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Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25
Saw FRAxc,sco OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES S.v

SAN Francisco CnIvALRY.-Captain Say
ward, Of the San Francisco Police, "power-
full man, weighing not less than two hundred
pounds" according to the Bay papers, Outra-
geOusly assaulted fraiI, delicate woman, with
cowhidc; and for INDUCING in the luxury
of whipping a weak, unprotected woman, the
chivaIric Board of Police Commissioners with
feelings similar to the gallant Captains, in
ficted the heavy penalty on him Of suspend
ing him from duty for twenty days!! The
brand of eternal infamy is marked deep in the
forehead of the officer who committed the
outrage and the Commissioners who let him
off SO lightly.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

STATE SExAToR.-Thc death of Senator Fer
guSon has created vacancy in the State SEN
ate, which will have to be filled by a special
election. The Governor has not yet issued a
proclamation for an election, but the Demo-
Gratis and the neutrality-suspicious. arc Sug-
costing men for the position. On the part of
the Democracy, DR.. johnson Price, VIM 5.
Long and Frank Denver, all worthy, popular
and capable gentlemen arc spoken of; and on
the part of the Brodcrick Republicans, b. G..
Whiting, &. W. Colby, r. u. Ferguson, l..
Epson, (of the Ihion) W. H. Weeks and Gen.
Rcdington are named. We 20 good deal on
L" Uncle Joncc," and would be gratitcd to sec
him in the Senate.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

Tom COrwin, the distinguished stump speak
or, has been nominated by portion Of the
Black Republicans of Ohio for Congress. The
ultra Republicans in his District opposed his
nomination, and will vote against him. lie is
too conservative for thcm,-is satisfied with
the English Bill, and is arerse to the doctrine
of non-extensiOn of slave territory. lie is
more Of Crittcndcn-American than Seward
Republican. lie has filled many important
poSitions-was formerly Member Of Congress,
then U. s. Senator, and afterwards Secretary
Of the Treasury under Fillmore, when his con-
ncction with the Galphn claim somewhat in
jured his reputation.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE.-There arc sew
eral aspirants for this position-all cminently
qualified to gil it. Racey Biven, Esq, late
editor of the Stockton Democrat, seems to
have the inside track Of his competitors, but
George Thomas, of Sacramento, is closely
pressing on his heels, and w. A. Mix, Of
Weaverville, may rally the "grcat North to
his support. Other candidates may be
brought forward before the first of January,
and new man, not spoken Of, may carry
away the prize. The matter will be disposed
of by Democratic caucus, and whatever its
action may be, oil Democrats will chccrlully
subscribe to.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

CArsE AND ErrEcr.-Thc Atlantic cable has
been successfully laid, and when the Ium-
boldt line shall girde the continent and con
meet us directly with the nations Of tho earth /;
and when a branch railroad shall come wind
ing through our golden streets and give us an
outlet to the shores of the Pacific; and when
the wagon road shall be completed to the fer
tile vallicS beyond the Sierra Ncvadas; and
when some new method Of crushing the hid
den wealth from our countless quartz lodcs,
shall be invented, may we not safely hazard
the prediction that Placcrville will then be " a
right picrt' village?
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

QrERY?-Do Comets affect our atmosphere
in any way and if so, do they not exercise a
banefhl influence upon the human system -?
In past ages, Comets have been dreaded as
the precursors Of evil to our race, and although
the ignorance Of the times may have, to some
extent, occaSioncd this belief yet this univer-
sol dread of their evil effects may not be
wholly attributable to superstition. Since
the autumn Of 1850 there never has been
time in California when SO many people were
complaining Of various diseases as at the pres
ent Again the query arises-may not the
Comet be to blame for all this? Quicn Sa6c?
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

EARLY BmpS.-Somc Of 1.-THE boys" being
extremely anxious to have a morning peep at
Pope Crbans comet, OH Tuesday night last,
concluded to run late so as not TO miss the
opportunity. In order to keep themselves
awake, they turned Main street into a race
track and it is said they ran foot races till day
light The worst oft was, the morning hap
pcncd to be cloudy and Of course the comet
was invisible. There is always some obsta-
Gle to scientific researches. Scarchcrs Of
knowledge under difficulties, be not discour-
aged at first failure Try again.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

