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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

Z UMBER, COAL. AND WOOD YARD.-C0'-
| Of Union aud Queen Streets, North.-"heie
I am prepared to furnish every description u
LUMBER, SHINGLES. LATHS, LINE, &c.
Alss, Oak and Pine WOOD. Red and White Ass $
sad Cumberland COAL, which am selling low II T
.ash, or on reasonable terms to good customers.
.r3-tf u W. BARKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

OALL AT NO. Is KING STREET.-Just re-
} seiyed a we'll selected and complete nssor,-
mont 81 HARDWARE and BUILDERS MATE
RIALs, which will be sold at reduced prices ,t 70
suit The simss. Also, large stock OF sIo'ns'
TIE-WARE, lie. mn
UAEe.-We have on hand good supply
SI Rsese's 6uano for the Spring trade. mo
ns kNoA q Di.0
CjTTTfR EN;s CARRIAGES for sale by
.nADNl' ' PERRY BROS,
Mansion House Building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

VeLTs PISTOLS, CAPS AND TLAsKs,.
u NUsKET CAPS, SHARP'S REPEATERs
AKD CARTRIDGES, &C., &c.-Just opened at
No. IS, King street. the third supply (this year. OF
Colts aad other Fire Arms with supply OF caps
and Plasks to suit. Having dealt in Fire ArIbs
for is years past. the subscriber has arrangements
for furnishing goods in that line, at the very low"
ext rates. -,
erders fer a quantity of Colts Fire Arms, vii:
hs eye.u,sd for q small commission at the shortest
$50 JOHN T. CREIGHTON,
Dealer in Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, Pistols,
CAPS, Hads, DO, IS, King street, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

DRUGS AND PATENT MEDICINES.-In-
~ dia SIENNA. Chamomile Flowers, Gum Traga-
canth, Flour of Sulphur, Croton Oil, krcosote LII
quorieo Root, Wistar's Cough Lozcnges, Refined
Borax Pepper. Cubebs, Refined Salt Pere, Pow d
Ipecacuauha, White Mustard Seed, Sage Ayers
Cherry Pectoral, Lemon and RASPBERRY Gum Drops,
No. Potash, just received and for sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE Jr.,
s nnthnnnrn O. kim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23
LUMBER, LATHs, LIhE, &c.
mrs TH0S. A. WATERS
WATERS & CO..

n. TAYNRS, THUS a.
WATERS & CO.,
INTENSIVE DEALERS IN LUM + X,
Ia SHINGLES, LATHS and PA Ii n q S.
Alss, LIME, WHITE SAND, HYDRAULIC
CEMENT, CALCINED PLASTER, Nails,
.Ls., at the Wharf, foot Of Cameron street.
they have constantly on hand well assorted
stack Of SEASONED LUMBER. Their arrange
msnts with manufacturers in different sections,
enable them to supply particular bills Of White
Spruce and Southern Pine, Of the best quality,
and at shortest notice.
n. B. Now landing $4,000 feet of superior
Georgia Pine, various sizes. mn 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23
TAYLOR & EUTCHIsON,

STRAW MATING. STRAW MATTING!!
FF1O ALL in want Of the above goods, we would
L say give US 4 call, and we will agree to sell
them rs cheap as any house south Of New York.
am II & H. w MEYENBBR6.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

40 TO sCHWARZE'S aud get some Of his
VI bargains he has ON hand-Shawls, Capes and
Bonnets, at your own prices. Shakers, good artt-
Gle, at 25c. Just received, also cheap lot Of En-
brCideries ap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

GENTLEMEN arc requested to call and exam
VI inc our stock Of CAS6IMERES.
NH 10 S. d W. MEYEEBER&.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

RYARBLEuEAD MAMMOTH CABBAGFS.
w -CabbagcS grown from this Seed have
measured nearly feet around and weighed 6O
pound, for sale by HENRY COOK Il CO..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

nj OTICE.--We are pleased TO announce to our
~ friends in the country that arc now pre-.
pared to forward them VEG ETABLE and FLOW
Err SEED, by mail; in packages not exceeding
eight ounces free Of ell charge. Persons with
whom we have no acquaintance, will please for
ward the amount they wish 10 invest in postage
stamps or gold, and will forward them seed by
return mail. We have full supply Of Ill, the
choice Vegetable and Flower Seed.
HENRY COOK & CO.,
IN 6 Snralta Hall Alexandria, NN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23
DRAIN PIPE

