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The Placer herald., 1868-10-17
Buchanan Tunnel Comnv
Notice of Assessment.

Notice is hereby given that at a MEETING oc
Of said Mining Company, held at Yankee JIM !.
$685. an ooay o y d Sp'smeer the
gold coin, was levied, and that the foowin ~
shareholders are delinquent in the sevsr.S9
amounts set opposite The names and number Of
shares:
John Cooney, II shares. SIS 90
49, Burke, ............ SO 90
Christian NOUS ............ SO 90
Now if the above delinquent amounts are MT
paid TO the undersigned. Secretary, at YANKEE.
Jims, above County and State, on or before
Monday, November I'd, 1868, said shares will he
sold according to law, or so much thereof as will
pay said delinquent amounts, and all costs and
expenses OF sale. JERRY HALEY,
Sep 12-8w Secyeto,,
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17

Ar7ESr1oN.-Will the Secretaries of the
different Democratic Clubs throughout the
county? Send US the names Of the officers Of
their respective clubs. 1t isimportaut that we
should have them all on file 10 this Office, for
leasons which all can understand. We urge
compliance with this request.
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17

CoRREcrIoN.-Ia the logogriph we pub
Iisbed on the first side Of the HERALD last
week, where 225 letters are so arranged that
by commencing with the u.s." in the center,
Seymour and Blair were spelled more than
ESQ times, the types made it say commence
with the letter IL" when it should have
haan rs.
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17
Estray Notice..

Taken up by the undersigned as an estray, one
large Bay Mare, about Sept. 18th, 1868, at Secret
Town, Placer county; said Mare is branded or
left hip with character resembling Y; had no
shoes on; is about IL hands high, and some six
years old.
The owner is hereby notified to prove property,
pay charges, and take her away.
Sep 2G-lm s. NJ EVERHART
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17

TOR THE HOLIDAYS of 1869, containing
T. Christmas Story. Parlor Plays, Magic Sports
Odd Tricks, Queer Experiments, Problems, Puz-
sles, etc. Address, ADAxS 4 co. Publish.
err, 26 Broom6eld St., Boston, Mas:
Oct. 17-lm
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17
Notice of Final Settlement
In the Probate Court of Placer County,
State of California:

In the matter of the estate of THOMAS HOLDEN,
deceased, notice is hereby given that JAMES
MOORE, Administrator Of the Estate of THOMAS
HOLDEN, deceased, has rendered and presented
for settlement and filed in said Court his Final
Account of his administration of said Estate, and
that Saturday, the Gath day Of October A. D. 1868,
being day Of Term Of this Court, to wit {: the
September Term, A. D. 1868, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
has been duly appointed by the Probate Court
Of Placer county, for the settlement Of said &C.
count, at which time any person interested in
said Estate may appear and file his exceptions in
writing, to the said account, and contest the
same
&. G.. SEWELL, Cierk
By Il. N. CAMPBELL, Deputy
Auburn, Sept. Esd, 1868
TWEED u CRAIG,
Attorneys for Administrator
Sep 26-4w
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17

Hurt by RocKEr.-Gsorge Russell, a
wel-knowu resident OF Cortez and Austin
New, was severely hurt BY the careless ex'
plosion Of rocket few days since.
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17

The Hartford Post says: "Governor Sey.
mour's letter don't hold water" Then it is
like Grants stomach.
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WASHOE HOTEL.
Cisco, Placer County, California.
JAMES gibson, :. Proprietor

( This we'll known Hotel, located in one of the
lveliest business points in the county, is now in
complete order.
THE TABLE will always be supplied with the
best the market affords.
THE BEDS are good, clean and comfortable.
very choicest, Wines, Liquors Cigars, etc., and no
pains will be spared to render all customers, both
transient and permanent, comfortable.
The proprietor solicits the patronage of the
public. Oct lift
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17

