VOLUME I.
Cl)t lUffkli) yierrr ijcralb,
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SAN FRANCISCO.
Book & Stationary Warehouse.
CIOOK St LE COUNT, Importers and
) dealers in Foreign and domestie, Sta
ple Si Fancy Stationary, Wells building
Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
French,Spanisn and English hooks.
\\ . U. Cook, J. J.Le Count.
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Home Presents.
RARE and beautiful goods tit auction.
When you visit San Francisco, call
at the great Chinese Stilus Room ot IO
BIN Si DUNCAN, Long Wharf, one
door below Sansome street, and examine
their stock of superbly embroidered Chi
nese Shawls and curiosities. At their
auction sales these beatiful goods can be
purchased tit one-fourth ot the price that
tney are selling for in the States. Every
person returning home lakes with him a
Chinese Shawl. si l-tf
HAYES & LIND A LL,
Jewelers,
Fire Proof Store, Cloy Street, below
Kearny, San Francinco.
HAVE ju-l received an entire new
stock of Diamonds, Jewelry <>f:.ll de
scriptions, tine Duplex and Lever Watcti
ts, m heavy California gohi cases, of Da
vid Taylor, M. I. Tobias 8c Co., Morris
Tobias, Stuart, Scovill Si Johnson’s make,
ladies’ watches, in plain and enamelled
cases; ladies’ ehattelaines and ear-rings;
gent’s guard, vest and fob chains; seals,
keys, finger rings, etc., etc., in great va
riety.
This assortment of Jewelry is of ilie
latest patterns ami best quality. An ex
amination of this stock is respectfully so
licited, both by admirers of rich and liand
socie articles of jewelry, and those w ish
ing to purchase.
Our Chronometer and Watch De
partment is under the charge ot VV . E.
Lindall, who is well known as a superior
workman in all branches ot Chronometer
and VVa.ch making and repairing.
Chronomsters rated by transit observa
tions, and correct rates guarantied.
W e are also prepared to manufacture
to order on the premises, any article ot
jewelry from California gold, to suit any
fancy. si l-tf
J. W. Tucker,
Manufacturing Jeweler, ami
wholesale and retail dealer in Dia
monds, Fine Watches, Jewelry, Silver
and Silver-plated Ware, &.c. &.C., Mont
gomery street, one door nor h of Sacra
mento, San Francisco, keeps constantly
on hand and is receiving by every steamer
Fine Watches, of every kind and
make.
Diamond Work in great variety,
amongst which tire some of the largest m
the country.
Gold charms, keys, seals, rings, thim
bles, ear-rings, lockets, chains, and every
description of jewelry.
Silver Ware, comprising communion
sets, silver pitchers, cups, spoons, napkin
rings, Btc. Bte., which he is selling at the
lowest rates.
Chronometers rated, watches carefully
cleaned ant repaired, and all business
pertaining to the line attended to.
Country orders punctually attended to.
Prices and goods guaranteed to suit pur
chasers. si I 3m
Four Reasons
Why TUCKER can sell WATCHES
and JEWELRY CHEAPER
THANANYOTHER HOUSE
in ths City:
Ist. I have leased the whole building
that 1 occupy, and the rents 1 receive for
the parts leased out reduce my rent to a
very small sum.
21. i have no partner to divide profits
with, and am therefore enabled to sell
cheaper than if I had.
31. I attend to my own sales, in con
sequence of which 1 have no clerk to pay,
and this is a handsome saving per tnonth.
4th. I have not the expenses to pay of
a in in in Europe to select my goods, but
receive them through orders from one of
the largest importers in New York; and
the proof that I get them right is that I
am able to sell cheaper ( than any other
house in the trade in the city.
1 most respectfully invite the pnblic to
call and judge for themselves.
J. W. TUCKER,
Montgomery at. near Sacramento,
•H-Srn San Franciaco.
THE WEEKLY PLACER HERALD.
SAN FRANCISCO.
Hobe & Weilie,
WHOLESALK Hint retail dealers in
Cigars, Tobacco, Snuff, Meerchaurn
ami Clay Pipes, Sic.. No. 161 Kearney
street, ban Francisco.
