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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

INGRATIruDE.-The Hartford { Conn. }
Courant says, that at the time Mcclellan
was charged with dereliction of duty, in
not sending forward troops to the aid Of
Gen. Pope, he had been utterly stripped
Of all his troops. and that he himself was
asking the privilege Of going himself, in
almost any capacity; that, while the
President was led to believe from Pope's
dispatches that all was going well, McClel-
Ian was assured that all was not we'll !;
and that when the President learned of
the retreat of our army to Centrevile he
called upon Mcclellan to take command
and save the army. 1t is well known
that, Notwithstanding his shameful treat
ment, he took command of a beaten, dis.
pirited, demoralized army, infused enthu-
siaSm and confidence into it, met and
drove the enemy from Maryland. The
nation felt grateful to the young hero !;
but the radicals, not wishing to see the
Union restored, prevailed upon the Pres
ident to remove him. Petty jealousy and
Abolition hatred have ruined Mcclellan
and they will ruin the country, unless the
people rebuke the party that removed
him.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

Tor. DoxOHo, Of the Mud Springs Stags HSe'
is one Of our benefactors. A day rarely passes
in which be does not do us favor. We trust
be may be rewarded BY abundant temporal
prosperity, as he deserves, and 10 eternity,
home in the MANSION Of the blessed.
Crrr TAxz.-The Common Council have
fixed the rate of taxes for the present year at
81 40 on eseh one hundred dollars Of assessed
valuation. 1t was last year 81 So We learn
from Mr.. Chubbuck, our efficient City Clerk,
that the remainder Of the funded debt of the
city will be paid BY the present levy.
THANKS to Wells, Fargo 4 Co., Hernandez d
Anderson, and L. G. Culver, ESQ.,, for hvOrs
conferred upon US during the week.
THANKSGIVING DAY was generally observed
in our city. Divine service was held in the
different chur"hes, and thanks were returned
to God for his numberless blessings to our for
tunate State.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

DECLARATION OF CONGRESS. A little
more than = year ago Congress, with an
almost entire unanimity, solcInnly dcclar-
ed THAT Congress, baRishing all f cling
e mere passion AMI resentment, vii. re
collect only its duty to the whole coun-
try; that this war is not waged on their
part in any spirit Of oppression, or for
any purpose Of conquest or su!jugation,
or purpose Of overthrowing or interfering
with the rights or established Institutions
Of the States, but to defend aad maintain
the supremacy Of the Constitution, and TO
preserve the Union with all the dignity,
equality and rights Of the several Statr>
unimpaired; and that as soon as these
objects are accomplished the war ought to
cease" This declaration was hai.ci with
satisfaction in the loyal States, and had
the Administration adopted it and AL
hered to it in good faith, it would have
met with but comparatively little .cpposi
ton at the recent elections. BY adopting
the policy of the radicals, by repudiating
the declaration of Congress, it showed its
unwillingness to "defend and maintain
the supremacy Ct the Constitution, and to
preserve the Union with all the dignity,
equality and rights Of the several States
unimpared". Passion and resentment
prevailed over reason and moderation,
and the masses, seeing that they had
nothing good to expect from the party in
power, turned against it and elected men
whose wisdom and patriotism have been
tested and approved.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29
ID DEATH S.

OF Erysipelas, at his residence near Sly Park,
on Sunday the sd instant, CYRUs FULLER, aged
" years, formerly Of Lisbon, Maine.
The deceased has been resident Of this coun-
" for many years Among those who knew
him and appreciated his many good traits Of
character-his kind heart and generous dspO.
siton, we have rarely witnessed so much Of
sincere and heartfelt sorrow as was manifested
ON the announcement Of his death. We do not
indulge in any idle expression or extraordinary
demonstration of feeling, when We say that,
nifty has more thoroughly endeared himself to
those who have been intimately associated with
him than our now deceased friend. For several
DAYS preceding the sad event, which has cast
gloom and sorrow over their hearts, his friends.
taking courage fr1m the spirit which seemed
to animate his immortal soul in its fierce con.
ilict with the dread disease, still felt-stiil
hoped that he might yet survive. But alas I!
their expectations have been sadly disappoint,
td,-his noble and generous spirit has been
forced to submit to that judgment from which
there is no appeal lie has cancelled the debt
Of nature, which we will all be called upon
sooner or later to pay. Hehas left behind him
a wife who loved him Gith all the devotion
which a woman's heart can feel and a lovely
child whose orphan years have. by his untime
ly end, been deprived OF fathers watchful
love.
'' His soul Of origin divine,
Code glorious image freed from clay;
In Heavens eternal sphere shall shine,
" star of day. 'H II, n. D. -
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29
STOCK STOLEN!
$500 90 REWARD !!