THOMAS BOYCE, No. 80 Exchange Build
ing, on California street, San Francisco, is
authorized to solicit advertisements and sub
scriptions in that city for the HERALD, aud re-
eeipt for the same.
H. W. STARR, of Lincoln, is authorized to act
as our agent in that place.
P. E. WEBER, is authorized TO act as our
agent in Gold Run and vicinity.
B. D. DUNNAM is our authorized Agent at
Michigan Bluff
THOMAS DUNN is authorized to act as our
Agent at Forrest Hill.
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17

IF YOU HAVE NEVER USED THIS REMEDY-TRY 1T
PONDS EXTRACT OF'HAM MAN OR
always promptly relieves and often permanent
ly cures Burns, Scalds, Cuts, Bruises, Soreness,
Lameness, Sprains, rheumatism Boils, Ulcers,
Old Sores, Wounds; etc .4lso, Toothache, Head
ache, Neuralgia, Sorethroat, Hoarseness, Collie,
Diarrhea, and all Hemorrhages and Piles This
invaluable preparation is the product of Il simple
shrub, the HamameliS Virginia or Witch Hazel,
obtained by peculiar process Of distilation, by
which the medicinal properties Of the plant are
retained, and the tannin and coloring matter re-.
jected
Manufactured by Humphreys Homeopathic
Medicine Co agents for the Pacific Coast, HOS
TETTER, SMITH X Co, Wholesale Druggists,
San Francisco.
IF YoN HAVE NEVER USED THIS MEDICINE-TRY 1T
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17
E L A STlC S p on c e,
GOT Market Street, San Francisco.
STANDARD SOAP COMPANIES
Washing Powder.
Sold by all Grocers

A GENTS wanted for Warrcn's Household PLY
II stefan. No family should he without is;
contains 400 illustrations address Pacific Pub
fishing Company, San Francisco
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17

NRaVELLNG S.4LESyNE.N TV.A.VTED
L for Manufacturing Company. Rare chance
for profitable business. ADDRESS F. DEwING u Co
San Francisco
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17

AMERICAN Water Packing! Ill Metal |!
SUEM ERGED Non Freezing! always in
FOME' Order Send for a circular
to the Pacific Pump Manufacturing Co, 3l9 Cali
fornia street, San Francisco
The Placer herald., 1868-10-17
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
FRANK. p. BLAIR
OF MISSOURI.
OF NEW YORK

FOR CONGRESSMAN-2 DISTRICT,
JAMES w. COFFROTH, of sacramento.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24

Debility and Erm

Both resut from the lack Of ability 20 convert the
food into nutrment. How necessary thee, for those
suffering from these alarming symptoms to imme-
daley reeort to . remedy that will strengthen the
stomach aud digestive organs. For soon as this
desirable object has been accomplished, the health
improves, and the patient resumes his usual per-
eonal appearance. iiOSTETTERS STOMACH
BITTERS have attained a world wide popularity in
such and hare been proven the bes. and safest
means of removing constipation. toning the etom-
ach giving energy to the liver and relieving every
symptom OF netvoueness and depression Of spirits.
lts cheering and beneficial effects highly spoken
of thousands. Who owe 70 II their restoration to
health. No restorative in the annals Of medicine
has attained the came popularity In the short space
ottime It has been before the public. OF has the
high endorsements accorded to this excellent tonic.
Many other preparations, pusportins to be correc-
tiyes have been introduced, and have persisted one
by one, while the popularity Of HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS continues to incrsas and ID
now recognized ~ . standard household imedicine.
Inc euceese which attends the use Of the Bitters
evincee At once tr virtues In oil cases Of debav and
diseases Of the stomach Certificates almost with
out number have been Published, affecting ito truly
miraculous power In removing those painfal and
ieaffuI diseases And At this time It seems idle 10
90 moro than call attention to the great remedy Of
the age, In order 70 awaken public attention "a ~
excellence. tits the only preparation OF The Mind
nat 10 reliable In all cascs and tits therefore worthy
/ Of the aloicted. ''"'
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24
fGf1MoNtAL OF MEDICAL MEN.
10pwy pot~r Wyhfs~ 90 Al rMn~ - 80

