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The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

OUn ScHooL.-rLast Friday VIC paid short
visit to orr public school; but for lack of time
we were only able to visit two departments.
The primary department, under the manage
ment of Miss Emma Swan, seems to be conduct
ed in real live, progressive manner, as is plain
ly evident from the very rnpid advancement Of
The pupils. The advanced department under
the direct supervision Of the Principle. NJ. Low
ell, also seems to be making very satisfactory
progress. In this department, during our visit
part of the time was taken mp by declamations,
and to the surprise of all but the pupils. when
Mss Sada Mann was called to recite, she came
out, turned to her teacher, and in very appro-
pirate remarks presented him handsome set Of
gold shirt studs. as a token of appreciation OF
his endeavors in behalf of his pupils. Though
we had not time to visit the intermediate depart
nent under the management of Miss Taney:
we have reason to believe that il has made equal
strides with either of the others, as during thu
examination this last week there were quite
numbrr of promotions from this department to
the first Altogether we believe our public
school at present, would not suffer By comparison
with the best.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

Ngw Musrc.-M. Gray, the extensive musi
dealer. 623 and G25 Clay street San Francisco is
never behind the times. The latest sensations
in this State were the Newland-Sharon wedding
and the visit of the king of the Cannibal Islands.
Music is already published by M. Gray in COM
memoraton OF both OF these events. The first
is the "Brilnl Schottische," by S. H. Marsh.
composed for and dedicated to Mr.. and Mrs.
Newland 1t is sail to be fne. The second il
'.Kankaua March" by l.. Bodecker. and dedi-
Gated to the king. Eesdrs the above we have
received from NJ. Gray the following late pro-
auctions. equally mer'torous, and no less popu-
lar. 1.-The Orphans Petition composed at
Santa Clara College. "Gentle Words" by 5.
II Marsh Farewell o dream ot Nine y and
The days We're sweet in Summer Time" Also
= large number of the popular concert songs OF
Mr.. Alfred Kelleher.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

DRIED FRuIr.-As we mentioned some time
ago, A. Fougeron, of Auburn, has been getting up
a fruit dryer of his own patent. He has at last
we are greatly pleased to say, after repeated er-
periments, gotft to point which we may call
a success. We have some apples which wer'
dryed in his machine, and they are as fine speci-
mems of that fruit in cured state as we ever
saw. Indeed they are superior to anything We
ever saw of the kind, with the trifing exception,
they are hardly dry enough. This can easily
be remedied by submitting the fruit to the heat
little longer time. This we have was taken out in
two hours and three-quarters from the time it
was put in. Three hours will do the work we'll
We know Of nothing that will DO much to
stimulate the growing Of fruit in our midst as
the introduction OF cheap but effective dryers
such is ,, 4se are Designed to be; and their in
!yentor vi be entitled to the title OF public
hsneiact,r.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26
J. B. Cnzm, Of EnieFant 0ap. kindly con-
nssntsd 10 ssnd or Christmas tsees 10 % without

Cunssf,sAs 6oops. .--All kinds q sEsiSles for
Christnna presents viii b found = =: 1slmer's
store. Main Street Ophif. 4r. HdHtef hs1 just
returned from below, who're hs purchased an
immense stock Of new and fancy eoods. special
" for the holiday trade. Among @e variety
elry. Tea Sets, etc., besides ful1 sdtply Of new
goods in the general trade. Go dnd ~ 9r.
Multner's handsome gods. Z you ~ wanting
to purchase nice things for ChristmM. n you
don't want to purchase 80 and rec them any
how.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

IT is quite common for parties who come here
with view of locating. to first call at the print
NO Office for information; particularly re-
garding the price of land, or real estate, gener-
ally, and the chances to purchase. Under such
circumstances we cannot be too well posted
Therefore we would say to all who have land, or
real estate of any kind, in any part of the coun-
ty, for sale, they would do us favor, and prob
ably help themselves to purchaser, by seuding
us description of said property, together with
the advantages and disadvantages of location
etc. We would like to have, and keep on file in
our Office, description of all the real estate
for sale, in this county. People who then come
to us for information would not have to go away
disappointed.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

SANTA CLAUS. KE poUARrrns -santa Claus
has arrived in Auburn, and has established his
Headquarters at the Post Office. He has
brought with him everything imaginable IN the
way Of toys, .rinlSets, books candies, playthinGs
and fancy fxings. There is the place to get the
things for Christmas, that will make the little
hearts leap for joy. TIE variety is so great, and
the prices SO various that Ill can be snited.
Call there for your christmas presents; if Santa
|Claus himself is not in Mr.. Willis, or his ac
clerk will be happy to wait on you
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

