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The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

ARREST or All ToM.-Oficer Linnegar, OF this
town. traced All Tom, a Chinaman formerly re-
siding here. to Sacramento and with the assist
ance of two local officers of the latter city, fer
rsted him ont and arrested him in den on !
street and brought him here and lodged him IN
jail this week Tom is accused OF ha'in8 muir
dered Chinawoman here last November STAB
bng her, cutting her throat, cutting her IN quar-
ters, packing her in a chinese Jar and buryins
or coucealing her. 1t is said that Tom was one
OF the parties engaged in the murder OF VIM
Mcdaniel here some years ago. and that this wo-
man, Topsy, knew of the fact and had threat
ened to divulge the secret, and that was the rea
son that Tom murdered her. He Is now IN JAIL
bat whether evidence can be found among these
barbarous heathens to convict him or not is
matter not yet known
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

MINERS MEETING AT rOPHIn.-Elsewhere III TINS
psper VII be found the proceedings of meeting
of miners held at Ophir on Thursday evening
t.,e SDth ult. Welearn that some disturbance 10
the meeting occurred, but that the disturbance
u,,u onieted without the ,ffas on Of much blood
II will b. seen that the resolutions only demand
,h,t the loeators of cams shall confne them
,alvss TO the one ledge system as required by tn
1.w Of Conrress. The meeting organized Min
.r, Prot ctvc Union. and electe- Ulcers to ear
" ont tn objects of the Union. Ihe mon eA-
tends it; pro. 'eton over the mineral lands Oh
Township No. ., and Sections ., II ana ~ N
Town.hip No g. jndging by the officers OF tie
unioa. the E,iners Of the District have Pac'o
their interests in good hands, and thst no goug
in. jumping and monopolizng Will hereafter oe
allowed. In Union there is strength.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

BEAUTY. The large 81 oo.ioo .on of beauty ever
published IN the United States is afforded in the
Parlor Album, advertised in another column.
this Alb,nm embraces the finest specimens o.
chrome Autographs, steel engravings and fine
wood ensravings ever offered the public. The
American Publishing Company of Rutland, VT,
to whom they offer liberal terms. Read the adj
-sertisemept
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08
Special Notices.

SANE AT LAsT.-"For FIVE years, writes gen.
tleman at Hrfisbn7gh. Pa, II was on a wild
goose chase after remedies for dyspepsia have
taken first and last enough 'infallible cures to
float jolly boat, and the more swallowed the
faster got o be n. Luckily, or rather prov.
ientislly, it same into my head to try DIR. WAL
KERs Vegetable Vinegar Btters This was five
months ago. In less than six weeks not twinge
renia ned te remind me of the complaint. | am
perfectly well, and have only one regretthat /
did not discol,e. the true Specfc sooner TtyH;
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

LETTER FROM JUANITA-O our first page will
be found very interesting letter, sketching the
life, settlement and Improvements of j. r. Nick
erson, with complete description of the mas
sive new wine cellar just built on the Rancho,
from the pen of celebrated pioneer writer OF
the coast This letter does but justice to the
proprietor and the celebrated orchard, vineyard
and improvements described, which really issve
no superior on the coast. We ask the careful
at enton of th reader to the letter. and to those
that will followt, as they from the pen of GEL
ebrated and truthful writer, one that has travelled
extensively and added volumes to perpetuate the
history of the Pioneers and pioneer life Of
California.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08
Local and County Matters.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

CArnoLIc-Rev. Father Kelly will hold Divine
service in the Catholic Church, in Auburn every
Nhird Sunday in each month, at the usual hour.
Nxrxop1sr-R J. H. Peters will preach at
ing and the NJ. E. Sabbath School Will meet at
The came place Immediately after the Church ser
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

SToLEN.-Last ednesday evening some thief
stole case of boots from the sidewalk in front
of Houser's dry goods store next door to the
Postoffice and packed it up the Hill about one
hundred yards and stuck it under an old build
ing. This thief was seen and discovered that
fact himself and got away before be could be
ID ntifed or caught.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

EPISCOPAL SEByIcG.-Rev. Wm. II. Hill Of
Sacramento, Will preach and hold Episcopal SER
vice at the Court House, at o clock, a. NJ aud
at ~, 2, NJ, on Sunday, April 10th, 1871. The
public are invited to attend
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

To DR.. W. c. JONES OF Forest Hill we are in
lebted for the notice of the arrival Of two strang
$ on that Divide chronicled elsewhere in this
paper
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

