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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07

| harbor. There was q smiling LADY, a
monstnched gentleman, and handsome
yellow haired boy awaiting them.
Mamma my dear, dear mamma !"
cried the young gentleman with undis.
guised ecstacy.
Cranky, my own. Here's papa!"
"Papal" said the boy, rounding his
eyes.
"Yes, dear" Q
"Mr. Thirlby!" said Mrs O'Grady.
clad you forgotten me, EIlinor!" said
that gentleman.
Mamma, why hasn't papa been with
you before, when"-
Hush, dear!" said the mother.
Mr.. Thirdly did not return to India |;
and both his and his wifc's name are al
ways set down for handsome sum in all
subscriptions inr Lifeboats or 2rescrva-
tions from Shipwrcck.
Women ~ FORMER TINES. From the
subversiOn Of the Roman Empire to the
fourteenth or fifteenth century, women
spent most Of their time alone, almost
entirely strangers to the joys Of social life;
they seldom went abroad but To be spec
tators Of such public diversions aud
aniusrmrnts as the fashions Of the times
countenunced. Francis |. WAS the first
who introduced woman on public DAYS to
court; before his time nothing was TO be
seen in any Of the courts Of Europe but
gray.bearded politicians, plotting the de.
Strnction Of the rights ard liberties Of
mil. md 0nH ,,laI Il, l,N.
armOr, ready to put their plots in execu
ton. In the thirteenth and fourteenth
century elegance had scarcely any exist
cnct, and even cleanliness was hardly
considered as laudablc. The Use of linen
was not known, and the most delicate Of
the fair sex wore wOollcn shifts. In Paris
they had meat only three times week !;
and one hundred Iivres (abont Twenty-Five
dollars) was u large "portion" for n
young lady. The better sort Of citizens
used splinters of wood and rags dipped in
oil for candles, which in those days were
a rarity rarely to be met with. Wine
was only to be had at the shops of the
apothecarieS, where it was sold aS a cor
dial; aid to ride in a two wheeled car
along the dirty. ragged streets. was rcck-
oned grandeur Of so enviable a nature
that Philip the Fair prohibited the wives
Of citizens from enjoying it. In the reign
of Henry VIII. Of England, the peers of
the realm carried their wives behind them
on horseback when they went to London;
and in the same manner took them back
to their country seats, with hoods of wax
ed linen over their heads, and wrapped
in mantles Of cloth, to secure them from
the cold
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
TIE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT.

PuBLIsnED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. NJ
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sS ssLuIeEs, V.L SAHCAaT.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07

Hush, dear!" said the mother.
Mr.. Thirdly did not return to India |;
and both his and his wifc's name are al
ways set down for handsome sum in all
subscriptions inr Lifeboats or 2rescrva-
tions from Shipwrcck.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07
"IF MOTHER WERE HERE"

once, on Coloma street.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07

Yes, dear. y
"Mr. Thirlby!" said Mrs. O'Grady.
"lIad you forgotten me, EIlinor!" said
that gentleman.
Mamma, why hasn't papa been with
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07

How the boat pitches! AS you are
wounded, shall do the honOrs!' said he.
You are very gallant, she replied.
Wasn't | always:' he asked, as he re-
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-07

Poor little hand = said he caressingly,
Us he bent his head down towards it.
Thank you, that will do very well,
said his wife putting it under the table.
Nothing like soft soap, said the hus-
band.
No. answered the lady with placid
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15
ImpOunding Cows.

Mn. EDITOR Your correspondent on the
COW question, in Sundays issue, has hit the
nail square on the head 1t ia true as gos-
pei, in my humble opinion, that much favor,
itism is practced on the part of somebody
who employ their valuable time in driving
cows and other stock to the pound. reside
just outside the pound limits, and my COW
with her calves run on the plains North of the
town, but occasionally, especially when the
grazing is poor, they are enticed, whether
Intentionally or not | have no means Of
knowing, yet the truth remains that they
are drawn into mischief by the attractive
bats spread for them, perhaps by their cap
tors, and as do not happen to be amongst
the "pets" of this model institution the Po.
lice of Marysville, | am every little while
subjected to the disagreeable, laborious, and
rather expensive, for poor man, fun of re.
heving them from this fayorite Clock up"
In common with your correspondent l
have for long time noticed that certain
class Of "stock" are suffered to run at large
without let or bindranee, and little invcsti-
CATION has invariably led to the fact that they
belonged to certain individuals" Now to
my simple way of thinking, the entire sys-
TEN OF imPounding is an intolerable nuisance,
and should be abated There is no reason, that
l can see, for driving away our cows simply
for running at large in the streets, for they
can do no possible damage, except to hay
yards, and if they cannot be kept closed, let
a law be passed requiring this to be done.
But at any rate, if the nuisance is to be con-
tinued, let the law be faithfully and inpar-
italy administered let the pets" be tabooed
with others, and you will hear no more on
the subject, from VIcuM.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

