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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

GOob FOR BEEcnER. Henry Ward
Beecher lately preached sermon on "the
duty Of Christian sympathy with all who
needed spiritual or bodily comfort" We
take the following extract from it and
commend it to the consideration Of our
readers For expressing similar senti-
ments the DEMOCRAT has been denounced
by the minions of power from one end Of
the State to the other, as vile secession
sheet:
"In abiding to such as are confined In our
military prisons, unconscious of what is
charged against them, he deprecated in unmeas:
urcd terms the action of any government, and
particularly Of this government which should
take away, without trial and without verdict,
the dearest rights and liberties of the people.
He did not believe that it was well, or in any
way justi6able, to cOntine for weeks and months
in the dark depths Of q dungeon men who
might, IL opportunity was offered, prove them
selves absolutely guihless Of the crime charged
upon them. He considered such trifiing with
the rights Of the people dangerous to our lib
critics and dangerous to our institutions, and
when people were found willing to submit to
il. it was more dangerous yet. Nor did he be-
lieve in the muzzling Of the press. Under GER
tain extreme conditions he thought it might
with moderation be tried, but it was far better
" let the press alone 1t was with us an abso-
Lutte necessity, and it would be as seuseless to
take away the air from our prisons as take
from us the right of printing. If this is trea-
son. said he, shall be traitor again and for
ever.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

They Own UP.--A short time ago the
New YOTk Journal Of Commerce contain
ed, in an editorial identifying Abolition
ism with disunionism, words to the effect
that neither desired a reconstruction Of
the Union. The Boston Li6erdtOr, the
organ Of Garrison, Phillips, Sumner and
the whole army of Abolitionists who are
sneering at Democrats for want of 10y
atty, copies tue paragraph, and adds
None whatever! That was a guilty Union
cemented with the blood Of an enslaved race
on our soil.-d cOrShdDt tcM death and an
agreement Wah heH,' in The making Of Which
'Hdshinytotl and his companions committed a
gr.ec0Us siR.' The natural and inevitable result
ii il Is = disHseR,bered republic S0d q tremen-
1eeaS cjVJ var. ibr'1ga Ide 1reac6eFy at tsst,
very slaveh"lding class that originally dictated
the terms Of the Union, and also as a divine
rciribution for trampling upon the po0r and
needy. Not for myrtdds ~ ,CorIis Ought 10 h
H., ecen j. IL opuI he, rtstortd, with all its in
IQmiIOus cundiUOns and horrible pro-savery
cODprUmses.'
The Li6SrGtOr expresses the sentiments
Of the controlling wing Of the Republican
party aud the Sacramento Union and its
slavish imitators would adopt and com.
mend the LiberdtOrs sentiments to-mor
row il they thought they could induce the
people Of California to swallow them
We predict the time is not distant when
the Union and its followers will oppose n
reconstruction of the Union unless slavery
is inteIdictrd.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

THE EMANCIPATION OF SLAvES.-Hon.
Reverdy johnson, United States Senator
elect from Maryland. has written letter
declaring the act Of Congress emAncipa-
ting the slaves Of the District OF Columbia
to be unconstitutional. A correspondent
Of the New York EFpres' says the letter
Of Mr.. johnson is strongly indicative that
the matter will be brought to the Supreme
Court. The declaration in his letter that
the act was unconstitutional will have
great weight, coming from one whose le-
gal attAinments are so we'll known as those
of Reverdy johnson.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

FANATICIsN.-The New York Tribune's
Washington correspondent states the pre-.
eqSe wOrus on Tz71esSs1e1F' Lincoln, 10 the
Committee of the Freedmen's Association,
at the interview recently, were these:
al am entirely satisfied that no slave who
becomes for the time free within the American
lines will ever be re-enslaved. Rather than
have Il So. would give up and abdicate."
What fearful thing it would be If the
mighty Lincoln-child Of genius, elo-
Quence and wisdom !--were to give up
and abdicatc"!
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07