STOLEE from the corral OF the subscriber. A.
- miles east Of Diamond Springs, on the Enigrsnt
Road, Cd the night OF the 2lst inst the following
animals, to wit
One Sorrel American Horse, mark or
brand on left hip resembling the figure l. about ten
years old and IA hands high lie is natural PAGER
A Brown Horse, black name and tail, IA
years old, Spanish brand on the left hip and new
scar on ;he head near the LEFT ear-caused by the
bride, bunch on the frtlocx joint and saddle
marks on his back. He is about hands high.
A Dark Brown Mare Mule, small star on
the forehead, right shoulder sore caused by the
collar, large, full eyes, neck unusually large about
IL years old, middiing size.
A Light Gray Mare Mule, about years
old, mddling size, little lame in the right hip, with
small limbs. No marks or brands remembered.
A Sorrel Mare Mule, about years old
branded L. Z. on the left shoulder numerous saddle
marks on the sides and back, whip marks ON the
right hin, small neck and head.
The above are all work animals, heavy shod all
round. The mules all fat and the horses il fair
working order.
will pay S25 each for the recovery Of the ami
mails, and Si1S for the and conviction Of the
thief or thieves. W. BARTRAM
Placerville, Nov. goth, 1S62-tf
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

PETTY ENVY AxD JEALOUH.-The petty
envy and jealousy Of Gen. Halleck evident
ly had much to do with the removal of
Gen. Mcclellan. OF this there can scarce
ly be q doubt. McClelian's successes were
thorns in Hallecks's sides-a bitter COM
mentary on his failures. Mcclellan had
achieved victories--Halleck failures
Mcclellan had been under Gre, had con-
Quoted himself calamity, had shared the
hardships, privations and dangers of the
soldiers; Hallee K had never been under
fire, never won a victory, and with plenty
of opportunities to distinguish himself
had done nothing. He allowed Bcaure-
gard, with a vastly inferior force, "pOorly
clad, lily provisioned and badly armed"
to hold him in check for months, TO de-
crive him with wooden guns, and to
quietly march his whole army to place
Of security. For this brilliant failure the
President promoted him! Strange, isn't
it? that the P'tSi2tNtr:On as San.
cral for failure, and removes another for
a victory!
George Wilkes, one Of Halleck's inti-
mate friends, says Hal!eck would have
"impeached Mcclellan long ago had he
not been restrained" Does not this sound
well, coming from a man who had the
poEnT and boasts Of having the will. to
tnwaft McCltnan in an IFS movtmenls 8?
who could prevent him from gaining a
victory and then ccnsure him for want Of
SUGGEST Does it not show a weak, vain,
pitiful disposition? Does it not explain
in a measure why Mcclellan moved so
slowly and cautiously? liallcck, his SUI
perior officer, was eagerly watching for
an opportunity to im2cach" him, and
evidently not unwilling to withhold from
him the means necessary to take advan
tage of a victory. 1t was necessary for
Mcclellan to be prudent, for he knew that
lIalleck was secretly, insidiousl y and per
sistently plotting to destroy him. The
admissions ard boasts Of IIallcck's friends
show him in an unfavorable light-show
him as anxious 10 "impeach" an inferior
officer acting under his own orders. Nobly
has Mcclellan conducted himself, under
such remarkable circumstances with an
enemy in the front and rcar-onc bold,
the other sneaking, and the sncaking the
more dangerous. Instead of meeting with
hearty cooperation from his chief, such
as the exigencies Of the army occasionally
demanded, he must have met with dcc-
dcd opposition, and then was ccnsured
for doing so little. lIaleck'S indi>crcrt
friends, by their discreditable disclosures,
are raising Mcclellan in the estimation of
the people, and sinking their own chief,
for whose benefit they are publishing TO
the world his envy, jealousy and hatred
Of Mcclellan.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

