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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-28

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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-28

A CHAPTER UPON CIRcUxLocUTSow. "A
day or two since, an uDsoPhisticatsd ~.
key waited upon . certain military gsn-
tleman with bill Of 81 10, for washing
done at the camp hospital, whiear sssse
undergoing rigid scrutiny by theo1ncss,
was returned with the following exP.An.-
ton, which the astonishcd son Of EthiepiA
listened to with an equal amount Of won
der and perplexity:
"This bill" said the military gentle-
man, Twill first have to be sent 30 the,
Quartermaster General at WashmEteh,
aud he will report to the Adj"tant Gen
ernl. who will lay Il before the Secretary
Of War for his approval. The Adtptant
being satisfied, It will he sent to The Al.
ditor Of State, who will approve of tt and
send it to the Secretary Of the Treasury
who will send IL TO the United &Aaleg
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-28
THE sEA-DYKEs

Holland includes some Of the lowest
land on the. continent Of Europe. 10
keep out the Ocean-frOm the sea-bound
provinces, and prevent its acquiring terri
tory which seems to be its own, immense
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-28
- FOLDERS"

Po!der is a name given to piece Of
ground below the level Of the sea or river,
which, having once been morass or lake,
has been surrounded by embankmcnts,
and then cleared Of the water by pumps.
So large a part Of Holland was original.
in condition Of morass, that whole dis
tricts are composed entirely Of pOlders
partitioned off BY dykes or ramparls; and
the ground thus drained is usually re-
markable for it's richness and fertility.
Many Of the polders in the Rynland, or
district around Leiden, are 80 feet below
the sea.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-28

Amy PAY.--Lieutenan 0eassal Gss4tb
monthly pay, inclusive Of ratiOna laE8eo8
per month; his aids-de-camp seeelye
&l94 per month each; Major Qes.a,
$575; BrigAdier Generals N9l4l b0S
ColOncls Of Engineers and Dng0oa 9Qs
Lieut.. Colonies Of the same, e9oG %.
nels of Artillery and Iniantrys Esl1 s
Lieut.. COlonels, $lss; Majors o. ss
and Dragons, $l9l; Captaina ole& ~
Lieutenants, first and scCond - zel
second, 1l26 80. In the AFil -
Infantry, Majors receive elee; ~
$l15 80; tirst LieuteNants, eI0I
and brevet second Lieulsuant 81
The Surgeon General Il paid ~
month, and his assistants 6FsM -
$2l7 e8, according 70 their llur = ~
vice. The older surgeons e. ~.
ceiving the largest pay. Ths N1 NJ
General receives S228 28, go ~
paymasters $lel per month.
inissioned officers arc paid As 8. ~
the Act Of August 9Th, le4zs 8
Majors, QuasteFmastsr- Segs
month; first Sergeant Of q eea
all other Sergeants SIT; AFsle n
corpOrals, SlS; mnsiclnna as<
ARTILLERY Or Infantry, el1
month Of each pEiVatssa paY
to the expiration q ~ apsg
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-28
THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT.

PrBLIsHED EVERY sATGRDAT HoRxIS0, nv
oHLw IOKS & JAW - ~ "
q. .. saLueEs, ". q. SAHUAAy.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-28
CLEANING" OF THE HOUSES.

The street architecture, as l have inti'
mated, is the same, or nearly so, as in
Amsterdam. The houses are Of dark red
brick, and occasionally one is either stuc-
coed or painted . dirty white-neither Of
which is any improvement on the original
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-28
ITS STREETS.

The streets bordering the canals are
broad, clean, straight. and each planted
with one row of linden trees. The cross
streets-that is, those not on the canals
are not as broad, straight or clean as the
others, nor have they any trees adorning
their sides. AS in the case Of Amster'
dam, sidewalks are not here in favor. In.
deed, the necessity for them does not exist
to the same extent as in other cities
Here the heavy street work, ,Gif may so
call it, is done in boats, hence the ways"
are relieved of . great number OF horses
and wagons. Then again. notice that
there are comparatively few private or
public carriages in the streets, so that the
foot passenger has it pretty much oil his
own way. Under these circumstances,
even If there were sidewalks, 1t is pTOba.
bic they would not be used any more, If
as much ns the streets.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-09-28
ROTTERDAM.

