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The Placer herald., 1874-05-16
CORRESPONDENTS.

Ed. HERALD:-
l am pleased to know the agrculturists Of the
southern portion of this county are beginning to
manifest an interest in the institution known as
the Patrons of Husbandry, Dy organizing
oranges in different localities The people of
this part OF the State appear to deal with this
matter very cautiously, which is not to be won
dered at, as there are so many humbugs shoat
in the world, calculated to deceive the unwary.
which renders it necessary that the injunction of
ST. Paul should be strictly observed, viz: prove
all things, and hold fast to that which is good"
And as this society, known as the Patrons of
Husbandry, processes to benefit the agricultur-
lists everywhere, would urge that every person
whose interest is identified with agriculture.
should give the subject full investigation. l
am satisfied it only needs to be known to be ap-
preciated. 1t may be asked, what particular
benefit is expected to be derived from this or
gan'zation? l answer, much everyway. There
Is no class that has been and still are being
borne down by so many oppressive humbugs as
the farmers of California. There is the land
monopoly, the grain monopoly, the carrying
monopoly, the sack monopoly, and the mercan-
tile monopoly, in fact there is nothing the farm
er comes in contact with, either directly or in
directly, but is controlled by some speculating
monopoly. For long time every acre of good
land in California has been controlled by grant
owners and spectators, and could not be OBJ
tained for practical purposes, only at exhorb-
liant prices. In many instances after the farm
er has by dint Of hard labor and close applica-
ton to business been able to raise a crop of
grain, by the time that grain is in the market
the sacking and freight has engrossed the lions
share. Under such crcumstan- -es who can
blame the farmers for band ng together for self
protection? In unity there is strength and
that the farmers of this country are determined
t. demonstrate in delivering themselves from
the tyrannical grasp of their oppressors. They
have already made one grand move towards the
accomplishment of this object by the organiza-
ton Of q Changers Bank which will soon be
followed by a series of other movements of
equal Importance which will result in the
fall and free deliverance of the farmers of this
State from the tyranncal grasp of all the rings
clicks and combinations that have hitherto op-
pressed them.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16
REPORT or GRAND JURY.

To the Honorable the County Court of the
County of Placer, State of California.
The Grand Jury for the May term, A. D. 1874,
would respectfully report as follows
We have examined all the cases brought be-
fore us, and have found five bills.
One for assault with intent to commit murder.
One for assault with deadly weapon with in
tent to do bodily harm.
One for grand larceny.
One for housebreaking in daytime.
One for malicious mischief. Ignored the rest
We would further report having visited and
examined the County Hospital, and find a por-
tion of the same in an orderly, cleanly and cred
table condition, the patients being well cared
for. With some little complaints to which we
would call the attention of the Honorable Board
OF Supervisors, the necessity and want of five
bath-tubs with shower baths attached Also a
good and substantial fence around the buildings
with improvements therein. Also the garden
ground improved
We also visited the County Jail, and found the
quarters of the prisoners clean and as comforta-
BILE as the room Of the prison would allow; their
food wholesome and abundant.
We would here call again the attention OF the
Honorable Board of Supervisors and recon-
mend an improvement in the Jail, which is now
crowded with prisoners, the inside walls taking
up the most of the room. Also an improve
ment made on the privy.
We also examined the books and records of
the different county officers and found them
very neat and in an apparently correct condi-
ton.
We are under obligations to the county Off
GERS whose duty it was to assist us in our abors
for their hearty and oficious cooperation in en-
deavoring to dispatch the business of our term,
and return thanks for their assistance.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
w. B. MCGUIRE,
Foreman Grand jury
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

II All parties needing the services of an ex-
perienced surveyor are advised to employ j. A.
Benson. U. S. Deputy Mineral Surveyor, Au-
burn, Cal. He has the Government Field Notes,
he possession of which enables him to restore
lost corners without delay. He charges mod
erately and works rapidly.
The annual convention of the California State
Sunday School Association will be held this
year at Stockton, May 26. 27 and 2S Much
care is being taken by the State Committee to
make the exercises of practical value to Sunday
School workers. Programmes can be obtained
by addressing A. H. Post, State Secretary, San
Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS.