"a Fellow FEELING MAKES Us Won.
DRous KIND."-The Sacramento Union,
the most deSpicable, venal, mendacious
and Sycophantic newspaper on the Pacific
coast, edited by men destitute of brains
and controlled by men destitute Of prin-
ciple, hopes that Cameron, who has swim
died the Government out of eight millions
of dollars, according to unimpeachable
Republican testimony, cameron, the
Prince of thieves and scoundrels, will be
elected to the United States Senate! "A
fellow feeling makes US wondrous kind"
1t appreciates and admires Cameron's
land hapes, by giving him help
ing hand, to share with him some of his
ill-gotten wealth. This is a charitable
explanation of the Unions advocacy Of
Cameron.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29


GTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of FL Dorado
~ in the County Court in and for said County.
Nj. S. ROBINSON VS.. HIS CREDITORS
In the matter Of the petition Of n. 8. Robinson
an Insolvent Debtor.
Pursuant to an order on file herein, made by the
Hon. James johnson, Judge OF the Court aforesaid,
notice Is hereby given to sill the creditors OF said
insolvent debtor, NJ. s. Robinson, to be and appear
before the Court Aforesaid, at the Court House Of
said County, in the City Of Placervile on the 9th
day Of January A D. 1858, at the hour OF 10 O'Clock
A: NJ. OF said day, to show cause, II any they can
why the prayer Of said InsOvent Debtor should not
be granted, and an assignment Of his estate be
made, and he be discharged from his debts anc liza.
bities In pursuance Of the Statute in such case
made and provided. And, in the meantime it is
ordered that all judicial proceedings against said
InsUlVent Debtor be stayed.
-, Witness my hand and the seal Of said
L. Court hereto Affixed, at Office in the City Of
49, Racerville, this 22d day OF November A. D.
1862. - THOMAS b. PATTEN, Clerk.
sANDERsoS WILLIAMS, Att'ys for Petltioner.-$td
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

CATHOLIC FAlR.--The members of the
Roman Catholic Church in Virginia City,
held Fair recently to aid in completing
a new Church. They realized 50, 1872
therefrom. They contemplate erecting .
large and elegant building.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29
Nrm advertisements To.Dap.

Safety An Unhealthy RegiOns.-won-
derful cures Of chillS and fever bilious remittept
fever and other diseases produced by no1ious CT
halaion from the coil and stagnA' water, are rf-
fcetcd by the use Of Bristol's sarsaparila. Ca.es
arc reported from the Mississippi and Ohio Valley
and from all parts of CAlifo MIA. in which after
medical talen; Of the highest order had been en-
p.oyed in vAin this great restorative and safe guard
Of health has not only removed the disease hus
completely renovated the 'ick. cndowing them, to
use the words nfnne individual rescued from the
graves ink, with New Constitution and rem
dering them proof against the effects Of malariA
exposure and all the evil influences Of an insalu-
LriouS climate. In ulcerous ond rruptive maladics
it lie ths.one, the only. the in'alhble remedy All
respectable druggists keep a stock constantly on
hand.
IIos;etter, Smith Drar, Agents, San franeiSen.
Sold by Robert White, Druggist and Chemist,
Main ST., Pl4ccrSiEc, and Broadway, Upper Tia
ccr,ile.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

M MASONIC NOTICE.-The Annual
w Communication Of FL Dorado Ledge, Nc. IS,
AF and A. M, for the election of officers will be
held the evening Of Monday, December LIST, 1869,
at 6K O'Clock. A full aud prompt attendance is
desired
By order Of the Worshpful Master
nov22 c. Z. CHUBBUCK, Secretary.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29
ROYAL AND Sci

The Annual Communication OF Sierra Nevada
Council. R. and g. NJ, No. 4, will be held ca the,
evening Of Tuesday, December I'd, 1882 at Fo'clock
BY order Of the IIlustFfous Master.
nov92 I. g. TITUS, Recorder.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

ROYAL ARCH.-The Annual COmmunIca-
ton OF st. James Chapter, R. A. NJ No. IS, will be
held on Wednesday, December Sd, 1862, at seven
o'clock, P. NJ. full attendance is desired.
By order OF the Most Excellent High Priest.
nOv22 l. 8. TITUS, Secretary.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

~ ssse ~ iy HpsAk. Ugits aad publisA AIs seed
ghsS sn1 law b psssSd q rostr.i1 a. aTsS ~
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gs'ls sAaa .hssy 4g~FSspsstins au estabsshmvut Of
- tAG ~ frss sxsress thsrsof abridEinE
~ Pa - e. tho frassf Ameadusants 10 Coa-
esisssasS WaAa baaa6 1aaSes, AvSieIs n '" wv"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

