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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22
SpfriaL ano GencraL Notices.

DIR. HOST TIE TT e RS STOMACH
BITTERS.-The stomach is the fountain head Of
scores Of diseases which infest the human system
Indigestion bad enough per sc, generates darhpa,
dyseEteyy, faintness, vertigo, palptation of the
heart Eenerakdebility, Ne. Get rid Of it, thrn at
once, bv going through course of DIR. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, palatable and refreshing prepa-
ration, which surely relieves all complaints Of
the stomach and its dependencies, as the sunshine
melts the snow. course Of the medicine may not
perhaps he necessary. One bottle frequently ac-
composites a complete cure.-Sold by all druggists
and dealers everywhere.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

TIE following waif, atloat on the "sea
of reading" we clip from an exchange.
We do not know its paternity, butt con.
tains some wholesome truths, beautifully
sci forth:
Men seldom think of the great event Of
death until the shadow falls across their
-or,.-a- path, hiding forever from their eye,
the traces of the loved ones whose living
smile was the sunshine Of their existence
Death is the great antagonist of life, and
the cold thought Of the tomb is the skele-
tor Of al icaStS. We do 1iot want to go
through the dark valley, although it,
passages may lead to Paradise; and, with
Charles Lamb, we do not want to lie down
in the muddy grave, even with kings and
princes for our bei-frll)ws. But the fiat
of nature is inexo;able. There is no re.
lief or appeal from the great law which
doumS us to dust. The flower that bios
SONS and withcrS in day has not frail
er hold upon life than the mightieSt mon.
arch that ever shook the earth with his
footsteps. Generations of men appear
and vanish as the grass, and the countless
multitudes which throng the world to-
day will tomorrow disappear as the foot
steps on the shore. In the beautiful dra-
ma of Ion, the instinct Of immortality, so
cloquently uttered by the death devoted
Greek, finds a deep response in every
truthful soul. When about to yield his
Young existence as a sacrifice to fate, his
beloved Clcmanthe asks if they shall not
meet again. TO which he replies: " have
asked that dreadful question of the hills,
that look eternal-of the clear streams,
that flow forever-of the stars, among
whose field of azure my raised spirit hath
walked in glory. All were dumb. But
while gazrd on thy living face, I felt
that there is something in the love that
nantes through its beauty that cannot
wholly perish. We shall meet again,
Clemanthe."
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

Sands Sarsaparilla.-NO remedial
agent was ever introduced that has proved so uni
formly successful this for purifying the blond, aud
for the cure Of scrofula, rheumatism, stubborn ul
GERS, salt rhcum, fever sores, eryspelas, pimpes
boils mercurial diseases, cCtaneous eruptons, liver
compliant, bronchitis, consumption, female com
plants, loss Of appetite, and general debility. 1t
will speedily remove the worst symptoms Of these
distressing complaints, and in brief period com
piete radical cure. Jeo
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

SWEETS Grape Bitters, or RestOratIve
WINE "A powerful, yet Pheasant medicine, manufac'
ured under the immediate supervision " Mrs. A. NJ
SWEET, the celebrated Clairvoyant Physician, and
prepared from RooTs and HERBS Of great medicinal
virtue, combined with the pure juice OF the Califor-
mia Grape. A certain remedy for Liver Complaint,
Biousness, Costiveness, Dyspepsia, Debility, I'm
paired Appetite Impure Breath, etc. and all diseases
requiring - powerful Liver InvigoratOr and Tonic.
Warranted the best remedy ever invented for Dis
eases peculiar to Females, such as Leucorrhna or
Whites. Weakness etc. So popular has this prrpa-
ration become, that the editors Of the leading
papers Of San Francisco depart from their usual Gus
tom mot 20 commend any adv erset medicinc-tnd
pronounce Swett's Grape Btters, or Restorative
Wine " A worthy article; an excellent tonic; a good
appetizer and useful medicine for those suffering
from Dyspepsia and arrangement OF the Liver, etc,
Sold by all Druggists, and by
DANIEL SWEET, Proprietor.
au3l GIN 535 California street, San Francisco.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

EVIDENCE OF A MEAN SPiRIT.-"1e who
rejoices at the persecution of another for
opinions sake" says Madison, "gives the
best evidence ofpossessing mean spirit.
The fellow who writes the prosy articles
Of the Alta comes under this head.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

