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The Placer herald., 1869-09-18
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WESTERN paper relates this story
"Deac"n B.. If OHIO, very pious man, wv,
noted for his l"ng pray especially 10 h'.
family. One Monday morning mo deacon
and b's wife were alone, and AS was hls Gus
tom, after breakfast, a prayer WAS off+red +.
There being An unusual amount OF wo.k
that dag. the Deacon's prayer WAS short and
sc zing his ha, and milk pail he started fo'
the barn. Ills wife being deaf did no, n"
,ire bis at s-nce, but supposed him to b.
s'il engaged in prayer. On his return from
milking he was surprised TO find her sui
kne-lIng. lie stepped up to her and shou'-
ed Amen, when she Immediately arose and
went about her work as it nothing had hap
pened"
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Especially if in some remote out of. the way place
LOWEST NEW YORK WHOLESALE Prices

We sell more Waltham Watches than any other
establishment in the country, either wholesale or
retail; we send great numbers TO every section of
the country hy Mail and Express, carefully pack
ed. and in perfect running order. Our plan is
this: You want II Watch and see our advertise
M ut; now we want you first to write to us for
Descriptive and illustrated Price List; we will
send ii. post aid, by return mail. 1t explains
all the different kinds, tells the light and quail
ity OF tho Cases. with prices of each. you then
make a selection OF the kind You prefer. and send
us your order We will then send you the watch
by Express. with the bill TO collect on delivery.
We give instruct ions TO the Express Company to
allow you to open the package and examine the
Watch; ii it suits, you can pay and take il; If not
you are under no obligation TO receive it; and it
ii is taken. and afterwards does not prove salts
factory, we will exchange it, or
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New Illustrated Work en- California.
CALF RNIA
SCRAP BOOK !

A REPOSITORY OF USEFUL INFORMA-
r tion and select reading, comprising choice
selections OF Prose and Poetry, Tales. Incidents,
and Anecdotes. both Historical Descriptive, Hu-
merOus ard Sentimental
The compiler in arranging and combining ma
teral. has presented the whole in an interest
ing and Attractive style. The breyity and vaIie-
ty of topics render the work partcnlrly enter
tanning In this work will be found facts and
incidents on the Lives of the Pioneers. and OF
the history OF the state, that mike its pages glow
with the aciniions OF romance.
We confidently aniic pate Tor this book larger
sale than any work that has been circulated upon
this Coast Tor many years.
1t is one large octave volume OF upwards of
700 pages printed on elegant paper. han lsome
type. with numerous spirited cngravings, illus
tratSng Scenery Character, etc.
1t is sold only through canvassing agents. and
those wishing territory to canvass. should mme-
diately apply in person OF by letter to the under
signeI
We have also just secured the General Agency
for the Pacific coast Tor the Celebrated Morse s
Fountain Pens. An excellent ticle for agents.
IL. II. BANCROFT & co, Publishers.
600 Montgomery ST., SAN FRA>ckco.
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ROMANTIC youth, promenading in one Of
our fashionable streets. picked up lhimlle.
lie sto"d awhile meditanng upon the prob.
able beauty oi the owner. and pressed it to
his lips, saying: 'Oh that it were the
fair cheek of the wearer" Just as he had
finished. stout. elderly Degress looked out
Of an upper window and said "Ma>sa,
jist please to bring da' fimbe ob nine in d.
entry jst drap it,"
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IOCK-STITCH,

And ranks highest on account Of the elasticity
permanence. beauty aud general d-.irAbleness OF
application
This report was in accordance with the previ-
Gus the stitching when done. and the wide
range of its awards at the. lair OF the United
States Agricultural Society, at the FANS OF the
American Institute. New York;
Mechanics Association. Boston;
Franklin Institute, Philadelphia;
Kentucky Institute B,ltimore;
Mechanics Association, Cincinnati;
Mechanics Association, St. Louis;
Mechanics Institute, San Francisco;
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute, Washing.
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DO YOU REALLY THINK HE DID 2

waited till the twilight.
And yet he did not come (;
stayed along the beach side
Aud slowly wandered home:
When who shonld come behind me
But him | would have bid
He said he came to find me
Do you really think he did!
He sail that since we parted
He'd though OF naught 30 sweet
AS OF the very momcnt.
Tue moment We should meet,
He showed me where. half shaded,
A cottage home lay hid
He said Tor me 'c made it
Do you really think he did ?
He said when first he saw me
Lite seemed AT once divine,
Each hight be dreamed OF angels,
.Aad every lace WAS mine.
Sometimes voice. when sleeping,
Would all his hope forbid.
Aud then b. walked up weeping
DO you really think he did ?
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TO CORRESPONDENTS
SPERMATORRHra