USVNt FOiN1. Whtto co. Afk.,E nay ., Is.
De J0ux BriIs-pear Sir: Last February was In
LOut purcha sing dr9e, and got some Of your
Ssrsspsrsila and Cedron Btters. Ny sosiiu-lsw who
WAS with me In TIE store had been down with rheu
ristism Tor some time. commenced on the Bitters,
and coon found his general health improved. DIR.
Gist who had been in bad health tried thcn and he
also improved DR.. Coffee, who had been In bad
health for several years-etomach and liver affected
he improved very much by the Of your Differs
Indeed the Ccdron Btters has given yon grcss popu
larty in this settlement. think could cell greet
quantity of your medicines this fall-especially OF
your Cedron Bitters and Ssrsapafila. Ship me via
Memphis. caro- Rickett = Nicely. Respectfully.
ost29-deod&wly C. b. WAiHKR
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24

Iu6 0nkAI E0AAlh AEMEDI fOh lKIIEGU
LAK1TlES.
These Drops area scientifically compounded nuid
preparation. and better than any Pills. Powders. O.
No-srums Being liquid. their action 10 direct ard
p.s"'e rendering them rellsble, speedy and ess-
.n spec'ne Tor the Of sl distractions and su-
$3.50. y nature Their popularity is indicated b.
ss 20 mat ovcr isooo hos,.es are annsally cold
.11 eo'''aned BY the iadies Of she United ststss,
49, one 81 whom speak in the .,ronres, .erms OF
" 'nef greet merits. They are r.pa,v t.ni.e
sne pisee OF every other Female i,er,.s ~.
sldered By allwhc know auehi Of shss ana are Co.
sno noss inialible preparation u me .ssS
sof the care Of all female conplants fhs me Mo,io
al oostructsons OF nature, and the ,,. ee0vvsi o.
health regularity and strength Explyris Muon OF
stating when they may be ueed and expla,rss M
ana why they should not. &C uld nor he 49, wneA
eut producing effects contrary to nntnrs.s N WIZ
ws, viii he found carefully fcded ssuund eseh ~
De. with the written signature Of Juux L Lro. ;s
out which none are genuine.
Prepared BY DR.. JOHN L. LYON 1ps Cham, q.
New Haven. Conn.,. who can be consulted ethr, -.
scnaiy. cr by msii tcnclo~ing etrmp, concernrr !,
private diseases and female wcakneseea -
sold By Dsu9gtses eyerywhese.
eeass.l 49, - ~ s = q -
= tsoo6W1S
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24


NRY A BOTTLE AND BE CONVINCED IT
will only cost ron your time in using II, II it does
you no good.
DIR. Tobias Venetian I.iniinent.
Az an External Remedy In cases OF Chronic Rheu
matism. Chapped Hands, Mosquito Bites Stiffness of
the Joints and Contraction OF the Muscles, Head
ache. Cuts. Bruises, Pains in the Limbo, Back and
Chest. Sores, Toothache, Stings OF Insects and
sprsine. its wonderful curative powers are maraeu-
Ions.
Taken Internalo in ehees OF Sick he adache, Cole,
Bowel Complaints. Cholera, Dyeentery, Vomiting
and Dyspepsia. its soothing and penetrating quail
ties felt ~ soon - taken. ~ II the reader or
his iriends have any complaint named In this adver
tisement, try the Venetian Liniment. Remember II
you do not find relief you can have your money re-
funded. Ask for DR.. Tobias Venetian Liniment and
take no other. is pleasant to take and clean 10
use and cradicates the disease from the system so
that It does not return aa IL the case after using the
many Lnimente. Pain killeIe, and Oils, now Hood
ing the country. that only stop the pain while the
article IL being used, and then return.
Price 50 cents per bottle. Sold by all Drnsgists
IppOt ~ Cor tlandt street. N Y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24

