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The Placer herald., 1874-08-08
tate Covern11e ent of California.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT:

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.:
Newton Booth, Of Sacramento county, Governor.
r. Pacheco of Santa Barbara, Lieut.. Governor.
Drury Meone, of San Francisco, Sec 'tary State.
j. j. Green of Marin, Controller.
F. Baehr, of San Fran cisco, Treasurer
r. Gardner Of Merced, Surveyor General.
j. /. Love- of San Francisco, Attorney General.
T. Mathewson of San Francisco, Harbor Com
missioner.
G. Taggart, of Shasta, Clerk of the Supreme
Court.
r. A Springer, Of mador, State Printer.
H. n. Boander, San Francisco Superintendent
of Public lnstructl on.
The Placer herald., 1874-08-08
Probate Notice.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA In Probate

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, In Probate
uHty of Placer. Court.
In the Estate of Geo Rubbns, decease
NJ Office is hereby given, by the undersigned.
~ Administrator of the Estate of Geo. Rub
bins, deceased, to the creditors of, and all per
sons having claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them. with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first publication OF
this notice, to the said administrator, at his
residence. in Auburn Placer county, CalifOr-
mia, or at the Office of Jas. Moore, Esq, his at
torney, at Ophlr Placer county.
M. SWETT,
Administrator of the estate of Geo Rubbins,
deceased.
JAS Moore, atty for admir- jylS-4w
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NEE THE GREAT WATCH OFFER!
WE WANT AGENTS.

We want n representative in every negb hot-
hood. Nothing equals it for agents, male or fe-
male, young or old Large Cash Wages and a
superb Outfit. exclusive territory, which is rap
IDLY filing up. Must apply at once Subscribe
by sending $500, and receive the paper on
year, a magnificent premium. a share IN the dls-
tribution and receive also Free a Comeplete
Outfit, or send for particulars. Name territory
desr, in writing Address WATERS x Co.,
Publishers, Chicago, ILL., m3o-om
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StYayed or Stolen

L>ROM COXS RANCH two miles south of
l. Lncoln the middle Of November, 1878:
One small buckskin mare, eight years DID,
branded with j and heart on the left hip, lame
the front feet; one black colt, three years Old
Canadian stock. gentle, and some white on left
hind foot, IL brand also one small yearng colt
four white feet and bald face, no brand. Any
person who will give information of one or all of
said animals will be literally rewarded, Address
je6-2m c. r. MARTIN, Auburn, Cal.
The Placer herald., 1874-08-08
RANCH FOR SALE.

4 FINE RANCH consisting of 800 acres, with
"A L. S. title, $50 acres of which is under fence,
and nearly $50 acres under cultivation and
the rest heavily set with fine oak timber is offer
ed for sale. On the ranch is a good house barn.
blacksmith shop, wood house etc, all in fan
condition. The ranch is well supplied with wa
ter, there being b sides a good well, several
springs and running water On the ranch is a
small orchard and vineyard, bearing. With thu
place will be sold one set of blacksmith tools one
two horse wagon, one mower and other neces-
sary farming implements. The location, which
is about six miles northeast of Lincoln, is very
healthy, and the place rs whole, is most ad-
mirably suited to one desiring a home close to a
good market. For further particulars come in
person or address, d. w. SKINNER,
no13-tf Lincoln.
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TO THE NERVOUS AND DEBILITATED
OF BOTH SEXES,
NJ fa 4, ;ce nd f1nc c,Jf,ftion

DIR. j. b. Dyott, of Jefferson Medical College,
Philadelphia author of several valuable works,
can be consulted on all diseases of the Sexual
or Urinary Organs, (Which he has made an es-
pecal study either in male or female no matter
from what cause originating or of how long
standing. A practice of 30 years enables him to
treat diseases with success Cures guaranteed.
Charges reasonable. Those at distance can for
ward letter describing symptoms and enclosing
stamp to prepay postage. Send for the Guid
to Health, price 1Jcts. J. b. DYOTT, M. D.,
Physician and Surgen, 104 Duane St, N. Y.
CRANE Il BRIGHAM,
Wholesale Agents, San Francisco, Cal.
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FLORENCE.
FLORENCE.

