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The Placer herald., 1865-06-17
Wendell Philips against Hanging.

Wendell Phillips, the great light Of New
Eugl Abolitionists, protests, in bis pecu.
liar, vigorous way, against gibbeting the
Southern leaders. We quote from recent
speech Of his at fremont Temple, as report
cd 10 the Boston Advertiser:
"What shall we say as to the punishment
Of rebelsl The air is thick with threats Of
vengeance. l admire the motive which
prompts these. But let us remember no
cause, however infamous, was ever crushed
by Furnishing its advocates and abettors.-
All history proves this. There is no class
OF men base and coward enough, no matter
what their views and purpose, to make the
policy OF vengeance successful. In bad
causes, as we'll as good, it is still true that
1.-THE blood OF the martyrs is the seed of the
~N"'~'.." W. s~,.~>> r-s-~a ~sNi"e. N,s
principle OF human nature. And again, with
regard to the dozen chief rebels, it will never
be practical question whether we shall hang
hang them. Those not now in Europe will
soon be. Indeed, after parolng the bloodi
est and guillest of all, Robert E. Lee, cloud
appause,) there would be little fitness in
hanging any lesser wretch
The only punishment which ever crushes
cause is that which its leaders necessarily
suffer, in consequence of the new order of
things made necessary to prevent the recur-
renee Of their sin. 1t was not the blood of
the two peers and thirty commoners which
England shed after the rebellion of l7l5, or
that OF five peers and twenty commoners af
ter the rising of l745, which crushed the
House Of Stuart. Though the fight lasted
only few months, those blocks and g;bbets
gave Charles his only chance to recover
But the confscated lands of his adherents,
and the new political arrangement of the
Highlands-just, and recognized as such be-
cause necessary quenched his star
forever.
Our rebellion has lasted four years. Gov
ernment has exchanged prisoners and ac-
knowledged its belIigerent rights. After
that, gibbets are out of the question. A
thousand men rule the rebelion-are the
rebelious. A thousand men. We cannot
hang them all. We cannot hang them in
regiments. What, cover the continent with
gbbets! We can not scken the nineteenth
century with such sight. 1t would sink
our civilization to the level Of Southern bar,
barism. 1t would forfeit our very right to
the Southern system, which right
is based on ours being better than theirs.-
To make its corner stone the gibbet would
degrade us to the level ofDavis and Lee."
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17
1864, and Of the independence of the United
States the Eghty'nnth.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
VIM. II. SEWARD, Secretary Of State.
The Mexican Loan for the Juarez GOvern-
ernment.
The New York correspondent Of the S. F.

The New York correspondent Of the S. F.
Bulletin says r.r
There is another story ahoat, coming pro,
fessedly from Washington, to the effect that
1t is in contemplation to place Mexican
loan on the American market, based on such
securities as will render it safe and profit.
able Investment. Uncle Sans loans are not
yet all taken up, although they are in fair
way to be very soon. But, until that con-
summation is reached, Mex lean loan would
stand a very poor chance with our capitalists.
Not because they are inimical as class to
the cause of the Mexican liberals, but be-
cause they would prefer, as matter Of pa
triotsm, to invest their funds in the securi.
ties of their own Government. As for the
large number of idle men who will be at1oat
here when our armies are disbanded, nobody
will object to their investing their bodies in
the Mexican armies, provided the thing is
done in way that is not likely to embroi
the country in foreign war before it has
fairly recovered from the effects of its domes.
tic strife.
By the way stated that Col. William II.
Allen, the busiest man among the emgraut
schemers in the city is to be tried in day
or two, in the Court Of Sessions, for an ag,
gravated assault. This will perhaps give
your readers an idea of the sort Of men who
are the head Of the emigration movement in
this city.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17
NUMBER A..
Will the Decline in Gold be Perman anentl

