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Jan. II, ls50-dAw "
Legal Notice.
ER0OKR CARTER.

LG40l NOt1C0s
To ]. BROOKS CARTER.
NOU are hereby notified that there IL now on Ole
i IN the once Oh the Clerk Of the District Court
Of Lee County, Iowa, Ut Fort Madison petition q
J. W. Stmpson, claiming Of yos the sum u
$685. 60 100, and interest 81 10 per cent. peg
annun on ,o56 from Nov. 4th 1858, calculated -
payable annually, en- three certain promiasosy
notes executed by you to him. Also, praying
against you the force losure Of mortgAgs sxs-
cuted by you to him Nov. Attn, 1856, upon ~
front ends, one hundred feet deep, Of lots 60
and two, block one hundred and eighty, In City
Of Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, given TO secure
said notes for the purchase money Of said real
ss.sfs also praying Judgment against you for
amount claimed, and sale Of said ground, and
the foreclosure Of ali your interest in the SANS and
for other and further relief. And that uAies yos
appear and answer thereto or before the morn
ing of the second day Of the next term OF said
Court, TO be holden on third Monday In May,
A. d. 1859. At Fort Madison, lows, judgment
will be rendered against You by default.
NOBLE 4 STRONG,
Feb. Is. Is5o-d1m Plaintiffs Ait'ys.
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Pixies Peak Miners Boots

i HAVE a iot VI Double-Soled WATERPROOF Mi
l. ners' Boots on hand, which i will sell cheaper
than the same quality can be had in this city.
Persons laying in outfit will please bear this In
mind and call at the Hoot and shoe Em.
p0Ktum, Is Main-si.
/ have the best selection Of material from which
TO manufacture to order, ever kepyin this city, and
will get up Boots and shoes Of Every description
on the shortest notice.
Miners who wan. long tops aid extra heavy soles,
should call In and leave their orders for Boots i'm
mediateiy
Women's French Calf Boots and Shoes made to
order. n. A. DUKE.
feb2sd
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For Pixies Peak
q . II ID M 1. IN IL s
r. ]. ALBRIGHT EHCN,

No. 40 Maln-st. st. LOUIS
Ii AVE on hand, aud for sale low, complete
4 stock Of firearms suitable for emigrauts Cross
ing tho Plains, comprising, in part, American
Rides, English Fowling pieces, ki6e and Shot
guns comb ned, Colts Pistols and Aliens new Re-
peater, Of nil sizes from 3 to inch, and the best
Pist toll NOW in use, U. y. Rifles, gun material anu
All orders sent by mail will receive prompt atten-
tion, and be sent of by Express or otherwise.
Remember ALBRIaHT6, No. 40 Main-st.,
Sign Of the Gilt Double Gun.
- 4 sample e -ctd srem The Mine. can be
seen In the window. feb8dAwl
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KeOkuk Nursery.

ry, Currant, Raspberry, Blackberry 1.-THE Lawton)
Bushes. strawberry Plants, Rhubarb, Evergreens,
Roses, &C., for sale at the lowest cash prices.
Having been in the business for the past eight
years, are prepared to furnish Trees which have
been tested and to give all necessary instructions
with regard to their culture.
All orders filled promptly.
Nursery on the Plank-rosd, near the city.
KAY l. BERNARD.
Keokuk, Iowa, Jan. 10, '5S-ddw3m
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OMNIBUS NOTICE.

TTsHE OMNIBUS will call for passengers--ran
or shine, day OF niehtin any part Of the city.
All orders left wth il. h. Tewkshury, ut the Rail
road and Steamboat Office, opposite the Billings
House, will receive prompt attention. Leave your
orders and procure ticket and you can rest as
sured that sou eill be called for. Ordinary Bag
gage free. Tickets 10 cents.
p. Shaving the largest spring wagon In the
cay, IL ps4el - i.ose i.as.os al.. -
niture on the shortest notice.
teb2ldbm w. =. WINS.
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Flour, Flour, Flour !!
462 Barrels