All orders from the country promptly
ami faithfully attended to. sll-lf
Noisy Carrier’s Publishing Hall,
LONG WHARF, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
BOOKS and Stationary of every de
scription. A complete assortment of
all of Gleason's works. The Uncle Sam
issued every Saturday morning.
CIIAS. P. KIMBAL, Proprietor,
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THE PR O MIS ED ARRANGEMENT
COMPLETED.
Wild! at 1 <!|n.
THE FOUNTAIN HEAD EN LA REG D AND
NEWLY DItESSCU.
Great Additions to the Lilt of Fare.
rj’HE propi ietor of this public and I'a-
I vorite resort, is pleased to inform his
thousand friends (upon tlie Atlantic as
well as the golden side of the continent,)
of his safe return, with his family, to the
land of promise, from the cold and frozen
; regions of the North, and now considers
himself permanently located in San Fran
cisco—the most lovely and healthful spot
upon the face of the earth. We would
therefore inform those who have so long
and earnestly entreated him to give them
in addition to his great variety of pastry,
i delicious tea and coffee, baked pork and
I beans, ham, Sic.,) a little more variety of
; the substantial* for the inner man; such
as steaks, soups, oysters, buckwheat and
Indian cakes. That agreeable to their
; wishes, and to redeem the pledge he gave
them previous to his leaving for tlie States,
he has enlarged his saloon to nearly
double its former size, and that every
thing is now ready to satisfy the most vo
racious, or delicate appetite, supplied at
the table from six o’clock in the morning
till twelve at night.
'1 he candy business at the counter will
go on as usual. Wholesale orders from
the country, for candy, cakes and othei
fancy fixings. Orders for balls, wedding.-
fairs, and social parties, executed with the
same punctuality which has been ob
served at tbe Fountain Head since its fouu
vlution in 1940 ,
To those who have visited this place
hut once, and tasted of the good tilings
there to he had, he deems it unnecessary
to say more than thateveiy thing about
the concern will he conducted upon tin
same principal of neatness, quality ami
liberality w hich has been so highly ap
proved of, and which is so peculiarly ln>
own, ami to those who are strangers in
the city, .te would say, try for yourselves.
With his troupe of corteous waiters,
superior workmen in each branch of his
business, and Captain, (or Col. Fierce, 1
should have said,) using the title journal
ists have given him, and 1 know no reason
why I should not, if merit deserves pro
motion behind the counter —he flatters
himself that matters w v iU he done up to the
entire satisfaction of ti discriminating
public.
Flense bear in mind, Winn’s Fountain
Head is 47 and 49 Long Wharf, between
Sansome and Battery streets, and that no
other house, in the city or country is con
nected with it in any way, shape, or man
ner.
We have understood that houses, we’
cannot say like, or even similar, for that
W’ould he giving them too much credit,
have been started and by those interested,
claimed to be branches of the Fountain
Head, This stealing his thunder he thinks
is unfair and ungeiitlemanly, to say the
least of it; be that as it may, he leaves it
to a discriminating public to judge.
N. B. No liquors, distilled, or fer
mented , sold on the premises.
si I tin] M. L. WINN, Proprietor.
VERPLANK & MciM ULLIN,
Commission Merchants,
AND general dealers in Groceries, Pro
visions and Liquors, lire proof brick
store, Central Whaaf, (between Mont
gomery and Leidsdoi listreets,) San Fran
fisro, Cal. II orders from the coun
try will he executed with the strictest
attention and despatch, and guaranteed,
si 1 tin
Lumber ! Lumber !! Lumber !!!
TITHE STRING GARDEN STEAM
JL Saw Mill furnishes a constant supply
of every description of Lumber, which
the undersigned is prepared to deliver to
any part of the divide between the Middle
and North Forks of the American River.
E. BROWN, Proprietor.
Agents authorized to receive orders ;
Messrs. Stoval, Cravins Si Co., Yankee
Jim’s; Messrs. Hatfield, Situs Si Co., at
Bakers, Bird’s Valley, and El Dorado
Canon; Messrs. Sidner Si Co , Grizzly
Bear House, sll-tf
Pioneer Line.
