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Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14
READ AND REFLECT.
DR.. c. H. Tozer's Card to the Afflicted
quick cErSadm L"r Prices attn Od SstdLHiaA<d office,
Il" she>f ','Wten j. amt r. stf,,fs

Vuich cHr.'o"d L"r Price. attn, od >.oLHisAtd office.
~, ''"'f '''uten j. amt h sff'rfs.
nE T0itE return. his thanks his numernu. paienH
TT ',I patronage and W"Hii tDlrAer this Upp,T'u-
MY L. remind IT," that l.. c"ntInes consult Ihose
AT 49, - N>thtu ~ih Lave tan,d the skin 81
tie "i The r"-i c'tphi, IhyriHnr II the age. ami
up" Wh'h liz has "trsr 'f.hd 10 perform r'diedS
Dr Tour. t'lr,a'"n ~ Physician stands une quAIed.
Hi tNuNc a'icut"u To- di-ra~r> 81 thr rent"rinaTy
"r,', for 50 many years. rcnd,rs Inn ir'ec'y master u
sHlh He ds'a.,s.
The large uunh ~ aggravated at he has rer.
fciy cured aftr '"y ha," h"n given w hy many OTHERS
IN only ,fo' tlai ply .icjnn requires 81 his ABILITY
Dr. Tor pH! siait that he and all oAsea
az vatiis 81 the disease, natter hu hong standing or
what progress the distaseas made, every patient
Dr T"Zrr has II IL we'll Known. taken patients the
very verge of HE grave, AID restored them to ertet
health lie would fU!ih'r state that he deems sufficient
Ia attract the att nton ~ those Who might heed the
vices of physician In all cases. hut particularly those
enumerated in the advertisements expecting they would
it|ny merits as practitioner. and the result Of MY
icr has been thus far satisfactory patients and
self Nor do iderm it necessary :" hill columns Of The
newspapers with fusnme en- lrc and bOnbaae adVeFtIae
ments, protesting ability to heal all diseases flesh heir
TO- Tor I" do that m'the something more than MAn but 10
give those That are afflicted with Nencrtai, Chronic and
other diseases To understand that from long experience
am fully competent I" treat them successfully.
My gard for the dignity al the medical prOfessOn to
which have the honor 10 belong dctcrs from comm
ting amy act savorng Of rank qckery and regard for
own dignity would prevent my placing myself on . par
with uacks and E"struis ven,l, 81 the present age
offer no fraudulent genuine certificates puff Of my
superior qualifications as practitioner; neither d" A.
sumo to myself ecalm h0n"Tr 10 which entitled,
but merely ask those Wo diseased, to read the differ
tn advertisements relating To- the Of privat, diseases.
AMI judge for thcnstlvcs where To apply for relief my
rooms arcLsH arranged that can be consulted In prvaC!
at al" hours Of the day from O'Clock in the morning until
| = IN the evening
~ P'rs'Is with Chronic DiArThGO, DysenteFy Local
Weakness, Nervous Debility, Low Spirits, assitude Weak
ness ~ the Limbs and BACK Indi>oOn, i">E Of Memory
Aversion To Society. Love OF Solitude, Tmidty, SeED
trust Dizziness. Headache Pain in the Side, Affection Of
the Eyes lmlcs "n the Face, Sexual and other rmties
In Man. &c will find important to consult Hr C. H. To-
Ger, Al his Office, 9th street, between and
/ c. II. TOZER. Al ID.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14
A Tribute to Merited Worth.

The ingraiitule Of to his fellow L. OFTEN met
with In life that testimonials prompted by the finer feelings
Of the heart are in the life Of those who sacrifice
their hest days in planhropc devotion to the alienation
Of the ills If fra mortality Emprcis foods the columns
Of our press with fraudulent and fictitious letters singing
pDans the worth Of their egotstcal charatansni.
below append letter from worthy man who, brief
period Since seemed destined to "suie OF this mortal
coil :" who looked forward to his dissolution with that
pleasure which only those weighed down by the heavy hand
Of disease Contrary to hope, the ability Of skinl
physician has restored Him his former health Relieved
from his terrible situation, and mpcilcd by gratitude, he
makes known his and his remedial agent aud his
statement Is authenticated by Notary Public. The de-
mands NJ society mperOy command its publicity, and
Il Ia given TO warn the unwary thnn to sound the
praises Of physician Of whom scores OF like cases can
n rifp
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14
CARY HOUSE.

