The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-05-24
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spirited but not acrimonious contest oet"eeu
TAe friends of Mr.. Cooper and Dr.. Glynu, for
the nomination. Robert White refused to be-
come q candidate. The Second aud Third
Wards. we understand, will nominate next
week. Il is doubtful il MrS JVNes viii have
cay opposition, be being acceFAG&s, TO al par
.ties.
4 QARPT TIME.- Confidence Engine Compa-
nv No, celebrated their ifth anniversary in
graceful manner on Thursday afternoon. They
paNded through Main street with their new
Nud splendid machine, and halted on the Plaza
and i" exercised their muscle" little on the
brakes. They then marched to their large
cool and comfortable hall, where most sump-
tuous table was spread for themselves aud
guests. Wit, wine, sentiment and song flowed
freely and gloriously and tremendously. The
Placerville Brass Band played skillfully and
sweetly several National airs and the younger
members of the company joined in merry
dance. After disposlng Of the good things In
the hall the company formed in procession
again and marched through Main street, visit
ing and cheering their friends. 1t was pleas
x6t gathering, lnane oonOly SO by the nroan,ly
and cordially of the Foreman, Alex. Hunter,
Esq, and the generous hospitality of the Com
pauy. Ones boys understand how to do the
graceful thing.
PIc.NIc.-On Wednesday the scholars of the
public school Of this city held their picnic,
which, on account of the weather, had been
several times postponed. Accompanied by the
PlacervilIe Brass Band and under the direction
of the teachers, Mr.. Bartlett and Miss Irvine,
the scholars marched to the picnic ground,
about mile from town, where, we understand
everything passed off pleasantly and to the
satisfaction of ALL large number OF ladies
and gentlemen from the city aud Upper Pla-
cerviIle visited the ground during the day.
FINE W1NE.-We have to thank Mr.. W. II.
Pavey, of FL Dorado, for samples Of his last
years vintage. We found it 10 be very supe-
rior Native California Wine. That made from
the grapes produced without irrigation, IS the
best favored native wine we ever drank. and
we doubt whether it can be excelled anywhere.
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CoNvENrIoS.-The Re
publican Central Committee have issued a call
for County Convent to be held in this city
on Saturday, the 9Th of June, for the purpose
of electiDg delegates to the State Convention,
&c. 1t il little singular and significant that
q great party in power, with Unlimited means
and offices at its disposal, is ashamed Of its
name. A year ago the Republicans seemed
proud Of their name, now they seem anxious to
conceal il. Whyg Will our Federal official
friend inform us
REMovED.-Morrill Bros have removed their
drug establishment to Mark Levisnns old
stand, q few doors below the MOun!jOy House.
They have a fine stock of goods and will sell
them as low as they can be bought anywhere.
WuLts. FARGo l. Co. have added to their es
adjustment in this city, an express wagon and
fast trotter, with which to deliver packages to
their customers. They have also put up letter.
boxes at the courthouse, and at Bradshaw's,
10 Upper Placerville, SO that parties in those
vicinites can send letters by their express
without the trouble Of going to the Office
Enterprlsing aud fast and clever and accommo-
dating cusses, amt theys
the annual Con ventIOn Of Teachers of this cOun
~ will be held in the NJ. E. Church in this city
During the sitting the Convention interesting
and instructive addresses will be delivered by
gentlemen Of eloquence and ability.
LEcruRE.-Ou our first page will be found
the elaborate lecture of Rev. J. H. McMonagle,
on "Au outside View Of Secret Societies" AS
the lecture has caused some discussion, we ad
wise all to read it.
WHITE TEETH and sweet breath are two items
inseparabe from the lovely woman. Would
our fair friends have both they have only to
use "Whi:es Antiseptic Quinine Dentifrice, :"
prepared by R. White, at Medical Hail. Ladies
who use it have teeth like pearls and breath as
sweet as the perfume of the tea rose.
CELEBRArIoN.--In the good old-mshioned
style the anniversary of our nations birth will
most delightful places in our county. Bayley
has recently erected fine three story brick
building. and furnished 1t elegantly. 1t is but
few miles from the cave, and persons from
this neigLborhood could visit it and pass the
Fourth pleasantly at Bayley's.
REDUc1xG rHE OEBE--ihe' City Funding
Commissioners Mayor Wade, Theo. F. Tracy
and C. E. Chubbuck-met on Moray last, and
redeemed &, $50 ofbonds outstanding against
the city, leaving balance of its funded debt Of
&2,S5O, TO be redeemed in 1868. The original
debt was $l3,4l7 49--funded in 1858, and
drawing interest at 10 per cent. per annum
The city is in prosperous condition and al
most out Of debt
DURING the delightfully."- warm weather Of the
past week there has been perfect rush for
cooling beverages to Donabues Saloons. He's
celebrated for making delicious summer drinks
IT is generally conceded that the boarders al
the Adriatic Restaurant are the finest looking
men in the city. This is owing to the fact that
Pete always keeps the best of everything and
Knows how to prepare dishes to suit the tastes
of ell.
ANYBODY in want of fine cutlery, stationery,
cigars, tobacco, or fruits of any kind, will d.
well BY calling on s. Harris, next to the Post
office, on the Plaza, who keeps diversified as
sortment of all. ..-
EVERY HousEKREPER experiences how Difficult
IL 10 to make good bread, and we, therefore, take
pleasure in calling attention to the fact that, t
insure uniformly LIGHT, SWEET AND NUTRITIOUS
BREAD, 1t 10 only necessary to use REDINoroN g.
.. Co.'S YRAsr Powders, which, in every respect,
excel all similar preparations ever offered to the
public. See advertisement in another column.
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COUoHs.-The sudden changes Of our climate
ere sources Of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL, and
AsTHnAfIc AFFECTIONS. Experience having pro-
vSd that simple remedies often act speedily and
certainly when taken in the early stages Of the