DIR. DOHER1 Y has sust published
pamphlet embodying his own views = nd ,"poI'a- :
ences IN relation to Impotence or yiriIi,s!p y.
ing a short treatise on Spermatorrbna or Sew; NJ
nal weakness Nervous anA Physical Dehiiiiv
consequent on this Affection, and other ,;.oa.:y,
oil the Sexual Organs. ''''' '''ease'
W.K. DOHERTY.
o..., San Francisco. Cal.
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tual remedy than any
tried It, know that it cured them those who have
not know that it cures their nei9hbors and iriends
and all know that what it does once It does always
- that it never fails through any fault neglected.
its composition. We have thousands upon thou
sands Of certificates Of their remarkable cures oi me
following complaints, but such cures are known In
every ncighborhood, and we need not publish them.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in all climates;
containing neither calomel or any deleterious drug,
they may be taken with safety by anybody. Their
sugar coating preserves them ever fresh AMI makes
them pleasant to take, while being purely vegetable
no harm can arise from their use in any quantity.
They operate by their powerful influence on the
internal viscera to purify the blood and stimulate II
into healthy action remove the distractions OF tho
stomach, bowels, liver, and other organs OF the
body restoring their irregular action to health, and
by correcting, wherever they exist such derange.
ncnts as are the first origin of disease.
Minute directions are given in the wrapper on
the box for the following complaints, which these
For Dyspeu.ia or Indigestion, ListIess.
ness. LanymOr and Los. Of Appetite, they
should be taken moderately to stimulate the stom-
ach and restore its healthy tone and action.
For LIVER Complains and its various symp'
toms, Giiio"s Hes.lac ne, Sick tie.H.c he.
Collie and Bilious Hevers, they should be ju.
dciosy taken for each case, to correct the diseased
action or remove the obstructions which cause It,:
For Dysentery or Diarrh eA, but one mild
dose Is generally required.
For Rhrum atisn,, Cont, Gravel, PalpS.
tat,on Of the Heart, Pain I'm the Side,
Back and LOins, they should be continuously
takcn required to change the diseased action Of
the system. With such chanSe those complaints
disappear.
For DrOpsy and DrOpsical Swcllings they
should be taken in large and frequent doses to pro-
ducc the effect of a drastic purge.
For Suppression large dose should be taken
as it produces the desired effect by sympathy.
As n Dinner PH, take one or two Pills to pro.
mote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels into healthy action, restores the appetite,
and invigorates the system. Hence it is often ad.
vantageous where serious arrangement exists.
One who feels tolerably WELL often finds that dose
nj m lkps him feel decidedly from
their cleansing and rcnovating effect on the diges.
tive apparatus.
DIR. ~. c. AVER & CO., Practical Chensisfs,
LOWELL. MASS, u. s. n.
Sold by all Druggists, aud d"alels in medicine
everywhere At wholesale by CRANE i BRIG
IAN, San Francisco, and K. II. MCDONALD
Co. Sacramento SEA Am.
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rHANANY OYHER NIND OF ROPE.

THANANY OTHER KIND OF ROPE.
Wire Rope is not fected by atmospheric
changes; is spliced in same manner as Hemp
Rope, and manufactured in any length Of any
size.
Suitable Blocks and Sleeves for Ferry and
Derrick Fall Ropes supplied. Steel Rape sovee
materiaTy IN freight. bring Only one third the
veight ofhemp rope ofequoi strength.
Prices and scale OF Strength, weight and Size
forwarded free on application to manufacturers.
A. S. HALLIDIE Il co.
$40 Front Street, San Francisco.
re- We are Sole Agents for K. S. NEwALL&
Co the well known Wire Rope makers, OF Gates
head on Tyne, aud have full assortment Of their
ropes on hand.
Oct. II. lS67.-6mos.
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AT THE STATE FAIRS OF