RAMPASr.-It appears that our Comet hunting
worthless who are in the habit of making nocturnal
foot races through the streets, recently became the
Who does 4 loud business on Main street. On
wednesday last, this gentleman made serious COM
plant against this band of amature star gazerS and
10 rude. angry and threatening manner, vowed ven
geance against the whole party. As might have
been expected, on Wednesday night after &" vice.
Smn' hour % twal," the midnight racers assembled
in augmented numbers, probably two or three hun
dred Strong and such an Internal din never has dis
turbed the peaceful dreams Of mortal men since
he children of Israel footed their horns around the
walls Of JericO This proceeding had the intended
effect Of entirely curing the sufferer of his irrabll
w. and on the next morning he arose betimes look
ing as cheerful rs sun beam on an iceberg, declar
Ing that he heard not the noise and had never
. more agreeable night in his life So much for the
Comet
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

TAG VrxrAGE-Thosc who have never visited Fl
Dorado, would be surprised at the progress which
has been made in these rugged hills in the various
branches of agriculture and Pomology. Almost
every arabic spot in the whole county, is now gar
den. orchard or vineyard. COlOma is literally PO-
theological garden, while this city and many other
localities are but little behind her in that respect
YESTERDAY, Mr.. AlhOG Of COloma came over for the
purpose Of getting some wine casks in which to put
the new vintage. His grapes are the lucio"s Ca
tawba, Of which he has this season sold 7ooolbs.
He will sell about 1000 lbs more and will still have
enough left to produce five barrels Of ColOma Ca
sawba wine. Tho Bronson Brothers ofthiS city also
have heavy crop of fine grapes. of which they will
manufacture many casks of wine.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

OVERLAND TELEGRAPM.-Thisc ommcndablc
and noble enterprise, which should enlist the
hearty cooperation of capitalists throughout
the State, has received new life from the re-
cent intelligence Of the successful laying Of
the Atlantic cable. There is something grand
in the thought Of being in direct and speedy
communication with New York and London.
Shares in the stock arc selling quite freely, as
our citizens have the utmost confidence in the
energy, perseverance and honesty of the Pres
idcnt and Directors of the Company. They
know that the work will DO pushed through
to the States at an early day, and that this is
the only safe and feasible route for it The
labor Of stretching the wires still goes bravely
on, and everything bctokcns that the time is
not far distant when California shall bc linked
to the magic chain which girdles the carth.-
In view Of the ultimate importance of the
Humboldt line, in view of the vast benefits to
be derived from its completion, the Directors
have wisely selected the very best, the stron-
gcst and most durable material for its con.
Struction, and arc sparing neither labor nor ex-
pense in order that it may be the best tclc-
graph line in our Union. The Company have
gone to work in earnest, with full knowledge
of the difficulties they will have to encounter,
but with fixed determination to build the
work at every hazard or cost They did not
organize merely to receive subscriptions,
make a big blow, and then fail, but to push
the enterprise through; and we are rejoiccd
to announce that they are receiving every en-
enlargement from the true friends Of progress
the foes of humbugs. The party putting
up the wires arc still climbing the Western
slope Of the Sicrras.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

FIRST RATE FELLows.-Thc jackson Srhfi-
mel, speaking Of good diggingS at Lancha
Plana, Amador county, gives the miners there
the following dubious puff; 1t is hard to
scare up II better set anywhere; ever ready to
drink, fight or assist the needy they can look
hard luck steadily in the face, and laugh at
misfortune" Barring the fighting and drink
ing the miners are generally such as the Sen
Gmtl man describes the above named.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25
Democratic County Central Committee.
PLACERVILLE,
Saturday, September as, 1853
Rv.ry yieIaDt. paper in the State, with character

