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The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

V1cE ON THE INCREAsE-The Scottish Amer
ico" Journal says that five years ago there
were not more than score or two Of known
gambling houses in the whole of New York
but to day there are at least two thousand,
where the young. the idle, and the viciously
disposed are employed night after night in
learning the business of plunderng people.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

TIE CHRISTIAN SPEcTAroR-We notice
with great pleasure that this chaste and
edifying Protestant family journal is greatly
enlarged and gives evidence of having re-
ceived That patronage which its merits de.
serve. We know Of no paper more worthy
OF support from persons outside the Catholic
Church than Rev.O.P. Fitzgerald's Spectator.
Monitor.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

EgAs we have stated elsewhere, we give
an extract from the Presidents Message
When, in years hence, party enmity and
rancour has subsided, this document will be
looked upon with pride and admiration by
The more rejecting portion of the American
people.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

~Tbe Sacramento Union, which ap-
pears to be the scavenger for the Radical
party, says President Johnson's message
does not attract particular notice. To be
sure it would not with an Aboitionist like
the editor Of the Union. Sensible men,
however, will seriously consider its recon-
mendations.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08
EEMen who have advanced to the age

EFM Men who have advanced to the age
Of middle life, and have been conversant
With the political sentiment. of the old Dem
ocratic and Wing parties, must naturally
favor the sentiments uttered by President
johnson in bis last Message, delivered 10
Congress on Monday last. Many of the sem
timents expressed in that document are but
a reiteration Of the opinions uttered by the
earlier Presidents of the Republic, and to
which both OF these old parties cheerfuy
subscribed. Unfortunately for the "Ameri-
can nation" there is "new growth" that
has recently grown ur, who have not prop.
srly studied the great principles upon
which The Government Of our country was
founded. The old Whig party having died
it has devoved upon the Democracy TO labor
in schooling the young mind properly in
understanding the Constitution of the coun.
try, and the principles which emana,e from
that great instrument. While Andrew
johnson is doing all in his power, as an ex.
ecutlve officer, TO heal the differences OF the
American people, it would seem that the
present Radical Congress are bent upon
making the breach wider and wider between
the North aud South. Does any reasonable
man desire this9 Is it not better 10 adopt
the recommendations Of the President, and
strive to bring about unity Of all the States,
with all their dignity and equality unim
p.red, uniting tho country in sacred
bond. and iusuriug its future prosperity and
the happiness Of our entire people. 1t would
seem that no greater or grander object could
engage our attention; but unfortunately there
are many who are not willing to subscribe to
or adopt this reasonable and fraterna prop
ostion. What the result will be, time
alone will show US.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

Cor HIS CoMMss1oN.-B. Q. Whiting, the
newly appointed Superin tendent Of Indian Af-
fairs, has received his commission from
Washington, ,andwil enter upon the discharge
Of his otilcial duties this week. He has al.
ready fled bis bond.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

RAs.-The Grass Valley Union says, we
lears from DR.. Kibbie, that six inches and
twenty two hundredths of one inch of water
has fallen in Grass Valley during the month
Of November.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

re-" D uiing the late storm, few days
since, snow fell to the depth o four feet on
the summit of the Serras east of Cisco. In
some places it fell to the depth Of nine
feet.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

THE WooDsIDE CLA1M.-The Mountain
Democrat, of the lss inst, says, this rich
claim still maintains its richness, but is
worked in such manner as not 10 make
much Of an excitement.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

U. S. TRoops IN MExICo.-The report is
confirmed that Gen. Sedgwicks sent some of
his troops across the Rio Grande to Matamc-
ras. He has been removed for doing so, and
the troops brought back to the American
side of the river.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

STILL PRoGREss1SG.-CoI. Wilson is still
progressing with his Railroad towards Marys
vile. He has his road completed and run
ming to Whea!land on the north side OF
Bear River, and the road is now graded four
mills further Reeds Ranch, to which point
the rails will soon be laid.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

Ey- The San Francisco Examiner says
the 1lta and Bulletin are both second class
papers compared with the Times. The lat
ter paper had better send us an "exchance,"
We want to see how it is made up.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

