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Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30
The Sacramento Union.

Although We nera'ly read this par excellence indie.
pendent and impartial journal with attention. yet
an example Of It's remarkable generosity, in its issue Of
the 18th inst escaped notice until attention was
directed to IT, We refer to the elaborate article respecting
"congreSs and the Pacific Telegraph" wherein It preends
to give short history Of acts Of Congress In relation TO
the Ocean and Overland Telegraph One would suppose
ihata journal Of such respectaby would be the last to
give garbCd statement Of occurrences in matter so i'm.
portant and would be very far from throwing sur upon
Of CALIFORNIA; representatives in Congress In connec.
ton with work which science skill and
made the growing glory Of the age Our Senator Of
Scsson"-John b. Weer-dlstinguishcd himself by the
noble appeal he made for California, and II his vote re-
corded Sgansthc bill for Ocean Telegraph" were print
cd in letters Of gold would he honor sufficiently equal
to the spirit which dictated his action Mr. Weller voted
he did to draw attention to the necessities Of California
not to impede the advance Of prevent the progress
Of an undertaking. the Of which Ais the breast Of
every American with pride and joy.
The Union Doubt desires to he consistent by giving
passing hit at our Senator" by mean innuendo, but
We happen to have the record OF the debate give the
remarks Of our SENATOR and quite sure that eve
~ who will take the ouble read Them will be re-
wardcd and say, honor BE- to him whose whole feeling
with the people whose bchests he obeys
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

DR. l.. J. CkAPEAY.-Wc Nould direct the especial
attention Of inNaid' to perusa Of DIR. L. j. CtApka!
nrnt, 10 be found another column Of ills
paper, order to place the Of learned and
CAp"ri'nccd ply acIan within their reach. SO much III
has been inflicted OH the human family from the rCri
cous and ignorant practices Of ,m1Ircs that II
A. II Nc were fulfilling boundcn duty to maze known
where relief can Lc obtained. 10 those unfortunate
enough to safer from the effects OF sexual OF private
diseases, or their III IeaImCb lit, Chc'Tfy nd
DR.. L. J. CIapka! aS man Of rare scientific and mCdi
cal requirements, possessing all the reqniGiteS from
long experience and aekno~lc scd ski, for the
ecSSfu practice Of his profession. Having made sexual
complaints an especial study like the celebrated HI
cord, VI Paris, he is enabled to guarantee permanent
and speedy cure in all Of private chronic dis
ease, whether the effects OF contagiOn, Sefabu1e or
loss Of vnlity and in order H. at patients at dstanre
may avail themselves Of hiS nd ice, free by
letter open to them. The that have Of
the he has ecc some Of which we're
Of long standing, leads US to place much faith Dr.
CO efaeacy, aud commend him to the confidence Of
mento 81, below Montgomery, nearly opposite the pa
cite Mail Steamship Co.'S office. San Francisco.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30
Correspondence Of the Democrat.

OLD CAMP, Oct. "a, 1888.
EDITORS Democrat: Some weeks ago very pleas
ant, merry ind happy party met at Buzan's Bridge
To attend the wedding OF Mr.. G. Beniteau. Every.
thing went of in lee Calf rnia style. The bride
niggard Of his cheer. All the company heartily
concurred in wishing the happy couple health peace
and prosperity.
But alas for the mutabty of human hlppncss
Frail are the threads that bind US to life In month
from this wedding day one party to the wedding
was an inanimate corpse-.the other O weeping
widow. Brief was his period Of welded felicity -
Yet is hers also sad fate
Mrs. u. was married before. Her former husband
was killed, at Indian Diggings just one month after
she arrived in this State This, her second hus.
band, died one month after their marriage.
Mr.. Bcniteau was a native Of Canada, and a
brother Of Mr. Benteau Of Fair Play. He has been
doing business in this vicinity for several years and
was accounted stirring, industrious and very
clever and competent business man. lie was buried
at Fair Play. The Rev. Mr.. Freer, Of your city, at
tended and made some very appropriate and feeling
remarks. A4
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