TIME Proprietor desires call the particular attention
i the public :" his large Three.Sory
FIREPROOF HOTEL
lie IL confident that he furnish as good accommoda-
tons any hotel In the country.
IM Point Of Comfort aud all the convcnlences
which modern hotel keeping has rendered essential the
Cary House
Exces employing does the best Talent In all s Var
Gus departments.
EN-Ths DINING ROOM Is under the supervision Of Mr.
CllAUvIN late Of the National Restaurant Meals at all
hours.
SB-Priecs to suit the times.
W. NJ. CARY, Proprietor
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14
THE MASTERS SONG.
~ GEORGE r. NORRIS.

Member Of nm order
Ancient as the earth,
All within our border
,9Realize its worth.
Genial is the greeting
That awaits US there
On the level meeting,
Parting on the square.
Like the workmcn olden
Who our craft dcsign'd,
We the precept golden
Ever bear in mind.
Nasons never falter,
We each other know,
As around the altar
Hand in hand we go,
Loud hosannahs singing
To our SoURCE above,
And heart offerings bringing
To the COP Of love.
Like the wOrkmen olden
Who our craft design'd,
We the precept golden
Ever bear in mind.
Theresa mystic beauty
In our working plan,
Teaching man his duty
To his fellOw-man.
As q band Of brothers
Ever just and true,
Do we unto others
As we'd have them do.
Like the wOrkmen Oldcn
Who ouF craft design'd,
We the precept golden
Ever bear in mind.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14
Petition in Insolvency.

StTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of II Dorado.-In the
- County Court In and for said County,. NJ. BRYANT
Ills CREDlTORS-In the matter Of the Petition Of
J. NJ. Bryant, an Insovent Debtor
PCRSU ANT to order Of the Hon. James johnson
Judge Of the Court aforesaid notice Is hereby given all
the Creditors Of said Insolvent, NJ Bryant, to be and
appear before the Court aforesaid In open Court at the
Court House Of said County in the City o Pacerve,
the SIXTH DAY OF SEPTEMDERA ID. 1855, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ to show II any they can, why the prayer Of
said InsOvent should not be granted, and assignment
Of hs estate be made and he be discharged from his debts
and liabilities, in pursuance Of the Statutes In such
made and provided and, In the meantime, II Is ordered
that all Judicial Proceedings against said 1nsOlvent BE-
stayed.
- Witness my hand and the seal OF said Court
hereto affixed, at Office in the City OF Placerville
J -" o. this 22nd day Of July, A. ID. ISIS. -
A. d. WALDRON, Clerk,
by OGDEN SorIREs, Deputy Clerk
Geo. G. Blanchard, Atty for Petitioner. [l9-5wI
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s u M M o N S .

STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the District Court of the
County Of II Dorado. llth Judicial District:
COrlIsGN sImOms, PrR, VS.. George SimOms,
Defendant.
Action brought In the District Court of the nth Judicial
District and the Complaint filed in the County Of II bora
do, in the Office Of the Clerk Of said District Court in and
for said County and State.
The People Of the State Of California, SEND GREETING
To GEORGE SIMoNS:
VOC are hereby required to appear In an action hrot
against you by the above named Plaintiff in the Dis
trlct Court Of the llt Judicial District, in and for III"
County of Fl Dorado and to the complaint filed
therein "a copy Of which accompanies this summons
within ten days exclusive Of the day Of servce) after the
Pervce you Of this SummOns-n served within this
county served out Of this county but within this Judi
cal District within twenty days. II served out Of said
District, then within forty days-Or judgment by default
will be taken against you.
The said action brought TO obtain decree Of divorce
from the h0nds Of matrlmoBy heretofore existing between
you and Plaintiff; and for Of action, Plaintiff char
ges Wllfu desertion And II you fail to appear and
the said complaint above required the said Plain
till will take judgment against you for said relief and costs,
according to the prayer Of said complaint.
Given under my hand with the seal Of said Court
H. affixed, Office in the city Of Pacervile, this 18th
day Of June, In the year Of our Lord thousand
eight hundred and fny-eight.
A. D. wALDRON, Clerk.
THos. IT. REwEs, PITS Atty. Uunel9-3ml
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

