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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18

The dashing foreman of fashionable
tailoring establishment, being in mixed
company, wished to impress those present
with the immense importance of his SER
vices to his employers. Though l say
it that should not say it, said he, "if it
were not for me our people could not
carry on their business" 81 can very
well believe you" put in one of the party !;
" never heard of tailor who could car
ry on his business without goose"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18

TIE road that ambition travels in is too
narrow for friendship, too crooked for love,
too rugged for honesty, and tpO dark for
science. "' r.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18
A. HI. REED'S
WIS NsIN
SALE AND FEED STABLE
Main Street, above Cedar Rsvine Bridge.

PLACERVILLE.
TIE SUBSCRIBERS, thankful for past N
favors, respectfully informs the public SRM
that he IL now prepared 70 aecommO-
date all who may tafOf him With their " ~
patronage, with the AnSSt Buggy Team! and SADDLE
Horses IN the mou6tains .JA.,
Horses kept by the day or month at the lowest
rates Try me and be convinced: - i
" Attached TO the siSble Ia large shed and
ism ~ -. - h. H. REDO.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18

WHEN Socrates was asked why he had
built for himself so smalf'a house, he re-
piled: "SmalI as 1t is, | wish l could fill
il with friends" ...
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18

APPEARANCES Upon the subject Of
dress and appearance, the New York
5S9esa thus remarks: A coat that has
marks Of age upon it, is a recommendation
to people of sense; and hat with too
smooth nap and too high a lustre, is a
derogatory circumstance. The fine coats
on Broadway are on the backs of penni-
less. broken down merchants, clerks with
pitiful salaries, aud men that don't pay
up. The heaviest gold chains dangle
from the fots of gamstiers AID gvatlemvw
of very limited means; costly ornaments
on ladies indicate to eyes that are we'll
open, a silly lover, or n husband cramped
for funds. And when pretty woman
goes by in plain and neat apparel, it is a
sign that she has fair expectations, and a
husband that can show balance in his
favor.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18
COUNTY REPREsHNrArivrs.

senators--tnot elected this yesr)-A. g. O. Beaver,
U. Harvey.
(nBcT)
Members OF the ASsembly-sensca Dean, ]. RFAsler,
J. II. Dennis, II, G. Parker,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18

FICar AyOIDED.-"You are sot, sir"
slow, . sOtS"
Yes; q sot; and ] say So"
al II you bad been the only ole who
said 30, ] would demand satisfaction for
such insOlence; but you ought to know
that ] cannot fsht with everybody; /
therefore treat It 8itb contempt as base
cslumny."
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18
FOR SALE.
HOTEL FOR SALE, CHEAP!

HOTEL FOR SALE, CHEAP!
a MERKINDOLLARS HOTEL, In the town Of
FAIRPLAY, having 9 good run Of business,
will be sold at bargain Connected with the Hotel,
are stables, Out-h0uses, &c.
SADDLE HORSE, and lot Of Cattle and Hogs
will be sold with the premises, II desired.
TERMS-el 500 40 for Hotel. Stock and all. which
are fully worth o. 500 90. Apply on the premises to
GEORGE MERKINDOLLAR.
FAirplay, Il Dorado County, Nov. 93d, ls61.-~2m
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18
PROBATE NOTICE.

PROBATE NOTICE.
-CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Il Dorado
- In the Probate COurt-In the matter Of the
Estate Of r. L. WAKEFIELD, Deceased.
In pursuance Of an order Of said Court, made and
entered the sth day Of January A. D. 1852 notice
10 hereby given that Monday the 9th day Of JAnuA
~, A. D. 1852 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ OF said day, at the
court room Nf said Court. In the City Of Placerve.
has been appointed for hearing the application Of
John Carney, Robert Willing and Frank Patten.
praying that document now on file In said Court,
purporng to be the last will and testament Of r. l..
Wakefield, deceased, be admitted to probate, and
that letters testsmentary be issued thereon TO them
who are named therein ~ executors; at which time
and place ell persons interested may appear and
contest the same.
-, Witness my hand and seal Of said Court,
L. hereto affxed, at office, in Placerville, this
~ 9Th day Of January, A. D. 1852.
THOS. b. PATTON, Clerk,
jan11td By OGDEN SoUIREs, Deputy.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, II Dorado COunty.-In
Justices Court, before George W. Stout, Justice Of
the Peace.-GeOrge p. Bliss vs. N. EStneT.
Upon reading the annexed afidavt, and upon
motion Of pl' It s ordered that service ri summons
In said cause be made upon defendant BY PublicA'
ton thereof in the MOUNTAIN DENOcRAT weekly
newspaper published 10 Placervilie, at least once
u week for the period Of three months. hereby or
der tho publication OF the summons In the above
cause
A3-3m G. W. STOUT, J. P.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18
Watrbss, 5tmsIru, Etc.
JOSEPH w. sEELEY