STRANGE The Washington correspond
ent of the Philadelphia hquirer learns
from a responsible source that there are
100000 men enlisted who are without arms
or equipments. owing 30 the -cuIpable
carelessnesS of inefficient officers, who
were appointed only on party grounds.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

WAR Notwithstanding to the Unions
Geographic dispatches, Fort Donclson sur
rendered to Gen. Grant last Sunday NOR
ming. Fifteen thousand rebel troops were
taken prisoners, including four hundred
officcrs-Generals, Colonies, Majors, etc.
Gems. Floyd and Pillow escaped with five
thousand men Saturday night
1t is also reported that Columbus, KY,
and Savannah, Ca, have been taken, but
we have nothing authentic from either
place. The probability is that, judging
from the tone of the dispatches, the for
mer has been abandoned and the latter
captured.
Brig. Gen. Edward Price, son of Gen.
Sterling Price, Col. Dorsey. COL Cross,
Capt Inge. all of Prices staff, were cap.
tured near Warsaw Sunday night 1t
will require superior Generalship in Ster-
ling Price to escape being captured. 1t
is said that he is surrounded by superb
or force and all means Of escape are cut
off, and that he must either fight and get
whipped or surrender This being the
only alternative, it is probable that he
will surrender, if he has not done so al
ready. The battle at Fort Donelson, for
a while, was desperate and bloody. The
number Of killed and wounded on either
side has not been ascertained, but it is
reported as frightfuI.
Gep- Grant tb, bero Of Fort DonelSon,
has been appointed and confirmed as
Major General.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

FANAnCIsM.-Senator Wilson, Of Mass
achusetts, has announced his purpose to
oppose the confirmation Of a Brigadirr
General who has ordered the return Of a
fugitive slave. lie is dissatisfied with the
Administration for forcing Cameron to
resign and removing Fremont.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

The Physician Is often blamed for
want Of success in his atnent when the diSappolnt-
mcnt in the recovery Of the sick is TO be traced to
the administering impure medicines. Robert White
apothecary, is paying particular attention to the
compoundng physicians prescriptions and family
recipes Gom medicines OF undoubted purity. Robert
White, Medical Hall, is appointed agent for mos
of the gcnLine Patent Medicines.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

A LITTLE QUEER -Since we are so stern
and unyiclding towards the South, says
the Vermont Gazette, is it not rather
strange that we should be so humble to-
wards the Government of England.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

BETWEEN the first Of July and the first
Of November, ten millions of cartridges
for muSkcts aud small arms were issued
bv the Ordnance Department, to the army
of the Potomac. This enormous expend-
iture is due to the practice among the
troops, and as it was an unnecessary
waste it has been stopped by the Com
handing General.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

Masonic. - st. James Royal Arch
Chapter, No. lG, holds its regular meetings in Ma
sonic Hall, on the evenings of the hrst and third
Wednesday of each month. All Companions in
good standing will be cordially welcomed.
AARON KAHN, NJ. r. HIP.
is. TIrUs, Secretary. [decl6-Gll
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

10. o. F.-MOrning Star Lodge, No.
so, l. o. o. F., meets every Saturday Evening, at
Odd Fellows Hall, on Stony Point, Placerville. All
Brothers in good standing are fratcrnany invited to
attend. J. W. DOsS, y. e.
S. J. FRVER, L. s. decoS-Gm
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

The forty shooter invented by Rev. Mr..
Moore, of Iowa, is described as a weapon
which will kill with accuracy at distance
of three hundred yards.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

THE ladies of Sacramento presented a
splendid flag to the Fifth Regiment Of
Infantry Volunteers last Monday. Mrs.
Chesley presented it and Col. Bowie re-
ceived it.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

ZetR Encampment, 1. o. O. F., No.
s. meets, in Odd Fellows Hall, on the evenings Of
the second and fourth Tuesdays of each MONTH
scjournins Patriarchs are cordially invited to at
attend.
A. A. VAN VOORHEES,, C. p.
G. w. HowLETr, Scribe. Janis
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

MRsOMIc.--Sierra Nevada Council,
No. 40, Of Royal and Select Masters, holds stated
meetings the evening of the first Tuesday Of
each month, in Masonic Hall, Placerville.
l.. W. RUMSEY, I. l. NJ.
Ike S. TITUS, Recorder. [septl-'6lI
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

