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Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16
PI.cervlIlc Post office.
MAIL ARRANckltENTs.


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special mail is dispatched daily sundays Except;
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.cr,eS 10 Georgetown ria Spanish FIAT which closes
The mails for the Atlantic States, Europe, &c, close
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cspi when those days come on Saturday, and then
they will close the day previous;
TAs Wniis for Oregon and Washington Territories
are dispasched semi.mOnthy, Immediately ater the
arrival ofthe Atlantic mails
The mails for Salt Lake City and other post o'Ilees
in Utah Territory, are dispatched monthly, r'd san
Trancisco San Diego, and the Southern route
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Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16

UPsETTING A PHILOSOPHERS THE0RY.-
DR.. Darwin informs US that the reason
why the bosom Of . beautiful woman is
an object Of such peculiar delight arises
from hence-that "all our first pleasure
BILE sensations Of warmth, sustenancC and
repose, are derived from this interesting
source" DR.. Darwin's theory was con-
sidered very satisfactory till : tough, hard
Drained, practical Scotch metaphysician
suggested whether the same sensations Of
delight would be produced in one who in
his infancy had been "nursed with bot
tlc." This cOnfounded and non plussed
the scientific Doctor.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16
JeWelry Establishment!
Min Street, First Door Belo,c !Seligman's.

Min Street, First Door Belo'c !Seligman's
. @ THES BSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY
EI& informs his friends and the public gen.
ESa.A orally, that he has just received large
assortment Of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES
and JEWELRY, ,all Of which he offers for sale
on the most reasonable terms.
California JeWelry and Diamond Work
manufactured TO order. with neatncss and dis
patch, wholesale and retail
w atchCs RcpaIred by an experienced
workman.
- Billiard Turning done to order. 81
COLTS REEOLF EItS for sale.
y. b. All work entrusted to me shall be done
satisfactorily and warranted.
A. Z. ARVIDSSON.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16
The SORROWS OF Werter.
By THAcEERAY.


Wertor had a love for Charlotte,
Such as words could never utter;
Would you know how first he met her!
She was cutting bread and butter.
Charlotte was married lady,
And moral man was Werter,
And for all the wealth of Indies
Would do nothing that would hurt her
So he sighed, and pined, and ogled,
And his passion boiled and bubbled,
Till he blew his brains out,
And no more by them was troubled.
Charlotte, having seen his body
Borne before her OH q shutter,
Like we'll conducted person,
Went on cutting bread and butter.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16
Always Right, but Right or Wrong, Our Country"
F1AoERvn1 CALIFORNIA SATURDAY JANUARY
Music OF Earth.

There is music, merry music,
Ringing through the forest wild,
Gushing free and full Of Rladness-
IT'S the language Of . childi
Where the velvet moss 10 greenest,
Where the blue-eyed viOlets bloom,
Where the soft Spring air Is laden
With wealth Of rich perfume,
He is sporting In the sunshine,
With his young heart full of glee,
And his merry laugh is ringing,
Ringing ever jOyOuslyl
There is music, happy music,
Echoed softly through the grove,
Breathing gently Of affection
'Tis the maiden's song of love
Blushing rose and weeping lily
Lend their beauty TO her bower,
But, with mingled tears and bushes,
She is still the faircst flower!
She is dreaming of the absent,
OF his parting kiss and smile,
And her happy song is gushing,
Gushing gladly all the whilel ~
There is music, solemn music,
Stealing through the church aisles dim
Sweeping high in lofty echoes,
'Tis the sacred bridal hymn!
ASpuuu thS NltuE LHCy ATC khtteEcuV
Where the bridegroom aud the bride
Breathe their earnest vows in whispers,
Lowly kneeling by his side.
U, the air is pure and holy,
And along the church aislcs dim,
Softly stealing, richly rolling,
Pcals the sacred bridal hymn!
There is music, mournful music,
Wailing DER the turf's low bed,
Sounds Of deep, heart-rending anguish,
Tis the requiem for the dead
Meath the shadow of the cypress,
Where the dropping hyacinths weep,
They have laid the loved and lovely
In an early grave to sleep!
There are signs of crushing sorrows,
Bitter tears are vainly shed,
Mournful voices still are wailing,
Wildly wailing DER the deadI
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16