E-GOssIPs.-Men chatter almost as much
about the fast horses of their acquaintance =;
the money they spend, or the manner in which
they conduct their business, as women do
about new bonnets, servants, or the extrava.
gAnce of their "dear friends" There are old
women out Of petticoats as we'll as in, who
busy themselves about matters that are no
concern of theirs. All the scandal is far from
being talked by ladies. There is often us
much gossip over .. cigar as over bit Of
CROCHET work
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

A Texan and an Illinois farmer were speak
ing Of raising corn, &C., and the Illinois man
was boasting Of the superior yield of prairie
lSnd and telling large stories, to which the
Texan replied: "l'll tell you what, stranger,
they make large corn in your clearing, but it
amt circumstance to what we raise in the
Colorado bottoms Why, the corn there ave-
RACES thirty feet in height, with twelve cars to
Q stalk and gourd full Of Shelled corn on top. "
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14
XANM SARAH MADE.
sr sAxUEL sLocUx, or cosLlN nrx.

u bAAUEL bLOCUh, Of GOSLlN RIM
Tn sitting on the style, Mary,
Sitting ON the stile,
Bat the bull dog in the front yard
Keeps barking all the while:
Why don't you tell your pa, Mary,
Or John, II he's shout,
70 ask old Sammy SlOcum in,
e.. And make the dog get eout!
NosO I'm sitting on the fence, Mary,
Before the kitchen door,
But the pesky ugly bull dog
Barks louder than before;
And thought saw shadow, Mary,
A Shad0w slim and tall.
All arms and legs, like Reuben Brown,
Against the wbitewashed wall.
II that Ia Reuben's shadow, Mary,
II that was Reuben's shade,
Twill bring the ,sPePsy back on me,
I'm very much afraid.
Oh, why this cruel treatment,
Why keep me in suspense,
Why don't you make that dog get cout,
And let me of the fence!
I've gotta keow and calf, Mary,
The calf 10 three weeks old
4 0OOre Of pretty sheep, too,
As ever fed in fold
And daddy told me yesterday,
When Dapple had colt
He'd let me have it sure
Amt that Reub. Brown . dolt!
And msmmy's knitting stockings now
To buy Q cotton web
One-halft the sheets are u be mine,
One-half for sister Deb;
And nanny says whichever one
First brings partner hum,
Shall have the punkin blossom quilt
Say, Mary, won't you come!
Geewhilikens you'd ought to SEQ
The rooster and the hen
That uncle Peleg ShackelfOrd
Sent me by cousin Ben;
guess he wakes the folks around
When he gins out to crow
II he was here to blow his horn
He'd bring you out, know.
But, Mary, II you won't have me,
And will have Mr. Brown.
gueas a. how there's other guls,
That's wide awake in town.
But one thing you had ought TO know -----
Before turn my back,
That 10, that Prudence Pattingale
Gin yOUr Reub Brown the sack!
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14
READ AND REFLECT.

nR. CHARLES T0ZER'S CARD To TIE AFFLICTED
IL OF CALlEORNlA,-M approaching any new course
OF systematic Inquiry there are certain points concerning
which the Inquirer should always be careful to satisfy him
self lie should comprehend distinctly what the subject Of
inquiry is-lealth and Diseases.
II We can form and fix In minds clear rtIOn Of
the state ~ Health. shall have 10 difficulty in under
standing what was meant by Dease. but beyond though
not above these objects Of Of the human body
We have another and still nobeF end. 1t ID lay before
you IA SUI PLAIN terms that you cannot be mistaken and
will know where TO apply for relief
use the word disease generally and before sneak Of
the Signs Of particular diseases, will he proper 10 take
general view Of symptoms. When person Is troubled
afflicted with disease which causes q weakness 81 the
hack and limbs pain In the head dnlness Of sight, l0As
Of muscular power, paptaon OF the heart lrritahty,
nervousness dyspepsia, arrangement OF the digestive nc
many others which better explained than pat on pa
per- and require Medical Surgical attendance n would
he we'll for them to inquire II there 10 physician Who
competent attend them, and who nnderStapds the app
cation Of medicine and whose Scientific Attachments N HE
profession, and whose age and experience entle him
your confidence Considering these things mr. Chas ~.
ToEer has concluded to inform that afflicted adVef
Using his place OF business stating that he has been
cessful practitioner for over 20 years, and has
Attended and Cured Hundreds.
When they have been considered by other physicians
have been pronounced by them past recovery Therefore
you may rely upon him In whom Decresy and the
utmost confidence may be placed.
Dr. c. H. T. would invite all that are afflicted toca
him, and II he does not administer for them there will be
charge made Let false dclicacy prevent you, bet
apply Immediately, and save yourself frOm tine dreadful
consequences which must follow those who neglect to
celvn attendance.
Dr. C. H. Tozers Office 10 on 9Th street. near the Bel.
videre Hotel between and streets. Lis rooms are
arranged that the Doctor be consulted without the
fear Of molCstatiOn
~ Office hours, from in the morning until IN the
evening. ciiAs. il. TOzER, n. D.,
9Th street, between aud X, Sacramento.
January 1st 1sSS.-[nl
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Some one well says" 1t is characteristic
OfnaFrOw.mindCd men, that they grasp the
few ideas which lie within the limited Giro q
Of their comprehension, with a clcarness
which often deceives us in our estimate OF
their intellect They are like beggars, who
know the stamp and date of every penny in
their pockets
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

