTION yRox ~. ~,
AND MUNICIPAL TAXATION, WHICH ADDS FROM nv,
TO THREE PER CENT. MORE, according to ,he ,o,o
levied on other property. The interest is nov,
BILE in currency, semi-annually, by coupons At.
tached to each note, which may be cut off ,n,
sold to any bank or banker.
The interest amounts to
One cent per day on $50 notc
Two cents 500
Ten i" $500
20 " $1,000
81 $4,000
Notes Of all the denominations named vii, b.
promptly furnished upon receipt Of subscriutons
This is
The Placer herald., 1865-05-20
U. S. 7-30 LOAN.

RY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY = >
- the Treasury, the undersigned has Hnn assn. OF
the General Subscription Agency for the aea .a,a
United States Treasury Notes, bearing sev"n ,s Of
three;tenths per cent interest, per annuu s "''a
thas . ""own
The Placer herald., 1865-05-20

U. s. 500 Six Per Cent
The Placer herald., 1865-05-20

A GRAND Blow OuT.-We published an
item some time since, says the Territorial
Enterprise, in regard to the hot springs on
the Truckee, near Says Station. We lnen.
toned the fact that last Spring about this
time there was an explosion Of the springs,
and that they were expected to 60 on a
similar bender this season. The predictions
Of the settlers in regard TO another blow out
have been verified. Tuesday, May 9th, after
great shaking and rumbIing Of the earth
in the vicinity, the springs suddenly com
menced spouting vast columns Of boiling
water. These columns of water were thrown
to the height Of fifteen or twenty feet with
great roaring and with the escape Of vast
clouds of steam. The water thus spouted
up formed quite large stream, which cours.
ed down across the road passing near. These
springs are scarcely second in interest and
activity to the celebrated Steamboat Springs.
DEVIL WoRsHIPpERs. - The only devil
worshppers known to exist are the Yezidis,
a singular race Of people living in Armenia.
The Yez'dis we're formerly Christians, were
then converted to Mahomedanis,n, and now
apparently disgus,ed with both faiths, have
betaken themselves to diabolism. The the
ory of their priests is that although the
mighty angel Satan, the chief of the angelic
host at present has a quarrel with God, yet
a reconciliation will hereafter take place, and
he will be restored to his high rank in the
celestial hierarchy. This is the foundation
Of their hope, and they consider themselves
safe in trusting their destiny to it. Among
such people, the profane phrase "Go to the
devil" would, of course, be considered as an
expression OF good will . 4
IRREPREssIBLE.-The Virginia City Union
Of the 14th of Nav saws.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21
RHEUMATISM.

NO DISEASE is so CERTAIN OF URE
by BRANDRETH'S PILLS as this. They soon
take out of the blood the particular Virus upon
which all the pain depends. and the patient is
cured. .''. t i ''.t'
Mr.. 7. NJ. Adams. 3oe Twelfth street. New York
suffered with Rheumatism for long period. He
attended by able physicians. but their rescrip-
tiOns were of avail; he was unable to move with
out assistance, and for four months was ALMOST en-.
trey confined to his bed. At this period Of his
sickness, when hope had aed, and he expected to
cripple for the remainder of his life. he was REQ
commended to use
BRANDRETHS PILLS. ~ .uuHfr
The first box evidently made him better; tho i'm
provement was more decided from the second box,
and by the time he had used eighteen boxes he was
entirely cured of Rheumatism. and the ,trength
and suppleness of his limbs were restored. II is
year that this cure has been effected, and
ne has had return. but continues in the enjoyment
of perfect health. May 9th, 1861, Sold b. JOHN
R. COOK, High street, Columbus. Ohio. an by all
respectable dealers in medicines 81. ,t-a.
oct2s-dXwlm
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21
Cincinnati MARKET.

