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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
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A Novel BroastwOrk.

A correspondent of the Chicago 1Smest
describing the siege Of Lexington, thusde-
scribes Gen. Prices hemp breastwcrks
At this juncture our men discovered,
with no little dismay, an engine OF waT
which was being brought to bear on them,
threatening the consequences which they
dreaded moSt-a safe approach for the
enemy, and an ultimate charge In force
over the intrenchments. The rebels pre-
sented a strong brcast$ork Of hemp bales,
which appeared like moving barrier,
impcnetrabIe to bullets or cannon shot.
and swarming with men in the rear. It
was about twenty rods in length. and the
height of two bales OF hemp. The bales
were placed with the ends facing our for
tifications, affording q thickness Of aboae
six feet. This immense breastwork COM
menccd moving forward, not by detach-
ments or singly, but in one vast body,
unbroken and steady, as though Il slid
along the ground of its own vOliticn. It
advanced steadily over the smooth sur
face, parting to trees, and closing pp
again as impcnetrable as rock. Behind:
it were hundreds of men pushing and ur--
BlnR WIFI IeVcTSD Wuttc Otuctb uqtu ssss1
bales steadily to their places, and others
still, whose numbers seemed almost inti-
mite, firing between the crevices and ovsP
the top At our soldiers. Our men looked
at the moving monster with astonishment. :
II lay like large serpent, winding over
the hills and hOllows. apparently motion.
less, yet moving brOadside on, to envelop
and destroy them in its vast fclda n
vain the cannon were turned upon it,
The heavy bales absorbed the shot hasme-
lessly, or quietly resumed the positions
from which they were displaced, sesm~-
ingiy moving without hands, bat in real
ity controlled by strong arms which.weFe
unseen. In vain the inuskct bullets Fains
cd upon it in unremitting showers. Ths
thousands that it concealed were eafe
from such puny assaults, and slowly Gle
ding along, they waited with eagernss the ;
time when their position should warrants
them in bursting through its walls and
storming up to the intrenchlnenta Our
brave soldiers could only watch with keen
anxiety, and wait for the fearful result =
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

"VEWY PRouD TO-NIGMT."-It was n
cold night in winter. The wind blew and
the snow was whrlcd furiously about,
seeking to hide itself beneath cloaks and
hoods, and in the very hair Of those who
were out. A distinguished lecturer was
to speak, and Notwithstanding the storm,
nearly all the villagers ventured forth to
hear him.
William Annesley, buttoned up to the
chin in his thick OvercOat, accompanied
his mother. 1t was difficult to walk thro'
the fallen snow, against the piercing wind,
and William said to his mother: --
Couldn't you walk more easily If you
took my nrm?"
"Perhaps | could" his mother replied,
as she put her arm through his, and drew
up as close as possible to him. Together
they breasted the storm, the mother and
the boy who had once been carried in her
arms, but who had grown up so tall that
she could now lean on his. They had not
walked far before he said to her:
al am very proud tonight, mother"
"Proud that you can take care Of mc?''
she said to him, with heart gushing with
tenderness.
This is the first time you have leaned
upon me-" said the happy boy.
There will be few hours in that child's
life Of moro exalted pleasure than he en-
joycd that evening, even if he should live
to old age, and should, in his manhood,
lovingly provide for her who watched over
him in his helpless infancy. 1t was no.
BILE pride that made his mother love him,
if it were possible, more than ever, and
made her pray for him with new earnest
ness, thankful for his devoted love and
hopeful for his future. There is no more
beautiful sight than aiFectionate, devoted,
obedient children. am sure lie that
commanded children to honor their father
and their mother, may look down upon
such with pleasure. May lie bless dear
William, and every other boy whose heart
is filed with ambition to be blessing and
"stafF" to his mother.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
WHOLE NUMBER, An

