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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

FooT RACE-The much talked Of foot
race between Salaya, the native Ca!'ior-
ninn, and Kicks the ex-MctholiSt MINIS
ter, came off near San Jose on Saturday.
SeIaya ran eighty yards in seven and a
half seconds, heating Lis competitor three
feet, and winning 81 900
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04
lFNar,..O A9M1G&, 50 .EOI9ERR, OF re,.
Ell DORADO COUNTY WARRANTS
County TREASURRR's OFFICE,

A Ii PERSONS holding Warrants. drawn on
N the General Fund, registered prlor to
December Sd, 1860, are hereby notified to present
the same for payment. at the County Tressurer'S
Office, on Monday, January 9th, 1862, or within
sixty days from that date, or the money will be
applied to the payment of Warrants next in order
Of registry, accordance with an Act Of the Leg
islature, approved March 3lst, 1857. The interest
will be stopped on said Warrants after this date.
j. l.. PERKINS,
Treasurer Of FL Dorado County.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

A RITTER in tho Butte Record states
that Jeremiah Thurman, who was con-
xieted in OrOviIIe, ia 1857, for burning
Henshaws barn and sentenced to five
yearJ imprisonment In the penitentiaTy,
i iubscent Of tho crime, which the writer
says WAS cOmnittedOat ofrevenge BY one
Dieklnsan,a hsEss thief whose present
Nh1i bsoaa y not known. s..,.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

NtVE III PVIT7t5 ''''''''' ' ~
In the above statement are included some bills
not vet rendered, and might vary the above In a
slight degree.
In conclusion, I cannot close this Communication
without rx pressing my sincere thanks To the Coun
ell for the many courtesies extended TO me At all
times during the prevale nee Uf the epidemic also
to Mr.. Justice, whose constant exrrtions and nm
Renting attention to all the wants Of the sIck,
and in bringing them T. the hospital; also To Mr..
Henderson, the nurse, no truly and emphatcAlly
has performed the Good Samaritan, As the patients
can attest.
All Of which is respectfully submitted to your
consideration.
II. W. A. WORTHEE, VI u
Physician to City Hospital and Chairman Of Board
Of Health.
rit, III PlarerNillr Dec. 9th. lafl.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

Attention, Neptunes y Your regular
monthly meeting will be held at the Engine House,
on next Thursday Evening. Members are request
ed to be punctually in attendance.
J. NJ. GRANTHAM, President
THos. B. WADE, Sec'y.
Placerville, January 4th, 1862
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04
q. THE GOOD SAMARITAN"

Royal Areh.-The Degree Of
u GOOD SAMARITAN E1II be con erred at
NA1Masonic Hall, in this city. on Wednesday
u X evening next III Good SamAritAns,"
" Mn good standing, are invited " attend.
rl..srHiIle. January Alb. ls62.-lt
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

CoNGEEss has passed an order for the
Immediate construction of twenty more
iron-clad gun boats. The House has pass
ed resolution forbiddius United States
officers, civil and military, to return iusi-
tive slaves to any but loyal citizens. 1t
is thought it will pass the Senate without
oDDOsition.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

Hebrew Benevolent sOeiety.-Ths
regular meeting Of the Hebrew Benevolent Society
will be held on Sunday January 5th, at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ, at the Hall Of Hope Hook and Ladder Co.
All members are requested to attend.
A. KAHN, President.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

HEAVY Loss. The loss by the late
flood, at Oregon City, is estimated at
$4,000. Two large houFinEfz IL wills s., s .s,
feraI storehouseS,; and immense quantities
of wheat and fioAr we're swept away.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

CEMExr.-Near MARTINEZ rich vein OF
hydraulic cement has lately been discov-
cred. II resembles that found at Benicia,
and is said to be equal to any brought
from the East.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04