EXTRA, FANCY AND sUFEHEANE
brands In store, purchased before the late Id
ID vance, and will be sold, wholesale or retail,
at the lowest market price.
We have SUPERIOR article made from Winter
Wheat selected with care for Our own trade, and
which we will guarantee to make - good bread %
any brand in this market, "Qaincy" not excepted:
we are ceiling this article to the best judges of
Flour in the city, who pronounce II uDsarpassed.
KELLOGG BIk6E,
No. 14Q Main-st.
N.B.-Flour delivered to any part OF the city
promptly.
Jan. Is, '59-d
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NOTICES hereby given to the owners OF the
lots desert bcdn the foregoing list, in the
City Of Keokuk, Lee County and State of Iowa,
ON said described lots des grated in the above list
by the City Council Of said city for laying side
walks, and for McAdamixing, Trimming, CURLING
and Gutterngin front thereof, and unless pay ment
be made the taxes levied and all costs, before
the oath day Of March, A. II. 1859 the said lots,
so much thereof us shall b. necessary todischarge
said taxand costs, will be cold on the day afore'
said, at the Mayors Office in said city, between
the hours Of 8 clock and 5oclock p. IN.
G. C. STEVENS,
Collectoroi theCity OF Keokuk.
March e. l65g-dta
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CABUS' HAIR CUTTING
AND
SHAVING ROOM,

Main Street Doors ADORE the Billings Houa.
HAlK-CuTTING done according TO Physiog-
Ii nomy and the principles Of the Coitsur.
Hair and Whiskers dyed TO perfection, either
brown or black.
The Proprietor calls special attention to his style
Of Hair Cutting, and challenges the profession.
feb22-ddwIy
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The Cleveland Powder Company.
KELLOGG n BsHGE. Agents.
No. I49 Main street, ..kEchIh, low "A.
nFFER FOR SALE, in quantities to auit, tho
~ following varieties Of Powder
R,te-TG. FIG. and FFfG. in p. III, and
63th kegs.
FFFG. in eases Of p j ID. cantsters.
"a
Blasting and Mlnng-F. Eff and o. rs ID. Kegs.
SAFETY Fuse ut wholesale ard retail.
We will furnish the above Powder by single pack
age, at lowest market rate.
We will furnish merchants, contractors and quar-
rymcn, quantities upon the lowest terms, and de-
liver to them here, thereby saving 10 them all risk
Of transportation. In all cases We VIII suAnAsrEl
our powder TO give satisfaction.
Consumers of powder buying in 8, 10 or ~ kee
lots, can save money by buying OF us
Sportsmen can buy Of US At retail
POWDER in and Id. canisters, and any desired
quantity.
Snor, by pound, bag or keg.
Gus Cars, by the box or thousand.
KELLOGG 4 B1kGE.
dec24d6w No. Law Main a.
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Nebraska and south Iowa Railroad.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of
IN the Nebraska and south Iowa Railroad Compa-
ny that y meeting Of she Stockholders will be
held Mt KE0SAUQUA, on the 24th OF March |,
1853, for the purpose Of holding an election for
Directors Of said road Other business Of inpor-
lance to the progress Of the road will be brought
before them for their consideration.
BY order. II. MAlNE, secy.
kcosauaua, March 5, l6be-dtd
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RARE OPFOKTUNiTXI
GOsA chance Tor = Mechanic or In.
DOrcFy
A SMALL FARM, 50 acres, good new frame
"A house, and new steam Saw Mill, with Lath
Machine, Be-; said mill can clear from $4,000 to
- 900 per annum, when "thc hard times are gone,
eone Away;'s said land IL situated In Soutn ern
Michigan; good climate, splendid soil, well "a.
tered, 40, 10.
Also, 800 acre farm in Northern lows 6ns soil,
we'll watered, &C.
Either Of the above farms will be exchanged fol
good house and lot IN Kookuk.
Inquire Of ). PAkMELE,
Nov. /, '68-d6m No. 674 Main-st.,
.5 KeOkuk, Iowa.
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OY SrERS &!