Judge Of what pastor he will best ike. II
is very we'll to 90 to church and hear SER
mons to meet Q minister on the sidewalk
and chat, 80 attend prayer meetings ana
other SOcir' religious gatherings, but IN
none Of these does the man learn to know
whether his minister is the one for his
necessities. When death comes into the
family, n household pet, brother, sister,
or possibly husband or wife lies silent,
then one thinks Of requesting the presence
and support Of some one who can lead out
of the gloom; and when the cold begins
to creep over ones own heart, and the
clinging to a spiritual guide is the last
stay in the hours Of doubt, then the good
clergyman is appreciated. No one then
will want him tm come attended by mem
cries Of battle fields, or in the low tones
of consolation TO Le reminded oil the war
cry of other days.
We have no objection to clergymcn 60
ing into the army as soldiers IT they are
led to that course of duty. 1t Is very
true that some who are clergymen by pro-
fession are much better fitted to carry
muskcts than for preaching or pastoral
duties. We know some whose taste, pro.
clivitics and entire style Of thought and
preaching indicate q warlike spirit, or at
least fighting propensity. Recruiting
might be carried on to the alvantage OF
the country in u double sense. among them.
They are not the men for Chaplains.
There is no nobler work, none that re-
quircs higher order Of Christian ability,
none that more honors the workman, than
u Chaplaincy. But the men we speak ol
are out Of their line Of duty in the pulpit,
or behind the drum head. They should
at once assume the coats that are better
to their tastes and abilities. But VIC can
not believe that such men will ever be in
the line of duty in returning to the cIcrl-
cal office. Fighting ministers are not after
the Bible pattern, nor such as men need
as counsellors or guides. We can imag.
inc the shudder with which father would
see his child baptized, or confirmed by
Bishop Polk, or by any Of the order ol
lighting clergy, on either side.
There is manifcStly no fitness in this
age Of the world in uniting the clergyman
aud the fighting man. 1t might be 9th
crwisc IL pistol galleries and fencing schools
were part Of the apparatus Of theolocl
cal seminary, or a professor Of Hnrdee''
Tactics were the associate Of the teacher
of ' Biblical Literature. But for the pres
cut the taste Of the day, and the heart o
every Christian, prefer otherwise. c.-A.-A
Journal Of Commerce.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14
THE HEARTS GUESTS.

When age has cast its shadows
O'er life's declining way,
And the evening twilight gathers
Round our parting day
Then we shall sit and ponder
On the dim and shadowy past
Within the hearts still chamber
The guests will gather fast.
The friends in youth we cherished,
Shall come to us once more,
Again to hold communion
As in the days Of yore.
They may be stern and sombrc,
They may be young and fair,
But the heart will have its chamber,
And the guests shall gather there.
How shall it be, my siStersf
Who, then, shall be our guests
How shall 1t be, my brothers'
When lifc's shadows on US rests
Shall We not 'midSt the silence,
In accents soft and low,
Then hear familiar voices,
And words Of long ago'
Shall VIC not see dear faces,
Sweet smiling as Of old'
Till the mists Of that still chamber
Are sunset clouds Of gold
When age has cast its shadows
0'er life's declining way,
And the evening twilight gathers
Round our departing day.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

dollars. Here it is. Now you own this
furniture, aud are to have this shop rent
free for six months longer, aud after to-
day you arc TO charge the regular price
for your work, for your pay from me
stops to-day"
This Of course the barber gladly assent
cd to.
"But," said the old man, on leaving,
"takc care you never cheat n man by
charging ten times the usual price for II
shave; for it may be another old Billy
Gibbons"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

The politician who changed his princi.
pies to the winning party, gayo as his
seven reasons for doing it-A wife and six
children.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

"MR JOKES. have you got match y
yes; u match for the devil. There
She is, mixing dough-" Jones left by the
back door, pursued by woman with red
hair and u cistern pole.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

AN ediior, whose subscribers complained
he did not give them news enough, told
them to read the Bible, which would
doubtless be news TO most Of thamz -
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

WHEN an Irishman first tried peaches,
he said he liked their flavor, but the seeds
lay hard in lis stomach,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

A MIcnlGANDRR bragg Of his pnmphiAS
that grow twelve feet 10 = wsg.r's oF
government ought to plant some a the1t
vines to carry their malta
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