School BALL.-The Trustees OF Smithville
School District have arranged to give grand
calico ball at the residence of James Laird near
Smithvlle, for the benefit of the District Public
School at that place. On Friday evening, April
2lst, 1871. Unfortunately many of cur smaller
and srarsely settled school districts are short
of funds to keep up their schools, which s a
great misfortune to the children, and Smthville
School District is in this condition This ball
furnishes an excellent and pleasant opportunity
for the whole community to aid the district in
funds to keep the school going, in way they will
scarcely feel it, and at the same time pass a So
cal evening All that can should attend this
ball We hope it will be largely attended,
pleasant and enjoyable party, and result in tinan
cial success yielding liberal fund the educa-
ton of the children of the district
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08
NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP

TTNHI UNDERSIGNED HAVING TAX a
L en possession Of tha Old and we'll &! q
known Blacksmith shop on FIFTH 81, W
LINCOLN. known as the Hickey Shop, is
now read to do all classes Of work il tae line
1t the SHORTEST NOTICE, in the most Work
.n0n-ike manner and tt the
Lowest K'.-icc&.
have q large stock Of mat erial or hand which
enables me TO fiji all orders without unnecessary
delay. Customers can be accommodated also
with all kinds OF WOOD WORK IN making and
repairing
Wagons. Carriages Farming m,,Iements,
etc. All persons desiring anything in my line
are invited to give me trial.
- Special attention paid to SIIOEING, sEs
ali that class OF work done in the most oona-
plete and satisfactory manner.
JOHN UANNY.
February 25th, 1571.-3m.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

THREE cases were tried in the County Court
this week as follows: People VS. James Barron,
verdict, assault and battery. People VS. Ser
reacco-verdict. not guilty. j B. Taylor, VS..
Chris Crow-verdict for defendant. Two more
iury cases are to he tried.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

BY our advertisements it viii be seen that DR..
L. NJ. Stuart has changed his Office at For st
Hill, and can now be found Broadway,s.two
doors from SCOTS Variety store. We learn that
tn Doctor has determined 20 make his perma-
nent home in Forest Hill.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08
AVOTICF is HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM
~ it may concern, that an application has
been made by BAPTIST STINGER to the Gov
ernment of the United States, for Patent to
the following described Gold Quartz Mining
Claims, viz: "Known as the Shpley Quartz
Ledge, situated in the Ophir Mining District
n the County of Placer, State OF California, be-
ing bounded by McFadden's quartz claim on the
South and by Thatcher Ross & Co., on the
North and more particularly described as fol-
lows. to-wit: On surveyed land, being in the
Southwest quarter (S. w. ~ of Northwest
quarter On. W. "A and Northwest quarter IN.
W r. of Southwest quarter Is. w. ~ of Sec
ton ?, Township II. North Range East, Mt.
Diabo base and Meridian, in the District of land
subject to sale at Sacramento, California, and
containing five acres; said claim being one thou
sand feet in length, with one hundred feet On
each side of said vein lode as surface ground
for the convenient working thereof.
Said claim being still more particularly des-
cribed in diagram filed with said application.
All persons holding any adverse claim thereto
are hereby required to present the same before
the Register and Receiver of the United States
Land Office, for Sacramento Land District, at
Sacramento, California, within ninety days from
the date of posting and publication hereof.
Dated Sacramento City, Sacramento County
CAL. Dec. 29th, 1870.
BAPTIST n STINGER.
mark.
lihest: AARoS BELL.
Auburn, January 7th, 1871, SIN.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08
Office in Auburn,

where he can at all times be found ready to obey
the call of the public, and those desiring to OBJ
tain PATENTS FOR MINERAL LAMBS. All
surveys and plating done by the undersigned is
OFFICIAL, and in the name and under he
laws and instruction Of the legal United States
officers, and obviates all farther expense and
trouble, SO far rs the surveys are concerned, in
obtaining Patents. All persons having any
quartz leads or surface mines 10 survey aud plat
can have the work done promptly, perfectly and
N exact accordance with the legal requirements,
by applying in Auburn to
SAMUEL BETHEL.
Auburn, March, 1lth, 187l.-my.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08
MEALS AT ALL HOURS.

vTNHE PROPRIETOR HAVING RECENTLY
l. purchased and fitted up portion of the
fre-proof brick block adjoining his well know
stand, is prepared to extend additional accom-
furnished apartments and good beds can always
be found at this House--an excellent table set
and the best of LIQUORS and CIGARS kept al
the Bar
Oysters and Pigs Feet served up st all hours.
jan1ss A, ADREAN
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

