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

The executioner struck the ak upon the
floor. An assistant on the opposite side
at the same instant lifted a wet towel, and
struck it across the neck of therecurnbent
criminal. A loud laugh announced that
the joke had atSiast come to an end.
But DowDie responded not to the up
roariouS merriment; they laughed agnin,
but still he moved not; they lifted him,
aud Downie was dead
Fright had killed him as cHcctually as
if the AK of real headsman had seTerecl
his head from his body.
1t was tragedy to all. The medical
students tried to open vein, but all was
over; and the conspirators had now to
bethink themselves of safety.
They now in reality swore an oath
among themselves; and the atirightcd
young men, carrying their disguiSes with
them, left the body Of DOwnie in the hO-
tel. One Of their number told the land
lord mat their entcrialnMNvYN w$Ss <s<S\
quite over, and that they did not wish the
individual left in the room 2isturbE& inr
some hours. This was to give them all
time to make their escape. Next morn
ing the body was found. Judicial inqui-
ry was institUted, but no satisfactory re-
suit could he arrived at. The corpse OF
poor Downie exhibited no marks Of vio-
lence, internal or external.
The i'll will between him and the stu
dents was known; it was also known
that the students had hired the apart
ments in the hotel for theatrical repre-
Scntation; that Downie had been sent for
by them; but beyond this nothing was
known. No noise had been heard, and
no proof Of murder could be adduced -
OF two hundred students at the college,
vino could point out the guilty or suspect.
Hd MtyE Moreover, Vtne STUDENTS were
scattered over the city, and the qnagis
ty9teS themselves had many of their own
families amongst the number, and it was
not desirable to go into the affair too mi
nutely.
Downie's widow and family were pro.
vided for; and his slaughter remained q
mystery until, about fifteen years after
its occurrence, gentleman on his death
bed disclosed the whole particulars, anG
avowed himself to have belonged 10 the
obnoxious class of students who murdered
Downie.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

\ WoMAN's TnoUGmrs oN BoNNETs. -
The bonnet is the frame to the picture -
A pretty face wants the setting to add
lustre to its lovelness. \ homely one
hopes, by happy combination Of tintS
to soften its uglineSs, or to suggest beau.
ty which it does not possess. The pres.
cnt bonnets look like coal ScuttlcS, and
will hardly succeed in making any one
look handsomer. In their anxiety to
grow large all Of sudden, they have
burst out behind as well as before They
may bc decidedly stylish but they are not
graceful. A high, pointed shelf, protru-
ding over the forehead, and bag of lace
hanging out Of the crown, large enough
for work pocket, is anything but artis-
tic. Still, it is refreshing to see heads
crowned with flowers instead of feathers.
To me there was always an incongruity
in the thought of robbing poor oStriches
and smaller birds Of their pretty tails, III
order to trick out feminine heads. But
flowers are q natural ornament Duuht-
less, one Of the first things which Eve did
was to knot flowers in her hair, and ia
this day flowers and rare limitations oi
flowers make the most simple and beauti-
ful adorniug to her multiplied daughters
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

ApnEsTED.-Mr Doyle, one of the editors
of the Detroit (Mich.) 41drertiser, vio-
lent Republican sheet, was arrested on
the 3Oth of last month, by the United
States Marshal for treason. He has for
some time been sending information to
the South, and when arrested dispatches
in cypher were found on his person. Like
many members of his party he shrieked
for the Union while plotting its destruc-
ton.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

TNHE HOUSE having been thoroughly overhaulcd,
remodelcd and newly furnished with elegant
furniture, are prepared to accommodate the
travelling public in finer style than any hotel In the
city Having had extensive experience As caterer,
all who may be pleased to patroniZe the House can
not fail to he well cared for.
FINE READING ROOM IS rONDeStsA NiSSAtNs
House. which will always be supplied will the latest
newspapers from all parts Of the State aud the
Eastern cities.
The Dining Room will be under the immediate
control Of the well known caterer, MIR. JAMES
BROWN.
The BAR will bc under the supervision OF Mr..
JOE EiDRIpGE. formerly Of San Francisco, and
Mr.. SAM. HOOSE, formerly Uf Sonora, which Is a
sufficient guarantee that none hut the FIRST qlalty
OF Wines, Liquors &c. will be served.
Every department Of the House viii he Kept in
such manner as 10 make it second to NONE In the
State.
-. STAGES arrive at and deaart from the
Orleans from and to all parts Of the state
M ealS.. t.'''''''.'
Lodging. g................... and 10
kB- House open nil night. may3l
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

