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The Placer herald., 1871-03-04
TINE "DELUDED DREAMS" "

We noticed in our issue Of last week .
queer, jumbled article in the Grass Valley
Union Of the 22d Of February. Perhaps the
Cnion did not say or wish to be understood
~ insinuating that the Democratic press had
no old. long standing principles on the qucs-
ton cf monopolies, etc., and since its denial
Of such a thought Or intention, We must re-
tract so much Of our article. The Union
now thinks that though we could at first see
nothing in its original article but a pen run
ming Wild, that we did finally find several
things worthy Of combating. This is error.
Aside from the pufings Of the Sacramento
Union and the proddings Of the deludcd
organs" Of the Democratic party, there was
really no shadow Of clear and well-dcfined
idea. So clear was this, and, acting on the
principle that all writers must have some i'm
polling motive to move their pens, that we
had to fall back on private knowledge TO
reach what the Union editor was driving at.
1t was that private information that VIC re-
ferred to in the close of our article, and moth
ing that appeared in the onion. The Union
felt bad for the "deludcd organs" or because
tthe delusion did not take some other direc-
ton; and this we figured out through pri-
wate information, and tried to apply So
laee, not to the article, but to the agony Of
,the writer. But the Union goes back and
ctharges us with denouncing q gentleman bo-
aau.c he had been favorably spoken Of by
suspicious papers for high position. We
nscd no language that could be tortured nts
anything that would approach denunciatOn.
We said recommendations from such source
strengthened the impression that Mr.. Hay
mon2 had thrown himself against the people
lin this fight, or words to that effect. This
gentleman holds, by appointment from Gov.
Haight, high and honorable position at
salary Of sc, 900 year, and if our sources
Of information and future events prove our
item correct in its nferences, are we not en-
titled to praise from all the people, and de-
nunciation only from monopoly plundercrs
We. have no quarrel with the Union, and
feel 50 kindly disposed towards it that We
would not, for the world, have it suffer one
painful thought over tho deludcd condition
of the HERALD.
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04

ENLAReED.-The Daily Petaluma Cres-
cent comes to us enlarged and improved and
with new editor, Mr.. James l.. Rice, form
erly Of the Marin Ncws. The Crescent is
sound on the subsidy question, and an able
champion of the peoples rights against mon-
opolies. Old Democratic Senoma needs just
such paper as the Daily Crescent to lead
its gallant Democracy in this and succeeding
contests, and We hope it may long occupy
that position.
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04
Onaciai Paper Of Placer County

THOMAS BorcE. No. 80. Exchange Building,
sn California street, San francisco. is authorized
to solicit advertisements and subscriptions in that
city for the HERALD, and receipt for the same.
bsAN 4 BLACK. No. 4l0 Montgomery street.
opposite Wells, Fargo Il Co., San Francisco. are
svShorixed to solicit advertisements and subscrip
tons. and receipt for the same.
HrpsoS & MENEr are our authorized sole Agents
In New York. All orders for publication. unless
accompanied with the money. must come through
them to insure attention.
H. w. STARR of Lincoln. is authorized to act
- our Agent in that place.
PIE. WEBER is authorized to act as our Agent
N Gold Run and vicinity.
JAnEs McCoRMICK is our authorized agent on
hs Forest Hill Divide to solicit subscriptions,
advertisements, and make collections and receipt
for the same.
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04
LUNCHES AND MEAL
NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP.

vJNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING TAX. \
l en- possession Of the old and we'll II
known Blacksmith shop on FIFTH ST., ~
LINCOLN, known as the Hickey Shop" il
now ready to do ali classes Of work in the line
at the SHORTEST NOTICE, in the most Work
man-like manner, and Mt the
Lowest Prices.
have a large stock Of material On hsnd which
enables me to fill nll orders without unnecessary
delay Customers can be accommodated also
with all kinds OF WOOD WORK in making and
repairing
Wagons, Carriages, Farming InsPlsnssts
etc All persons desiring anything in my lins
are invited to give me a trial.
ry' Special attention paid to SHOEING, and
all TINT class OF work done in the most CON.
plete and satisfactory manner.
JOHN HANNY.
February 25th, 1371-3m
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04
NOTICE 10 DEBTORS.