Nov offers to the citizens Of PlsesrVille and
IN vicinity the finest and the largest stock Of
WATCHES and CHAINS, also EASTERN AND
brought into the Mountains, which We offer AZ
prices to suit the timeS, for cash.
- All articles are guaranteed aS represented.
20 Watches neatly repaired aud warranted.
- All kinds Of JEWELRY made 70 order.
with neatness and dispatch.
-. Also, all kinds Of DIAMOND WORK, EN-.
CRAVING and ENAMBLlNG done to order.
He invites the public 10 call and see for them
selves.
A.ik ALSO, GUNsMITHING, In general.
IVA This department will be under the superVis-
St.S4S lon Of FRANK BKKEART, formerly Of
80 iOma). AL jobs done with PrOmPthess
and at reasonable prices.
JOS. W. SEELEY,
Two doors above the ThsateT, on the Plaza,
nov23-3m PlacerVille.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18

FEAk--Rear is the most depressing
and paEalyEing Of sIf the passions, and 1t
the same time the most dangerous in its
reactionA The most dangerous man or
animal Is one whom fear has driven to
desperation. The weakest animal will
turn ct bay, and fight desperately in It's
extremity. But the first effects Of fear
are to drive back the blood from the sur
face, and produce palencss and peculiar,
pinched expression Of the features. The
limbs tremble, the power Of speech is lost,
aud often there is sudden stimulation Of
certain functions and organs. Fear has
been known in q single night to change
the hair to q s.lvery Wilderness, and to
give the whole frame the aspect Of primi.
tive OLD age. II has often been the cause
Of epilepsy, idiOcy, and insanity. The
powerful effects Of fear have frequently
been brought into play for the cure Of
diseases. We all know how the sight Of
= dentists instruments will suspend the
pangs Of the tOothache. Sir John Nal.
colin tells US Of q Persian doctor who
cured ague by the bastinado. Fear is a
common cause of epilepsy yet, in =
school where the disease became an cpl.
dennic, the great physician Boerhaave
cured it entirely by threatening to burn,
with q red-hOt poker, the 6rst boy that
had another paroxysm. Terror has cured
the goitre, . large wen Of the neck and
Assesses Of considerable magnitude have
been suddenly absorbed under the fear Of
an operation. Neuralgia Of long standing
has also disappeared from the same cause.
Fear promotes the spreading Of all cOnta.
giOus or epidemic diseases. as has often
been witnessed in the plague, cholera. &c.
The angel Of pestilepce went to certain
city to slay twenty thousand, but hun.
dyed thousand persisted. When charged
with exceeding his commission, he said
I" | killed my twenty thousand only fear
killed the rest" After battles, men have
been found dead without wound. They
were the victims of fear.-SUnday Times.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18
HrHE L sLoss, P1'HS Att'yr,-4S-Sm


CNTATE OF CALIFORNIA. County Of u Dorado.
y Justices Court, PiAcerVille Township.
The People Of the State Of California, to NJ. R.
ELSTNER, GREETING:
You are hereby summoned to appear before me,
at nv once, in PacerviIle Township, OF the County
Of II Dorado. the 18th day Of October, A. 1851
at o'clock. P. NJ, To answer unto the complaint Of
GEO. y. BLISS, who sues to recover the sum OF one
hundred and twenty Ave aOd 26-1O0 dollars, due
him from you on account for services rendered and
materials. In bIacksmthng, &C., BY NJ. Miller, and
by said Miller assigned to the said Piaint.n.-When
judgment will be taken against you FOR the said
amount, together with costs and damages, II you
fail to appear and answer. '@'''
To the Sheriff, or any Constable OF said County
Greeting:
Make Legal Service and return hereof.
Given under my hand, this Sd day OF October,
A. D 1851. X. G. MCINTYRE,
Justice Of the Peace In and for said Township
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Fl Dorado County.-In
Justices Court before Geo. w. Stout. Justice Of the
Peace.-GEO. P. BLISS vs.. VI. r EISTNER.
GEORGE =. BLISS, the above named pin, being duly
sworn, deposes and says: That the above named
fornia and 10 now a resident OF the Esmeralda Mi
ming District in Nevada Territory. said place Of his
residence being out Of the State Of California, &C.
cOrding to the best knowledge, information and be-
lief Of afiant.
Afiant, also, says that he has good cause Of &C.
ton against said defendant, upon an account held
by on NJ Miller against him, for labor and services
which account was, by said Miller, assigned to
afiant. GEO. =. BLISS.
Sworn to and subscribed be fore me. this 18th day
Of October, A. D. 1861. g W. STOUT.
Justice Of the Peace.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-18