SOME one-D'Tsraeli, think-remarks
that readers must come prepared for the
book they sit down to peruse, just as men
require to be hungry before they can rel
ish meal. But this is no more than to
say that you must have an inclination to
read. Hunger simply Graves for food. 1t
is taste-the result of cultivation, in short,
which prompts the desire for particular
viands or for select books.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

WORMS ON CURRANT BUSHES. We clip
the following from the GenesSee RePUJi
can. As the currantS and the gooScber.
ries are liable to be destroyed by the
worms, the prescription may be Of some
use: Take l quart Of whale oil soap,
and dissolve in eight or ten quarts Of soft
water, add handful oflimc lconvcnient,
and syringe the bushes well at night Iu
the morning you will see they have skc.
daddled.' The same preparation viii
eilectually clean rose bushes Of the tiy.
and will prevent the deprcdationS Of thl
curculi0 on the plum and annie -
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

Two passengers were conversing in a
railway-car about music. One gentleman
asked the other, who appeared rather
simple, "Do you know the Barber Of
Sevilla ?" mo-" the latter replied, ="
always shave myself" -,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

STY on THE EYIID.-An exchange says !:
" Put a tea-Spoonful Of black tea in Il
small bag pour on it enough boiling
water to moisten it, then put it on the
eye pretty warm. Keep it on all night,
aud by the morning the sty will most
likely be gone; if not, second applica-
ton is certain to remove it."
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

Poor Mans PoTAro PlE.-Wa>h and
peel six pounds of potatoes, cut them in
slices; take half pound of the fat of
mutton or beef, or dripping, and cut into
ANAL dice. Season the whole with a
teaspoonful of pepper and three of salt,
and cover with paste, and bake one hour
and half
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

GLASS CmIMNEYS.- S.-Onc who has thor
onghly tried the experiment Of prevent.
ing glass chimneyS from cracking with
the heat of the flame, says: Put the
glass chimney in lukcwarm water, heat
to the boiling point, and hoil one hour
after which leave it in the water till il
cools."
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

lows -:
DEAR Miss OLIvIA-Wiil it be troub
ling you too much to ask you to select q
girl for me: Hannah has lett me to be
married. Choose the uglieSt one you cau
find, for they marry So soon if they are
pretty, and send her right on, even before
you come yourself
Hannah married. | said, turning tc
Mr.. Silkskin; | am surprised. She has
lived in the family twenty years. lnevcl
thought she would he married.
Female society is scarce at Slammer.
Vile, replied Mr.. Silkskin. Il don't won.
der a bit Thcreupon he lapscd once
more into silence, and chewed persever-
ingly at the straw until he took his leave.
We were to start in about week, and
meanwhile busted myself in selecting "a
girl for Mrs. Brown. Many and many a
single Ilibernian female was willing to
go back west, but by strange fatality,
nearly all were fresh, rosy, good-lookine
young women. was in despair, and was
about leaving the intelligence office, when
the door opened and female entered
She was perhaps thirty years Of age her
face pitted with the smallpox she had
but one eye, and her left shoulder was
higher than the other; add to this head
of fiery red hair, and ridiculous pug
nose, and you will not wonder that cried
Eureka !! Mrs. Brown may keep her
for life if she chooses | said to myself
and forthwith entered into negotiations
with the damsel.
She was favorably disposed, and even
ing saw her on her way to Slammerville
Six days after followed with my escort,
Mr. SilaS Silkskin. That gentleman was
unusually tacIturn; and after remarking
that he was warm, and politely offering
to tote little basket which | carried,
made no further remark until we were
far on our way, when he suddenly thrust
his head out of the car window at inter
walls, and uttered the names of the places
past which we flew, as though he were a
Snowman, occasionally accompanying the
word bv some remark. such as smart
chance of houses, or fevcr.'n-agery place.
do not know whether it was the same
straw, but he had one in his mouth still
and chewing it whenever l saw him du-
ring our four days journey. Throughout
that time. he never said anything worth
mentioning, and generally appeared to be
asleep When we arrived at our stop
ing-place, however, lie became suddenly
animated
Your dudS can be totcd up, he said,
and We can walk up to Browns house.
Its only few steps, just past the squire's.
The house with the red roof the squire's.
I'm going to build my. house after that
pattern when I marry
After vouching for this statement, he
offered me his arm and we walked on un.
til we were directly opposite the mansion
alluded to, when he came to a pause.
That's the squire's, he said.
Indeed, said /.
'Yes, that's the squire's,' continued ST.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

