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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-01-03
Aconnren,n,a nend.

MADISON, Wis, January 2.-B. F.
Hopkins, member Of Congress, died at
his residence in this place yesterday
afternoon, after q long and painful
illness.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-01-03

A Nrra y. Pei,aa-d In 81, -I:orIr-Attompt
TO DcEsnotrato q Miracle on the
Cers1e-t Rnflurc. -
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02
A Beautiful Letter from n Great Man.

We publish the following from an autograph
copy, taken by Emma Jane Nash, daughter of
John G. Nash Esq, and committed to memory
by her, but a short time prior to her death, on
the Gath Of April last, aged fourteen years. AS
a compo sition, it is beautiful tribute of ailec-
tion, and expressive Of the great genius of its
author. How little did she who copied and
learned TO repeat this simple narrativ Of the
flower emblematic Of mortality, That she, too.
was soon to fade and de."-Roch. Union.
WRITTEN BY GOV. WRIGHT TO HIS NIECE, AGED
THIRTEEN YEARS.
The season of flowers is beginning TO open in
this northern climate, and who is not fond of
their quiet tcauty and sweet fragrance? The
carly spling brings forth the modest wild flow
er of the hillside, which blooms for season,
and fades and withers away and gives place to
its successor, and it to another, and another, in
regular succession, until they close the series.
Each succession in its day, is equally perfect in
form and beauty, and tint and fragrance, accord
ing TO its nature and racial equally display
ing the wonderful perfection of that Almighty
Power which has created all things, from the
world we nhabt TO the rose and the violet.
How slrikingly embemalc of human life are
the flowers Of the garden and the field! One is
low and modest, and simple; another is touring,
and gaudy and ostentatious. One is delicate in
tint and rich in fragrance; another glowing in
colors but wholly scentless. One is hardy and
enduring under almost any change of the season;
another is delicate and sensitive, and shrinks
from the shade and withers at the toJch. Yet
all spring up and bloom, and fade, and die. some
in one stage OF existence, and some in another"
So with human life. The shades and casts Of
chardct ter are as various as the tints and lrdg-
rance OF the flowers, and all bloom, and fade, and
die some in in fancy, some in the budding sea-
son of youth, some in mature life, and some by
the fross Of age; but all. all die, and, as with
flowers, the autum and winter Of years close the
series with one generation, TO make room for an
other and another, and another.
Sn.As WRIGHT.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

A TEST CASE. The Nevada City Gazette says:
We understand that John X. Sale has been au-
thorized by Chinese company in this county to
test in the Courts the constitutonaty of the for
eign miners license Act. He has been appoint
ed agent of the company TO take up the test case
If decided adversely to the Chinese in the State
Courts, it will be taken to the United States
Courts and in the meantime measures will be
adopted to stop the collection of the tax until
finally adjudicated. Sale has letters from prom
inent Congressman. and the opinions of the most
eminent lawyers in the United States, who con
eur in the view that the Act will be decided
null and void. 1t is the intention of Sale to
publish in Chinese the State Law, with selec-
tions from the Fourteenth Amendment and the
Burlingame treaty bearing on the subject, and
circulate the document Immediately among the
Chinese miners of the State to inform them o f
their rights, ami interests in the prosecution Of
the suit.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02
LEARNING TO WALK.

Only beginning the journey,
Many a mile to go;
Little feet. how they patter,
Wandering TO ard fro.
Trying again, so bravely,
Laughing in ably glee;
L idng it's face in mothers lap,
Proud as baby can be.
Talking the oddest language
Ever before was heard;
But motber-you'd hardly think SO
Understands every word.
Tottering now, and falling,
Eyes that are going to cry;
Kisses and plenty Of love words,
Willing again to try.
Father Of all. oh guide them
The patler ing little feet
While they are treadng the uphill road,
Braving the dust and heat.
Aid them when they grow weary,
Keep them in pathways blest,
And when the journeys ended,
Saviour, oh give them rest.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02
LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary are considered as wishing to con-
tinue their subscription
o. subscribers wish their papers discontinued
publishers may continue to send them until ali
charges are paid,
3. 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 discontinue.
4. If subscribers move to other places without
Informing the publisher. and the paper is sent TO
the former direction, they are held responsioie'
Notice should always he given the removal.
S. The Courts have decided, that refusing TO
take paper from the office, or removing and
leaving it uncaled for, is prima facie evidence oil
Intentional fraud.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