nEEDS, MORTGAGES AND DECLARA-
IL Tion' Of HordssteadS, for sale at this ONCE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-23
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY GOVERNOR,
ALExANnRIa v. Sent. iG. 1857.

General Oyders, No. 2;
Information having been received at these
Headquarters, that certain citizens and soldiers
Of low repute are constantly committing depre~
dations upon the property and persons Of de-
f:ncelass inha btants, who have by force Of cir
cunstances been compelled to resort 70 Aie1an"
dria as d place Of shelter and protection =
Therefore. notice is hereby given, that all per-
sons detected participating in such lawIess acts,
viii be arrested aud placed IL confnement By
order Of JOHN +. SLoUVh,
Brig. Gen, Military Gov. Of Alexandra.
RoLL1N c. GALE, Capt and &. A. +.
semi 16--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-23

hundred and thirty nus4ioiS VI = ei'A 0A>
*bree thousand two hundred and nlnety~z9Ye1
bowels Of -four we're exported from New 1ork
= Europe during the past week
affirmation has been received III Pn1ladel-
.>b;a that IN an attempt TO cross the Potomac
81 shepardstovo, the Corn Exchange regiment
,,.s renulsed with considerable loss, and Co].
Provost very badly wounded.
IN Sunday a large number Of wounded sol
d;ors were brought TO Washington, and were
t.ken 10 the Capitol, which has been converted
;nfo hospital. The beds have been placed In
almost every available portion on the floors OF
tbe Senate and House.. and the passages are
6Ipd IS IS also the rotunda, which it was
4hought at hrst would be the only portion
usod, Already there are about 500 patients.
Il has been officially decided that the Inter
mi Revenue law does not tax kilograms on
their own business, sent byrailEoad or telegraph
companies over lines owned By themselves; but
only kilograms for sending which they receive
nav which are 10 be taxed the one or three
cents each,
The bottom Of the Great Eastern has been
examined, and it is found that the rock on
which she struck at Montauk point made
hole about eighty feet in length by about three
feet in width. The opening is by nc means III
straight line, thereby rendering it more diff
cult to repair
s wealthy gentleman arrived in Washington
few days ago from the West Indies, having
in view the employment Of large number Of
persons for the purpose Of cultivatlng cotton
upon one Of the finest West Indian estates, Of
which he is the sole proprietor or lessee for
long term of years. His original purpose was
10 employ Germans or Swiss, but, after seeing
the contrabands he changed his purpose; and
now proposes to take at least five thousand or
more Of them, if the government will assist
them to go TO his island
A despatch from Frederick announces that
the great bridge Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad over the Monocacy, east Of Frederick,
which was destroyed two weeks ago, is again
restored This completes the road from Baltl-
more and Wa hington to Frederick and 20 San
dy Hook, opposite Harper's Ferry.
In killed and wounded no battle Of the war,
it is said, equalled that Of Wednesday. The
loss Of Federal officers was very great,
One undoubted case Of yellow fever IN New
Orleans occurred on the 18th inst.
Governor Curtin has returned from the
Borders and is sending back the State Militia
to their respective homes.
The \. 7. papers contain extracts from late
Richmond papers, which discuss the causes OF
the movements Of the Confederates in Mary
land and Kentucky, one if which, it is said, Is
70 obtain supplies Of meat, corn, horses, mules,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-23
THU ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE

An immense amount Of fencing, ii the i'm
mediate neighborhood Of this place has been
destroyed within the LAST year. III many IN
Stances tie owners Of lots in order TO save
pest o. pan12el Of tileir fences have had What
was left removed; in most cases, however, the
destination hes been complete, b. persons pull
mo the enclosures C1own, and burning them on
the SPOT, or close BY Hardy an entire 1ence
can be seen anywhere within Cwo 2r three ml}es
Of town; and the beautiful grass lots, vegeta~
BILE gardens, corn fields, &c, formerly So we'll
defined and secured from depredatlons, are now
open wastes, bare and sterile looking, and pre-
senting landscape whose only features are
desolation and ruin It will take a long time
before the fences can be restored, and the Land
restored 70 its former state OF cultivation.
Cr7R10us STATEMENT. Col James ". Wall,
Of n. Z. IN g. published letter, in the n. I.
World. makes the following statement relative
to the members of the former Legislature Of
Nd, now confined as state prisoner In Fort
Lafayette
II was charged that these rnen we're about
10 pass an ordinance OF secession, lhat orol-
nance in the handwriting OTIS. IeackIe " all2s,
one Of the first lavyersof Maryland and Z mem
Der Of the Legislature, Mr.. Secretary Seward
professed to have in his possession. Now me
intention OF passing such an ordinance coulG
not for moment have been enteltalned as no
southern man admits the rlghtot any s'1ch body
IN
and ~ tie next place, shortly after their ar
arrest. Mr.. Reverdy johnson, upon ezaln1nlng
the famous document in the hands OF the Sec
retarv Of State, pronounced it s base forgery;
and we have since been informed that 1t was
forged by a clerk, now IN Washington, who
had been indicted fer some felony, and convict
ed while Mr.. Wallis was prosecutor OF balt!-
more. This put new complexion On Their
case, and the government offered then thelT
liberty upon giving their parole. But under
the circumstances Of the case, to have accepted
the offer would have been tantamount 60 con
fession Of guilt Mr. Harrison addressed a let
ter to the Secretary, demanding their 1ncondl--
tionaz liberation It has been refused, and
these men. are held close prisoners.
ACTING REAR ApN1RALs.- following
officers /. We been appointed Acting Rear 40
mirals on their RESPECTIVE stations: C0mmo-
dore Charles TT. Bell, commanding Pacific
Souadron. Commodore Charles Wilkes, COM
handing Special West India Squadron.
Commodore J. I. Lardner, commanding East
QUIZ Blockading Squadron Commodore Chas:
Henry Davis, commanding Nayal Mississippi
Flotilla Captain Samuel Phillips Lee, CONT
manding North Atlantic Bockadlng Squadron
Miss Margaret O Brien, living nearthe WASH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-23

4 NTHRACITE COAL.-For sale, to arrive
a per schooner Morning Light, with BED
and WHITE ASH COAL. Also, Cumberland
Bun Of Mine Coal on hand
Ierns--Cash, when ordered.
JOHN I&EAlHERLAND,
sep 23-6t** No. 30 King street.
4 UC1TON SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND
n KITCHEN FURNITU RE.-Willb be solo
On Thursdnu, The 25N 5n$t., at the residence Of
the late Isaac George, on Columbia street De-
tween King and Prince street, al the HOUSE
HOLD Nd KITCHEN FURNITU RE; con-
ssting Of Mahogany Sofas Chairs, Tables, Bed
steads, Bureaus Wardrobes, Stoves, Carpets,
Feather Beds, Mattresses, China and Glassware,
with many other articles Also, at the store or
King street, will be sold the remainder o. the
stock Of GKOCERIES. Spices &c. Counter and
Platform Scales, store fixtures &c
TERMS OF SALE CASH.-Sale TO commence
II zoe c]cnl< E. GEORGE,
sep 22-}t*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-23
I B E RI Y I'll 4 L L

G. DLES!S CH 4 n g f 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-09-23

handing Special West India Squadron!
Commodore J. L. Lardner, commanding East
Gulf Blockading Squadron, Commod5ore Chas::
Henry Davis, commanding Nayal Mssslsslppl
FIotilIa. Captain Samuel Phillips Lee, COM
manding North Atlantic Bloc}adlng Squadron.
Miss Margaret Q Brien, living nearthe WASH
ington navy yard was accidentally shot yester.
day by young brother, who took up loaded
pistol which had been left on mante-plece,
and pointing it at her fred, the ball entering
the back near the shoulder. The ycung lady
is lying very low; and but little hopes are e17
tanned of her recovery.
The Potomac is swollen somewhat by the
late rain, and fording is rather q serious bust
ness. The ford at which the Confederates
crossed is directly opposite ShepherdstoWn,
two miles from Sharpsburg. But one wagon
could cross at a time, it being very narrow,
with deep water each side Of it; but as their
wagon train was not very large, they got every"
thing over.
The stock market in New York is firm
Gold ITS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-21