FRIDAY, May Sth 1874.
Court met, Judge j. Ives Fitch presiding.
The Grand Jury presented their report, in
which they found the following true bills Ct
Indictment
The People vs. A. H. Dake assault with dead
ly weapon with intent to do bodily HARM
The People VS.. Antonio Thomas, assault with
intent to commit murder.
The People vs.. E. D. Shirland, malicious
mischief.
The People vs.. B. L. Cross ct al, house break
ing.
The People VS.. All Hong, grand larceny.
The following persons, against whom no bills
were found, were ordered released from Gus
tody; VIM. Shaw, Lanning, Patrick Sullivan,
Jas. Mason; and ordered that the following
against whom no bills were found be discharged
and their surites be released from their bonds:
|. Brown NJ. Reardan, and j. N. Putney.
MONDAY, May 11th. 1874-The case of Van
Geson vs.. Thos. Jamison ct al, came up
The deft. having failed to file answer, judgment
was entered for plaintiff.
The People vs.. Antonio Thomas, ordered that
deft be admitted to bail in the sum Of $4,000
The People W.. E. D. Shrland, ordered that
deft. be admitted to bail in the sum of $500.
The People vs.. B. l.. Cross ct al deft. given
till Monday, May 18th, to plead to the indict-
ment.
The People VS.. All Hong, deft. plead not
guilty.
The People VS.. A. H. Dake, continued till
Monday, May 49,
The People vs. Ed Lee, motion to dismiss
overruled.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

FINE WoIK.-Dr. Orplee is still to be found
at DR.. Dubois office, where he is doing some
OF the finest work we have seen in the dentistry
gold plate, a fyw days ago. VIII ch the Doctor
had just finished, that were neat, fit, and as
artistic in workmanship, as the art can produce.
While the Doctor remains with us, parties who
will have none but frst-class dentist operete
on their teeth, have a chance to get their work
done at home
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

Is it true that the patriotism and love Of
liberty which inspired to brave deeds and self
sacr6c ng acts, the hearts Of our forefathers, is
dying out? We cannot conclude otherwise.
Congress won't give a cent towards celebrating
the hundredth anniversary OF our independence
nor will the people of Auburn, so far. make a
move towards celebrating the ninety-eighth
Some say we have no freedom to celebrate
That is not 80. But we must root the Pubs
from power, or we fear it soon will be-
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16
Local and County Matters.

RICH STRIKE at the Orleans Mine-S5 900
taken out yesterday-more in sight
WHEN you send anything to printing office,
send yonr name with it, or else bid it a lasting
adieu, for you will never see it again.
For SALE.-A farm near Auburn, with vine
ward, wine cellar and dwelling. Apply to r.
Gordon, Auburn.
B- For the very best photographs, go to
Bradley & Rulofson's Gallery with an ELEvA-
TOR, 429 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
FIRST PAGE.-Our first page this week will be
found of more interest than usual, as it con-
tains the road law for Placer county, passed by
the last Legislature, and two interesting COM
munications, one from Gold Run, and one from
.sRoseville.
RUMoRs are afloat that vasquez, the daring
highway robber, has at last been captured Re-
port says he was shot several times, but not
mortally wounded, while attempting to escape
through a window of the house OF Greek George,
in the lower part of this State
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

very rapid, safe and easy way to make mon
ey, is to procure territory to introduce the latest
useful invention that is wanted every day, by ev-
cry one, everywhere, who has family, full
sized Sewing Machine with Table and Treadle
for only $40 that does the same work as a ma
chine you would pay $50 for; rapid, smooth and
firm, makes a seam so strong the cloth will tear
before the stitches rip apart Eight new attach
ments fer all work and the improved Button
Hole Worker used by MS only. Agents need on
ly show them in operation to sell in every house
they enter. $50 and upwards cleared daily by
smart agents No such machine was ever Of
fered at any such price. $1,000 sold last year,
100. 900 frmilies use them. Demand increasing
every day where they become known. Minis
ters Judges, lawyers editors, machinists, tail
ors, ETC., recommend them as perfect Rights
given free to first applicants. II there is no
agency in your place, write for it. or buy a ma
chine for your family or relation there Is
none better or so cheap Machines sent to all
parts of the country on receipt OF $40. Read
advertisement beginning 1850 saved in every
family in another part Of this paper. Address
the Proprietors, Robert j. Mulligan Co., 336
Canal ST., New York Cn36-74-lyJ
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Why suffer from Dyspepsia Indigestion and
loss of appetite, when you can, by using DR..
Henley's celebrated l, Y. l.. Bitters, effect a
perfect cure; they are pleasant and invigoratng
tonic, and endorsed and recommended by our
most eminent Physicians Gas per certificates on
each bottle) for all complaints Of the Liver and
Digestive Organs AS family medicine they
have no equal
See advertisement in another column.
n30-3m
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