DRAIN PIPE.
WE HAVE received samples OF STEFAN
w PRESSED STONEWARE DRAIN PIPE"
and will take orders for the same, IN any quaint
ties of any desired size, from inches to 30 IN
diameter III feet lengths. This pipe Will answer
full as well rs Lead or Iron Pipe, at much less
cost, for ali purposes of conducting water to or
from buildings, by the natural flow where there is
no pressure or strain.
Farmers or others who have Springs Mt dis
lance from their dwellings or barn yards, at a
moderate elevation, will find u great advantage
in the of this PIPE.
Samples exhibited, and any information requir-
ed will ha cheerfully given on application to
mo22 K. II. MILLER, SON co.
FERTILIZERS! FERTILIZERS!
T AM in receipt Of part Of my Spring supply Of
L GUANOS, viz:
CALIFORNIA GUANO
A. A MEXICAN GUANO.
COLUMBIA GUANO.
NAVASSE GUANO
TURNER'S EXCELSIOR.
DeBURG'S SUPER PHOSPHATE LIME.
WHITEL0CK'S SUPER PHOSPHATE LIME.
PULVERIZED BONES.
All Of which are of best quality, ana VIII be
sold at lowest market prices. all other xmas
furnished at current rates.
JAMES c. NEVETT,
NH 30 Duke street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23
kD Is b II L u h LII,
Old Stand, No. 81, King st.

rE70 NJ CUoTOMERS.-I have on file many
/ orders for copies OF "Giham's Tactics or
"Htr.(oe's Rife Tactics" which I have been pro-
nisin, to ii as soon as tho hooks arrived which
hav, ordered by express and by mail. My cor
RESPONDENT writes me as follows: at will be i'm
possible ~ send Gillian Eardec's Tactics, they
are roatraband Of war, aud would be seized at
the Express or Post Office" l give this notice,
that !ny friends may knew why have not filled
,aair orders. ROBERT BELL,
my old stand. 81, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

NHOICE SEED.-Strawberry, Water Melon,
~ Pine Apple Beet. Orange Water melon, Honey
Dew Do, Citron Melon, Tor Preserves, Seven
year Pumpkin, Honolulu Squash, Turnip Rooted
Cabbages, Wachiveer Caulifower, Mead's I'm
proved White Solid Celery, Ice Cream Water Mel
on, Persian Melon, Nasturtum, Jenny Lind Melon,
Fegee Island Tomato, yellow Plum do, Testers
Golden Japan Winter Squash, &C., &c.
HENRY COOK & co,
spIS Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

CITATION LANTERNS, with refectors par
y ticularIy adapted for burning Coal OIL and
tho best and cheapest light in use for Fishing
Shores, Canal Boats, Stables, and Street Lights
for sale by HENRY COOK * CO.,
M Is Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

~ EKuSENE AND pHOT0GEN 0ILS.-We
e have taken the Agency of q manutactory Of
these articles, and are authorized TO warrant them
cunai to the best eve" 'rade; burning in any Coal
on IDunp, and free from yoke and smell. For
sale in quantities TO suit the trade, by
WM II. F0WLE i SON,
an 10 No /. South Wharvcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-23

IRISH LINEN.-The attention Of the Ladies is
/ specially invited to a choice stock Of IRISH
LINENS now opening at our Store. These goods
have been carefully selected and pronounced
great bargains by nil who have examined them. A
reasonable deduction will be made in the price
when taken by the piece.
m S & w. MEYrNRERG.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16
Nq.cq ceqqiy Siqs & E,pisSprg ehrrRi;is
iV INDEPENDENT FAMILY JOURNAL
issued Fridays, AT Lcbi>bur, nion county, PrBns'