According to this showing the National
Democrats hold the balance Of power. and
by uniting with the Union Democrats
which they will undoubtedly dO-they
can control the Legislature. Under no
circumstances should they, by their votes,
encourage and give life and vitality to the
Republican party. Let them act tempo
rately and judiciously, cOurteOusly but
fearlessly, and they will exercise healthy
influence not only in the Legislature but
throughout the State. 1t is more than
probable that they will support Shannon,
en- unexceptiOnable Union Democrat for
Speaker Of the Assembly, and probably
Denver for President Of the Senate. The
election of both or either Of these gentle
men We would hail with delight. Should
q Sufficient number Of Union Democrats
unite with the Republicans to give them
the control, which is not probable, the
result would be disastrous to the best in.
terests Of the State and fatal to the nspi-
ratiOns Of those who participated in the
shameless bargain. But We do not antici-
pate anything 30 mlschievOus and suici.
daI.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

THE Grand Jury Of Mafipvsa- cnastfy
found thirty-twO indictments ~ its 'lste
term. The cases were principally for vi
Olating the game law and for selling liquor
n Indiana.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

II is stated that the Navy Department
has purchased 22O vessels since the first
Of last July, and still has not enough fOE
the necessities of the service. The New
York Journal of Commerce states that
agent are negotiating in that and other
seaport cities for the few steamers that
remain unpurchased and that can, by any
a. of the sbipwright be made strong
enough for the cOnsting service. First
class Ships coming into port are also ex-
amined with . view to their fitness for
the transpos+ business. 1t is evidently
the intention 1.-the Department to make
the N'4sy,sO notwithstanding against
\ NE Confederate States.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

The POLITICAL REAcTIoN.-The city oil
Detroit, Michigan, elected a Democratic
7 2sAy0F ny .NOv taH11ty AZ the recent etec!
ton, aud seven Of the ten Alderman chosen
are Of the same party. At the Presiden.
tial election Lincoln carried the city by
GA majority. In speaking of the result
the Detroit Free Press says:
"This is an astonishing change, which sur
prises both the victOrs and the defeated, espe.
cially when il IL considered that large number
Of Democrats. not with view Of abandoning
their OrineiQlaA a. their QaEtS s.hAk EuNNI paAEe
otIc motives, assisted 10 nominating and faith.
fully supported the Citizens Ticket"
1t will not be long before the whole
North will assume its old Democratic pc.
sitiOn. Republicanism is "tottering to its
fall, " and the apostates who deserted the
Democratic party in its hour of trial, are
now piteously begging to be taken back
and recognized as Democrats. Some Of
them were and are still the mercenary
tools of Republicans, hired by them to
enter the Democratic camp the better to
betray it. The leprOus wrethces are
doing the dirty work Of their masters,
and may be found in this State splitting
their venom at Democrats whose charity
they invoked and received, and which
kept them from stealing or starving.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

Now is the time to subscribe for the
DEMocRAr. Commence with the new
year,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04
ORDINANCE, No. 129.
THE MAYOR and Common Council Of the City Of
PlacexIlle do DTdAiD - follows:

I PlaceEIlUe do DThAlD ~ JDHO"E'
sRc1ioN |. That sections IL, ~, - 81 An
aC tax., upoD TrAl ard personal property" APP
nroTed Dec. 18th. A. ID. 1889, be 50 far amended
that the time therein specified for the collection
Of taxes be extended to the first Monday Of feby'
A. D. ls62.
sac. 2. This amended Ordinance has reference
IN The collection Of taAes for the fiscal year 1861,
alone.
SEC. ,. This Ordinance shAll be in force from
aud amer its passage.
Approved Deer 3Oth, 1851:
Mayor.
hereby certify that. at a meeting Of the Com
mnn Council Of the City 81 flAceTVllle, held Dee
9Oth, 1861, the above Ordinance Vas passed.
L. T.. CHI BUCK.
City Clerk.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

ATTENTION, YOUNG AMERICAS.
VOUR Company viii have . special meeting this
u evening at the Hall Of Hope Hook and Ladder
Co., at O'Clock. Business OF Importance will be
transacted. W. s. LOWELL, Foreman.
PIacsrvile, Jan. tth, 1852,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

