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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

DELos LAKE, a lawyer of no moan abil-
ity, has been nominated by the Republi-
cans of San Francisco, for the Assembly,
to fiji the vacancy accustomed by the res
ignation Of Mr.. Otis. ono party" men
deprecated party nomination, but the
Republicans, certain of electing their
nominee, Iidiculed the idea If forgetting
party for the sake Of the Union.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
A HAIRY MARRIAcE.-The San Fran

A Harry MARRIAGE.-The San Fran.
cisco correspondent Ofthe Union says it
is reported that the Herald and Mirror,
Of that city, are shortly to be joined in the
holy bonds Of matrimOny. Wehope there
is no mistake in the report. The Demo
cratic party may esteem itself fortunate
in getting rid of the Herald, which was a
remarkably weak paper, with strong Re
publican proclivities.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

SAVED THEIR CATTLE.-Though much
damage has been done in the Northern
part of this county, says the COlusa Sun,
by the destruction of fences, orchards and
agricultural implements, most of the cat
tie and sheep have been saved by driving
them into the foothills. African Valley
is reported to have suffered considerably
bv the destruction of some fine orchards.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

BurrER--It is not generally known,
perhaps, by our dairymen. that butter
will keep fresh and sweet much longer
when kept from the light. A quantity
placed near a window will become spoiled
on the side towards the light. while the
other side will remain as good as new
This we know to be true from experience.
Contra Costa Gazette.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

CATHOLIC. CoNTmBrrIoNS. The total
amount contributed by the Catholic
Churches in San Franci>c", on Sunday,
January 9OIh, for the benefit Of the Sac
ramento sufferers, amounted to 81, 500 10.
Generously and molly has San Francisco
responded to the call of the sufferers by
the flood.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

ALL our exchanges are filled with ac-
counts of the destructive and terrible raw,
ages Of the Aaod. The loss has been es-
timated, by different parties, from fifteen
to twenty-five millions of dolars;-much
too large. the latter amount, in our opin-
ion, unless Sacramento's loss is greater
than has been represented.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

Protestant L PiscOPal Church.
PLACERvILLE. Divine Service at the Court House
every Sunday morning. at lOh o'clock;Sunday School
at same place, at y o'clock, Pm. C0L0MA-Service
on the first and third Sunday evenings of the month";
at o'clock. Ell DORAD0-services on the second
and fourth Sunday evenings Of the month. at seven
O'Clock. DIAMOND SPKINGS-Service the Sec
ond and fourth Sundays OF each month, at o'clock
Pm G. c. PIERCE, Minister.
Residence, Cary House, Placerville. je22
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

UP A TREE.-The two Dalles brothers,
on the Tuolumne river, few nights
since, had their ranch flooded, and were
compelled to take refuge in the top of a
tree, where they remained all night The
next morning they got Oh top Ofthe house,
just as it got under way, and tioated down
the river to a landing,place among the
tules.-SGn Joaquin Republican.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

wNOtice.-All persons indebted to
Drs. Cooke s. Titus are hereby notified thas MIR. a.
Simonton is duly authorized to collect our entire
outstanding Indebtedness. Those who wish to
save costs will govern themselves accordingly.
We also give notice that henceforth we shall en-
force the collection of our bills quarterly.
DRS. COOKE s. TITUS.
Placervile, July ls, 1861. jy2I-t:
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

Sands sympathetic remedial
agent was ever introduced that has proved so uni
formy successful this for purifying the blood, and
for the cure Of scrOfula, rheumatism, stubborn ul
GERS, salt rheuni, fever sores erysipelas, pimples
bOils, mercurial Diseases cCtaneOus eruptons, liver
complaint, bronchitis, consumption, female com
plalntS loss Of appetite, and general debility. It
will speedily remove the worst symptoms Of these
distressing complaints, and in brief period com
pleie a radical cure. jeS
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

The Physician Is often blamed for
want of 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
cOmpounding physicians prescriptions and family
recipes, from medicines Of undoubted nurty. Robert
White, Medical Hall, is appointed agent for most
of the gen Zine Patent Medicines.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

