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The Placer herald., 1874-01-31
ANNEXATION OF TRUCKEE.

In speaking Of this matter last week, the
A,gus, which is very knowing paper, es-
pecially when it has little personal or po-
political scheme in view, which it think. can
be advanced by declaring that everybody
favors it, says:
"We have conversed with quite number of
the leading citizens of this county upon the
subject of annexing that portion of Nevada
county, embraced within the boundaries of
Meadow Lake township, and we have failed to
find one, who has given the matter thought,
who is opposed to the same.
Walter, this is all wrong, not to say un-
true. You speak of conversing with lead
ing citizens; so had we conversed with
nearly every man we met from other parts
Of the county, and many Of our own towns
men, and we have failed to find but one
man who favored annexation, and naturally
,ce came to the conclusion that nearly
everybody in Placer opposed it. But when
we read the above in your paper, we hardly
knew what to think. We knew that
though we nigh. have asked the opinion of
100 men, it might have been that that 100
were the only men in the county who op-
posed it, and the other $500 were in favor
of it. Knowing this, and also knowing the
immense responsibility we would assume
by declaring that majority of the people
were opposed to annexation, when we only
had the opinion of few, we concluded, as
it is an important matter, to do all we could
to find out exactly how al, the people felt
on the subject, and not depend on the few
whom we had met, so we wrote note to
the most responsible man we knew of in
nearly every precinct in the county for in
formation, and only wish we had room Ito
publish the answers we received, as ever
lasting proof that your assertion was un-
authorized, and that the people are most
emphatically opposed to annexing Truckee
to this county. We did not write asking
the writer's opinion, but the opinion of the
people of his town or section, and in nearly
every instance, so far as we have heard,
(some we have not heard from yet) their
voice is emo annexation for u.s." One wri-
ter giving tie views on the subject of the
people of Dutch Flat, so far as be could
learn, expresses our sentiment when he
says: "Placer County is, just now, too
prosperous politically and financially to be
fooled with, and, as we have lost no terri
tory, the people here have no notion TO 60
off hunting after any" Another writer
says: ''To be sure, lawyers, County Off
GERS, and newspaper men will favor annex
alton bee ause it would personally benefit
them;" but goes on to say that he did not
think it would be best for the people. 1t is
true that newspapers and lawyers, and
County officers, the Sheriff particularly,
would be benefited by annexation, but this
side of the question should have no weight
when the interest of the masses are at
stake. 1t may be the Argus favors it from
personal grounds. Indeed, everything
goes to show that this must be the motive
that prompts it, and if so, what it has said
or may say should be treated accord ngly.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

AaENcY.-A. II. Dake, of Auburn, is a duly
authorized agent of the San Francisco Daily and
parts of Placer and adjoining counties, and give
parties desiring to become readers of that paper
a chance to hand in their names and money. If
you want the Chronicle, look out for Dake.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

FOUND DYING.-Mr. A. j. Beard, who was
employed as ditch tender on a section of the
Bear River ditch, below Newcastle was found
last Saturday lying on the bank of reservoir
which he was accustomed to visit early each
morning, in dying condition. He was imme-
diately taken to Newcastle whore he died soon
after. 1t is supposed he had some kind of a
fit which, in connection with the exposure,
carried him off.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

To LAWYERS AND JUsrcEs.-ln the
County Court during the present term,
Judge Fitch held that, in appeals to the
County Court, from Justices Court, the
undertaking on appeal must be filed with
the Justice at the same time the notice of
appeal is filed.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

SENATOR NEFF's resolution instructng
our Representatives in Congress to oppose
Wards supplemental mining bill, does not
seem to be popular with the miners. See
correspondence in another column.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

CoRREorIoN-In speaking of the Orleans mine
last week we said: San expert from San Francis
co recently estimated the rock on the dump as
high as 800 per ton" This we under
stood it, but Mr.. Gordon himself, who is anx-
Gus to have no wrong impressions get out, in
forms us that the said expert estimated the sui
phrets from the rock worth at least 800 per ton.
At Mr. Gordon's request and in justice to truth
we cheerfully make the correction.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31
CONSTARLE'S SALE.