II you want to astonish people, say little and
look much. A mastery" silence has been
the making of many man. There's Mr..
Mumjum is accounted tremendous philoso-
pher, all because he keeps his tongue on the
inside of his teeth while Mr.. SprcAdum ia
called great fool, just for talking things right
out On four mile heat.
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Certificate.

l. the undersigned, Governor OF Hungary, do testify
hereby that DR L. J. CIAPEAy has served during the
test for Hungarian liberty, Chief Surgeon In the Hun
gArian Army, with faithful perseverenee-Nhereof have
given him this certificate, and do recommend him to the
gympathy attention and protection Of ell those ghO
capable Of appreciang patriotic seltsaeTee ana undo.
served mIsfoltunOS kOSSUTH LAJOS,
Governor Of Hungary.
Washington, jan 9TH, 80. Il3-Sml
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

AARmsr having his butter seized BY the
elask q the market for short weight gave, as
aSanbhs that the cow from which the butter
WaewAdes was subject to the cramP, and that
Aed The butter to shrink in weight
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

Il has been thought that people are degene-
bating because they don't live as long a. in the
days Of Nathuselah. But the fact is provis-
k1 ere - high that nobody can afford to live
Sety long Ut the present rates.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

Col. Jones was once asked by young lady
Il Il was mot worse for the gentlemen to drink
tham EoF tho ladies to take snuff? The Colo
mel replied. that both were very bad, and that
u his wife should ever take snuff, he'd Ticker,
osrtaiA.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14
NOTICE.

FTNHE CopArnership heretofore existing between J.
i GLASSMAE and Tll0S. CLEGCi, under the firm of J.
GLAeeMAN co, ia dissolved. The undersigned alone
authorized to collect outstanding debts and receipt for
them. ]. GLASSNAE.
| Georgetown, July 3D. ISSS.-TSml
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

A CARD.-Prompted by an honest desire Of my heart
N wish lay before the public which deserves
high cOmmendation not only an act Of scientific skill
but Of humanity also. About two years ago. suddenly
and from causes unknown to me- seized with ut O
epilepsy which, owing my inabtyt to meet the expenses
upon thorough medical treatment, and the
encouragement which met with on attempting Il. soon
became such As then led to believc) to defy the
skill Of physician. was frequently, while In pursuit Of
my calling thrown down to the ground without the slight
est warning and although nsensbe to the agOnics
despIsed the mseTes OF my life and learned to look
upon those who would render assistance shelter
from danger enemies who sought to proOnR the misery
ofy existence While in this state, and having previous
TO my alctiOn tasted the sweets Of life
induced attempt seeking aid o physician, and by re-
mmen,Iaton called on Dr. L. J. CEapkHy. told him
my circumstances and my inability (" reward him for his
services regardless of which, however, he NJ under
took my case, and with the blessing Of God was once
more restored to perfect health Unable To reward him for
the boon which enjoy at present and yet conscious Of
nv Indebtedness consider II due To myself and TO all
afflicted make the public, In order that those in
need Of medical advice may hnd physician In whom ev-
cry confidence can be placed.
H. 81 MEYER YADL0NSKY
State OF California; County Of San Francisco, ssSuh-
scrihed and sworn before this lt day NJ August
A. d. Ias6.e GILBERT A. GRANT,
f.. 81 Notary Public
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

