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The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
LOCAL OPTION DEAD.

The long desired and long looked for de-
cision in the Local Option case, has come
at last. And it is, as everybody no,c say
they knew it would be, unconstitutional.
The decision was written by Judge McKin-
stry, and concurred in by Judges Wallace
and Niles; Rhodes and Crockett dissenting.
The conclusions Of the decision are as fol-
lows: That "this statute is void, because
it did not become law when it left the
hands Of the Legislature; but was to take
effect only when it should be approved by
a majority of the people Of township, and
then only in the Township where thus ap.
proved. That this statute is not law con-
ferring upon towns ANY governmental or
police powers" We are glad the decision
is as it is. 1t would have, indeed, been
humiliating to us and we think to majority
Of the American people, to realize that in
the United States, upheld by the constitu-
ton, a law could stand on our statutes,
which virtually went to an individual, and
warned him. under heavy penalty, not to
drink Of certain beverages in any less guam
tity than FIVE gallons. Had this stood.
the next would have been worse, and the
day would have soon come when we could
have bidden adieu to freedom. We trust
that now the jig is up. the Optiouists will
not sec folly in being temperate, but Of
this means of securing that end, and turn
their cndeavors hereafter in q more practical
aud consistent channel.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
Probate Notice.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA In Probate
County of Placer. Court
In the matter of the Estate of Joseph Walkun.
deceased
DURSUANT to an order of the Judca ~
i said Court, made this 2lst day of September,
1874, notice is hereby given, that Monday. the
18th day OF October, A 1874, at 10 O'Clock A NJ
OF said day, being regular day of the term OF
said Court, to-wit, the September term. 1874.
at the courtroom of said Court. at the
Court House, in the county of Placer.
has been appointed for hearing tbe
petition OF John McNeal for decree, aSthoriz.
ing ana directing the Administratrix of said
estate to execute to him a CONVEYANCE Of cnrta;r
real estate. described in said petition, according
70 tne terms OF a certain agreement, entered in.
70 by the said Joseph Walkup, in his lifetime.
az which time and place all persons interested
tnere'n may appear and contest the same. NV
filing their objections in writing. y
A,,,,, 9. oo., B. +. BURT, Clerk,
Auo"'n' sept 1o1n, 1874, octa-4w
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
NEVADA POLITICS.

Just now the State of Nevada is much
engrossed in politics. The issue seems to
be between money and brains. The candi-
date with the longest purse gets the loudest
advocates. but whether he gets the most,
will depend on the moral condition of the
people. The fight seems to han, on U. s.
Senator. On the Republican side, Sharon
has decidedly the inside track. He has the
most money, and money is political capital
over them, especially with Republicans
The Republican Convention of Storey county
held a week ago last Saturday, nominated
mining superintendents as candidates for the
Legislature, in all except one instance. which
shows conclusivey that Sharon has got the
Radicals Of that county where he wants
them. Judge Williams seems most prom-
nent for U. S. Senator on the Democratic
side. Governor Bradley is the only Demo-
cratic aspirant for Governor, and be is sure
to be reelected. 1t is conceded by both
parties that there is not man in Nevada,
who can beat him. The result Of the elec-
ton, otherwise, is a matter of uncertainty
to the most far seeing politician of that
State. The Eastern part Of the State will
poll an almost solid Democratic vote, but its
population is a small percentage Of the
whole. The Western part of the State
counts on polling a large Republican ma
jority, but which will come out best in the
aggregate, will take time to tell The
Democrats have the most brains in the fight,
while the Republicans have the most mon-
ey, and considering the immense weight
which money has in shaping Nevada poll
tics, it would not be wild to conjecture, that
for U. S. Senator, at least, the Republicans
will win the day.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
BRIEFS.