RIGHT ENoUGH.-The election of noto>
rious bruiser Ike John Morrssey to Con-
gress, under ordinary circumstances, says the
Sonoma Democrat would shock the sense of
propriety in almost anybody. But, with
things as shey are, is there not fitness in
the selection of such man9 Bear in mind
that the body to which he has been chosen
is the fag.end of "Rump' infamy; that he
goes among gamblers, drunkards ,debanchees,
rogues, and public thieves, who have gr own
rich from plundering the people. Remem-
Der, too, that he is elected to body in
which Democrats have been insulted, brow
beatn, bu|yragged, and intimidated, and
where muscle is more respected than brains.
Johnny Morrissey will make men whine at
his heels who were very brave in deprvne
the quiet and gentemanly James Brooks of
bis seat The vrtuous outcry against Nor
rissey comes with bad grace from the Radi
Gals. Men who elect thief like Butler a
bully like Bingham, and blackguard like
Wade connot have a very elevated idea Of
the responsibility of Congress.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08
We CONCUR. The Grass Valley Union

We CONCUR. The Grass Valley Union
says, more illitterate and unpr;ncipled lot
Of wretches can not be found than certain
class now connected with the press Of Cali.
forna, who occasionally trip it over the coun'
try, ostensibly TOR the purpose of correspond
with their own paper, but really for the pur
pose of getting free hotel fare and lead'head
stage rides.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

TbeS. F. Examiner says one of the suits
commenced against Avery is for usurpation,
and to fine and imprison him for contempt
of the United States.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

RoBBERY.-A china boy, abont II years
of age, being sent over to Ezra Kinzley's on
an erraud, on Saturday last, and finding tina,
gentlemen absent at his barn, entered the
dwelling house and distracted from the
pockets of pair Of pants, hanging against
the wall, about $50 in gold. Mr.. K, in the
course Of the day ascertained his loss, and
went and had the boy searched, but no
money could be found upon bis person. The
boy was discharged by his employer, and
Immediately proceeded down the road to-
wards Auburn; when near Loyell's Ranch he
was met by Jacob Armitage, who having
heard of the robbery, commenced question.
ing the boy, who become frightened for fear
Mr.. A. would search him, and tried TO at
tract his attention while he could drop his
purse behind him, but it was no use, A., had
one eye on him. The result was, the money
was recovered, and the boy went to Jail.
Owing to bis age he will probably be sent
to the "Reform School" at Marysville.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

EETbe editor Of the Stripes says we al
ways say something when we talk. Very
true; but that is more than our contemporary
ever does.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08
Mrs. I'M. A. Ragsdale's
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nlpTIERlA, is an exceedingly malignant in
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My Medicine may be used in any condition. or
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My Medicines are labelled, and none are penu
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by Mrs. NJ. A. Ragsdale.
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The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

SWORN Is.-The newly elected officers
ofSan Francisco took their positions on
Monday last.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

A cattle thief visited the southern part of
Placer county on Thursday night and stole
about dozen head.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

Jesse Couch and two others had a deer
hunt, near Latrobe, last week. COUGHS
hounds caught fine buck and brought him
down, when the hunters shot him. He
weighed dressed, nearly two hundred prounds.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

wThe Grand Jury have been in session
all week. When we went to press last eve
ming they bad not made their report. The
following citizens compose it:
C.S. Swenson, foreman Peter Grnnel
John Conner, r. Galloway.
Daniel Stephenson, james E. Kidd,
W. Crissman, l.. Arnstein,
J.F. Vanliver. E. C. Walbrecht,
A. Huntley, Peter Limpke,
George Bar ott, J.W. Byrd.
NJ. MrcGonigle.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

REMGvED'-CorneIius Stagg, Department
collector of Internal Revenue, and J. w Ken
nedy, Inspector Of liquors in San Francisco
has been removed.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

TREAsURE.-The steamer Golden City,
which sailed from San Francisco, on Sa,ur.
day last carried away Sl,l66,275 So Of our
golden treasure.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

EJr There was social dance on Thanks
giving evening at Lincoln.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

ES-But little business, as yet, has been
transacted in the County Court.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

LAND SuIrs.-An important land suit says
the appeal, has been before tho Register and
Receiver Of the Marysvi!le Land Office for
two days. The claimant is Mrs. L. Wxon
and the contestant Patrick Mudee. The
land claimed for farming purposes is the
welhknown Franklin House Ranch, on the
old Auburn and Sacramento stage road, ,
about six miles below Auburn. The miners
claim this property as mineral. 1t has been
in joint possession Of the claimant Wixon
and the miners for fifteen wears.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