The form of Rotterdam is almost that
of a triangle, one side of which rests
upon the river Mas, or Macs. lts situa-
ton is at the confluence Of this river with
the river Rotte-from which the city is
so;d to Isrivc Ito namc-and about lS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

The SECOND REGIMENT, FLORIDA, about one thou
sand strong, under the command of Col. George T.
Ward arrived here this morning over the Wilmington
and Manchester Railroad, and leave to-day for Rich
mond.
The regiment is composed of the following compa-
MES Columbia Rifles, Captain Moore Madison
Rangers, Captain Pillngs; Hammock Guards Cap
tain Hopkins; Gulf State Guards, Capt. Mcclellan
Tallahassee Guards, Capt. Brevard Davis Guards,
Capt Call; Alachua Guards, Captain Williams
Jacksonville Beauregards, Captain, Daniels Hamilton
Blues, Captain Stewart ST. Johns Grays, Captain
J. ]. Daniels
Going on to Richmond with the regiment, are twen-
ty prisoners consisting of nineteen men and Lieut. Geo.
L. Selden, of the q. S. Navy. These men were cap
tured off Cedar Keys, Florida, by detachment Of
members of the Columbia Rifles, under the command
OF Captain Moore who went out in the small steamer
Madison and recaptured some four vessels which had
been made prizes of by the Linconie pirates off the
Balize, at the mouth of the Mississippi. Seden was
the commander of the prize crews and made the schoo
ner Fanny his flagship.
The prisoners are in charge of detachment of the
Columbia Rifles, under the command of Lieutenant A.
T. Banks, formerly Of Fayetteville, N. @.
! Daily Journal, 10th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25
EOr Ahn Y
wu, For the Jourr,,

Messrs. FULTON & PRICE, " o'' July zOth, 1851
Dear Strs A communication signed g 1oo,, ~.
which appeared IN your paper of the 18th ms" Gzs"
my name is suggested as candidate for seaf &; which
Convention made vacant by the resignation Of u oe State
D. Asne. requires think an answer from me- sOG VIM
your paper. VIC columns Of
lduly appreciate the compliment which the cor,.
ton conveys and the Partially of my friends mnuna
forward my name as candidate for member f bringing
Conye' ton and my fellow citizens of New me State
SHOULD see ut 10 elect me as delegate from this
duties of position SO important and responsive tie
Thanking you for the kind manner in which w.
ticed the communication editorially 'ou nave no.
am, very respectfully,
Your friend aud ob't sery't
ROBERT STRANGE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

For the Journal.
Resolutions adopted by the Committee of Safety for the
Town of Wilmington, July 10th, 1851 -
Resooed, That this Committee recommend to the Com
mlssoners of the Town. that they be made an
enumeration of the male inhabitants at present residing
the town. Also inventory showing the character and
number of all fire or other owned the posses
sion of such persons"
Resolced That this Committee of the opinion that in
the present condition of the country of vital impor-
lance that the militia of the State should be freonenv drill
ed and that all who are liable to do militia duty should be
required to perform this service" =
. ResoEued, That Messrs. O. g. Parsley. g. D. Wallace
and Thos G. Miller, be Committee to confer with the Off
GERS of the different militia companies in the town of VIII
mngton and request them rgdy carry into operation
the foregoing resolutions"
8. D. WALLACE, Secretary
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

MOVEMENTS OF TRooPs-The Onsow Light Infantry
passed up on the train yesterday morning to Join the
Ord Regiment State Troops. The company numbers
all told, so men, and is differed as follows E. H.
Rhodes, Captain Solomon Gornto, 1st Lieutantnt
w. FL. Ounce and T. B. Henderson, End Lieutenants'
This is fine looking company and will give good &C.
count OF themselves when there is work to be DONE
Capt Rhodes desires say to the people of Onslow
that the company feel much indebted to them for acts
OF Kindness extended them prior to their departure
TO the ladies especially do they feel indebted and thew
promise to protect them and their sex everywhere while
Life lasts-New6ern Progress, 18Th INST.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

GOOD FOR whose praise ia poison
to any gentlemen, says of Major General Patterson
We have confidence in Patterson-we never have had
and we have less than since was forced by
mob in Philadelphia to declare for the Stars and Srr
his correspondence with his Southern relatives in East
Tennessee, shows that his sympahies are now with the
South, though in command Of large Northern army.
ne small have an engagement which he viii labor avoid,
and his troops successful will be more the result ef
luck and their bravery, than of his management.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

hlUHMUNDi July I9th 1861.
Passengers from Manassas report that 142 Confederate
men were killed. wounded and missing that 1856 Feder-
ass were left dead on the field About 80 wounded Con-
federaes brought here the tonight also one
dead body The Federasts sent flag truce this morn
ng requesting permission to bury their dead which was
granted.
COL starke AID TO Gen. Garrett says that there was no
battle but skmish fighting the day Gen. Garnett was
killed. The enemy occupied the Hill, and Ramseys Geor.
ga Regiment was ordered to dislodge them The Geor-
gans moved up CALAMITY with four Companies on the right
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25
Important War News.