Masonic NOticc.--StatedM lettings OF
Fl Dorado Lodge, No. 20, held at Masonic Hall,
on the Monday of or next preceding the Full Moon
In each Month. c. f. CHUBBUCK,
decl6,'6l Secretary.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22
HOTEL FOR SALE, cHnApf,

NEs MERKINDOLLAR'S HOTEL, In the town Of
:i FAIRPLAY, having a good run Of business,
VII be sOld at bargain Connected with the fg6tSL
are stables, 6ut-houses, &c. KIT .9,4i.'
A SADDLE HORSE, and lot Of Cattle And Hos
will be sold with the premises, II desired.
TERMS-$1 500 90 for Hotel Stock a1a ~, Whlch
are fully worth 81 SUI 90. Apply 90 the preIsra 70
GEORGE MEAKINBOLaiAies.
yairpIsy, n Dorado County, Nos. -. Isels-sas /.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

KNIGHTS TEMPLARS.--Thcr reg
ular annual assembly of FL Dorado Commandery,
No. 4, of Knights Templars, will be held at their
Asylum in this city, OH Thursday evening, March
9th, 1862. The prompt attendance of all Sir
Knights Of the Commandery is hereby ordered.
LEWIS w. RUMSEY, +. C.
ISAAC S. TITUS, Recorder.
placerville, February 9Th, 1S62.-td
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22
Placerville, February sth, 1S62.-td

Palmyra Lodge ~. d. F. and A. NJ.
hold their regular meetings on Tuesday nights next
preceding the full moon of each month"; in the new
Hall, Upper Pacervle. All brethren In good stand
ing are invited to attend,
JAMES hfrBETII; w. NJ.
BENJ. MEACHAM, Secretary. AulU
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22
Cburrbrszs Gbaritahle 0rnrrs,

Hebrew Service.-There will be Divine
Service i'll the Synagogue, at Placerville, every
Saturday, at 9 O'Clock, AM Oct26
Protestant piscOPal Church.
PLACERNILLE. Divine Service at the Court House
every Sunday morning, at 10Y o'clock;Sunday School
at same place, at y o'clock, M. COLOMA--Service
on the first and third Sunday evenings of the month,
at : o'clock. Ell D0RAD0-services on the second
and fourth Sunday evenings of the month. at seven
o'clock. DIAMOND SPRINGS-Service the Sec
ond and fourth Sundays Of each month, at O'Clock
Pm. c. c. PIERCE, Minister.
Residence, Cary House, Placervillc. je22
Catholic Church.-ReV. j. Larg0n
will oficiate in Georgetown on every first Sunday
of the month also, in Coloma Church on the third
Sunday. Divine service commences at 10, A. NJ.
Vespers, in St..Patnck's Church, Placerville, on
every Sunday evening, at quarter past I. jyT
Methodist Episcopal Church-Rev.
J. W. Ross, Pastor. Preaching at l0H, A. NJ and
in the evening. Sabbath School at 20, =. NJ.
Bible Class at the same hour. 81
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22
sANFoRD's FAMILY
G. ATHARTIC-PILB&


will keep III
The FAMILY CATH-l
ARTIC PILL is n gentle
but active CATIIARTIC,t
which the proprietor has
used in his practice for
more than twenty years.
The constantly increa-
sing demand from those
who have long used n.ei
Pills, and the satisfac-
ton which all express In
regard to their use, has
induced me to place
them within the reach Of
all.
The Profession well |
know that different Ca
thaTtics act on differentI
portions OF the bowels. |
The FAMILY CATH
ATTIC PILL has, with
due reference TO this veil |
established fact, hesnl
compounded from Q va
riety Of the puresl Veg
And Fnanv nt~Ao 90 3.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

huy Sittu3tEs :
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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

