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The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

REDUCTION WoRKs.-W. q. Green & Co, are
now erecting reduction works at their mine, two
miles west of here, and will have them started
BY the time there is water to run them. These
works are being constructed on plan that will
ldmt of enlargement and increase OF capacity,
and with view to the perfect saving of all min
eral or sulpherets in the ore
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

STORE BURSgD.-The store of j. G. Thomas
on Pleasant Grove Greek, on the western border
of this county, nick-named "Gouge-eye," wa
destroyed with all its contents, on the 2Gth ult
The building and goods were estimated at val
ue Of five or six thousand dollars, and insured
for four thousand dollars. We learn tha. Mr.
Thomas will rebuild and open new store OF
he same place.
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

Rev. J, II. PETERS Will preach at the Cont
House at IL o'tlock on tomorrow morning, on
the subject of Faith, Hope and Charity, essen,
tal witnesses of truth" Sabbath school imme-
diately after Church service,
REMovAL.-By referring to our professional
cards the reader will observe that DIR. j. NJ Stuart
of Forest Hill has changed his residence to Ar
cade Restaurant, where he can be found when not
absent on professional business.
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

INSTALLATION OF UFFICARs.-A four horse coach
load of the brotherhood from Auburn visited
Lincoln on Thursday evening last to attend the
installation Of officers of Valley Lodge No. l07,
of 10. OF, at which time and place the follow
ing officers were duly installed: W. II. Raines,
N.G.; A. Daswell v.s.; T. B. Harper, Treas.
Selig Dallman, RS.
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

ILLUSTRATED NEw YORK ALMANAc.-Our old
10 friend James Munsell, Sr., has presented
us with the New York Almanac for 1871. The
work is handsomely gotten up and contains a
little of almost everything, and much about the
New York Life Insurance Company Of which
Mr.. James Munsell Jr., is the agent for tn.
coast. We prize it as coming from a long time
friend and for its useful information.
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

SAVED by HER CHIGNoN- local Of the Sac
famepto Union is responsible for the following.
The ball took place in Coed Templars Hall, on
Friday eve4ing, the 23d ult.: "From gentleman
yho came down from Lincoln yesterday, we learn
that a ball was given at that place last Friday
night which WAS attended by large number OF
people. Itwould seem that the late rains found
. few bad places in the roof Of the building where
the dance was held and wettipg the ceiling,
Ioosened the plaster. While the floor was COW
cred with dancers all enjoying themselves a large
seetion Of theplastering fell upon them. heavy
piece which came down edgevise struck lady
named Mrs. Brown on the head, knocking her
senseless, in which condition she remained for
some minutes, AS may readily be believed, tn
accident caused most decided sensation, the
dancing being Immediately stopped, and the jol-
lity which had prevailed giving place to feeling
OF depression, as it was feared for a while that
the lady's hurts might be serious, In q short
time, however, she recovered and the physician
in Attendance announced that she was not much
injured, much of the force Of the blow she re-
csived having fortunately been broken by her
-chignon! The announcement restored the good
spirits Of the party. and tho dance was in due
Hu,a resumed
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

New HoTEL.-Odr persevering friend at the
depot, j. J. Smith, whose fine new hotel and all
is content was swept from the earth by fire, last
fall has got another fine building up and inclosed
On the same site, and will have it finished and
furnished by the opening Of Spring trade and
travel 1t is just like Smith to never sny fail or
cover to even the elements
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

AT FoREsT HILL.-by refe renee to our new ad-
vertisements it will be seen that Dr. w. G..
Jones has removed to Forest Hill and entered
upon the practice OF his profession. The Doc
tors recommendations are from high authority
IN the medical profession
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

PUBLIC School commences on Monday next at
the Auburn school buildings. Children, teach
ers and parents will realize by this notice that
tho holidays and holiday w .at.on is ovev.
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

DANCING CLUB.--Next tuesday night tho Auburn
Dancing Club gives another of their favorite So
cia dances at the American hotel hall, at which
time all are expected to be there and ready to keep
step to Church and Jones music.
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

