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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-05-14

Judge Loring. Of Massachusetts. has besn
nominated by the President 10 the vaoanoy ), in
the Court o / Claims, ,soceasiunoi by tho death
OF Judge Giisi,rist. Nearly sIl.tiis Deraosratic
SENATORS puiied ~ a'rsqurst 10 the Executive
for his appoiutmsnt. '''i'. ~ r
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-05-14
Thou hast no sorrow in Thy note
No winter in thy wear"

We are hence tho moro disposed to nppre.
c'nte the CLEANS of sunshine when they come
for instance sundry memcntoes. from M.ssrs.
Moore l. Q"aifs who are ready to dispose sim
liar favors to all who may favor them with n
call.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-05-14

Our readers will fnd very interesting nc.
count of the late Palmetto celebration in an
other column.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-05-14

Yankee iNboassiug of a. visit which he hod
paid to the Queen. silpgiisd hia remarks by de-
clsring, II should have been shpsitci.t :ssta$Tto
diuner, but it wus sfiinE lay. "f':'''HJ , =,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-05-14

Ltd;pidaals like nations, fail IN nothing mhich
Hcg boldly atteanpt rhen Sustained by rirtuous
psrpoSe, u"' 'Ater".inei resolution Clay
"Riltii.s to prd'se. get not afraid to 6iaae"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-05-14

10000 lbs. Bncon Sides,
IUST received and for sale low for CASH
- by the subscrbers. ''.
APPLETON 4 PERRYMAN.J
~. NeY Market,
May 18th 1858 2 at
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-05-14

sRhe highest price paji fsry domestic labor IN
cHfehgo; at the frsseat time. n pcssnoht -
10 thai Vicinity for fsfm labor $40 and si2per
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-05-14
Lights and Shadows.

Life at best IS but an April day, with its
lights and shadows, its clouds and sunshine :;
and the editor according to his own account, has
full share Of these vicissitulvs. lie is the las,
man i'll the world to adopt the sentiment of the
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-05-14
THE INDEPENDENT PRESS
Editor.

Is published EVERY FRIDAY MORNING Br
LEE &. WILSON.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-05-14

D. Il. SONDLEY, Avt
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09
Mechanics Lien Notice.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, In The District Court, ll'l
III H., al" County. Jut'cial District
T. imlwig and itrrrr u, Ca.trr, Plailtrs Va. II VI
P!.hr. I.r 81 D'il, Gnd t.rIgc Mliin tunirr the
narr and iiim " The Empire Minrg Company De
frrdrn's
WHEREAS I'll" hove named ThintR- have tbs dav.
w ."n-'d sat. III IA u ,"ti, against sad - '"I Il
ans. - r'o,,I 'cn"ht fur t.r -Ga ul Nv" Iurir,
SA. 1lr, - II "ll>. AID n'' ~'st AID ,'s'srri
- H. i ,'",, NJ aiu : Lam. tid ly
PA IT. -. m f." 10 81 'lr P." n, ~ d. rited.
:" VII ." rtai'r ii ~ siI" structure ~
y fr','.h or Qtartz NH, ant k'Un a> the Tp
Insr,G M" sfultrd H'rut ore-irf E'ls s..uh q Il
town. ~ Si hg~ Township. ~ III" tu'hy ~ ~ IT,
rln ard state 81 California and near Tie lro"riy -
S.lts san
Therefore, account - r premises af"r,sn Al i'r
4on@ bold ~ cr claiming Liens IT,, property nl,v.
scrhcd under aid by Virtue AN Act cutti,d An Act t
s,rurr: Incu, :, Mechanics anil 'i!is, passed AiId
l9. l>'". aai ~ tu rtut sht Ar:. passed. ~ ct.
g2id. ls:s tr' by notified In AMI appear nah
roirt M"ndaS w.. hn-"nh nv - N"v~ther, y. u.
is. the hour ~ ten O''",~ \. ". 81 that day. At IT,
Cont ll'>c IN the CiiJ -! Ia Ill to tNa ~ ~
and IA,ry the lroh ~ th' sd Li-s MD ,rcf = |
'ni, ytur TENS not exhibited and proved, viii b.
lie, ID waved
Wusssmy hand and seal Of - ! Ccar. a,.ivrd
~ rhcr.-n PAc.FVil". tbs 18th .t g.! - T..
! !" = i'LIher, 4. u. ISIS.
D. WALpl.uN.
OcY 3H) Clerk.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