OYSEEHS!
maltbY,s Baltimore OysteFs.
DEINa Agents for this celebrated brand Of Oys
Dtsr, We shall always be in supply, and we shall
sell at retail or by the case rs low ~ any other
6rst class brand Hotels, Saloons and Families can
always depend upon tho FnxsHsEss, OF those oner-
Cd for sale by us.
KELLOGG l. BIKGE,
dee24dkw No. LAO Main street.
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BIRDS NEST NURSERY
BURLINGTON, IOWA.

BURLINGTON, IOWA.
A PPLES, Pears, Cherries, Peaches, Plums, APP
n ricots, Nectarines, Qaincss, Grape Vines, Fill
berts, Chestnuh, Mu1bcrries, Gooseberries, Cur
rants, Raspberries, Strawberries, Rhubarb, DC.
Evergresne, Shade Trees, Ornamental Shrubs,
Vines and Climbers, Roses, Pmones, Phloxes, Lii
lies and Hardy Flowering Plants In great variety,
embracing a complete assortment OF
Fruit and Ornam entail Trees.
Shrubs and Plants OF every description worthy OF
cultivation in the West Stock OF the best quali-
~ and prices as low Ms elsewhere.
Dwarf Pears, Dwarf Apples, Dwarf Peaches,
dc. Also, Green House and Beddng-out Plants,
embracing fine collection Of the most popular
and splendid new Dahlias, Fuchsias, Heiotropes,
Nerbenas, Chrysahthemums, Perpetual or Ever
blooming Roses, Gladiolus, Iigridias, DC.
mA-Catalogues with prices furnished gratis to
ali applicants who enclose stamp to PtSfay post
age. NEALLGi, BROTHERS BUN,
mch3d2w Burlington, lows.
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H o / Y D 4 Y
PRESENTS
Mt Cost
FINHE subscriber having a stock of FANCY
GOODS HOOhs. FANCY STA
TIONERY. &c. which 10 not connected With
his regular business, is DESTROYS Of closing them
cut, and will, during the coming Holidays,
Sell them at Less than their origi.
nal Cost!
They consist of GOLD PEN and PENCIL CASES,
Ladies' Work Boxes,
Ladies' Bags, various kinds;
Ladies' Fans,
Pearl Portmonaies,
Leather do
Jet Bracelets, &c.
Bibles, Prayer Books, Miscellaneous Books.
CHRISTMAS GAMES,
Adapted to the present season, for both large and
small children.
Paint Boxes,
Brushes,
Perfumery,
Fancy Stationery, &c.
VIM. u. GERRING,
Dec22l Main-st., bet. 9th 9Th.
CoLI.IEKs AHoHERTsON.
Gro ers,
Ne. rs Main street, between Third and Fourth,
KEaKuK, IOWA.
L,REsH oYsTERs-4o cents per can, warrant
coLLIERs Il ROBERTSON,
jan29d rs Main-st.
| rRANBERkIES s boxes just received and for
~ sale by GOLFERS d ROBERTSON,
! jan29d IS Main-st.
| BAKERS No. CHoo0LATE-For sale by
ID CoLLIEKS d ROBERTSON,
! jan29d rs Main-st.
DRUAEs-In kegs and boxes--for sale by the
/ / pound. GOLFERS ROBERTSON,
| jan29d rs Main-st.
! I>RESH TOMATOES-In cans--for sale by
t L GOLFERS 4 ROBERTSON,
| jan2ed 70 Mainst.
A ssokTED PIE FkUIIs--For sale BY
"a CoLLIERs l. ROBERTSON,
jans9i rs Main-st.
! DRIME w. Il. CHEESE--For sale by
| i GOLFERS ROBERTSON,
jan29d Is Main-st.
/ DoTATOEs-A prime lot just received and for
[ sale by CoLLIKks ROBERTSON,
jan29d rs Main-st.
DlCKLED HERRINas NO. i, MACkEREL
/ II all nv
GOLFERS ROBERTSON,
jan29d Is Main-st.
! l. NLOUR--A choice lot of Extra Flour on hand
- = toLLIERs ROBERTSON,
jan29d rs Main-st.
ID sale by GOLFERS d ROBERTSON,
ian29a rs Main-st.
KEDRUK FEMALE SEMINARY.
TIME THIRD TERM Of the "Keokuk Fema
1 Seminary" will open on MONDAY, JANU
AIRY 3iat, In the second story of DR.. sanford
building, corner Of 9th and Concert streets.
The Board Of Trustees of this Seminary, electe
from various relt ious denominations and repre-
senting large part OF the Christian community
desires by the united and operative efforts of tn
friends If education to establish gradually sue
n al Institution as our city requires.
The Principal Of the Institution Is Rev. G.
l. WILLIAMS, to whom, or TO the Secretary of tl
Board applications for tb, admission of pupi
may be made
In the Primary Department, young misses frol
six to ten years Of age may be received, under tt
care Of Miss Urmston, it's present teacher, who n
ceives all the incomes of that department.
- The charges for tuition will be So and IS in Il
VI ordinary English studies, with small addition
sum for inciden tai expenses. For Latin, Frenc
German, dc., extra charges wi ii be made.
- Itis desirable that persons designing to becor
Tor pupils be present punctualiy on the first of Il
Session VIM. THOMPSON,
President OF the Board Of Trustees.
HENRY SrRoNG, Sec'y.
a. Keokuk, Jan. %. 1859-d
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Peach, Plum and Cherry Trees, either Standard or
Dwarf, Grape Roots or Cuttings Curran,, Coos
barry, Raspberry and Blackberry bushes. together
with Evergreens and Ornamental Shrubbery, will
receive prompt and faithful attention.
Trees delivered IN any part Of the City free Of
charge. ~
Nursery Grounds in the Western part of the
City, on Des Moines Avenue. ~
q. @. HILTON,
(Late HubbcH Hilton.)
Keokuk, Sept. 6, 1858-dAw
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CLOTHING! CLOTHING !!
'rice Oh to Suit the Times !!