Schench's Seaweed Tonic.-IAh
medicine. invented by DR.. J. II. SonxssK. Of Pills
dsIphia. IL intended to dissolve the food and mahe
Into chyne the nrss process OF digestion BY clean
sing the Stom ach with Schcncks Mandrake Pills, the
Tonic soon restores the appetite and food that could
not be eaten before using II will be easily digested
Consumption esnnot be cured By schenck's Pulmo-
mic Syrupuncss the stomach and liver Is made healthy
and the sdpetit restored hence the Tonic and Pills
IRE required in nearly every case Of consumption. A
half dozen bottles OF the SEAwEED TONIC and
three four bh1cs Of the MANDRAKE PILLS will
cure any ordinary case Of dyspepsia
d. SoHrscE makes professional visits IN New York,
Boston. and at hs principal Office in Philadelphia
every week. See daily papers OF each place, or bis
pamphlet on consumption for his days for visitation
Pleasc observe when purchasing that the two ike
nesses OF the Doctor. In the last stage OF Con
sumption. and the other hs he nows Ia perfect health
are on the Government stamp
Sold by all Druggists and DcaleYe, price 81 .sier
bottle OF 81 80 the halfdoxen All letters for adv
should be addressed 10 DR. Schencks Principal Once
No. 15 North 9Th Street. Philadelphia Pa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24
AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS

vIcKsBrRa, Mss. Aug. Q. 1868.
DR- Jonx brLL-Dear Sir Il am happy to state to
you that have used Jour valuable Cedron Bitters
with great benefit To myself In general debility and
prosssation of ms system produced by the unhealthy
aud miasmatic influence of the Missisepui River
around vicksburg. confidently recommend lite use
to al persons who exposed to unhea thy climates
N r.s
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24

TOW bTHfiuTGtH =
When disease Ii In the system It may be said to be
an intruder Brandreth's Pills are sort OF Police.
which being swallowed. seze the intruder and cause
. disturbance, when Nature tuius them both out Of
her domains together. Nature always tries to 70.
store health. hut, alas IL not always able Being
assisted by BRANDRETHS PILLS aad mild diet,
she never fails, when this great medicine 10 used In
season Over hundred years has proved The truth
OF this assertion In fact, their insures the cure
OF all disease of the human body. whether chronic or
recent Infections or otherwise because they purify
the blood and increase safely the action Of the
creting and se~fetinR vessels. The sick gain new
powers Of life from Brandreths Pills. flower that
10 fading gathers viguS from a refreshing rain
Prlrcipal ONCE, Brandrcth House, New York.
Sold nv all ururpiefa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24

A NEw WonK NJ Hsxxy WAND Bxscu.
Ea.-Ancsg The enterprises Of tho present
yser l. new publishing house, that Of J.
y. FosD 4 Co. The senior partner Of thiS
senesrn he's been for many years 10 the
srsds. having. for the past elevec years, been
osssger Of the subscription department for
the ArrLxspss. A. the new house propose
70 publish chiefly on the subscription plan,
they are evideatly starting With fair pros
pec's. The work which they will first TO-
sue 10 Life Of Christ, By Rev. Hxsay
WARD BsrcaEn; and it woald BE- hard to
ma IN this country 4 man better At, in all
sense, 70 undertake the writing Of such :
book. II Is already under wav. =. -
seen from the annexed letter from ~.
BsEcnxx to his publishers and. As i, id,
b issued in parts, We may soon look for
che regular announcement OF it,
BsooxLrS, Thursday, Jan, 10, 1868.
J. B. Ford d Co..
0EsrlsHRS,-la am at work upon the Lif,
q CAeist, with all diligence. and shall press
forward - fast ~ other engagements will
pesmit. ! have long contemplated this Ia.
bee Of love, and rejoice that am permit.
~. 70 begin Il under such favorable
aaspisss.
Tbe materials are abundant The dill.
eultv lie h selection. The last thirty year,
haSe bro1Ght % he consideration Of this
subjsee mere leAfning and eloqusnce than
ov0 dieoGeod. .U11hin the same epace al
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24