Every vigilants paper in the State with character
iStis bat revolving hendshness, is thirsng for the
blooA Of Pen Johnston and calling on the immacu-
hNs authorities Of San Francisco,-ths facile tools
Il reckless faction 70 arrest try and convict him
Of murder. Upon his head, because heois absent
now and somewhat under the ban of public Opin-
ion, manufactured by the potrOons and knaves who
hate and fear him, they are heaping unmeasured
eaiumny. Towards him the eowardly hounds were
- mild as sucking doves" before his deplOrable
duel; but now thatthey think they have him in their
power, now that he prescribed by few "sactmOni
Gus hounds" now that he has violated one law,
thath he has rendered himself amenableto the laws,
now thathe would be guilty of objectionable folly in
noticing them, they with that rare magnanimity pc
euliar TO Cowardy aud malicious natures, insist that
be shall be made az example Of-thathc shall suffer
The extreme penalty Of the law. And who are these
fellows whose feelings have been SO terribly acera-
ted by violation Of law? The very scOundrcls
who Get the laws at defiance, who trampled upon
The constitution, who hired armed ruans 10 insult
overawe and intimidate peaceful uno6ending citi-
sens, who advocated mob violence, who urged an
Irresponsible body of men, organzediu fragrant vi
citation Of all law, to arrest: try, convict and exc
cute, without the shadow Of authority, persons
against whom suSpicinn alone rested, who suggest
ed and justified the most inhuman Outrages, who
laughed with detestable giee at the hanging Of men
who went through the mOckery of trial and whose
conviction had been determined upon ere they we're
arrested, aud who were deemed by many innocent !!
And yet these cold-bloOded hypocrtes have the in
science, the bra1en erOntery, to talk about viola
ton Of law! They, the apOlOgsts and defenders OF
mobs, they the officers and spies of I'M organization
that disregarded all laws laughed to scorn and bid
defiance TO the constituted authorities, and spit up
on the constitution They to deprecate an infrac-
ton Of the laws and insist upon their enforcement
With the same propriety might prostitute boast OF
her virtue! They have no respect for the laws;-
they hare an insatiatc, unarpeasable appetite for
Pen Johnston's blood. They love tOpersecute him,
and to cruelty him would again advocate mob law
OF such stuff are his enemies made.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

SrxAcoGuE.-The Israclites Of this city having
long experienced the inconvenience Of not having
an appropriate place for public worship, have re-
Gently organized sCcicty for the purpose OF build
ing synagogue. Of this society, Mr.. Tannenwa'd
has been chosen President, and energetic measures
are being taken for the erection Of magnificent
Gothic edihce Of stone. The building will be loca'
ted on Coloma street. We learn that the ladies' arc
using their endeavOrs in aid Of the enterprise and
Of course it will be successful. 1t is to be hoped
that our citizens generally will contribute freely to-
wards the laudable work.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

BRIGHAM YOUNG.-The stercOtyped news
from Salt Lake is that brigham is still in
cog" We should like exceedingly to know
why the old reprobatc continues this mystcri-
GUS seclusiOn from public gaze. Wonder If
he isn't receiving q new rcvclatiOny The
Saints may have taken the wrong charts for
their heavenly voyage and Brigham may be
Ovcrhauling his inspired log-bOok. Let his
occupation be what it may, the hOary old sin
ncr is doubtless connecting some plan for fu-
ture dcvilment.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

The race on Tuesday night on the Plaza
was well attended. The track was in excel
lent order, the nags well trained and spirited,
and the betting quite free. The friends of a
little; Brown pOney, having unbOunded conf
deuce in his speed and bottom, ventured their
al on him and-dipH't sein! Scott took the
led. Curley closely following him, and Fred.
CclisS the ''Ice King" at the heels of Cur
lev. Blown has speed and bottom, but he
was svevmatched, "sOld and likewise deceiv-
Cd. ~ his hackers, who knew the Ice King
could distance him and "nOt half try, }" and he
didl
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

TIE YrDA.-Thc Sierra citizen says that
the Iuba has run down until it is not halt
large enough to be designated as river 1t
has got down so low that the Downicvillc hogs
ford it as easily as they would gutter. The
clouds have been threatening rain for several
days, but from present Indications they have
given up the attempt in despair. Onc good
rain would make the IuLa right smart
chance Of stream"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25
Correspondence ofthe Democrat