MvRnERER ARRESTED. who deliberately
shot Macgoniga 1T the Tiger Lilly Mills on the aOh
Wt., was arrested by Shelf DogarluS on Thursday
nghtnt the house Ut Baker, near where he committed
the murder. On Thursday evening he returned un.
armed I" the house ofMr Baker, Ia see his wife AMI
child. lie stated that his provisions blankets ri>.
toll knife and gun had been taken from linn by griz-
ally bears on the C"samncs river, aud he had return.
cd to get fresh supply NJ the same time stating he
would not he taken alive. Baker persuaded him To ~
into n small room adjoining his house and get some
supper. As soon rs he entered. the door closed
ncighbors were then called in 10 watch him-ihry
all feared to arrest him. knowing the desperate char
acter Of the man and the Sheriff was sent for. On
his arrival he knocked at the door repeatedly and
receiving no answer hurstcd open. In front &C il
nx IN hand and upralscd sio' Sailor, ghring I'm the
Sheriff. and deiying him 10 shoot. again swearing
he would not be taken alive. Sheriff Bngardus re-.
qucsted thr crowd 10 leave ard in n few seconds
was alone with the murderer lie soon after sue.
cccdcd in pcrsnndinS him to surrender quietly, md
TO accompany him to this pucc. Yesterday nj the
Station House, when his wife aud child called To
see him, he ftgned insanity aud did not seemingly
recognize them. lie refused I" taxi to eat or drink
and is the picture Of a very wild or very fright.
cucd man.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

ASSOCIATE JrSrIcEs or THE CorRr OF SEs-
sIoNs.--Charlry Irwin, Esq, of Diamond
Springs, AMI \. d. Bates EST, Of ClarksvillC,
were elected on Monday last Associate Justices
of the Court Of Sessions. There was consid-
cradle interest manifested in the election, and
no little clcctionccring was rcsortcd to by the
friends of the different aSpirants. All seemed
satisfied with the result and many cOngratu-
lated the newly elected Immediately after the
election. The gentlemen elected AFRO old and
we'll known and honest and esteemed citizens
of our county, pure and reliable Democrats,
competent aud deserving; and it affords us
unalloycd pleasure to record their election
We understand that several of the newly cleo
ted magistrates failed to qualify.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

TIE lloME JouRNAL-Wc have received
the first number Of u large neat and elegantly
printed paper, bearing the above title, and
published in San Francisco weekly. Its ed
tied by Mr.. Duncan, late Of the San Francisco
Globc, n gentleman Of taste, experience md
ability, and is intended to be literary jour
nal. It's editorials and other original articles
are written with marked carc and ability, and
reflect credit OH Their authors. The Journal
is filled with original and selected matter Of n
high order ofmcrit, infinitely superior to that
so frequently found in miscalcd "litcrary and
family" journals. We take. pleasure in re-
commencing tho Home .hHvMai to all who de-
sire t" patroniSe Nnh encourage literary pa
per Of superior excellence.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

AccEPrAnLE. - Yesterday, Mr.. Glouhcr, Of u,
Newbauer's cigar and liquor store, presented MS
smoking Tobacco and a "smpcn,di.ous" twist OF
'raal Jeemls river" Nrwbaurr has just received u
large invoice Of new g,nds-inc cigars, tobacco,
liquors, erc.,-which he is selling at III" lowest
Pipes" made from the clay OF Powhattan county
"Ole Viryinnv," IL old smokers. They are in high
reputc among the ~. +, vs." and it is generally
conceded that they "knnw what's what" nmattcrS
thcr particulars, we refer the "anNious inquirer" IL
uncle John Wise, If San Francisco
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

BACK NrAiN. Our Old friend Meredith re.
turned from Frazer River on Wednesday, SOt.
iSticd that hc had been humbugge,l. The
trip, however, has greatly improved his health,
and he locks as rough and robust as the hero
Ola Western novel. lie gives gloomy ac-
count Of the diggings, and fears that there ill
be much suffering among the miners who yet
remain there, and cannot leave OH account of
scarcity Of funds, Few if any are making
more than expenses, and tho cold climate rcn-
dcrs working in the water unhealthy and dis.
agreeable in the extreme.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09
Another Rmearkable Cure of Dyspep.