MINT CoMAGE.-The coinage for the
past year in the United States Branch
Mint at San Francisco. was to the value of
$l5,479, 900 in gold, and $495, 900 in sill
yer, making total coinage of Sl5, $685.
900.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

We regret to learn that The San Juan
Press has been compelled to suspend
publication for time, in consequence of
being out Of paper. The Amador Ledger
comes to US on half sheet, and the Am
ador Dispatch on colored paper. Hard on
the printers who neglected to procure a
supply while the roads were in travelling
condition.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

Catholic Church.-Rev. j. Largan
will Oficiate in Georgetown on every Arst Sunday
of the month H.; also, in Cooma Church on the third
Sunday. Divine service commences at 10, A. NJ.
Ncspers, in St. PatrIck's Church, Placerville, on
every Sunday evening, at a quarter past 7. jy27
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

SWEETS Grape Bitters, OrRestOrative
wISE-A powerful, yet pleasant medicine, manufac-
ured under the immediate supervision Of Mrs. A. H.
SWIFT, the celebrated ClairvoyanI Physician, and
prepared from ROors and HEIRS Of great medicinal
virtue combined with the pure juice Of the Califor-
mia Grape. certain remedy for Liver Complaint,
Biliousness, Costlveness, 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
cases peculiar 10 Females such as LeucorrhGn, or
Whites, Weakness, etc. So popular has this prepa-
ration become that even the editors Of the leading
papers Of San Francisco depart from their usual Gus
tom-not 70 commend any advertised medicine-and
pronounce SWEETS Grape Btters, or Restorative
Wine " A worthy article; an excellent tonic; good
appetizer, aud useful medicine for those suffering
from Dyspepsia and arrangement Of the Liver" etc.
Sold by alt Druggists, and by
UASIEL SWEET, Proprietor,
au31-6m 535 California street, San francisco.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
PIONEER STAGE COMPANY.

PLACERVILLE TO SACRAMENTO,
VIA DIAMOND SPRINGS, Ell DORADO AND
' Folsom.
Coaches leave Placervle daily at O'Clock A. NJ,
and returning,
LEAVE FOLSOM on the arrival Of the morning
train from Sacramento.
% None but gentemanly and experienced Dri-
Vers employed
Passengers registering their names will be called
for in any part OF the City.
GFFICEs-At the Cary HOUSE, and at the Nevada
Hotel, Upper Placervle.
- LOUIS MeLANE a. CO.,
PrOprietors.
nOvlGyl THEo. P. TRACY, Agent.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

The History of HaiI 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 tmpartS Ai the elements Of
beauty which Heaven has bestowed upon the most
faN%xs4 l-6; ~ 9a9nssi' 'F@et>' ia EA~ mr.
ments. Dr. Chiffon says, after careful analysis that
il contains mo deleterious ingredient" sB Sold
everywhere, and applied by all Hair Dressers.
CRISTADORA, 6Astor House, New York
GEO. W. SMELL, Agent,
au24 1872 Washington st., San Francisco.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

Palmyra Lodge u. d. F. and A. M.
hold their regular meetings on Tuesday nights next
preceding the full moon Of each month, in the new
Hall, Upper Placervlle. All brethren in good stand
ing are invited to attend.
JAMES McBETH, WIN.
Benz MEAcHAM, Secretary. aul0
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

secret is like Sience-vou cannot
talk about it and keep it. 1t is like mon
ey-when once you Know there is any
concealed it is half discovered.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

Young women are never in more dan
ger of being slaves than when the men
are at their feet.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

A DISH ofripe Strawberries was plucked
from the vines Of gentleman in Nevada
county, last week.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

IIIGH.-Camphcne sells readily in some
of the mining camps in CalavcrAs county
for 81 per gallon.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
Gburrbrssz GbaritabIe @rOfrs.