Roll OF HoNoR.-The following is the roll Of
honor Of the Todds Valley public school for the
month ending May Sth-AIiss Carrie NJ Hawks,
teacher
Oliver Pond, Minnie Northwood, Willie Long
worth, Louis Garbe Laura Constable, Emma
Handy, Alfred Pond, Fred. Northwood, jim
my Dodds, Matty Bryan, Lottie Pond, Jenni,
Dickerson, Maggie Scherer, Freddie Scherer
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

lac Leslie l.iOth,rs Lave ao0ut forty mon
at work ON their new road to Forest Hill, anG
expect to have 1t open for travel in four weeks.
This road shortens the route between here and
the Hill two miles, and lessons the grade on an
average of, at least, six inches to the rod The
roa when completed, will, in many respects,
be great improvement on the old one.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

DEDICATION BALL.-Ihe END of this month
Sam Trott's New House. at kocklin, is to b.,
dedicated by splendid ball and supper. Fisch
Reinhart have been engaged to furnish the
music, and everything is beng done that can
be to make this The ball of the season" for
Rocklin. Watch out for invitation cards
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16
BORN.

BORN.
AtRocklin, May Z. 1874. to the wife of l.. l..
Crocker, q son.
Near Roseville May Is. 1874, to the wife of
NJ McAuley, daughter
In Auburn. May 10th, to the wife of B. F.
Burt a daughter.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

WE have received from Waters & Co., pub
fishers of Our FiIesi,le Friend, their handsome
chrono, ''Nute." This chrome, itself, is to any
'oF"r " paintings, worth the money, and the
paper Is oaa uf 'be b.s, family journals pub
l~l4d m the United States Nhry Auburu
people take t. and, in doing So, seem to think
thy have bargain.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

RED MEMS BALL.-li. ball given at New
castle, last Tuesday evening, by the Red Men
OF that town, was, il, every particular, sue
cess. About eight tickets were sold The
attendance was very large and all present en-
joyed themselves to their hearts content. The
supper at Pages Hotel was one of the features
of the grand entertainment. Newcastle, as we
have said before, does, somehow, manage to
get up the best balls in the country
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

IT would be well il the person, or persons,
whose duty it is to keep the large public water
tanks in order, would attend to having them
repaired and filled. The one near the Old
Drug Store building needs repairing badly,
which should be done Immediately, and kept
we'll filled with water all the time fire might
break out any minute, and we. at present, are
illy prepared TO meet it, "a stitch in time saves
nine" applies here.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16


RESOLUTIONS. Following are the resolutions
teachers of Placer county. They should have
appeard last week, but did not come to hand in
time.
ReSOlred, That we tender Prof Allen our
heartfelt thanks for the instruction he has given
rs during the session of the Institute, and we
shall long hold in remembrance his genial, earn
est encouragement in our labors, and our best
wishe, for his health and happiness will follow
him wherever he may go.
Resolved, That the practice of printing letters,
by the primary pupils, is of no practical value,
and that the use of the script letters should be
insisted upon in all copying and other exercises
where writing is used.
Resolved, That, in the opinion of the Insti-
tute, the system of marking credits as usually
employed by the teachers of mixed schools, is
in general useless waste of time and energy,
and not at all calculated to advance the truest
interests of said schools.
Resolved, That in view of the fact that a large
majority of the graduates from our public
schools are almost totally unprepared to per-
form ntelligently the duties that devolve upon
them in after life, is therefore, the plain duty
of the teachers to give through the whole course
of study such instruction as shall fully prepare
them to begin the business of life with some
hope of success
Resolued, That it is our opinion that no pro-
fession requires more thorough scholarly at
tainments than ours and that we hail with gen.
uine satisfaction the dawning of that public
opinion which demands thoroughly educated
teachers, and the exclusion of a class that have
heretofore been detriment to the advanc ement
of our public schools.
Resolved, That the thanks of the teachers Of
Placer county are rendered to Superintendent
Kinkade for his uniform kindness and courtesy to
US, and for the impartiality and zeal with which
he has discharged his official duties
Resored That we tender our thanks to the
Placer HERALD and Placer Argus for publishing
the proceedings of this Institute.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