Maine Virginia. Tennessee,
Vernon. Mississippi. Illinois.
Connecticut, Missouri, Kentucky,
New York. Ohio. Mrhgin,
New Jersey, Indiana. wisconsin
Iowa, Pennsylvania. California,
And ut hundreds OF County Fairs.
The battehelds OF Napoleon | were scarcely
more numerous than the foreign contests OF the
Wheeler d Wilson Sewing Machines. Paris in
1861. London l-62. Liuz and keing-burg. 1868.
Dantzie. Agram and krema lsb4. and Dublin.
Stettn Cologne and Wlcmar ist5. bear teslmo
ny TO the superiority of the Machine and its ap
probation abroad At I'll these international
Exhibitions the best fruits OF foreign genius
we've arrayed against it, backed hy national
amour propre; but there. as here. the star OF its
d stiny is always in the ascendant.
Indeed no human testimony could be stronger
th IN that which has been accorded this Machine
for superiority over all Others Tor family use and
for general manufacturing purposes.
We can now supply our customers with Sto,l-
dard's Patent Tuck Maker Tor the Wheeler d
Wilson Machine only. and one of the NJ IT
tnl attachments for the Machine ever inv.at.d.
which, while the Machine is Sc. ing one tuck,
makes the line OF marks tor the next.
rg This Tuck Maker Has awarded the FIRST
PRENIuN at the great State air held in >acra-
ment0, 1867, over all competitors.
These Machines are specially adapted for the
use OF farmers bel able to sew grain sucks
and heavy clothing With the s,me facility as the
usu, family work making more dur able -eam
not liable to ravel rs is the case OF the loop or
chain stitch
W. N. STODOARD,
Agent for the Pacific Coast.
Ohicc No. 435 Montgomery street,
jyl7-lyl SAN FRANCISCO.
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Disorders ofthc stomach, Liver and Bow

els.
The Stomach is the great centre which infuen-
ccs the health or disease OF the system abused or
debilitatrd by exccs--indg gestion. offensive breath
and physical prosiration are the natural conse-
queDees. Allied to the brain, il is the source OF
head ,che mental depression, nervous complaints
and unrereshng sleep. The Liver becomes at-
iected and generales bilious disorders pains in the
side, &c. The Bowels sympathize by Costveness.
Diarrh9, and Dysentery. The principal action
of these ills il the stomach and the liver, lungs
bowels and kidneys participate in their recupera
tive aud regenerative operations
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Eryesipelcs aud Salt Rheum.

Are two of the most common and virulent dis
orders prevalent on this continent, to these the
Ointment is especially antagonistic its modus Op-
e'o"di is first to eradicate the venom and then
complete the cure.
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Had Lcg., Old Sores, and Ulcers.

Cases Of many years Standing. thit have peril
naceously refused to yield to any other remedy
or treatment. have invariblv snccumbed to a few
applications OF this powerful ungcnt.
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Ayers,
Hair Vigor,
For restoring Gray Hair 10
lis natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and efectual
for preserving tho
hair. Faded or gray
hair as soon restored
to ats original color
p'M the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
Thin hair is thick
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PRIVATE MEDICAL AID
Quick Cures and Moderate Charges
Dr.. W. Il. DOHERTY'S

Privat Medical and Surgical In
stitute.
Sacrsm ento Street. below Mont tgomepy, opposite
the Pacihc Mail Steamship Co 'sofice.
private entrance on Leide sdorf Street, San
ancisco, Cal.
Established expressly to afIorGthe aflictedsound
and scientific Me. ical aid. in the treatment
and cure Of all Private and Chronic
Diseases, cases Of secrecy, and
all sexual disorders
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To the A micted.