The New York Herald says:-The coin
disbursed by the Sub Treasury, in exchange
for the five-twenty May coupon, is finding
its way to the street, and this operates to
depress the premium in the absence Of a
strong demand for legitimate or speculative
purposes. There was considerable activity
in the Gold Room to-day, but speculation
has almost exclusively favored fall. the
tendency of the premium having been to
sink by it's own weight under the revived
confidence in the national credit, consequent
upon the practical termination Of the war
Gold may and probably will 60 still lower
in the present condition Of the market and
under existing state of affairs and public
feeling; but it is nevertheless, likely to sell at
higher premium years hence. As yet the
state OF the Hn~ueas of the country have
hardly entered into the consideration of
either spectators or the community at large.
The people do not know how large the debt
is, or is to be, or what will be the future
course Of taxation upon which the govern.
ment credit, and in the light of dawning
peace they look only on the bright and rosy
side, and regard remote contingencies ~
immediate possibilities. The stern logic of
facts must, Notwithstanding, ultimately as,
sert ITSELF and we shall find that, vast as our
resources are, they will be fully taxed to
meet the obligations of the government; that
gold is, after all, better than irreedeemsble
paper, and that heavy national debt is by
no means a light burden.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

CHARMING YOUNG NEaRo.-In reply
to Mr.. Palffey, Of Massach usetts, who on ths
first of April, l84s, stated in the House Of
Representatives that he had known some.
thing of charming boy "a charming young
negro,) whom God in bis providence bad
seen fit to take away, Mr.. President johnson
desired to nterpose one question. The gen,
tleman Mr.. P) had told them if that
charming young black had not been called
hence he would have been the associate of
his son in one of the oldest universities Of
the State; and il his son had not treated hia
associate with proper respect he would there
by have forfeited the consideration of bis
parent" Now his question was, would the
gentleman from Massachusetts, be willing to
see that interesting talented, and charm
ing negro boy become the married com.
pauion Of his daughter9
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

A M1scEaEN DANoE.-A few weeks ago,
on Saturday night the Ladies State Fair, at
Merrill Hall, Detroit, Michigan, closed up
with dance, in which negroes and whites
mingled promiscuously, as indeed they have
in everything else throughout that entertain.
ment. negro barber claimed the hand Of
one Of our city bellies, which was joyfulIy
granted, and clasped in his amorous arms,
che whir!ed him through the giddy waltz,
wenches and white females rivaIed each 9th
er in those tender attentions which seemed
to be highly appreciated by their negro
beaux. The soft echo of two pair Of lips be-
hind the same fan, the close proximity of
short crisp wool and the graceful waterfall,
in the shady corner of the room, could not
escape attention. After the heat Of dancing
had produced that odor peculiar to the Afr'
can in too powerful degree to be endured by
the nasal organs of the whites, the windows
were lowered, and the party "hoed it down"
until late hour with renewed vigor. 1t is
a curious fact, that while the white women
mingled promiscuously with the shades, and
seemed rather to prefer dancing with negroes
no white man chose wench for bis partner.
Mscegenation in this is wholly matter Of
taste. +. ..t -
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

The Turkish Government contemplates
building gigantic railway-one which is to
traverse the whole Of European Turkey from
the Adriatic to the Black Sea, and bya
branch to the Archipelago. Avlona is the
starting point, Adrianople The center, and
Varna and Enos the extreme points.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

A MEDICAL PuNcH.-They use a new
drink called "turpentine punch" now, in
some European hospitals, in low stages Of
fever. It is composed Of two ounces of
brandy, eight of boiling water, one of turpen.
tine, and sugar enough to sweelen. Bour.
bon whisky will answer as we'll as brandy.
Half of this mixture is dose, and may be
repeated every three hours it necessary.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

New York is exercised about the danger
Gus condition of that city in respect to fires
from petroleum. II is estimated that there
are 10000 barrels of this combustible conn
modify stored below Fiftieth street, in that
city much of it without the slightest pre-
caution against fire.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

The wellknown membor Of tho Freuuh
Corps legislatif, Darimon, was the other day
at ball of Prince Metternicb's 3 in Paris, and
every body smiled when the ilIustrious mem.
Der paced the room in his silk stockings aud
breeches. Darimon thought the admiration
was paid to his person. when suddenly he
gazed in looking glass and-alas!-
that the pads OF his legs had been sliding to
the front.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

