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The Placer herald., 1867-03-23
Manganese.

Mr.. Chas. Girovert, of Rienze, Missouri,
writes to an exchange relative to the black
oxide of manganese: One of the richest and
perhaps the soflssts species Of this ore ever
found, was discovered in Arkansas, just be-
fore the war, by an English proprietor Of
manganese mines in Germany. This gen
tleman was induced by statement of the
late geographical surveyor Of Arkansas, to
come over and search for conjec,ured de-
posit near Folks Bayou. 1t was found, in
the mountains to the left of Laws Creek
which empties into Folks Bayou about two
miles from BatesviIle, and pronounced by the
discovsrer superior to any that be has ever
worked. There is good deal Of the harder
species in Independence county, especially on
Lafayette Greek.
The Placer herald., 1867-03-23
:JOB PRINTING
JOB PRINTING
Ofevery variety, executed with ne' tncss and
disptch, at reasonable rates.
LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary, are considered as wishing to
continue their subscription.
2. If subscribers wish their papers discontin-
ued publishers may continue to send them until
all charges are paid
8. If subscribers 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 discon-
tinue.
4. Ifsubscribers move to other places with
out informing the publisher, and the parer is
sent to the former direction, they are held re-
sponsible. Notice should always be given of the
removal.
5. The Courts have decided. that refusing to
take paper from the Office or removing and
leaving it uncalled for, is prima facia evidence
Of intentional fraud.
The Placer herald., 1867-03-23

HALTER BREAKING YouNG CoLrs.-Young
colts, when their dams are used in a harness
are frequently troublesome about following,
especially when travelling on the highway,
where they are liable to meet other horses.
1t is common to see young colt run direct
ly away from its dam, when on the road, and
becoming bewildered, no little trouble is re'
quired in bringing it back. To avoid all
annoyance from this source, make a soft
halter suitable for the colts head, and hitch
it TO strong fence, or some other place,
where it cannot run around post and wind
the rope up. 1t may pull for several hours,
but will soon learn to stand. As soon as
accustomed to the halter, the colt may be
taught to lead. by placing the dam few
rods distant from where it is hitched. and
leading it toward her. 1t will be impossible
to lead colt away from its dam, until it has
become we'll accustomed to the halter. BY
spending little time with colt, treating
it with the greatest gentleness, it may be
taught to travel by the side of the dam
wherever she goes. Tie the colts halter to
the backband of the dams harness, so that
it can just reach ber udder. This length Of
halter will prevent the colt running forward
OF the mare when she is travelling. In few
days it will become so gentle that any one
can put on the halter and handle it. When
colts are not accustomed 10 the halter until
they are two years old, they are frequently
very difficult TO manage. But if taught to
lead when quite young, they can often be
changed from one place to another with it,
tle difficulty, and will bs much more man.
ageabIe,
The Placer herald., 1867-03-23

GoArs.-The Cashmere. or more proper.
ly the Angora goat, is becoming quite ia.
vorite with the wool growers, and large i'm.
portations have been recently made. The
Chicago Prairie Farmer says that there are
now about one thousand OF these goats in
Illinois. Mr. Diebl, the most extensive
owner, intends TO revisit tbe East at an early
day, to procure specimens Of still finer
quality, which are found on the shores Of The
Caspian sea. Those already imported
command from $40o to 81, 900 head. and
furnish from three to seven pounds each Of
fine fleece, which rivals silk in softness and
gloss. Besides the Angora goats in Illinois,
there are probably over one thousand scat.
tered over Ohio. Kentucky claims several
thousands, while Gen. Harding, Of Tennes.
see, and some Of bis friends, have focks Of
over . thousand. Indiana has over q thou
sand.
The Placer herald., 1867-03-23
Bill Simpsons Legal Experience.