WHAT is the difference between a per-
mission to speak in low tone, and pro-
hibtion not to speak at all? In the one
case you are not to talk aloud in the
other you are not allowed to talk.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

STRAWBERRY PIE.--Thc crust to be
moulded as for custard pie, baked, and
the filling of Strawberries and four or
five tablespoonful of white sugar busted
over them, to pie; then return to the
oven for five or eight minutes.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02


DO singular people ever die Of the
pleuriSy?
THERE is n lady in New York so igno-
rant Of all domestic work that she caDDok
even knit her brows. .7
SOME. E.persons seem to obey literalIF. the
injunction, Hold fast the truth" They i
never allow it to escape them. The Gn~4,
Sionists of California are of this class. !
"Dosr thou clean my furniture, fsir
handmaidcn:' asked Broadbrim AoS hin
pretty servant girl, who was polishing hia
cscretoire. :" d"St," replied the maid. \,
lr may be a question whether an army
is or is not brave, when, on being 1ttzcll.--
ed while at its morning meal, it resolves,
at all hazards, to breakfast. , ;-.-..I--.- =
MY dear fellow" said DIR. epooneF,
you have such cold you can't spesk 4
word.' True" wrote the patient, on q
slate; but, Doctor, my gestures are still
first rate 5ets & 81 q,
"CnILDREN," said considerate fAatfoal
, to. her assembled progeny, children, xhil
may have anything you want, bHt yOu
mustn't want anything you can't hav5s
! One of our subscribers in the country.
who has read ABOUT sailors heatlne az
anchors, wants to know if it is ssa.sIclS
ness that makes EN- do it. ''t-.s-A' ~
The less man knows, the wider hif,
mouth opens. 1t is as impossible tar q
fool to keep his jaws shut. "a IL Jls ~ II
sick oyster to keep its shell closed 4 4. a
II REPEAT" said person Of qii6
able veracity, that am an hnns
+" Yes" !" was the reply and 4h6
will you have to repeat L bef0Ep.sA
lieve it yourselfY" ,, t5.s IS Z
AN old lady complaining
quality Of ham 10 the pfosislG
the latter assured her Il sFns
Westphalia. 1" That IL 4, ~
claimed the dame, " ahdlhA
l ever hadl" yi9 a
"GEr out Of the w. 10
tthe way said atxSAES -; s
boy in the Eogd q
donkeya. =. = D. ~ i.
then why d1ust q
Eosx 6ceD ~
yoaaasss .. sf14iE III s
To oil the people gnGi
40 - ~ N-'As u
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

CAPTAIN are you going to run your
steamboat in this fog7" timid passenger
asked Of one Of the sound shippers. "Ns.
sir" was the reply, we might as well
try to drive toad through q barrel Of
tar"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

A SERVANT who had lost her mornings
milk from the front area, recently put an
emetic in the can, and the next morning
discovered a policeman a little distance
from the house, making his returns"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

STYLES OF CoNsoLATIoN.-4 Wan'Ss-
Well, III tell you what you must DO.
4 Woman's-Ah! | told you how il
would be !-Punch.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02
AotrIs, Restaurants, Etc.
ORLEANS HOTEL,

Corner Main and Sacramento Streets,
PLACERVILLE, CALF
j. II. Wander bill Proprietor
Formerly Of the Cary lIOuse)
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-08-02

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING, nv
,ozLw wIoRs % j ~ N U a r. Y =
auauteKs ". A. yASUART.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

Eay ACKNOWLEDGEMENT friends
from Woodbury. who attended our celebra
ton on the 4th inst, will accep, the thanks
Of all connected with this office for the
scramble which they gave US in the NOR
ming. We sincerely hope that when our
next anniversary comes that The citizens
OF every locality throughout the country
will unite in singing 1.-The Red, White
and Blue with the same spirit and har-
mony that our Woodbury. friends did on
that occasion
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

e6y- In these days of exciting news
the Omaha Republican is sought with
avidity, We would here suggest that every
business man in Sioux City should take a
copy. 1t costs only So so per year, or
81 90 per quarter. 1t is an expensive
matter 80 far west, to take full teegraphic
reports. Let every one think Of this and
contribute his share towards the enter>
prise. We can't do without the latest
news, and no man ought to have it who
don't pay for it,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12
DeA- Fourth OF JULY.--The celebration