SOMETHING THAT We UONT LlkE.-We uOn
like to hear it charged that everybody who vo'
ted against th6' UnIuH ticket is dislOyal 70 the
Government. First, because il is not true. and,
SecOnd, this kind Of talk, from the protested
friends Of the Government, puts hope IN the
rebels that the dislOyal element, so charged, in
the North, will more than sympathize with
them after . time-in fact, encourages them "a
hold out. We think these charges ought "a
cease. There is q way Of arousing the patriot
ism-'1fSthe people at the North, IL it 10 any
way dormant, without such . cOurSe.-OhiO
Eagle.
The above sensible and manly para
graph is from one Of the leading Repub-
lican papers in Ohio. What rebuke il
administers to the mercenary wretches
who are continually Boosting Of their in
tense attachment to the Union, and ira
ducing Democrats for diSregarding their
childish bluster. Nothing is so base, and
at the same time so impOlitic, as to charge
Democrats with being scCessionists and
traitors. Sensible men are sick Of such
disgusting stuff. Are the people Of Penn
sylvania, the l60, 900 Democrats Of Ohio,
or the Democrats Of New York, New Jer-
sey and other States, traitors or sympa-
timers with treason? They are knaves
who say it; and their knavery does more
harm to the Union cause than aught else :
The fellows who are always Boosting Oi
their loyalty are suspicious characters and
need watching. Generally they are po-
litical mendicants, who have belonged to
and betrayed all parties, euiogised and
abused all parties, for a petty cOnsidera-
ton. We know the creeping vermin.-
Without honor or gratitude, they are al
ways in the market ready to betray q
friend Or SANDER benefactor, for pay.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

THs wEATHBR, yesterday, was cold and
frosty.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

OLAssIVIcATIoN OF rae LeGIsLATURE.-
The Legislature has been classified as fol-
low. which may be correct: Senate, II
Republicans, 16 Union Democrats. and 7
NahOaal Democrats. Assembly-Ss Re-
pablicans, 80 UUiOn Democrats, and Q
National Dem0CratS On joint ballot the
vote would be, accepting this claSsi6ca-
finn a norract AZ Ecllova.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-01-04

Diamond Springs, Ell Dorado, ClarksvEla
and Folsom.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21
MONDAY MORNING, APRIL 21, 1862.

ing the flag standing as he had staked Delaney
was an lrshman, we'll educated, and devout
Catholic-quiet, well-behaved and entirely free
from the vices which usually beset camps. He
was much liked by all the company, and his death
was so noble as almost to be envied.
If mention these as among the incidents which
one company alone has to narrate and to mourn
over, it must be remembered that my object is not
to exalt that company above others, but to give
some sort Of an idea how the Lousianians in gem
eral behaved themselves at the mighty and bloody
combat of Shiloh.
On Sunday, private Greer, of the Catahoula
Grays, found dead Yankee wearing vest of mail.
Putting it for novelty, and wearing it to as
a trophy, he was afterward shot nearly over the
heart. The ball tore great hole in the outer part
of the vest, attened itself against the hidden steel
plate and lodged in the lining below. The blow
knocked him down, but the Yankee armer saved
his life.
A private in the Cannon Guards had his life
saved by his bowieknife. A bullet struck the
o :e knife, breaking it in two and breaking
two of his ribs, but glancing off and leaving him
otherwise unframed.
Smaller incidents, connected with this same regi
ment, might relate, but have already trespassed
far enough upon your columns. I.G.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21
Men Otlealrs 1ailg Grestent.
MONDAY MORNING, APRIL 81, 1862.
Battlefield TROPHIES.


We have received several trophies from the
battlefield of Shiloh, which are alike interesting
and significant. MIR. VIM. r. Elliott, of the Gres-e
cent Blues, Crescent Regiment, who fought bravey
through the battles of the 9Th and 7th, aud who
was wounded in the leg near the close of the last
days fight, has presented US q Yankee priyate's
coat which he captured and appropriated. The
coat is composed of good blue cloth, we'll made,
and is certainly an excellent article of wearing ap
parel. We're it not far the brass "afxings" on the
shoulder straps and " old Abes" buttons, it would
be as genteel coat as one would wish to wear in
old. or moderately cold weather. Tie garment
shows in what splendid style the soldiers Of our enc
mics are fitted out.
&C. W. ST." our able and reliable occasional
correspondent, (wish he would write oftener, or
that the mails would come through with greater
regularity has sent us couple of trophies. One
is piece of fine gold lace, taken from half
burned Lincoln standard, and the other paynph.
letreprnt tpurports to be such) Of the Soldiers
Pocket Bible,' by Oliver Cromwell, in lGl3. What
use the Lincolnites have for extracts from the
Bible we are unable to understand, as they persist
emily violate every cardinal principle laid down in
the Holy Book, whenever they have chance and
as for their flags, they Immediately abandon them
whenever our boys charge with the cold steel in
nand. However, we will preserve the " trophies !"
with sedulous care, and trust TO receive still
further remembsancers from our gallant friends.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