Many years ago the Legislature OF Tennes-
see passed an act to organize The county OF
McNairy alias Snake. A; that time the coun-
try embraced in the limits of Snake WAS oc'
cupied by sturdy set Of back'woo oodsmen, to-
tally uuacquainted with courts, Jail, etc. The
county assembled at the appointed site for
the purpose Of cutting logs, making boards,
ETC., TO build a courthouse and Jail. The on.
ly theme Of daily conversation, when the
men were assembled, was the court, etc,
None of them had ever seen court in ses'
sion, as yet developed. Each one would
give what his idea was of court, etc.
None. however, were entirely satisfactory
until Bill Simpson was called on to give bis
ideas. He sad he knew all about court
that he had lawsuit in North Carolina.
One of his neighbours hogs kept coming
when he fed his hogs until he got fat. One
morning be got SO ID mad that he shot
the hog. lie thought it would not do to
throw it away, SO he cleaned and sailed it.
Shortly after his neighbor and a man came
TO his house, examined the smoke house, and
took him to town and put him in little Of
fee. About three months after that, this man
came and took him up to a large room. A
large man sat upon high bench man
was sitting at a desk-about a dozen fine
dressed men sat in place that was paled
around. The man put me in a pen just be-
bind him.
lie then called in twelve men, they took
seats in box 10 front Of the ine.dressed men.
The man that was writing gave the twelve
men book and said something about Bill
Simpson and the hog, and he and another Of
the fine dressed men had the biggest quarrel
ever beard. l thought they would fight eve'
ry minute, but they didn't. 1t was Bill Simp.
son and the hog, and the hog and Bill Simp,
son, and sometimes Mr.. Simpson. but id
seldom. After they had qui, quarreing the
big man talked awhile TO twelve men, and
they went out and staid short time, and
came back and said something to the man at
the desk. The man on the bench said some
thing 10 the man who put me in Office, and
be took me out and tied me to persimmon
tree, and commenced fighting me with cow
hide, and it made me so id mad tha shook
all the persimmons off the tree.
The Placer herald., 1867-03-23

New Bu1Lp1xa MArER1AL.-Sand, mixed
with a solution OF silcate Of soda, is report
ed to make stone Of unequaled hardness.
It can be bast into any form, and OF any
tint while soft, when laid in cement OF the
same; may be .aid to produce an almost
solid rock. A company is manufacturing
il in Chicago.
The Placer herald., 1867-03-23

PROFITABLE TO PARIs.-In a late speech
delivered in the House of Representatives
by Mr.. Morrill,, Chairman of the Committee
of Ways and Means, be stated, as one of the
extraordinary draughts on the resources of
the United States for the year 1867, that,
1000 of our people would visit the Paris
Exposition. at an average expenditure of
$1,000 each. This foots up an aggregate of
Sl05 100000, threefourtbs of which will
be paid out in Paris and other towns of
France. If fEugland Italy, Germany, Dutch
land and Russia do as well in proportion to
their wealth, the Exposition will be the great.
est harvest TO the Paris sbopkeepers that
they have ever experienced. 1t will bring
into France several hundred millions Of for.
eign cash, that otherwise would have re-
mained at home. This is the cunning way
in which the Emperor wins over the favor Of
The 6ouygo'se. He is an incompatible genius
in governing lie Ievies taxes on all the
nations 10 t1atter the vanity and fill the pur.
ses OF the most restless people in the world
who, but for this splendid fete in honor OF
industry would very likely be plotting a
revolution in favor of the 'Republc' or a
conspiracy in favor OF the Cs,ut de Cham
bord. America pays Slo5, 100000 to help
keep the peace in France.
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@ Never attempt 10 strike the guilty
where, by misdirected or too hasty blow
the innocent, the gallant, and the good
may suffer. Never attempt to expose vii.
lain, il your efforts in so doing are likely to
lnjure the unsuspecting dupes Of his artifce.
Never wager more than you carry in your
pocket. Never shake hands with man if
you are not glad to see him. Never forget
when you meet, to recognize your friends,
and be even more careful to offer your
sautation to those who are poor. Never
run extravagantly into debt. for it is the BY
path which leads to moral destruction. New
er quarrel without sufficient cause, but if it
be necessary that you take up a quarrel
then see that you quarrel firmly to the end.
Never betray the confidence Of any one, es-
pscially woman.
The Placer herald., 1867-03-23

~ The snow is melting very fast st
Meadow Lake
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Good Bread and Crackers,