SILVER CITY.-This little town is situated
In the Utah BASIN, along the skirts Of the
Sierra Nevada. 1t is a pretty place, as its
name indicates Silver City And there is
plenty Of silver there The place has day
school, (think of that y an evening school for
young men, (think ofthat again y and dan.
cling schooI-the very climax of civilization
The Del Rey, Sarah Bladen, Fashion, Cha.
mango, Flora Temple, Twin Lode, Pride of
the West, and ST. Louis. are paying well.
A few months ago, shaft, about forty
feet deep was discovered, in the neighbor-
hood of the town, at the bottom of which
was found female skeleton Who dug the
shaft? And how came that female skeleton
therein? Was it some poor victim, who, hay-
ing been violated by one of the human beasts
that infest all semi civilized regions, annulled
all evidence of his crime by this cowardly
and horrible deed? Or was it the lawless
vengeance Of some licentious Mormon, who,
having dozen wives, forced by circum-
stances to share his bed and board, at last
found one playing truant with wandering
gentle" and sacrificed her?
Alas, there is many tale of wrong and
murder that is hid in the voiceless and un-
written annals of the Utah Basin, and this is
one of them.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

HEMP.-A variety of soils, says the Cali
fornia Farmer, demands variety of crops;
and we belive there are very many products
that can be made profitable to the farmers Of
our State. Among these products is Hemp,
which, from samples already grown here, it
is evident that it can be grown equal to that
produced in any State in the Union.
Hemp, water-rotted Hemp, would COM
mand from $3.50 TO 5000 tun, and could be
made a good article of export. From facts
gathered from one who has been extensively
engaged in raising Hemp in Missouri, we
learn that five pecks of seed is the amount
usually planted to the acre. May is the seed
time there, and 1t requires three months to
mature it sufficiently to cut Eight hundred
pounds Lint to the acre was the average
crop; but here we can more than double
that After cutting, it should remain for the
various processes Of drying, shocking then
rotting, and the final process of breaking.
This Is done in cool weather-about Christ
mas. Great care should be used in order not
to snarl or curl the Lint it should be kent
straight and neatly punched, as this affects
the price materially.
Those who desire to raise Uemn sborld
understand that in order to make good Lint.
the canes should be small and delicate not
larger than a pipe-stem; therefore the seed
should be sown thick, Large canes do not
make such good Lint, and therefore less valu-
able.
We hope attention will be given to this
product, as it will greatly benefit our State.
We have a valuable and extensive Rome.
Walk here, conducted by Messrs. Tubbs &
Co., who would be ready purchasers, and
from whom much information could be
gained as to the amount needed for our own
consumption.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

THE MEnobEoN. The Melodeon was well
attended last evening, and the performances
highly amusing There will be new attrae-
tions, every evening, during the week, and
doubtless the interest will not flag
Speaking of flags, the alag of our Union'
was sung by Mr. Mabitt, as only tip-top
singer can sing it, and it was received amid
thunders of applause
There is a great deal of merit in this COM
pany, and in particularizing individuals we
ought not to omit mention of Sheppard, who
dances She Rattlesnak9 dance with a perfec-
ton of time and an elasticity of motion that
is delightful to behold. The Sager girls
were also quite fascinating.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

MARRIAGE OF MRs MARY MCCARrY.-We
find the following notice in the Silver Age
carson City, Utah), which has just come to
hand:
MARkED.-At Carson City, ON the evening of
December 10th, by the Rev. J. L. Bennett, Mr.
Benjamin F. Small, to Mrs Mary McCarty.
Accompanying the above notice, was a
liberal compliment of cake and wine. Those
who remember the printer, in the fruiton of
their highest aspirations, the Lord never for
gets. The happy couple have our best wish,
es for their present happiness, and in the fl-
ture, when comes to them the day of small
things may they realize that it is not to be
despised, but rather day of rejoicing with
exceeding great joy.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