Do~TON, July 2, isl.
GmA41fsn $-ApTecaby to yong suExvStion gvxp me
pleasure STATE" Tat five weeks AR0, purchased
iwo BATTLES 81 your OTgVfhed BhsIH. and commented
using IL, according to directions and experienced
the happie>t effects.
had been troubled with Dyspepsia bout three years.
During TIN warm S"L-"n. ant At LiLts Vas obliged to
give ur al! attention IjI>n,--; ana siihpuR haA the
advice II many good T., I-i,.,Is Has confined for elf
weeks {" the l's" aud c"utirud I" gr"W until
took your m"d,ur ! hinOat cured 81 every dis.
agreeable symptom. and all, 10 do business ~ usual
~ whole crr,lr IL my TvstrraUn to health IL Due te
an y, Ddted Bn,.S. NUuT oh, H., II servant.
AbNkK SMITH.
Central Square Vast Boston.
S.ih " F"Wr & to, IL Washington st., Bo-toni Pro-
p.i'"rs. Sold by tl'r agents every Nhcir.
Sold by Henry J"lM$R Co. MlIoeSalr rrugGStI. ltG
WAsh Rton street Stu ffanit, sut agts sU5 the ".
rife coast.
PETITE 4 CIIuATE. Agents for Piarrrville.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

COOP FOR LEw.-Every person knows Lew
Foster, our popular County Assessor, and
every person almircs him for his tact, indus
try and generous disposition. He is an excel
lent officer anil has conducted his business in
nm unexccptiOnable manner During the last
month he sold cleren hundrcM and twenty
eight poll tax receipts, at four dollars each,-
larger number than has over before been sold
in tho county Of NJ Dorado, in any one month.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

How WAS r?-Brlorc one Of our Justices
the other day, Nj. A. was tried by Jury for
nm assault and battery on Mr.. b., and the jury
brought in verdict of not guilty. Is. was
then arrested aud tried for an assault on A.
and his jury also brought in verdict of not
guilty. Notwithstanding these verdicts, nu-
merOus witnesses wcrO examined, who were
cycwitncSscs 10 the fight, and the eyes Of one
Of the accused looked like he had been at a
general muster. JuricS are, sometimes, won
derful institutions.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

Wu,r 1uh say Nnw.--Dr. Gunn, the Black Re-
publican nominee for Controller, in the late election
u few weeks sncc III conversation with an Admin
isIr.ii"n Democrat. who was growing" over the
result, rrNnrlul -"OlI, we ,thc rcpublicuns) are
we'll enough satisfied This Year we dealt easily
with IL? anti. lcrumptonmcn- we tullcd them nn-
we gave th'm light DOSE .NH n,Mr 'm ,cW rIis.
III, ,rt1 m,,i."f,6 N,m inio NJ, trf,ts'"
Won't St" Of them vince and kick when the
"whrpins.in" comes on: Shouldn't WONDER
N,h"ri I,orrqH.
Precisely similar language was used by
leading Republicans Of this county soon after
the election next fall" said they, "wc
will demand the county officers, and the
Brodcrick men dare not object to our demand
We have them in ar po''rr and can force
them to do as we dictate. 1t 'was so noni-
mated in the bond Il few days before we held
our county convention" Each faction is too
weak to hold n separate convention, and aS
the Democrats have driven the ISro,ls out of
their ranks they must necessarily 90 where
they properly belong, to their nggcr.worship-
ing brethren.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