GOLD HILL, Sept. 20, 1858.
MEsSRS. EDIroRs The Hill boys are greatly dis
tresscd at the demise, although it was anticipated
Of the Regisfsr. We had hoped it would continue.
II did an immense amount Of good for our side.-
Like its illusrious correspondent Fulton" It made
many good National Democrats. To convince you
Ofthe unbOunded influence of Fulton" will merely
mention that the first time he spoke at this place
there were three mml~ills, two Of whom he chan1el
0gainst hin4sp,t!! The second time his party NUM-
bered one. Powerful speaker! Now, gentlemen,
MS Fulton medium Of publication is closed, and
MS his communications afforded us infinite amuse-
ment-they were so intensely silly, So throughIy
Johnsonian-wlll you not have the magnanimty to
offer him the use Of your columns for their con-
tinuance? 1t is no trouble for him to write them
It's his style-but it is terrible nicton IL read
thcm Please publish them aud obligc
AN U%ADULTERATED MCDSILL.
Can't obligc you. We have a holy horror of
boring our renders with such matchlcss stuff az
Fulton" nauscates the public with. Besides, we
have done enough of printing for him for nothing.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

DEADLY AsSArLT-Scarccly day las gone
by for the last week, in which We have not
heard of some terrible aiiray or attempt to
take life, in some place in this county. On
Saturday night ast. II, Bottle Hill, two French
men pitched into each other and one Of them
was so badly cut with knife that his life was
diSpaircd Of for several days. On Monday
night at Rich Flat, near Kelsey, Jacob Combs
was severely wounded by pistol shot by -
Phillips 1t seems that Phillips, not having
the utmost confidence in his wifc'S virtue,
stcaithily walked into her bcd-chambcr and
found Combs coziy occupying his place in
bed, with his wifc's arms around him. AS
Phillips entered the room Combs took pistol
from under the pillow aud presented it, but
before he could fire 1t Phillips snatchcd it
from his hand and fired it at the swiftly re-
treating form Of Combs. Combs, We learn
was shot in the pit Of the stomach. Phillips
was arrested, tried, and admitted to bail in the
sum Of $1,000, which was given instantly,
his ncighbors all sympathising with him, as
We learn from persons present at the cxamin-
alton. On the same night, at the same place,
another party was fired at for the same Of
Tense, but escaped uninurcd. Rich Flat must
be an immoral place 1t is but few days
since ono negro killed another at Coloma In
various other places in our county, fighting
and shooting have been the order of business,
day and night. The boys, certainly, arc hav-
ing lively time.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

TIE CELEBRArIoN.-W learn that Monday
nextis set apart, by tho people Of San Fran
cisco and many other places throughout the
State, as an occasion of general rejoicing for
the success Of the great submarine telegraph.
We arc pleased to announce that the citizens
of Placervillc are not unmindful of the WON
derful event and that steps arc being taken to
have grand illumination, bOnfircs, speeches
on the plaza, and ball at the Keokuk Hotel,
on the same evening, Monday next
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

a lawyer having some legal business TO
transact with widow lady, took OCCASION to
inquire her age. The matron, who had long
since doiIrd the "widow's weeds" attempted
to look prime and much younger than she
really was, as She replied Thirty-Gvc, sir.
Then turning to the daughter, he said, MAY
| be SO bold, miss, as to inquire your age -
Certainly; | am little past thirty-two-
most three years younger than mother"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

Nor DEAD.-From Coroner Doughcrty We
learn that the Frenchman, who was so severe
ly wounded at Bottle Hill last week, in fight,
is rapidly recovering. Tho man who COM
mitted the assault is in the custody of the
Sheriff but it is doubtful whether the wounded
man will prosecute him. They arc old friends
and foolishly Quarreled
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

GILLIAN INpErExnE>cE.-Thc anniversary
Of the independence of Chill, was celebrated
in San Francisco last Saturday by appropriate
ceremonies at St Mary's Cathedral. Quite a
large number participated in the ceremonies,
and everything passed off tremendously.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25
Another Rmcarkable Cure of Dyspep-
IhHTON, july "a. leA'

NFFT'N, July =, IHSI,
gentlemen :-AHreeably to your suggestion, il gives me
pleasure to state, that five weeks ago, purchased
two l"tilcn Of your Orrgtmdt,d Filters, and
u-ing the according directions, and experienced
the haVpie,t effects.
had been troubled with Dyspepsia shout three years.
Dnrng the season. and mt times, Obliged u
give all attention Z" business and although had the
advice al many good physicians ~ns confined for sig
weeks the house. and CONTINUED to grow worse, until
took your medicine: almost cured ~ every die.
agreeable symptom. anl able t. ,U business usual
Thr wh"r cr IN "f NY restoration to health Is dee 10
the DSVgrh,ittd BHttIS Your Ubc'llrnt servant,
ABNEH SMITH
Central Square, East huston.
S'h w Fowc 4 Co rs Washington st., boston, Pro.
pIictnr.. Sd hy their agents every where.
sold 10y Henry Johnson Co, Wholesale Druggists IA0
Washington street san Francisco sole agents for the "a.
c.tr coast.
PETIT CIIOATE, Agents for Taccrville.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