Mayor Briggs, Of Springfield, Mass, gives
official notice that the practice of visiting
individuals, who are supposed to entertain
dsloyal sentiments, at their homes, and re.
quring them TO "show their colors," must be
discontinued. lie considers all such pro-
ceedings as an encouragement Of mob law,
which now, more than ever, should be dis.
couraged by every good and law abiding
citizen.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

FoLL1Es.-To think that the more man
eats the fatter and stronger be will become.
To imagine that every hour taken from
sleep is an hour gained. .,..,.... ....
To act upon the presumption that the
smallest room in the house is large enough
to sleep in.
To eat without an appetite, or TO continue
to eat after ii has been satisfied, merely to
crafty taste. .ls.s
To eat hearty supper for the pleasure
experienced during the brief time il is pass
ing down the throat, at expense OF q whole
night Of disturted sleep and weary waking
in the morning. r...N
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

To CoNsUMprIvEs. - You want air, not
physic; you want pure air, not medicsted air;
you want nutrition, such as plenty of meat
and bread viii give, and they alone; pbysio
has no nutriment; gasping for air cannot
cure you. Ifyou want to get we'll, 60 in for
beef and out door exercise; and do not be
deudsd into the grave by advertisements
and unreliable rtifcates.-HaWs Journal
of Health.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

Dr. Pretty, an English Physician, claims
to have found very simple means Of arrest.
ing the hiccough. 1t is sufficient to squeeze
the wrist, preferably that Of the right hand i,
with piece of string, or with the fore finger
and thumb Of the other hand.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17
If You mean No, say No.

When man has made up his mind to do
or not to do thing, be should have the
pluck to say no. plainly and decisively. 1t
is a mistaken kindness-if meant as kind,
ness-to meet request which you have de
termined not to grant, with "I'Il think the
matter over" or II cannot give you posi-
tive answer now; call in few days and I'll
let you know" 1t may be said, perhaps,
that the object of the ambiguous expressions
is to "let the applicant down easy" but their
tendency is to give him useless trouble and
anxiety, and possibly prevent bis seeking
what he requires in more propitous quar-
ter until after the golden opportunity is pas.
sed. Moreover, it is questionable whether
the motive for such equivocation are as some
people suppose. Generally speaking, the in
does so to avert himself pain. Men withou;
decision of character have an indescribable
aversion TO say mo" They can think No
sometimes when it would be more credit
able to their courtesy and benevolence to say
'Yes'-but they dislike to utter the bold
word that represents their thoughts. They
prefer to mislead and deceive. 1t is true
these bland and considerate people are often
spoken Of as "very gentlemanIy" But is it
gentlemanly to keep man in suspense for
days, and perhaps weeks, merely because you
do not choose to put him out Of it by a
straight forward declaratonl He only is a
gentleman who treats bis fellow men in
manly straightforward way. Never seem
by ambiguous words to sanction hopes yot
do not intend TO CRAFTY. Ifyou mean No,
ont with IL
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

A Royal FARM.-The Stockton Independ'
ent says that one Lewis, who resides near the
Stanislaus river, has 1900 acres Of land
planted to wheat and barley, and calculates
that he will harvest as much as 5000 BUSH
els of each. He has commenced reapipg
the barley crop, and says that iu the course
Of week or ten days, the wheat will be
ready for the reaper.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

The Great Republic, which sails for New
York next week, will carry the largest cargo
ever sent from San Francisco, consisting Of
wool, hides, ores and wines.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

A populous suburb of Melbourne, Austria
liza, has been discovered to have been built
on mine of gold, and drifts are being run
under the town for the purpose Of working
il ont.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

Judge Davis Of the United States Supreme
Court, in Illinois, has been appointed ad.
ministrator Of the estate of the late Abrs-
ham Lincoln.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