IMrRovING.-lt is the opinion Of well-in-
formed gentlemen, who have visited different
portions Of our county, that within the last
month our population has increased from
twelve to fifteen hundred Camps that were
deserted and dcsOlatc month ago are now
swarmiug with an active and industrious class
of people, content with making small wages
and living where comforts aud Injuries can
be easily procured. Tho Fraser excitement
has had the effect Of making all who took tho
fever, satisfied to settle permanently in Cali
fOrnia.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

TIE PLAINS.-Wc are accustomed to speak
Of the immense region which intcrvcncs be.
tween California and the Mississippi as though
it were sterile waste, in which nothing
abUundS but deserts and sand and alkac.-
This is an erroneous idea. Although ut Ger
tain seasons thu appearance Of the country,
especially In the Great Salt Lake BuSin, may
warrant this opinion, yet for The greater
portion of the year, there is probably no other
land on the globe which can produce two
thousand miles Of continuous pH>turagc upon
which thousands Of cattle can, and de-, >uh>iSt
for months at stretch. We're it not tor tnis
6ountiful distribution Of nutritious grasses
along the overland route, many thousand of
CALIFORNIA; present population would never
have beacld the western slope of the Rocky
Mountains but, thank providence, these great
natural meadows do exist and for years to
come will serve as the chief auxiliary in fill
ing up our golden land with the sturdy yco-
many of the wySL
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

PRovIpENr.-A gentleman of this city has
in his employ young Mexican who, still in
hcritinS the supcrstitiouS fears Of his Aztec
ancestors, has recently become seriously al
harmed about the Comet lest pcradvcnturc it
may strike the earth and in order to escape
the impending calamity, he has already select
cd u capaciouS tunnel into which he intends
" retreat when tho crisis arrives.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

Board or SrrEnv iScisS.--Thc new Board of
Supervisors did not elect n President ut their
Inst meeting on Monday last, owing to the alb
svncc Of Mr.. Howard, of the first District
Mr.. Jabinc drew the three year, Mr.. Howard
the two year, and Mr.. Strout the one year
term. The nov Board is composed of the
hest business men of our county, old aud cS-
tcc,ncd citizrn> gentlemen of sterling probi-
ty and uuimpcathable Democracy. TO no
safer or more prudent and honest hands could
the affairs Of our county have been entrusted
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09
SUMMONS.

STATE or CNIrnR%IA. In Ju'Ucrs Court. ~ Ii'i
- County ~ ~ l|orad" iT'",-'ar.
The People Of the STATE "f California, 10 H. H. TEAS
GkkEIIHn.
XTOC ar" hereby summoned 70 he and APPEAR before
i at NY Office IN al tIEn>hp Of III" County ~ 81 u D.
RADIO Un e A"h dai II N'i bar, A. u I>','. u l' ' Z
y VI. I" an>S.r the compliant q Ta"m,. l.rV a.
o r'""N"r VI" sun - Gus hundred AID giiN Pt
AID @'!A' ID, Lar. du" ni"ii - IT, ~ uu'
Hari.'d lrI I'rr t. 'rt- 'al' ~ ' 2'pii, - . -.
60 WI an "u',t tf lightly F.'n II bai., Ino,ry
ru wen ,ni-', - MI Be- t.k''. "g,.-I vos~' =,
a. rr T. tvf VII, costs ,:i l...t e, II I.n ',.,t
y,'J~1r f-it ---s,','-
Ia .nutd.r o., l.aI ti,, H. i,',:,J ,'O.,.h.-. p
i~iS e : I:A>iIl NJ ) +
l. 1p.-ash. :" ~ S-'i.' t'",, - 49,. Ii H.
Plaldt,I canhui H. & urf - :. "a ''ai
4ervhs ~ made by Uuli-' above f..
'h;"r w''ks. J., ts' M"r NTt;, y '.,
cl =; u" cty - rl"cciN lac. J. l.. - .,.t
rci?3wl h!..>ltI 81" j T.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

4 proclamation for an election to fiji the va
cancy in the State Senate in the county cfSac
rameuto, occasoncd by the death of Hon. W
|, Ferguson, has been issued by Governor
Weller. The election is to hc held on tho Oh
of November, Anumhcr of gentlemen have
been mentioned in connection with the office
and the contest promises to bc an exciting ono
II ia probable the DrodR and Blacks will again
fuse and jointly nominate ono Of their kidney
not go through tho farce Of calling two con-
vcntionS
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