THE steamer Sena tor arrived at San Pedro
March 22d and brought back few of the gold
hunters, and number came in by the. afternoon
stage. Accounts from The mines are, on the whole,
uclavorabe. A few tons Of good rock have
been tuken out, there may be same leads already
discovered that will prove rich 1t will take
capital TO develop any of them and there ap-
pears now to be no justfable cause for any rush
10 the new district, or much chance for men Of
no means The excitement near San Diego IL
said to he rapidly effervescng.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02
A REVOLUTION IN MEDICINE is not gilded

A REVOLUTION IN MEDICINE is not gilded
pill TO ght tho eye or please the fancy, but it
is a true medicine placed in the hands of the
people for their relief, and no person can take
it according to the directions and remain long
unwell. 1t may seem incr edible that many cases
considered hopelessly incueAble, have been fire.
quently cured in a lew days or weeks, and We
cheerfuly invite the investigation of the liberal
minded TO the cures it has made. Such is Dr..
Walkers Vegetable Vinegar Bitters, n safe and
harmless remedy Buy it, try it and be curcd.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02
MISCELL ANEOUS.
1920 ACRES
VAL UABL L b LA N D
sW For s a le! 81

Consisting of The following described Tracts:
The northwest quarter of section two, Town
ship twelve, north range, eight East.
CONTAINING I6O ACRES.
This land lies two miles from Auburn, the
county seat of Placer county. and Immediately
on the line Of the Central Pacific Railroad; is well
adapted for agriculture, fruit, vines, or grazing
purposes; contains number OF large living
springs, and sufficient timber TO last the place ior
all needlul purposes Tor years.
-ALSO,-
The southwest quarter OF the southeast quarter
of section twelve; the south half OF southwest
quarter OF section twelve; the east hall oil south
east quarter OF southe east quarter of section elev-
en-; the east half of the northeast quarter OF
northeast quarter of section fourteen the
north half OF the northwest quarter OF section
thirteen; the northwest quarter OF the northeast
quarter of section thirteen; the southeast quarter
of the northeast quarter OF section ourteeni the
northeast quarter OF the southeast quarter oil sec
tion ourteen; the southwest quarter OF the north
west quarter of section thirtcen; the northwest
quarter OF the southwest quarter OF section thIr
teen Township No, II, North Range, six East,
Mt. Diablo Base and Meridian,
CONTAINING $50 ACRES.
This land lies one and half miles cast of the
town of Lincoln, in Placer county; is in a COM
pact form, well watered, and part OF 1t timbercd,
with the main Auburn Ravinc running through
it it from east to west
ALSO
The southeast quarter Of section ten, Township
No. IL, North Range, six East,
CONTAINING IGO ACRES.
This land lies within eighty rods of the town Of
Lincoln, has good spring of living water on it,
and is good farming land.
ALSO,
The southwest quarter Of section one, the south
east quarter of section one, and the northwest
quarter OF section one, Township No. II, North
Range, six Fast
CONTAINING $50 ACRES.
This land lies two and half miles from Lincoln,
and is valuable for the timber it contains. which
is in demand on the California Central Railroad
at Lincoln, and is suitable for tillage when the
timber is removed.
ALSO
The east half Of lot No. 2, of the northeast quarter
of section four, Township No. II, North Range,
seven East.
CONTAINING 40 ACRES,
All the above lands, or any portion thereof, will
be sold at reason able prices, and on accom-
modating terms.
9ass- Persons desiring further information will
be furnished the same on application to this Office
Placer Herald Office Dec. &c, lSGS.-tf
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

A NICE young man in New Orleans ran away
with and married the supposed daughter of a
hi ghly respectable lady, and came back for the
lady's blessing, which was freely given, together
with the information that the girl was not her
daughter, but quadroon servant girl. lie said
it was a swndle. and left for parts unknown.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

THE Internal Tax Assessor is around again in
quiring as to the peoples business for the last
il was in the power of Congress to have abolish
ished this tax year ago, and that the money
they are called upon to pay is for the salaries of
useless officials or to swell the surplus ying idle
in the treasury. This income tax is curious
net. lis mefhes catch the small fish, while the
larger ones pass through unhurt.-- Capital Re
DOyter.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