H H. JOHNSON, who has IL large tract of fne
land on the American River, below here. as WI
be seen by reference to oar Advertising Columns.
offers it all for sale He prefers 10 sell in small
lots. Here is a splendid chance for parties de
string to secure small farms in the foothills
|They can buy land from Mr.. Johnson either
Improved or not, just as they wish. The tile is
|perfect to all.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

/ P.IlsG WooD ON SlDi- -HILL.--1t seems tha.
ZONE one in Auburn has been asking of the
|Ec;eotifc Press whether pile of four foot wood
bven with the tops of two perpend euar stakes,
blight feet apart and four feet high.
would be cord. provided the
stakes are on side-hi one above the other.
The Press quite naturally informs the person
making the inquiry that such pile would not
contain cord; and it adds, that if any doub
what it says, let them Try it, by piiing cord OF
wood on the level, aud then rs above indicated
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

ELECTION OF OFFIch Rs.-At the last stated
communication of Rising Star Lodge. No. 49,,
F. and A. M. at Forest Hill, the following officers
were duly elected and appointed for the ensuing
year: +. w. Allen, w. M: e. Aliens. W.; James
Hodge. J. w.. A. H. Cowden, Treas. A. McKin-
ey, Sec; Chas. Trafton, s. D.; G. Valland,J d.
W. r. White, and L. Blnmenthal, Stewards.
J. F. Smith, Marshal; A. Morehead, Tyler
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

WE say TO our readers. and say without hes
|tation, that the Sheridan -four is certainly as
good as can be had in the market, and we think
t is the best. Some time ago we received two
sacks of this flower, directly from the mill. We
have been using it long enough to hnow what it
Is, and therefore speak intelligently. The bread
made from it is white, light, and sweet. We say
this, first, because it is cnly foir when we krow
a thing to be good to tell our readers of it, and
second, because this -four s made at home, IN
Placer county, and deserves, occasionally II
word Of encouragement, especially since it Is Sc
well made.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

SoxE lively practice shooting was INDUCED in
in Auburn, last Monday, preparatory to the
grand turkey shooting. at Newcastle, on Christ
mas Turkeys were used for target.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

Eaa-Noo-McCreedy of the Bank Exchange. Is
the boy who knows how to get mp egg-nog in
royalostyle. That large pitcher full which by
some mys 'erions turn of the wrist Was left on
our table, ON Christmas day, was fully appre-
ciated, and for it Mr. McCreedy has the thanks
If the whole lot of u.s.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

y All parties needing the services of an ex
perienced surveyor are advised to employ j. A.
Benson, U. >. Deputy Mineral Surveyor, Au-
ourn, Gal. he has the Government Field Notes,
ne possession OF which enables him to restore
erately and works rapidly.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

CHAMpAaNE-The handsome clerk of 7. E.
Stephens extensive grocery establishment has
laid we children of the type and quill under OBJ
legations to him for his generous donation O
champagne.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

WE understand the Very Brothers have To-
Gated an extension OF the Booth mine, which
prospects very rich, and over which there has
teen quite an excitement among the quartz
mining brotherhood.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

LOUIS CRlssMAN was accidentally shot. last Sat
urlay, while hunting quail. George Crssman
shot at some quail in the direction which Louis
happened to be, and qnite number OF shot
struck the latter; some three or four fin the face
Being SO far off tie shot did not penetrate the
flesh very far, and the result is IN no way se-
rlOus
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

TIE social last Tuesday evening, given by
Smith and Fuller. was, as usual, a very pleasant
affair. There were plenty present to have a
first rate time, and they had it.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

CoRaEcT1oN. orr Lone Star correspond
ence, few weeks ago. the names of Thomas
Murphy, nom Rock Greek, and Henry Leak.
of Lone Star, who acquitted themselves very
credibly, at the entertainment mentioned, were
inadvertently omitted.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

Ar an election held At the Methodist Episcopal
church, last Sunday, the following Sunday school
-of1Ders were electsd for The ensuing year.
Supt Rev. !. NJ King; Asst. Supt. Mrs. G. W. Rea-
mer; Treas ;drs. Charles Swan, Secretary. Mr..
Stephen r. Chazotte.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

GOUR friend who presented us fine large pair
Of young chickens for Christmas dinner, has
our thanks with the assurance that they we're
excellent.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

The Christmas tree festival ut Music Hall on
Christmas evening, proved merry time for thu
children. We believe all got presents, and JOY
was unbounded The attendance was large.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

ONE thing is needed, and that is some wood
nt the M. L. Church. II no one will contribute
q cord of wood. perhaps some one will make up
purse of few dollars to buy it,
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

Ar Al. Reads mine " canada Hill, early In
the week chinaman was killed by the bank
falling on him.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26
Local and County Matters.