EE The Legislature of New York, which
is largely loyal in both branches, set the ball
in motion few days ago, in opposition to
Generals Grant, Sherman and President
Lincoln, by introducing resolutions bitterly
assailing Gen. Grant for the terms he made
with Gen. Lee The Democratic members
defended Grant, whereupon the Abotionists
had the resolutions referred to committee,
with a view of making them the test Of po
tical faith for the future. 1t is true, no di-
rect mention was made Of Sherman and the
President, but the fact that similar terms
were offered by General Sherman to Johnson, ,,
and that President Lincoln approved Of the
action Of Grant, place the antagonistic atti
tude Of the New York Puritans with equal
force against all of them. We are not sur
prised at this open issue of the Abotionists
against the new policy set on foot, for the
of the Union, and it makes the removal of
President Lincoln from the theatre of action
the more to be amented.
New York was not alone. In our streets
men boasting of the purest "loyalty," we're
heard in bitter denunciation Of the act of
Gen. Grant, and the prospect for time bid
fair for an open emuete among the faithful.
With the radicals, blood, blood, blood, was
the only panacea-any and everybody's blood
but their own. This, together with the fact,
that, during the past four years, outrageous
acts Of personal violence, mobs, riots, the
destruction of property, the tearing out OF
newspaper Offices, we're the special work of
these men, gave color to the impression that
the assassination Of President Lincoln, was
the work Of fanatica hands. a.a
... ..f.lI.. Penna. Jefersonian.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

ETThere are 800, 900 houses in London,
which if all set in row, would reach across
France, and over the Pyrenees. Land is in
demand, and has been sold at the high price
Of 81 900 900 per acre.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17
3t neoI g,-g s.t TERMS:
Payable in Gold and Silver Invariably in Ad-
ETfra HnNf falT3l vance.
Rates of Advertising:
Law of Newspapers.

L. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary, are considered as wishing TO con-
tinue the subscription.
2. If subs cribers wish their papers dscontnu
ed, publishers may continue to send them until
all charges are paid.
3. Ifsuhscribers neglect or refuse to take their
papers from the Office or place to which they are
sent, they are held responsible until they settle
their bills and give due notice to discontinue.
4. If subscribers move to other places without
informing the publisher, and the paper is sent to
the former direction, they are held responsible
Notice should always be given Of the removal.
s. The Courts have decided, that refusing to
take paper from the office. or removing and
leaving it uncalled for, is prima Jacica evidence
ofintentiona fraud.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

A friend who was present during the late
term Of the Court Of Common Pleas in this
city, relates the following amusing incident
that took place some days before the ADJOURN
ment: r t'7. lII.
There was trial pending before the Court
in which the plaintiff was white man, and
the defendant negro. After the jury was
full, the Court asked if there were any ob,
jectious to the jury. Whereupou Mr.. w.,
counsel for the defendant, arose and earnest.
ly inquired Of said jury, If there were any
among them who entertained any prejudices
against the colored racel There was no
answer. Thereupon Judge K, counsel
for the plaintiff, solemnly arose, and with
gravity and earnestness, asked the jury il
there were any Of them who had prejudices
against the white mani The bit was SO pal
pabls that both Court and spectators Joined
in hearty laugh over joke that was fully
equal to Father Abraham's best.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17

CONSCIENTIOUS GENrLEMAN.-An Irish
man being recently on trial for some offence,
pleaded mot guilty." and the jury being in
the box, the States Solicitor proceeded to
call Mr.. Furkisson as witness. With the
utmost innocence, Patrick turned bis face to
the Court and said: "Do understand yer
honor that Mr.. Furkisson is to be witness
fornenst me!' The Judge said dryly, it
seemed SO. "Well, thin, yer honor, plade
guilty, sure and yer honor plase, not because
l am guilty, for I'm as innocent as yer hon.
or's sucking babe at the brst, but jist on the
account Of saving Msther Furkisson's sowl!"
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17
Secrets of Masonry.

