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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

DELIcACY. Above every other feature
( which adorns the female character, delica-
cy stands foremost within the province of
good taste. Not that delicacy which is
pcrprtualy in quest Of something TO be
ashamed of, which makes merit Of blush,
and shippers at the false constructions its
own ingenuity has put upon an innocent
remark this spurious kind of delicacy is
as far removed from good taste. as from
good feeling and g"OdSense; but that
high minded deicacy which maintains it
pure and undertaking walk alike amongst
woman, as in the society Of men which
shrinks from no necessary duty, and can
speak when required, with seriousness and
kindness, Of things at which it would be
ashamed indeed to smile or blush. This
is the delicacy which forms so important q
part Of good taste, that where it does not
exist as a natural instinct, it is taught as
the first principle of good manners, and
considered as the universal passport to
good society. Ellis.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08
Down on Ir.-The Louisville Democrat
one of the ablest war journals in the coun-
try, thus ventiIates Cameron's report:

Down on fr.-The Louisville Democrat.
one of the ablest war journals in the coun-
try, thus ventilates Cameron's report:
1--WE publish this morning the wickedest
document that ever emRnaied from the pen Oi
man aud to our shame, be it confessed, It is
by one holding high position in the National
Government. 1t will be seen that Cameron,
the Secretary of War, has, contrary to our
expectations, advocated the arming Of the
blacks. We have no language sufficiently
strong TO express our horror aud indignation at
such a scheme, and the bold, shameless etrOnt-
cry with which il is advocated. A scheme ca
pable of being conceived only by heart utterly
depraved is maintained by arguments worthy
Of the mind that conceived them. The right TO
arm slaves is more than Questionable; it is alb
sOlutely and entirely damnable crime. The
proposition fills us with a sickening horror and
disgust. Had Great Britain the right to en-
plOy Indians, and To offer so much for scalps in
the Revolutionary War; The whole civilized
world has denounced it. English statesmen
have branded il with the blacklist terms Of OPP
Pr0bFium. Yet its whole black depFaviiy is
pure as the driven snow before the horrible
proposition Of Cameron. Ii has not one re-
deeming feature. II is totally, ut;erlyog licked
carrying with it the utter destruction Of the
country, in the midst Of brutal horrors which
makes even the popular stories Of st. BarthOlo-
new appear respectable. If the policy is car
ried out, then the country is certainly cursed.
There will be no place where the American
citizen can remain IN safety but, 10 the ashes
of ravaged fields burning cities, and brnken
and violated households, he will curse the hour
he was born. The wicked, false impression
which the Secretary OF War tries tn make, that
this freeing and arming will be injurious only
to the rebels, is too glaringly absurd for DIS
cusSiOn. Arm the slaves Of the rebels, and the
act will do as much harm TO the Unionist rs to
the rebel Ii changes, as We have said before,
the whole contest from a sacred cause, Of re-
ligion and patriotism, to a John Brown raid"
The Chicago Times, the home organ of
the late S. A. Douglas, says-"we have
no language with which to express our
abhor ence Of the policy suggested by
Cameron. 1t would be revolving in u
barbarOus age, and disgrace despotism.'
The Republican journals Of California,
some openly, others indirectly, have in
dorSed it, and their servilc imitators, the
neutrals, have not the courage to condemn
it. 1t will be the question, and the paid
apologiSts and defenders of the Admins.
tration will be forced to take sides. Eve.
ry prominent Democratic paper in the
Northern States, without an exception,
has denounced it. Papers in California.
! protesting to be Democratic, are too cor.
rnpt Ut r,Jwardiy 20 condemn a wicked
Republican measure.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

MARX MAsrER-There will be a called COM
munication of ST. James Chapter, No. l6, R.
A. NJ. at Masonic Hall, on Wednesday evening
next, for the purpose Of work in the Mark Mas
ter's degree. All Companions in good standing
will receive Q cordial welcome.
PARrox's LIFE OF BUHR-.The gentleman
who borrowed from US " Parton's Life of Aaron
Burr" is requested to return it, lie has bad the
book long enough, in all conscience, unless,
indeed, be intends to "confsc it, and we are
not aware that it is d" contrabaud of war"
IxoUEsr.-Coroner Eichelroth held an inquest
on the body of Don Jose Dolores Hurrta, ma
Awe of Chill, aged % years, who died at the
County Hospital, on the Sd Of February, from
the effects Of shot, inflicted by Constable
NOwlin, Of GAINESVILLE, some three weeks since,
in his resisting an arrest. He was shot in the
back, the ball lodging in the spine, from the
effect Of which, and q fall from his horse, he
suffered general paralysis. The Coroner's Jury
returned q verdict in accordance with the above.
The deceased was buried by his Spanish friends
in the Catholic cemetery.
small lot of genuine Havana Cigars, of the
most delicious fragrance. He generously gave
us . chance to try them, and. consequently, we
speak by the card when we say they are made
of the real stuff"
Fed. HuYGER has purchased the interest Of
his partner, Mr.. Armstrong IN the peoples
Market" and is now its sOe proprietor. The
markets. always supplied with the best meats
TO be bad in the country, and Fred. knows
where to find the juiPiest and 'enderest cuts.
TEE Board of Supervisors adjourned on
Tuesday afternoon, having transacted oil the
business brought before them.
THO. F. TRAoT, agent Of Wells, Fargo 4
Co., and his depsty, Harry ROh, have our
thanks for numerous favors during the week.
THANKS to Hernandez Anderson and VIM.
n. Bradshaw & Co. for Sacramento and San
FrapciScO papers,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08
swettsGrape Meters, or RestOrAttre