Eg-ln July, August and September there
we've l,403 deaths by cholera in Cincinnati.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

EEThs paid Fire Department Of San
Francisco went into operation on Monday
last.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08
Star Bakery and Billiard Saloon.
EDWARD HOLLY. Proprietor

EDWARD HULLY, Proprietor.
On the Plaza, opposite American Hotel.
HE Proprietor now has his Bakery in full op-
l. Grafton, where persons in want of fresh bread,
cakes, etc., can be supplied
THE BAR
Is always furnished With good Liquors and Ci-
gars, and his Billiard Table is in excellent order,
for those who are lovers OF the game.
Auburn, Dec Sth 1866,
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

PRoDucrlvE.-A large portion of the
swamps in Florida are said to be capable of
producing five hundred bushels of frogs to
the acre, with alligators enough for fencing.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08
CWYNN'S VARIETY STORE.
IN ODD-FELLOW,s HALF. AURuRN

HAVE received choice collection of goods
J. for the HOLIDAYS. with a fine assortment
OF Toys for the young folks. Likewise superior
cutlery and a!se almost every variety of useful
articles needed. l have also q fresh suppy of
GARDEN SEEDS from Thornburgh OF New
York. and warranted to be good; also, large
quantity Of fresh Flewcr seed
J.R. GWYNN.
Anburn, Dec g. lS66-1mo
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

ARIzoNA.-We received letter a few
days since from an old Placeric, dated No.
vember 18Th, in which he says:
This countay continues about the same
Men are coming and going continually.
The Indians are constantly committing dep
relations, hardly day passes but some man
gets killed or badly wounded. No less than
five badly wounded men lay at IIardyvlle
now. We have Uncle Sans 'bloody" 14th
here, but as yet they have done nothing
The country is bound to come out some
day, for,it is the richest mineral section in
the world.
Drive, the red devils away, and we would
soon be able to ship tons of bullion-enough
of the pure metal to make us all rich-but
under the present circumstances cant do
much.
A good many old Placertes live in this
section, and some of them have done very
WE'LL Sam. Todd is still here running his
ferry across the Colorado. He is sick of the
country and wants to get back to civilization
again. lie is County Treasurer, but don't
handle much money.
Mr. Hardy is driving away with fair
prospect of success. As for myself. l hold
my own-had nothing when' came here,
and got nothing yet. My office abouts af-
fords me living. The elections for county
offices takes place in June next, shall be
a candidate for re election, and feel confident
that no Scrub as Mike Cassidy would say,
can bea. me. Ny respects to all old friends.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08

THOMAS BOYCE, North East corner of Mont
gomery and Washington streets, San Francisco.
is authorized to solicit advertisements and sub
scrptions in that city for the Herald, and receipt
for the same.
J.J. KNOWLTON a. CO.. Advertising Agents.
corner Of Kearney and Sacramento streets, are
authorized 10 solicit advertisements and subscrip-
tions for the Placer Herald, and receipt for the
same.
The Placer herald., 1866-12-08
HUB BARD & ANDREWS,
B A N X RS,
Agents Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express.
JEWELLERS, &c, &c.
SrIiddlc RowD CALIFORNIA,

AUBURN, <HIiddlc Row,) CALIFORNIA.
"a, MN. ANDREWS returns thanks for the
El& liberal patronage he has received hereto.
fore, and solicts continuance of the same in iu.
ture.
NOTICE. Mcssrs. VIM. H. Hubbard and NJ.
Andrews having purchased my late business Of
Banking, etc. in retiring from business of many
years, return thanks to the community for their
many favors, and trust that my successors will
meet with the confidence reposed in me.
d. NJ. HALL
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LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.