A Ii. PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE UN-
N dersigned must make Immediate settlements
for all debts due me, either for livery, black
smithing or other claims. All interested are
urged TO pay special attention to this notice, and
cali on me without unnecessary delay. Parties
neglecting this notice must not blame me II they
have to pay COSTS as cannot wait longer for
settlement. MOSES FREEDOM.
Auburn Feb Goth 1871.-tf
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04

We are indebted to Senator Casscrly and
Congressman James A. Johnston and A.
A. Sargent, for valuable Congressional doc
uments during the past week.
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04

We are indebted to the officers for tho an
nual Reports Of tho Mercantile Library As
socation of San Francisco for the years 1868,
1869 and 1870.
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04

The Sonoma Democrat must be short Of
timber when it classes the Grass Valley
Union and Marysvillc Standard a. party
papers.
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04

THE Reporter or it's owners are trying to
place some Supreme Court Judge in q ridic-
ulous and damaging position.
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04
DIED..


In San Francisco, Feb. 25th, JAMKs +. HUB-
BARD, formerly of this county aged 81 years.
In Nevada City. Feb. 10th. Sarnh Emily, wife
of Hon. L. Il. Reardon. aged 30 years,
:; Near Lincoln Feb. 27th, 1871 MARY, infant
daughter of James Dowds and wife aged Anon
tbs and 10 days.
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04

GENTLEMEN must not remove papers from
the editor's table without bis personal con.
sent don't forget this.
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04
MARRIED..

At Todd's Valley, Feb. Goth, by Rev. J. II. Pc
ters Amos Estey to Miss Annie Bayles
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04
II II Il
PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY,
422 California Street,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Fire and Marine Insurance!

Capital Stock. k...............$1 81, ,OOO, 900 90
Amount in excess of Capital avail
able topay Losses and Dividends, 740,065 II
ASSETS IN GOLD.
Loans on Real Estate and Collate-
rails worth 81, ,42O, ,OOO. ..... 1,0S7, ,05S 61
Cash in Banks. .....,........, 177.s63 73
United States and other Stocks
owned by the Company. ..... 226, 500 90
Real Estate, Company's property
corner California and Leidesdorff
Streets. 1AG,OOO 90
Other Assets ...,.... 1O2,642 n
Total Assets In Gold. 81 ,74O,O;5 ii
Losses paid promptly in Gold on adjustment
A. ]. RAISTON, Sec'y. J. HUNT, Pres't.
- Insurance effected on the most favorable
terms by .-.--.... .,
ROBERT GORDON,
iy23-70 Agent for AUBURN.
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04
ToWnSlte Notice.

4 LII PARTIES IN INTEREST ARE HERE
~ fv notified TINT the mup OF the OPHlR
Townsite il now file in the Comfy Recorder S
Office Of this County.
n. ". SI'EAR
County Judge. Placer County, Cal.
February 7th, 1s71.--4w.
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NEW FRENCH SALOON.

NEW FkENCH SAIUUN.
A. cIRARD, Proprietor.
gVNHE UNDERSIGNED ANNOUNCES TO
L the public that this new building, opposite
the TOLL HOUSE, in Auburn, is now finished,
furnished and open for the accommodation ef
all who may favor him with their custom.
THE BAR
will be found furnished with the choisest
Liquors, Malt Liquors, Wines, Cigsrs. nss.
Foreign and domestic, in the country. >
LUNCHES AND MEALS
Furnished at all Hours, at
II EDJJ G f. ID II n II T. - ..
and Of the best in the Market. LODGINGS
furnished when desised. BY careful attention
to customers and honest and fair dealing with
all, the proprietor hopes to receive fair share
of public patronage
Auburn, Feb. 25th 1S71.--my.
The Placer herald., 1871-03-04

JOHN I. KISKADE. Supt. Pub Schools.
Auburn, Feb. 2lst, 1871.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
WEST TENNESSEE.

1t should be borne in mind that these ag-
gregates are made up from the returns Of
the assessors in each civil district in each
county of the State. This table clearly
shows that there is something radically
wrong in themanner of assessing the v;f1ue
Of lands for taxation; that there is in fact =,
no regularity, no system as to how this
thing shall be done. In 1860 the average
value Of land per acre in East Tennessee
was S5.1S, and the total valuation was S46,-
l45,696; now the average is SAG, an i'll
crease of % cents, but the total valuation is
only S42, 694 ,005, showing a decrease of
s., 451 ,69l. < In 1860 the average in
Middle Tennessee was 1854 per acre,
and the total valuation Sl02, 308,070; now
the average is Stops. an increase of IL
cents, and the total valuation is Sl03,344,
ga, showing an increase of 81 ,036,554. But
the returns for 1851 shows that there were
TS0,392 more acres in Middle Tennessee
than in 1871. On this basis the increase
should have been Sl,356,5l4. In 1860 the
average in West Tennessee was $500 per
acre, and the total valuation $50, $40, 1854;
now the average is S9.05, an increase of 6
cents, but the total valuation is $685.
liS, showinga decrease Of s, 495,016. These
are facts which should attract the attention
Of the Legislature. The revenue laws
should be so framed as to secure a fair val
uation Of all the lands in the State, which
would largely increase the revenue. The
evils we have pointed out should be RENE
died, and it lies with the Legislature to ap-
ply the remedy.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
HAS GEORGIA A GOVERNOR 3?