BeA. Fourth OF JuLY.-The celebration
of the Fourth was credit to the town,
and source Of pleasure and satisfaction
to all No public demonstration here has
ever before drawn GU, such large crowd
Of people.
Early in the day a large delegation
arrived from Woodbury. in we'll ordered
procession, with flags hying-banners dan
cling, an! merry voices joined in song-all
together making fac appearance. They
added much to the pleasures of the day.
At 10 o'clock, Sabbath School children,
citizens and soldiers met at the Presbyte.
rian Church and listened to several sweet
songs by the Sabbath School, and inspir-
ing music by the Sioux City Band.
Brief, able and appropriate addresses
were then delivered by Hon. O. H. IRISH
Of Decatur, n. T.; J. G.. HERMAN. Esq
Of Woodbury., and Revs. S. PHELPS and
b. LAMONT, Of this place.
procession was then formed, headed
by the Sioux City Cavalry, and all pro-
ceeded to the grove, where the Declare
ton Of Independence was read by H on.
VIM H. BlGELow.
flag was then presented on the part
Of the citizens Of Sioux City to the Sioux
City Cavalry, by Hon. Isaac PENDLEroS,
in 4 neat and eloquent speech. The Flag
was received by DR.. SMITH, on the part of
the Company with few appropriate
words in response to the presentation.
- My Native Land" was admirably sung
by the Glee Club, when dinner was an
nounced by the Marshal, Hon j. P. EDIE.
After dinner the following regular toas.s
were read by the President. p. RoBB, aud
were happily responded to-
l. The Day We celebrate-Response by
N. G. Hudson, Esq
2 The President Of the United States
Response br DR.. VIM. 4. Smith
3. The Army and Navy. Response by
Capt, J. + Morton.
4. Iowa. - Response by W. l.. Joy, Esq.
5. The Federal Constitution. -Respon Sc
by S. T. Davis, Esq.
8 The Fedora! Union-lt anus. aud
shall be observation-disclosures by P. kobb.
l. The Iowa Volunteers Response by
Hon. WIN. H. Biselow.
8. The Pacific Acknowledgements by
J. c. c. Hoskins, Esq.
.. WoInan-Response by Hon. Isaac
Pendleton.
The Glee Club then sang the Star
Spang!ed Bannerp and with three cheers
for the Union the crowd dispersed.
All felt themselves greatly indebted to
the Sioux City Band aud Glee Club for
The excellent music of the occasion -
Much credit is due the ladies Of this city
for the dinner which they provided
We cannot close this notice withou. al
luding more particularly to the Sioux City
Cavalry Company, which contributed SO
largely to the success of the celebration.
Their so!dierly bearing-excellens drill
and neat appearance, are cred.abe alike
to the officers and men. Much praise is
due to Capt. Willard, Lieuts. Sawgers and
Copelan, for the efficiency and discipline
exhibited By the company.
y The day passed off pleasantly to all,
and will long be remem bered with JOY BY
our citizens
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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

R ACCIDENTS WILL HArprS &c
Persons who have been obliged to come
up to Sioux City to cross the Missouri,
report that the bottom between Council
Bluffs and Omaha for the pas. two weeks,
has been delightful place for ,oater toDl
and SIGH but emphaticaily - hard road
g travel" The Missouri has eFsctualIy
cut OF communication between the two
towns. Naughty rive,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

SEC |. BE it ordained By the CITY
Conac,t Of Siour CITY, That the owner
or owners of lot or lots, or fractional lot
or lots, facing on Pearl street, between
Third and Fifth streets, be aud are hereby
required to grade and fill in with earth
and gravel to the centre Of Pearl stree,
that part of said street in front Of his or
her lot or lots, or fractional lot or lots as
the City Supervisor may direct
SEC g. Tha. every owner Of lot or lots
or fractional lot or lots on said street are
hereby required to comply with the fore
going section on or before the LIST day of
September, A. d. 1867, or the work will
be done by the City, ind assessed to the
adjacent lot or lots or fractional lot Or
lots, Passed July lst, 1862.
JoHs X. Coox, Mayor
\. LvvERIkG. Gity Clerk.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