RY virtue of an execution issued out of the
ID Justices court of r. C. Poland Justice of
the Peace of township No. 3, Placer county,
State of California, and to me directed ON II
certain judgment rendered therein, on the 2Sth
day of January, A. d. 1874, in favor of F. L..
Harryhausen, and against the Greene Mining
Company, II corporation, for the sum of seventy
five dollars and interest on said sum at the rate
of per cent per annum from the 2Sth day of
January, A. ID. 1874, together with costs of suit
taxed at % dollars, with accruing costs, | have
levied upon and seized, and shall expose for
sale at public auction, at the Greene Mine in
township No. B, county of Placer, State of Cali
fornia on
Monday the AID day of February, ID. 1874,
at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M, all the right,
title, interest and claim of the said Greene Min
ing company, corporation. of, in and to the
following described property, to-wit
That certain quartz mine, vein or lode, known
as the Greene Nine situated in township No.
8, Placer county, State of California. Also the
quartz mill belonging to said mine and all the
machinery, the hoistng works, engine and all
buildings and appurtenances thereto belonging,
to satisfy said execution.
The above described property | will sell as
aforesaid or so much thereof as may be suffi-
cient to satisfy said judgment, interest, cost,
accruing costs and expenses of sale.
b. F. GWYNN,
Constable Township No.3.
Auburn Jan. 81 1874. n24-td
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31
NeaC Advertisements.

Ey-Our LINCOLN patrons will find their -.
counts with P. Singer, of that place, who 10 or
thorized to collect and receipt bills due the H..
AID in that section.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

SENATOR NEFr and Sergeant-at Arms
Crutcher have again laid us under obliga-
ton to them for bills, documents, etc., sent
us during the week.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31
DIED.

At Bath, Jan. 25, 1874, Henry NJ Hosmer of
Camden Me-, aged "a years.
At Newcastle, Jan "a, 1874, A. j. Beard,
native Of Tennessee aged about As years
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31
Local and County Matters.

HAY.-All who want the best grain or grass
hay go to j. J. Smiths, at Auburn Station, who
is selling cheap.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31
DELINQUENT TAX SALE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the fol-
Revenue District No. 3. Of Placer County, Sail
tornia for the fiscal year 1874, is delinquent a
for State and County Taxes, and that unless lns
taxes delinquent, together with the costs anu
percentage are paid the real property uPoN
which such taxes are lien will be sold at
PUBLIC AUCTION,
in front of the Court House in the town OF Au
burn, in the County of Placer, and state u
California, ON
Wednesday, February %, !o'4'
AT TRE HOUR OF O'CLOCK +. "'
JAS. MCCORMICK,
Tax Collector Revenue District No'
g. Placer County, Cal
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

We learn that the large hydraulic mines
at Gold Run, Dutch Flat, and other parts
of the county have commenced work in
earnest.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

AGAIN we are under obligations to Con
gresham Luttrell for copies of speeches,
etc.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

MUSICAL REvIEw.-This is the title of a
very neat and interesting monthly, now pub
lished by Sherman & Hyde, corner of Sutter
and Kearny streets, San Francisco. The
Rerieac contains twelve pages, neatly bound
and besides the excellent reading matter it
contains, in each number will be found some
choice music, the retail price of which alone
would be half the price of the Rerie'c for one
year, which is only one dollar.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

SENTENCED George Tracy and John Gaffney,
who were arrested some time ago in Colfax and
brought here and lodged in jail on a charge Of
burglary, were tried last week in the County
Court, but the jury were unable to agree on n
verdict. The prisoners upon finding the jury
would not find them guilty withdrew their plea
of "not guilty." and acknowledged to the crime,
whereupon they were last Monday sentenced as
follows; G.. Tracy was sent to the State Prison
for one year and three months, and John Gatf-
ney for one year.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

MUST Go.-One stormy day this last
week as we were coming down the street,
we noticed one of our neighbors with his
little girl on his back, carrying her to
school. BY an umbrella which he carried
IN his hand, the child was we'll sheltered
and would evidently be landed safe in the
schoo-room as free from moisture as though
no storm had been raging. The scene and
circumstances was one to reflect on
and admire. 1t all dwells on this
fact; if parents would have their chill
dren learn fast, and receive the full benefits
of the school, they must see to it that they
attend regularly and promtly. If they do
not, they soon get behind their class, and p,
failing to catch up again, they become dis
couraged, and quit trying, which is a de-
plorable condition for a child to get into.
The parent above referred to, seemed to be
sensible of this fact, and was determined
that his child must 60, since it had COM
menced, though the elements seemed to for
bid, and was willing to discommode him self
that it should 60. If parents generally
would follow this example, we will guaran-
tee smarter children, better schools, and
less complaining; and teachers would bless
them as long as they lived.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-31

Observation-Disclosures Day is near at
hand, and the girls and boys are worried to
know where to get valentines. They need
not be. S. w. Willis establishment is
crowded with them. All kinds from the
handsomest and the best to the ugliest and
the worst; from the most lively, fascinating
and bewitchng, to the most homely and
ridiculous. All kinds and in great abund-
ance, can be seen and purchased at low
rates by calling on S. w. Willis, our ac
complished and accommodating Postmaster.
Everybody buys theml
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-27
MRS. MORsEs TESTIMONY.