MoRXINo STAR LODGE No. 90. i. O. o. F.-Coloncl
gard to the new Hall which the Odd Fellows intend
erecting this winter. The location ia an excellent
one, convenient and apart from the bustling noisy
portion Of our city. II is Stony Point, near the
Court House. The building will be OF polished
TWO stories high. The front will be adorned with
double rows Of Doric columns and the crown Of the
building elegantly embazoncd with tho initials Of
tae Order. The main Hall ON the second floor will
DO feet BY so in the clear, and be furnished with
articles symbocal of the Order. The roof will be
Of en. and the whole building frc.proof The rooms
ON the first floor will be rented to merchants. The
contract for building il has been awarded to McSsrs
Coil, Stiles and Pnrk, for the small sum of a. 1928
The work Is to be completed by the LIST of March
next This together with the new Court House
aud other improvements which are in contempla.
ton, will hereafter render Stony Point the grand
centre Of attraction.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

the DEvLSTEA-KETrLE.-Thc is, probably, no
portion Of the Continent which affords wider field
for geological research, thnn the Great Basin Of Dcs
crct or Utah. In that solitary, unexplorcd region
many curious salt lakes, the vestiges Of lost
ocean, tho waters Of which IRE so strongly im1rcg-
mated with saline matter that they are little else than
immense reservoirs Of salt solution. Vast rivers
mcander for hundreds Of leagues through sterile sol.
itudes and ut length mysteriously disappear in the
thirsty deserts. Immense dCpostes Of soda cause
the water in certain localities. to secthe aud ctier
vesce like boiling cnuldrons Springs Of sulphur.
and springs of boiling hot water, mountains Of snow
aud burning plains smiling valleys and vast depos-
ties Of subcrrnneRn ice, there, aud thousand 9TH
er wonders are to be seen in the Great American
Basin Lieutenant Sawtclle, Of the 9Th Infantry,
while the recent march across the continent, At
point about forty miles from where the overland
route first strikes the Humboldt, saw very singu-
lar natural curiosity, which, per compliment, We
will name the devils tca-kcttlc." On the very
apex Of a couicOl shaped mound. about eighty feet
warm water which had no apparent outlet, or inlet.
The water quite tepid and perfectly translucent,
and its surface was nearly on a level with the top
Of the cone which contained it, Various attempts
were made to athom this curious basin, but NO bot
tom could be found At the distance Of forty feet
ing fountains. the water Of which was intensely hot
Can any one explain the mystery of the devils
:"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

BtZANS BRIDGE, Oct o., 1888.
EDroEs DEMocEAT: The late rains have PLAYED
the devil with the river miuciS generally. Dams
have been broken, fumes SWEPT OIL claims filled up.
and the various ciCciciaS connected herewith start
cd in navigating the waters below. Many Gonna.
MES, however, having wisr rr, pared again>t these
early frcslciS, which are sure to occur month or
Two previous 10 The bona tide winter rams, will III
day Or two, BE- CHaUcd tn IcsIilnc operations. But
the maj "rity viii be forced to climb the hills and
seek il the lorg neglected. Gul, les and ravnrs for
employment, which now. Happily, the well supplied
di;chcS will render available Already urc the W.
ri"ilS mining camps show ing signs ofrrur niEg an.
nation. Indian Diggirgs. CcJaiv.llc, Fair Play.
and C"yOtavir, which Lave So long lain in state
# most distressing lcLnrgy are now thanks to the
late daS! 81 cold water, woke up, and preparing for
u vigorous Mlilicr canI algn against The hidden
treasures which are so richly scattered throughout
their hills and deep canons. The indications for u
rich winter harvest HIc everywhere invnrnblc.--
This part Of tie county is known "a possess some
Of the best mineral grounds within its borders
They arc easily worked and when water is abund-
ant never fail I" rtmnn,rae handsomely for the Ia.
Dor invested. would suggest 10 the Two or three
hundred gentlemen Of leisure. who Eairuhisc your
city, that here is IN excellent place for acquiring
good appetite with the means I, for Slt. Is .ug it
aad a condition for enjoying good nights sleep,
Injuries 10 which they Lave ir II long TING been
strangers.
TLc ri III II n are not tic only attraction over
here" We've -" some vt tie LD"st farming Lands,
the best stock ranges, the most magnificent maj bic
qunrrya. the biggest tees, and mos Of them the
truest Democrats. and last but mos; in;puriuE' the
best looking girls that be- scared up in FL bora
do county. or out oft so MeSsrs Editors or rather
Mr.. Sen. Editor, If you don't want To be captured
by hoops and pettIcoats cross not the Middle Pork
OF tue COSTUMES
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