BRIGHAN's HEAVEN AT HoME.-Br:gh-
am Young says; / never can be joyful
without heaven at home; when have
it there, L feel well. Considering that
brother Brigham has seventy Or eighty
ministering angels in hishouse weshould
admit that he has . pretty general time
of health, and that he may spend most Of
his hours in "heaven."
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16
uOR PRINTING.

m. uroUrIe.Ors Of the Democrat take pleasure in
p.Sps nS I" the business men Of II Dorado county
h"t they have made extensive additions to their Job
nov the se, a. in \. me o pTnt
I ,hs verv best manner and at the most reason
able prices. ,..,,,,, nv ~-ue .;...a a. -.
l.y- With neatness and dispatch.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16

Too MuCn WooL.-The Canadian gov
ernment are determined to get rid of their
free negro population. A proposition
was made some time since to isolate them
in the northern portion of Canada, but
this project failed. Now petitions are
being forwarded to the home government
to send the entire negro population of
Canada to some of the English tropical
Islands. From this it would appear that
the Canadians are rapidly getting over
their sickly sympathy for the negro, and
are determined not only to drive them out
Of this northern refuge but debar them
from seeking an asylum there in the fu-
'ture. Where will the poor negro goI-
It will not be at all surprising If thous-
ands of runaway negroes should wend
their way back to their masters, to escape
transportation.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16
College AnecdOte.

1t was the custom at the College, where
q certain gentleman attended, for the Pro.
fesSor to put to the class miscellaneous
questions, which they were expected to
answer off hand. On one of these Occa-
siOns the Professor turned to this gentle
man and asked him the following:
ITO which, sir, does the united voice of
all antiquity ascribe the seniority, poetry
The student rose with the utmost grav-
ity, and turning to the large crowd assem-
bled, said:
Gentlemen, the learned Professor asks
mc-TO which does the united voices of
all antiquity ascribe the seniority, poetry
or prOser would say in answer to the
question, to which the unitedvoice of all
antiquity ascribes the seniority, that have
not the remOtest idea to which it does as
cribe the seniority, and furthermore that
| don't care q d."
The student took his seat, amid, not
the laughter, but wild dclnoniacal shrieks
Of the class. Even the sober Professor
could not restrain himself. But discipline
must be enforced, and our hero was sum-
moned to appear before the President
AS he was not unused to summonseS of
that nature he sauntered leisurely to the
executive mansion and confronted the
head Of the faculty. This awful person.
age charged him with the crime Of using
profane language in the class, asked him
what he had to say for himself The stu.
dent made long speech in exculpatiOn,
the groundwork Of which was-that from
his earliest years he had possessed great
love for the truth, which compelled him
to speak it on all occasions, That when
asked the question, to which the united
voice Of all antiquity ascribed the seniOri-
ty, poetry or prose, he felt that he didn't
know or care id, and such was his re-
gard for the truth, that he had to say it
right out.
The President did not expel him, and
don't think it would have made much diff
ference, as he afterwards sold his diploma
for seven consecutive cocktails. Hc went
through College, however, and is now,
comparatively, a worthy member of So
ciety.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16
c. q. MCLEAN

Isour authorized Agent for Grizzly Flat and
vicinity. Orders for the paper, advertising or
Job work left with him, will be promptly at
tended to.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16
THE EDEMOCRAT
Z. published every Saturday, at the cfdce on
% COloma street, Placerville, by
GELWICKS g. JANUARY.
ov,wIcKs, wN A JANrARY.
Terms,-IGvariably in Advance
Advertising.

a.. .aounre-i0lines-nrst Insertion, e8-eaeh sub
n"nt Om" tnserton, 81 50. Business Cards-ten lines
20 20 IIsss-one year, f25 three months, $40:
uherrI discount will be made on the above rates,
,or ali yearly and quarterly advertisements which ex
Esd one square.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16
ORLEANS HOTEL

FTNHE SUBSCRIBERS respectfully announce to their
friends and the public that they are fully pre-
pared to offer every accommodation to-
ROARDERS AND VISITORSg
That can be found In any Of the first class Hotels In
the county. The Dormitory department consists Of
FORTY BED ROOMS, well ventilated. The Beds are
all supplied with No. PCLA MATTRESSES, which
are Just the thing for these desirinR good nights
rest The TABLE will at all times be furnished with
every Substantial and Luxury the season affords,
and charges will be made to suit the times.
Those who favor us with q call, will find that re-
pains will be spared to make their stay with Us pleas
ant and satisfactory.
@. W. WATKINS, (p..,....
CHARLES TRGFTON, FFoPF'etors.
Grizzly Flat, September 9th, 1891 (Sml
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16
PHELAN'S CUSHIONS !!