l. s. TIrUs, Secretary.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22

grateful thanks.
THROUGH TO SAcRAMENro.--Th Pioneer Stage
Company's stages are now running through to
Sacramento and we consequently receive the
Sacramento and San Francisco papers twenty
: four hours ahead of food time.
FIRz!- The alarm of fire, on Wednesday
evening, was occasioned by the " burning out
/ of one of the chmneys of the Orleans Hotel
The Fire Department was promptly out
ANOTHER RICHMOND IN THE FIELD.-Hope
Hook and Ladder Company, on Thursday eve.
( ming, nominated Fletcher II. Harmon as a can
didate for the Office Of Chief Engineer.
MARX LEvIsoN wishes to rent his elegant and
capacOus store room, ON Main street.
CHEAP!-EIkus is closing out his entire stock
of gentlemen's clothing and furnishing goods
4 at auction.
I ST. JAMES CHAPrER.-There will be called
communication of st. James Chapter, r. A.
NJ, on Wednesday evening next, for the pur-
pose OF work in the degree of Past Master
Sojourniug brethren are invited to attend.
NOCoHSs-Ane tuuueu changes OF our climate
are sources Of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL, and
AsTHMATIc AFFECTIONS. Experience having pro-
we'd that simple remedies often act speedily and
certainly when taken in the. early stages Of the
disease, recourse should at once be had to
Bro,Oa's Bronchial TrOches," or Lozenges, let
the Cold, Cough, Irritation of the Throat be ev
rr 90 slight, as by this preeaution more serious
attack may be effectually warded of. PUBLIC
SPEAKERS and SINGERS viii find them etfectual for
clearing and strengthening the voice. See adver
tisement. sm3
BLASKs.-Neatly printed blank Deeds. merit
cages, declarations Of homestead, powers Of
attorney to collect telegraph dividends, mar
rage certificates, ETC., always for sale at this
l0Ehce' Orders FROM distance promptly filed.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-04-05
POPPING CORN.

And there they sat a.popping corn,
John Stiles and Susan Cutter;
John Stiles as stout as any OK,
And Susan fat as butter.
And there they sat and shslled the corn,
And raked aud stirred the fire,
And talked of different kinds Of ears,
And hitched their chairs up higher.
Then Susan she the pepper shook,
Then John he shook the pepper,
Till both their faces grew as red
As saucepars made Of copper.
And then they shelled and popped and ate
All kinds of fun -a.poking,
And he haw .hawed at her remarks,
And she laughed at his joking.
And still they popped, and still they ate,
(Johns mouth was like a hopper,)
And stirred the fire. and sprinkled salt,
And shook and shock the pepper.
The clock struck nine, the clock struck ten
And still the corn kept popping;
1t struck eleven and then struck twelve,
And still no signs of stopping.
And John he ate, and Sue she thought
The corn did pop and patter,
Till John cried out, The corn 8 afire
Why, Susan, what's tie matter ?"
Said she. "John Stiles, it's one o'clock
You die Of indigestion,
I'm sick OF this popping corn,-
Why don't you pop the question p
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-04-05

miles from our battle ground. 1t was
bloody battle. The bushes are all cut
to pieces where it was fought In the
after part Of the day, about two o'clock.
our troops undertook to storm the works,
just below our battle ground. There we're
some six regiments, the Iowa ID in the
advance, and | think the 25th Illinois, but
the bloody I'd went in, in perfect order just
forcing their way through with the bayo-
net. Some Of them told me that they run
their bay ouets through and through them.
The rebels made pretty fair stand here,
but by the time our men 60, in, it was dark,
and they thought it proper to fall back out.
side of the oreastworks. They did so,
and lay there until morning. During this
time our regiment was doing all they could
picking off gunners. and keeping the
big guns still, so that they could no: use
anything except their muskets aud rifles. l
can assure you that we we're in close places
sometimes. The balls flew thick, but we
came off with only four men wounded,
one of whom has since died The re.
naming three will get we'll. We had the
second post of honor, the Iowa ID having
the first, to which they are perfectly wei
come, for they richly deserve it. They
are noble body Of men. The manner
in which they entered the Notifications was
an honor to any regiment.
shall not be surprised if we are home
by the 4th of July. The rebels in these
parts are becoming sick of the war.
will close by sending my love to you all.
I. 0. CHESNUT
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-04-05

butte their patronage among non.residents
of the Territory, and keep the money out
Of the reach Of the people. This was the
policy Of our Surveyor General. Things
may look better in week or two.
The capitol question has not yet been
mooted The members appear to be will.
ing to let it remain where it is for the pre-.
sent.
A lii has passed the Lower House pro
viding for the payment Of the direct tax
Of Dakota, by deducting it from the
$4,000 appropriated to the Territor- for
Legislative purposes.
A Homestead exemption law has passed
the Council, whereby man can have
house and farm, drove of cattle, hogs
and sheep, and "many other things too
numerous to MENTION" all exempt from
execution for debt. You shall hear from
me next week. LOGROLLER.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-04-05
Congregational Districts.