FoUND-In the brush near town. one day this
week, bundle of boys clothes. They have
been worn some, but are as clean as though just
from the wash-tub. They would fit boy about
years Id in the bundle, are pants, coats,
round jackets, and an assortment of under
clothes, besides one wooden shirt, with a hickory
collar which is large enough for a man. The
owner can have the same by applying at this
ofics
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16
Sustain the Sinking System.

The flashes of excitement produced by the
stimulants in ordinary use, are followed by
reaction that is always more or Less injurious.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

on motion the petition was granted, and new
school dist, to be known as the Danvlle Dis
trict, was declared established Board adjourned
SATURDAY, May 9th-On motion the matter
of employing an expert to examine the Books
in the various county Offices, was postponed
until the June meeting.
On motion the Sheriff was authorized to work
the prisoners in and about the public buildings
and highways.
On motion the Chairman was authorized to
employ an architect to submit plans, together
with costs, for improving the Co. Jail.
On motion the Co. Clerk was authorized to
copy the Judgment Docket Of the District Court
from Jan. LIST, 1873, to be allowed 10 cents per
folio for the same
On motion the Hospital Steward was required
to employ a competent person to assist in COM
pounding medicines etc., for two months. In
the event of his failure to do so within three
days, the Chairman was authorized to dscharge
him, and employ Andrew Holer.
On motion W Smith employed to rem
der such assistance for the three days.
On motion the following bills were allowed
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

CRUrcHER has been assessing property this
him. Don't by any means allow him to slight
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

The Church & Jones dance, given at the
American Hotel in Auburn, last Thursday even
ing, was, as Church & Jones dances always
are, asplendid affair. The attendance was large.
and all got as much enjoyment as they could
hold.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

At Rocklin, May 7th, 1874, infant son OF L.
L. Gro cker and wife.
At Clayton. Contra Costa County, Cal, Nav
l1th, 1874, of consumption, VIM. A. Perkins q
native of Massachusetts. aged 80 years.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

FIRE NEAR PINE GRovE.-We learn from Mr..
D. Turner that the dwelling house On the old
Brown Ranch, near Pine Grove, and all its con-
tents, were destroyed by fire, last Sunday morn
ing. The men staying on the ranch, after
cooking their breakfast went over to Pine. as
usual, to spend their Sabbath, and when they
returned, smouldering ashes marked the spot
OF their late dwelling. The exact cause OF the
nre, therefore, is unknown. The loss will be
light on Mr.. Scroggs, the present owner, as,
We understand the house and furniture were
covered by insurance to nearly the amount OF
their value.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

the view from Buckeye Hill, on which the Belle
vue mine is situated, as given by miner Of
that locality 1t was referred to in our trip to
the quartz mines last week. Such scenery is
one of the innumerable pleasures of foot-hill
life.
Looking southery by westerly, the foreground
of the landscape covers some twenty miles Of
the foot-hill range of the Sierras clothed with
v,.dure, flowers and forest trees In our near
view the Crater Hill mines and hosting works.
miners and farmers cottages, fruit trees and
vineyards on every favorable place; the country
cut up by chons and ravnes; in the edge of the
rolling hills we see Virgniatown; little fur
ther the busy town of Llncoln-the BLACK Dia-
mond'' locality of Placer; thence across the
broad llamas of the Sacramento Valley, dotted
with farm houses and broad acres of grain, the
Capitol, or Sacramento city, can be plainly seen
with the naked eye, while good glass shows us
the city buildings. Marysville Buttes and
Marysville city are within the range of our Wis
ion-the valley bordered by thread of silver
(the Sacramento Rver) and backed by the
Coast Range Mountains of dark blue purplsh
tnge relieved by snow capped peaks; Mount
Diablo, is a prominent feature. But gorgeous
beyond expression are the brilliant hues of the
clouds as the sun dips behind the mountain
range.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