ANOTHER CANDInArE, Joseph n. Beard,
Esq, formerly Clcrk of the Supreme Court.
gentleman Of rare social qualities aud genial
humor, is candidate for Secretary of the Sem
atc. lie is full Of energy, is popular, we'll
known, md will receive large vote. Ills
competitors are livcnS, of Stockton; Thomas.
of Sacramento, and Mix, of Trinity. Joe is
citizen of tho Empire county, and she has four
good Democratic votes in the Senatc-MGry
one 66gm.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

FrX AnEAp.-llccollcct, boys, your Old IA
vOrite, "Old Man Lees" National Circus per-
forms in this place next Saturday night for
one Miyht OnIy He has made great additions
to his company of late, and the riding, tumb-
ling and the other novelties are sail to be OF
asupcrior order But vhatwil afford the great
est pleasure to Placcrvie audience andattract
a crowded house, will be the appearance 4
4 the "miScrablc wretch once again in the
ring, notwithstanding his grey hairs and fee
bic health. (whose invaluable services Mr..
Lee has secured at "nn immense expense, " in
n new and entirely original characteristic
"swalowS the cannon balls without winking
and walks OH his head with his fingers and
toes in his mouth" An exhibition Of snch n
remarkable character is surely worth of itScl
the price Of admission.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

CHANGE or OwNERsnIr.--Th Sierra citizen,
one Of the best papers in the State, has
changed hands. Mr.. Langton has disposed of
his interest to McsSrS. King, Ham and Wright
Wash Wright, one of the most forcibc, 81
cgant, liquant and original writers on the
shores Of the Pacific. Under his control the
Citizen has attained an cnviablc name among
the press of tho State.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

New CoURr lIOlsT.-Thc mnsonS are rap
idly preparing this building for the reception
of the county archives and the various coun-
~ offices, aud when completed it " i'll be a
conspicuous improvement to that classical To-
cality-Stony Point. The building is large,
comfortable and lirc-prool.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

The recently elected Controller, A. r. Nc
lunry, has matie the following appointments
Judge Carr, Clerk Of Auditing Department
ELAN Covingtcn, Book,KccpCr; +. j. Sanders,
License Clerk; p. S. ORiclly, Stamp Clerk
'-Mcloncy, Assistant License Clerk. Gov.
ngtOn is familiar with the business, having
filled the same position under Controllers Nc
Means and Dell. The appointment Of the gal
liant Gen. Ned Sanders will be received with
qualification throughout the State. lie is a
reliable, working Democrat, and has ever bat.
tied fcnrlcsSly in the front ranks Of the Demo
cratic party for its principles.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09
Petition in insolvency.

STATE OF CiLIr0ETIN lrC ~ coat . an,
Coun'H ~ ~ h"r,h". .H,l 60,
HENRY e HOOVER W. his CRI III ruES In - ~
ROT the r,ti.." 80: liza! =. iil,Nvr, At. .'i.
D,L.1r
D(ESi' ANT T. ~. o.,l,t !! > j, e, J,'i T4.,t
Vt thu t~r4tt rt7-+t l' - by g.tri.I4..i
T rrrr- - ir-.-lrr.'. ll-N e- lIt,,-a..e. L.
,n" APP" " 'o'"''' IT a'"'t',"i. "a pa 'GTt =
Ne 'urt iIJI' - C,I.'. ''. = u : Pa 'r
"t. Hp"ir! q - i,' - .r',t : j. - i '..
l. ur - t'I - ion u - ..''. 1T .trr r,'.-,f
thry can. Why the Irryrr 81 sn, In."I .l,nd
granted, i :ll'. .-'.t. a. - "Al'. ..,. h.,
be- ia, hArg'l frhn lbs I h. ..: ,iLi'tir, Iurslu.
q Tie StAtu',s -.s' ndc ai.'i pos G,!,
tie 3utaLtIc. it !ti. that a.. jl., al pos ,,.ii r.
against sad ln."y,hi De- stayed.
- M,u,..n,y ha:d AID ~ seal " sail G. Il.
i lttri" ,iI> l. ~ "Hic, q. City ~ Placer
/ - " ] yl!c, tbs al LAY ~ ~ '"'~r \ y l>;>
- A h. MALDKON t7-rk
John lline, Au'y for rrttuLcr [.c:y ~
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