Fire Insurance companies have Withdrawn
all risks from Chicago. The Panamlnt mines
are causing considerable excitement IN 'ne
Southern part Of the State. .Occlden' g0'
beat by Sam Purdy. This free riding on 'ne
railroad seems to hurt race horses as bad o.
it hurts politicians Neither one can run
worth cent after this indulgence Inc
time made in the race between Sam Purdy'
Occideut, and Blackbird, in which Oce'den'
cot the first two heats, and Sam Purdy the ne
last three was 2.21-2.A4-2.2 253-2.2 ~
2.284. Last week wheat was on the de-
cline in France Butler, Carpenter, Cush-
ing, and the Lord only knows how many
others. took fees from the Kellogg Govern
mept. They have had damaging storms
recently in South Carolina. That is per-
secuted State. San Francisco has got
Credit Mobilier investigation of its own.
The Coroner and Collectors are the b'gges'
thieves found out so far The total recelPp's
this wear Of the State Fair amounted to SZo,-
219 '35; this beats last year by 81 ,5y' .So.
:. .Keilogg's private papers reveal the tact
thatmany Senators, and some others h'gher III
Office, were bribed to support his infamous
despotism in Louisiana. The Placer Argus
upholds this action. Moses, of South CARO-
Ina. asks the President for troops to quell
riot that does not exist. The secret OF this
is found in the fact that an election is soon to
be held there. Professor Car has publish
ed a long article, in reply to the explanation
of the Regents. He seems to have made
several fagrantly false statements. This is
bad for man of his supposed dignity
There are twenty-five companies OF infantry
and two of artillery, now quartered at varl'
Gus places in Louisiana. This would indl-
cate that Uncle Sam is bound to have peace
if he has to fight for it -. The Kellogg anc
McEnery parties, in Louisiana, are trying tc
compromise. Kellogg is trying to play the
game "heads he wins and tails the conser
vatives loose" How they will make it
though we care, we do not know The
Liberals of New York have refused to make
any nominations. They will doubtless give
their support to the Democratic nominees
Then the Democrats will claim another vic
tory. The Democratic party in the Empire
State are yet Democratic in principle, ant
have put up good men. Where the party
adheres to the true live principles of Domoc
racy, and lends its support only to good
honest aud capable men, it deserves to trl-
umph, and will .. . Shis carrying, in the
aggregate, $1,000 tons have come to oar
Francisco, during the last month, for load
ing o.. The Union calls Bishop, of the
Oakland Transcript, fat-witted fool,
who like the heavy mule, is neither
horse nor an ass" We have a match fol
him up here.
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..o u,n.,n has said, recently,

wu.r the HERALD has said, recently
that cuts the bireling press to the qu.'A,
we do not know. Something has raised
,hsir ire. Many, doubtless, are vense'0'
h...use We refuse to follow the old Demo
cratic leaders, and defend them through 'Oe
same rotten course we have condemned 50
severely and justly in the Republicans, s.
Iust now we can hardly pick up paper o,
the trucking stripe, but what has some nAr0
words for us. Words, though, are not a.
wavs arguments; if they were, we should De 1P
0vsrwbelmed. We are glad it is thus ~
.ho,la he so. If 'twere otherwise VIC
.h.,,,a be led to exclaim, "What bad things
have we done, that such papers praise U.s.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
MARRIED.

Rockliu. Oct. l, by Rev. Mr.. Starr, B. Il. r.; :
Mason Of Rocklin, to Miss Jennie Z. Clark OF
GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
rTbe bride on this happy occasion we know
Init little about Those who do know her. say
.ns vus is Is not only handsome and talented, but
remarkably amabs and well ncnGs wGIay tes
s11 81 GSd;s bandi-work. Mason is mixture OF
indomitable in industry, perseverance, steady
habits hEsxdnss and t.oss ntsgsees ds9 wa Dsr
sh;ch enter into the composition of our best men,
H.'co He couid not be the man he is, and not know
that it is best for him to select from among nS
Ewes fair daughters, suitable companion, and
.ettle down and be happy. The selection is
we'll we'll made; each being worthy of the other and
now, all we can do, is to hope the disappolntd, at
ments on their journey of life may be few and
far between: that prosperity may be their com,
RAMON. and that their path may be illumined
BY the light of their smiling countenances, and
that for all the troubles which may befall them,
each may find consolation in the sympathies Of
the other.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified
~ electors of Ophir School District, County
of Placer, State of California, that an election
Will be held ON the twenty sixth (26th) day of
October, 1874, at which will be subu itted the
question of voting tax to build school house.
1t will be necessary to rass for this purpose the
sum of one thousand dollars, (SI,O06) The
polls will be open at the Store-house of Welcome
Hathaway. in the town of Ophr. between the
hours of $50 A. NJ. (sunrise) and sos P. M.
(sunseD WARREN REED,
NJ. T STAPLES,
VIM. BARRY,
School Trustees of Ophir District.
Ophir, Sept. 80, 1874. oc2-3t
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03