TEACHERS ASSOCIATION. After the adjourn
ment of the Teachers Institute week before
last, many of the teachers met and organized
Placer County Teachers Association A. II.
Goodrich, NJ. Lowell Miss L. Kinkade, and
Miss Tucker were appointed a Committee to
draft a Constitution. The organization was
completed by electing a. II. Goodrich, Presi-
d mt Miss l. Kinkade. Vice Pres dent, and
o. f. Seavy Secretary. The first formal meet
ing will be held at the time of the next quarterly
examination of teachers. The exact object OF
l." association do not know. mutual aid
ASS 'c.atlon, we sOpposa, founded on The pri p
e,ple thtt "iU union there is strength -a
maGm.tnHt win do for teachers. as well as other
p oteseionela, TO tie TO- We wish the teacher
atcoess all th IL worthy undertakings, am
shall nope to much good result from
tleir new association.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

EVERY day tends to confirm the truth OF the
enormous estimates of the wheat crop of 1874. ="
This is the language of the s. F. Post. Would
1t were SO! But we were oonyersing with
gentleman on this subject few days ago, from
Yuba county, and he tells US that the crops in
the northern part of the State, with the excep-
ton Of a few favored localities were never so
light since the drouth of 1863. Throughout the
farming portions of this county, the grain crop
VIII be far below the average
The Placer herald., 1874-05-16

QUICKSILVER MINEs.-The recent discovery of
rich cinnabar mines in Sonoma county, is
creating, in some parts of the country, a great
deal of interest Mining eYcitements seem to
be periodical with the people of California, and
Judging from the tone of the local papers, the
time for the next is near at hand, and these
quicksilver mines are to be the cause. But as
excitements tend more to make rich men poor.
than poor men rich. it would be we'll for the
people everywhere to keep cool. There is no
doubt but some of the locations will prove large
and profitable mines but to one that does, there
will be hundreds that will amount to nothing
In all the locations thus far there are, perhaps.
but three or four that may, with any degree of
certainty, be counted rich. The "Annie
Belcher, from what we hear about it, is GER
tally good mine. There are, perhaps
one or two others that are good. and then you
are done. This mine is rapidly being developed
and its development shows untold quantities of
ore that is certain for from three to twenty per
cent. silver. 1t is situated in Sonoma county
very short distance from Dodgeville, naturally
a lively little town, but which promises soon to
be place of much Importance, owing to its
proximity to the "Annie Belcher."
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-09-08
Brief Items.

4 George Blattenberger, Esq, and his wife
celebrated their Golden, Wedding" at
their residence at Mt Patrick, on Saturday,
the Goth ult.
Showers fell all around us on Sunday
afternoon, but not drop of rain fell in this
borough. Two miles South and South
East of us they had nice shower
We acknowledge tho receipt of an in
vitation to attend the Printers Pic Mic,
in Cumberland county, on the 18th inst,
and are very sorry we cannot attend.
Abner G. Harding, native of this CO.,
died on the 10th ult., at Monmouth, War
ren county, Illinois, leaving an estate esti-
mated at So 100000.
The Ladies of the Lutheran Society, of
this borough, will hold a festival in the
Rice House, on Friday and Saturday eve
nings of this week, for the benefit of the
Sunday School.
The Newton Hamilton camp-meeting has
been success financially and so far as a
crowd is concerned. Whether as much
can be said of it spiritually is question
Several families from this place were in at
tendance.
1S.AIr. S. P. Stambaugh of this county, and
formerly in the mercantile business at
Green Park, is now travelling in the gro
Gerry business for Messrs. Patterson &
Newlin, whose card will be found among
the Philadelphia advertisements.
Two young men of this county, Messrs.
Morrison & Willhide have opened a new
store, at what was known as the Kirk
stand" in East Waterford, Juniata co..
They open with very nice stock of goods,
bought at a good time, and we hope they
will be successful.
The Altoona Tribune says "a person who
represented that he was a clergyman, pre-
sented himself at the Office of prominent
real estate firm in this city, one day last
week, and asked if the firm would give him
list of all the farms offered for sale and
owned by widows.' The query naturally
arose whether he wanted to buy widow
or marry a farm.