We learn that Mr.. Hoyt, listening to the
advice of some simplcton, intends to contest
the seat of Mr.. Upton, aud has hired the i'm
maculatc James johnson to appear for him.
It will be rare treat to see that remarkable
beauty pleading the cause of injured limo
ctnce," before the assembled wisdom of the
State"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

RErrRNTSG TmANKs.-The wealthy Jewish
merchants and bankers of San Francisco,
have presented card of thanks to Postmas-
ter Weller and the Mail Steamship Company,
for postponing the sailing Of the steamer till
Tuesday, making Monday "stcamer day, in
stead of Saturday, which is a church day with
them. The steamers never put to sea on
Sunday.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

YELLOW FEvEM-This terrible Scourge is
raging at New Orleans, carrying off its victims
by hundreds. During the week ending Aug.
18th, there were no less than one hundred
deaths from it, and it was increasing On the
18th there were tiity-two deaths from the
same cause.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

BorND FOR FHAzEr.-Iot Hunting, the Salt
Lake stage driver, on his last trip passed
large party Of men in omnibuSscS from the
States who stated they were on the way to
Frazer river. Rather guess they'll stop in
California.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

During the month Of August the heat in
the West and in ST. Louis in particular, was
intense. Eleven cases of sun stroke occurred
in St. Louis on the 10th, seven Ofwhich proved
fatal. In the evening the thermometer ranged
from % to lO4, with scarcely breath of air
stirring.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

New SroRE.-The Wolf Brothers have fitted up
one of the stores in the new iron front block On
Main street. in the most elegant style and are oe-
cupyiug ii with splendid stock Of dry goods and
clothing. Their stock comprises almost every art
cle:OF ladies', gentlemens or children'S wear, be-
sides large assortment of hOusefurnishing goods;
Their establishment is credit to the city, and will
compare fAvOrably with such stores in any city OF
the tnion and the prOprietors are polite, accommo
dating and enterprsing gentlemen.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

In. l.. J. CZArE lY.-Wr would direct the r,pce,.,
attention Of iNaiid- Ia I"r-a IL Dr. l.. j. ClanLs,
adv cTt iSrInrt To Lee found III auihrr column ~ ia
paprT, in order tu place the scr,cC If LEARNED az
CNptiirnrrd ply sIrdn within their reach. So much II,
has been inflicted un the human family from the urTn
rus and ignorant practices Of empires, that il sesm
a. II We fulfilling "a buuldrn duty 10 make kno~
where r.i, can he obtained. To those uufortun.,.
enough to -uiIrr frum the effects Of Ahnl or uriI,
diseases, their Ill treatment, rhrruly cOnmsnS
Dr. L. J. Cmpka! man Of rare sciruiiic and mcdi
cal requirements, p,s-C>sing all the requisites fror
long 9 Nprrrt.rc aud arknoN lodged sk for the .wc
rr,iul practice Of hi, profssiun Having made sexual
complaints especial study, like the rcl'bratrd HI
cord of Paris, Lc enabled To guarantee permanent
and speedy in all eases If private or chronic dis,
ease, wl irr the effects of runtagi0n, self abuse or
ss Of NIrhy and in order that patients ut distance
may avail trms'ye>O Of hir advice free consulate bv
bitter open 10 them he know rd.r that have ~
the he has effected Of which werS
Of hong standing leads place much faith in Dr.
C.s ril.carN, aud commend him 10 the confidence az
th"-c III IA health. DIR. CiaPkaH'. office i. Nacra-
ntO IT.. below Montgomery, nearly opposite the "a.
cihc Mail steamship o.'s office, san Francisco.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-09-25

The citizens of San Francisco are making
extensive preparations for the celebration of
the Atlantic Telegraph on Monday next. In
less than year we hope to celebrate the COM
plctiOn Of the Overland Telegraph.