The following apportionment was agreed
upon by the House Committee
First Congressional District-Lee, Des
Moines, Louisa, Henry, Jefferson, Van
Buren, and Davis.
Second District-W Washin gton, johnson,
Iowa, Powesheik, Jasper, Marion, Mahas-
ka, keokuk, Wapello, Monroe and Apps-
moose.
THIRD District-Wayne, Decatur, lay
lor, Ringgold, Page, Fremont, Mills Mont
gomery, Adams, Union, Clarke, Lucas,
Warren, Madison, Adair, Cass, Harrison,
Po,tawa,tamie, Shelby. Audubon, Guthrie,
Dallas aud Polk
FowM, (aliGs Panhandle District. y
Monona, Crawford, Carol, GreeLe, Boone,
Story, Ma,shaIl, Tama, Benton, Bucban.
an, BIackhawk, Grundy, Hardin, HamiI
ton, Webster, Calhoun, Sac, Ida, Wood
bury. Plymouth, Cherokee, Buenn Vista,
Pocahontas, llumboldt, Wright, Hancock,
kossuth, Palo Alto, Clay, O'Brien. Sioux,
Buncombe Ocelo, Dickinson, Emmett,
and Winnebago.
Fifth DiStrict-Franklin, Butler, Bre-
mer, Fayette, Clayton, Delaware, Dubu'
que, Allamakee. Winnesheik, Chickasaw,
Floyd, Cerro Gordo, Worth, Howard aud
Mitchell
.Strth District--Jackson Clinton, Scott,
Muscatine, Cedar, Jones aud Linn-Des
Moiacs Times.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-04-05
NUMBER 81.
IOWA SECOND.

l wish to speak more particularly Of the
parl the I'd took in the late fight. About
! o'clock the word came for the I'd Iowa
to fall in, which was prom oty done. Gen.
Smith came along and addressed US in q
out to storm the breastworks, and gave US
particular instructions not to fire gun
until we we're inside the intrencbments
"for," said he, "if you do, not man OF
you will live to reach them Col Lau-
man then addressed US, and told us to
Eight for the honor of Iowa, and to re.
member Belmont!" Col. Tuttle was ad
dressed by Gen. Smith as follows: COL
onel, to your regiment has been ass gned
scaling those breastworks-can you do it?'
Col. Tuttle's response was: General,
please have me promptly supported, for in
twenty minutes | shall be in the enemys
camp
Just at this time, Gen. Smith came up,
and wanted to see the Colonel, but did not
wait for him to come. He took off his
hat, swung it round his head, and said to
us "3oys, want this regiment to 60 on
You have done nobly so far. Mount,the
other hill. Will you go?' The boys gave
a loud cheer, and with Eyes, we'll 60"
charged the next hill and remaiued there
till the engagement closed.
One regiments new one, that have had
their guns only about two weeks-Lut
which it is unnecessary to name here, al
though known to all Of us, came to the top
OF the first hill and fred an indiscriminate
volley at the enemy, who were far out of
their reach, and could not be induced to
60 any further. Gen Smith gave them
good damnlng and said: "why don't you
60 to the assistance of those brave boys
over yonder? If had another regiment
like the ID Iowa, would take the place
in twenty minutes" A number of our
regiment were wounded by their firing be-
hind us when We were on the second hill.
see in the Chicago Tribune, of the
Goth, received here to-day, that The whole
Of Col. Lauman's brigade took the works
at the point of the bayonet. We want it
understood that none Gut the SECOND had
anything to do riM the bdyonet Charge
none Of tie other regiments came up until
after wc had the arorks ~ or possession.
Correspondence Davenport News.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-04-05
Island No. 10.

This island is situated in the corner of
that bend of the Tennessee. few miles
further up the river than New Madrid, oil.
though nearly southwest of that point. II
is located about two hundred aud thirty
miles from ST. Louis, and nine hundred
and fifty from New Orleans. The eeva-
ton of the river at that point is about two
hundred feet above the level of the delta,
or its mouth. The average depth of the
water at this point is from ninety to ono
hundred and twenty feet, and the breadth
of the stream from mainland to mainland
about nine hundred yards. The current
runs by the island a: moderately fast
rate, and with the power of three rivers
Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio-combined.
The island is near the southern, or what
might be termed the eastern, bank of the
river, but that, at this point, the stream
varies from its southern course and turns
abruptly to the northwest. leaving this
Island in the southern angle OF the bend
1t is about forty five miles. by the course
of the river, south Of Columbus, and
about twenty six miles from Hickman. 1t
is near Obienyile