If our ncighbor thinks we want to un-
justly accuse any official or attempt to cover
What we said Of the District Attorney was
not said because he is Republican. but
just TO remind him that many cases are
taken before the Grand Jury and held over
for trial, that if submitted to an examination
befJre Justice, would never reach court,
nor incur any additional expense. Again,
we have no apologies to offer for the Super
visors, on account of the funds running
short, nor do we believe they would thank
us il We bad, simply because we would be
doing what is not needed. If they were to
blame, we stand more ready to say so than
our monopoly neighbor, which is full Of
blunders itself. All the reason that can be
given for the money running short, is simply
that there was not enough. A good one, is
it not? Neither the argus, nor any other
falsi6er, dare assert that this Board has
been extravagant, for everybody knows
better.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
SHERlFF'S SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue and in
~ pursuance of an order of sale, now in my
hands. issued out of the 14th Judicial District
Court of the State of California, in and for the
county of Placer, on the Sd day Of September,
d 1874, upon a Judgment rendered IN SAID
court on the 3lst day of August, u 1874, IN
favor of John Haenny, and against h nj Whaley
ct ais, for the sum of one thousand dollars, prin-
cipal and one hundred and forty-two dollars and
fifty cents interest said SUMS aggregating eleven
hundred and forty-two dollars and fifty cents,
(Sll42. SOY with interest thereon at the rate OF
seven per cent per annum, from the date of said
Decree together with the further sum of one
hundred and fourteen dollars, and twenty-five
cents, (Sl1L25) counse's fees, and costs OF snit
taxed at $45.S5, all in gold coin of the United
States, also that out of the proceeds of the sale
of the first lands below described (which shall
be sold separately the sherff shall pay to deft.
Orchard or his attorneys the sum of sixteen
hundred and seven dollars and sixty eight cents
(S160, .6S) with interest thereon at the rate OF
seven per cent per annum from the 2Gth day OF
May, A D 1874 together with fifty-nine dollars
and eightyhve cents costs, all in gold coin of the
United States--said lands below described to be
sold in two lots or parcelsthe proceeds of lot
one to he applied to the payment to said Or
chard OF the amount due him, as per said de
cree the surplus arising from said SALE if any
amount due plaintiff, Haenny, together with tn,
proceeds of the sale of the lands below describe,
as lot No 2, or so much thereof as the proceed
of said sale will pay Of the same.
Now, therefore, have levied upon, and vii
sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder 70
gold com, on
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 2sth, 1874,
at the hour of II o'clock NJ, of that day, at tn
courthouse door, in the town of Auburn. Place
county California, the following described prop
erty, to-wit
Lot !, consisting of the East half of tn,
Northwest quarter; the West half of the North
east quarter, and the Northwest quarter of tn,
Southeast quarter of Section thirty-two, Town
ship Twelve Nor.h, Range Six East Let @
consisting of the Southeast quarter of the South.
west quarter, and the Southwest quarter of the
Southeast quarter of Section thirty-two Town
ship Twelve North, Range Six East
The above described property will sell as
aforesaid, to satisfy said Judgment, interest,
costs accruing costs, attorneys fees, and ex-
penses of sale.
JAS. MCCORMICK.
q, -, Sheriff Placer County.
sherlifs office, Auburn, Sept 5, 1874. se5-td
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03

The address delivered by NJ M. Estce at
the State Fair, was mainly devoted to the
subject Of irrigation, matter which for some
years has engaged the most serious attention
Of California farmers. The subject was dealt
with very ably in all its branches, and this
address, the efforts of an able man, that are
fully worthy Of him, gives into the hands Of
California farmers, document that at this
time is Of more than ordinary moment. 1t
shows at great length what has been done
elsewhere, and by comparison points out
what may be done here. We will not at
tempt a synopsis, but will suggest that every
farmer read the address at length.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03

WE call the editor Of the Argus carpet
bagger. and the paper be is blindly running,
a monopoly, political machine. He gets
mad. and calls MS "Pike," "Snake, cor
gan" etc. The only difference we
say is perfectly true, as enc, who did not
know otherwise, might be assured Of from
the fact Of his getting SO wrathy. What
he says about US is so ridiculously far-fetch-
ed. that we cannot suppress smile. The
truth is what hurts.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
sHERIFF'S SALE.