TEEVS-Sl5o 30 PER wear, TO ne P'rD IN spv'Scy-sni
- thr r tr Ion GER -hortsr parlod thus ~
> viii rty fr four months - cts fr SIX months dei
rr eight 'b 1io for riste-u months. dol for t'o
years. - for Hur copies year 10 Tor ten c"i'- h
year. Sc. single N- t. Pa, rlruts by mail trar)
received ia J ro-tJ-r stamps, bank nctss at 'hef
yaiu- here. MIST aiul- 81 Produce rvcrirel in pay
len tl- time NJ pir,- for ~iirl paper = mAr''
.uutss We have running a,roIutb il l. STulfEu
ApyEErl-IsltNr- handsomely pULli-hrI a. 80 cts f'
square . - tt- each after Insertion. dol tts's
nuuti-. dol ryr wear. ilaIfa >lusrr-i cts Is t.
tui. Hda!. wv -Guarr--lip.i un, 40 Nvrrhnnt' ~.
n.t fourth 81 column. 10 dol Der y'ar 'tI
-'-,-, 8r. may b. agreed upon. SQUARE - i
smallest typ, or u % rVtlarr-r- Advertisements, "
drmorsliEiuc. Illegal. nilins tendency r't adu'
Communications i,.iFe on toTicS q frurral lnt,''
and wp1uil b the vrjt~r'= real name and siIi,
Tho " MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH j. located in the vn,, ,
1.-THE wv It slr0s by which often Insert '1
N.W- in advance 1T The PhIiaI. Mails
CONNECTED with tA- H'i-- ample materials ny I"
sinj> "t JOB PRINTING. ~hgh viii p" execute. -''
uvatR"~- aha lrsr ttrh aul On r'lscuahl" f'rm-
i--tl-trl tl,rTf.-. r.r ne @, l- p4ti r Hh'h :,
u,-i,h Work Nh.u .li,,ts.i. = MI frs ~ r'-'-'
In.ri-.l wo.rEN CuRNELItS
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16
I,ARkIN &C CO.,
MAMMOTH PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY,
sE,C Corner Eighth and Arch SIS Philadelphia.
(EHtrdRcc EigiLt &r.eLl

4 FrER many years experience in all the
Y various branches Of the Art, the ProprI-
etors confidently invite the attention OF their
friends and the public TO their extensive eSta-
biShment, which presents the opportunity for
procuring the best Pictures, equal al least TO
anv iirst-class Gallery in the United States.
Preparations are complete for executing ali
the improved s;N-s known L. the Art They have
patrnt cement for curyiu- Dagu' rrrotyicS &c%c
makn- them Life .izc If de-r,lthe only On" Of the
Kind in this country. Attached to tins establishment
are three colorng Artists
ruoroGKApus, incluiuE Painting, as low as > 90
do with franz 10 -
do 81 rho.nt55cts. Extra copies 80 rts
or s. per doz. Life size ota-raTh ~ 10" as - and
Ivorytypc at came Iricc. Durable AmorotyreS al %
cents and upwards.
A most extensive assortment Of CIT Frames embr'c
Ing select aud chnicc varIrt- the Latest styles. fr
ccs from 10 cents and upwards.
Espcrial attention bestowed uIon liiesl"i ihoto
Graphs in OIL tran,frri irom small pictures, andiEom
a., Jnstrn.t,nus ,,iyrn in the Art ssIy
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16

A. cara through my orient window tn-lsy
At the gloomy Old mansion iust over the way,
My feelings quit somlrr. resembling the air,
Are painting before the tAa1s Of lrspaT.
The shadow Of Death on the rnle horse Is: Treason,
Thy sririt. M''LlLt,N! In -i,ht in good s"asDn,
w"r, passing b"frc IL" with yi-a-rs turril,
lille hos; follow host with their fTonts grim aud horrd
The clash'nc of arms and the battles confusion,
Were swiftly di.Irliing th- tyrant's della. ion,
While Libcrys Iieht. Ger their bsttlenrus flashing,
LcyealsI their proud iortsscs crumhliBs and
A. will a. the storm rose the shout at their falling,
But Io! on the ruins 81 lit how HpalhuE!
Til. spectre uf Famine grim Wars desolation,
Th. sorgun Of Horror, the worm Of Damnationl
A moment MCCLELLAN l.-leli it AMI wonderel
TIi-u round II his cannon loud yOci AMI uIundcrel
Then Larki from the midst Of this rattns gni roaris
", heard the foul demon for mercy lmllorins.
Tho smoke Of the hattie rollcl on IN its glory,
Aud circng the mountain tops rendered iL'm hoaNN;
Prom the fond that prrohei the cloud, hea'eh
save usI
Tho foe Of his country-thc ghost Of = Dacisi
LvwisJurs, Aug y, Isdl. HASTINGS
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16
II Y N Z II LOG Y