THE AFRICAN RnINoCER0s. The black
rhinoceros resembles in general Appfafs
ance an immense hog; twelve feet mnd
half long, six feet and q half high, kiKth1
eight and half feet, and Of the weight og
q half-dOzen bullOcks; its body isslAookA.
and there is no hair to be seen exeepE e
the tips Of the ears and the axlrelnlly ee
the tail. The horns of cOncreleA hair.
the foremost curved like sabre, and IL
second resembling ilattened cone 6tAfs6
on the nose and above the eyes A. -.
young animals the foremost heEN lg1a.
longest, whilst in the old ones they -
equal length, namely, : foot Aad lit
more though the older thS phlnet
the shorter are his horns, aae thsy
them by sharpening them faaaina
trees, and BY roofing up the eE1bg
them when IN q passiOlI. When tAe
noceros is quietly pursuing bis
his favOHt0 glades f6f Mlmoti
(Which hIs booked app .iif
readily TO ssizA and. hiz n0g n a
to mastiSate), bin a'h0sns
his skin, make . clapplng ngiez
one against the pthsf -
ance Of danger, Il ki9
sent make him 6Wdt
. hazesN IL hsns
the horns slana -.
on bis taTliht6
him waSninay a
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

SYDNEY SMITH compares the frat whis-
tie Of locomotive to the squeak Of an At
torney when he is laid hold Of by his Sa-
tAnic Majesty.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

The following gloomy picture Of affairs
lin Nevada Territory comes to US from a
responsible and reliable source-from n
gentleman who has been engaged in mi.
ming, for the last two years, near Virginia
CITY,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-14

PUBLISHED EVERY SiTUR9AY MORNING. by
0E w q X A j a N u Any
~. aELWIcNs, 4. JASCsHI.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-11-15

mules, the properly of armed rebels.
Among the prisoners are Spencer Nit
cheli, QuartermaSter and Lieut.. Col, Ty-
Ter, Inspector of Gen. McBrde's Bri-
gade. Before leaving Houston, Col.
Grcusle issued this proclamation;
To the people Of Houston and Co,n-
ty Of 7eras, No; l have this day placed
upon our beautiful Court House the
flag Of our Union. l leave it in your
charge and protection. If taken down
by rebel bands l will return here and
pilIase every house in the town owned
by secessioni,ts, or those who sympathise
with the rebels. Any outrages hereafter
committed upon Union men or their fam
HES viii be returned on the seccssionists
two-fold.
Property taken from Union men by
the rebels in or out OF the county must
be returned immediately. hereby give
the rebels ten days to make good all loss
sustained by Union families in Texas
county. II neglected the consequences
be upon your heads. I shall soon re
turn to your county aud will see that this
proclamation is complied with to the let
ter. II you wait for me TO execute it,
viii do il with a vengeance.
n. GREUSLE,
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War News.

GEN. HALLECK WILL PROBABLY GO
TO MIssoURL-NEw York, Nov. g.
Washington specials state that General
Halleck has not yet received orders, but
the indications are that he will be assign
cd the command in Missouri.
Ten privates of the Mozart regiment,
who went on foraging expedition, it is
feared are captured.
The body Of Lieut.. Circuit Of the 18Th
Massachusetts regiment has been recov-
cred from the Potomac, and sent home.
The rebels are in the habit Of keeping
4 regiment in ambush near Hunters
Mills, seven miles beyond Vienna, to
capture straggers,
At shutdown GO or 20 discharges, sup
posed to be from both artillery and in
fantry, were heard, apparently extending
from Lewinsville 10 the left Of Fairfax
Court House, distance Of four miles.
Strong accommodating parties we're sent
out. 1t is thought from the increase OF
camp fires that the rebels are somewhat
strengthened there. The firing was
caused by the practice OF arms.
n private OF The "a M'ehiSah' "ol''d-
ed ana captured at bun Kun ana return
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a PREDICTIoN FULFILLED.-Ac cor
respondent OF the Cincinnati Gazette,
writing from NoiIn, KY, says:
Ca his memorable journey home from
Washington, shortly before his death,
Senator Douglas remarked to a distin-
guished kputuckian whom he chnnced to
meet at Indianapolis, 4 know your man
Breckenridge, better than you do your
selves. Mark my words, sir; within a
year from this time John c. Breckenridge
will be a general in the rebel army
The result shows how thoroughly Mr.
Douglas did know his former friend. The
year is but half passed since the predic
tion was made, and to-day Mr.. Breckin-
ridge holds a commission as Brigadier
General in tho rebel army under Buck
ner..at Bowling Green"
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4 cAKD TO TIE sNFFEntNG