We notice in the specials" Of cotem
perAry tho statement that "thc grots
receipts of the P,s,-Oflice Department for
last year were H. 900, 900 and the expenses
ele .ooC 900, thus leaving . deficiency OF
$4,000, 600. According to the rcpor. II tho
Postmaster General, the receipts for the
Last fiscal year, including the special ap-
propriations made for sea and land service
aud for carrying FIRE, mail matter, amount
ID 70 s.9,e7s, 66s The expenditures
for all purposes amounted to $le,-
2s5. Asa. leaving an unexpcnded balance
of&.l3.2lo.
From this report /, appears that the or
binary expenses of the Postal Department,
not including mail transportation provided
for by special mail appropriations, amount
ed TO sls. o4s .si6 ~.
The ordinary receipts, including the
amount drawn under the appropriation for
carrying free mail matter, amounted to
$i6. ISL ,o26.s7, showing an excess of ex.
pcnditures above receipts Of s. ,90G,1 $50 %,
which vas met by unexpenied balances Of
former appropriations. The estimated ex-
pcnditures for the current fiscal year
amount to ST. 1877 300. The estimated or
binary receipts for the current year. incud-
ing the standing appropriation Of $500, 900
for carrying flee mail matter, and the spec
isl appropriations for tho California. China
and Brazil mails. amount TO sic, 262 500,
showing ar estimated excess of expendi-
lures over receipts Of s4,515 geo for the
current year. But there arc undrawn bal
anc,s to the credit Of the department, Of
the appropriations heretofore made, amount
ing to two millions, which being deducted
viii leave deficiency TO be supplied from
the Treasury Of a.. 575. goo. I, !. to nee,
this expected deficiency that the Postal
Department has applied TO tho COMMITTEE
on Appropriations for an appropriation Of
two and half millions Of do lars.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24
Royal Havana Lottery Of tuba.

IV,0U
&C.. &C. Prixes paid in Gold. Prizes Ca.hed and
information given by GEORGE UPHAM,
aug7-d&wiy CO N. Main St.. Providence. Il. !.
II s said OF the ladies of France, that as class,
they are the handsomest in the world. With their
rosy cheeks and black hair, w q can help but think
SOY Dr. velpau's Pills never fail to make the COM
plsxion of healthy and rosy hue. Ladies'. try them
Sold by all druggists
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24
Expenses of the state Depart.
lmemt.
From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star
Congress has called for and received a re-
port oil the incidental expenses of the State
Department. ID would be fortunate for The
country, says the New York Commercial
Advertiser, if the same integrity and econ
omy existed and was practiced on the 9TH
or departments Of the Government There
is no man who devo,ss more time and tai
ents TO the public service than the Secrcta-
RI of State. TO this he adds strict economy
IN the disbursement Of public money, while
his muniiicen; Inequalities consume both
bis salary and his personal income.
The average cost of publishing the laws
Of the United States In the newspapers ap-
pointed for that purpose, during the years
1861 to 1866 inclusive, was $24, 52i per an
mum.
In 1868 the cost was $57 $50.
Previous to 1867 tho matter Was wholly
under the control of the Secretary of State.
In 1867 Congress gave the appointment Of
the newspapers and the fixing Ct the rates
within limit, to the clerk Of the House Of
Representatives.
In 1860 the salaries Of all our Consuls ex-
c.eded their fees by $l52, $40 30, which
was about the average for the preceding
years.
In 1866 their fees returned TO the United
States Treasury exceeded their salaries by
$a9, 400, and the returns for s67-6s prom
ise nearly the same result
That is, under former Administrations,
our consular system ecst us $50, 600,
while under the present it pays a ne, revs-
nue. Of nearly 100000.
80.
TnE election OF Allen G. Thurman 10 the
United States Senate by the Legislature Of
oaio is a gratifying event to the Conscrva
tive men OF the whole country. Judge
Thurman is one of cur ablest statesmen,
and just such men as he are needed in the
councils of the nation
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24