The telegraph has already reported the
resignation by Rufus b. Bullock of the Gov
ernOrship of Georgia. 1t appears from the
Atlanta papers that Bullock prepared his
resignation on the 23d of October, and left
it with The Secretary Executive Depart
ment,' (the Governors private secretary,
we presumed before leaving for New York.
The resignation was to take effect on the
Both, but was not made public until two
O'Clock in the afternoon of that day. In the
meantime Bullock left the State, ostensi-
bly, on public business in New York. and
has not yet returned. His object in resign
ing two days before the new Legislature as
selnbled was to turn over his office 10 Mr..
Benjamin Conley, the Radical President of
the late Senate Of Georgia, before the
Legislature should organize. Accord
ingly COnley was sworn in as Cover
nor on the Both ult: Bullock publishes a
letter addressed 70 his political friends and
the people of Georgia." in which he assigns
as a reason for resigning, that he had Just
discovered that day oct. 30 that he was
to be impeached by the new House of Rep
resentatives, and that enough Of his politi-
cal friends in the Senate were to be sun
seated TO secure conviction" 1t is very
likely he would have been impeached, as he
has been guilty Of crimes that ought to sub
ject him 10 that sort of discipline. He
therefore resigned, as he confesses, to pre-
vent the office of Governor falling into the
hands of the Democrats. Mr.. Conlev was
sworn in as Governor on the Both
uli. under the section Of the Con-
stiJution If Georgia which provides
that the President of the Senate shall exer-
else the Executive powers in case of the
resignation of The Governor. But is Mr..
Conley eligible to that position? If We mis-
take not the term for which he was elected
Senator expired on the 10TH Of January,
loI, and of course with his senatorial
term expired his Office OF President of the
Senate. The law fixed the second Wednes-
DAY III January, 1871, as the time when the
Legislature elected last year should meet.
out when it was discovered that that Ieois-
iatrre was Democratic, the old Legislature
which was Radical, by the advice of Mr.
Akerman' Grants Attorney General
changed the time for the rae,,
ing of their successors to ,bo
first Wednesday in November, 1871. Bat
they did not and could not change Che time
at which their own term expired. nor tia
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
TAX ASSESsALENTS-F FOR THE
aaf LEGISLATURES.

In his report to the Legislature, Comp
troller Pennebaker complains, and justly,
we think, that the present system of as
sesSing property for taxation is very I'M
equal and unjust, and demands a radical
change. He says: --=---.- d.
"The present system Of assessment is
bad one, and any change, no matter what,
would not damage MS. There is too much
favOriteismy in the present PLAN The re-
sponsibility being distributed among SO
many men in each county has a bad effect.
and the result damaging to the finances Of
the State Each District Assessor win he
likely to favor his locality, and bases his
claims TO future promotion or continuance
in office to the fact that he has lightened
the tax by decreasing the value of property.
Would it not be better to require each
County Court TO elect one assessor for two
or three years, and require him to do the
work Systematically and thoroughly"
In his report to the Legislature dated Oct.
l. 1870, Comptroller Pennebaker says:
'.But to make valuation and taxation OF all
taxable property more uniform and just,we
must make radical change in our method
Of listing. In looking about for different
plan, it will be source OF consolation to
feel that worse one could not be adopted
As a general proposition, may assert that
our assessors are incompetent. Three
fourths of them know nothing and care less
about the importance of the work or the
value of real estate. Many are guilty of
making assessments in the interest Of their
districts. During the last four months |
have taken some trouble to inquire into the
,f In,
seventy cases ascertained, the property was
assessed at less than one third of its value.
4 few instances only are given. The
Trustee of Greene county informed me
that place Of his was assessed at 1915:
it was worth 81 800. His neighbor had
$4,000 farm, on which he paid taxes at
$1,000. So with other property in his
county. In Wilson county place recently
sold for $1,000 that has for years paid taxes
at $1,000. In Marshall county, $4,000
farm is assessed at S, 1000, while in Ruther-
ford one worth 100000 is assessed at S15,-
900. The same disproportiOn exists In
every county in the State, except in towns
and cities, where the wants of corpora
lions have forced the employment of intelli-
gent Assessors. BY the United States Mar
shal'S books, the real estate of Davidson
county is set down at over 81, 900, 600; while
OH our books it is only, in round numbers,
SS,00O,000. The present way of assessing
is, in the broadcast acceptation Of the term,
perfect farce. In ruore than one county
have been informed that the entire assess
ment was made in one day, at the county
courthouse, by copying from old lists"
That the members of the Legislature and
others may the more readily appreciate the
Comptroller's complaint as to the want OF
uniformity in fixing the valuation of taxable
property, we append statement compiled
from the reports of the Comptroller, show
ing the numberpf acres of land assessed
tor taxation and the value of the same, and
the value of town lots and other taxable
YlrOnarty.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02