The only ladies who have thus far testified
before the Investigating Committee are Mrs Elton ana
her mother. wife Of Judge Morse OF Brooklyn The
latter came from scnoharie Friday and appeared
before the Committee she has been misrepresened III
some Of the papers Mrs Oyngton ana her testimony
has been supposed TO have regard 70 the state
ment orr yna.ly prepared by NJ. Tlton but not sub
mitted 20 the Committee.
Mrs Morse testified the nature Of the life led by her
daughter and her husband for years past
asserting that Mrs Tton had often come
TO her with many complaints Of her uuhap
piness the peace Of her home having Deeh
destroyed by the introduction Of persons OF rresou
Wow, and offensive doctrines Of social relations But
te most iruortlut evidence given by her denial
that Mr., rtou had confessed her CUNT 10 ner MI
TltOn crOsseXan nation as VIII Oe seen W TIT
80 n, II Elsewhere nad stated that his wife had con
essed 10 himself and her motaer When asked TINS
Solemn ana emphatic manner, being apparently aston
tz4e ed NJ ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-27
ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE.

Frederick Lud. age 4S, was absent from his
home at No 3i West Thirty ninthst, yesterday after
noon. and upon returning at p m. was intoxicated
He entered his room and finding there his
wife, Emma Lud, demanded his supper.
She not making sufficient haste be
threatened strike her Upon her resenng his words
he that he would Kill her. aud caught up knife
from the table. Not thinking that he meant what he
said aud that he would not attempt TO execute his
threat she kept working. While her back was
toward hun lie suddenly sprang toward her and
sezing her by the sleeve with his LEFT hand.
attempted 20 her throat With alt her strength she
herself from his grasp aud succeeded
IN doing ~ Just AS he struck her with tho knife The
blade OF touched the back part OF her neck
aud inflicted cut she then He'd from the room
and going 20 the street informed pstrolman OF tho
Twentieth Precinct Of what had occurred Tho
aiiaer ~ once entered We Do1&e Aya Nels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-27
MR.. MoULToN'S ATTITUDE.

INVITATIONS THAT He WILL DECLINE TO TESTIFY.
Francis ID. MoultOn, the mutual friend OF
Mr. Beecner and Mr. Tton. and the holder OF many OF
the most impo-taat papers bearing the case as pre-
sented by the latter has not prepared any statement 10
he submitted 10 Committee. and is ntlmated VIII
decline 70 testify Mr. Moulton has been IN consulta
ton with his LAWYER Gen. Butler VINO has advised MIN
70 keep silence and saturday two or the papers ID
Grookyn where is known 20 have influence anu WIN
whose editors holds intimate personal relations Az
pounced though not IN positive ana direct terms t't
he yyoud not testify except under compusion OF lega
process The Eagle uses the IoAo"lH- i'HH 'N '
point ,.-
Mr. Nonltons connection with the case rs Of easy ex
pauatou. Mr.. MoultOn is q member OF the ntm Oh
conptry HIS connection with the case was merely IIat
Of gentleman who admired Que OF tue parties IOr nis
,,,iT. and fbe other Tor las talents. lie Knew the
fiie Of both AMI believed he might ward on scandal
ana settle msunderstandIngs that threatened 70 rum
If winch Mr.. Brecher, without exaggeralon, may Do
called OF the most useful pastors IAs Wa NJ % ~
toms pralseTOrihy anu man, motlle IA ~ ~, ,on,s
s endeavor and with the publicity gwen 70 M lons
allegations, Mr.. Moultons connection Wllh lne G' zee
cnds of course. II as trusted friend that no
ained the confidence OF each OF the parties concerueu
ana honor seals as hps as 60 "t % mans
ndences They Know very Httie vi ING , n
nature VINO would believe him capable OF oetrayins
trust blight the reputation OF iauy anu ms and
upon her children lie has IalIed 70 aE N1ton -
with that failure, We assume, exits MI MouIton
The Union is more direct, but still not positive IN
stating that Mr. Moulton has absolutely refused 10
testify. II says:
From ali parts Of the country there come complaints
NJ the elay in producing whatever testimony MT FRANK
%oniton may nave 70 offer But, II Mr. MOultOn does
nat think proper offer any, the Comnttee nave 40
mower 10 compel MIN 70 testify IL is sara tnat no 80
der the advice Of Gen. Butler and that NJ WIZ NOT " h
~ ali unless compelled By legal process 20 DO so IL tna
ne the case little hope OF any SATISFACTORY
mt ~ the affair at all for unless SUIT should Do ~
t,tnted against Mr. Tton for SANDER or PERJURY tneie
H. no way IN which the can be got before she
Is Nv Indeed Mr. Ttou should for divorce when
he is not likely 10 do. 49,.
"A II in reply to this latter conclusion, Mr. TIton
stated on Saturday that If the Committee should renue
decision in favor OF Mr.. Beecher he would oegn ao
,,or for divorce adding. "What can 1 do otherwise
nIo Ike 70 know In the present condition Of this ter
rible uouDlef'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-27
A COMPROMIsE SUGGESTED.