Tor those who prefer n Ma.
IL chine feeding the wOrA n away IL Oals
the operator, We now have one Of
that description, quiet, eHsy.ruuninW
and sa Wing all the other PECULIAR ex.
c.Il9ncies Of t;sr other style.
The Placer herald., 1874-08-08
Notice to Trust S.

CCHOOL TRUSTEES will please take notice
- that L. the undersigned, have in my posses
sion, and for sale Mt low price, for cash, the
following descrb d school furniture: Twelve
esks with attached seats made after an I'M
proved plan, painted and in good order; one
recitation seat with back, nearly new, and one
inc, large black board. Trustees wishing to
procure such furniture as the above for their
school, would do well to examine and price the
lbove.
THOS. HOLDEN,
ul3tf1 Auburn
The Placer herald., 1874-08-08

4 BSOLUTE DIVORCES obtained from
n courts Of different States for desertion, etc.
No publicity required. No charge until divorce
granted. Address.
NJ House, Attorney 194 Broadway, N. Y
n14-Gm
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FLORENCE

Ts sure to please. II there Is
Il one within n thousand miles Of
han IrRIciscO mot vvOr King we'll. I
will attend to 10 without any expense
10 the owner. hAMUEL HILL, Axt,
The Placer herald., 1874-08-08

Dlanks OF all kinds for sale at this Office
ID at the lowest prices
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

was beyond his control; yet he knew If he
conld only keep the animal on the straight
road he could finally master him. But just
a little ahead was the corner Of the street
whero his Office stood. IF the horse turned
there they were lost. Dr. Wentworth pull
ed upon the right rein with both hands,
and Nix bali involuntarily helped him;
but the horse needed it not whit. Around
the corner he went like lightning. There
was a crash, a'darkness before the Doctors
eyes, then a sensation of falling. When he
cane little TO himself, he discovered that
he was lying at full length on a heap Of
soft sand, and people were trying TO raise
him. 1t did not take him long to decide
upon his ability 10 raise himself, for be-
yond the shock 10 his nerves he was not
injured. The heap Of sand had saved him.
But Nix Tue doctor was on his feet and
staggering toward the spot where she had
fallen in an instant. They were carrying
her into druggists sore near by. She
had fallen against the curb-stone, and one
arm hung belpessly at her side. DIR. Went.
worth turned away from the couch where
she lay with very white face, after briei
examination of her injuries.
"Ier arm is broken he said. "Scnd
for a doctor to set it, l can't"
NiX's eyes half opened, and an express
sion Of childish terror came over her fice
az she touched his sleeve
"DUn'i!' She said. Don't let any one
else set it but you! Please plcasev'
The doctor was like new man. Asham-
ed of his momentary nervousness, and
electrified by her words and look, he set
the broken arm skilfully and tenderly.
And through the illness that followed he
was the most patient and devoted Of nurses.
One day in the last summer, when Nix for
the first time lel her chamber, as they sat
together in Mrs. Bateman's li.tle psrlor,
the doctor said. with a mschcvous twink
le in his eye,
mix, do you know you We been in. doors
50 long that there isn't freckle to be seen
on your face?"
Nix glanced in tho mirror, laughed, and
answered, saucily,
"Td as lief have them now, since your
manners are mcnded !"-HaIpcrS Ba.ar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

SUBSTITUTE FOR PEA BRUsH-In cas-
es where pea-brush is not plentiful, or
where something more ornamental and
compact is desired, ii may be worth while
TO adopt the method described by The Lon
don Field. \ few ugh stakes are driven
into the ground on both sides Of the row
about twelve 'ect apart. Tie strong cord
or tar twine to the end stake and pass it
along :he line, making turn on each stake
within a inches of the ground, and as
growth progresses, raise the next turn a
little, advancing in succession until the
plants attain their full height. These lines
being run on at the right time, the tendrls
clasp firmly round them and are sufficient
ly supported. 1t is thought that this way
of training has The advantage of giving
better circulation Of air, and Of permitting
the pods to be gathered with more ease and
with less tearing of the hauln than when
he brush is used.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
Poetry.