Prize Oh TO Suit the Times
q POLLOCK go. aro now resolving =
% large, we'll selected and splendid stock OF
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING,
And can supply Gus TONERS with any thing us1ally
called for in their line, from coarse TO superhns
and from plain to very handsome. It's no use TO
sxpatiats; they have Just the articles for hard
times, beth In quality, style and price. All they
1T ID that oustomcrs call with EkrCash In haAd
and get great bargains.
Remember the place--ns 1t door 70 Dinners 6a-
loon, on Third ST., between Main and johnson.
sepIId b. POLLOCK a co.
More Now Goods from the East.
VyHlS day received, II lot u 0ne BrOadcloths,
III Black Doeskins, Fancy Gas simere !, Rich Vol
vets, Ia, ELLIOT II. SAITH,
Tailor ana Draper,
Decl0d 70 Main-st., bet. "a and I'd.
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Mississippi Valley Nursery.
WESTERN GROWN TREES FOR
THE WESTy

WIT II several years
w experience the Pro-
prietor eau now furnish
FRUIT TREES A N d
SHRUBBERY, accitma-
ted, and found to succeed
In the West.
Many Of these Trees
are Of extra size, and
have produced 6ne speci-
mems Of fruit the past sea-
son. These interested are
invited to call and cx-
amino for themselves.
n~r 49, 4nv v~a1a DnAN
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Drugs, Medicines,

IuM oPIuM-Turkey, just received and for
~ sale low by Il. j. " WILKINSON,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
AMID s6 Main-st.
r INsEED, Lard and Sperm Oil, in store and for
IL sale low by A. WILKINSON,
Sign OF the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
ian22d 96 Main-st.
CPIkITs Turpentine, Alcohol and Spirit Gas,
~ in store and for sale at the lowest market rate
by A. j. WILKINSON,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
jan22d 96 Main-st.
LNLAF0RINd EAIhACTS.--Meakim's cslebTa-
l. ted extracts Of Rose, Mace, Orange, Nutmeg
and Cloves Wright 4 uauels extracts of Lemon,
Vanilla and Celery, for sale by
A. j. WILKINSON,
Sign of the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
feb Id SO Main-street.
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EtliOlss Debates.
TIyHE Debates in the several State Cow entions
i on the adoption Of the Federal institution a
recommended by tina General Convention ct Phila-
dclphia in 1887, together with the Journal of the
Federal Convention, Luther Martins Letter,
Yates Minutes, Congressional Opinions, Virginia
and Kentuck Resolutionsc s $500, and other IL
lustrations OF the Constitution; In i've volumes
for sale at OGDEN, BR0WNELL d CO.'S
fsb1sd cIrr Book SzoaE.
A I4AnIES, FANCY HAIM PINS.
ANOTllER large assor tment just received It No.
az Main-st., between I'd and Sd.
jan3ldlw BAILEY L BLISS.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24