FL0UR-The higher brands were hold at % $50
10 Buyers were offering IS q fCrsnperfne. hold
49, 100 do family at % 75 100 do Baltic Mills at
$40 Is at railroad and 2O0 do extra at 90 Is.
WHEAT-There was fair II demsrd for prime rod,
orno Kentucky white offered. Choice samples would
bring 81 25 Ohio and Indiana white could not have
been sold at over 81 O592Os. sIt q yIotiT.9I Ia
CORNING quote ear at 81 0l91 03. and shelled
at 81 10 in elevator The sales were 300 bush ear at
81 at lower road 900 do at 0 at upper road; 500
do at 81 o.: and 800 do sheled at S l0in elevator
GA rS-A continued dull and heavy market, hold
ers Offering TO take 3fc in elevator We heard Of no
BARLEY--Holders are asking q so for prime
Fall; buyers offerinL 81 As. SPRING. only nominal
SEED-Clover is dull, and prices unchanged
$l 009l4 rs are the rates Timothy has declined To-
- 90. Flax is steady and unchanged at " rs for
choice. 'INfiE
WHlSKY-Holders asked 80 I792 ls, but forced
sales for cash could not have been made at 50
but the amount offered at the latter rate was small
and was all taken. The sales so brls at s2 49, SO
do at S2 y; and 100 do at 2l6. =,
PROFESSIONALISM 81 es were in good demand
a. H1sC9l7Ac, but holders asked &c higher. Bulk
Shoulders are held at Ice loose, clear sides at &c., and
shoulders at l91ac. There was q large demand for
Lard and about 5000 tcs sold at Q92i &c for coun-
try, and for city, and at the close city was
held at % &c, the market closing buoyant.
GROCERlES-We quote prime to choice Rio Cof-
fee at 45g46c; raw sugar 22R@26hc; hard re-
fined 3O9301lc; and New Orleans molasses, o. $50
BUTTER-We now quote prime to choice Central
Ohi3 At $780, in large and small packages.
CHEESE-The receipts are only moderate, and
with good demand the market rules firm at 2ID22o
for Western Reserve and Hamburg; ,Tgf.-l
EGGS-.Wc now quote them at 4O943c per dozen.
and nominal at the decline .-.ry t...97r
HAY-We have to report dull market at $21 90
g23 90 per tun for loose-pressed, arrival, and
FRUlT-Green Apples are steady and firm, Mt
IS OO95 rs for Western. - - 10
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21
All Quiet ON the Potomac.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-Information from
the army of the Potomac as late as yester-
day morning, reports all quiet. Deserters
ara.constantly coming in and are more nu-
merous than for long time. They aver
age over seventy a day for the .past week,
among them several officers. The utmost
dependency prevails through their ranks
since the late fight, and they seem deter
mined to keep the field no longer, as they
claim they can never gain their independ-
ence and see no reason why they should re-
main and be all killed. They also say that
deserting is so general to the rear of our
lines that Lee has issued an order to arrest
every man found half a mile away from
camp. One man said his company was 80
strong a week ago, but fifteen had disap-
peared since-ten to the United States and
five to their homes. Many OF the deserters
bring in their arms with them. % :r a..
A flag of truce appeared in front of the
I'd corps on Saturday, asking for the bodies
of some rebel officers killed in the late bat
tie of Hatcher's run. The request was
finally granted and their bodies conveyed
to the rebel lines.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21
WEEKLY BANK'srarEMEsr,
Now York market--.Fcb. eO.q d

COTT0N-Dull and scarcely 50 firm ats49sSc for
FL0UR-State and Western dull and lo915c
lower on common grade; e1e4e91Q 90 forextrh sthte.
Sll 20@l1 IS, market closing quiet.
.WHlSkY-Heavy Western % 27eD2 ns ,chisayft
W WHEAT-Dull and l92olower: No Miiwaukis
RYE-Quiet. tt1 lo l7eri 0aTaTt
BARLEY-Quet and steady. ld'e1a y ~
C0RN-Du prime old Western yellow e1 %;
old mixed Western nominal at $l ee
OATS-MOre active and irIner at III llh0l n for
Western, the latter price to Government. ~ hil
C0FFEE-Quiet. .-9n -' .g1s' %
SUGAR-ouiet; Muscovado and Hsyanna, Gle.
MOLASSES-Quiet; New Orleans, e1 40 49, lpl
0LEUM-teayy Acc for crude; 66k 967c for
refined in bond; and sG@s7c for free. ann. 81. n q
2 W00L-Dull. . .G
,poRK-Duli and irregular, with 4 moderate spec
uar way closing at $33 75 the regular way; go 70
93O W for prime, and s34 0@34 rs for primo
mess; also. 1900 brls new mess for March and
ABri buyers option, at $40 25G3T 25
BEEF-Steady at 1920 for plain mess and 2l0 :
24c for extra moss ,t ~ ID
BEEF HAMS--Actiye and frm.r D. .-,r.r IN, ,ss-s-s
DRESSED H0GS-In moderate demand at TX
BAC0N--Less active; ao92ojlc for CumberlaAd
cut, 2O4c for long ribbed, 2liS02iHe FIR short rib
bed, and 90 1Sc for long cut hams.
CUT MEATS--Steady; I79lSl<c for shoulders,
and lS922c for hams.
LARD-Fnmer. with good demand, ,at 2o924,Io.
the latter price an extreme.
BUTTER-Dull, at a2947c for Ohio. and 4a95so
for state. -
CHEESE-Quiet, at I4922c.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21