A CTEIOI = and entertaining little Book,
n (an about Marrimony, Money, and 9TH
rr matters TOR the amusement Of every body,
laut the young folks, alSo,) on long winter
evenings. RAINY days, etc. Price, 20 cents.
" Wholesale. - Cents. Sent by mail for seven
, cent stamps. For sale atthe. SGr y GIrOn.
iclc' office. WORDEN n CORNELIUS.
Publishers, Lewsburg, Pa.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16
- MJRGRlDGE.
A. n Family Physic.


- 1t m. J. u. tdffHfid. .NfH t7bd7s.
Yur uill. Tho ffl-a of pury'S. ThVir eyc-ii-Ht
rHt.IlI.- srIt1Hs sta rtlG f.t>sss- They
f-.rI booze . 81, cog. tIu ,Il .tttuis M ~.
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Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16
CuEGkRiY INSTITUTE,

1927 and l5-9 Spruce street, PaiSdda
VI,flI5 Institute, conducted for two years
past, IN THIS city, by MAn.NE CnE"AHar
aud her niece MADAME D'HERyILLr. upon the
same principles IA the one IN New
YORK, established there IN the year 1914, Will
re open on Monday, sept lG, with It's usual
ample and complete provision for the educa-
non Of Young Ladies, under the direction OF
Madame D'IieryIlly. Circulars, anG all re-
quIs,rc information, can lie oblaInct on aPPlI-
cation Ia the Principal. Aug. y, 6lmSI
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16

The Official correspondence respecting
the burning of the Norfolk ship-houses,
and siukiug the fleet there, has jaSt been
published 1t appears that to Commod1fa
McCaulcy's cowardico or treachcry, the
country Is indebted for that terrible loss
for tho greatest OF ca!amit!cs ihai have
befalleu the country, since the coumencc-
mcut of the war, being the abandonment
of the cauucn at Norfolk Nayy Yard
Yet Commodore McCaulcy has never SUI
tered the slightest punishment.
The Captain who did his duty in the
midst of the rOut Of Bul! Ran, for whose
name you enquire, was Joseph ilawlcy,
Captain of Ride Company a, ist Conucc-
,icut Regiment, and formerly Elitor OF
Tie Uuitord PrcSs. This worthy ] ur-
nalisi soldier, who was never seen about
the Washington hotels, eampci with his
company, und, when one was sick, took
bis qua and mounted guard.
TIE DEMONSTRATION Gen. Gar,
nett was killed by our troops IN Western
Virginia, his body Was taken care OF, em-
balmcd aud sent home 10 his friends but
when Col. Cameron was killed by the
Eebels, the men sent after BIS body were
imprisoned "Cast uot you, pearls before
SWINE" DC.
Mcclellan was selected by Jctf Davis
himself, who was the Secretary Ui War, to
20 to the Crimca to observe the great bat
ties. 1t will be a little curl Us II the
knowledge which be there gained should
bo the means of overthrowiug the man
who put him in position to receive the III,
struction.
by an Ordinance of Rebel Virginia, the
property o: Gen. Scott in that State Is to
be couiiscated to the Traitors Treasury
but, before they "rcalizc" from it, Scott
may "make good his title" BY the sword.
The Rhode Island Regiment suffered the
mos, severely in the bsht-they lost sixty
fix killed.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16
UNION COUNTY STAR LEWSBURG CHRONICLEAJGST lG 1861
JOHNS y CEOSLEY.
Sole Manufacturers of the Improved
Gutta Pecrha CEMENT ROOFING

Sole Manufacturers of the Improved
Gutta Pecrha CEMENT ROOFING. |.
TT is the cheapes, and most durable Roofing
IN use.
II is Fire and Water Proof.
!, can be applied 10 new and old Roofs Of all
kinds and 10 S.ingle Roofs without removing
the shingles.
The cost is only about one-third that Of Tir
and is twice as durable.
sautta pcrcha Cement. for nreSer-
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Of every description, from its great elasticity,
is not injured by the contraction and expan-
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run in warm weather.
These materials have been thoroughly tcs-
ted in New York and all parts Of the Southern
and Western states, and We can give abuud-
ant proof oi all VIC claim in their favor.
They are readily applied by ordinary labo-
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NO HEAT Is kEtUlRED.
These materials are put up ready fer use,
and for shipping 10 all parts of the country,
with iull printed Directions for application.
Full descriptive circulars will he furnished
on application ly mail or in person at our
Principal office. 5i0 broadway, New York
lOriosit, st. Nicholas IotcD JOHNS d tIOsLEi.
AGENTS WANTED. Gms75
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16
ATTENTION !.