GRTZzLIEs ARoUND.-The recent snow storm in the
mountains has driven these ferocous monsters down
into the warmer atmosphere Of the valleys and those
who have occasion to travel through the woods viii
DO we'll to keep sharp look ont for them. On Sun.
day last, while man named Mead was out bunting,
on the old Carson Valley rond, he came suddenly
upon large grizzly. and being q good mnrksman,
concluded to shoot the bear through the neck aud
kill 1t as he had frequently served Others Accord.
ingly be bla1ed away, and supposing he had accom-
plished his purpose, proceeded into the bushes in
search Of bis game. Like the fellow who went after
the Know Nothiugs, he found Ursa Major, but to
his surprise, the beast was only wounded, and mad.
ened with pain, instantly sprang upon his persecu-
Tor. The hunter concluded to try the old game Of
fcignng dead, and fell upon his face, but the mad
bear was not TO be deceived in that way, but nmc.
diatcly began TO chew up his man with savage
ferocity. For wonder, Mead was not killed out
right. but escaped with his life, and on Monday last
was brought to the County Hospital most shocking.
" mangled Last Tuesday, near Sly Park, in this
county, another man, whose name we have not learn
Cd was attacked by a grizzly and subsequently
found dead and torn to pieces. As an evidence OF
the terrible ferocty Of the grizzly the body of the
man was completely severed into three pieces.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30
Another Rmearkable Cure of Dyspep-

BosroN July 3, 1881.
Gentlemen :-Agreeably 10 your suggestion, gives
easure to state that FIVE weeks ago purchased
two bottles Of your Uey0eadrd tera and commence
using the same according TO direetonS and experienced
the hAppieEt enects.
had been troubled with dyspepsia SbOut three years
During the warm season, anG at times obliged to
give up all attention to business and although had the
advice Of many good phyAiciADs, confined for six
weeks TO the house and continued to grow until
took your medicne almost cured Of every dis.
agreeable symptom and able to do business usual
The whole credit Of my restoration health 10 due to
the Ory0endted Bittsrs. Your Obedent servant
ABNEK SMITH.
Central Square East Boston.
Seth W. Fowle Co, 1888 Washington st. Boston, Pro.
prietors Sold by their agents everywhere.
Sold BY Henry Johnson Co. Wholesale Druggists lI6
Washington street, San Francisco sole agents for the Pa
eihc coast.
PETIT CHoATE and R. WHITE. Agents for Placer
Vile.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30
Oceanic Telegraph.
sESArE-January 22d, 1856.

sESATE-January 22d, 1856.
"Mr wriIrN-I regret very much that shall he COM
PEELED tn vote against this BILL have been la the habit
OF voting with my friend from Texas, in regard all
sures which he reports to increase the mail facilities Of
this country but II our Government has 100000
year to invest in Magnetic Telegraph in my Judgment
they had better spend that amount in constructing line
We are now within ten days OF Great Britain and You
within thirty days Of your possessions the Pacific You
are not satisfied with getting intelligence from England
every ten days and you now desire to have daily and
at the same time you VIII take steps to bring California
and the Pacific coast nearer the Federal Government
MIR RrSI-Ay friend Ia mistaken. introduced a bill
here and voted for one appropratng 200 for that
purpose
Mr. wEIR-.I will show the bill that was pasucd by Con-
EresS In lS6S. Here It Ia:
That Hiram o. Alden and James Eddy their
and assigns, are hereby authorized and empowered to
sruct at their own expense line Of Telegraph from such
point the Mississippi Missouri Rivers az they may
select through the Public Lands belonging the United
States, which lands the right Of way, two hundred
feet In width for that purpose hereby granted to
francisco In California; In as direct line practicable"
There Ia what you have done for the construction Of
Telegraph from the Atlantic to the Pacific You have aim.
ply authorized these men, at their expense 70 tro
the Public Lands and construct that Telegraph.
MI PRESIDENT need not sny that In my Judgment II Is
connection with the Pacific coast than with Great Britain
II this country involved In war, California and the
whole Pacific coast must necessarily be detached from the
Cnlon until could attain the ascendancy Of the ocean,
and that might us some time When the bill to which
have alluded was psndnE we proposed to give The com
hundred thousand acres believe, Of land that wholly
unoccupicd and worthless to the Government aid the
construction that Geographic line; aud the Senate voted
Il down. They perfectly willing that the company
should construct the line at their expense, and 10
NJ OF liberalty, allowed them to have the right
OF why TO the width oftwo hundred feet through the pub
lie lands.
Now here Is proposition urged by the Senator from
Texas and reported by his committee, TO enable us hold
closer communication with Great Britain In the event Of
war, that communication will be invaluable to the British
Government but wholly vauelcss to In q state Of
peace, grant you there will be many commercial advan-
taGeS resulting from and the tax fer should fall on the
commercial interests Of the country Let those who pro.
pose to pay for It. In the meantime you have any
spare money In the Treasury suggest you the propre
ty Of approPriatng for the construction Of Telegraph
your possessions the Pacific At all shall not
vote for this submarine Telegraph until you have shown
some disposition to give closer connection with my
-
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