A NOTICEABLE Observation-Disclosures
comes from Naples that Francis Pulszky,
the Hungarian patriot who visited the
United States with Kossuth, is under ar
rest there. It is mentioned that "he was
not examined; he was not even charged,
or so much as declared suspected He
was simply told that he was arrested on
the personal order of Ratazzi, telegraphed
from Turin" Commenting upon the
above the Albany Argus says: at is I'M
necessary to go to Europe any longer for
examples of this character. Many loyal
citizen, arrested as above, on the personal
order Of Seward or Stanton, instead Of
Ratazzi, can testify to the close resem.
blance between the. institutions of mon
archy, and republic under Republican
II was different under
Democratic rule"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

wives, Mothers and sisters, whose
Husbands, sons and Brothers arc serving in the
Army. not put into their knapsacks more
necessary or valuable gift than few boxes Of
HOLLOwAY's PILLS & OINTMENT. They
insure health even nrdcr the eXposaTcs Of sol
dicr's life. Only y cents a Bpx or Pot.
Sold by Robert White, Chemist and Druggist,
Main street, Plaeer,ille, and broadway, Upper
Flacerville.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

4 RE on HAND to supply their patrons with the
N articles necessary for the FALL AND WINTER,
and have taken particular care to have q stock OF
Fall and Winter goods that cannot be surpassed, in
style quality, and which cannot fail to please the
TASTE OF the most fas.idious.
We have just recsived, per last steamer, q large
and complete assortment CT
Pilot and beaver 0vercoats;
Pine Black Cloth and assorted Cashmere Dress
Coats;
Cashmere Suits; Cashmere Business Goats, Pants
and Ncsts-a fine assortment
Hats OF every style, manufactured expressly for
our trade;
Boots Of all qualities, sizes and pFices-sneh
BeBkrrt's, GodfFey's, Wings, CnderWoOd's
Union. Metropolitan. &c:
GOodyear's India Rubber Boots, Pants and
Ltggins;
Mission Mills Blankets, all colora;
Under Ar4f Over Shirts; Drawers, etet, etc..
Also n Snlendid Asrortment
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

GOVERNMENT EXPENSES an Off
cial report Of the expenditures of the
Government for the fiscal quarter, ending
September 30th, it appears that the army
and navy alone cost, in three months,
$l74,OOO,OOO, or ST, 100000 per day
How much the other public expenses are
added to that sum we dare not guess. The
expenses could and ought to be reduced.
Fremont, Clay and other Republican pol
iticians are receiving large salaries from
the Administration for doing nothing
The President ought either to dismiss
them from the service or send them into
the field.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29
>Rs ANOTHER ARRIVAL 40
UR
III FALL AND WINTER W.
CLIO T n I N G
NEW YORK AND SAN FRANCISCO

NJ" ORA An SAN tAANCISCO
Cons''!aG OF -
Fine Black Broad Cloth Frock Coats;
Fine Cashmere Suits;
Fire Black Doeskin Pants;
Black and Fancy Velvet, Silk, and Cas-
simere Vests;
Silk, Cass mere, French Felt and Wool
Hats:
Mining and Dress Boots. com2ris nR
Benkcrt's. 0odfrey's and Wings
Best, in great variety;
Davis & Jones' White and Calico Shirts
Gents Furnishing Goods OF Every De-
scription;
India Rubber Coats, Pants, Legg!ns and
Boo:s; -
California Blankets, a'larRe variety;
Carpet Bags, Trunks, Valises, Umbrel-
las, Etc, Etc.
COLTS PISTOLS. OF all sizes, constantly
ha.d.
u THE HIGHEST PRICE "A
FLib VuR
GOLD DUST & COUNTY ORDERS.
~ Gentleinen wishing 20 purchase will do veil
to call and examine MY stock. rs DEFY CoMPE
IITION. 5. BAMBERGER.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29
MtsttIIaME0us G65trtiStnS.