n For the very best photographs. go to
Bradley & Rulofson's Gallery with an ELEvA-
TOR. 429 Montgomery treet. San Francisco.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

GovEnNoR Booth has commissioned G. F. Ma.
cy Notary Public for Placer county, to reside
at Iowa Hill.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

The sermon, delivered by Rev. H. Cummings
at the NJ E. Church, last Sabbath evening, was
eloquent and instructive. Mr.. Cummings will
preach here again on sunday evening, the 18th
of January.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

PRsAcHrso. REV. J. Cornell will hold Epis-
copal service at the N. E. Church, Auburn,
Sunday evening Dec. 9th.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

T. E. SrEpHENs, in another column calls On oil
indebted to him to como up and settle. Read
what he says. as he means business:
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

s-Qu1rE number of ladies', ind a. few gentle
man met. as per announcement. at the Hall last
Monday, and made oil necessary arrangements
for that Christmas tree gathering.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

car loaded with Christmas trees. or trees for
Christmas, passed down the road a few days
ago.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26

McCARrr & Co., Of the Canada Hill claim are.
we learn, rolling ont the pay the biggist kind.
The Placer herald., 1874-12-26
MAR8A8D.

At the resideucs Of the brides parents on tn
morning of the nth Of December, 1874, BY the
Rev. J. Sims, Hon. r. B. Reardan 70 Ida Fran
ce<, daughter Of s. b. Davanpost, EsH 81 o.
Nevada City.
, 1874-09-07