Beg" The bids for cutting aud stacking
hay for the Sioux City Cavalry were open
ed by Lieut. Sawyers Thursday noon.
The contract for supplying the pos. of
Sioux City was awarded to J. 7. Edie,
a. s. so per ton. The contract for sup
plying the posts Of Cherokee and Peter
son were awarded to H. c. Tiliey. at
81 80 per ton.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

NOTICE.-All persons indebted to the
~ estate of the late Lemarquis Bacon
are requested to call and settle with the
undersigned without delay, and all per.
sons having claims against said estate are
required to file the same according to law
with the County Judge Of Woodbury. Co.,
Iowa. ABEL s. BACON,
SILAS A. BACON,
June Gath, 1862 Admin strators.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

He7g- We are now favored with a daily
mail from Omaha Mr.. Roor has the con.
tract for carrying it. A daily mail on this
side Of the river to Council Bluffs would
be of infinitely more Importance. Let
there be an effort made for its establish
meat.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

kas" The party at the Wanregan House
on Friday evening las. was largely attend
ed, and passed off to the complete salts
faction Of all. Al concur in the opinion
that it was one Of the pleasen.est dancing
parties ever given in Sioux City.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

ass- Lewis II Smith, Esq, Of Algona
favored US with call on Thursday last. -
We also had the pleasure of a call from
A. A. Call, Esq, of the Algona Press.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

Sag PoRrERs Panorama, which exhib.
tied on Friday and Saturday evenings
last, was largely attended aud gave gen.
eral satisfaction.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

The Muscatne Journal chronicles four
mad dogs in that city in one day. 1t was
not a very good day for dogs either.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12

Bsy~ Rev. NJ Horn will hold religious
service at the Episcopal Church, to NOR.
row morning at log o'clock.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12
fI TnE RACE" II is a good dav

A% TnE Race" 1t is good day for
the race was the greeting given by eve
rybody to every other body on Saturday
last. Was there any individual unfortu.
nately inquisi,ivs enough to ask What
race" he was promptly informed the
Human race'-but subsequently advised
of match to come off on the Sioux City
course across Perry Creek, at 3 o'clock,
between Hays spotted mare and bay
horse just brought to town by sui generis
individual who claimed that "sportiny'
was his "biz.' Well, the hour for the
curtain to rise arrived, and all the curious
funny fellows, were on hand Everybody
was there, and a few from Nebraska and
Dakota. The sun was there too, TO the ex'
tent Of 1902 Fahrenheit Soon the horses
came upon the ground, and after success
sive maEoeuvres unintelligible to US were
gone through with, and the impression
was gaining ground that i. was all sell
about j o'clock it was announced tina,
oil was ready. Side bets were not easily
obtain ed for bu. little was known of
either horse--and it was generally thought
that a sporting men would have a horse
that could run, and yet bets on the mare
were freely offered It was moment Of
suspense For eught We knew there
might soon be exhibited the speed Of
Caractacus. The Deroy races might be
eclipsed- EPSON Downs shorn of i,s
name aud laurels in the sporting world
Then came a series Of unsuccessful efforts
at a start. A portion OF the spectators
left After a few more efforts a start WAS
made-the 800 yards run, and the spotted
mare declared the winner by forty feet.
An soon sought the cool refreshing
shade The last we heard Of Sport he was
Offering to be. any sum on his tavor;te
nag against any horse in Sioux City
as1~ I. BRuGrIEa, Esq, has returned
with his men from Fort Pierre. They ex.
perienced some exciting times at that post
with the Yanc,onais Indians. The In
dams had fight among themselves kill
ing five or six, and of course, became ex'
acting, and menacing towards the whites
10 save his cattle from slaughter Mr.. BRU-
GulER was compelled to humor their In
dian exeentricities by making them various
presents to the amount of TWO or three
hundred dollars.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-12
e,sy" Read the letter Of our new 60

E:y" Read the letter Of our new cores
pendent, " Yank,on,' in this weeks paper
We publish it because we know the writer
to be a responsible man, and We have no
dispo sition to exclude any interest in the
Territory which desires respectful
hearing.