PRAYER MEErIso.-A prayer meeting will be
held tonight at the house of Mrs. Gales. All
friends are invited
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07


WOMAN KILlD.-i4.s, wee.., young man, vii
Der f Dousherty, son Of Young Dougherty
County Surveyorof this county, shot and instant
ly killed Mrs Jane Dennison at at'and, foi
which crime or supposed crime Dougherty is IL
Jail at Marysyille. Mrs. Dennison is repre-
sented to as having been very handsome
fascinating and rather gay lady, grass widow
and the senior by some years, of the man who
took her life Dougherty is carpenter by trade
Of good reputation and stands well in the com
munity. Dougherty was evidently terribly infat
uated with the lady and they were engaged to be
married, but Mrs. Dennison continued to post
pone the wedding day from time to time though
continuing on the most intimate terms with the
young man. On the fatal day, Wednesday, the
2Sth ult, Dougherty sought an interview with tn
lady in the parlor of the hotel at Wheatland, and
while there alone, the crack ofa pistol was heard,
and when parties rushed to the room the womai
was found to be shot through the heart and dy-
ing, and Dougherty standing beside her with the
pistol in his hand Dougherty states that he
saw two rings on her engagement finger, and
when he again asked her to fix the day for then
marriage and she declining ne believed he was
srpplanted in her affections and drew the pisto
to int;milste her only. when it went off accident
ally with the above result. That the young man
was infatuated to point which overpowered his
usual judgement and reason, there can be no
doubt. and the degree of bis guilt can only be
known to himself and his Maker.
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

MASONlC.-GOLD HILL LODGE, No. 32
meets at their Hall in Lincoln. on the Saturday
Of or next preceding Full Moon Of each month.
Brothers in good standing visiting the meetings
will be cordially welcomed.
I. B. HARPER, Master
ISAAC SToSEcIPHER, Secretary
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07
A Glorious Change
TIE GREAT WORLDS TONIC.
Plantation Bitters.

This wonderful vegetable re.
stOratiVe is the shcct-anch0r Of
the feeble and debilitated. AZ .
tonic and cordial for the nseA
and lansuid, 1t has NO cqual
among stOmachics. As n remedy
for the nervous weakness t.
which women are especially sub
ject, it is superseding every sthse
sti1s.uiant. In nil climates, trori.
CEl, temperate, or frigid, II aets
rs u specific in every species oe
disorder which underyasines the
bodily strength and breaks down
the animal spirits. For sale ~
oll drllggistA
Auwrsi 1nh. 1870
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

PLANT Trees, Shrubs AND VINEs.--Now is the
time to prepare the soil for trees, shrubs vines,
etc, and now is the time to plant also. The sap
Is now down, and before it beg MS to rise or tn
buds to swell all such vegetation should be trans
planted. II your soil is shallow, billy and dry,
dig deep holes, shaking the rock well in the bot
tom and then fill back to the proper depth and
transplant as soon as possible, and you will in
sure good growth the first year, and need but
little if any irrigation. days work at this busi
ness now is worth two in February, three i'll
March or five in April. Nursery1nen should
now let the people know what they have to sell,
as early planting and good growth always add
future reputation to "A nursery. Every man tina:
owns n home or expects to acquire title to
what he occupies in these foothills, should plant
some fruit trees and vines, and as many as they
can take care Of and make grow. adding to TIL
number and variety from year to year Look ai
the wild coffee, the mountain ash. ths Buckeye,
the chapparal and the manzanita; they grow,
thrive and bear fruit from year to year without
care or irregation on the most forb;Iding, rocky
points in this country. Surrounding nature
teaches you this lesson, and why not profit by
it? Select your varieties with care and each
year viii adl to your income, your comforts and
the value Of your property, whether for sale OF
not. These foothills yet to be the garden
spot of the world, and why not force the future
and enjoy its honors, its pleasures, profits and
Injuries ourselves.
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

vJNHE PROPRIETOR HAVING RECENTLY
l. purchased and fitted up n portion of the
ire-proof brick block, adjoining his well known
stand, is prepared to extend additional accom-
modations to boarders and travellers. Neatly
furnished apartments and good beds can always
be found at this House---an excellent table set,
and the best Of LIQUORS and CIGARS kept at
the Bar.
Oysters and Pigs Fssa served mp st ell hours.
isnt ~ A. AnHYAr
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