FyNHE finest coats made on twelve hours
notice by JOHN II. MILLER. N. Sd 81.
ths oldest ami hest Tailor m Lewis burg
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16
Tavern Stand for Sale.
q Sinai and Zion,

ar Pilgrimage through the wilderness
to the Land of Promise" By BENI,nIN
B,rsuAS. late Pastor of the German Reformed
Church, Lewisburg. This work comprises
5i3 pages ofplain print on white paper, with
c illuStrarionS-price, Sl..5. Lindsay "
Dlaki>rcn, Philai, Publishers, and sold by
DANIEL SCHRACK, Agent, LewiSburs.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16
independent Candidates.

,~,A> Attention, Musicians
= W. sra y large assortment Of
=. q - * NioIiu>, Guitars. &c, Of ali
49, sT kiuj.--aI>o Violin. Guitar,
and Banjo Strings, Bridges. Pegs, &c. and the
best Violin RJsln-call at the Post Office and
examine. q FORREST
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16

lra, L.e.J- D. i.., i'.'r r fir1if tfETea, Bron.
b.. Atsn- u,,v 1,-.ti 20 r- v,th c1;ralI,iin.ry
-ur.. fIy l,r ar.. t.... tn ans called tn ,i-ie
60 il-fl.,- g. r.-ul.s. tiH ui.u- # digestion AMI
r.it,s fl- ti.l. jy tiH- ,rfy lot rsn-y have
rt,. known, 't.I ! confidently recommend them to
my Ilienl-. lours, J. '. HINES.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16

Pocket gsO1I,S aud oincr .ootsr
81 that kind un hand uT tvur'cr hv M" - 81
Lruisu,z Rnokh.-'ar. ~. SrAtl1 A--.----s
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16
Price, 25 cents per Box, or Boxes for 81. :.
Prepared by Dr. J. C. AVER g. CO.. Lowell. Mas.

Sold by G. W Schaille and by Harris &
Duncan. L,wi,bur-; e Eoush, New Berlin; shind~i
Wr-,u-,If,r. S,lius-r.yy. d ; Cast ard 4 II R-se,
Nrfiulu~-; Corey a isrl, New Cuiumta-ant dealers
everywhere ye.-Inow
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-16
Buckeye Reaper \ Mower,
Manufactured by
SLIFE2, WALLS. SHalNER g. CO.,
Central Foundry, Lcwisburg, Pa.

ysNlIE Buckeye Reaper x Mower wa, miro
ducci in 1871, and So perfectly was n
adapted tn the work designed that a, the
Greatest Practical Field TfiaI ever held ~
rh!s country, IN Jnly of the same year, at ~
rae usc. Il l.LumlhanlLy carIL,. oN he
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-27

taken the first step towards compromise, and
Il Is my humble oplhlon that our present posi-.
tim is Iudorsed by aIArge majority Of the voters
In 81 Dorado county.
have Just had conversation with gentle.
man ftum Greenwood he Informs me that the
old "War Horse" II that township, w. ROush)
is zealously 1T work for the Democracy. Mr.
Roush is a gentleman Of integrity and worth.
and his influence must be felt 10 any cOmmu.
nifty In which he mnves.
The issue before the people this fall will be,
for war. aud against war. Our opponents will
doubtless attempt to eOver up their true design
BY saving they are against coercion, but III Ia
vor Of Collecting the revenue. In the name ut
common sense, II il 10 necessary to res"rt TO
arms in order 10 collect the revenue frUm those
States that have seeded, Is not this war! What
else can il be caIled' do bnpe the issue will
come fairly before the people, aud have u"
dnubt-no fear Of their decisiou.
IwOnld suggest Tie propViery OfuUr Kuing tn
work early. The Republicans are discouraged
Old Abe has split them on The c"crcinn ques-
iion. and now. while they are discussing which
Of the two is the greater man, Old Abe or llOr'
ace Greeley, we can make our arrangements tn
gain complete aud decisive victory this fall.
let our Convention meet early, Illuminate good
men, and the battle will be ours.
] have not heard II many uSpirIuts fur the
various offices to be filled This fall. ] speak
for myself when say ! wish I" see McMnrry
nominated fur Sheriff. aud Ogden iqrireH for
Clerk. Yours, truly, DENNIS.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-27