RELEASE OF Mr.. G. B. PAYNE.-Our readers Will
remember that by the laundering of the steamship
Vanderbilt, then called the Black Joker, several
of our citizens-among ethers, Messrs. G. B. Payne
Hart and Ingraham-became prisoners OF the
Lincoln Government. The detention of these gen.
tlemen was clearly Illegal as the Black Joker had
become British property and was sailing under
British colors, from one neutral port to another,
namely from Havana to Matamoros. These
gentlemen escaped in an open boat, and after
many perils were captured by the Northerners
and finally brought to Ship Island. Mr.. Payne com
municuted with Mr. A. CWaugh, of this city, That
represented the case to the British Consul. That
gentleman applied to the Ship Island authorities
for tho release of all the parties detained, npou
the same grounds that were urged in the case OF
Mr. Zachary. The consequence has been, the re-
lease of Mr.. Payne, who, it is thought, has gone
back to Havana, where his wife ana infant chili
are. For some reason, however, the other gen
tlemen, Messrs. Hart and Ingraham, are still de
taned It is to be presumed that their friends viii
use exertons which will eventually secure their
release also.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

sg- We publish to-day long account, from the
Atlanta Confederacy, of one of the boidest ana
most audacious things yet undertaken ny eilher
side since the war commenced-an attempt OF
eight Lincontes to run off with an engine ana
three cars on the Western and Atlantic Road,
which connects Atlanta, Georgia, with Chatta-
nooga, Tennessee.
Their object, undoubtedly, was to burn the
bridges, and otherwise destroy the road,so as to
prevent the transportation of troops and num-
tious of war Had they been successful, that great
railroad centre, Chattanooga, would have falien
an easy prey into the hands of the enemy, and the
whole of East Tennessee would have been at thelr
mercy. Fortunately, three brave men-to whom
all honor-pursued these ,miscreants, arrested
them, and thwarted them in their purpose 1t Is
hoped that no legal other sort OF technlcalltJ
will be intefpcsed between them and summary
punishment They ought to dangle from the near
est tree and at once.
Thi. thing should teach us two lessons-tirst, to
guard all our railroads and bridges with unceasng
watchfulness; and, secondly, to sitt our commune
ties thoroughly for spies and traitors IL seems
almost inch edible that so many emissaries OF the
enemy should have gotten down almost into the
heart of Georgia without being found out-bu
such appear to be the fact Recent events create
a suspicion that we have enemies in our own midst
and they may nflict on us disastrous blow at
critical moment. Every man in the community
should be required to give an account OF hlmsel
and establish his loyalty. True men will not OBJ
iec to it, in view of the great end to be attained
We need no further proof than has been alread.
furnished that every means in the world, huma
and diabolical, will be employed by our eneme
tn defeat u.s.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21
COL. FRANK A, BARTLETT


We learn with pleasure that our fri:nd and
recent coedltor in this paper Colonel Frank Bart
lett is raising a regiment for the war. Associated
in the military movements from the very begin
ming of hos,ties, Colonel Bartlett commenced
IN the Washington Artillery, accompanying 1t on
the expedition to Baton Rouge, which resulted in
the capture Of the arsenal there and its contents.
He then raised, and by his indefatigable energy
equipped, the corps of Crescent Blues, the I'd
company of which prodeeded to Virginia and has
remained there ever since, having participated in
the battle of Manassas, and the 1st company of
which recently went on to Tennessee, as portion
of the celebrated Crescent Regiment, and greatly
distinguished itself in the battle of Shiloh. In the
mean time Cot. Bartlett had been promoted first
to the Majority in the Beauregard Battalion, and
then to the Colonelcy of the same corps, when in
creased to regiment. This regiment, among
others, was transferred by the State to the COM
mand of Gen. Lowell, and has ever since been
quartered at Camp Lewis.
The CONSUMPTION law, however, has changed the
aspec. of military affairs completely, and, at the
suggestion of Gen. Loyel Col. Bartl EFT has deter
mined to raise regiment for Confederate service,
~-1 s~r tha Besides the hard training and
long experience of the Colonel, his possession oil
native military qualities of high order, emnently
Cts him for the command of regiment; and, Se
can safely predict for him In such capacity, an
honorable and brilliant career. We are satisfied
that this office will have cause to be proud OF LIS
former connection with it, If personal courage OF
the highest order, united with clear and corrrc
Judgment, can insure the achievement OF an honof
able renoWn.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