A SURE REMEDY FOR FELoN.-This very
painful eruption, with all the remedies recon-.
mended, is seldom arrested until it has run a
certain course, after causing great suffering
for two or three days and nights. The fol-
lowing remedy is vouched for by the Buffalo
Advertiser as certain thing, from its own
knowledge:
Take pint of common soft soap and stir
in air-slacked lime till it is of the consistency
of glaciers putty, Make a leather thimble.
NIL it with this composition, and insert there
In the finger, and cure is certain"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

A SIGHT.-Y esterday evening, when the
sun was about fftecn feel above the loftiest
Butte, we took stroll slough ward with
out the slightest intention of embodying any
little incident which might transpre into a
local item, we were deeply absorbed in the
preplexing sulj ject Of secession, and wonder
ing if the new President would have the
nerve to deal with traitors as they deserve,
when we discovered a forlorn looking son of
Africa standing in mud and water to his
knees, trying to lift loaded two horse wag-
on from the mire-in which it had stuck so
long that it seemed to have taken root
with a veritable feace-rail. Heavensl what
a coincidence, thought we. We were think
ing of Abe Lincoln, and "by some devilish
cantrip slight" a Niger and rail rise up
before us Both the nigger and rail failed
to move the unfortunate wagon. Let us hope
that the wagon does not typify the Union,
thought we, and with this piou5 reflection
left niggar and all to their fate.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

ONE OF THE PARTNGroNs functiouary
in Downieville grew indignant over The ac-
count of Coleman's being stabbed at the Oc-
tagon House, Sacramento Said he, "There
it goes! we see the pertinicious influence Of
Republieanism white man boarding with
them octagons. Next, wen hear of niger
hotel for the Republican Legislatures" lie
is the same man who was telling about his
cabin having been burgled, some years ago,
OF rs ounces of gold. So says the Sierra
Democrat.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

EX-Gov. FooTE ON SEoEssIoN-Gov II. S.
Foote, OF Mississippi, in letter against seees-
sion, says: "The conduct of the civil func-
tionaries of South Carolina, at the present
time, seems to me 10 be alike insulting to the
General Government and to all the States Of
the Union. 1t is to be hoped, though, that
she will yet be willing to listen to reason,
and not persevere in the pursuance of line
of action so well calculated to deprive her of
that sympathy and respect which have been
heretofore accorded to her"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15
MAR XSVILLE.
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 10.
AGENCY NOTICN.

Mr.. L. L. FISHER is our only authorized Agent at
san Francisco TO receive advertisements receipt for
The same, and to transact business generally for the
DMooRAr Omce-No. 11lll Washington street
nearly opposite Magurc's Opera House, upstairs.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

IMroUNprNo Cows-The article which ap-
peared in Sundays DEMocRAT, on the above
subject, was, by an accident, left unfinished in
type. 1t appears in full, on the first page and
properly signed. Another communication
will be found, in another place. on the same
snliect
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

An IN rRosrEcr.-Two Lellgeront il
diyiduals, with pistols hitched to them, were
hunting for each other, yesterday, with great
diligence. We waited patiently for some
thing to transpire, but neither found the 9th
er, and we lost our item
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

EVANSVILLE Book SroRE-Read the adver.
tisement Of 5. G. Williams, elsewhere in the
DEMooUAT, and notice the variety Of articles
which he keeps.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

SNow.-Mr. Francis, the indefatigaJle ex-
pressman of the company connecting with
Eyerts, Wilson & Co, informs US that the
snow is still deep in the mountains. lie
came from Jamison City to La Porte on snow
shoes.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

REcoEDEE's CouRr YEsrERDAY.-One va
grant sentenced to thirty days in the chain
gang. Two discharged. Two niggers fined
$5 each for fighting, Two Anglo Saxons
found guilty of petty larceny, and will be
sentenced this morning.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

WILL NOT BE DRAGGED.-The Louisville
Democrat pointedly says. owe do not see how
Kentuckians can have sympathy with South
Carolina. Her papers assert that Kentucky
can hardly be considered slave State Her
Legislature forbids a Kentuckian from going
with his slaves into her border She exbib-
its for Kentucky and the border States con-
tempt and derision. We trust that Kentucky
will be equally Indifferent to her. Let us
strive TO get her rights in the Union. If she
fails, let her act independently, and not be
dragged after South Carolina through the
mud and mire, like a tin kettle to a NANCY
ours tail
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