Rop3zRY.-W, dnesday ngut lest come thief
broke into the cellar Of Mr.. Wilson's Hotel at
tn depot and packed Of case OF Bittors and a
Large fresh salmon. No clue by which the thi.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

BRIEF ITEMs.-The Graves Putnam quartz
mill, one mile from hero on Baltimore ravine,
is now running on ore from the Crnsus ledge
for the Greek boys, with prospect of good
clean up. go. DIR. T. NJ. Todd, who has located
here is an accomplished musician aud has been
voted an honorary member of the Auburn Brass
Band Mr.. Ellis jeweler, who proposes to
locate here is also splendid musician and will
play with our brass band. ~ 1t is rumored
that the two Drug stores are about to be consol-
idated. Also that Drs. Dubois and Todd are
about to form partnership. ... Grand prep
arations are being made for Odd Fellows ball
and celebration here on the 26th inst, and an
immense crowd is expected
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08
BEATS THEM ALL!!
CIR SANDALL'S
PATEN T SPRING G. BED
Combines Lightness, Cleanliness and Elias
ticity with Durability.
Received Premium for best
Spring Bed at late State
Fair

IT'S POPULARITY IN CHICAGO AND
l. other Western towns is unprecedented, and
it threatens soon to drive all others out Of the
market
The Coils are in Couplets and Self. Supporting,
thus dispensing with Twine, Cords, etc, and
from the peculiar construction of the bed it is
impossbl for it to get out of ORDER.
Being without upholstery it pres' nts no bar-
borage for Dirt, Bugs or any other kind of ver
min
This. the best, cheapest most captivating and
comfortable of all Spring Beds yet invented can
be seen, examined, and thoroughly tested at the
wagon maker and wheelright shop of Wv. Mann,
opposite the Orleans Hotel, who is the Sole
Agent for their sale in Auburn.
~ Persons wishing further information are
referred to Judge d. W. Spear, of Auburn, or to
the furniture itself, at the shop.
". MANN,
Sole Agent IT Auburn.
Auburn, January 2lst, 1911 lny.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08
A Glorious Charge!!
THE GREAT WORRIES TONIC.
Plantation Bitters.

This wonderful vegetable re.
stOvative is the siacct-anch0r Of
the feeble and debilitated. As a
tonic and cordial for the aged
and languid, it has no equal
among stOrMaCiAiCs. AS IL remedy
for the nervous weakness to
which women are especially sub.
ject, it is superseding every other
stir1>ulant. In all climates, tropi.
cal, terra sas'crate, OF fTigid, II acts
rs u specific sn every species Of
disorder yxi.ic.l underns ines the
bodily strength aHA breaks down
the animal spirits. For sal, by
all DRUGGISTS.
August 27th, 1870.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08
Mineral Land Surveys.

TNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN du,
l. appointed by United States Surveyor Gen
raj j. II. Hardenburg, deputy T. S. Surveyor
or Placer county has established bis
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08

ItteS. AARON BELL.
Auburn, January 7th, 1871, SIN.
The Placer herald., 1871-04-08
No. 78.
APPLICATION FOR PATENT
TO -
Quartz Gold Mining Claim.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
!, .cDANrFNTo Cal ,Jap1,arv ID 1877