with Col Pegram when taken at Rich Noun
tain, was wounded BY the side of General
lfarnett when he tell, and finally a. AID to
General Wise In Western Virginia, com.
manded portion of his cavalry; MsIOr
hoof, who had been with Walker tn rough ali
his campaigns. There were besides, Upshur
and Deheart, who were Nicarae nan veterans,
Lieut.. Bolton. VINO had been in the same
service, and DR.. Kellum, well and fayorably
known, who on this occasion volun teered a.
surgeon on board the Curlew, going ont to
her amid shower Of shot and shell, and
fighting in her till she sunk. had almost
omitted to mention the very important fact.
that when the bArricade was finally carried
by the enemy, after it's defenders had been
turned through marsh, which had been pro-
nounced i'm passable, and for months had been
counted on for defence, (thoug6 DR.. Kellum
learned from the people Of the il and that thew
had actually ridden throus b IL ON horseback
it Is the opinion Of all experienced officers
that the island could not possios = have been
successfully defended first, unless General
Wise had come there month earlier, with
ample means to alter the defences. abundant
ammunition, and double the force ut his dis.
posal.
General Wise, at the time Of the attack.
was fortunately ct Nag's Head, disabled that
day bv illness. Lieu Col Richardson was
at Nag's Head, which he burned after the
stores lad been shipped. and the enemy
sLelled 1t after his retreat had been snfsIv ef
iected. Col. Hennir gsen was then at Eliza
Detn Olty, with three CON- apanes OF artillery.
WaiIing FOR transportation. and having start.
ed from Norfolk with horses all unframed to
fire, and many unbroken to harness, but
which were traine and broken to both on
the road and during three DAYS soiourn at
that place. If this artillery had been on the
island, it might have del aged for oay or
two its capture, rendering /, more costly 10
the enemy; but that was aH.~ Gen. Wise is
known to have made the most energetic rep.
resentations as to the state Of things there,
and some OF his officers, on. landing, pro.
nounced the place perfect man. trap
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-21
SPECIAL NOTICEa.
NJ THE GREAT v1RofNrA rEMEny

4ME WAEAT VIRGINIA REMEDY
AID o3HUMBU0-Plraas's IIyALLIsII RI.
aspt Foa 0oxSoalH1A AID ALL Sporsf Dis.
AsHs-This Rreat American remedy,- con.
tanning no Msrcurial or Balsamic proper.
nes. excc!a everything heretofore offered to
tns pubic In its curative, reetorative, and
fenovattng powers and the medical world
aFe astonlsoed when told that the above
remedy VIII cure the above diseases, and
coniounaed whsn they have ocular demon.
strauons OF the fact. But the proprietor,
VINO mas known OF the remedy for twenty odd
years, mas known Of a case Of 10 years stand
ing 70 be restored to perfect health, and all
otner cases Of shorter duration to be restored, i,
wit0out q single exception, and therefore
cnaiienXes any case Of 0cnnorThBa which the
remedy will not cure. provided the direc.
tions are carried ont with prudence on the
part Of ths patient; and any one purch aslng
half dozen bottles, and using accordingly
In his or her case, he guarantees q perfect
cure; and In cases OF failure, will furnish ad.
ditional medicine. free of charge, to complete
the cure, through his aGen Ia; and q cure will
be elected without Inconvenience TO the pa
tient
Price, per bottle, 81; half dozen bottles $40;
expreSsagS from % to 60 cts.
Sold by APPRRsox 4 DUPUY. No. 2O1 Broad
st., and .. A. SIREoxss, Main st., Druggists,
Agents for the city OF Richmond. Sold, also,
by NJ. A. & G A SAETOs, Norfolk, and tiRAs.
b. OAMP BILL and WILSON & WILLIAMS, Ports.
mouth, Va. fe l9-6mH
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-21
HH- to OFFICERS IN THE q. s. SER
OEAS w WHITE

Having been discharged from the army,
where have been for the last eight months,
/ am now attending in person to the sale OF
my CAMP BED, which serves more purposes
than any other article produced for the army
1t makes good he'd table, writing desk, sur
gicaI chair. and trunk-indeed, AN officer needs
no other camp furniture-com bininG within
the com pass of an ordinary trunk all those
advantages. Please call at S. w. HAIR
WOODS, Governor street, and examine it
tites TO suit, Comforts, Confederate Camp
Chairs and Stools, Chests and Tables, and
will make any article in my line that SOL
der nay want, and at prices as low es pos
sibly can be afforded.
l would like to dispose Of exactly at cost, q
drst.class Colts RIFLE, with sword bayo.
net attached; fine pair silver plated (seven
shooter) PISTOLS and good Gold WATOH,
which al present have no use for.
fe ,7-1Wk T., W, WHITE.