Splendid Concord Stage Coaches for Sac
ram nto, Yankee Jim's and all
intermediate points.
ALWAYS AHEAD!!
TWO Lines leave the National Hotel
daily for Sacramento and intermediate
points—one at 7 a. m., and the other at
1 p. m. The Yankee Jim’s stage leaves
every day at 1 p. M., and arrives at 12
m., touching at all the intermediate
points.
This line will run on Sunday*.
Ijy All Expresses are carried on this
route, [alltf] C. GREEN, Proprietor.
AUBURN, PLACER CO., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1852.
SACRAMENTO CITY. .
State Horticultural Fair.
TTtTK are in earnest! That al! may 1m
t T assured that the Great Fair |>ro|msei.
and arranged by us will enminenee and
lie carried nut, opening on the 20th Sept.
We invite the public to call at our Hall
and see the Silver Cups and Prizes re
ceived per Northerner, by Adam’s & Co.’s
Express in twenty-six days from New
York. The prizes to be awarded are now
on exhibition, and we only ask of a gen
erous public to come and judge by the
plans we can lay before them, not only
that we can fulfill all heretofore promised,
but that this grand static snow shall sur
pass in magnificence even the expecta
tions of the most casual and enthusiastic
lovers of the beautiful in nature.
WARREN & CO.,
Agricultural Hall,
si ltd Sacramento City, .1 st. near Levee.
A Card*—To tiio Cultivators of
flic Soil.
KEEP it before the people ! The
Great Horticultural and Agricultural
Fair and Cattle Show will commence in
Sacramento City, September 20th, and
continue from ten to fourteen days. Ar
rangements are now in progress to make
the show the most extensive, interesting
and beautiful yet presented in this State.
Circulars are now ready at our Halt for
all who desire to receive them, and they
will be sent to all who give us notice of
their wishes, or whose names we have
registered.
During the exhibition, public meetings
will be held and discussions ensue upon
die most important topics of the science
of Agriculture and its kindred relations.
Able speakers have kindly volunteered
md are engaged. An Oration and Poem,
i Public Dinner and other festivities will
lie arranged so as to make it one of gen
eral interest.
'Pbe lists of Prizes are large, and they
will be publicly awarded by the chairmen
»f the several committees.
The Exhibition will take place at our
Hall, which will be enlarged and fitted for
the occasion in the best style.
Communications upon any striked con
nected with the Fair addressed to us shall
have prompt attention.
WARREN & CO.,
Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists,
pilot Agricultural Hull, I street. Sac.
To Manufacturers of California.
lAHE Great Agricultural and liorticnl
. tural Fair and Cattle Show takes place
in Sacramento City September 20th, and
continues ten to fourteen days.
Manufacturers of Agricultural Imple
ments of all kiln's will have an opportu
nity to exhibit ihe same before a largei
number of practical men at this Fair than
on any other occasion, and we desire to
do all we can to advance the interest of
native talent. New inventions or improve
ments on the old will receive the attention
of the Committee, and others be called
into public notice.
Manufacturers of all species of the use
ful or the ornamental, can have tallies for
their exhibits, if application is made soon
to the proprietors.
WARREN & CO.
Agricultural Hall,
sll J street, Sacramento Cil} 7 .
W. Hathaway,
WATCHMAKER and Jeweler, Main
street, Ophir, one door below Ad
ams &, Co.’s Express Office. si 1-1 in
YANKEE JIM’S
Herrick.’* Hotel,
CORNER of Main and Spring streets,
Yankee Jim’s. S. HERRICK.
sll-Joi Proprietor.
Niles’ Hotel,
MAIN street, Yankee Jim’s.
HENRY W. NILES, Proprietor.
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Gardner’s Hotel,
MAIN street, Yankee Jim’s.