NEGOTIATIONS As TO THE TERMs-THE COMMITTEE
INSIST on A RETRACrION or ALL THE CHARGES
Facts have been ascertained which show
concusvely that since submitting his statement TO the
Committee Mr.. TtOn has suggested tbs closing OF the
inquiry and settlement Of the case ] manner.
There for asserting however, that negotiations
TO this end do not promise immelats settlement
on Tuesday last. during the conversation which took
place between Mr. ton the Committee, aud the couR-
sell preliminary the mination OF the former,
Mr. TtOn deprecated further inquiry and seemed aux-
ious to avOId publicity. lie is reported saying,
This matter must be dropped, II 1t can be dropped
now" The truth OF the latter report DO CON
rmed, but ii is certain that Dir. T0n suggested that
there should he no further publicity ana that It was
desirable that the Committee shOud help bring about
cessation Of hostites He stated that there only
two copies Of his statement in existence held by the
Committee and the other by himself aud he earnestly
urged the Committee not to make his story public. Mr..
Sage, chairman, speaking for the Committee.
promised that the charges should not be made
public aud in reply 10 MS suggestions OF
settlement sail it absolutely necessary primarily
that the charges themselves should be withdrawn
by Mr. Tlton, ana an assurance That they had been
made under misrepresentation. Mr.. TlJon did not
decline this proposition outright, rs most OF the Com
mittee expected he would. A long conversation which
ended in nought followed. and Mr. TltOn finally re
questeI a private interview with Mr.. saSo. at which
further conversation might follow on the subject. Mr.
finally appointed Nj Tt0ns house d Jhe place.
and there met hin Thursday last In an hours con-
versat0u which ensued little progress was made though
Mr. Tlton made a proposition Tor settlement winch IS
stiu pending The OF this is not yet made pub
lie but il is OF such character that MI Tlon mas SAID
that he does not believe IL Will be accepted. his
language on this point as follows: g nave suS
gested a mode Of settlement that think would effect
ually stay tie present public excitement Il may yet
be accepted. 1 scarcely think il Will. though"
M SAGE IN a conversation with TRIBUNE reporter
last evening said that Mr. Tlton probably referred III
the above language TO the paper which he drew up
previously % submitting the Published charges. and
which wholly exOnerlted Mr.. Beecher He stated FUR
ther that the Committee would not listen % offers OF
compromise unless based withdrawal Of all charges
against Mr. Rercner by Mr. TIitOn. as tue Committee
we're determined 20 to the bottom OF the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-27
IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES slgsoo.

A fire broke out on the second floor of
threestory building at No 121 West Eghteenth-st
nc 1888 a. m yesterday and before the fireman began
their work the flames had spread 10 buildings OF the
same hight on either side, Nos. 123 49, and 1T West
Eghteenth-st. fearing Jhat the fire would prove SIN
more destructive second alarm sent out by the
officer In command the division OF lire engines. and
reinforcement OF fremen sent. The efforts OF the
Larger force OF remeu the progress OF the flames
proved successful although the flames slightly damaged
the brick enemeuts Nos 1G and ll5 West Nlneteenths
The building No. 1T West Egnteenth-st., owned and
occupied as stable by john McCaeA was damaged
$500 The building No. 10 West Esnteenth-st., owned
bv Albert Weber damaged $500 RyersOn
YOuugius brewers, occupied the buldngi Lhelr stock
was damaged 500 The buildings Nos III aud l23 West
Elghteeutl-st. owned by Arnold Constable Co.
and were damaged 5000 TIC hrst named was used as
A stable by j. u. BeaIuan whose STOCK was damaged
600 In the stable eght horses valued at
100. ali OF whom were burned 10 death. The stable
No I23 West Elghteentl-st. was occupied ny EDWARD
Matthew'S whose stock was damage u SLOW IAe
amount OF the Insurance is not known.
fire on the stairway leading TO tie NTH story OF
tenement house at No S3j rArdiye, owned DY NJger
Esslg, Yesterday damaged the building 5000. As the
story unOccuped the ms Is supposed ~ De the Work
VI an iuceudIdrY.
fire IN the coffin mandatory OF George 3 Walsh. In
rear No Sixth ave, yesterday, damaged the
building 500 fully Insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-27
ELSEWHERE.