Tue FEARFUL lNDIcTAENr.-Mr. Dawse,
the fearless and honest Republican Con-
gresham from Massachusetts,, in his
speech in the House Of Representatives,
recently, in defense Of the Committee on
Contracts against the irnputatiOns Of the
corruptionists aud their agents on the
floor Of Congress. uttered these words:
" The gentleman must remember that in the
frat year Of Republican Administration.
which came intn power upon professions Of
reform and retrenchment, there Is indubitable
evidence abrnsd in the land ihas somebody has
plundered the public Treasury, well nigh in
that PInHle year as much as the eatire current
YEARLY expenses Of the Government about
&i2,AIo.'H1. during the Administration which
the people hurled from power because Of ITS
corruption
There are papers in California, some Of
them protesting to DC Democr tic, that
almost necessarily denounce the former
Administration for alleged frauds but
the present one receives no censure from
these honest and virtuOus souls. Let n
Democrat steal hundred dollars and the
Sacramento Cnioa and its satellites would
publish the fact and call for his punish
ment let Republican rob the Govern
ment Of millions, as Cameron, Stevens,
Fremont and others have done, and the
affair is not alluded to. Every kind of
rascality is perpetrAted by the friends and
agents Of the Administration under the
plea OF state necessity" -...----
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

The act abolishing slavery in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, is practical confirma-
ton Of the honesty and truth of that oft
repeated portion of the Republican creed
that "it is not the purpose or intention
Of the Republican party to interfere with
slavery where it already exists; but
GOmehOw ne "don't see it." nor do the
people. They have let no opportunity
pass to interfere with it, and so persistent.
ly and dangerously are they keeping up
their interference that the masses are con-
vi"ced now that they intended to do so
from the first, Notwithstanding their pos
tive disclaimers
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

- SLAVES IN THE SoUTH.-The Albany
Evening Journal-Seward's home organ
and edited by Thurlow Weeds con,
strained to admit that the slaves in the
South, who were expected to assist in
their own liberation, have not manifested
the alacrity to embrace the opportunities
for freedom that the Republicans antici-
pated at all earlier stage of the war. 1--WE
counted, says the Journal "upon insur-
rectionS-terriblc and ~ide spread ihsur-
rcctiOns-among the servile population y
but the result, it confesses, has not come
to pass. How the Republicans would
have glOated over terrible and wide
spread instructions among the servile
Of the South" and cheered
them on in an indiScriminate slaughter OF
neil, women and children, without regard
to loyalty or disloy atty The Journal
regrets TO say that experience has shown
that "the negro has become half enamor-
ed OF his chains; and mournfully adds:
" This is not a pleasant truth to learn
but we cannot learn it too soon.n il
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

CoU0Hs.-The sudden changes Of our climate
= .4s-A-N-.A 81 A%4LN,4aAsSH>, aSSNS=NSnlAL, ana
ASTHMATI0 AFVEc1SONS. ShQe@!sc-s kzviug 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,cn% Bronchial Trochss," or LozengeS, let
the Cold, Cough, or Irritation of the Throat be
er sisi1s ~ 1y <nde sceasniiOs rsSFn ssTioOs
attack may be efectually warded of. PUBLIC
SPEAKERS and SINGERS will find them effectual for
clearing and strengthening the voice. See adver
tisement. Ions
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07
The Medical and Surgical InstItut