Tennessee of 81, OS6,554. showing that there
has been an actual decrease in The yal,a-
ton of East and West Tennessee lands of
S4,947,S0Z Tile valuation az town LOIS IN
1861 was 81, $4,000, and in 1871 it is
S6l, SIT, s5O, showing aninclease in the yal,ia-
tion oil this property of $90;2sSs45. It
mus appears that while there has been a
heavy increase in the value of town lots,
there has been a considerable decrease in
the aggregate valuation Of farm lands in two
OF the divisions Of the State The follow
ing table giving the value of lands per acre
in each county in tie State for the years
1851, 1867, 1865, 1869, and 1871, will show
the inequalities that exist in our present mode
OF assessing the value of real estate for tax
alton: a rs vs Avs r-ttN'As
EAST TENNESSEE --.-Es-a
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
Drugs, Medicines, etc.,
FOR SALE.

A VALUABLE STOCK OF DRUGS, MEDI-
n cines, Fixtures and other property in Store
Square, Nashville The above property and eff
fects will be sold privately and in lots, or as
whole, and bids therefor will be received, and
any information desired by intending purchasers
will be given by Mr. Robert Caruthers, who Is
now in charge thereof
NATHANIEL BAXTER, JR
Oc2l If Clerk and Master and Receiver.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.
stockholders Meeting.

OFFICE OF THE NASHVILLE s. DECATUR
RAILROAD COMPANY,
Nashville, Oct. IL, 1SI1.)
TIME ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders OF the Nashville and Decatur Rail-
road Company will be held at Nashville on Wed
nesday, the 18th of November next.
Stockholders VIII be passed free 10 and from
the Convention BY exhibiting their certificates OF
stock TO the conductors.
oclI I'd @. W. SEAL, sec.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
Partnership Notice.

WE HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED
w ourselves together to do General Com
mission Business, and act as Agents for the Vir-
ginia Manufacturers OF Chewing and Smoking
TobaccOs. ". b. & r. l.. ARMISTEAD.
Nos. Il and 10 Market street.
NASHVILLE, Oct, 81, 1871. oc22 II
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
NoTTCE-

THE ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Il of the State of Tennessee, passed Jan. &c,
l6Tl, having authorized the granting of Charters
of incorporation to Boards of Trade, which may
be organized i'm any incorporated town or city in
this State, by fifteen or more business men unit
ing for that purpose, notice is hereby given that
the requisite number Of persons have associated
together and organized themselves under the
Style and name of fine
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02

AThe value OF town lots in Shelby county was
included In the valuation of land I'm 1863 and in
other property" in 1862
Ii is fair TO assume that in no instance
has greater number of acres been re-
turned than could be found by an actual
survey. Taking then, the highest number
returned in any year noted in our table and
we have the following result:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
Administrators Notice.