One Flight.
wished for the wings Of bird to ny
Into the blue heights Of the sky.
Sudden l sp1ang from the rcented grass
saw tail trees like 1ower.stalks pass,
The clouds above me greater grew
That had scarcely before obscurcd the blue.
Then lost I seemed in great gray mist,
No sight to look to, no sound to list.
Up and ur, till the wide, wide ,ky
Burst like ocean on my eye.
l stayed my aging, and hung a-poise;
No echo reached me Of earthly noiec.
l hung DER the head q the cloud below
Soft as hilltop heapcd with snow.
gazed on the blue heights over me,
And frt for a moment was free.
1 WAS free 10 fly where l would in space:
My thoughtn were free from the worlds worn face.
moment the thought Of freedom won
Thrilled me; turned to greet the sun.
All! like great red ball he lay
Hard at the henceward gates Of day.
Fen as gazod the portal oped,
And fainter and fainter the great rays .loptd
He was gone, and fear came over me;
l thought no more Of the Joy to he free.
But thought Of lhe night Of the dark and the chill
or the long slow hours, the yoiceless still.
Above the desert sky rnEnown:
Below cloud-stus; here was alone.
Lonely felt, C. when children wake
In the night, and cry for the terIor's sake.
And cared no more for the wings to to free,
so that the dear earth might sec.
Downward, downward, now closed the cloud,
Glimmerng and chill as G dead mans shroud
An hour or a nom ent ?-Lo, the earth lay bare,
IN the white moons rising radiance fair.
world Of shadows, with nothing clear;
world Of darkness, but Oh, how dear!
Down ward, downward; the moon on the yane
CLEANS bright; lo light In a wndcw.lAnc
touched the ground; MS tctnt | knew;
kissed the grass, bent damp with dew.
My wings were gone, was free no more
But gone were the vain wishes felt before
Aud fnclt, while my tkanks went up to God
For the Low c that binds man to the sod.
+. ". BoHrd2ou.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

Few people rise so suddenly from abject
poverty to utiluence as certain widow
now living in New Bedford. She has been
in such straitened circumstances, the past
winter, with a sick boy on her hands who
required all her attention, that she has lived
only by the help of her neghbors; hut not
long ago, an estate left by man whom she
alerSard found TO be her grandfather was
advertised in the N. y. papers. She went
on and learned that the property amounted
to about seven million dollars and that her
share would be at least 100000. Ono ele-
meDt OF romance in the story is the fact
that she was poor because she had married
a poor man againit the wishes of her rela-
tives who all deserted her, and even when
she became widowed and destitute left her
TO her fate,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

How TO CURE BAD HABITs.-I once
heard minister say: Suppose, some cold
morning, you should so into ncghbor's
house and find him busy at work on his
Notwithstanding away,-and should
ask what he was up to, and lie should re-
ply, "Why, l am trying to remove the
frost; but as fast as l get it off one square
it comes on another;" would you not say /:
'Why man, let your windows alone and
kindlo fire, and the frost will soon come
oti?" And have you not seen people who
try 10 brerk Off their bad habits one after
another, without avail? We'll, they are
like the man who tried TO scratch the frost
from his windows. Let the fire of love TO
God and man, kindled at the altar of pray
er, burn in their hearts, and the bad habits
will soon melt away.-Erchange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

ARGoNAUTIC.-A schooner, the Nautilus,
left San Francisco recently On gold hunt
ing expedition, the objective point being
an island in the Northern Pacific. The
schooner was fitted out by company who
have equipped her thoroughly for mining
expedition. Her crew consists of ten men,
two Of whom are mining experts. 4 Cap
tain johnson is in command, with Il Mr..
Langstein for mate. The expedition grew
out Of reports of an island of gold brought
10 San Francisco by these two men. A few
months ago they returned from fishing
voyage, and with them they brought a few
pieces Of gold and slverore aud some spec
linens of galena. To few friends, in
whom they had confidence, they told that
while OIL their voyage, Mr.. johnson being
first officer of the vessel, they came upon
certain island in the japanese group, aud
went ashore. Having had experience in
mining, they ere long recog nized the signs
of gold, and, armed with a Ratchet, did
such prospecting as they could, and found
rich gold and silver-bearing ledges. Re-
turning to the vessel, they kept their own
counsel, as even had the vessel been load
ed to the decks with ore il would all belong
to the owners. The friends to whom the
story was told went to work, aud a cOmpa-
ny with 5000 shares was organized, John
son and his mate 10 own 1000 if the venture
proves a success. The ore which they
brought assayed; gold, s1343 59 silver,
sl5G.l5; total, sl496.7G per ton; the galcna
assayed s36.l2 per ton. Those who have
organized the company have abundant
faith in the truth Of the representations
made to III en-, but there are not few who
can justly say If the affair is a fizzle, ave
toll Won So
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