The Medical and Surgic al Institute
Of DIR. L. J. CxAPKAY, is already secured in pO-
sition which places it, well as its proprietor far
above the assaults Of envy and professional malice
In the schools Of France, the highest prizes are
often awarded to practitioners in this department
Of Medical Science, and they occupy with others,
an equally lofty position in the profession. Ricord
iS iluStriOuS example, shining light among
the philosophical stars Of his age in Europe, and
Dr. CIapkay has fully equalled him in this country
a. a proof of which, the Philadelphia College of
Medicine cOmpmented him with Diploma, and
the honorary dd eMndem degree. Selecting this
as his field Of operation, although qualified as a
graduate Of the University Of Pesth, and late
Chief Surgeon of the Hungarian Revolutionary
army, for more extended labOrs, DIR. l.. J. Czapkay
has bent his earnest attention to the Of chron
ic diseases, in which he has become so great and
expert that he is now regarded as the Leader in
this branch of his profession throughout the Uni
ted States, and his portrait and biography are
published matter Of interest to their readers in
the most exclusive journals. The Doctors Offices
are at his Medical and Surgical Institute, on Sac
ranento street, corner of Leidesdorf, nearly OpPo
site the buildings of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company.
1" We ask the particular attention Of our
readers to the sworn certificates of remarkable
cures, in another column of this paper. tmal7
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

Catholic Church.-Rev. j. LHrgRn
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. n.
VesPers, in st. Patnck's Church, Plaeervillc, on
every Sunday evening, at quarter past I. jy27
Methodist Episcopal ChUrch-Rev.
J. W. Ross, Pastor. Preaching at l0l4, A. NJ and
in the evening. Sabbath School at 2J9, +. NJ. :;
Bible Class at the came hour 81
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07
COMMISSION AND PURCHASING

SAN FRANCISCO.
ORDERS for the purchase Of Merchandise and
~ articles Of every description solicited BY the
undersigned.
residence In this city Of over ten years. and An
experience N the business Of nearly the same length
Of time, are considered sufficient TO warrant ths con
hdence OF persons in the country who occasionally
require TO make purchases here thsoagh The agency
Of reliable party; or who may Be looking for .
permanent agent IN San Francisco. To either the
advertiser offers his services, assuring ell WASnAFust
orders TO him that effort sh All be spared to exc.
cute their COMMISSIONS satisfactorily.
All orders must be accompanied with the cash or
city reference.
Those desiring information concerning the under.
signed, are referred to
VIM 7. Coleman Co., San FrarciseO;
@. Langley, Druggist, "
Flint, Peabody / Co., "
Ira P. Rankin, d"
Ross, Dsmpster Co., "
J. Anthony 4 Co., Union OGAre, eaeFamanka.
And TO Gelwcks Z January, Puhlishsw 81 -
MOuNFAIH DRNocRAT, HAesTVill0s -
N. B-Ordera for Maehlnsryy Pianofogtss MeTo-
deons, Sewing AiacfneS, Watches, JsWsIty, a., ~
6s Assesse6 70 BY COmpSteut tudyss 's- - - >
l.. p. PIgRAHl.
Commission aud Purchasing AFeuk
$40 Washington street, up staarS
Opposite MAguiTe's Opera House, Ean EtaMeIsc6.
jy?T-n
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

TIE Washington correspondent Of the
New York Times writes that the convio-
ton is now very prevalent that General
Stones arrest end imprisonment were
brought about by an Infamous conspiracy.
Recollect reader. a Republican correspOn-
dent writes this to Republican paper.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07
gHattbfs, 3fmrIrg, Etc.
WATCHES, JEwELRY,
SILVER RE,

SILVER WARE,
Al the Oldest Jt,Ortry EstdbIishment in Plde"r'
UiLIe, in DOrsty's FTptprOOf Block, AGi" At.
THE SUBSCRIBER respectfully an
[4A nounees to his friends, and the citizens OF
GA Placerville and vicinity. generally, that he
CSsAs& has now in store q splendid assortment
GOLD and SILVER WATCHES,
JEWELLERY. DIAMOND WORK. &C.
All Of which be offers At the lowest prices for cash.
California JeweIfy made to order.
Watches and Jewelry repaired and warranted.
-. No charge for regulating Watches.
Engraving on Wood done to order.
mAr9-3m F.F. BARSS. D..
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

CosTLY.-The Boston Post says that
when the tax bill gets in operation it is
estimated that it will cost the Government
at least $40, 600, 900 in the way of CON-
pensation to the army Of useless excise
"a; :Fass;z::;S,'iS other wOgds sSshs;,.,l> -,
ministration will bestow upon party "a
vorites.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07
Protestant Episcopal Church..