HEREBY inform those vino are INDEBTED q. -.
Il ~ note - btherepe, whieA b nov de- ,s All III
on or before the 9th 0aY Of 0ees3SI,Se
next, ~ all notes and aecouBa0 due me nIdl II -
tied ut that time. Parties Ibteresed win a. V.i 4.
take notice. L. I,AKnEYRGS
Placervlle, October lth, 1857.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

Nor THE SAME.-lt has been truly and
forcibly said, and the saying cannot be
repeated too often in these times when
opposition to the Administration. is re.
gardel by its sycophants and minions as
opposition to the Government, that the
''most disastrous consequences must often
result to nation by rendering Govern
ment and an Administration idenlical.-
The arbitrary exercise of assumed author.
ity by party in power will frequently
and directly conflict with the best inter
ests of a nation. Is it the duty of a citi-
zen, having the good of his country at
heart, under such circumstances to aban-
don that country and adhere to mere
Administration Does n citizen owe al.
lcgiance to an Administration, or does he
owe it to his Government? Clearly he
cannot owe it to both, only so far as one
represents the other Now one repre-
sents the other to this cxtent-no more.
An Administration is the special agent Ct
people, appointed to perform certain
specified services for it. The people are
bound by the acts of their agent perform
cd in the regular course of the official du-
ty for which it was appointed. But they
are not bound by its acts when it exceeds
the authority delegated to it; and it ex-
ceeds this authority when it attempts to
override constitutional law, as the present
Administration has done. By abolishing
this distinction between an Administra
ton and Government, you do away at
once with the necessity for legislature,
by transferring the legislative powers to
the Administration. The first essential
to the support OF Government is to sus-
tain the Constitution on which the Gov
eminent is founded, and only by concen-
trating all your efforts toward the main
tainance Of that Constitution inviolate, do
you prove your loyalty to Government.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to Hll persons having
AN claims against the estate Of J. II. JONES, de-
ceased to present the same with the necessary
vouchers to the undersigned. Administrator Of said
Estate, at his store in the City OF Pacerve with In
ten months from the date Of this notice. or the same
will be forever barred by law.
J. McP PEARSON,
Administrator OF said Estate.
Placervie, Nov. 29th, 1s62.-1m
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COLOMA GARDENS.
z = z

THE undersigned Las Oh hand and for sale at his
l. garden In Cooma,
100000 Foreign Grape Cuttings, 3 feet
in Length,
Cons sting Of three varieties, 2n."6 of which
imported from the river Rhine; 10 N0 Catawba, and
% ,op0 Isabella.
Roots of l and q yers growth, of all
varieties, for sale che4p. for cash.
MARTIN ALLHOFF.
CoIoma. Nov. 29:h, lS63-u
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Gents Furnishing Goods

- sCCH As -
Davis and Jones' White and Fancy Shirts;
Crsvats, Ties. Collars, Handkerchief,
Merino Cndershirts and Drawers;
Kid, Silk, Thread, Buck and WOllen Gloves;
Merino, Wooden and Cotton Socks, etc.
TRUNKS, VALISES, Carpet Bags,
etc. Of every description.
Together with large variety Of other articles, too
numerous TO mention, all of which We will sell at
the LOWEST CASH RATES. We will abide by our
motto, Quick sales and small profits.
We solicit examination Of our stock and prices,
guaranteeing to all who purchase Of US the most
satisfactory results.
COLT'S Pts tolls!
or the Improved Pattern, always on hand.
P. SILBERMANN & co.
P. SHERMAN. [oct4l ISAAC BARxAX.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

PoLlTIcAL RuLE.- The Republicans have
been in power little over eighteen
months, and they have left freemen little
hope for congratulation-not much to
hope for in the future. The necessity"
that is claimed to authorize the agrees
sions of to-day may be called up to justify
the despotism OF to morrow; and there is
no limit to the incursions of arbitrary
power, placed in fanatical hands. The
first invasion of constitutional law is the
knell to freedom. Eighteen months of
Abolition rule have quickened all the an
cient fears of men, and revived all the
early evils that afflicted them. In this
brief period of Republican history we
have seen the dark days of antiquity re.
produced, and the old forms of tyranny
remodclled. We have seen loyal citizens
arrested and imprisoned, without warrant
and free press suppressed for speaking
the truth
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-11-29

LACK OF frmneSs, or capacity, or hon
esty, at the head of our national affairs,
is the reason for our present national dis
grace Morning Call.
The head of national affairs did not
lack capacity or honesty" but simply
" tirmness. "-Sacramcnto Bee.
Please state, if it be not an impossible
ty, wherein the "head of national affairs"
has exhibited the least " capacity or hon
esty." Has he manifested the least "ca-
7acity" in conducting the war ?-the
least honesty" in appointing such noto-
rious swindlcrs as Cameron to important
positions? Did he not place in command
such imbeciles as PIPE, Fremont and
Banks-generals who were only distin-
guiShed for failures? The Administra.
ton is notorious for "lack OF frmness,
capacity or honesty" and not one Of its
minions can point to single instance
where it has exhibited either.