Supreme Court Of PenusyIVauIa-Chief
Justice woodward and Justices Thompson, Strong,
Harrisburg has entered Judgment in tue following
cases, the opinions being delivered as follows -
by woodward, -Youngman vs.. Mench. From
Union county judgment reversed.
RISKS Appeal From Lycoming county. judy
Row and VS.. PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company.
Certificate from NIsi Prus. Decree affirmed
DUNCAN ys. insurance Company. From Philadel-
pnia, Judgment affirmed. ...
CatawissS Railroad Company vs. Armstrong,
From LYcoming county. Judgment affirmed.
9I saiover vs., Fassit. From Iioga county. JudR-
,I Brane vs.; spalding. From Bradford county.
Cadmus vs. jackson. From Philadelphia. Judg-
ment reversed. .... -...t..
Price VS.. Mott. From Tloga county. Judgmen
reversed. ..... r.I .
Cromse VS.. Cronise From Philadelphia. Rear
gument ordered for reasons stated in the opInlon
Commonwealth VS.. Mohn From Northampton
county Judgment reversed; .s0
HaRerty vs. Albright From Bucks county.
Helsel VS.. Same. From Bucks county. Judgment
affirmed
Mlnnard vs. Taylor From Cameron county
Judgment affirmed.
By thompson, J.-Steamship Dock Company VS.
Heron. From Philadelphia. Judgment affirmed.
BY strong J.-Dresler VS.. Allentown Water Co.
From Lehigh county. JudgAent affirmed.
Dubois vs. Giant. From Elk county. Judgment
steson VS.. .Croskey. From Philadelphia. Judg-
ment affirmed.
Sheets appeal. Two cases. From Lycoming
county. DEGREES reversed.
Bayard vs.. Farmers and Mechanics Bank. From
Philadelphia. JUDGMENT affirmed.
BY Read, J.-Caveron VS.. Insurance Company.
From Philadelphia. JUDGMENT affirmed.
McClosky vs. Ives. From Clinton county. Judg-
ment affirmed.
Dubois vs. Kefer. From Lycoming county. Decree
affirmed. ....
Dunwoody VS.. Raynor. From Philadelphia Judg-
ment affirmed.
Pennsylvania Railroad Company vs. Henderson.
From Philadelphia. Judgment affirmed.
Wonderly VS.. Rowland. From ming county.
Judgment reversed.
BY Agnew, J.--Brady VS.. Maynard. From Lycom-
ing county. Decree reversed and defendant ordered
to account as directed in the opinion fed.
Barnes VS.. Borough of Warren. From Warren
county. Decree affirmed.
Haisey vs.. Tate. From Philadelphia. Decree at
frmed.
The District Court No 2, IJudge Stroud, COM
pleted is list for the week Yesterday and adjourned
The District Court No l. Judge Hare. was
gagged this morning with the case of Wainwright vs..
MackensOn, an action on mechanics lien.
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constitutional Congress-then all | shall wish
for will be TO die. This is the summit OF my
ambition. Tomorrow despatch an officer of
my staff to President Juarez to state TO him nay
future plans regarding my country and shall
also send a communication to Senor Romero ex-
planning my views TO him, and requesting his
cooperation in the grand work Of the salvation
OF the Mexican republic at this, the eleventh
hour.
Turning from Mexico, after some conversation
on ordinary topics, we inqured:-"Do you
expect to meet General Scott, your old antago-
nlst, during your stayW
Santa Anna have written to General Scott
announcing my arrival We fought against
each other pretty hard in Mexico, but | admire
him greatly, and | expect to meet him. He is
great general.
The above is but brief resume of the CONVEX
sahon between the father of the Mexican repub-
lie and our representative during private inter-
view which lasted upwards of two hours The
General communicated vast amount OF infor-
nation concerning his early history-a synonym
for that of Mexico, and many personal incidents
OF interest, which our space will not allow us to
publish
When speaking upon Mexican matters, Santa
Auna's features grew so animated, aud such
brilliancy shone in his handsome eyes, that he
seemed more like an enthusiastic patriot ista OF
80 than the veteran soldier and statesman Of 6S
We understand that preparations are being
made by the friends of the General among our
Mexican and South American residents TO give
MIN grand reception when ne removes from his
present quarters TO this city.
Among the gentlemen comprising General
Santa Anna's staff, especial mention is due of
Senor Don Abieail Lozana, his private secretary,
the celebrated Venezuelan poet and formerly
Peruvian Consul at st. Thomas
Colonel Mazuera, aid decamp to the Gener al,
is native of New Granada, where he has won
great distinction by his personal bravery in
hghting against General Mosquera, by whom he
was taken prisoner and sentenced to be shot
unless he recognized his captor's Government.
This he three times refused to do, and Mosquera
him. He is young officer of great merit, and
decidedly the handsomest man on Santa Annals
staff.
II is expected that in a few days General
and intentions with regard to Mexico, for the
press-N Y Herald.
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In THE YOUNG AND RISING GENERA
u ton, the vegetative powers OF life strong but in
few years, how often the pald hue the lack-ustre
eye and emaciaed and the impossDlity Of appli
cation to mental effort show IFS banetul influenced 1t
becomes evident to the observer that depres
ing influence is checking the development Of the body
Consumption is talked of, and, perhaps the youth
moved from school and sent the country. This is
one of the worst movements. Removed from ordinary
diversions ofthe evechanglng Of the city, the
powers Of the body much eneeb ed to give zest to
heathful aud rural exercise, thoughts turned in
wards upon themselves; the parents heart bleeds In
anxiety, and fancies the gave but waiting Tor it's
victim.
Aasi increase of appetite has grown by what It fed
OE-the energies of theIsystem pTostatec and the
whole economy is deranged.
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THIRD EDITION
EU OP 6.
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THE AUSTRO-GERMAN QUESTION.
FRANCE ASKS FOR EXPLANATIONS
FROM AUSTRIA.
Austria and France Discussing the
Position of Italy.