G95- Mr.. Smart-a very proper name
says he will have water running through the
pipes he is now laying, in the town of Red
Bluff, by the lst of April,
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

PREMIUM CIGAR SToRE.-H. j. Witte keeps
excellent cigars, tobacco, and everything else
in his line, at the corner of D and Third
streets, ST. Nicholas Hotel.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

HIS NAME. Since the last issue of the
Democrat we have learned that the name of
the unfortunate man who has been missing
for some time, and was supposed to have been
drowned in Russian river, was Julius Davis
lie was a resident of Napa county, and was
on his way to Healdsburg, for the purpose of
paying some money to man from whom he
had purchased piece Of land in that neigh
Dorhood' The horse was taken up by Mr.
Samuels who resides near the ferry No
traces have yet been found Of the missing
man.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

AccDENr.-Mr. Fhndreau fell from bis
Aume (near Downievile) some few feet, to
the ground, receiving some very serious
bruises, but fortunately breaking no bones.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

FOUND DEAD.-A German named Casper
Baeru, was found dead near Drytown in Am
ador county, last Sunday evening. lie had
been missing since New Years day. A jug
Of whisky was found near his body
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

BREAK.-The stage road, Just out of Dow
melville, contained huge hiatus early this
week, the water having washed away the
wall on the lower side and worn large
breach therein. Workmen were immediate
ly about and the injury repaired.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15

GzB" The Red Bluffites. have a Lyceum in
full blast, and it is well attended by the la
dies, God bless EN-
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15
For Rent.

FIlHE VERY desirable Store Room now occupied b,
u the Coliiorniastage Company. Apply TO
Jahll G. ARMs1 RoNG,
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-15
Notice TO Crehitnrr

In the matter of the Estate of jeremiah Ncbols do
ceased.
NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned. Aa.
Y ministratrlX OF the above named estate, to the
said deceased, to exhibit the same with the necessary
vouchers, within ten months from the publication Of
5n,3 notice to t9s %t nndersigned at the County Clerks
Yuba City, Jan'y 18th, 1851
SOPHIA NICHOLS,
jan15 1aw4w Administratriv
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-01-30
A Fugitive Slave case In Cleveland

From tho Cleveland papers we learn, on
Saturday morning last, Deputy U. s. Mar.
shal J. H. johnson, assisted by deputies
Abbey, Mr.. White and VIM. S. Goshers,
the owner of the slave, proceeded to the
DIV elling of Mr. Benton, on Prospect Street.
to arrest fugitive slave named Lucy, on n
warrant issued by U. s. Commissioner
White. After ststioning part of the force
at the front door, Mr.. Goshern and ore OF
the Marshals proceeded to the back door and
knocked. The call was answered by the
negress, and as she unfaste ned the door she
esPied Mr.. Goshern, and ran into another
room. The officers followed until she finally
took refuge in the sleeping apartment Of
Mr. Benton and his vile. Selling hold of
the bed post she commenced screamine.-
The arrest being made, she was conveyed
in carriage and taken before Comm issoner
White, for examination, under the provis.
ions Of the Fugitive Slave Law. The ex.
animation was postponed until 10 O'Clock
Saturday. .,. -... .. .... .., ..,. ...
The alleged fugitive is a negress about %
years old and came to Cleveland about three
months since.
The excitement among the negroes and
the more ultra Of the Abo ilionists, as soon
as the arrest was made known, became very
sFeat, and crowds of both sexes swa.med
around and bout the Jail. Application was
made to Daniel R. Tilden, Probate Judge.
for writ of habcas corpus and it was finally
issued on affidavit made by Ambush, colored
barber of the city.
Judge Spalding appeared for the prisoner,
and after being heard, J udge Tilden said the
question was new, end, to avoid error, he
would adjourn the case for consideration un.
til Monday morning at 9 o'clock. .. ......
Judge Tilden avowed respe Ct for the law
as he found it.
CLEVELAND. Jan. 2l.-The fugitive girl
Lucy, was brought before the Rotate Court
this morning. Judge Tilden ordered her
discharged from custody the Sheriff. She
was taken in custody by a United States
Marshal, and removed to the United States
Court, where she is undergoing an examina.
tion. On her way to the u. y. Court an I'M.
successful attempt at rescue was made.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-01-30
United States 'CrooDs, ,