A WoMAN PASSING AS A MAN FOR FoRrY
YEARs-A most extraordinary revelation was
made Mt mn inquest recently, before the corO-
ncr for Salf,rd, England. The body Of a man
was found in the HIuice at Mode Wheel, on the
river Ive, and in the evening m inquest was
held On inquiry, it was found that the de-
ceased, who went by the name of Harry
Stokes, WIS in fact woman that SHE had
worked as brickSetter for about quarter oi
a century; that she had been twice married
during that period; had kept beer shop in
Manchester during the carly part Of her ca
reer but in every way conducted herself as
a man. The jury, after an examination. rc-
tuned ,rr,lict &C "found 'lrowncl."
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24

CHRISTINA. PnEsENTs The Book Score OF
Mr. Nugcnt i. the great place Of resort for per
sons in search Of elegant Christmas presents.
We noticed Yesterday q'.'c throny Of laiic,
and gentlemen passing i'll and out Of hi, csab-
li>hntnt in search Of souvcticrs for their
f!indS, or toys f"r the little felix's. His stock
is complete consisting Of rarr, elegant and
vaaaIIl, BOOKS Of every description, fancy ar.
,iclcs, music, and great variety OF toys, many
Of which are v"'4a, and wonderful in their
construction. Should any of our friends wish
to present Us copy OF "Wcb>ter's illustrated
Dictionary or any other desirable book, they
can fud it at Nugcnts.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24
CAUTION.

We caution all persons from buying trees from HawkerS
and PedeTs who pretend to have trees from Nursery
Twill out vouchers from but would advise nil TO scud
-r orders direct 10 through authorized agents,
when they will be to get Trees to their labels
Trees ordered from the Nursery, will b. packed with the
greatest and will be in much better order for planting
than trees long exposed for sale In hauling them about
through the country. Persons planting cut Orchards,
he careful IN plntT In; the best varieties
Of Fruit Early planting when practicable, Is particularly
recommended.
Catalogues containing full descriptions Of stock and
prices sent free tn all applicants Al orders must be
cOnpnmied with the cash to receive attention.
Address A. r. SMITH,
~, J street, Sacramento.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24

CLorulyn.--t.lkuS \. Kahn, Uncle Tan
ncnwald, Banbcrgcr q Silbcrman, Francis
and MaiE Lcyison all have full stocks Of cloth
Ing embracing every article necessary to the
comfortable or elegant rigging up Of the outer
man. Should any h0"'Jre in our midst be
stability cad during the holidays, it will not
be the fault Of the above gentlemen. They
have splendid asSOrtments Of goods, aud are
anxious to sell them at low prices.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24

The darkics Of Cleveland {Ohio.) have de-
batting club, and they recently passed the fol-
lowing resolution, which was decided in the
Affirmative, by the votes Of their white broth.
rem, who participated in the debate:
Rrsolre, That it is the duty of the frceen Of the
North to go to Charleston and liberSte dohH Hr
Guess the "frcemen of the Month" from
prudential considerations, diSrcgarded "the
duty" imposed upon them by the darkicS Of
Cleveland.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24
Garden Seeds.