On hearing Ike read that eighteen rams had
been ussd in launching the "Leviathan, Mrs.
Partington remarked, that she believed oxen
-wOuld have done better than rams.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

sOomA Bill, It i ten o'clock, and think
yghzd b9ttsr be going, br its time honest
6Iks 10O q home" "Well, yes" was the
rely, o must be %, but you needn't 50 on
that eccount."
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

Spermat OrrhTR, or Local Weakness Nervous De
bity low spirits asstue weakness Of the limbs and hack
ndisposion and ncapabiliy for study and labor, lu
ness apprehension loss Of memory aversion to society
love Of solitude. tmldX sedistruSt dizziness, headache
involuntary discharges pains In the side affection OF the
men, are cured without fail by the justly celebrated Ply
scian and Surgeon L. j. CLAP1AY. His method Of curing
diseases ~ aud unknown to all Others hence his
great success. All consultations, by letter or otherwise
iree. Address, L. j. Csdpkdy, " D.. San Francisco
California.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

The young lady who burst into tears has
been put together again, and is now wearing
hoops to prevent recurrence Of the accident
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-08-14

The woman who put tit Aoor-cloth in the
aadIo and scrubbed the floor with the baby,
has since Joined the MOrmons.
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[2O.3n,.]
s q M M ON s.

STATE OF California; In the District Court Of the
County Of II Dorado. nth Judicial District.
MARY PHILLIPS, PIE, vs.. RICHARD PHILLIPS, Deft
Action brought In the District Court Of the 18th Judicial
District and the Complaint fled in the County Of II DO
RADIO the office Cf the Clerk Of said District Court in
and for said County and State
The People OF the State Of California 70 RICHARD
PHILLIPS, Greeting:
VOU hereby required appear In action brought
AEains. you by the above named Plaintiff In the Dis
trct Court OF the nth Judicial District Ia and for the
County Of II Dorado, and to answer the complaint hed
therein "a copy Of which accompanies this summons),
within days exclusive Of the day Of servce after the
service you Of this summons-f served within this
county II served Of this county but within this Judi
cal District, within twenty days. served out Of said
District then within forty daysor Judgment BY default
will be taken against you
The said action brought to obtain Decree OF Divorce
and for the Custody Of the Children resulting from your
marriage with Plaintiff and that portion Of the common
property be set apart said Plaintiff, and Judgment for
Costs and you fail to appear and answer the said
pAnt above required the said Plaintiff will take Judg
against you for the said relief and costs according
| to the prayer Of said complaint.
by order Of James Johnson, County Judge.
- Given under my hand with the seal OF said
s. Court affixed, at ONCE in the City Of PIaceryillr
! this 10Th day Of July, in the year Of our Lord
- One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Fight.
A. d. WALDRON, Clerk.
Sanderson & Newell, Att'ys for Plaintiff [l9Sml
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When has . man . right to scOld his wife
sbout his cOEeel When he has plenty Of
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NOTICE To pRf.EMrTiox CLAIMANTS.

NVTTVE III
Every persOE entitled 10 the right 81 rnron 70 any
Of the lands within the townships and parts Of townships
above enumerated required, establish the same To the
satisfaction the register and receiver Of the proper land
office and maxi Payment therefor soon a. practicable
after seeing notice. and before thu day appointed for
the 81 the public sale Of u" lands embra
cling the tract claimed: otherwise such claim will be for
ietted. JOS - NII%OH,
Acting Commissioner Of the General Land ONCE.
August 7-9fW
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s. HARRIS.

CORNER MAIN STREET AND PLAZA, PLACERvlLLE
Keeps constantly on hand we'll selected stoek'd
Havana Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes
maysI And Matches, at Wholesale and Retail.
TELEGRAPH NOTICE.
ITO all whom II may BE II known, that the
undersigned citizens ~ Pacervlc, II Dorado county
California, having associated ourselves together by the
name and style IL the "Pacrryile and Humboldt Telegraph
Company" for the rnrpnsc of constructing aud running
line Of Telrgrapc Wires and putting the In opera
tiun from the city Of IlacrrVie To Carson Valley and
from thence to Salt Lake Cty, In Utah Territory, hereby
give notice that intend To apply to the next Legislature
Of the State ~ California for the right Of way the
public lands belonging TO this State and In along any
streets roads highways any stream
ON said route to Carson Valley.
PREnERlCK A. BER, SiI.N RiSDiLI,
y. A. HISilur, WILLIAM JuNES,
PErRR II lowell, WN NJ. CARY.
piaceryillc MAY -, ISjs-t1Gf1