TO Holders Of III Dorado
County Warrants.
COUNTY TREAsrHER's oIVIcE, !

COUNTY TREASrHEpS OFFICE,
October 3oth, 1855.
A IL persons holding Warrants registered upon the
"A sc'erai funds Of n Dorado County, Of the follow
ing lumber and registry, hereby notified to present
lhe same for payment at the County Treasurer Once
within SIXTY days from MONDAY, the let day Of
November 1885, or the money will he applied to the pay
mrnt uf Warrants next In order Of rvghtTy III accord
ancc with the provisions Of act of the Legislature
approved March 3lSt, 1857. The interest oil said War
rants Will be stopped from and amer that date.
4. u. PARK,
Treasurer Of Fl Dorado County. California.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

FATAL ACCIDENTAL Drockliss' Bridge, on Mon.
day last. while the carpenters we're arranging tho
ground for butmcnt of the new bridge over the
South Fork, several tons Of rock became detached
from the steep hillside above the work, and the av
canche rushing down with frightful force, carried
away portion Of the old bridge. and so severely
injured Robert Harrad that he died shortly after.
wards. The deceased was brought to town on Tues.
day laat and Coroner DOugherty held an inquest
upon the body. The following is the substance Of
the verdict Of the COroners jury s-
1--WE, the jury, find that deceased, Robert liar.
rad, is native Of Ohio. aged about 81 or Is years
that he came to his death BY the caying of point
OF rocks near Brockliss' Bridge in this county,
While working for j. g. PlummCr, on the 25th day
OF October, 1855"
Mr.. Harrad has for some time past, been resi-.
dent Of this city, and has been particularly noted
for his quiet, unobtruSivo disposition and gentle.
manly department
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30
wistar,s BalsAnn of Wild Cherry;
Esr lEnEDY EvER KNOWN


For Coughs Colds Asthma, Group BronehAS Influenza,
bleeding Of the Lungs Difficult Breathing Pain or
Weakness Of the breast Side, First Stages Of Con-
sumption, &c.
In short this Ba,am peculiarly adapted to every dis
ease Of the Lungs and Liver.
Wild Cherry has long been known to posSeSs important
medicinal properties This fact is familiar 10 every ma
tron in our land and Physicians often prescribe In dr.
ferent forms for variety Of complaints. Tar also has
been equally noted for It's virtues and SOME Physicians
WHOSE fame Is familiar the whole country, have gone 50
far a. 70 declare that Consumption could DO cured
ueIess owing doubt to their ignorance In preparing
and administering 1t difficulty entirely Obviated
by patient experience aud long experiment.
The extraordinary medicinal powers possessed by these
two substances now, for tho 6rst time combined and
embodic! in DR.. wISTAR'S BAi.SAM OF WILD CHERRY.
by chemical process everything dreicous use
less rejected that what the most txtraor
binary and truly ecacous remedy all KINDS Of pull
monary and liver diseases known to man.
EH-BE CACTl0CS-As there many COUNTER
PElTo. look well the signature before purchasing take
none unless 1t has the name Of Henry Wstar, ". D.,
Philadelphia" and sanford Park" engraved the
outside wrapper. All others BISS Limitations.
Sold by all respectable Druggists.
PARK WHITE, General Agents, l9S Washington ST.,
San Francisco Also Importers and JobborS Of all Genu-
Inc Patent Medicines.
PETIT 1 cHOATE, Piacervils, Agents for Fl Dorado
County.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