The Rural urges the importance OF good
bread. l compliment your Judgment, for
would not exchange one loaf OF bread for the
best cake baked. OF course the cake is good
In its place, but bread is the staff OF life. If
we dine at a table spread with sweatmeats
and have poor bread, our meal is spoiled: but
if we have plenty OF good hop-y yeast bread.
flor / think that best and health iest,j good
sweet butter, nice cup of coffee or tea, am
sure the cook will receive praise.
/ Will send one of several good recipes.
Take from three to five potatoes; boil 80 as to
have water enough left when they are cooked
10 pour over about pint OF -four: mash the
potatoes, put them in, stir we'll, and II not thin
enough add little cold water; when 1t is
cool pu in teacup of gooC hop yeast, stir
we'll, and set in q warm place; stir down a
few times, for it may find its way over the
top Of the crock if you do not watch it; then
put in cool place until morning, and SET
with good fresh buttermilk or sour milk
When light, mix stiff, knead half an hour
lei 1t rise again, then mould into loaves Dc
net let it rise too much before baking, for that
is the great secret. II raised too much the Loaf
will be fiat, the bread coarse. grained, and i,
will dry out soon. II it is not so light when
right. Keep some OF the yeast 70 start another
time, by putthrg cold water over it. and set.
ting IN the cellar.
SODA CRACKERS In one quart OF -four mix
one heaping teaspoon OF cream tartar; add q
lump Of butter little larger than a hens egg
well m bbed in the flour; teaspoon OF soda In
halfa pint OF sweet milk-the ne wer the mlll
the better, if cold: wet 1t up hard; roll it on
so that it will appear fiaky Bake in quich
oven. and give close attention. They are nice
NINA, in Rural New Yorker. - 81, 4
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ATTEMPT AT SUICIDR-CURIoUs COMPLICA.
r1oNs.-On Thursday morning the ferrymen
and others on the Jersey side OF CoArtla ndt.
street ferry were startled by seeing Young
woman leap overheard from the ferry bridge.
Her object was doubtless to cut short q
wretched existence: but the ferry hands res
cned her. Her name is PhGbe A. Chaddick,
DaTEstaedt, whom she had caused to be ar.
rested that very day on a charge OF bigerys "
The case 10 complicated. but the priacipai
facts appear to be as follows: In March, 1866.
Miss Chaddick married the Professor. know :
ing at the time, IT is said that he had wife
living in Europe. They dwelt together as hus.
band and wife nearly eighteen months. during
which period che bore a daughter. of whom
Herr Darns taedt is the reputed IA Their. Sud.
denly, hewever, tho Professors first wife ar.
rived in New York, and her unlocked for ad !.
two; but the cup OF her sorrows were filled to
overfio wing by the fckleness and inAdelity OF
her usbaGd; tor he now aought 70 take id
vaniaRe OF the In validity Of his second marri-
age, and 10 cast OF Phoebe, 90 that he mixht
make room for q new rival named Lizzie Fos.
selman. But Miss g. was not to be .hus easily
shut flied OF. The moment she heard OF the
Professors design she determined to battle him
by causing hts arrest for bigamy. This case
able 10 show that bis frst wife had some time
before obtained q divorce from him. So he was
liberated, and left free to prosecute his isuit
with the girl Fosselman. Phoebs aow threat
ened personal violence to Lizzie II she persist.
ed In encouraging the falfhless Professor. This
inciscfetion made Phoebe the aggressof, and 90
mics FosselmAu obsAlned o warrant Tor her ar.
rest, on receiving Intelligence Of which she At
tempted suicide 40 above,-Y. =. Tribgns.
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FROM CANADA.
Election Ri0ts-Two Men Killed and Thir.
WouDded.

MONTREAL. Sept. The elections conclud-
ed here yesterday. MCGEE had a majority of
fve hundred to start on. but Devlin gained
steadily on him all day. At one O'Clock row
took place in Griffntown, in the course Of
which three men were seriously beaten and
kicked, and were finally taken away for dead.
kept the lead throughout the day, and at the
close OF the polls had q majority OF 279. As
soon as the polls were closed mob Of about
six hundred strong rushed up st. James street
10 Mechanics Hall, McGee's headquarters
and attacked those present at the meeting in
progress. They broke il the windows,
smashed furniture, and completely Quilted the
BAN IN attempting to get at MCGEE and his
commute The citizens thus attacked rallied
and defended themselves. Revolvers were
drawn on all sides and serious riot ensued
After the fight lad been for some time in pro
grefs srropg detachment of police and the
cavalry force came upon the scene. The mob
cou ID not withstand the repeated charges of an
organized body, and were completely routed,
after having made stout resistance. About q
dozen OF the rioters were captured by the sol.
diers and the police, and were only with the
greatest difficulty saved from the vengeance of
the enraged citizens, who surged excitedlv
lynch them ~ Their efforts 10 take the prs.
oners from the custody OF the officers Of the
law were, however. vain. One man killed,
about thirty serious casualties from clubs and
stones used in the fight, and half dozen CUR.
shot wounds are reported as the sum OF the
injuries suffered by the citizens in the course
OF the melee. The MOB broke in the windows
of the residences of prominent MCGEE men,
and boldly threatened 10 sack the Gazette
once. At present all places Of business are
closed, and another outbreak is expected TO-.
night. Great excitement and trepidation pre-.
vail among the people. Cartier was elected
by majority OF four hundred This morning,
owing 10 the renewed indications Of a fresh
outbreak, the houses Of McGee and his friends
were barri caded in anticipation Of visit from
enemies in force. During the bloody battle of
last night about dozen more citizens are re.
ported as severely injured. One policeman
wac killed by blow from slungshot. All is
quiet this morning.
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FROM MEXICO