RISING STAR LODGE, No. S3. +. e. A. NJ.
of Forest Hill, Placer County. hold their stated
meetings on Saturdays of or next preceding Full
Moon. Visiting brothers are cordially invited.
AMBROSE II. CWDEN, w. NJ.
AsAHEr. HUNTLEY, Secretary.
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07

..sss.s /. o. D. F.-REGULAR MEET
sH0sNA ing of Auburn Lodge No. 7, /. O. O.
s'ffsS> F. every Saturday evening. All
brothers in good standing are respectfully invi
ted to attend JAS. A. LAVAN n. G.
THOMAS JAMrsoN Il. s.
The Placer herald., 1871-01-07
Special Notices.

XCS& No. 16. +. Il A. NJ, hold their regular
W monthly meetings at their Hall, Auburn,
N the Monday Of or next preceding the fall
moon of each month. Visiting brothers will be
most cordially welcomed.
wB. LYON, W. N.
J. r. CRANDAIL, Secretary.
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Practical Woman,s RIGHTS.

About twenty miles from the Healing Springs.
in the Allegheny mountains there lives most
remarkable woman. Her name is Morrison,
but she is known all through this country by
her maiden name of ''Miss Jennie Ruoker. -
She is about sixty years Of age, has her hair
rides horse astride Hunting is her means
of livelihood, and she kills deer, bear, and other
game with the skill of forty years experience
Not long since she wounded deer, but before
coming up with it another hunter-a man-had
gotten to it and commenced carving it up. The
old lady expostula: ed with no avail and finally
drew bead on him with her rifle to enforce
her rights. The fellow jumped behind a
tree, but left his heel exposed at which vulner-
able spot the old lady fired and hit. She got
her deer. She has nine or ten children, and is
said to treat all travellers Hospitality who stop
at her cabin. She uses tobacco, but never gets
further in swearing than ''by zounds,'' which
is her iavorite expression. If any woman wants
her rights" let her flee to the Allegheny
mountains. = Correspondence of Richmond Dis
patch
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sTAUNTON VA, TUESDAY JULY ls 1871
From the Peoria CHI. Democrat.
ine Lynchburg Of Meara, the Boy Muir

| From Mr. D. K. Smith. who was in Wat.
seka ight before last, we get some additional
particulars OF the hanging of Meara at that
place. The mob was headed by DIR. Daniels,
OF Gilman, who bears the reputation of being
one OF the quiet, orderly and well-behayed cit.
liens of his town. The mob consisted of over
onerhundred armed men. Upon arriving at
the jail they found it guarded by the Sheriff
and three or four deputies. Dr. Daniels in
formed the Sheriff Of the object of their visit,
and the Sheriff said they could not get the
man out while he was alive.- Dr. Daniels then
started forward to lead his men into the court
house yard. when the Sheriff aimed his revol-
yer and fred, but just as he did so DR.. D.
struck his arm an upward blow, and the ball
harmed no one. The Sheriff and his deputies
were then captured and placed in cell in Jail.
A forty-pound sedge hammer was procured
and the door Of Meara's cell was broken in.
When the door was forced open Meara
pleaded for mercy, but the time for human
mercy had passed from him.. DR.. Daniels
made a speech to the crowd, and spoke of the
deeds the man had committed, and said that
they had come there to yindicate the law, and
asked if they would stand by him in what he
might do. A unanimous ''aye' was the an
swer to the question. zi7
Meara was then placed in wagon, and ta-
ken short distance from the Jail, and when
first convenient tree was reached the wagon
sWasshalted, and Meara was given twenty-min-
es to make few farewell remarks Ten
nir{ll e6pf this time be spent in useless beg
gn9 for mercy; then he was asked if he
1Ra ted ~ ~, bnt said no, he could not as
~ 5RaanRo priest present. A Protestant
6lo1G7 7l1al led to pray for and with him,
hptf afeI Eaa used: He called upon his
Catholic bfeI II. D1E they could give him no
aid he called up61 - Masons, but, hearing
no respone bounced them in bitter
terms. HistweatV minutes having expired
DR.. Daniels agaz 81 ggSed the crowd
hin bis feet III f'bos bound d
over his head, and the wagon driven from un-
der him ;.she did not fall very heavily, yet for
over minute he did not move. .4g
. lie. bad been hanging about one minute
when Mr. Smith left. Ga his way to the de-
pot Mr.. Smith heard a heavy volley fired by
the mob, and subsequently learned that num-
Der of persons shot him. The body was left
hanging all night, but was cut down the next
morning and buried. Nearly one thousand
persons, composed principally of citizens of
Watseka and Middleport,l witnessed the execu-
ton, but they would have been poweress to
rescue him had they attempted it, as the mob
was composed of determined men all well
armed The mob was generally well behaved,
except two OR three, who would occasionally
let their passions get the better of them, and
they would send forth volley of oaths. None
of the crowd seemed to have been drinking
any, and it was no doubt the most orderly pro-
ceeding of the kind in the history of Illinois.
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IGgEO2'52ag.