The Pioneer thinks that there have beea
800 children bonn in 81. Paul during Tie
pase yess.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24

Costlveness is aggravated by
The use OF stropg pargativcs. The only rational
treatmen, is some gentle laxative and tonic like Dr.
H.rssos's PsrlsrAu,Ic LozEssns. These never
weaken but gradually restore nature. They remove
opore,sion Dixs ness, IL Gdaehe. and every form OF
Indigestion also. iheony proper REM dy for Plies,
either bleeding or otherwise
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-24
"A Party Of Ynnk &C latrls AbrOs 4
The Boston Courier says:

The Boston Courier says:
"Some half dozen pretty young women
Of Lowell, Mass, who are now travelling in
Europe under the charge of governcss or
or duenua. while viewing the lions OF Lon
don, were amused to find themselves the
observed Of all observers, though they could
not determine what particular nature it
was in their Appearance that caused all
heads to turn as they passed them, oil lips
TO wreath into smile, and all tongues to
frc me the one word americans" cit was
the same in Liverpool writes the conduc-
trcss of the party but we battered our
selves that we would I've utterly lost in the
thfong of London. On the contrary, We
seem TO attract almost as much attention
(and admiration as the city clock just
round the corner in Cheapsidc, where the
Ginning perfo' mances Of quartct,e Of au-
tomato, consisting Of Father Time, a young
maiden, noble savage, and fourth figure,
character undetermined, draw . crowd OF
gaping spectators to the opposite side o.
the street every quarter Of an hour.
I've have pondered in vain the ques-
ton, wherein consisted the difference be-
tween ourselves and the dowdy English
women We met, and can only conjecture
that we are more neatly dressed (wo wear
only our travelling dresses,) and arrange
our hair in high coils, instead Of low water
falls. BE that ~ it may, cur "top-knots"
will not come down SO long IS tie atten
ton we attract is 30 respectful as j, has
been hitherto. and affords us only council
and assistance. My idea Of burly, gruff
John Bull is undergoing "a ssa-chance. into
something rich and strange" As seen in
London he is not big, he is not brusauc.
He volunteers civilly the most useful in
formation. and bows courteously on leaving
US.
with genuine Yankee curiosity. We
we're using up large quantity Of "eape
seed" before Buckingham Palace, pcepins
through the railingr; one OF the soldiers Of
the guard coming down upon his beat, stop
ped and with amilc Of intense amusemeut.
but very civil air, accosted us thus: =
Excuse me. ladies', but you must rot loiter
here"
"'rhey needn't have been afraid Of our
stealing the pattern Of the palace, for, how
ever regal il may be within, its exterior is
certainly excelled by many block Of build.
ings in Fifth avenue, and is utterly eclipscd
by thu. Michigan Terrace, Chicago; indeed
only the '. r. on the gateway and the az
surance Of . policeman, convinced us tina,
tins was really the town residence Of the
Queen OF Great Britain"
A Few days since We published an ex.
tract frem the report Of Mr.. Wells, Special
Commissioner Of the Revenue, showing the
aggregate amount Of wholesale business
transacted in the leading commercial cities
q 'ne country during the year ending June
'V' 1861. 1t turns out that this table was
'ncoaree', .hs Commissioner having accent.
60 the compilation from a c,srk r..
treasury Deparsment as correc, -. ~
revising the report, the errors in ,S ~. .py ,u
were discovered. and the table v;, I- s, sso'e
in the printed volume, A. follows: Ppeaf