To the A filcted.
DIV n .Ooberiy returns hi sincere tbank.to
MS numerous patients for their patronnoe and
would lake this opportunity o remind the m that
he continues 10 consu his institute for thee
OF chronic diseases OF the Lungs, Liver. Kidneys
Disestivcand Genito Urinary Organs, ant allpri.
vate diseases.Viz: Syphili'in all its forms and
stages. Seminal weakness. and all the borrid con-
sequences oiself-abuse .ConoriL9a. GIcet, Str;c.
lures. Nocturnal and DiuInal emissions. sexual
debility. diseases OF the back nc loiDs in fin NINA,
tion OF he bladder and kidneys ETC. ANA no
hopes that his long experience and successful
practice OF many years will continue to ipsure
him share OF public patronage. By the prnc.
tice OF many years in Europe and the U. States.
he is enabled to apply the moet eficien, and sue.
ccssiulremedles against diseases OF all kinds
lie uses no mercury charges moderate treats his
patients in acoirect and honorable way and has
references OF unquostionable veraciy t, ON men or
known respectability and high Standing in socic
ty: Al parties consulting him, by letter o
otherwise willreceive the best n geptlesttreat
ment, and implicit secrecy.
TO FEMALES.
When female is in trouble, or afflicted with
disease as weakness Of the back and limbs nail.
in the head dmness of sight loss of mnscpIar
power, pa!pitation of the heart rritabiliiv nor
vonsness, extreme urinary difficulties. deran.u
ment OF di Sestive functions, general debility,
glh'us' all diseases OF the womb, hystcria. ste,
my auu al otn'r diseases peculiar 10 femnlea
she should GO or write at once to the celebrated
female doctor W. X. Doherty at his Medical In.
sttute and consult him about her tronhins ,na
disease. The Doctor lsefec:ng more cnree,hnr
any other physician ir the State of Califo,n;.
Let no false delcacy prevent you, bu applv inn
mediatey and save yourseltirom painful snfcr
ing and premature death. All married Iod;e..
whosedelicate health or tthercircumstancc, nrs-
vent an increase in their families should wr,e ~
call at DR.. Dohertys Menical Institute. and ,hsv
wilireceive every possible relief and helm Th.
Doctor ofices are so arranged that be can H..
consulted withoutfeaI OF observation w
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Patientsresiding in any part ottbe Stat.
ever distant. who may desire the opinion orA
advice OF DR.. Doherty in their resper,ire .,u sn~
ana who think proper TO submit a written go
ment oi such n preference TO holding n nersons.
in'elvlew are respectfully assured thai tho;.
communications WILDE held mos, socrea s
cunfdential. '"0ieo ana
lfth' case be fully and candid, ...o,;,.s
persona communication will be unn, ,.o,n
instructions for diet, regimen. and tb,. 10y" ."! no
treatment OF the caseitseli (ineludinr the 80
dles) will he forwarded without delov .rd ~
such a manner as to convey no idea Of Ia. ,u :"
port OF the letter or parce so transmittc,
sultation' by letteror otherwise, free. Pern .n.
cure guaranteed or no pay. Address 'N'
W.K.D DOHERTY, Md
San Francisc
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$2S in greenbacks or about $40 in Coin.

All the other kinds, both gold and silver, in
the same proportion. Do not order a Watch un-
til you have sent for Price List, as il contains
a great deal OF information regarding these
watches That will enable you to make an Inteli-
gent selection. Don't forget, when you write,
to state that you saw this advertisement in the
PLACER (Auburn) HERALD. and you need not put
in stamps for return postage. Address in lull,
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REFUND THE MONEY,

IFS an indication Of the Prices IRE ,ciH quote
one tcnteh from our list The p. :. BARTLETT.
Lerer morement. rih Erfra Je,ctls. Chronome-
ter Balance. Patent Pnion. Patent Dust Cop
and all ne ofher late Improvements, in a Solid
Coin SIpcr Case.
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hOWAR D K CO,
Jewellers and Silvcrsmiths, 6l9 Broadway. N.

Jewellers and Slvcrsmiths, 6l9 Broadway. N. Y
We refer by permission to
Messrs. Wells. Fargo d Co.. N. Y. and San Fran
cisco. /: w. Raymond. Esq, T. r. Butler, Esq
b. c. Howard, Esq, San trencisco.
". S. Hobart, Esq, Virginia City, Nevada.
Uyl72m1
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EruptiOns on he skin.

Arising from bad state Of The blood or chron
ic diseases are cradcated and clear and trans
parent surface regained by the restorative act ion
OF this Ointment. It surplsses mlny OF the cos
dispel rashes and other dis6gurements of the
face.
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,
For all tho purposes Of . Laxative
Medicine.
Perhaps no one medi'