ARTEMUs WARD IN CoLUMBUs.-In few
days we will Print an advertisement which
tells the reader that the great Artemus
Ward will be in Columbus next week, to
speak to the people about the Mormons,
'et settery." He will lecture in the Athe-
neum on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, February 27, 2s, and March l..
His tickets admit THE Bearer and ONE
Wife," This precaution is deemed necessa-
ry, to protect him against the imposition
practiced on him at Salt Lake City, where
a family ticket was sure to bring to his lee
ture from sixty to one hundred wives and
numerous children. We believe he asserts
that on one occasion three family tickets
filled the Hall to the exclusion of all others.
There will be fun at the Atheneum, as Ar
temus is undoubtedly the greatest living
humorist, and will make the most of his sub
ject, which is one well calculated to afford
scope for rich display of his peculiar tai
ent. He may tell his hearers something
about the "Mud Hen Lake Company" in
which it is said he has lately made heavy
investments.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.
HOUSE.


On motion of Mr.. Ancona, the committee
on the District of Columbia was instructed
to inquire whether the allegation that per-
sons who were confined in the city Jail for
criminal offenses are sold to substitute
brokers and placed in the army is true.
Fernando Wood offered a resolution re-
questing the Secretary of the Treasury to
consider the expediency of exporting to
foreign markets tor sale all the cotton now
in the hands of the Government, so as to OBJ
tain for Government the advantage of a
higher price in Europe for that article, and
importing coin to this extent, thus enhanc-
ing the credit of the Government and re-
ducing the premium on gold and exchange,
with other advantages.
Objection was made and the resolution
went over.
Mr.. Cox offered resolution calling on
the Secretary of the Treasury to communi-
cate to the House what amount of gold, II
any, not necessary for the payment of the
interest on the public debt, and for the sink
ing fund, has been sold under the act of
March IL, 1854; what amount of rates of
premium and the names Of agents engaged
in the transaction.
The resolution was tabled by two of a
majority.
The House, by three majority, refused to
lay on the table the resolution heretofore
offered by Mr.. Eldridge, calling upon the
President and Secretary of State, and Sec
retary of War, to furnish lists of persons
held in confinement but not convicted of
of alleged offences against the Government,
together with the particulars on this SUBJ
ject. Further action on the resolution was
terminated by the expiration of the MORN
ing hour.
Mr.. Wilson, from the committee of Con-
ference, made report on the disagreeing
votes of the two houses on the bill amenda-
tory of the act defining the pay and emolu-
ments of certain officers of the army, in
Guiding the marine corps. In his explain
alton he said that all officers were placed on
an equality, but were not to receive addi-
tional pay for discharging the duties of
brevet rank. $50 r-o ar
Mr.. Schenck replied that he would give
Colonels acting as brevet Brigadier Gener-
ais corresponding pay, and so of other
brevets.
Mr.. Wilson said the House had passed a
bill increasing the pay of officers below the
rank of Brigadier General Is per centum,
and that Gen. Sherman's recommendations
for brevet rank of certain Of his officers had
beemin the War Department for two years.
The Conference report was disapproved
and another committee asked of the Senate.
The Speaker laid before the House COM
munication from the Secretary of War in
reference to resolution calling for copy
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21

of Gen. Morsan's report relating to the
evacuation of Cumberland Gap. The Sec
retary of War says it cannot, for reasons
mentioned, be PROPERLY furnished. Refer
red to committee on Military Affairs.
The House proceeded to The considera>
tion of the bill providing a governments for
States subverted by rebellion.
Mr.. Davis, of Maryland, opposed the bill
at length. 1t was not founded Oh any pYin-
ciple commonly called the war power Of
the Government. The very first section
provides for the appointment of officers
who will be multiplied by thousands, to
lord it over the miserable, poverty stricken,
wreched citizens of the rebellious States.
1t would afford an asylum for broken-down
politicians.
Mr. Schenck sent up to be read dispatch
inclosed to him by the SecretaryEof War
from Gen. Grant, saying the Richmond
Examiner of to-day states that Charleston
was evacuated on Tuesday last. Reading
OF the dispatch was received by applause in
all parts of the House.
Mr.. Wood congratulated the House and
the country that at last was heard the lam
guage of cancellation from the Republican
side OF the House. He congratulated the
country that the gentleman from Massa-
chusetts had uttered words of conciliation
and had spoken of the South as agreat peo-
pie. and used language of kindness and re-
spect towards them. After all it can't be
forgotten that they are American citizens.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21
American Affairs Discussed i'm the
Priyy Council mt Paris.