THE undersigned wishes to inform the public that
i he has purchased the exclusive Patent Right to
make and sell
GPhelan's Combination CushlOns,"
For this State and Oregon, and that they can be
purChased OF mo- other person In this city
Persons win protect themselves from being swindled
by remembering the above facts.
Orders for taking down. setting up or repairing Ia
bles attended TO at the shortest notice Private Gen-
tlemen, Clubs or Saloon Keepers wishing to procure
Phelan's Model Billiard Tables or Coordination
Cushions" will please address,
NJ +. HUGHES,
$50 Jackson ST., next to International Hotel,
Tno4O.2ml San Francisco.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-01-16

r---.0-
n order thai parties Who may make discoveries Of
4 QUARTZ LOD8 o. VEINS may be enabled to
RseseEye Recorded their Claims. the Recorder Of
=. Dorado County viii keep q book in his ONCE In
which he Wll asts fsqNasS Of parties, register'any
aAmA thak they may Wish TO have regiStered.- .-nOt,
AoeueVer Gs an 46sciGl Gcg, but as means Of prov
- thereto. Said Book win always remain IN the
~ e2tha ReoordaSS ofnce, Of n Dorado county.
y. X. eHRARkR,
S'Aeagvils. 0etsObw OOth, 1855 tSAl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-07
ronmERCIAL.
mOneta ry'

.bsre has been little change dur
Ii "' Y.., week. the supply being quite equal
!'s '' oo,od a, good rates, upon undoubted
70 '"' n Stocks and Bonds, also, very little
sF'a''H' ,.e Virginia State bonds are worth
ID, y o,,oss and Alexandra y cent held at H.
'''' a,ys been made recently at that
'o"' os.ybborng town) Water Stock at
?'''' '....,.s, and Cooperation OF Alexandra
Al -, these are low figures, and indi'
-. ma, there j, no, that abundance OF money
cav .,,s,ss Of the Old Dominion, that We
J" -. Northern and some OF the Ne"
r re-, States; however, Exchange is now quite
' i.' L~,pg > cent. here, and IN those markets
wv .,sr have a select currency; and we pre-
49,. Ranks will soon begin to discount
'''''' .,,ds shall have revived, and money
"'' -, nurposes OF a healthy trade. We
>.w York already that money is worth
cams, and a very short time since,
.,.,ss Custom House receipts daily are
,r,..y upwards OF 100000 "n'en argues an
rad, lor the approaching Fall. Some
''.,. showing ones seem to thlnk thai we are
.r.sr,pg upon 3 years OF very active ano
.,.. ,raJe. We sincerely nope this may
,..ro other reason, than that the labor
in, cI.s.c. particularly IN the cl'ies' snail nave
..r,gn.ra'iyr employment.
treasury Notes are in fair demand at New
y.... Nv, ale scarcelys so inn. Some y cents
b..r sold a, 5UG7jc. discount for $l,Ooo,
>.an5 !, = CT. d, 80 cts. PREMIUM and S7''
ann c,,. al Is CTS. premium,
r,.,a q. yery httle dong in shipping, except
4s Coal interest The Canal is once more
active operation, aud We see that the Canai
-...r,c, ave negotiated loan with the Coal
r,na,n,s. OF New YORK Tor 100000, which is
=. b. spsu, upon Dams Nos. and D. we 10
.,o. that this 100000 may produce more
..,ry Influence than the $4,000 that was
an, m me same Dams last year, which, we
,.,.. ,,s a total loss What else could be
.,,.ced from political management. II Is
.,,r .,,. ,lne that the State o. Maryland had
come +, proper sense of what is due the pa
..,,. d. m, work which has not paid one cent
.,..,... On 4. bonds since January lst 1882.
Land Warrants are very dull, and very few
o1.,ps We quot. 4O's al ll2; SOS at 90; 1905
=. NJ. and zoos al 92c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-07
C0sl Trade.