N. GARDNER,).,
sllSm A. T. HOWES. ( lro P neto s
James S. Folger & Co.,
EMPIRE Store, Yankee Jim’s. Deal
ers in provisions, Miners’ Tools,
ITines and Liquors. Goods packed to
order. sll-2m
Uhited States Mail, Pilot Line.
BROWN k PARISH would respectful
ly inform the public that their regular
mail line of stages for Sacramento leaves
every morning, at 7 o’clock and arrives in
Sacramento in time for the San Francis
co boats. Their office is at the Empire
Hotel.
Their coaches are equal to those on
any Stage line in the Slate.
Hardware.
RECEIVING, every variety of Hard
ware, including a large lot of Ames’
long and short handled Shovels, and Col
lins’extra miner’s Picks.
I sll-tf WM.GWYNN.
[For the Placer Herald.
“Oil ! Don’t You Remember!’
{An Effecting Ballad.)
Oh ! don’t you remember’49, billy Gwynn,
’49, when the floods came down,
And smashed in the top of your calico
shop,
And did you exceedingly brown ?
Oh ! the calico shop has vamosed, Billy
Gwynn,
And tlie remains are no more to he seen,
For a statlier building calls you its Lord,
And proud may she he who is queen.
And don’t you remember the butcher,
billy Gwynn,
With the bones strewn so gracefully
round,
\\ hen we all thought we’d get the worth
of our tin,
In beefsteaks at six hits to the poumir
Oh ! those bones have gone to decay,
bi:ly Gwynn,
But a bigger pile now takes their place,
And all the smells we thought horrible
then,
Were nothing to those wo now face.
Oh! y..u must remember those days, Billy
G wynn,
When si ap-j icks and pork were the go,
When the loveliest dish to a miner I ween
Was a di-h of small murphies you know.
But those days of hard living are o’er,
Billy Gwynn,
And restaurants swarm all around,
And the old rusty pork we then thought
so sweet
Is’nt mentioned at all I’ll be bound.
Scraps from the Cincinnati
Commercial.
Two young ladies belonging to
our first families, it is rumored: wifll
soon take the holy vows and immerse
themselves in the convent. It seems
sad that so much beauty and talent
as theirs should be stricken out from
society • but their reward is sought
not in earth.
I They woulTl find less difficulty in
complying with the divine injunction
if they would come to California.—
[Kd. Herald.
I We have a quaint obituary on onr
desk—the ebullition of a friend of a
: deceased laborer. The eulogist says;
; ‘ His benevolence, his moral virtues,
[and the wheelbarrow will long linger
in the memory.”
Peter Salt, a resident of War
ren county, in this State, was ridden
on a rail last Monday, by his neigh
bors, for shamefully abusing his wife.
Now the long mooted question is set
tled; Will salt petre explode? Peter
“blew up” his spouse, and was “taken
up” by his acquaintances.
A slave belonging to a gentleman
in Covington returned voluntarily to
his master last week, after an absence
of a year. He preferred his formei
bondage to being his own master,
without the means of supporting his
new situation.
“The Rev. Mr. Magoon, the elo
quent pastor of the Oliver st. (Baptist)
church, in this city, and a man of
some eccentricity of speech and char
acter, is said to have declared public
ly that the only rule for eloquence is
“ to get chock full of the subject, pull
out the bung, and let her caper.’ ”
Anecdote of the Mayor of
Tiverton. —During the time when
Wesley and Whitfield were gaining
so mnny converts in many parts of
England, the former came one day
to preach at Tiverton. This created
considerable excitement in the town,
and the Mayor, fearing some riot
might ensue, issued his proclamation
commanding Wesley to desist, as it
was dangerous to peace and good or
der for him to preach in that place.
On being remonstrated with by one
of his friends, he made the following
laconic reply;
“I don’t sec what reason there can
be for any new religion in Tiverton!
Why do we want another way of
going to heaven when there’s so
many already? Why, sir, there’s the
Old Church and the New Church—
that’s one religion; there’s Parson
Kiddell’s, at the Pitt meeting—tbatV
two; Parson Wescott’s, in Peter street
—that’s three; and old Parson Ter
rys, in Newport street, is four. Four
ways of going to heaven! If they
won’t go to heaven by one or the
other of these ways, by they shan’t
go to heaven at all from Tiverton
while I am Mayor of the town !”