eo-partnership heretofore existing between
Graves & Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted by
P B. Graves alone .I3t.sr Egla
He has reduced his prices for cash, and will do
all kinds of work pertaining to the tailoring busi-
ness, in the very best manner, and at figures, so
removed his shop to the room formerly occupied
by Dr. B B. Donaghe as an Office, and invites
all his friends and the public generally to give
him 8 call. .-La =.
v 40 4s-rtff=4r p. B. GRAVES
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Tobacco.

c. t. COCHRAN. ]. E. GUY.
10 c. 7. COCHRAN s. CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
II TOBACCO, SNUFF AND CIGARS,
at the old stand, on New street, would respect
fully announce to their friends and the public
generally that they are receiving and will keep
constantly on hand we'll selected stock of .
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, and Cigars,
angling from the choicest to the cheapest grades
Also Snuff, Pipes, Stems, Matches, &c.
Staunton Oct. 9th, 1868.
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P0etTy.
The Kiss.
BY CHARLES sIBLEY.

Upon ane stormy Sunday,
Coming adoon the lane,
Were score of honny lassies-
s And the sweetest, l maintain,
Was Ceddie.
That took unneath my pladdie,
!. To shield her from the rain.
4 She said that the daisies blushed
~ For the kiss that | had ia en-.
l wadna hae thought the lassie
Wad sac of a kiss complain.
NOW, laddie
Wilma stay under your pladdie,
If L gang bame in the rain !'
But on an after Sunday,
When cloud there was not ane,
This self-same winsome lassie-
We chanced to meet in the lane
Said; ''Laddie,
Why dinna We wear your pladdie
Wha kens but It may rain 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

A LIVING SNAKE ELECTED FROM MANS
SToMACH,-We were informed yesterday by
Mr.. Geo. W. Lipscombe. who resides about Al
miles from Lynchburg on the Campbell Court
house road, that he saw negro man. DaIv
Wigans, who lives in his immediate neighbor.
hood, vomit up living black snake 81 inches
in length. His snakeship wriggled about for
while after being elected from the stomach !;
few hours afterwards. s-n ~
The negrois about so years of age, and has
been sick for some time, complaining frequent
y OF sickness about the stomach, He is eyi-
IDENTITY under the impression that he has been
tricked by some of his race, whose ill-will he
has engendered. At first it was believed to be
tape worm, but on examination proved to be
a genuine black snake.
The explanation of this strange affair we
suppose is that the snake was swallowed when
quite small by the negro drinking in branch
or spring. We have heard of such things hap
pening before. Lynch. Nrginian.
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S0ddJes, Harness, dc.