Execution of Cen O,Horan-Santa Anna
about TO be Tried-Naximilian's Body
Abolished.
BY the Cuba Cablel
HAVANA, Sept. Our Vera Cruz dates are
10 Sept. !, and from the Capital to Aug. IS
They were received to-day by the Eae,ish
ste amer Mersey, which brings lot Of I'm.
perlal refugees The reported arrival at Vera
~ SIn , OF Maximlllans body is contradicted. 1t
Is also contradicted that his body was mutt
lated Commander Roe, OF the gunboat Ia.
cony, by request OF The Austrian commander,
claimed the body Of the Emperor, and his re-.
.uest has been listened to. Acting Consul
Oferoourg, in the absence of French, Belgian
and Italian Consuls, is acting as a medium Of
Somm uhIcatlon Tor their Governments. Mr..
FIumb mas not yet arrived in Mexico.
Inc supreme Government has ordered the
case OF Santa Anna to proceed Santa Anna
mas EN- pioyed counsel, and his defence is being
al y ueIetaro, including Castillo, have been
pardoned.
Gen. O'Horan, on the 18th, was sentenced bv
court-martial 10 be shot on Wednesday at 6 A.
NJ. The sentence was carried ont on The Pla.
z1eia de Mexcoalco, against the remons,rances
81 the American Minister. O'Horan left letters
10 indicate his memory.
President Juarez has decreed a con vacation
OF mexican people for the purpose Of electing
president, congressman, and magistrates of
Tue supreme court Lopez, the traitor, has
puollsheo an account of the siege OF q uereta-
70, and seeks to establish the fact that its fall
was not The result of treason. Gen. Corona
mas gone TO Guadaljara. Porf1rio Diaz' troops
commenced their march from Mexico to Te-
nuacan. Gen. Pavon has been nominated Gov.
ernor OF Tamaulipas. Jesus Gonzales Orte.
ga case was awaiting the action of Congress
a ne soclety OF the Sisters OF Charity has been
abolished, and another under the patronage of
me Republic established. A conducta with one
million dollars had lett San Lais Potosi for
vera cruz. chihuahua gold fields have been
Welding largely. The merchants pay sIs per
Ounce there. A large supply of munitions OF
war has bsen forwarded from Texas to Chi
huahna, to repei the Indians and fillibustsrs.
GeA. Comonfort's remains Wsra brought to tina
capital on August 18th, and dsposlst in the
Pantecn
"A City OF Mexico letter, dated July %, SAWS
IA resident JRarez has completed the fer.
HndtoR OF DIS lew S.ahinAs Ts- Ala
,ry has lei laid Off ,n,o n,,;; as conn;
..hich Reeulez, DIas EscObedo Corona and
Alvarez have been assigned commands.
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THE EVENING STAR.
FROM CDRA
STRIKE among Cigars Makers-Obiect of the
Negro Risings in Santiago-Nesro Insur-
reetion in st. Thomas, &c.