Under late orders from headquarters the
various detchments OF troops stationed at
dIderent points in the Yves. and North are
steadily being concentrated at such pllcss
's will make them readily av,ilsb!e when
ever they may be required. This is all
right, and is refreshing evidence of return-
Ing sanity in the Administration. The se-
cssson epidemic has seized a few Of the Of
hcSrs from rebel States, and they have re-
signsd their commissions, but the great mass
Of the army, and also of the navy, remain
houorably true to their iog, and to the Un-
ion. The rabSls now gathered at Charles
ton would make poor show against tht
veteran troops who constitute Our small bu
efficient army.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-01-30
~ &uoG d y

sIsrss Il to be the duty OF all COED silIxsns
to assist himin ils execution. ought to be so
amended as to expressly limit the authority
and duty 10 cases in which theFe shall be
resistance. or danger offesistanee tsFsscus.
4. That the laws for the suppression Of
the African slave trade, and especially those
prohibiting the Importation of slaves into
the United States. ought TO be made sffsciu-
sl, and ought to be thoroughly executed, and
all further enactments necessary to those
ends ought to be promptly made.
Mr.. Crittenden said something mist be
done. 1t would be an open shame to the
government If ruin be allowed to come on
the country. The sacrifice to be made was
comparatively worthless. The peace and
safety of great country were never. pur-
chased SO cheaply.. He would appeal with
confidence to the people. They have the
greatest interest in the government. He had
confidencs that the people would give good
advice. -.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-01-30
JAMES W. SoMERvILLF, Editor.
r "A z N N "A, OHIO
Wednesday, January so, 1881.
The Convention ut Columbus.

In another place in to.doy's paper we
publish the proceedings Of the State Con
vention recently held at Columbus. We do
SO more as matter Of news end Of record.
than as giving any endorsement to them
In the present distracted state of the ccun.
try, partizan conventions and resolutions
ere, in cur opinion, entirely cut of Place ;
they can do no possible good, and will be
productive of much cmbsfra.sment TO the
party nduIgipg in them. Men and comnu.
mites should rise higher than party, when
cur country is in danger Of bsirg broken to
fragments.
Apart from this iud;scrclicn, the 5.h resc.
luton passed is one that no consistent man
can endorse. 1t ia as follows:
9th. Resolred, That the two hurdre d
thousand Democrats of Ohio, send to the
peopl le of the United States, both North End
South, greeting: And when the people OF
the North shalI have fulfilled their duties to
The Constitution and the Suulh-then, and
not Until then, will it be proper for them to
take into consideration the question of the
right and propriety of coercion.
Such resolution is an insult TO The De
mocracy of the State. The South can Sc
cede from the Charleston end Baltimore
CPnvsntions they cen prevent tho election
OF the choice Of 100000 freemen, and giys
the election to one who has. no sympathy
with their institutions they can declare
themselves out of the Union, and under
no obligations to respect the laws Of Con.
gress, as South Carolina, e. G eorgia, Florida
Mississippi Ahbama and Louisiana have
already done they can seize The forts, arse.
n'ls, and other property of the United States;
they can fire upon vessels becriag the Gag
OF the Union they can do all this, and more
and yet the Democratic State Conyeptjo, of
Ohio, says in substance that the North has
been the cause of all the trouble, and that
the Federal laws, which arc now or NAV BE-
hereafter violated by the Southern ststes,
should not be enforced. Out upon such De.
mocratic resolutions
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-01-30
Admitted to the Bar,

The Hon. J. A. Garfield, Senator from
Portage and Summit, in the Ohio Legisla
ture, was on Saturday admitted by the Su.
preme Court, as an Attorney and Counse lor
at Law, in ell the Courts OF this State
We predict for him a brilliant career in the
new field of labor upon which be has Just
entered. An accomplished seholar-a gra
duats OF an eastern college, one of the mos,
attractive and eloquent speakers in Ohio
young ambitious in the best sense of The
term full of energy and life Of pure per
soDal character, and genial manner, be hal
oil the elements that inspire confidence anc
command success. He is cne Of the comins
men of Ohio.-- Columbus Journal.