FVrHdpS 10 OfIc ufctIl"
cine is SO universally re.
quired by everybody as
a cathartic, nor was ever
any before SO universal
" adopted into use. In
every counsry and among
all classes, rs this mild
but efficient purgativs
Pui. The obvious rea-
son is, that it is q more re.
liable and far more e6ec-
tual remedy than any
Other Those who have
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encd, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the foliclcs are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and dccayed.
But such rs remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of foulng the hair with pas,y sedi-
mcnt, it will keepit clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. FREQ
from those dclcterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
injurious to tho hair, the Visor can
only benefit but not harm it. 1fwanted
merely for n
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iected and generates bilious disorders pains in the
side &c The Bowels sympathize by Cosiveness.
Darrhe, and Dysentpry. The principal action
of these ills il the stomach and the liver, lungs
bowels and kidneys participate in their recupera
tive and regeneritve operations
EryesipeIcs aud Salt Rheum.
Are two of the most common and vrulent dis
orders prevalent on this continent to these the
Ointment is especially anita gonstc, its m0dus op-
eT0sdi is first to eradicate the venom and then
complete the cure.
Had Legs, Old Sores, and Ulcers.
Cases of many years Standing. that have peril
naceously refused TO yield to any other remedy
or treatment. h we invnrbv snccumbed to a few
applications of this powerful ungcnt.
Eruptions on he skin.
Arising from bad state of The blood or chron
c diseases are crldicated and Il clear and trans
parent surface regained bv the restorative act ion
OF this Ointment. 1t surpisses m,ny OF the cos
me'cs and other toilet appliances in its power TO
dspel rashes and other dsfgurements of the
face.
Female Complaints.
Whether in the young or old, married or single
at the dawn of wominhood. or the turn of life
these tonic medicines display so decided an inflii.
ence that \ marked Improvement is soon pprccpt-
bic in HE hea lth of the pniient. Being "A purely
vegetable preparation, they a"e safe and relia-
BILE remedy or all classes of Females in ever
condition OF health and station of life.
Piles and Fistula.
Every form and feature of these prevalent and
stubborn 6isordersis eradicated locally and en-
tir,ly bv the use of this emolient; warm foment :
ations should prece6e ,S appl cation. Its heal.
ing qualities will be foupd to be thorough and
invarible.
Both the Ointment and the Pills should be used
in the following cases:
Bunions, rheumatism Sore Throots
Burns, Ringworm Sores ofall kinds,
Ctapd hands, Salt Rheum Sprlius
Chilblains, Scllds Stiff Joints,
Fistuh, Skin Diseases. T"ttor,
Gout. Swelled Glands, Ulcers.
Lumbago. Sore Legs, Venereal Sores.
Mcr Eruptions Sore Breasts, Wounds of all
Piles Sore Heads, kinds.
CAUTION See that the words " TOLLO
" WAY. New York and LONDON" appears us a
watermark on every leaf of the book of directions
which enols each hox or pot. No others are gen
uine. handsome reward given for Information
leading to the detection of counterieprs of The
medicines and v"nders of the deceptive articles
knowing them to be such. Sold at tie manuC,cto.
ry No. so Maiden Lane. and by Druggist and med.
icine dealers throu gbout the world. A great s,v.
ing by taking the large sizes. Full instructions
with every box pot.
R.DINGTON, H. ""rTER 4 co.
IA. ncsco.
.fgens for the Pacific Coast.
Qeb 49, :.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-27

New CHURCH AT BEDINGToN. learn
from the Ne,c Era, that the corner stone of
the new Methodist Church, South, at Bediug~
ton, Berkeley county, will be laid on the 18th
day of May-Whit- Monday. The Martins
burg Lodge of Masons are to perform the
ceremony, aud they WILL inyite the Masons of
Charlestown, shepterdstown, Winchester,
Brucetown, Smithfeld, Bunker Hili and
Hedgesville, to be present. Also the Masons
of Hagerstown, Sharpsburg, aud Boonsboro',
Md The Odd Fellows of Hedgesville will
take part, and invite the Odd Fellows of the
above named places to join them, and also the
Odd Fellows of Clearspring, Nd. Rev. A. w.
Wilson, of Baltimore, and perhaps Rev. Nell
son Head will be present All the ministers OF
this district in connection with the Methodist
Church, South aud the ministers of all other
denominations are cordially invited to be pres
ent. 1t is the purpose to secure the grove
around the Sulphur Spring for Dinner. Horse
feed will be furnished ut u reasonable price, so
that man and beast eau be fed. An effort
will be made to secure the services of the
Nar;insburg Band that cannot be had,
then some other will be present. On the whole,
the occasion promises to be one of interest,
and will doubtless attract a large crowd Of
visitors
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-04-27

DRAMATIc.-The audience in attendance
on the performances of the Oharlestown ORA
matte Association at unof's Hall, on Satur
day evening, was one Of the largest ever
drawn together in this town, and enjoyed the
evenings entertainment with a zest rarely
cqualled. The rendition of the several char
acters by the company was admirable, and the
satisfaction of the audience very general
The character of the "Drunkard," by Mr..
L. r. Harrell, was portrayed to life, at
the different stages from the moderate
drinker to the excessive inehriate, with all
the horrors of dclirium upon him. The mu-
sic on the occasion elected the highest need
Of praise, and was such as 0uly the gifted
Kirby company are capable of rendering
The scenery used on Saturday night, the pro-
ducton Of native artists, grand BY
special request, the performances will be re-
peuted at an early day, of which due notice
will be given.