SWEETS Grape 8IeterS, or Restorative
wINE-A powerful, yet pleasant medicine, manufac-
ured under the immediate supervision Of Mrs. A. NJ
SWIFT, the celebrated ClarvoyanI Physician, and
prepared from ROoTs and HERE'S Of great medicinal
virtue combined with the pure juice Of the Califor
mia Grape. A certain remedy for Liver Complaint,
Biliousness, 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 LeucorrhGa, or
Whites, Weakness, etc. So popular has this prcpa-
ration become, that the editors OF the leading
papers OF San Francisco depart from their usual
tom-not 20 commend any advertised mediclne-and
pronounce swett's Grape Btters, or Restorative
Wine "A worthy article; an excellent tonic; 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.
Am h95 California atrePk. San Francisco.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

The CONSEQUENCES. The Providence
(R ~ Post gives the following as some
Of the consequences that would result by
adopting Cameron's policy: "A single
glance at what would be the consequence
of general arming of the slaves against
their masters, will be sufficient to show
how totally undcmocratic is the frightful
proposition Of Secretary Cameron and bis
sympathiSers. All over the South would
be repeated the bloody deeds Of st. Do
lningo; the most horrible atrocities that
savage violence could contrive, and human
brutality invent, would be committed,
helpless white women and innocent white
children being the victims. Henry Ward
Beecher's hell would in reality be let loose;
that most cruel, most hideous and most
fiendish war that can be fought on earth
would be inaugurated-a war of extcr-
mination Of a race, ending perhaps with
the determination Of both Southern races,
the white and the black, and finally, each
Southern State would be given over to the
fire to be thoroughly wasted. and to the
sword to be entirely drpopulated.
"NOr would these be all the co1,se.
quences The conquering armies would
+ -ahze amd appropriate the conquered ter
ritory, would laugh defiance at our Gov
eminent in any attempts it might make to
control the division of the spoilS, would
settle down upon the rich farms and plan.
tations, and would establish another
Southern Confederacy that in all proba.
bility would be more powerful by many
odds than would then be the Northern
States. Endless war would BE- the doom
d our land; universal Siadgnrer and ain
indefinite reign Of anarchy would he our
cursed inheritance. This terrible curse
the Radicals wish to bring upon our
country.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

READ Ir.-An eloquent and spirited
article on THOMAS JEFFERSON, from til,
graceful pen If an old and esteemed con
ributor. will be found on our fourth page
1t is a glowing tribute to the genius anc
patriotism and lofty character Of the il
lustriouS founder of the Democratic party
and comes from warm hearted and tai
ented gentleman, who desires to see thu
Democratic party once more united and
harmonious. We commend it to our
readers.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08
Special ann General Notices.

DIR. HOsTE TIERS STOMACH
BITTERS.-The stomach is the fountain head Of
scores Of diseases which infest the human system.
Indigestion, bad enough per Sc, generates diarhea,
dyseItery, faintness, vertigo, palpitatiOn of the
heart, general debility &c. Get rid of then, at
once, bv going through course Of DIR. HOstetter's
s.ss1zh Ritters, pAIatSsAe Add refreshing prepa-
ration, which as surely relieves all complaints Of
the stomach and its dependencies, as the sunshine
melts the snow. A course Of the medicine may not
perhaps be necessary. One bottle frequently &C
complishes a complete cure.-SOid by all druggists
and dealers everywhere.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

coUoHs.-The sudden changes Of our climate
are sources Of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL, and
AsrHAArIc 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 tC
" 6To'o1's BrOnchfdt TrocAes," or LoIenges, lei
the Cold, Cough, or Irritation Of the Throat be ev
eE SO slight, as by this precaution a more serious
attack may be efiectually warded off, PUBLIC
SPEAKERS and SINGERS will find them effectual fol
clearing and strengthening the voice. See adver
tisement. BINS
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