S American Hollow, near Spanish
( liar Bridge, Sept. 7ih, 1352.
Knowing that you are about to publish
a paper at Auburn, it occurred to me
that a few items from this place might be
acceptable. American Ho.low, (which is
situated on the North side of the Middle
Fork, A, K.) presents a picturesque ap
pearance, the varied and diversified beau
ties of which can b tier be appreciated by
a visit, than by any attempt of mine at
description; suffice it to say that the bill,
on the South side of the stream, (whose
craggy brow seems to threaten with im
minent danger, the operatives on the riv
er hehrv,) is one of majestic altitude, and
presents a great obstacle to the successful
travel between Greenwood Valley and
V ankee Jim’s. Fortunately, however, on
the North side of the river the summit of
the divide can be ascended without any
difficulty at a point known as Sindh's
Rancho, to which place a good waggon
road could be constructed with a little ex
pense.
1 his locality had not been tiic scene of
any extensive mining operations until the
lall of “51,” when through the energy of
a small enterprising company, a tunnel
was excavated, and a rich lead discovered
on the lower part ot what is supposed to
be a slide; others have followed their ex
ample, b i not with the same success as
the original discoverers.
1 lie next, and most extensive branch
of mining on this part of the river is a
lliime 4,500 leet in length, (commencing
above and ending under and below tlie
bridge) in which the waters of the Middle
hork flow rapidly along: the water in
thus passing through the flume, propels a
paddle wheel, to which is attached the
necessary machinery for pumping any
leekage or deep pond of water out of the
bed of the nver into the flume.
I he flume is owned by different com*
ington, h telds’ ami the Independence
companies. Of all these companies there
is but one, the Empire, which is taking
out the precious metal in large quantities.
On last i hursday a few men with one
cradle took out if 1200,00, and tin* average
per flay since has not been less than
sf? 1100,00. sill the other companies anti
cipate getting into the bed of the river in
a few days, and expect to have equally as
good “diggings as the Empire, as the* in
dications of the bed rock on each side of
the river is most favorable.
Last week on Spanish Bar (mile
below this point,) a Mr. Stone discover
ed to his utter astonishment that he was
minus SIOOO,OO. The injured party,
from a chain of circumstances, fixed sus
picion on a man by the name of Baxter,
who was arrested and tried by the turners
on the Bar, which body found Said Bax
ter guilty of the crime of which he was
accused; but with a view that the injured
party might recover possesson of his
money, and the matter be compromised,
the jury did not make public their verdict
at that time, and Baxter on the night of
the day on which he was tried vamose 7,
and has failed up to this time to show his
ugly face in this vicinity.
A. W E. D,
Anecdote of Henry Cuv. — A writer
in the last number of Harpers Magazine
says Mr. Clay related the following anec
dote in a speech made at Syracuse, N. Y.,
many ye :rs ago:
While I was abroad,” said lie, ‘‘labor
ing to arrange tbe terms of the treaty of
Ghent, there appeared a report of the ne
gotiations or letters relative thereto; and
several quotations from my remarks or
letters, touching certain stipulations in the
treaty, reached Kentucky, and were read
by my constituents.
“Among them was an odd old fellow
who went by the name of Old Sandusky,
and he was reading one of these letters
one evening, at a near resort, to a small
collection of neighbors. As he read on
he came across the sentence, “ I'his must
be deemed a sine qua n n.*
“ ‘What’s a sine qua non?* said a half
dozen bystanders. ”
“Old Sandu>key was a litile bothered
at first, but his good sense and natural
shrewdness was fully equal to a ‘mastery
of the Latin.*
“ ‘Sine~qua—non?’said Old Sandusky,
repeating the question very slowly j ‘why
Sine Qua Non is three Islands in Passatn
aquaddy 13ay, and Harry Clay is the las*
man to give them up! No Sine Que Non,
no treaty, he says; and he’ll stick to It!’
NUMBER a.
COMMUNICATED,
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