STRIKE among Cigars Makers-Ob;ec, If IN
Negro Risinss in Santiago-Nesro Insur-
rection in St. Thomas, &c.
HAVANA, September S, via KEY WEST, Sep
TENDER THE cigar makers OF this city are
making earnest endeavors to induce all among
their Cuoan Workmen to act unan mopsly and
declare themselves on a strike, not for higher
wages, IN one sense Of the word, but for the re :.
farn OF the pay they were receiving in the early
part OF the year, before the new tax law went
INTO force. At that time, on account Of q
lnH In the export trade, they allowed their EN- i.
ployers to reduce their wages. Now that the
aforsaid cause is removed, and that they find
themselves obliged TO pay double tor necessa.
mes, as everytnIng Is increased in value, they
their needy families. The city authorities
take sides with the wealthy employers in grind.
rig down the poor TO star wing condition, and
the Governor comes ont with an order en- Join.
ing II upon the former not to take any opera
uves unless provided with a certificate from
the police ward, admonishing them that they
shall be held sponsibe for failing to report
every application made demanding higher
wages, and 10 be dealt with as disturbers of
the public peace for the offence. The Diario
and Prensa. as worthy advocates of despo,.
ism, endorse this resolution as q wise act
showing the right spirit in our Governor, All
can be ascribed to the reforms lately inaugu
rated here.
The Captain General has forbidden the
transmission Of any messages through the cable
TO Key West until the line is opened to the pub
nc Accounts from Key West announce the
Wa va as waiting IOT the weather to moderate
before laying the cable at Key West. The line
10 Punta Rosa has been thoroughly tested and
Is perfect.
The sugar crop estimates drawn thus far
snow tnls years yield TO be about the same as
the previous year. There appears to be a large
increase Of exports.
Tne object OF the negro raising in Santiago
ue CUBA " as to attack the Spaniards and pro.
claim their freedom. Two more Of the negroes
nave been arrested, on a coffee estate. near
Cobre, on the confessions Of those previously
principal offenders
1t IS reported from St. Thomas that there has
open sort Of uprising OF about 800 negroes,
They attacked the fort, but were quickly re-
pulsed, with five killed and several wounded
About fifty OF them have been imprisoned
Inc uprising is said to have been caused by
some sanitary measures decreed by the COVER.
nor and the board Of health
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FOREIGN NEWS,

LONDON, Sept. 9-Evening-The report from
Ecnstanlinople that the British captives ia
Abyssnia have gained their freedom proves to
on without foundation in fact
LONDON, Sept 9-Evening.-The Sublime
Porte has again intimated TO the European
powers that 1t cannot admit OF any interveu-
ton on their part in the affairs in Gambia,
and, therefore, absolutely declines to adept
the project Of the Joint commission OF in :
qairy-
PARIS, Sept. Sine speech made by the
Grand Duke of Baden Al the opening Of the
Diet at Calsruhe. in which he advocated an
alliance with the North German Confedera.
tion, fIves rise again TO feeling Of uneasinsss
IN political circles Fears are entertained that
the recent complications will be renewed, and
questions may arise which will again disturb
the tranq utility of Europe.
GENEVA, Sept. 9-Evening.-The delegates
20 the Peace Congress are arriving from all
parts OF Europe. General Garibaldi has
reached here from Florence. His reception by
MS IrrBcs and the citizens Of Geneva was
most enthusiastic. He made q speech. and
declared his purpose to move on Rome
was unaIteraoie, and the plan OF action,
though deferred, would soon be carried int
effect
PARIS. Sept. 9-Evsning-Dr. Louis Desire
Veron, the celebrated French pubiicist. died
to-day. He was SO years Of age.
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PROPOSALS.
DROPOSALS FOR MEAT.

WAsHINeroN, d. O., September s. 1857
Sealed proposals. lof the form furnished by the
w e !sisidf'ss
NJ, for ali the FRESH and C9RNED BEEF and
MUTTON required By the sHbsisIenos Depart
ineton, Md, Fort Foote, Nd, and Fort Whipple,
The Fresh Beef required fer sale to officers sup.
piled from the Washington Depot to be of the
finest quality, OF select parts, both from the hind
ofscer in Charge Of Is. sales may desire re- .' " ~
All the meats wi be subjected to rigid inspec-
ton; to be of excellent marketable quality ana in
quiI for the troops to be Of equal proportions OF
fore and hind quarters; necks, shanks, and kid
ney tallow not received.
chases in the open market will be made at the ex-
pense Of the contract or.
The contractor viii be required to deliver the
meat at the store house, at the places named,
where he will distribute 1t in such quantities, and
at such times, as an officer of the Subsistence De-
Separate proposals will be received for supply
ing either of the above named places and With
either article Of the meat required except the Pro-
which, must Be for e both Kinds Of fresh beef re-
qured, for sales well as issues, and no Proposal
will be entertained which does not comply with
price for both sales and issues will be considered
bids. -...r
Payment to be made at this Office monthly, for
all Meat purchased, or when in funds for the pur-
pose. ..f
An questions respecting qnality and condition
win be settled by the officer of the Subsistence De-
parfment receiving the Meat
=. Proposals will be received for six months, from
Inst d Of sm psss the
Bids must be endorsed Proposals for -, at
-" and addressed to the under signed,
se7-5t Major and q g n 4 A