We Invite the attention Of dealers and planters 10
very extensive and general assortment Of Vegetable Seeds
all of ourIowm raising The crop Of this years growth
which squire anh sure TO vcgcat" hold out great In
ducrments parties purchasing by wholesale, stock
being very large. The increasing dcmand for the Seeds Of
growing, have compelled us TO enlarge opera
t0ns aud have accordingly prncurcd alO"r farm
prcssy designed md adapted for that business and
associated with in that department Mr. James H. Saul
who for the last five years has been foreman of this Esta
slment.
Persons In giving orders for seeds will please send sepa-
rnte from Nursery Stock We will ,r for CASH less
price than be purchased in any part Of the State
Trees Plants md Seeds packed with the greatest to
insure them In transportation to any pa, Of the Pacific
Coast
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24

ISsrALLED.-The following Brothers were
installed officers Of Diamond Lodge No. 20, F.
and a. NJ, by p. NJ Westcott, on Friday eve
ming, Dec. 10th, 1859: w. n. Muflicy. w. NJ;
II. KroSs, 8. w; P. j. Mcighan, J. w.; \.
SeisbuttcI, Sec; F. Ellen, Treasurer; W. Tur-
ley, S. d.; G. II. Carter, j. d.; c. F. II. Mnlo-
ry, Tyler; II. Baker and P. o. Sopcr, Stew
srdS, and G NJ. Adams, Marshal.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24
On the a1.t day of December,

IA D. 1859, At 10 O'Clock A. NJ, all the right, title and
interest said Defendant had the 18th day February
A. d. 1856, at any time thereafter. in and to the fol
lowing described morgagc property, wit certain
piece parcel Of Land situated lying and being the
County and State Aforesaid and adjoining the Village
Of Georgetown the Southwest ut the old
Georgetown Spring, running in Northcrly direction,
with the enclosure, crossing the road to tho Of
the fence, which Is the Northeast thence for
~ rods westwardy with the direction Of the fence
from thence in SOuthery direction to the top
hill, to stake from thence Eastcrly to Dr. T. o. Roy :
fence from thence, with his fence TO the place Of be
ginning containing ten acres less. together
with all and singular the teneents, Entertainments and
appurtenanceS.
W. J. BCRWELL,
Sheriff Of Fl Dorado County. Cal.
shcrif's oS-", Plaeervls, Dee. Ieth, 4. y. lS'V.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24

Thomas jefferson, the great
apostle Of Democracy, once said that a. the
old Fcdcrali>ts would, at some future day. at
tempt to get into power by stealing the name
Of Republican," The hlfllthcnt of the proph-
c+y Inns been reserved for our day and gcncr-
alton. The old enemies Of the Democratic
party under new name, arc fighting under
the black flag of Rcpublicanism.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24

The Washington States and Union says it
i stated that a large combination is organizing
in Washington, to lobby the Oregon war debt,
which amounts 10 several millions Of dollars.
through Congress. II is aSccrtained that an
agent was sent to the Pacific by bankers a
year ago TO buy up claims for prominent and
wealthy parties. The scheme will he thor
Oughly Ventilated.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24

4 lady correspondent, writing from Kansas
to the Muscatine (Iowa.) JourmnI, says many
families in that territory will starvc for want
Of bread the coming winter.
Now. instead of Sharps rifles, let the Rcpub-
licans furnish the territory with provisions.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24

TnE C,IIfoR>I, STEAMER. --On the 18th
-its>tat.4, saySt hc-San Francisco Xtruld, the
new steamer Nyi"dw. recently built ut the
Navy Yard, Mare Island, made an experiment.
al trial trip. 1t was triumphant success
The steamer, with only fifteen pounds Of
steam, made twelve miles the hour, and with
(ull head will easily go fifteen. The fire
was put under her boilers for the first time at
half past fnur O'clock, \. NJ, and the compl.
Gated machinery was found to be perfect in
every respect She is the first Government
vessel butt on the Pacific coast.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24

4 model of an omnibus has been exhibited
in Paris. The omnibus will accommodate
fOrty-liye passengers. The upper parts rep
resent char bdhc, with two longitudinal
benches, with back common to both. There
is likewise a third bench behind the coach.
man. These benches will accommodate TWEEN
ty-four persons, projected from the rain and
A'in by screen which may be raised or let
down at pleasure. This omnibus appears to
have been approved By the public.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-12-24

FITS AT GEoRGErowN.-Johny Eucnc, the
celebrated JIG danccr--onc Of the best in the
State and several other performers Of mcr-
it. will give an exhibition of dancing singing.
and sparring, in Georgetown, tonight. Go
and see it. There's fun In 1T bet