RICHMOND, Va, July 18th, 1861.
An official communication states that the Georgia Regi
ment under Garrett, covered themselves with glory
Another authority says that four Georgia Companies
under Captains Crump, Evans, Williams Cor Wkins) and
Pritchard surrendered, and that Garrett was killed.
Movement OF Federal Forces.
BUNKER HILL, BEDFORD County, Va, July 18th.
Patterson moving Winchester, Tuesday. Sup
posed he would reach there Tuesday night with force
of twenty thousand. is supposed that Johnston will
skirmsh heavily but not fight pitched battle.
ST.. LOUIS, July 18th, 1861.
The Missourians under Magon attacked the Federass
between sadaa and Germantown killing and losing
three. Magofin has force of seven hundred.
Boernsten, ederalisD that he win administer
oaths Of allegiance, but win keep ell suspected
persons confined.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

STOCKHOLDERS MEEr1Na.-The annual i ISsd b
the Stockholders in the North Carolina h So oloGH
here last Thursday and Friday, elected 'p IN The
gentlemen Directors for the ensuing year; N Bal
of the State, Messrs. Paul q. Cameron - RpsDI
ger, VIM Il. Dotrch, John 1. Shaver, VI q DHsFB'
Wilmington, r. Gorrell, Col. S. Hargra'epi ae to-
By the Stockholders, Messrs. Gen; M Dnffn vi
Webb, G. Phifer, g. Mabin. P. B. hun
elected Treasurer, and R. w. Mills Secrep1% "1 CC1
After the election of the Directors, MT. MI BcrNF
eron WAS annointed President. Salisbury ""
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

We REGRET to find that the Captain D'Laguel, who
was killed at Ricn Mountain while standing so gallant
" to bis guns the gentleman formerly holding
the position of Lieutenant at the Fayetteville Arsenal
under the United States Government He was evil
deaty brave high toned gentleman, and true of
the South
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

The RALEIGH Register says that On Wednesday last
Mr. Charles Kuester of that city, while engaged in the
manufacture of percussion caps met with painful &C
cdent through the explosion of small portion of de
tonatiDg powder by which his hands severely in
iurpd
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

CONVENTION OF BANKs.-The following resolution
was unanimously adopted by the Bank Convention,
held at Atlanta, Ca, on the Sd June last
Resolved That when the Convention adourns t adjourn
to meet again on the Oath july Richmond va
ve an Banks within the Confederaey who have been
resented here to send Delegates their meeting
In accordance with this resolution the Convention
will meet at Richmond, Va, on the oath inst
JAMES GIBBES, Secretary
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

Lord JOHN RUSSELL has giyin another anu ~ Pa:Ip
Enxlish reading of the law OF blockaOe 81 the rg
He was asked if the Government recogn "oa lis pOr
the New Granadian Confedertion TO cO Of rebellion
blockade, when he replied that in case uors, but
Government had right to close tne e,a occuppe1,
case of civil war the ports were de Iaot otep scu
the insur gents, they could not take ' nava cOns
to international law ,s rne Dl tbs RICH @
ports. o''"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25
RamAnk1Ne some time since upon the character and

REMARKING some time since upon the character and
abilities of the militia generals recently put in mpor
tant commands under Lincolns administration, we
added" It is proper to remark that General McCeE
land is net one of these but really accomplished Off
GER having been selected as one of the o. S. Military
Commissioners with Hardee and Mordecai to 60 to the
Crmea and observe the movements and improvements
made in the course Of the Russian war"
Our opinion about Mcclellan remains unchanged
and the public begins to appreciate the fact that as
commander in the field he is ncomparaby superior to
any of those serving with him On the same side, and TO
him appears to be entrusted the active operations OF
this Summer campaign while Patterson, Mcdowell and
Butler hold in check the forces of Beauregard johnson,
Huger and Magruder.
It is even possible that the main attack upon the
heart of Virginia will be made under the auspices of this
very able commander who has concentrated at one
point force of % 900 men, while he is assisted by the
tory force and vainy of the North Western section OF
the State.
The immense tide Of emigration from Germany to the
North West shown concusivey by the names OF the
Commanders of brigades regiments and companies both
of the Ohio and Indiana but still more so from Western
Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin, as well also among the
Federal troops in Missouri OF the Germans II
the North do as the Germans here do, they 60 with
their section and are no more bameable than other ct
zens of Northern States
We do trust that there may be no mistake abou
the report of over fifty thousand Enfield rifles will
accoutrements having reached New Orleans. We thin!
there is not any mistake. There brave read,
to grasp every one of them in Texas, Missouri Ar
kanzas, Southern Kentucky and throughout the Who'll
Southwest Once armed the Southwest will give plen
ty of employment to McClelans hordes and give Vir
ginia chance to straghten herself up and take lon
breath, preparatory to striking heavy blow.
We trust that among other things, supply of fxe
ammunition to wit cartridges for the Enfield rifle
and the rhed Cannons has not been forgotten 1T wi
be needed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