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
SACRAMENTO, Cal, January I'd, 1871.
BAPTIST STINGER having filed his applica-
ton in this office for Patent to a Mining
Claim, and the law and instructions in such
cases provided, having been complied with, 1t
is hereby ordered that the annexed Notice Of
such Application be published for ninety days
in the PLACER HERALD, a newspaper published
nearest the location Of said claim at Auburn
in Placer county State of California.
JOHN G.. MCCALLUM,
SEAL Register.
Wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02
Int ar LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, r"-toiice,
September !. 1871.
Persons calling for letter, will say they are I'D
vcrtiscd ana give tho date OF the list.
II not called for within thirty days, they will hn
scnl 10 the dead letter office.
Al y Armstrong; 2.
B-Luc!nda Eushard, Mrs Emily Balthi;, Jus
Grinn, } b Brewer, Miss Mamie Ball, Fannie
Bcrryuan. Daniel Brown, = Berry.
C-Nlis: Susan Clark Mrs Mary Cook, Capt
w Il Campbell 9TH artillery, Madison Cuvannh
COL jas II CLARK, Miss Georgiana Cephus, Fran
els CnpI Capt Anthony Calnhen, Mrs \ Cal
laT9ch Wm Satin, Ben Cody 3arH n a G lie:
Annie Dudley, WIN Davidson.
F-Mr: Mary Fairfax, Mr. f'ostcI, :, John
Free, Capt Ii Fleming, Mrs Lucy Fry, Rich
arA Foster, T y Fine, Harrison Ferguson.
G-!Ienry Gibson, Jacob Gerger: Mr. Phebt
Griffith, VIM Grady. W"odson Gordon colored
William G"as:.
H-M"s Katie lEtrno, :;,ln u Hourk, Mr.:
Marlh;, Hen derso!r, Ma"i: i":lery, Minnie r
Hall. cc!nrcd, DR. Edward Henry. Elijah Hill,
Annie Hill col
&c p Jones, Mr. Ann Elizabeth lohn:cn:
K-,Iohn King, Mrs = + I1irtIoy, r + King
sicy. Jas y hingsley, Joseph hinglcy.
I.-Mr: C"rtclin vi Langley, Mrs julia Lind
M-M,il:,rd Miller, Mis-; Cutharne Munro,
Mrs Jennie Martin, Mrs Mary Marchial, F
+ Mcbride >, Mrs Carrie a Moore. Charlie" Il
Mckinney, julia Mchinny c"l
N--AIis= sarah Nckins.
U-Miss Sullie Owens, ,Jarae; owen.
P--Mra Matilda Perdleton, Miss LH"s; ingc,
Maria Purfer jaime: Pry Jane: Phillips.
R-Mr: & F Rust Arthur |. Rodgers col. Mrs
Mary j Rose
SMi~: .Al.ry v ~icHlns1. Captain. Shalt,9,n
Sob, 1ns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

Lieut.. Gov. Wilmot, of New Brunswick,
has invited the President, with the members
of his Staff and Cabinet, to visit to that Pro-
vince, on the occasion of the opening Of the
European and North American Railway from
Bangor to St. John, on the 18th of October
next The President has replied declining the
invitation, on the ground that it has never
been customary for the President to leave the
U. S. during his term of Office, and that he is
reluctant to establish such precedent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

The Prince Georgian says that ''the celebra-
ted partisan leader, COL John S. Mosby has
accepted the invitation to be present at the
Tournament to come off near Marlboro. Md,
on Tuesday, the 18th instant This will be the
first raid which the famous Confederate will
ever have made into Prince Georges and we
predict for him warm aud rousing reception.
He will be thrice welcome by all, and will be
met by some of his former gallant comrades in
arms, with true MARYLAND hospitality
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

The island Of St. Thomas, in the West IN
dies. seems doomed to experience most disaS-
trous results from hurricanes and earthquakes.
1t is Danish island But a short while ago,
through Mr.. Seward: 4 treaty was made to an
mex it to the u. S. But the Senate refused TO
ratify the treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

CABINET MEErING.-It is stated that at the
Cabinet Meeting in Washington, yesterday,
the subject Of Ku Kux in South Carolina was
considered, and the letter of Senator Scott,
noticed in yesterday Gazette) with other pa
pers was referred to the Attorney General,
who will report upon the law applicable to the
case, when proclamation will be issued by
the President, and afterwards embraced in a
general order of the War Department. Mean
while that Department will mature the inca
sures considered to be necessary in that con-
nection. The Cabinet also had an expression
of views on the subject Of Corea. The reports
from Admiral RodgeSs were laid before them
by Secretary Robesoa. The L. S. will not
now renew the attack on the people Of that
country, but await the result Of the British ex-
petition 1t is thought, ultimately, the United
States, Great Britain and the North German
Confederation may form an alliance against
Coraa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

4 large meeting of Democrats at Little
Rock, Arkansas, lately passed resolution to
the effect that they recognize the adoption
Of the amendments to the constitution as set
ting the political status Of all citizens not dis
franchised by State or national legislation,
deprecate any discussion calculated to bring in
question the right of suffrage guaranteed by
these amendments, and recommend the doctrine
of universal amnesty and universal suffrage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

1t is said that Horace Greeley is engaged in
settling the difficulties in the Radical ranks in
New York. The Greeley and Murphy Com
mittees are coming to terms and Mr.. Greeley
said at meeting Of the committee on Thurs
day might've are ready to act with the Re
publican party The New York Herald
quotes remark recently made by Gen. Grant,
that tine late mutineers, like soldiers grumb-
ling over their rations, would cease when the
time for action came"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