The Rev. WIN. CosGHoyE, While laboring as a
missionary in Japan, was curedW Consumption
when all other means had tailtd, by recipe
obtained from II learned physician residing in
the great city of Jcddo This re'ipc ha, cured
great numbers = no were suiIerjte from Con
sumption, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Coughs and
Colds, and the debility and nervots depression
caused by these disorders
DESTROYS of hcnchtting others, Wi send this
recipe, which ] have brought home With me, to
all who need it, nee Of charge
Address RLY. WA. COSGRGVE,
4jyl 439 Fulton Avenue, Brooklyn,N Y.
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= DISTRICT OF ORLEANS IS.
In Probate Court holden at Irlslurgh, w.tlIu
aud for said District, on the l2th day Of No.
ygnlbCr, 4. d. 1861;
An Instrument, purporiing 10 be the last will
and testament OF ELIZA b. HAWLEI, late OF
lrlsmrgh ia said district, deceased, being pre-
secuted to the Court hy Abel NJ. Hawey, the Gus.
t9dian Of said will, Tor Probate
II is ordered by said Court, that all person.
cducrr. cd therein be notified 10 appear az a ses-
sion OF said court 10 hc holden ~ the Probate Of
hte in Irlsbmgh, on the 5 b day OF December
1861, and show cause, If any they may have,
against the probate OF said viii Tor which pur-
pose, il is further ordered, that copy Of "a,
record Of this order be published three week
successfully in the Orleans Independent Stand
ard, printed AZ lraSburgh, previous TO said tim,
Tor hearing.
NJ. CARPENTER, Judge.
A true copy of record.
'-e3 ''tsf'. ". CtRPTNTTR, NArSls'
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~ Evidence accumulafcs day by day of the
extraordinary virtues of Dr. n &. WhitGs Pull
muuary Elixir, in curing coughs, colds con-
SUMPTION asthma aud Group. Where thi~med-
icne is taken freely, funerals are rare, and doc
tors and tombstone dealers are "out at The ell
bows" out Of patcnJclc, ont Of customers, tho
not ont OF c.ss-es; and their children cry for
80 I-r-c-4-l 4"
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BATTLE or BELMONT. CHICAGO
Nov. 9.--The following is a special dis
ispatch to the Times:
CAIHo, Nov. 8 II is impossible a,
yet TO obtain anything Ike an accurate
report Of the allied, wounded and miss
i'g, ii The engagement at Belmont, Mo.
on 'hc 7.h:
It Is estimated dat twenty five Of tlo
28'h Illinois regiment are missing, There
are thought to be $50 missing Of the an
Iowa regiment. Col. Layman's wound
Is not dangerous. Lieut.. Col. Mnrdr
was killed, the Major and Adjuiant are
Hissing-the latter is reported killed In
Co.. Logan's regiment there are tHrry-
five killed and forty.seven wounded. All
but thirty four Of Col. Fouke's regimen.
answered to the roll call yesterday after
noon.
The loss in BIiord's regiment is not
yet ascertained, but it is supposed not
heavy. In Taylor's artillery only three
men we're SLIGHTLY wounded and 1874
rrisopers were take, All accop,ts ron.
cur in MAKING the loss of the epem,
mpcb beavicr Than oprs
No reGabI. news has been received
from CJ O,ilver,s command hr, :, T..
rnmorrd TINT lie has ,rc,,,,e,,l LF
Tbompson's forces. kilinr 800 and losing
So
Belmont has been abandoned by the
rebels.
They have lest $50 nr;soners and
acknowledge $50 killed but would not
allow the federal officers, who went to
Columbus with fac of truce Yesterday.
TO visit the place to which they conveyed
their dead.
New YORK. Nov. 9
The storesLin Hiob,inoala has nm
board the caryoes Of five vasssIs ,,rred
nv the steame, Soptb Caroline Of NJ
Orleans. Two of the captures had an.
tire cargoes of munition, of wor ircI,1
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Latest Ladies Fashions

NJ RS. SOLOMON has just received late Fash
vi ions for BOnnets, Dresses, Cloaks, &c; also,
Ch.ldrcn's Fashions. Ladies wishing to get
work done are invited TO call. She has a new
guide for fitting dresses the most simple and
perfect in use. ANY lady wishing to learn can
be furnished with a guide AZ
Irasbmgh, Nov. Is.
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NEW TAILOR'S SHOP.

Fs'HE SUBSCRIBER has opened shop in
BARTON, at his residence, opposite the
Post Office, where hc Will be ready 70 do all
work entrusted to his care, and at Ctir rates.
D. McDOUGALL.
Barton, Oct, |, l86l-i3m3
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EXAMINATION.