For the week ending Saturday, July 81, the
shipments were from the whole coal region IL
46207. Total shipments Tor the year from The
entire region 2s2 ,d02 % tons During the season
s62 canal boats cleared from Cumber and, carry
ing lO4, O5OO7 tons of cea. Owing to canses
which we have from time 10 time named, the
shipments OF coal up TO this time, compared with
the corresponding period OF last year, show
a falling off OF 7l,776 tons. The number Of
tons of coal shipped by Canal for this year
should navigation continue uninterrupted, will
very probably exceed 100000 tons. 1t lacks
but about 1900 tons now OF reaching the
figures of last year Since its completion l..
U7O,641 tons have been shpped-CumG TEL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-07

TIE receipts OF Flour are still light, and we
continue our quotations Tor new Union street
a S75aS5; Old 90 s45lGS4624, with limi-
i enquiry The market Tor Wheat yesterday
o,sa-d with an increased activity, and large
aes were made OF red az l25, l27Gl30c.; the
.l'sI prlce for prime Some lots very inferior
were sold at lower figures than our inside quo
goI> We heard OF one sale of thousand
g..lel, Of news red, 10 arrive, at 1900. There
"a, 10 pine white ohered-it would readily
OTmand jJc Sales Of fair to good at 80,
tA.i-c; closing firm. The demand for Corn
oa.alrs active, with very fair offerings, and
"a advance III prices. Sales OF white and NIX
.Hs,G>5c yellow o7G90c. Rye and Oats
n. scarce. and IN the absence Of transactions
; quotations are nominal. The demand for
'aalo Is increasing and sales TO considerable
'ntu, ale beng made. Prices are unchanged.
'a'eT Is IN taIr request al above quotations.
!a'4rHaud Tor Wool is good. We quote com.
10, 1a"a>hed al 2CG22c; washed 32633c;
l'ssaed Neruo 2>I3lc; washed do. 3st640c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-07
DIED.

In Saline county Mo on the 18Th alt MARY
JANE. WIFE Of Benz amin +. Willis, formerly OF
Culpeper county. Mrs. Willis WAS the daugh-
ter OF John + Williams, esq, also Of Culprpef
she was born in Spottsyiyania, but raised pTim-
cipally, in Orange and CuiPeper. Mr. Willis.
father resdes III Madison county. Mrs Wills
died OF bilious lever, alter snort illness, and
went down 10 the grave deeply beloved By her
family and respected by all VINO knew her
She was most affection lie wife, and devoted
mother, and leaves husband and two interest.
Ing little boys, 10 mourn loss Which earth
perhaps, can neier supply
In Front Royal, on the I'd inst, CHARLES
u. LOWELL, esq.
On the !st INST in Warren county. Mr.. ALEX.
AMBER pOMEROY, aged IS years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-07
t'mo's Cattle Market, August 8.

a, ~, .A' 1.-The offerings at the Scales to-
q. . .s,-e1 |JJ asad, OF which number 100
Is 's Git'en otto Philadelphia, Oo left over
i, ~, s~I 'le remainder, 100 head, taken by
toN =. S'''Hers al prices ranging from 49,
Z. -, On the boot, equal to &c.: O6$7,.
y !. =, 80 averaging 1854 gross, these pri.
r.',,, @'Va' The same as those obtained on
=, ' .t ale a shade better. They have
fe. aug 81, ; ms week at Sf,5c6S7, and a few
d, - r' sAus quality have brought 81, rs per
'snUn I y" ., continue 10 quote Sheep as rang.
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:
" 24-weo2wAug7S2l' Fredericksburg, Va