New YORK, May LET The steamship Jdua
from Liverpool on the 9th, via Queentown on
the 9th, arrived at this port this morning. The
following is summary of the news:-
LIVERPOOL, May 5.--Two tugs left Queens
town to assist the steamship City of Washington,
which is reported to have passed Cape Clear last
evening.
The political situation continues critical
VIENNA, May 4-Evening.-Prussia is said TO
have declined all negotiations on the defni-
tive solution of the question of the Duchies on
the basis proposed by Austria.
PARIS, May 5, P. M.-The Memorial Diplo.
mattque denies that France has made energetic
remonstrances at Vienna relative to the Austrian
ornaments In Venetia, and says that the des-
patch sent to Vienna on the subject was
couched in the most courteous terms, and solely
requested confidential explanations respecting
the OBJECT OF the Austrian preparations.
The Austrian Government replied, protesting
attitude.
France accepted these explanations, and the
result was mutual understanding, according to
which Austria undertakes, should Italy attack
Nenetia independently of France, Austria will
not secure for herself any OF the eventual results
OF victory without the diplomatic intervention
OF France.
1t is asserted that one object of Austria in
menacing Prussia and Italy is to force England
to assent to the convention of a European Con.
gress.
Latest Via Queenstown.
LONDON, May 6.-Prussia has declared to the
Diet that the warlike preparations on her part
are entirely defensive.
The Austrian reply to the last Prussian note
was conciliatory, but she declines to disarm
under present circumstances.
The warlke preparations IN Venetia were being
pushed forward with great energy.
A popular demonstration has taken place in
Padua, where great excitement prevails
1t is rumored that Venetia will Immediately be
placed in a state of siege.
The Paris Bourse closed heavy last evening.
Rentes 64f 65c.
The Bank of Frankfort has raised the rate of
interest 10 per cent.
Nothing has been heard of the steamer Oitg of
Washington since the PrOpOntis left her.
The disabled steamer reported off Crookhaven
was from Melbourne.
Commercial Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL Saturday Evening, NAV 5-Cotton-
Sales to-day 1000 bales, including 1850 bales TO specu-
lators and for export The ket IS quiet and un-
changed. Middling Uplands are quoted at about
13Bd.
Breadstufs The market is quiet and easy
PrOVIsl0ns.-The market is dull
LONDON MONEY MARKET Saturday Evening
May 5.-Consols closed at 86tGG96S tor money
American Stocks-United States Five-twenties
46I61475.
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from Savannah.

NEW YORK, May l6. vFfFhe steamer San Saloa-
dor brings Savannah dates to the 18th instant
The Nesos and Herald contain san account of the
sinking of the steamer Lizzie Baker, plying be-
tween Savannah and Florida, by running on the
distractions below Fort Jackson.
A colored woman has been arrested for In
fanticide, when by her own confession no less
than three of her children had been murdered
by her mother shortly after their birth. The
murderess has escaped.