Notice is hereby given TO those intending to
teach in the town Of Derby, the coming winter
that the public examination required hv law
will be holden at the Academy in Derby on
Friday, Nov. 22d, commencing at ten O'Clock,
A. NJ. All interested are cordially invited to
attend. u. ". CAMP, Supt.
pr~bv Nov : 1QsI
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LIBERATION.

THIS Is to certify that have this day giycr
my son, PROCTOR GAY, his time during
che remainder OF his minority, and shall claim
none of his wages nor pay any debt Of his con-
tracing after this date.
GIDEON GAY.
ChNjey'on. Nov. o Issl-t7Vas
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COLLECTORS NOTICE.

HE NONRESlDENr PROPRlETORS the Town of WESTMORE,
Il in the County OF Orleans hereby notified Taxes
SAID Town within the three preceding
unpaid the following described lands said Town,
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SECE SSInN SILrNe.

One Hundred Secession Skins Wantod-Iwill
pay from Is cts. 10 81 81 for secession skins, ac-
ordmg TO rank, age, and locality. Preference
given TO those belonging 10 the II. +. w.
Vermont Third Jake notice.
c. BROOKS.
Coventry, September 6, l6Gl--37.
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BOOTS AND SHOES

While engaged in laying ont all Of his ccnl-
pctitcrs in harness making he will still cont,uue
please his customers with Boots and Shoes OF
Ee best quality.
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II. H. SHAW

nEALER in Watches, Clocks and Jewelry.
~ of every description, Newport, Vermont,
nearly opposite the Hotel.
u Watches. Clocks and Jcwelry, neatly re-
paired and warranted.
Newport, Oct. II, lS6l-i2yl
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FiRN&PERSONiL PROPERTY
AT AUCTION.

Il II Z Z IIV4N.
THE Subscriber, Executor of the will of Isaac
| Collier, late of Coycurrg deceased, will sell
at Public Auction on the 2l>t day ct November
inst. on the premises, the ETm rcccnay occu-
pied by deceased. Said Farm consists of 60
acres Of good land, suitable for dividing into
TilMgc, Moving and pl>turage, well tcuccd
in a good state Of cultivation; with buildings
mostly new and situated about halt mile
North of Coventry Centre. Also: . Cows, IS
Sheep and Lambs, Horse, Harnesses; gene
raj assortment of Farming Tools about -
Tons Hay 2J0to 800 bush, Oats, and variety
Of other articles.
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Receipts for the Standard
Market.

IVIIttttW " ttNtV TTUW IItt " u IUTWItT'
WHOLESALE PRICES.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1861.
FLOUR AND MEAL.
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CASH Paid for Hides, Calf Skins, and for
" Sleeps Pclts, by
i. S. STRATTON.
g.. ashnrv. Ian 2S. lsSi-is
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SALE TO COMMENCE AT 10 A. M.
ESEi:AY'.

Coyentrv. Nov. Z, 1861.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-12
BERKsIlIRE CHEESE.

Manner Of .Ndking.-" The milk at night il
Set in tubs; and il the weather is warm, coolers
ere set into the milk, filed with cold water or
ice. In the morning the cream il SKINNED off,
put into milk and warmed, and then mixed with
the nights and mornings milk, and warmed BY
pouring in hot water, to temperature OF So de.
grees. Rennat is then added, sufficient to pro.
duce thorough coagulation then, in about 40
minutes, the curd is cut into fine square pieces,
and remains until the green whey begins to rise;
then it is broken up with the hand. This opera.
ton is performed with great care, letting the
curd pass gently between the fingers without
squeezing it in the hands, as that would decrease
the quantity Of cheese. After settling, guam.
tity Of whey is put into kettle and warmed, and
put into the curd. making it 95 degrees warm
The curd is again broken, the whey heated and
pat into the curd, that the heat will be raised
to one hundred and sixty degrees. 1t then re.
mains. being stirred occasionally, until the curd
becomes elastic, and, as old cheese makers say,
'squeaks between the teeth Then the whey
10 again drawn of. the curd cooled with cold wa
ter, and then sailed with tea-cup full of salt to
sixteen pounds of cheese. Ii is then pressed
twenty four hours, being turned over in the time,
and then removed to a cool dairy room, creased,
eo'ored according to fancy, and turned every day
until cured"