Billy Bausman, a clever and talented gentleman,
has consented 10 allow his friends to defeat him for
the ScnatorShip in Sacramento. lie is an indcpcnd-
emit LMion- party noTprincpc candidate, and ex.
poets to carat all the trimmers fence men and dis
affected in the moral city Of the plains. The Brods
and Blacks, Billy. will support Ferguson, and the
Democrats the candidate who cntertans and sup.
ports their principles. Don't get frightened and
back out; your overwhelming defeat may deter
others from pNtting confidence in the promises of
card si9ns~ Depend upon it, you are victim of
misplaced confidence.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

which Do you prefer elected 70 the
Iss o. Aneolnf AoCETAH DRnOcRAT please anSWer-
PsS10S Ar0wS.
Unhesitatingiy and without circumlocuiion, en-
phasieaiiy and unequivocally, Douglas Are you
Satis0edf Now, SIR IN the event that the Democra.
ey nominate James Buchanan for the Presidency in
1850. and the opposition David C. Broderick. (which
would you prefer 10 see elected" PrVsident-Buch.
snsn or Broderick No dOdging-give US q cate.
RorIcal answer.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

LIGHT AuEAD.-It is gratifying to notice the encr-
ny with which the present proprictors Of the gas
works-Messrs. CarsuE, Melvin and CnIcord-nre
pushing forward this much needed work. Laborers
are at work on Main street preparing the way for
the main pipes. and in short time we shall witness
our city illuminated with gus. II will be less costly
We IRE assured, than candles or camphene, and
emits a clearer and more brilliant light.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

band Of pure, unadulterAted cullud pussons, +"
seven in number, are giving concerts in the South
ern part Of the State. They have been very sue
eeSsfu, and are reported to be excellent singers aud
dancers. The only drawback to their performance
' the peculiar fragrance that spreads itself around
loose" when they get in "wcaving way"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

Whatcom, magnificent city in expectancy some
months ago, is gone in-1USte't up-caved All the
not anticipating lively times "whcn the river falls, -
have sopcd for more prosperous and less nhospit-
able region. few nude Indians ARE lett in charge
ofthe public buildings and the fabulous wealth that
wasn't found.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

ISDIAx KILLEO.-COi Jack johnson informs rs
that on the night Of the QOth between the hours Of
II and ~, 40 Indian from Costumes river came to
Che tribe camped near his ranch, and without any
provocatiOn deliberately shot one of the leaders
through the head-kiIIing him instantly. Although
the moon was shining brightly stthc time and the
murderer was instantly pursued. yet he escaped
The Chief Of the tribe las sent parties in search
of him.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

tits said that the city OF the Saints, nOtwthstand.
Ing the extraordinary number Of birhE, is rapidly
diminishing in population. Three hundred women,
II 10 rumorcd, have recently renowned the Mormon
faith, abandoned the bed and board of the prophets
and left the city in disgust in defiance Of tho orders
Of brother Brigham.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

DANGEROUS AssAuLr.-At the village Of Ringold
IN this nsigbbOrhOod, on Sunday afternoon last,
difficulty occurred between McCIoud and wm Tau.
ner, In which the latter received blow on the head
from rock. which, It is said. caused fracture Of
the skull. We learn that the injury is serious and
may prove fatal
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1858-10-30

The San FrancisCO 1inStrels. decidedly tho best
tTOspe that ever visited the mines, played the first
aTnighte Of TIE week, In Misplace 70 good houses
kago9sa dancing, Christy'S dr0llery, the singing Of
90. Bsss Of their songs ere sxquisitely beautiful,
end were 20 FeaaFdod By the audience judging from
tie hearty applanss they ELECTED. We hope they
may be greeted with crowded houses wherever they
psFfUrIm.
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Taxpayers, Last Notice !!

TIVE LIST or ALL DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS, for
1855 also, for the years 1885, 1855. and 1857 will be
prepared Tor publication Saturday preceding the
third Monday In November next GR-Those wishing 10
avoid the cost VI publication must pay previous 10 that
day. Mr. EiSTNER, "-'
Tax Collector Of ~ Dorado County
PineeTVlle, October eSrd,- s6=f32tfl
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BRANCH Road FrHp

DISSOLUTION OF coPARTNERsHIP.- The CO.
PaTtnsrshiP heretofore existing between John A.
mScn y; w. bAchman, formerly Of MOkelumne Hill,
CalaveTas County, was, the 22nd Of October 1855
dissolved BY mutual consent Of the parties.
JOHN A. MOCH alone IL authorized to collect debtS
'no nE0 ana Wall continue the business 10 Placer
WIFE, JNO. A. M0CH,
H. v. BAcMMAN.