The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-22
County Central Committee.
THE 0ITx AND COUNTY

rEER 0Irx AND COUNTY
-SixGISG, TO-NIGHr-Mr. Higgins will give a
Tesson in vocal music tonight, at the Presoy-
TerIan Church. Ladies and gentlemen who
tske an interest in music are invited TO attend
-.aAd ses HE mode Of instruction.
PRoGREssIxc.-We learn that Mr.. Bishop
will submit his report to the Directors of the
"PiacerviiIs and Sacramento Valley Rail: Dad
Company" on Monday next. The President
and Directors intend to commence the work at
IN early day, and will issue proposals to con-
tTactors in q week or two. Capitalists in San
francisco have expressed their willingness to
Subscribe for a large amount Of stock. They
have confidence in the enterprise, kROw il will
be safe and pr. ftable investment, and that 1t
mast be connecting link in the great Pacific
Railroad. The agents Of our road in SacrH-
1seuto and San Francisco speak warmly Of the
encouragement they have received from Capt.
tnlists 10 those cities, and assure us that tho
full amount Of stock will be subscribed with
Out difficulty. Prompt and vigorous action is
IN that is needed to secure the success Of the
enterprise. To convince others of our faith IN
u
work. It will not do to delay it longer-,o al
Cow rival routes to get the start of us-to let
capitalists become largely interested in them
~ we want the Pacific Railroad to pass
through our city, we must not only prove to
capitalists that we have the best aud shortest
route, but also surpass the Dutch Flat compa-
nv in vigorous action. We need apprehend
hat ihar
company il we construct our road first. We
ean do il, we ought to do it, we must do it if we
irish to see our city prosper and secure the
magnificent prize within our grasp.
THANKSGIVING DAr.-Thursday next, in nc
DoSdance with a time .honored custom, has
zen set apart by proclamation of Governor
Stanford as day of thanksgiving to God for
His numberlcss blessings to our fortunate
State. In the language Of Governor Stanford,
'wc have reason to be thankful for public
tranquility, and exemption from the Geplorable
trife that rnges in some of our sister States
= our freedom from pcstilen'e and epidemic
iaease-for abundant harress," and for many
her blessings. Let the day be appropriately
oserved and we hope that those who are
icssed with a superabundance Of the good
sings Of the earth, will not forget, in the hour
Ieasting and enjoyment and gratitude to
I'd, their needy, suffering and destitute neigh
~. Brighten their cheerless homes with
. neccssaries Of life. Give literally, unos-
atatiousIy, and the grateful thanks of the
GeFers will reward your kindness.
SAP AccIDExT.-Last week, a youth named
ank Smith, Of Sailors Flat, while out gun.
hg, met with painful and distressing acci-
Mt, resulting in the loss Of one of bis feet.
10 key which holds the barrel Of the gun to
stock, got loose and the barrel fell to the
Dund, the tubes striking stone which dis
srged both barrels. Both charges lodged
DIE youths leg, just above the ankle. The
and was Of such a character as to render
putation necessary, which operation was
formed BY Drs Cooke and Eicherotb, of
city. Smith is now doing well.
FnE Board of Delegates of our Fire Depart
nt met on Thursday evening, aud without
naactjDg any business adjourned 10 -
ussday evening at seven O'Clock, when the
Board win retire and the new bGGsG~"iaed.
wRIsruM BALL.-Mr. D. T. Hall, of the
nters' House, on the Sacramento Road, has
led invitations to ball to be given at his
y ON Christmas Evening. His ball room
le of the largest aud neatest in the county,
he has engaged splendid band for the
ping.
rally FIrrED CP.-The Office of Wells,
10 4 Co, in this city, has recently been
rged and e tied up in a neat and more con-
ent manner. The great increase of bust
of this Company rendered larger Office
vary. Father Tracy, an afable and &C.
nodaiing gentleman, still bosses the es-
shmeut. -.---.----
Acx's prescriptions, compounded at the
hound, continue TO be taken by every
eman in the city who desires to enjoy good
b and spirits. They always effectually
the blue devils and frighten dull care
p.
lDsHAw L Co., in POstoffce Block, have
IeL 6ne assortment Of books, etc, for
lidays. See advertisement.
GA, MssTrEa.-There will be special
pr Of Confidence Engine Company this
n att o'clock, ut their hall. 4 fall at
zee is requested.
AIS FoR MURDER.-The trials Of Francis
% and Lewis Moore, indicted for murder,
zen set as follows: Moore, on Tuesday,
onFieO on Wednesday next.
oa1AL WAR ALMANAC FOR 1863.-We are
u to s. Harris, bookseller, on the Plaza,
py Of his " Pictorial War Almanac for
1t Is filed with interesting statistical
relative to the war. Price 9j cents.
y ROvv, who, as we often have said and
lsEAts, is one Of the most Obliging young
levin, will accept our thanks for favors
d during the week. --'