.C.tnn REWARD The above reward
- iNV will be paid by tie subscriber Tor
the delivery to HIM. or tor such Information as
will enable nam 10 obtain the possession OF three
slaves, woman named HAhkIEl ana her
TWO children, MlNTA AND JOHN
Harriet Is about 80 years OF age OF dark
complexion. The boy John Is bright inHlat-
to-both OF the children are small
The above SLAVES were conveyed to ne in
trs, by Robert Kirby, Tor the benefit OF john
Hasip, and recorded IN the CIelk 5 uifce Of
Fairfax. They were elolned from TIE house oil
LAM. :. Marien-. where they We're hired, on
he night OF he 18Th oil June, and 'hey were
seen Al the Baltimore Depot on Sunday, the
2Uh OF June, IN the possession OF SAM Robert
Kirby. THOMAS J. MonhAl'
Fairfax county, jy 24-eo2w Trustee
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sudden Rise OF S,,1nr

az \. gone up a cent pound, quite sud-
,: tom S"o" OF no apprehended failure in
'.as ,o,, ~, OIL any extraordinary demand;
b., sys. ,.'nes have been made the present
10 a, Wy ,'s whose extensive stocks changed
'asoc. :, advanced price referred to. A
q se. ,.," 4e Baltimore market on Wednes-
.Sac bsiry" a -. al bid of i cts, the
fta inclined 10 wait for still better
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-07
The Atlantic Cable.

HALIFAX, Aug. 6-The Newfoundland line
telegraph ceased to work early last evening,
thus cutting IF all communication with Trim
ity Bay, nor has that communication been
resumed.
At the time the last despatch was sent, the
engineers and their assistants were employed
in getting tue cable ashore.
No doubt was entertained that the Aga
memuon had arrived at Valencia bay; but as
tue Geographic Instruments for the trans
mission Of intelligence have never been put
on board of either vessel, there can be no ac-
tual com muncation, except by signals, until
after both ends of the cable shall have been
connected with the shore, which may require
several days.
The President has given permission to the
Associated Press to copy bis message reterr-
log TO the opening of communication with
EaglanA which is as follows.
cyrus w. FIcH, TRINITY Bay
Ny DEAR SIR: | congratulate you with all
PRISE with which your name is honorably
connected. Under the blessing of Divine
Providence, | trust it may prove instruner-
tal in promoting perpetual peace and friend
ship between the kindred nations.
have not yet received the Queens dis
patch Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
HALIFAX. Aug. C. Nothing from New
fouudland today. Lines still imperative.
NEW YORK, Aug. G.-The Herald of this
IN Jrning publishes special dispatch an
nounciog the arrival of the Agamemnon OF
Valencia. The dispatch may be correct
The Associated Press, however, has received
no coniirmatory dispatches, and doubts as to
It's correctness are expressed in other quar-
tcrs,
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AUCTION SALES.

Inn MERINO EWES FOR SALE.-The
wv subscriber will sell al public auction,
on his premises near Warrenton. Virginia, on
Wednesday,. the 25th day Of August. Ut fair If
not on the next fair day thereatter) one hundred
of his superior MoNTARCO NEE NO
EWES Both with resard 10 weight OF fleece,
and quality OF staple, the subscriber believes
these sheep unsurpassed IN the State. credit
OF four months with approved security, w.ii be
given TO purchasers A. ID. POLLOCK.
Warrenfon. Niryinia aug 7-eots
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INARM ON The ORANGE AND ALEX.
/ ANDRIA RAILROAD, AT AUCTION.
ON the premises, on Saturday, The 2eth day o.
.7ugus,, | will Sell at auction, my WALNCl
BRANCH FARM, situated On the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad, thirty-eIgEt {niies from
Alexandra, and one mile from Catlett $ station.
The FARM contains TWO HUNDRED AND
TWENTY-FIVE ACRES Of LAND. one third
h..--S OF which il IN timber. The BUILDINGS
be-, are good, and the location unsurpacfd
ior health There is MINERAL SPRlNO
on the Farm, and indications OF a rich copper
mine specimens OF the ore may be seen at
Catptt's Station Any ole wishing 10 bud
good Farm. tor gardening ard farming purposes,
or a beautifully situated country residence, will
do well TO call and examine Inc premises. The
terms Will be made easy and accomu oiatlng 10
the purchaser. For further particulars, address
+. B. WILLIAMSON, Warrenton, Va.
Fauquier county, jy Sl-w4wS.
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h. 'oik Ca,u. M.,k,,.

'S !gr,sT !. oil beef cattle at the various
sd-cr..]' pass week amount to 1885
F,,Oq, wa " a79 head as compared with
| |asSes. IL prss sA lie short supply caused an
tasa, f,o o. cent. per pound, the