WTHDRAwN The nomination OF WIN.
Goverueur Morris. Of Napa County, as U.
s. Marshal for California, WAS withdrawn
lIom the U. S. Senate on Monday last II
was thought that he had been guilty Of
sufficient amount Of meanness and grand
'ascality to justify him in taking back seat
for short time. He can now retire to
Morrisiana, and brood over the great wrong
inflicted ty bis country on faithful radical
rogue and scoundrel - Sonoma Democrat
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

AZ Laramie City, the jury in the Howie muir
der case returned verdict of" manslauShter in
the first degree" at IL o'clock on the night Of
March 18th. The ladies OF the jury were much
fatgucd and thoroughly dissustod with jury
practice.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

A DISPATCH from Bryan. dated March 2lst,
says A shooting afiray occurred here last mig
between two sports known as Saxey" and
"Mote Bill "in which the latter was dangerously,
and is thought fatally wounded The shooting is
claimed TO have beeu accidental, but as the prin-
pals were engaged in an alte 'tion at the time,
there is every reason TO believe that it was in
tentional
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02
WIN. NEELY JOHNSON,

1tfOrney and COunSeT0r al Ld1C.
WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE COURTS
w in the Sixth Judicial District, and in the
Supreme Court, and having associated with him
H. G. johnson, viii devote special attention to
all matters relating TO Public Lands before the
United States Land Office. and the State Land
Office at Sacramento, and before the General
Land Office at Washington City.
Business arran gements having been completed
with prompt and competent Agents. in Washing
ton for the speedy settlement OF all Land Claimss
it is believed that unusual facilities can be offer
ed to all persons interested in Land matters,
applications for Presumption, Homestead, Mining
Claims and all other classes of Lands drawn u
and prepared, and correspondence promptly atd
tended to.
Office in Gillg & Motifs Building, J street, be-
tween Second and Third. Sacramento.
Auburn, June 5th, 1869. je5-ly
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

GIRLS Shouldn't have anything in their
mouth when act as though they are going
to kiss them. Now. girl in Ohio bad
button in ber mouth when visitor went
for her, and she has never found the button
since. She is going to bave him arrested
when she gets well, for forcing the button
down her throat.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

The True MoTHER Two women in Den.
yer laid claim to the same baby. The mag
slrale before whom the case was brought
bad been to church. where he had heard
about Solomon; so he concluded to try the
pan pursued by that royal polygamis,. He
ordered the constable to cut the baby 10
half with a butcher knife. But the dodge
wouldu't work. One woman began to cry;
but the other one--shs was familiar with
Holy Writ, she was; and so she put her
thumb to her nose. and wriggling her fiog-
ers, said, 'Ah h h now you think you're
smart now. don't youl You think l'm go.
ing to say don't care If you do cut tho
child 7 But you jus, stick lba. there knife
into that brat. and if don't have you hung
for murder in less'n no time, Pm a lyin !
The case is still undecided.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

ACCORDING to the Mendocno Dispatch, ayoung
Indian girl named B.ata, aged fourteen years.
was shamciully outraged at the house of ore
Johnson. her uardhn, by man named Buchan-
an about seveteen miles from Mendocno The
girl subsequently, died.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

JIM NYE's ADvIcE.-"Well, !" says Jim Nye, re-
ferring to Buttler's physognomy, when you sec
man whose eye wants to gnaw through the
bridge of his nosc stand out of his way"
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

BUTLER is losing bis "laurels" He can
no longer enjoy alone the title Of brute, but
must divide that distinction with Sherman
and Sheridan, Who so noby planned the
murder of hundred and fifty Indian wo-
men and children in smallpox camp.-Er.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

A VERY ugly sell-"you ought not to come to
our dance in boots with nails in 'em.' II have
not" "Then you've had your toes cut off,
- Punch
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