OIlCE is hereby given that by virtue and
~ In pursuance of an order of sale issued
out OF the Fourteenth Judicial District Court
OF the State OF California, in and for the conntv
OF Placer, on the 2lst day of Sept, a, D.. 1874
upon Judgment of foreclosure. rendered in
said court, on the Goth, day of August. A
1874 in favor of Elenor Mitchell. administratr;x
OF the estate of Isaac Davis, deceased and ago;nst
John ID Furgerson, for the sum of one tbonsand
three hundred and nineteen dollars and 6fty
cents lSl,3l9.50), gold coin of the United States
WIN interest thereon at the rate of seven ner
cent: per annum, from date of said decree. also
'he iur.her sum OF forty-one dollars and eighty
cents (S4l lSO) costs of suit, and the further srn
OF one hundred thirty dollars and ninstv aS1
cents (Sl5l.9o) counsel fees Of foreclosnre aS
nXed by SAID mortgage, and allowed by the CONT
all IN gold coin of the United States. v
NOW, therefore, have levied unon ona will
sell al public auction, to the highest bidder tor
WEDNESDAY. October a1.t. 1874
at the hour of twelve o'clock. NJ. of that do, ..
the courthouse Door, in the town Of AnbSur,, ~
riacer county, California, the FOLLOWING do
scrloed property, to-wit: w
inat certain lot. piece or parcel of land. known
ana described as the southwest fract;onaI n,,or
'e. to' ". frac. ~ of Section seven (7l Tawn
snip Number Eleven (11) North. Ranoa F;na
~ East, Mount Diablo Base and Mer;d;a,,
fIacer county, California '''"'''
Inc above described property I will so,, os
aforesaid, to satisfy said judgment ;nt.res. &c
attorneys fees, costs, accruing costs ana aw
penses Ct sale. N'''' anu ex-
JAS. MCCORMICK
she~;sr. Sheriff Placer County.
N"e''h omce' Auburn, Sept. rs, 1874. se2s. I'd
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03

Hon. JOHN YULE, formerly Of this coun-
ty, is candidate, in Nevada, for the State
Senate, ON the Republican ticket. The old
parties say the Independents are a set Of
greedy dogs, who advocate new party,
only for the more favorable opportunity it
affords them Of getting into Office. There
are few among the Independents, we are
sorry to say, Of which this accusation can
be truthfully made. John Yule was one
of them. He 6shed. in this county, to get a
nomination from tho Independents, but
failed. He went to San Francisco, and
there tried to get the Independents to nomi-
nate him for some Office, but failed again.
The Independents, about that time, were
hunting men for the Offices, and had but
little use for professional politicians. AS a
natural consequence. Yule became disgusted
and returned to his first love, where he finds
everything suited to his scheming nature.
The Independents can congratulate them
selves ON getting rid Of him. There arc a
few more, we know of, who hang on to the
new party, from the same selfish motives,
and which it would be God send to the
party to get rid of. Let the party stick to
it's first principles. in regard to officials, viz.
That the office seek the man, and not the
man the office, and in few years pro-
fessional will not be found in its ranks. 1t
is the duty Of the party, as an honest Or
ganization, to kick ont all schemers at the
first opportunity. Their influence and fa-
yors must not for moment be allowed to
stand in the way. For every scamp kicked
out Of the party, ten honest men will join it,
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
NeaC Advertisements.
Notice to Builders.

g EALED PROPOSALS will be received by
- the Trustees of t'phir School District for
the ERECTION OF SCHOOL HOUSE
in said School District, according to plans and
specifications to be seen at the store of NJ. T.
Staples. in the town of Ophir, Placer county
The Trustees reserving the right Of rejecting any
or all bids, on Tuesday, the 9th day of October,
1874 W. REED,
oct3-lt Clerk of Board
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03

SENATOR SCuuRz made great speech at
St. Louis, last Thursday night, on the affairs
at the South. and politics generally. He
thought the passage and enforcement of the
Civil Rights Bill would be the worst thing
that could befall the people of the South,
either white or black, as it would have the
effect Of shutting out the public school
system altogether, and thus while attempt
ing aid TO one class, would damage all.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
one-half Of this o5Slce for sale.
4 practical pvintov preferred.
Apply at the premises.

TIoKErs. there is no provisions made
fot tickets for the election of Road Masters,
which is to come of in every district in the
county two weeks from to-day, each can
lidate, or at least each district, will have to
look out for itself. We will furnish all
tickets required, ,.if notified in time. at ole
dollar per hundred, or seventy-fve cents per
hundred where tue order exceeds 500--money
TO accompany the order. Be sure in sending
your orders that the name wanted on the
tickets is plain, and say whether it is desired
to levy any property tax for road purposes.
Give also the name Of the Road District.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
DIED.