WE regret to learn from the Newbern Progress that
George D. Stevenson, Esq, prominent citizen of that
place, died at his residence in Newbern on Wednesday
morning.
MIR. Stevenson was leading member of the bar in
his sectona gentleman highly respected for his talents
and character and whose loss will be severely felt
Dy the community of which he was so useful member
think that bis disease pulmonary in its nature
we know that his voice had failed him considerable
length OF time before his death.
he leaves wife and several children.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

Mr.. JOSEPH H. NEFF, doing business a Ship
Chandler at the of Water and Dock Streets
the wharf, arrested yesterday morning the charge
of using language expressive of hostility to the govern
men as well as the of the Southern States and
of approval of the course of Lincoln.
An investigation was had yesterday forenoon in the
Court House before several Justices and number of
witnesses were examined in reference to the expressions
used by Mr.. Nef. We forbear making any detail of
the testimony the excitement is already sufficiently
high We merely add that the Justices deemed the tes-
timony strong enough to justify them in committing the
prisoner to Jail to await his trial at the next term of the
Superior Court for this county.
We fear that this is not isolated one. There
are men who have made all their money here, who have
deserted the community, and who preparing to de-
sert it, and who in the prospect of their early escape to
abotondom are rather ncautious in their expressions
They will bear watching No ought to be allowed
to 20 backwards and forwards to and from North
communicate with that section. It is neither more nor
less than carrying correspondence with the enemy
If all those who entertain similar sentiments with
those expressed by Mr. Nef were only gone, we would
be well rid of them. They ought neUer to be permitted
to return under any circumstances They ought to be
made to CO. From the very nature of things they must
be dangerous element of weakness in our midst.
Daily Journal, 10th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

YANKEE PRIsoNERs.-We learn that the Express
train last night brought up to the Company shops thirty
Massachusetts, prisoners taken in the neghborhood of
Newport News. They were brought to the shops for
safe keeping. Greensboro Patriot.
They make Shoes ALI the Massachusetts, soldiers
are observation-disclosures.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25
WASHINGTON, D. G. July ID, 1856

WASHINGTON, D. G. July 3D. 1851
The advanced guard Of the Federal army reached Fairfax
at noon The Confederate pckets retired an hour BEFORE
falling back on Centrevie, where they will probably make
stand.
GERMANTOWN, Fauquier Co., Va, July 49, 1861
Ia yors division moved early Wednesday The South
e,ners fell hack towards Centrevile. At half past
Mcdowell and staff arrived with four divisions He VIII
move towards the Junction Thursday The ball is pro-
baby opened
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

of the stream in the mountain gorge and six Companies on
the left Of the sream the enemy apr caring In sucn over
whelming force Ramsey gave orders to retreat.
It is believed four Of the companies did not hear the order
but marched on when they were probably immedlatey
surrounded 1t is hoped however, that these four compan
les may yet reach camp
Garnetts command only lost 20 killed. unless OF the
fonr above being were
killed. All the balance OF Garnetts command are SAFE
Col. Ramsey's Men all Safe
RICHMOND, Va. July 10Th, 1861.
An intelligent and reliable gentleman who left staunon
this morning. says that all the missing companies OF KAN
seys Georgia Regiment had arrived at Monterey SAFE
They were taken prisoners, but parolled.
Special Dispatch to the Journal.
MANASSAS, VA, July 10Th, 1s6l-1O:3O T. M.
Everything has been quiet here to-day flag OF truce
was sent in by the enemy asking permission to bury their
dead in which they have been busy engaged They have
probably five hundred killed and wounded Our loss less
than twenty killed. An attack is hourly expected.
George w Mise private in the Washington Artillery
from New Orleans died also Major HARRISON of the
Eleventh Virginia Regiment
Two cannon and five hundred stand of arms were taken
from the enemy.
Patterson has crossed the Potomac at Harpers Ferry
doubtless to make junction with Gen. Mcdowell.
Fifty prisoners principally Pennsylvanians arrived to-
day from Winchester.
1t was Thomas and not William Sangster OF the AleSan
dra Rifemen, who was killed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

VIEW probably hear something this week from the
Peninsula between the York and James River from
McClelans columns and from Johnston and
and, may be- also from Missouri Missouri is making a
gigantic effort to free herself from the terrible trammes
that are sought to be placed around her.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-07-25

BULL RUN-This is the boundary between Fairfax
and Prince William counties Virginia until it enters
Occoquan River, IA miles from its mouth.
This was the headquarters of General Bonbam's COM
mand and it is said that General Bonham complained
to General Beauregard of the u1heroc name as the tt
tie for battle field. Beauregard replied that it sound
ed as well as Cowpens Whereupon Bonham determn-
ed to make it as famous, if he lad the chance.