Read this striking passage from Lord
Lytton's Coming Race" foreshadowing
the present movement for cremation
"Whle these two were talking, my atten-
tion was drawn 10 a dark metallic sub
stance at The further end of the room. II
was about twenty feet in length narrow in
proportion, and all closed round, save, near
the roof, there were some small round
holes through which might be seen a red
light. From the interior cmanl,ed n ich,
sweet perfume. Then the corpse, covered
by a long ccrement, was tcndeily lifted by
six of the nearest kinsfolk aud borne tow
ard the dark thing l had described. l
pressed forward to see what happened. a
sliding door or panel at one end was lifted
up-,he body deposited within, on shelf
the door reclosed-a spring at the side
touched-a sudden ThishinJ, signing sound
heard from within, and 10 at the other
end ofthe machine the lid fell down, and
small handful Of smoldering dust dropped
into a paiera placed 10 receive it. The son
took up the patera and said, Behold, how
great is the Maker. To this little dust lie
gave form and life and soul. II needs not
tins little dust for Him to renew form and
life and soul 10 The beloved one we shall
soon see again On the lid of the palera
was engraven the name of the deceased and
these words: Lent TO Us (heTc the date Of
hirh;i Recalled from Us thcre the date
o! dCath.('
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

are men that say that Congregational miu-
listers shall not stand in the pulpit and say
certain things, and say that they shall"
lie then alluded TO the persisted theologies
of the past and Of the present day as auoth-
er reason why Christianity had made such
slow progress. Men had made an image
Of deteslable devil and called IL God.
The God that he (Mr. Beecher) worshippcd
was God of love, and sweetness, and geu-
tlencss, and patience, and long.sufIcring,
who so loved the world that he sent his
only Son to die for it.-From q Sunday
Morning Sermon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

VIVA; make. Us young? 'Tis not that Ger our brows
Time sheds not yet his chill, hibtrnal snows
1t is not that the step is firm and light,
The blood still bounding, and the eye stnl bright,
The voice unbroken and the form unbent;
For these to age are often incident.
What makes US oil? Tis not the hoary head,
The faded eye, the weak and shuHling tread,
The trembling voice, bent form and failing sense;
For these are sometimes youths Accomplishments.
Take from the heart love, purity and truth,
And man is old though in the bloom Of youth;
while he who keeps them In their pristine bloom
Is ever yourg, th ugh tot,oring Ger the tomb.
Nm. S. Shurtief
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
SALEM LEAD COMPANY.

Warranted PURE WHITE LEAD.-Well
known throughout New England as the wHITEsT,
FINEST and BEST.
LEAD TAPE, 5-s inch wide, on reels for Cur
tain sticks.
LEAD RIBBON, from Ia to inches wide,
on reels for Builders.
LEAD PIP n, Of any size or thickness.
At lowest market prices for goods OF equal quality.
1924 Address SALEM LEAD CO., Salem, MAss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

CALIFORNIA AQUARIUM CAR.-The Cali
fornia aquarium car which is TO make the
overland trip this season with load Of liv-
ing fish will be furnished by the Michigan
Central Railroad Company. 1t is bag
gage car forty feet long, with broad tread,
air brake and Miller platform, which quail
iiy 1t for travelling with the fastest passen-
ger trains. 1t will be fitted up as an aqua
leave that point for the Pacific coast about
the first of June.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

One OF the largest two dollar weekes Of the country
Address EZRA A. COOK CO.,
1921 No. IS wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
III II L CIR A N GE
The Christian CynOsure,

IL Is Masonry in disguise. 1t is the Rnow-nothing-
ism Of the Southwest To be posted the character
Of this and all other secret societies, subscribe for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22

london is crowded, and American
tourists find difficulty in getting accom-
modated at the hotels.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22
NEW AND RARE
Greenhouse Plants.
Main St., opposite High,
BRATTLEBoRO, VT.