ucoSsr,.pn EyENpr.ess.-We are informed
that the numher OF . Projections sssed by the
various Foreign Consuls in this city reaehed ,ota
Of 600 or 700. We had not imagined lhas EURO
orms. .baaring men under the shade of the Pal
metto. It becomes an interesting inquiry how far
these exemp lions will diminish the number Of our
"veters? ~ 1CharlestOn Mercury.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

7 SOUTHERN Oil COMpANY.-Stockholders IN this
splendid Southern enterprise will see in another
column an announcement that, by calling at its
office to-day or hereafter, they will obtain divi-
dend of two dollars per share.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

The Richmond Whg says there are 1900 able
bodied young men employed as Quartermasters
and Ccmmissaries in Virginia aloHe, and it calls
upon them to go into he ranks, and yield the
places thew now hold to those who are muster tree
or disabled.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

PRovIsIoNs.-We call attention to an order of
the Provost-Marshals, wherein allusion is made to
the fact that arrangements have been made for the
shipment to the city of plentiful supply of provi-
sions.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21
The Great Railroad Chase.

THE HOST DARING UNDERTAKING TILT YANKEES
EYER PLANNED OR ATTEMPTED TO EXECUTE.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

CoSTRIBurIoNs.-Mrs. DR.. Ball publishes this
| morning card of thanks to those ladies' and gen.
| tlemen who have contributed through her to the
| hospital at Corinth.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

TRANSFER OF SEAMEN.-SeaEen who are in the
army and who would prefer serving the Confeder'
acy on their lavorite element can obtain transfer
by applying to Capt, j. G. Breshwood, as pointed
ont in his advertisement.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

AID FOR OUR HosrlTALs.-Our readers will do
well to read and ponder on the appeal of Mr.. John
P. Campbell under this caption.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

Dissolution OF PARTNERsnIr.-Notice will lie
fonnd elsewhere Of the dissolution by limitation Of
the partnership of j. G. &. B. S. Kicks.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

MCCERREN & LANERY sell at auction on Monday
2lst, at l0A o'clock, 500 bags Turks Island salt
Refer to advertisement.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

CERTIFICATEs.-Th Provost Marshal of the Third
District gives notice, requiring parties who have
registered to call for their certificates.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

SOUTHERN INDEPENDENCE ASSOCIATION. - By
reference to the notice elsewhere, it will be seen
that there will be meeting of this Association
this evening, at o'clock Important matters
will be brought up for the consideration of the
Association, and it is expected that all the men,
hers will be present.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

GEN. BUELL.-A statement in the Mobile Tribune
says " One of the Texas Rangers killed General
Buell. and carried him to Beanregard on his horse"
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

SAFE KEY.-See notice of one found on Nachez
street,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

New MusIC.-Nlessrs. A. E. Blackmar & Bro.
have laid the following morceaus on our table:
"The Nuns Prayer" by Oberthur, arranged by
Nordmann.
The southron's Watchword," words by NJ. F.
Bigney, music by Stephen Glover.
The following pieces, also, have been sent us by
Messrs. Werlein & Halsey, viz:
sour Country's Call" words by Alice Rhine.
"There's Life in the Old Land Yet" by Jas R.
Randall, and the Inauguration Grand March,
rby G. Sabatier.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-04-21

Stealing Esins-Tearipg the Tracs-Pursued Foot
on Hand Cars, and Engnes-O Scattern.-The
Capure1he ond.rtul Energy Of Messrs Fuller H.rphy
and Gain, &c elc.