In Mount Sterling. Kentucky, at the residence
of her son, Frank Fitch, Paulna, widow OF Dr
Cornelius r. Fitch, on September 18th, loIi,
aged 70 years Deceased formerly OF Delhi'
Delaware county New York.
Deceased is the venerable mother of our
worthy County Judge, Hon. j. Ives Fitch.)
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03

THE Republicans Of New York, have re-
nominated General Dix for Governor.
Tilden is the Democratic nominee for the
same office. The latter is very able man,
and will be hard to beat
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03

The Sustcr Banner, paper long noted
for nothing; for never having an opinion Of
its own, must be little more careful, while
filing it, columns with the opinions Of others,
and not dstort them.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03

Prominent Democrats in Missouri, are
favoring the Independents, on the ground
that radcalism on either side is not calcu-
lated to produce the most desirable results
Their heads are clear.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03

The mild fling, in our neighbor's last is
sue, against the Board of Supervisors
wherein whitewashing predominates, was
probably suggested TO the writer's mind BY
remembrance of the many coats of the ar
tclc bestowed upon himself in the past
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03

rHE 4irgus man appears to have white
wash on the brain. A friend to our right
suggests a coat of stft.soap, and then run
through p,tent Washing Machine he saw
at the State Fair. Thus cleansed. he thinks
the Argus man might pass for u third grade
Pike Countyan.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
BORN.

At Newcastle, Sept. 80, 1874, to the wife oil
G. b. Connolly, son. o,,
At Oak Hill Gardens, near Penryn. Sept. 3Oth,
10 the wife of James w. Blanchard, daughter.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
SHERIDAN MILLS.
Sheridan, Placer County. Cal

Sheridan, Placer County, Cal,
And respectfully solicits continuation of the
patronage which the tried merits of his flour.
and other products of manufacture deserve.
He DEALS also, extensively in HOGS.
Buying and selling any kind desired from Stock
Hogs for the farm, to Fat Hogs for the market
oc5-u D. CLICK.
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
To the Public.

'INHE undersigned would announce to the
l. public that he has again assumed sole man.
agement and responsibility of the
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
POSTPONEMEH

The above sale is hereby postponed unit
MONDAY, the 18th day of OCTOBER, AID. 1874
at the hour and place above named.
By order of Plaintiffs Attorney.
JAS. MCCORMICK,
=, Sheriff Placer County.
Sheriff S Office, Auburn,
Sept. 2S, 1874. oc3-td
The Placer herald., 1874-10-03
Mrs. e. ADRIAN, Proprietress.
MEALS AT ALL HOURS. a

YTNHIS WELL KNOWN AND POPULAE
i house has been recently re-ftted and re-fur-
nished, and offers superior accommodations to
both regular and transient customers. The
rooms are neat, clean, and furnished with excel
lent beds, while the table is furnished at all
times with the best the market affords. BY o
careful and constant attention to the wants and
comforts of my customers l hope to merit and
receive a liberal share Of the public patronage.
je1-72-my] Mrs. Z. ADRIAN.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-07-30

CAGF o. OO1EFANF II, TExAs RAxaEnt.
PosT OAK sPKrxes Julg u, 1874.
Eiit0Ts Democratic sfqEe HAVING Su.t
returned from en- Indian scout two hundred
miles west, an account 81 & may Defhans IN
terest your readeI Lieut.. Best left Colo.
rado Post on June g With twenty-five well
mounted men, after Visiting IA vain FOR Two
days Tor q scout 81 twelve men from the
United States qnt-poat promised him. We
rode west and were henccfOrfh without TIE
pale Of civilization who're oougensi0naIfiss
cease from troubling and the fashions are
It rest.
The first days d July wnre unusually hot
and sultry, and Waler very scarce until we
reached Cleaf Fork canon on the headWaieIs
q the BEa1os. Our route carried us 0velIlhe
Indian trail along the high rocky divide 1o-
tween the Colorado and the Brazo1. where
game vas scarce, and few incidents occurred
70 break the monctong. II = tree THAI or
pack mules cnligened 6 daily b STAN
pede a. irregular intervals. which eenefalIT
terminated % Iiberai dirfrihnfion 81 dried
1eel. colot ana IDut, ana s. N 51,s "A
the garied a1lncnt sc blankets. ctottrc
Utensils. etc., which col1Dcsr tie burden.
Bt even these little cEtl fite Is.f IS 81.
sbarr. ond picking % e11oc g md az
fot11 under q vertical snn. or.F 4 t.fIe "a
I9 8I sion ma .',o61
one night ~ 81 orr b5 we've siam
FelFa Fcl, d MS The proaI1
ecucr @ re fnar14 % keeripe ahead q
mem a1 ne lf1t fright vas over enable
- - pr tn Trey dashed width
i1F1loh camp prer the sIeerre men. anl
.ee n.ts 1'o.1e1i 9 par q Rhitt ls