Protestant Episcopal Church.
PLACERvILLE. Divine Service at the Court House
every Sunday morning, at 10Y o'clockSunday School
at same place, at ~ O'Clock, Pm. COLOMA--service
on the rst and third Sunday evenings Of the month,
at ! O'Clock. FL DORADO-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
IN C. c. PIERCE, Minister.
Residence, Cary House, P1ncerville. jt22
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

BLAxKs.-Neatly printed blank deeds. mort.
cages, declarations of homestead, powers Of
AuOTney 60 collect telegraph dividends, mar
rage certificates, etc, always ET safe nj this
cNice Qcaees 6C2: distance qro1uptty allied.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07
LIBERTY OF SPEECH AND OF TEE PREss.

LIBERTY or SPEECH AND OF TIE PREss.
The reaction setting in against the az
bitrary excuses Of certain Government
officials, has found expression even in the
pulpit On the Sunday set apart for
Thanksgiving by the proclamation Of the
President, in many of the churches of
New York and its vicinity, the pastors
protested against the assumed disregard
of civil rights manifested by the Admin
istratiOn. The interference with the
press, and the Imprisonment Of citizens on
suspicion, without warrant or trial, were
expressly denounced (says the World, a
Republican Organ) BY several noted cler-
gymen. 1t would be well for the Admin.
istratiOn to heed the significant indications
Of public opinion. The wretches in this
State who justified both will have fear.
full account to settle some Of these days.
The people will remember those who had
the courage to stand up for civil liberty
when it was being endangered, and also
the slavish tools who exulted at its danger.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07
*

Palmyra Lodge %. d. F. and A. M.
hold their regular meetings Tuesday nights next
preceding the full moon OF each month, in the new
Hall, Upper Placerville. All brethren in good stand
ing are invited to attend.
JAMES McBETH, WIN.
BESy. MEAcRAN, Secretary. aulO
Masonic N0tice.--Stated M etings of
Fl Dorado Lodge, No. 26, are held at Masonic Hall,
on the Monday Of or next preceding the Full Moon
In each Month. 81" G. L. CHUBBUCK,
decl66l Secretary.
MasOmic.--Sierra Nevada Council,
No. 10, Of Royal and Select Masters, holds stated
meetings on the evening Of the 6rst Tuesday of
each month, in Masonic Hall, PIacerville.
L. w. RUMSEY, 7. I'M.
Ike S. TITUS, Recorder. [septl-6lI
cS&ConEG. 49, st. James Royal Arch
Chapter, No. 16, holds its regular meetings in Ma
sonic Hall, on the evening Of the first Wednesday
OF each month. All Companions in good standing
will be cordially welcomed.
AARON KAHN, NJ. EMP.
is. TrTUs, Secretary. [decl6.6ll
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07
Special ano General Notices.

The Physician Is often blamed for
want Of success in his treatment when the dsappoint
ment in the recovery OF the sick is to be traced to
the administering impure medicines. Robert White
apOthecary, is paying particular attention to the
compromising physicians' Prescriptions and family
recipes from medicines Of undOnhted ruTity. Robert
wnne, Medical nali, Is appointed agent for most
AZ <kS RensSn~ Yatent N6,3l~fnes.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07
Gburrbrss sGbaritablr Ornrrs.