My Greenhouses have been much improved and en-
larged to give room for the
GREAT VARIETY OF NEW PLANTS
Added to my collection. l offer the following very
loS-priced selections-my choice Of varieties:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-22


PlAttsburgh, N. Y, Nurseries.
ats
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-22

cold term ever known in Los Ange-
les county.
A new company was organized to
build a cheap railroad to the sea
Just this side of Lauton, where do
nation of land has been made. 1t is
estimated that it will take 100000
to build the road.
Tucson, Dec. 21.-Petitions are
circulating for a daily mail service
between San Diego and Mesilla.
Efforts are being made to com
mute the sentence of Refugio
Reseva to Imprisonment for life,
and for the pardon of James P.
Holmes; not likely to succeed.
A match race is arranged for
Christmas over the Jockey Clubs
new course, between Gardeners
grey mare and French's sorrel
mare, for $500 side. A purse of
$500 is put up for New Years.
San Francisco, Dec. Dist The
body found floating in the Bay this
morning was identified as that of
John d. Burns, cabinetmaker,
whose disappearance was noticed
few days ago. He has been miss
ing since December 18th. 1t cannot
vet be determined whether he was
victim of foul play or accident.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-22
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES


San Francisco, Dec. 2l.- About
o'clock this morning a body was
discovered floating in the water off
Townsend street, near Second. He
had apparently been in the water
several weeks and was very much
! decayed. A carpenters rule, $40 IN
silver, and a tin tobacco box marked
T. d. B. were found on his person.
He is stout built and was dressed in
black clothes and red flannel shirt.
His face was too much disfgured for
recognition. He was taken to the
Morgue, where his body awaits rec
ognition.
The steamship Mikado arrived to-
day from Sydney bringing dates
from Auckland up to Nov. 81. Ar
rangements have been made to tenn
porarily refit the steamer Sydney
for the Australia and California mail
service, as nothing better can be
done under the circumstances. The
Sydney will receive and land New
Zealand passengers and mails each
way. The citizens of Auckland are
much interested in the expected ar
rival of their new Governor. The
state of commercial affairs in Auck.
land are favorable to immigration.
About 800 passengers have arrived
within the past month. The timber
trade has increased of late years to
an important interest.
Recent statistics give the popula-
ton Of New South Wales as 56O,275.
Melbourne dispatches state that
the Premier has received dispatch
from the Legislative Assembly, rela-
tive to contributions towards the
government of Fijee. The action
contemplated by the government
will be submitted to the House.
Los Angeles, Dec. 2l.- Severe
frosts for the past few nights have
entirely wilted the tobacco crop at
Agricultural Park. 1t is the longest
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-22

Nor sNow.-Reports from Pana-
mint have put a damper upon the
ardor of some who were about
starting for that country. Very
few Of the people there have en-
ployment, about one in ten; little
work will be done in the way OF
prospecting until spring, and the
necessaries of life are hard to pro-
cure for coin, cheek having nc
show to procure meal at hash
house, as institutions Of that kind
collect every meal in advance. &
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-22

A ERAIL EUREKAN IN TROUBLE.
Mrs. Goulett, who keeps dead.tall
on the divide between Virginia City
and Gold Hill, has boon arrested for
drugging and r0bbing man named
Thomas Kuuckly Of $50 in coin and
. watch, In her .sdiye," last Sunday
night. The fair drug and benzine
dispenser formerly resided in this
town. whore she attained considers
BILE celebrity through some OF her
skillful business operations, among
the most successful OF which was the
bleeding Of a worthy but somewhat
unsophisticated citizen to the tune OF
$500 for breach Of promise.-iSentinet