BLocu l. nocHNAN, This entcrprising firm have
rctitted their storrr0om IN the mESt g...rc2t style
for the reception If their fall and winter goods,
which they ARE now receiving. We doubtif finer
stock Of goods can be found IN the State than that
under which their shelves aud counters will fairly
Voices inst purchased Nv the tasteful senior par,.
ncr Of the house. Everything necessary 10 the
Adornmrnt Of beauty-silks. satins, laccS, and u
thousand other articlrS,-can be fHund ut their CS.
adjustment aud, Bachman says. tut nstonshingly
low prices"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

--LATEST SrYLE-AtR recent examination be-
forc u jury in this city, mn attempt was made
to- identify defendant by proving up his wear
ing gear. One witness testified that the man
wan dressed in yellow hat and check shirt ;
another stated that he wore two Colts rcvOl-
vcrs and n double barrced shot gun; and II
third witness had to be sworn before they got
brcrchrs OF. the fellow.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

TnE CAnLE.--ln the windows of the jewel
ry establishments Of Charley ArvitlSSon and
+. F. BarSS, ON Main street, are exhibited spec
linens of the great Atlantic Cable, together
with Autographed fac-simile ofthc autograph
of Cyrus W. Field, certifying that he "sold
the balance Of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable
to McsSrS. Tiffany Co." Of New York.
The specimens are about four inches in length,
three (ourths Of M inch thick, and bound at
each end 10y brass frrulc. Neat breast. pins
and watch seals are manufactured out Of them.
We are indebted to Mr. ArvlSson, Of this city,
and to Mr.. J. ". Tucker, jcwcllcr, No. l25
Montgomery street, San Francisco, for Spcci-
mems Of the Cable.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

LtnIEs FESrIvAL.-The ladies' of the VI. f. Church,
of this city. Will hold festival ut the krokuk lI".
I'll, on Tuesday evening next The object vi the
festival is IN raise funds To finish the new parsonage
just built by III, Church. Tar price of admission
the privilege Of lartaking Of supper aud rniyinS
pleasant cvrIing, whnutrNtw. 'hargr, Wrirp>t
that it w b. wen rarouhcd, and Tint sutli ',"nt
money will h, received To cuahlr them Ia accom-
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

|. We are pleased to ANNOUNCE that Mr.. Gilbert,
the eminent artist has sepencd DagucTc4h
roomsat Mrs. N0ton'S, On Main street, nearlY.
tOppoSite the TheAter HIS Dagucrrcotypeei
Mclanotypcs, AHibrotypes and photographs
for Soitncss, dcEanct and accuracy are said
be unsurpaSsSd. lIs alae takea Photographic.
OH leather and warrants them to last ms long
as the matel iaI upon which they arc made"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

NoNApW.-On Thursday last old Winnie
muck, the cl.iei Of the Honey Lake III. ties,
with about twenty men, women and children
"f his tribe, passed through town on horse
''ack, az rant for Sacramento. Ninnrmuck
j. II remarkably intelligent Indian. and some
of his imperial body guard were line looking
braves. We hope our Sacramento ncighbors
fnny treat them kindly.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

lIorrS. AT the annual meeting Of II. II. &
l.. Co. No. |, holden on Thursday evening
October Tth, the following officers were elected !:
D, d. Johns, Foreman; John Farnham, Asst.
Foreman; a. Kahn, Treasurer; o. A. Gran
dali, Secretary; l.. 7. Carr and John Salmon,
Trustees, aud II. w. A. Worthen and John
WilletS, Delegates.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-09

Tho Government has granted permission to
Charley Weller, postmaster at San Francisco,
to visit Washington the coming winter to be
present at the settlement of his accounts