HAVING QUALIFIED AS ADMINISTRA-
III tor of the estate of j. B. Ferguson deceas-
ed, this is TO give notice to all persons indebted
to said estate 10 come forward and settle, and
those having claims to present the same within
the time prescribed by law, or they will be for
ever barred GEO. W. HARRISON,
Oc25 If Administrator.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02

The Washington Patriot sends this
shot at Grant: " Among the many re-
markable virtues of our President are also
those of consistency and Of being no
respecter, Of persons, This charming moral
excellence isfuIly illustrated in his conduct
towards the polygamists- pardoning Bowen
and prosecuting Brigham Young a-.-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
PROCLAMATIONS.
Governors Proclamation.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

NASHVILLE, TENN, Oct 4, l6sl-
UTHEREAS, 1T HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY
w made known 70 me that vacancies exist In
the Senate from the Seventh and Twentieth Dis-
triets, by the death Of Hon. Thomas PEBBLES and
Hon. Horace Rice
Row, therefore, I, d. W. c. Senter, by virtue
of the power and authority vested in me, do here
by command the Sherihs Of the counties Of Mau-
", Lewis, Hickman and Dickson, Of the Seven
teenth Senatorial District, and the Sheris Of the
counties of Benton, Humphreys, Perry, Decatur
and Henderson, OF the Twentieth Senatorial Dis
trict 70 open and hold an election at all the
places Of holding elections in their respective
counties on
Saturday, Nov. {, IS7I,
after having given the notice required BY Law,
for the election Of Senators, N I'LL the vacancies
Occasioned by the death OF said Thomas II. Pee
bles and Horace Rice, and due return thereof
make according to law.
In testimony whereof, have hereuntO
subscribed my official signature, and
L. g. caused the great seal Of the State 10 be
affixed thereto. Done at the Department
in the city Of Nashville this 4th day Of
October, 1871.
DIV. c. SENTER.
BY the Governor:
I. H. BUTLKR, Secta-y Of State. Octs I'd
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
A GREAT BARGAIN.

WE HAVE FOR SALE on SOUTH MAR
w ket street a Cottage renting for Sl2 per
month to a good tenant, which We bound to
sell forthwith, and great bargain may be eb-
tanned by applying at once with cash.
ARLINGTON, FARRAR s. WEAKLEY,
oc1S eodtilloc14,T2 Agents
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
E.aRM EOR SIZE.

INCUR HUNDRED ACRES, 40 ACRES IN
u cultivation, under good fence; produces
finely; good buildings excellent timber, water
orchard, etc. Healthy location, right on Mobile
s. Ohio Railroad, one mile from kenton Station,
in Gibson county well adapted TO farming and
stock raising. Terms, reasonable. For further
particulars, apply to or address
sep29 3m b. +. HARRIS, kentOn, Tenn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
Choice Dairy Farm.

WE HAVE FOR SALE A CHOICE DAIRY
w Farm, Just ut4ide the limits Of the city,
with first-rate improvements, which we will sell
on ten years time, or trade it for country city
ARLINGTON, FARRAR & wEAKLEY,
ocl7 eodtill ocl4, ~ 20 3 e Agents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02

Executive Reward.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
&AaHUrrEw TINY Drfohar n fS-1 Z

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, October n, 1S51.S
To all who shall see these Presents-Grceting;
UHEREAs, 1T HAS BEEN MADE
wv known TO me that a certain PETER
MELANGET, charged with robbery and at
tempt TO commit murder, has fed from justice
and Is now running at large:
Now, therefore, I. JOHN {. BROWN. Gov
ernor Of the State CT Tennessee. by virtuJ Of TIE
mower and authority IN me vested, 30 hereby
offer a reward Of Tive Hundred and Fifty Dol
lars 20 any Person er lSssons Sn D. ny
him 70 the sheriff or iailcr Of cur county o. shell
nv iu order thas Justice In that hchaf Say be
had and executed
% SET nv had ard caused the great seal
ssn.1 AZ tAe STATE 90 - az ned ~ Nasl vie
shs 1ist day " oct5Ser, ISL.
JOHN L. BROWN.
BY the covsroor,
Tn RUrLRR. Secretary Of STATE
ecsS z Banssr and Msnphs Asalanehe eOby.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02

Here we have 2,173,873 acres less tbs
year than had at some former period been
returned for taxation. The Imaginary geo
graphical lines of the divisions of the State
remain as formerly, and if there ever was
the number of acres set down for each in
the wears noted, there should be that much
still. The present average value Of land in
the State is $3.50 per acre. We thus see
that we have SIS, 2Ss,794 worth of land in
the State, which in former years paid taxes,
but upon which not one cent is paid this
year.
The valuation of real estate in 1860 was
s209 Per, $50, while in 1871 it was $685.
$50, III, showing decrease in value of So
90, 768, notwithstanding there has been an
increase iD the value of lands in Middle
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-02
Nashville Board OF Trade,

and have complied with all the requirements of
said Act, and are therefore entitled to all the
powers and privileges contained therein.
FRED. II. FRENCH. President
j. a. GIBSON, Secretary. Oc25 1awIt