A PAINTER was employed in painting a
ship on stage suspended under her stern.
The captain who had just got into the
boat along side to go ashore, ordered the
cabin-boy to let go the painter" (the
rope that held the boat. The boy in
Stantly went aft and let go the rope by
which the painters was held. The cap.
tain, angry at the boys delay. cried out,
"Confound you for a lazy dog, why don't
you let go the painter :" tiles gone,
sir, pots and all, /" replied the boy,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

A YOUNG lady in reply to her fathers
question, why she did not wear rings upon
her fingers, said because it hurts me
when anybody squeezes my hand."-
"What business" said the indignant IA
Their, shave you to have your hands
squevzed p Certainly none," replied
the young lady, "but still one would like
to have ones hands in squeezing order !"
"Yes," Numbered the angry papa, "if
you were an orangew
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

A single now-tlake-who cares for it ?
But whole day of snow-fakcs oblitering
the landmarks, drifting over the doors,
gathering upon the mountains to crash
down in avalanches-wh does not care
for that? Private opinion is weak but
public opinion is almost OmnipOtent.-
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

THE Court House Exchange is now supplied
with the purest liquors in the State. Deacon
Black having performed pilgrimage to the
Bay City has obtained heavy invoice of choice
cigars which be sells at former prices. Try 'em.
INPROvNe.-The road leading to wasbOe'
which was so badly injured by the foods and
land slides, We are informed, is being repaired
and will soon be in condition to admit Of safe
and speedy travel with pack trains. Parties
are at work on it at different points, and expect
To have it ready for teams at no distant day.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08
. TsO' W. oNbh1h1J ABtHII
1872 Washington ST., San Francisco.

want Of success in his treatment when the disappont
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 undoubted Hurity. Robert
White, Medical Hall, is appointed agent for most
Of the gen line Patent Medicines.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

An old sailor passing through grave.
yard, saw on one Of the tOmb-stones, ]
still live" 1t was too much for Jack, and
shifting his quid, he calculated, "Well,
I've heard say, that there are cases in
which a man may lie; but il | was dead,
I'd own il,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

BLANKs.-Neatly printed blank deeds, mort
cages, declarations of homestead, powers OF
attorney to collect telegraph dividends. mar
rage certificates, etc. always for sale at this
office. Orders from distance promptly filed.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

Sands SarsaparillR.-N0 remedial
agent was ever introduced that has proved so uni.
formiy successful AS this for purifying the blood and
for the cure of scrofula, rheumatism, stubborn ul-
GERS, salt rhcum, fever sores, eryspelas, pmples,
boils mercurial diseases, crtaneOus erupon', liver
complaint, bronchitis, consumption, female com
plants, loss Of appetite, and general debility. 1t
will speedily the worst symptoms Of these
distressing complaints, and in brief period com
plete radical cure. jeS
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

The Odd Fellows, of Silver City, Ne
vada Territory, are making move to get
up ball at that place on the % Of Feb
ruary, with the design of raising funds to
build a hall.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

An IRISH ADyERrlsEMENr.-If the gen
.leman who keeps a shoe store with red
head will return the umbrella Of n young
lady with an ivory handle, he will hear
something to her advantage.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

Man is wonderful creature to sup
He can supply. supplant, sup.pute, sup
plicate, sup. pose, suppress, support, sup
supe and Sup-On.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08
Common Council Proc edings

PLAcERvILLE, February 18th, 1862.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Mayor Wade presiding.
Psesent-Aldermen Condee, Borowsky, Murphy
MunsOn, Cooper and Reynolds.
The Finance Committee reported on the follow
inKh illa iNhich all nnrn d
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

NIKE MITCHELL, the negro minstrel
dancer, was found frozen to death in the
street in Portland, Oregon, recently.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

The History Of HAN Dyes shows
that they have been in in the Old World for one
thousand years. Perfection is reached at last The
modern world admits that CRIsTADORAS EXCEL.
SIOR DYE comprises and imparts all the elements OF
beauty which Heaven has bestowed upon the most
favored heads. The change Is effected in few mo-
ments DR.. Chiffon says after careful analysis that
it contains no deletcriOus ingredient" sH Sold
everywhere, and applied by all Hair-Dressers.
CRISTADORA, Aston House, New York.
GEO. W. SMELL, Agent,
au2i 1872 Washington St., San Francisco.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

The bill to extend the time for compile
ting the work on the new Capitol, gives
the contractors. Blake & Common, until
November to finish it.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

Ninth VoLUNE.-The Sierra Citizen, an
able, dignified and unwavering Democratic
organ, has entered upon its ninth volume.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