The organization proposed by the Conserva-
tive Convention is very distasteful, we perceive,
to the Radical Managers. The more reason for
its being cordially adopted and carried out by
the Conservatives Of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

! ain now prepared l., furnish /" farmer snd
others the following reliable" manure. for which
[ have the agency:
MAGNUM BONTrM SOLUBLE PHOS-
PLATE.
BAUGH'S RAW BONE PHOSPHATE
EXCELLENZA TOBACCO FERTILIZER
EXCELLENZA SOLUBLE PHOSPHATE
GEO DUGDALE&CO'S. ANNOTATED
SUPER-PHOSPHATE
WHITELOCk'S EGETATuk
MEAT AND BONE GUANO.
BONE DUST OF VARIOUS GRADES.
These articles have for their basis pu3'e rner-
hauSted bones, rendered soluble by proper sup
ply of Sulphurir Acid ana have given general
satisfaction wherever used.
Circulars. containing testimonials, sent on ap-
plcation. ] will also furnish 10 order any other
Fertilizer. NJ market rates.
THOMAS PERRY,
aug 1-2m No. i King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

Messrs. Baldwin l. Bros, Of Philadelphia,
have received orders for six fine locomotive en-
gines, with fve-toot driving wheels, for the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, some of them
to be delivered as early in October as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

1t is remarked in one of our exchange papers
thai it is probable there will be no ''indepen-
dent candidates for the Legislature, outside
of party nominations on the Radical side, in
this State, this fall Very likely least
there will be but few The party will 60 en-
masse for their nominees will it be so on
the Conservative side? "Fas est alb hoste do
,or; -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

Leonard Scott & Co., New York, have repub-
lished the July number of the London Quarter
ly Review contents Shakespeare; Darwin $
Descent of Man: Austria since Sadowa Jere-
nv TAYLOR; Mus c& Alexander Dumas Econo-
mic fallacies and, Labor Utopias; the new
School, Boards. &his is very interesting
number
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02

She first message of NJ. Theirs was yester-
dag sent to the French Assembly. He express
es his thanks for the renewed evidence of their
confidence, again declares his devotion to the
country and his hopes of success in restoring
France to her former position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02
.H.!RRIED.

H. Washington. u. G.. August 2l.t, I'll, BY
Re- D.. Harris; ALEXANDER {. CROOK.
81 Virginia, u HESTER ~, daughter ol tn"
late \ X Ku,i:, esq, II Baltimore, Maryland.
Hli;irlorr sun please copy
EfARhET FARM FOR SALE.-Pursuant
" - :, decree of the County Court Of Fairfax
county. rendered 1T ils May term, 1871, IN the
suit II Joseph BrUn use {. l.. MankIn' against
Thomas .pr;i; the undersigned, the Com
mi:;:o;cr: therein named. will otcr at public
auction IN SATC EDAI, September Both, ut
Cats Tavern. West End thut highly cultivated
and :uluable MARKET FARM belonging 70,
md now in possession OF. Thomas ju"ns, con
tanning ~ f;crc: ci !nnd lying the Little River
Turnpike, about miles weSt of Alexandria. The
land Is highly improved with good buildings. and
i. Il mos. desirable farm.
Tern. Of sale Cash, 50 rnu>h as sill pay ct-
pcnscs: residue" up"n credit off, and year,
with Interest! :, ha occurred by bonds, with
good security .ii Iced Of trust upon the
!'reL.i$": W AZ LIZ
u L SMUOT.
ii ". THOMAS.
Eairta< e.U:.ty. ~ --l"wts C'I"n r
DEEAETAST BACON. just -ace.vel ~
. a. 80 }. C.. NILECEA.
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Charles Hays, member of Congress from the
fourth Alabama district, writes iii L spirit of
bitter complaint over recent federal appoint
ments in that State The spols-The spois !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-02
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1871.
THE CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION has finish

THE CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION has finish
ed its work, and done its part we'll. The Exec
utive and County Committees will now pro-
coed to carry out the plan of organization
adopted. The County Meetings will be called
to nominate candidates, and We hope their Sc
lections will be judicious and acceptable. All
that is asked is, that the selected candidates
will be sensible, worthy gentlemen who will
look alone to the interests of their constituents
and the welfare of the State Then, with il
good cause, good candidates, and hearty and
jealous support from harmonious party, the
political success of the Conservatives ought to
be certain. The organization completed all
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