New YORK, Feb. 20.-The foreign mails
have the following: ....
The Nord says: There was a meeting of
the Privy Council on the 4th in Paris, and
we are informed that the affairs of America
and the connection they may have with the
Mexican empire, formed the principal OBJ
ject of the meeting. France is not without
some uneasiness as to the attitude the
United States may assume toward the new
empire when the conclusion of the war has
placed at the disposal of the Republic
large and tried army, with numerous and
skilled officers, and four years struggle
has changed State hitherto exclusively
devoted to commercial and maratime inter-
ests into military state, dsposing of i'm
mense forces. The recent resolution of the
Washington Senate must have assisted in
increasing the uneasihess. yet, according to
our correspondent. the discussion in which
the Privy Council was engaged ended in
this resolution, that for moment it would
be wrong to give way to exaggerated fears,
and that in the face of the pacific and con-
ciliatory assurances which American di-
plomacy continues to give, the best course
to adopt is to abstain Professionally from all
movements, without, however, indulging in
false security.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21
Mail Service Between San Fran
cisco and China.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20-The President
has approved the bill for mail steamship
service between San Francisco and ports in
the Chinese empire, touching at Honolulu
and at ports in Japan, by means of a MONTH
ly line of first-class American sca-going
steamships, making twelve round trips an
nually. The Postmaster-G General is author
lied to contract with the lowest responsible
years. No bid amounting to more than
half million Of dollars year is to be con-
cidarad .r.tHs r..H "a. Z. .t.u....-H.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21
Fair for &C 50. Francis Hospital of
/ Startling Medical ColIene.,1

| ucubCAt OOIleRe.O
1T is we'll known to the citizens of Column
bus, that tile late LYME STARTLING, Esq, left
a sum Of money to establish Medical Col
lege, and Charity Hospital in connection
Herewith, and that a large and commo-
dions building, which is an ornament to our
city, has been erected. The Medical de-
partment thereof has been in successful op-
Grafton for some years, bringing annually
TO Columbus large class of students, and
by this means, disbursing many thousands
ofdollars in the city. Thus, in pecuniary
view alone, 1t deserves, and should receive
the fostering care and liberal support of the
citizens. But the Trustees are about to add
to the just claims which the College has
upon the public for generous co-opera-
tion, by establishing the "ST. Francis Hos
PITAL Of Starting Medical College"-an in
stitution which will greatly inure to the
Deneht OF our community, tor 1t will be
Public Charity! where the poor will always
ceived withc ut question as to sect, age, sex,
color, or worldly condition and to be nursed
and treated medically and surgically, with-
out money and ,ctthout price, save and except
such us may be voluntarily offered. The
Trustees are only recently enabled to carry
out this benevolent enterprise, because the
sisters OF st. Francis" whose vows bind
their lives to the service of the sick and the
poor, have undertaken to furnish and con-
duct the hospital in the most complete man
ner, and on the most extensive scale that
the rooms and their means will admit. A
large and immediate expenditure will be
required, and the funds must be provided.
In furtherance Of this purpose, Fair will
be held about the 2lst of February.
lnasmuch as it is in aid of charity that
hnnntff hn ntf Il, .k.k
right to expect that our citizens will re-
spond with that promptitude and liberdlity
which have always characterized them?-
The advantages and necessity for such an
Institution in our midst are so obvious that
there is no need ofargument; and the Trus-
tees and Faculty of Startling Medical Col
lege, feeling assured that the objects of the
trust committed to them will be faithfully
carried out and rendered efficient by the
arrangement they have made, most cordial
ly commend the Fair and the st. Francis
Hospital to the enlightened and liberal pat
ronage Of our rfellow-citizens.
W. s. SULLIvANT,
j. SULLIvANT,
JOHN w. ANDREWS,
Jos. X. SWAN, Trustees.
l.. GooDALE,
i. CARTER,
S. NJ. SMITH,
Frs. CARTER,
S. NJ. SMITH,
j ~; W DfnSUH, H,N,IIoy Faculty.
i. G. WoRMLEY,
STARTLING LOVING,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21