CHILD SroLEN-SIxrEEN YEARS AMoxo
THE SIoux.-Tbere appeared a. the Law
renee House yesterday German boy, ap-
parenr'y about nineteen years Ct age. He
has been captive among the Indians for
sixteen years. AS near as We can learn, bic
story is as follows:
When be was about three years old. bic
parents lived near the Chippewa river, where
they bad erected comfortable log cabin,
One day band of roaming Indians pitched
their tept by the margin Of little stream
where the child was in the habit OF playiny
with his sister. When the Indians removed
they took the boy with them. He wac
placed among the chefs children. He lived
With he tribe, sharing with them all the
hardships of their Wild roaming life for six
teen years. His parents, after a long and
fruitless search, came to the conclusion that
he must have fallen into tbs river, been
drowned and washed away by the current.
They subsequently, purchased farm about
four miles from Elisabeth in this county,
where they now reside. The boys sister
IN arred gentleman residing in Wisconsin.
few weeks since, while she and her bun
band were examining some trinke,s offered
for sale by band of Indians 10 ST. Paul,
she observed among them BOY, who, al
though dressed like the balance Of the party,
did not appear TO be an Indian. Thinking
that she detected some family resemblance
in the boys countenancs, she made suitable
inquiries, and soon became satisfied that
lhe pseudo Indian was her brother. He re-
fused, however, to leave bis Indian captors.
and she was compelled to return TO her
home in Wisconsin, leaving her brother
still among the Indians. She, however,
gave him the address Of IL cir sparen,s, fsnd
urged him to reurn home. Nothing further
was heard Of him until yesterday. as above
stated, be made his appearance in this city
at the Lawrence House on his way to visit
his parents, whom be has not seen since hs
was three years old Galena Gazette.
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

BN. BuoBEY. of the Natoma Vineyard, +,
shipped. on yesterday, four hundred and
fifty see of champagne, Of the "Amo'an'
brand upon an order from lbe East Fol-
son, Teleor0ph
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

He NEVER TOLD LIE 1T is rela ed in
Harrisburg that Governor Major General
John w. Geary was recently invited to ad-
dress the children Of public school, and in
aiuding to Washington's birthday, put the
following question: NOW. boys, why should
ws celebrate Washingtou's birthday any
more than minei' In the midst OF pros
found silence, a little fellow at the foot OF
lbe class rose and replied, because he never
told iie."
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

A CURIOUS SOCIETY There was, many
years ago, Lazy Mans Society organized
in certain town in Maine. One Of The ar
iicIes required that no man belonging to
the society should ever be in a hurry.
Should he violate this article he must treat
the other members. Now it happened on a
time that the village doctor was seen riding
post caste through the streets, to visit a pa
tent. The members Of the society saw him
and cbucked over the idea of treat, on bis
return reminded him Of his fast riding, and
violation Of the rules "Not at ALL" said
the doctor; "the truth is, my horse was de-
termined to 60, and felt too lazy to stop
him / They did not catch him that time
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

Mas Who dot the is -P"gilis".
The Placer herald., 1870-04-02

All the above lands, Or any portion thereof, will
be sold at reason able prices, and on accom-
modating terms
6ass- Persons desiring further information will
be furnished the same on application to this office
Placer Helnld Office Dec. 2G. 1868 If
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-07-15
DOES THE WANT OF = STAMP
vJTIATE A CONTRACT

A very interesting case was tried In
the Supreme Court in New York. 4
few days ago, in which one Of the
principal questions raised was as to
the effect of emitting to put an inter-
nal revenue stamp on written col-
tract.
The contract was for POO, 600 pounds
of brass, and consisted of 4 letter max
ing the offer for it, and telegraph
accepting the offer, There was no
stamp ON either.
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Fvarts, who appeared
for the Defense. objected to the intro
duction of the letter and telegram con-
stituting the contract, on the ground
that, being unstamped, the contract,
under the Internal revenue law, was
void.
EX-Jutlge Fullerton. counsel for the
plaintiff, produced authorities to estab-
iish that the omission to put stamps on
contract would not render ii void.
unless 1t was.made with the intention
10 defraul the Government. He then
placed the agent of the plaintiffs. who
Sent the telegram, OH the stand, and
he swore that there was no intention
to deffaud the Government in omit
ting the stamp. Mr., Fullerton next
placed stamp upon the letter and
another on the telegram, and cancelled
them; and Judge Brady, before whom
the trial took place, then admitting
them as evidence. The jury returned
q verdict for the plaintiffs for the full
amount.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-07-15
MEDICAL.
CONSULTATIONS FREE.