uoly Spirit, Of wia1om which porya.lod DeEa2-
lenl md Il, onlo1l, Danlol md Zernbal,c1, mud
atl'l orvatloh tho hymns Of David, tlsa n0u ,s and
pffoyeros Of solo'non, tho philosophical probloaH
q q 10Y ahd tho mclanch"g roilectioia Of t1!u
EeolesnHtos., In those worry Loosa formerly
callou aa claBs, tho books Of wiuunl, ,yo rocoC-
n!zo Lilo trncos. though we know not tho ilaneU.
9! lftoao iar.slgiitea mon who brought tho gold
ung iroin tho '!awisl' 'nl,,os into tho 1larkot Of
who borrowed wtalon from Idun,oa tho land of
Job, to pay 1t, with largo interost, hacs to man
Kind; WIG bought poaris OF logont!s from 1orsia,
anu unpollAnoa precious stones from India, I'd
lang anem, scil'lou aid pn!lhhcd. a. MI 1nsisr-
Of God. ''''p'''''
It IL to theso bai,nor-hoarors ct universal wts-
dom tliat Judaism owos !ty greatness and lty VIC
tories TO- oyeT {,, ~ ooqasron wss by those mon
Scarcely Ind tho lIo]y Spirit ceased 10 move tho
wiHs mon OF palesliuo, when, Ii, Alexaudtln. an
other generation Of sages arose, who. diving
into Tho ocean Of Hellenic literature to detost
canon OF Holy scrintlres, and translutod tito
D,blo into tic Grock language, to royoal tha
Word Of God nnow to Tho paghn world. Then
aud thero tho nnivoranltty of rcnson and
intellect. (tho drooIt Logos) was doclarol
yorHo, tho world-archf.cot u and. on tho othor
l,anl tho spirit unllinH ma'l with hla fathor in
lloaven 1.-THE Notwithstanding Son Of God"
nhs 3s! aias y soon doEenerased INTO sl!lpetytag
.7.in J7u.istan dogmatam @ With lts Worla,hAulltlug
ue.ss asa nhd gllosta." WITH JUDAISM, however,
ike to 1ua hraoeo oe Of "sa9n Sye, au
1ulckoning effect on roliglon, oven III its atag-
an,,u t1au Turing tlo mtadlo aHce. y Kopts
~ 10 'ugsa potaoeuslons, tt'n iaeh OF 1utan-
rSreuorota ,sy W. t..a W. Gosmopolitan ro8on aESo 70
f,nt os ~ tnn ivy oia 1a1ih' eyor now'
tonda ~ i,,,,,H ,tHta. VIII Ito great tttanfta4lhgs.
~ mne hroaanr "u humanity on fonndations stroEor
nrao, III ia; =, tn9n ~ sny arcnmt OF. hannd u
traoxs nnH aloo,;a 1sp ia'o1osta Wltn iron
ha s0A' ,,oit"a 'iau.s'o threAda, but oaly 10
tr;o n,,rrouta A"tI ~ t1.1 1ne py mo eloo-
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acres in the year ending June 30, 1874. against
6.0SS, 1857 acres In that ending June ~, 1913
Nearly million acres were entered under the
Timber act. which augurs well for the now Tree
less praires of the West The entries under this
and the Homestead act exceed by over hall a
million acres like entries during the preceding
year.
The rapid destruction of timber in this coun-
try and especially that which Is found on the
public lands IL source Of great solcitude TO al
eTaon If ,hs in the
future rapidly AZ in the past the timbered
lands of the Government will soon be denuded
OF everything that Is valuable. Effective iegisia-
ton protecting these lands from such waste is
absolutely necessary. and cannot longer be neg
lected without serious injury to the public in
terests.
Under the laws now In force for the disposition
of public lands Ii ia difficult, If not impossible, TO
obtain more than the minimum price 25 per
acre. for land, however valuable. When tim
bered lands are advertised Tor sale private par
ties. desiring to purchase, make such arrange
ments and combinations as TO prevent competi-
ton; hence the lands, If disposed of at all. are
sold at the minimum when offered at public
sale, and, il not then sold, are Immediately en-
tered at the minimum Government price by such
parties. The most effectual means of preventing
these practices Is. in the judgment of the Secre-
tary, to adopt the suggestions OF the Commits
sioner of the General Land ofice. that pine and
fir lands shall not be subject to entry under the
Presumption and Homestead laws; that a
system Of surveys be devised by which
the quantity of pine and fir timber each
smallest subdivision of section may be at least
closely appropriated; that an immediate explo-
ration by experts of the unsurveyed portion of
those States and Territories known TO contain
pine and fir timber be made, with view of ascer-
taifiing the geographical situation Of such dis
tricts: that the reports of such explorations be
followed by immediate surveys, appraisemen,s,
proclamations and sales, at not less than the av-
praised value, and for cash only.
PATENTS.
The operations of the Patent Office during the
year show large increase over those of the
preceding year. The number of applications,
inclusive of reissues and designs, was i,07g,
of which f3,5i5 were allowed; DO applications
for extensions were fled, of which Dos were
granted. and 1850 patents were allowed, but
not issued. ON account of failure 10 pay the final
fees. Six hundred and ninety-siX applications
for trade marks and labels have also been filed,
of which 5S3 were granted registration. The to-
tai amount of fees received was S72l, l11.35, and
the total expenditures were 1864, o75. ~, leaving
balance of S27,G3563, greater by 81, Sjs.6 90
than that of the preceding year.
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EVERY wise business man shapes his busi-
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stances by which he is surrounded Believ-
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reduced its rates--an act that should be APP
preeiated by the travelling public.
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1t Is pleasant TO note the flourishing fall
trade doing by this long established firm in
the midst of dull times. In the prevalent
stagnation, enterprise has the field almost
without competitors. So determined are the
Landreths to secure, as usual, large share OF
the approaching years business, that they have
now nine Of the fast steaDt presses Of HcCalkr
f iStdpely diligently at tcork printing their
" Rural Registey'' for 1875. This has never be-
fore occurred in the history of their house.
The Rural Register" is furnished without
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who do not ?-Philddelphia Commercial List
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Now Is the time TO buy presents for Christ
mas Combine beauty and utility, and give
your gentlemen friends a carton containing
one hundred Elmwood Collars. They will
last him some time, and he will think Of you
with pleasure every time he puts on one.
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The following statement and Stats
tics are taken from the late report oil the
Secretary Of the Interior:


During the fiscal year ending June ~, lr'5'
public lands were dis posed of as follows: Cash
sales f0I.345.4s acres miitary.warrant locb-
lions 1913 100; homestead entries, 63 TIM
ber.culture entries, sO39i5.47, Agricultural COZ.
lege scrip locations 112g 29s: approved 70 Stass
3i4 AZ: certified for wagon-roads, 5lRi.il. ce5i
fed for Agricultural Colleges 70; cerll me-
for common schools. 90 500 ~; certlhen loT unI
nal improvements, l34. 9s6. 20; Sioux half-Dreea
scrip locations, TO; chippewa do, ll'5fi 10
Total e.a30 872 93 acres-a quantity less py 49,,
1874 acres than that disposed oil the Preeeuine
year. 80
Cash receipts ss.469, $3.50, being Ssso's77 less
than those Of the preceding year u
During the year 9.s92, 1908 acres were SUI
veped. making G49 1852 acres already snrNeyco'
and leaving uisnryeyed 1.1s5, 60sS4s acres.
The dfminufion In the aggregate quahuty "a
lands Disposed of during the year IL cnieny owihg
10 the amount certified to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-12-17

DYBALL's finest candies mailed free to all
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Fine new rosewood planes for $500.
Fine walnut organs, six stops, $l25.
Good second hand pianos, $50 to 500.
Reeds Temple of Music, Chicago.