The indianapolis High School building was
partally destroyed by fire last night. Loss, from
$4,000 10 $4,000; Insured
The planing-mill of Messrs. Hill g. Knapp,
and the dwelling Of j. NJ. Carr in Anderson, ind were
burned Friday evening The loss Is $4,000
A three-s story brick building in Vicksburg,
Miss owned by L. ID. French, and occupied by Human
Il CO.. clothers burned on Saturday. Loss, about
$4,000 insurance, s2s,5O0.
A fire in New Orleans on Saturday, originating
in Aliens furniture store OF Magazine and Sixth
streets DESTROYED half dozen frame houses Loss,
$4,000 insurance $4,000, in local companies
Three new unoccupIed dwelling houses, in
block on Brookne avenue, In the Highland District
OF Boston. were burned Friday night. The property
belonged Mrs. W W Palmer and was valued at $1,000
Two buildings were partially insured. lie IRE
Was the work Of an mcendlary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-27
AT yEwBuRG. Y-LOss. $4,000.

A fire at noon, yesterday, destroyed the
pattern and machine shops and damaged the molding
shop Of the Wright Engne Works, formerly the Wash
ington Iron Works, at Newburg n. Y. The buildings
fixtures and heavier tools owned by Homer Rams
dell whose loss buildings is S20OOO and fixtures, pat
terms ana tools $4,000 The losses are fully covered by
insurance in thirty-twO companies The loss OF William
Wright & Coz prOpretors OF the Wright Engine Works.
on tools patterns g. il $4,000, covered by insurance
"A follows G. rden of London. 5000 London. 5000
Firemen's Fund. t25OO; Pennsylvaud, s'oO Atlantic
and Pacific Sg5O; ultabe, s1,5OJ Peoples OF Iren-
ton $500 Franklin OF West Virginia $500; Franklin
or indianapolis, s2.5OO; 81. Joseph of MISSOURI S5N
American Central, s2,jOO Imperial OF London, $1,000
The origin OF the fire not known. Eleven DatternDa-
kes their OOcbess, valued On an average al SOO
each: partially insured. some pieces OF marine engine
being built Tor Government glnOoat were damaged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-27

she chooes Now, let her choose. II you gentlemen
suppose That you are To ngh this battle In reference
my cnaracter Will make II ten times harder than you
see Yesterday, we were on tho edge OF peace but
yon mean to draw the sword the sword shall he drawn
Mr. HM-DoPt You think It Is pretty well out
Az IHon'-Ihere Is one thing that was born for
and that Is,
@ Did you make the acquaintance OF Mrs. Woodruff
IN the absence of - A. 1 don't rememDer whether
she was absent present.
q Don't you remember whether It was while she was
AZ nome or not that you were associatng with Mrs.
woodruff A. knew Mrs. Woodruff a whole year.
After several questions nteriected involving ref
eiehce W another woman Do you know whether or
not Information was communicated to your wife that
Nth her
Q Do you remember whether your wife was told that
you were iviu- win hrri A. never heard OF IL TIL
now l saw something the day before yesterday
ga 'gcous newsDfp er.
O. The Chic1go finest A. Yes
O. lave you read itf A. Yes
q DoLVt you know that Information of precisely the
character then published communicated To your
intimacy with Mrs. Woodruff A. never heard OF sucl
q thing; rem, 'mber that Mrs Morse was with Mrs
Claim; the Oil cay woman came at the foot Of her
stairs one Might made hdeOuS racket Of
OF trash; Mrs. NOISE quoted that, and got quite
frightened about it.
Gen Irao-I hope all the mothers OF yorr friends are
not insane. Don't yOu know that Mrs. Cabin tle
same time communicated tblt to your wife A. did
not know that she my wife, understood that that
woman made "a yiss az Mrs Morse's IL may he perhaps
that Mrs. Iiton was there az the time of the visit.
@ Don't you know tnat your wfe's mind has been dts
Associations wiVa pIDlc wOmenf ~ No, sir II that
pretense IL male, Mr.. Tracy, part. t Is unmaulY
II IS made Oa her part 10 Is false nave never as
s0ciatcd with public women.
SESSION OF JULY %
AT the session all the members present and ex-
amined with Mr. Tilton who also present. letters
from his wife which he had quoted in his statement.
The other letters which he quoted from be said
the hands OF Mr.. Franz Mouiton. After
ton the Committee adjourned.