At an inn in the west of England, several
persons were sitting around The fire in a
large kitchen, through which was passage
to the other apartments of the house, and
amongst whom was female traveller and a
tailor. AT this inn Lodge Of Free and
Accepted Masons was held, it being lodge
night several Of their members passed the
company in the way to the meeting room.
This circumstance induced observations on
the occult signs by which Masons could be
known to each other; when the female OBJ
served, that there was not SO much mystery
in masonry as imagined and that she herself
could show any person a Mason's sign
"What!' said the tailor, "that of Free and
Accepted Mason!" "Yes," she replied, "and
III bet you half crown bowl of punch, to
be decided by any of the members you may
please to appoint that perform my prom
ise.' "Why," says the tailor, "a woman was
never admitted, then how is it possible you
can procure the secrets" mo matter for
that" says she, II will readily forfeit the
money | lay if do not prove the fact" The
company urged the tailor to accept the chal-
lenge, and the amount of the bet was depos-
tied. The woman Immediately started up,
and took the tailor by the collar, "Come says
she, ''follow me" which he did, trembling as
he went along, fearing he was to undergo
some part of the discipline in making Ma
son of which he had heard such dreadful
report She led him into the street, and
pointing to the sign Of the Lion and Lamb,
asked him whose sign that was. The tailor
answered, "Mr. Lodge" as the name of the
innkeeper. rs lie Free Mason!" "Yes,"
said the tailor. "Then have shown you the
sign of Free and Accepted Mason" The
laugh was SO much against the tailor, that it
was with much difficulty be could be pre-
vailed upon to take some of the liquor which
was forthwith produced at his expense.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17
sILLIARDs! siLLIARDsH

IF you want q nice game of Billiards, on an ex
j. cellent table, call at the Billiard Saloon on
the Plaza, opposite to the Post Office, where the
undersi ignedwi be pleased to see you; and where
you can also obtain the best ofliquorsand cigars
% ED. HOLLY.
Auburn, August 9th, ls64-my.
The Placer herald., 1865-06-17
3. =. MYREs,
, E. HALE Lti ~ II. H. FELLOWS
HALE FELLOWS.
AttornavS at Law,

WILL PRACTICE in all the courts of Placer
w and adjoining counties, and in the Supreme
Court. Once in brick block opposite Temple
Auburn, March l. 1th, 1865. lH -lfs
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church whore he had seen g person
performing on an organ, said 10 his
mother, oh mama, wish You i, i
been to church to day to sec the fam~-
man pumping music out Of al old
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that Maria James mamma always received
me, when I was recalled, with l-ok OF
desQlate triumph that too paIpabiy said.
Now, George Meek! You sec my child,
Maria Jane, ruin, apdeI hope you ara
satisfied
7 pass, generally, over the period that
intervened between the day when Mrs.
Prodgit entered her protest, against made
parties, and the evenmemorable midnight
when I brought her to nv unobtrusivs
home ia cab, with an extremely large
box on the roof, and bundle, bandbox,
and basket, between the drivers legs. I
have no objection to Mrs. P,odgit (a;ded
and abet:ed. by Mrs. Bigby, who l never
can forget is the parent Of Maria Jane,l
taking entire possession OF my unassuming
establishment: In the recesses Of nv ewn
breast, the thought may linger that nau
in possession cannot be so dreadful as y
woman, and that woman Mrs. Prodgit; but
I ought to bear good deal, and I hope T.
can, and do. Huhing aud snubbing prey
upoa my feelings; but [ can bear them
without complaint. They may tel'in the
long run; I may be hustled about, from
post to pillar, beyond,my strength; never
theless, l wish to avoid giving rise to words
in the family.
The voice of Mature, however, cries
aloud in behalf of Augustus George, my
infant son. It.is for him that L wish to
utter few plaintive household words. +
am not at all angry; am mild-but
miserable. -
I wish to know why, when my child,
Augustus George, was expected in our
circle, provision of pins was made, as is
the little stranger were criminal who was
to be pua to the torture Immediately on his
arrival, instead Ct holy babe? wish to
know why haste was made to stick those
pins all over his innocent form, in every
direction? I wish to be informed why
light and air are excluded from Augustus
George, like poisons? Why,.I ask, is my
unofending infant so hedged into basket
bedstead, with dimity and calico, with
miniature sheets and blankets, that I can
only hear him shuttle (and no wonder!)
deep down under the pink hood Of a littls,
bathing machine, can never peruse even SC
much of his ]ineaments as bis nose.
Was expected to be tie father of n
French roll, that the brushes of all nations
were laid in; to rasp Augustus George2
An, 1 to be told that bis sensitive skin was
ever intended by nature to have rashes
Concluded on Fourth Poop7