| d0n. ~. W. Stanton, secretary Of War:
The following is taken from to-day's
Richmond Dispatch
- US. GRANT,
Lieutenant General.
THE FALL OF COLUMBIA.
Columbia has fallen Sherman marched
into and took possession of the CITY yester-
day morning. The intelligence was con-
frmed yesterday by Gen. Beauregard, in an
official dispatch.
Columbia is situated on the north bank of
the Congaree river, just below the conflu-
ence of the Saluda and Broad rivers.
From Beauregard's dispatch it appears
that on Thursday evening, the enemy ap-
preached the south bank of the ConSaree
and threw number of shells into the city.
During the night they moved up the river,
and yesterday morning forded the Saluda
and Broad rivers. While they were cross
ing these rivers our troops were under fire.
General Beauregard evacuated Columbia.
The enemy soon after took possession. I'D.
Through private sources, we learn that
two days ago, when it was decided not to
attempt the defense of Columbia, a large
quantity OF medical stores, which it was
thought impossible to remove, was de-
stroyed. The female employees of the
Treasury Department had been previously
Columbia. We presume the Treasury tele-
graphic establishment was also removed, al
though as to this we have no positive in
formation.
The fall of Columbia necessitates, we
presume the evacuation of Charleston,
which, we think likely, is already in process
of evacuation. --.... ---
1t is impossible to say where Sherman
will next direct his steps. The general
opinion is that he will 60 to Charleston and
establish base there, but we confess we
do not see what need he has for base. 1t
Is to be presumed he is subsisting on the
country, and he has had no battle to con-
sumo his ammunition. Before leaving Sa-
vannah, he declared his intention to march
to Columbia, thence to Augusta, and thence
to Charleston.
This was uttered as boast and to hide
his designs, as we believe, and he will next
strike at Charlotte, which is 100 miles north
OF Columbia, on the Charlotte and Column
bia railroad, or at Florence, South Carolina,
the junction of the Columbia and Whining
ton, and the Charleston and Wilmington
railroads, some ninety miles east of Column
bia.
There was report yesterday that Angus
Ia had also been taken by the enemy. This
we do not believe.
We have reason to feel assured that
nearly the whole Of Sherman's army is at
Columbia, and the report that Schotield was
advancing ON Augusta was untrue.
From the Wing we learn the Charleston
Mercury of yesterday announces tempo-
rary suspension of that paper, with view
to its temporary removal to another point.
This is rendered necessary by the progress
OF military events cutting it off from the
mail.
Semmes has been made rear admiral,
and will take command of the James river
squadron.
[Signedl U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21
CITY ITEMS.
Hospital Fair.

All persons proposing to donate fancy ar
tioles to this Fair are requested to send
them in to-day, as all the tables have to be
arranged to-day.
TheeFinance committee are requested to
meet at the Hall at II o'clock to-day. 1t is
hoped all will be present, as business of
Importance is to be attended to.
BY order of Committee.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21
Franklin Common Pleas.

The Court of Common Pleas for thiscoun-
ty, Judge Bates, commenced its February
term on Monday, the 2Oth inst. The follow
Ing Grand Jurors were inpannelled and
sworn: Sam'l Crosby, Foreman Geo. Ho-
gan, j. II. Alkire, Sam'l Wright, ii. T. Hen
derson, John R. Bidleman, Sr., Martin
Krumm. Sr, o. p. Hines, VIM. Merton, L. p.
Preston, Henry Butler, Jos. Mock, Henry
Ridenhour, Frederick Null and Owen T.
Barbee. Judge Bates charged the Grand
ury in the usual form, and after calling the
docket the court adjourned.
The following is the assignment of docket
for this, the February term, of the court:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-21
The Court adjourned till this morning.

POLICE CoURT.--Yesterday morning there
were before Mayor Thomas the following
individuals, arraigned for the offenses nam
ed: Charles Henderson, Andrew jackson and
Thomas James were each fined sl.OO and
costs Tor intoxication on the streets; Will
liam Ward, for disorderly conduct, was
fined $500 and costs, and John Douglas, for
a similar offense in an aggravated form, was
fined $500 and costs. All paid their fines
and costs except Douglas, who was remand
ed to prison.