IT is doubtful if any action will be ia.
ken on the Pacific Railroad Bill this ses.
sion Of Congress.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

Masonic. - st. James Royal Arch
Chapter No. Is, holds its regular meetings in Ma
sonic Hall, on the evenings of the first and third
Wednesday OF each month. All Companions in
good standing will be cordially welcomed.
AARON KAHN, NJ. 4. HIP.
is. TITUs, Secretary. [decl6-6ll
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

Zeta EncamPment, 1. o. O. F., No.
5, meets, in Odd Fellows Hall, on the evenings Of
the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
sojourning PatriarchS are cordially invited to at
attend. ......-. .......---- -- -...
A. A. VAN VOORHEES,, c. P.
G. W. HowLBTT, Scribe. janis
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08
CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRAT.

jim LANE-The St Louis Republican.
speaking Of Jim Lanes appointment and
his authority to conduct the war in Kan
sas as he pieases, says:
Judging from all We have seen in the past,
Lane is better fitted to lead banditti and gangs
Of marauders, and to march them among a
helpless population, burning dwellings, de-
slr0ying property. and numbering his captives,
than to face an army Of equal strength. His ap.
pointment is an insult to the American people"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

Service in the Synagogue, at Placerville, every
Saturday, at 9o'clock, A. N. oct26
-&O%-
Protestant Episcopal Church.
PLACERvILLE. Divine Service. at the Court House
every Sunday morning at l01 o'clock:Sunday School
at same place, at u o'clock, P. N. C0L0MA--service
on the first and third Sunday evenings Of the month";
at o'clock Ell DORADO-services on the second
and fourth Sunday evenings Of the month. at seven
O'Clock. DIAMOND SPRINGS-Service on the Sec
ond and fourth Sundays of each month, at o'clock
Pm c. c. PIERCE, Minister.
Residence, Cary House, Piacerville. ie2a
Catholic Church.-Rev. j. Largan
will officate in Georgetown every first Sunday
Of the month also, in Coloma Church on the third
Sunday. Divine service commences at 10, A. NJ.
VesperA, in st. Patrick's Church, Placerville, on
every Sunday evening, at quarter past I. jy27
MethOdiSt Episcopal Church-Rov.
J. W. Ross, Pastor. Preaching at l014, A. NJ and
in the evening. Sabbath School at IN, P. N. ::
Bible Class at the same hour 81
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

Masonic NOtice.--StatedM Meetings of
Fl Dorado Lodge No. 90, held at Masonic Hall,
on the Monday Of or next preceding the Pull Moon
in each Month. c. Z. CHUBBUCK,
decl6.'6l Secretary.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

~ AN going to the post office, Bob !;
shall inquire for your" "WelI, yes, il
you have a mind to, but don't think
you'll find me there"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

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 Placervile. All brethren in good 5aaHd.
ing are invited to attend.
JAMES McBETH, W. NJ.
BENJ MEAcHAN, Secretary. aul0
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

MasOnic.--SierrR Nevada Council,
No. 40, of Royal aud Select Masters, holds stated
meetings on the evening of the first Tuesday Of
each month, in Masonic Hall, Placerville.
L. W. RUMSEY, T. l. NJ.
IKE S. Titus, Recorder. [septl-'6lI
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08
HOTEL FOR SALE, CHEAP

- MERKINDOLLARs HOTEL, in the town Of
:i FAIRPLAY, having a good run Of business,
viii be sold at bargain Connected with the HOTEL
are stables, out-houses, &c.
A SADDLE HORSE, and lot Of Cattle and Hogs
will be sold with the premises, II desired.
TERMS-8l 800 90 for Hotel. Stock and all, which
are fully worth a. 500 40. Apply on the premises to
GEORGE MERKIND0LLAR.
FAirplay, Fl Dorado County, Nov. 2Sd, lS6l.-"2m
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

TIE EFFECT IF Cameron's Report had
not been modified and Congress had
adopted his recommendations, the effect
would have been most serious, as the fol
lowing, which We copy from the Unions
Geographic dispatch, proves:
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

VALENrIXEs.--S. Harris has fine assortment
of sentimental and comic valentines.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08

10. O. F.-MOrMing Star Lodge, No.
90, 1. o. o. r., meets every Saturday Evening, at
Odd Fellows Hall, on Stony Point Placerville. All
Brothers in good standing are fraternay invited to
attend. NICK. BURTON, N. G.
A. SIMoSTON, R. 8. dec2S-3m
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-08
Gburrbesss Charitable @rners,

Hebrew Service.-There will be Divine
Service in the Synagogue, at Placerville, every
Saturday, at 9o'clOck, AN. oct26