EXCITING NEws-The news brought by
the Pony is Of an exciting, vague aud con-
Hicting character, in the true sensation
style. 1t carries on it's face incrcdihilitv.
Examine it criticalIy. y brisk cannona,le
was kept up by the bcSicgel and bcsirg.
ers for many hours; hot shells fell thick
and fast; two magazines exploded; chin.
ncys were knocked down; guns were dis.
mounted; fire tagged, and yet says the
dispatch, nobody was hurt. 1t was a
remarkable fight, that: Again. the fleet
lay by thirty hours, hut could not help
Anderson, on acrount Of the tide, which
refused, to cbb and flow, as usual, pruba.
bly, wishing to preserve n mastery in.
activity" The whole account seems ut.
tcrly improbable, started for some basy
design. As Anderson left the fort he
Salntel the flag, and d"ringethr M'utr a
pile of cartridges burst in the easements,
causing the death Of two men and the
wounding Of four. Lincoln has called an
extra session Of Congress-, To convene
on the 4th Of July; and also called ior
10000 militia to protect Washington CITY.
Placing no confidence in the news we re-.
frain from giving more Of it. The next
Pony may give US something definite and
accurate.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-27
GARDEN VALLEY. Anril 9ad. 1851


EDIroRs MOUNTAIN DENOcRAr: l propose to
devote few lines to oolitiCal matters: Since
our National troubles commenced, l have often
been asked what course Of policy would the
Breckenridge Democracy OF this State adopt ,
| have answered in every instance that we were
for the Union. II that desired object could be
attained by honorable compromise and conces.
sion. The late action Of our State Central
Committee has fully confirmed this opinion,
aHd ] now have the pleasure Of informing you
that the actions and propositions Of that body
meet with the approval Of the entire DFeckin.
ridge Democracy Of this sectisn Of the county
as well "a receive the Endorsement Of large
portion Of those who supported Mr.. Douglas
last year. l have only found one man who
supported Mr.. Douglas last GALL, that IL unwil.
ling tounits on the " CritteUdsa propositions :.
aud now, for fear that some enthusiastic opposer
Of Democratic union will doubt the above state.
ment, / will give HIM the names Of those who
were prominent 10 the support Of Mr.. Douglas
at this place last tall, then tell him how they
stand now Messrs. Henry. Chat6eld and
Smith. They are now for compromise and con-
cessiOn, and against coercion. could give
you the names OfOthers, ia neighboring town
ship, but deem il unnecessary. We have
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-27

Tue FIRE DErAETNENr.-The annexed
bill, introduced by Hon. Alex. Hunter,
has received the approval Of the Assembly
1t will doubtless pass the Senate without
opposition, and, with the Governors sig.
nature, become law:
Az ACT supplementary to an Act entitled An
Act to Incorporate the City Uf Placerville
Approved March 9Th, 1859.
The People Of the State of California. repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact rs
follows:
SECTIoN l. The Common Council of the CITY
Of Placerville, shall, ut such time rs they levy
u tax on the assessed value nf the pr,iperty.
real and personal, in the City of PlacervilIe,
for municipal purposes, also lew n tax on the
said assessed value uf snid property, real and
personal, not exceeding one quarter Of one per
cent. fur the exclusive Use and benefit Of the
Fire Department If the City Of PlacerviIle.
The said Tax, so levied, shall be collected by
the Collector, and be by him paid over to the
City Treasurer. who shall keep the same as a
separate fund. to be designated as the Fire
Department Fund" Said fund shall be mid
out upon the order If the Common Council. for
the nse and benefit If the Fire Department If
the CITY Of Placervile, upon the application Of
the different Fire Companies.
SEC. =. This Act W take effect from and after
its passage.