The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-01
County Central cOmmittee.
r1xI CITY AHSD COUNTY.

-TuE Masonic BnOTHERHOoD turned cut il
considerable numbers On Thursday To assist "a
the dedication of the hall Of Palmyra Lodge
No Isl, Of Upper Placervie. There were
present, besides the Brethren of p .lmyr,
Lodge, delegations from Hiram, Diamond, Z
Dorado and Georgetown Lodges. III Dorado
ii. James and Georgetown Chapters, and E
Dorado COmmandery Of Knights Templars-
making an assemblage respectable in numbers
and 10 the character Of those composing IT.
The ceremonies Of dedication were conducted
BY Worshipiul Ike. S. Titus, Master If Ell Do
Tado L"dge, M. 26, and were performed III 9
most admirable and imposing manner. The
prOcession, led by a splendid band, and mar
shaled by Brothers Raymond. Hopkins and
Granthatn, and set of by the beautiful mystic
banners Of the Royal Arch and Orders OF
kuighthOOd MAS farGe and wel-conducted and
made splendid appearance, alike gratifying
and crediLable to the craft. The orator OF the
day, Rev. o. c. Wheeler, of Sacramento, made
q learned, classical and eloquent address, which
was listened to with the profoundest attention.
The day was closed by grand ball, ut the ST.
era Nevada Hotel, which passed of most
pleasantly. The whole affair did great honor
~ the Brethren If Palmyra Lodge, and will be
IsGK remembered as one Of the most successful
demonstrations aud pleasant reunions uf the
Royal Brotherhood that ever occurred in our
county.
CoURT OF SESSIONS. regular November
term Of this Court will commence on Monday
next. On Saturday, the drawing Of the Grand
Jury resulted IN the drafting Of the following
gentle who. unless excused by the Court,
will sit US the Grand Inquest" :-Robt. Bell,
A. c. Henry, J. W. Eos err, F. F. BArss, G. II
Garter, Thos. r. Dascomb, G. NJ. Condee, d. =
Crocker, N. G. Griffith, Chas. Broud, X. =
Culver, D. ". Geiwicks, ThoS. Anderson, A. J
Blak esiy, G. o. Kies and S. F. Hamm.
Music Az THE CELEBRArIoN.-It is a subjec
of general remark that the music, vocal as wei
as instrumental, furnished for the Masonic
Dedication and Procession on Thursday, ha.
been seldom surpassed in our city. The Brass
Band, although Of but recent organization. per
formed in such way AS to attract great atten
ton and elicit high enc0miums. To our taste
music always plays an important part in any
public ceremony, and we must say, our fast,
was highly gratiied on the day in question
The Band undoubtedly acquitted themselve.
creditably, and, with longer association nnc
proper rehesrsals, will become one Of the brs
in the State. A marked feature Of the day
was the nging of the Orphic Serenaders. Mr
Parker, the conductor; Grantham. soprano
Mette, alto; Anderson, tenor and Messrs
Farr and Doss. bass, all sang admirably and
with distinction. imparting much pleasure tc
the Brotherhood by the excellent manner in
which the several pieces were per formed. The
"Mason's Farewell" words BY Robert Burns
sung to the good old air Of Benny Doom, at the
close of the exercises, caused MANY q thrill o,
delight tn pass through those Of the audience
who could properly apply and appreciate the
sentiment Of the song We are proud that we
have quurtette Of such excellence residing in
our midst.
FIRE.-Mr. james J. Green, Deputy Sheriff.
informs US that on Wednesday fire broke ont
in the residence OF Doctor Stone at Georgetown.
which entirely destroyed the house of the DR..
and damaged others in the vicinity. Mr.
Green had just left Georgetown when he heard
the alarm and saw the smoke, and he immed-
ately returned and exhibited to the citizens
there specimen Of the gaIlantry of the Placer
vile hremen. How the furniture of The house
and the buildings adjacent to the one on fire
were saved. is something of u miracle, and but
for the GOODNESS and promptitude Of some Of
those present, the fire must have been of
very serious character. DR.. Stone, we under
stand, was in Sacramento ut the time of the
FIRE.
SAN. BAMBERGER is determined not to be
outdOne in the exhibition Of fine clothing adapt
ed to the wants engendered BY cod winds
frosty nights or rainy DAYS. lie has recently
made large and jndici"usly selected additions
to his already extensive stock. and from the
evidence we see Of his prosperity. there is one
thing evident Sam. will either have to " en-.
large his store ar ensmall his business" Hes
an accommodating fellow, and has peculiar
knack 81 convincing per sons Of their wants and
how they are TO be supplied.
ExrERPRBIxe.-By reference 10 our ADVERT
ing columns it will be seen that Messrs. r.
Silberman Co. are not behind the times IN
supplying their stock with Ill the additions
necessary 10 render it complete as far as Fall
and Winter goods are concerned. The taste of
NJ. Siberian in selecting cannot be surPass-
ed while the suaVity Of Barman in dispensing
10 sach that the patrons IT The iirm prove the
truth Of the MOTTO" Once a cuatOmeF aIS ava
. customer" Call at the Round Tent and see
ths gentlemen.
TnAHKs to Wells, Fargo 4 Co., Hernandez 4
Asdsr4 70 aid L. @. CulV r. for numerous IA
vOFs 10 this Office duFisg the past week.