DIR, ROBERTS treats successfully the follow.
ing named diseases, together with many other
forms of human maladics not herein mentioned:
Diseases of the Brain, Rheumatism, Epilepsy,
Curvature OF the Spine. fnhamed Sore Eye,
Paralysis, Weak Eyes. Partial Blindness. Drop
sical TumOrs, Ulcers, Scrofula In all lis ynrionr
forms, Incipient Consumption. Diabetes. Weak
ness of the Limbs, Bronchitis. Loss of Voice.
Palpitation OF the Heart, Diseases Of the Liver.
Kidney and Bowels, Dyspepsia, Falling Of the
Womb, Suppressed Menses, Catarrh, all kind
of Sexual Diseases, Impurities OF the Blood.
etc. Paralysis and Deafness arc the mo.t M,
certain OF all diseases although patients afflicted
or less benefited, n not cured, by Magnetic
Treatment.
WONDERFUL CuREs.-Dr. R. r. Roberts. n"
% s Tey ms o e m0s seSS
diseases that aflIct and torture mankind yield a.
II by magic to his Swedish Movement Cure.
DR., Roberts treats his patients by mcsmerism
or animal magnetism. lie not only bring tee.
timonials Of cures from persons In distant
| States. but In every town and City where he has
practised. may be found the highest authority
confirming his success. In Marysville, Stock
| ton San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles and
Grass Valley statements OF his cures are vouchrd
for by Testimony that II unimpeacha1le.-lNe'
vada City National Gazette, May Sd, 1870.
GONG AwAY.-on Sunday next the celebrated
and world-renowncd DR.. r. II. Roberts, who i
now stopping at the National Exchange Hotel,
will leave for Virginia City, and those desiring
his services should call on him before that lime;
During his stay In this county he has performed
some OF the most wonderful cures we have ever
heard or For the cure Of every kind OF disease
he cannot be cxccllcd. He heals the sick by an
| imal magnetism and the Swedish movement
cure. No physician ever came to the State =, 20
highly recommended as DR.. r. r. Roberts. All
We who arc afflicted, call on him.-:lDaily Tran
script, Nevada City, California, July I. 1870.
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HrNRrY.N1NE IN THE SHADE.


Oh for lodge In garden Of cucumbers.
Oh for an iceberg or two at control!
oh for vale which at midday the dew cumbers!
Oh for . pleasure trip up to the Pole.
oh for little ones story thermometer,
With nothing but Zeros all ranged in row
oh for 4 big double barreled hydrometer
To measure the moisture tina, rolls from my
brow.
Oh that this cold world were twenty times colder
Chats irony red hot, 1t secmeth to mel,
Oh for q turn OF Its dreaded cold shoulder!
Oh what n comfort an ague would be!
oh for grotto to typify heaven,
Scooped In the rock under cataract vast!
oh for winter Of discomfort, even.
Oh for wet blankets judiciously cast!
Oh for u soda fount spouting up boldly
From every hot lamp post against the hot sky!
Oh for proud maiden to look on me eoldly.
Freezing my soul with glance Of her eye!
Then for draught from cup OF :. cold pizen"
And oh = resting place In the cold grave!
With bath In the Styx, where the thick shad-
ow lies OH
And deepens the chill of it- dark running
wave!
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-07-15
A MOST WONDERFUL CURE.

GRASS VALLEY, JuHc ssu, lhiU'
This ccrtlles that have been for fifteen year
all invalid and great sufferer nom combination
OF most distressing diseases, viz: dyspepsia,
eight months have been paralyzed In the lefl
half of INV body (hemiplcgfa) No tongue could
lcll what I have suffered during the last three
years especially. have been treated by cmi.
nent physicans-by their advice have changed
climate. have also tried the celebrated Min
cral Springs but all seemed OF little or no
avail and had given up all hope OF being any.
thing but miserable sufferer for the remainder
DR.. Roberts commenced treating me by Ami
nal Magnetism and the Swedish Movement
Cure on the 9th Of June, and with three treat
ments felt like new creaturc-the paralysis
was removed. have now been under his treat
ment afteen days, and have improved daily
Nearly all my difficulties have entirely disap
pcarcd, and the remaining ones have been 70 far
relieved that now feel that time and care are
all that II necessary to restore me to perfect
health.
I have been acquainted with DR.. Roberts six
teen wears, have always regarded him ns one
| OF the most reliable Of men. was The rccipi.
cnt OF his healing power about sixteen year
ago. have known, personally, many curcs
that he performed In Iowa, while yet mere
youth, that were really wonderful. shnll ever
praise God for His mercy In providing means for
nv restoration to health, and shall ever pray
that the blessing OF Heaven may go with DIR.
Roberts In HIS good and glorious work.
(Signcd0 MARY NJ. BALL.
oFFICE-RooM No. 8, INTERNATIONAL
HOTEL, VIRGINIA, NEV.
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