CADDLES AND EEARNESS.-If you
y want good work, go to GEO. f. ELICK'S
Where you will find the best assortment this side
of Baltimore which he will sell cheap for cash.
Saddles and Harness of all kiDds-old and new;
Trunks Whips, Bits, &C.. Buck Gloves, Win
chester and Lewisburg make), and, in fact, ev-
srythng in his line of business.
Thanking his friends for past patronage he
lopes to merit continuance of the same.
REPAIRING done on short notice.
Also, a good lot of old Mcclellan Saddles and
Halters for sale cheap
Store on Main street, 8 doors west Of Augusta
nextdoor to Woods & Gilkeson's hardware store
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18
NUMBER XLIlT.
The Census of 1870

Official statement Of the Population of the
Country according to Color.
The following official tables give the popuIa-
ton of the several States of the Union. as
SHOWN by the recent census, giving the number
OF whites and blacks, respectively:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Sun Flowers, if not coming into fashion"
again, are at least receiving such commenda-
stions as will, probably, induce their cultiva-
ton once more. Some years ago, Com. Maury
urged their use and benefits, and affirmed their
sanitary influences in locations liable to ague
and fever Now, the French physicians say
that they are absorbents of malaria.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Mrs Gerard Balsley, near Sherando. gave
birth to three girls on the 18th uIt., two of
whom are living and doing we'll. There are Is
ladies in the same neighborhood who have
given birth to twins In the last fifteen years.
What nelghborhood can beat this p Tndica-
tor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

PHYSICIANS IN THE UNITED STATES. The
total number of physicians who paid taxes to
the government for the year ending April 30,
!S7l, was 49, 79S. Of these there were repu.
lar or allo1pathie, 5000; homeopathic, 1861 !:
hydropathic l53; eclectic, 1850; miscellaneous
or or not t, CLASSIFIED 4,77O. These figures show
been over-estimated The usual guess at the
number Of hom@opaths has been 10000. II
is believed that the government list is very full
and accurate, as it is not easy for doctors to
keep out OF the way of the assessor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

Gov. Hoffman, in letter to the Democrats
in New York writes as follows THE ques-
tion of the day is whether we are to live under
a Constitution at all, which shall be construed
by an impartial Court so as to limit and re-
strain, as it was intended to do, legislative and
executive poweralike, or under hollow form
OF Constitution, interpreted according to the
expediency of the hour by Congress itself,
such Interpretation being enforced by an unre-
strained Executive" This is indeed, the true
question of the day-the 'ive issue'-the
practical matter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

What the Conservative people of Virginia
want, IN reference to politics, is no departure
from the principle of opposition to the designs
and measures ofthe leaders of the Radical par
ty. To depart from that, would only
strengthen the Radical party.-Azer. Gazette,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18
Groceries, dc.

STA UNTON, HIRGINIA.
Having again gone into the Grocery business,
in connecti~n with my Flour and Produce trade,
can sell choice Family Groceries cheaper
than they can be bought in the town.
Having purchased stock of Staple Groceries
at the lowest cash rates, will sell them upon a
small profit.
My present stock consists in part of the fol-
lowing choice and selected goods:
SALT, EGGS,
RICE, LARD,
SIJEARS. TEAS,
SYRUPS. FISH,
CHEESE, ass BACON,
COFFEES BUTTER, - Isl
MOLASSES, rl
MEAL, ~ FLOUR, 81
BUCKETS, as pNAHS,
TOBACCOS, BRlCES,
COTTON YARNS b r1r II BROOMs,
ESSEN CES, &c.
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Fertilizers.
WASHINGTON HOUSE

w Church Street Lynehburg, Va.
Notice.-From this date L. w. ScovILLE, Man
ager OF the Washington House, is admitted as a
iness will be conducted under the style and firm
of l.. W. SCOVILLE & co. The reduced
rates of 81 25 per day $50 cents each for Break
last and Supper and 70 cents for Dinner) viii be
continued. sfHE ssIl3erisL 1c5 H94tr 1ren -s5t
ask for the new concern a continuation of
the patronage of my friends and the public.
ma3-tf L. @. S. FERGUSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1871-07-18

The Maine Democrats, in their State Con-
vention, have adopted the Ohio platform, but
declare that they cherish the American sys
tenn of State and local governments" and de-
clare they will forever defend the same against
centralized Federal power"