Hebrew ServLce-There will be Divine
Service in the Synagogue, at Placerville, every
Saturday, at . O'Clock, AN. oct26
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

AZ 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at the Court House door in
the City Of T1acerville, the following described
Real and Personal Property, to satisfy the tA1eS
and costs due the City Of PlacervilIe the same.
j. A. McDOCGALO,
City Marshal and ex onicio Tax Collector.
By c. W. TuREAAN, Deputy
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07
SCHOOL BOOKS!

complete assortment always on hand. Orders
from teachers will receive prompt attention.
ATLANTIC PAPERS AND MAGAZINES, and mll
the NEW BOOKS.
SUBSCRIPTIONS received for Newspapers, Maya
dnes and other Per oticAs. Circulars will be sent
to any person, on request giving extended list Of
Periodicals and the priceS annexed The following
are among the most pOpulaE
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07


SWEET WITSEssEs.-So hard pressed
were the Republicans to find sufficient
evidence to prove the disloyalty Of Judge
Hardy, that they brought forward one
Morrill, as a witness, who acknowledge.
ed in the presence Of the whole Court,
that he had been prosecuted by Hardy,
while District Attorney Of Sacramento
County, for stealing fruit trees that he
did steal the trees. but was acquitted by
the ruling of the Court that the trees par.
took of the nature Of reality, and therefore
the stealing was not . crime under the
law. A diSintereStcd, unprejudiced, hon
OrAble witness! The immaculate patriots,
who were engaged in the prosecution,
from Al. Dudley down to>Edgerton. then
brought forward another distinguished
witness named Frank Maynard, to prove
that Hardy had used disiOyal language in
dis presence. This Maynard testified
that he was Republican in politics and
excessively loyal and patriotic and up
right. Fortunately for 1.-THE truth of
history" unfortunately for those who
called him on the witness stand, ne is
somewhat known in cur county. The
records Of our county show that this same
Frank Maynard-.this convenient and
irreproachable witness--who has reason
to hate Judges, was convicted Of grand
larceny on the 18th day Of June. 1856,
and sentenced to one year in the State
prison and the State prison records show
that he served out his full term and was
never pardoaed. On the evidence Of
Morrill, and Maynard, both inadmissible,
the high old Republican Court Of Im-
parchment convicted Judge Hardy Of dis:
loyalty. A pretty piece Of work for men
Claiming responsibility 70 be engaged inl
With such witnesses what could they not
prove: This shows to what lengths BE.
Publicans carry political prescription in
this free, liberal and enlightened age!
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07
COFFEY Il RISDON'S
STEAM BOILER WORKS.
San francisco, California.

JIaviDg secur1J seasons supply VI iS~7 NjhQai
reference to the advance Of prices at
the East. or increase of duties, We are
now prepared to furnish all kinds OF
BOILER WORK at the same prices as
hitherto, and to supply our customers
with BOILER IRON AND RIvETs
as heretofore charged by US.
COFFEY & RIsDoN
Boiler Works,
Old Stand,
Corner Of Bush and Market SITS,
Rpr26is8m San Francisco.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

SroP THAT LIBEL-SAys the Milwaukee
Nescs! The Cincinnati Enquirer copies
from the Chicago Tribune, q statement
that the Wisconsin Legislature adopted
slave coni1scation resolutions This state
ment is libel upon Wisconsin, A pa
triotic Assembly tabled the resolutions
alluded to by 70 majority, The Abolition
lists no longer own Wisconsin. How
msny pSpers that copied The libel will
pave the honesty to retract it?
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07
CITY TAX-SALE.
On Monday, juno 10th, A. D. 1862.

DY Virtue Of the authority in me vested. !
ID have levied upon and viii offer for sale, at
public auction, according to law,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-06-07

Zeta EncHmpm emit, 1. o. o. F., No.
5, meets, in Odd Fellows Hall, the evenings of
the second apd fourth Tuesdays Of each month
soiournng Patriarehs are cordially invited to at
attend.
A. A. VAN VOORHEES,, C. p.
@. W. HOwLgTT, Scribe. janis
1. o. o. F.-MOrning Star Lodge, No.
20, l. o. o. p, meets every Saturday Evening, at
Odd Fellows Hall, on Stony Point, PlacervIlle. All
RrotieEs in good standing fAternAlly invited to
attend. j. W. DOSs, N. g.
8. J. FRTER, r. 8. dec2S-3m
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