Hebrew SerVice.-There VIII be Divine
Service in the Synagogue, at Pacervile, every
Saturday, at O'Clock, Am. Oct26
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

Methodist Episcopal Church-Rev.
J. W. Ross, Pastor. Preaching at 10Y, A. NJ and
in the evening. Sabbath School at 2jL, P. NJ. :
Bible Glass at the same hour. 81
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

DEAD.-MisS Anne Smith, well known
actress, died in San Francisco on Sunday
evening. ...
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

PLEASURE is sometimes only change
of pain. A man who's had the govt feels
frst.rate when he gets down only to
rheumatism.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
H.
Sqf.N<S

Zeta Encampment,I 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.
@. w. HowLRrT, Scribe. janis
L. o. .. F.-MOrning Star Lodge, No.
90, 1. o. o. F., meets every Saturday Evening" at
Odd Fellows Hail. on Stony Point, Placerville. All
Brothers in good standing are fraternay invited to
attend. NICK. BURTON, N. G.
A. SIMONrON, R. 8. dec2S-3m
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

Masonic. - st. James Royal Arch
Chapter, No. 49, holds its regular meetings In. Ma
sonic Hall, on the evenings OF the Arst and third
Wednesday Of each month"; All Companions in
good standing will be cordially welcomed.
AARON KAHN, NJ. E.. p.
is. TITus, Secretary. [decl6-6ll
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

AN almond tree, growing in garden a
Stockton, recently blossomed in the most
luxuriant manner.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

Masonic NOtiCe.--stated Me lettings OF
FL Dorado Lodge, No. &C. are held at Masonic Hall,
on the Monday Of or next preceding the Full Moon
in each Month. C. E. CHUBBUCK,
decl6-'6l Secretary.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

MasOnIe.--SierrA 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, I. l. NJ.
IKE S. TITUS, Recorder. tseptl.'6lI
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01
SANRORD'S ID 5
LIVER INVIG0RATOR
NEVER DEBILITArES.

TT is compounded entirely from CANA. end Aaa
i become established fact, STANDARD Me0iel1As,
known and approved BY | Dyspspsis, Chr6hke DIR.
all that have used Il, and =, larrh0a, Summer Geo.
Is resorted 10 with iplants. DysxhteFyy 91l1ei
confidence In all the dis = letomaeh. DraP1y, MEla-
eases for which u Is & Iua CeallNeneaa, Chhllas
commended a iChole9As Gh1.l9msh Ielss
1t has cured thousands - bus, ChalegA HnfAn1hnes
within the last two years " glnlaDenoo, 1An841e6c
who had given up all Female WeAknegee1s 81
hopes Of relief, as the - may be used Snccee
NUMEROUS UNSOLICITED a AS an eFAinaFy RAhe1A&s
certificates In my pos a MEDICINE. NWufenf4
session Show leBcK HBADAcBG (aalAnnHs
The dose must he adj sands can testilyh =
apted to the tempera. q twenty minutes, y e0ef
ment Of the individual Q Tor three teaspOeaalr4
taking It, and used In =, ARE taken - The aoNAp
such quantities as to act " mencement Of tha ~
gently oil the bowels. tack An who use snk2
Let 1.-THE dictates your - giving their tesktSnaa1,
judgment guide yOa in in Its favor.
the use Of the LIVER v 10 MtX water ~ -
INVIG0RAT0R, and III b mouth with the Inytnoqev
will CURE Liver Conn. AteF, and swallow SolAs
plant, Bilious Attacks, Together. 4s Es5saa-;5
Price, One Dollar per Kettle.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-01

---- .7------l---- B6o BFOhdWayr NSu Fo9Gs =
G. P. MORRILL,, on the piasa, tlnessWtloeus !
an5.ly Agent for n DoraAo Gsunty..
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-16
FOREIGN NEWS.

81. JOINS, N. r., JuneA.
The steamship Bavaria, from Southampton the
4th, and the China from Liverpool the 7th, passed
Cape Race this forenoon. Both were boarded by
the news yacht Of the Associate Pressd. The fol-
lowing is the Bavarias news:
Flour quiet and unchanged. Wheat dun and
dropping. Corn dull and unchanged, except white,
which was hrmer. Provisions very dull and
The division Of the French army left at Rome
bello.
The silk crop in Francei is represented as most
satisfactory.
Tho Spanish Chamber Of Deputies we're about
to have the documents relative 10 Mexican uf-
fairs laid before them.
All differences between Garibaldi and the Ital-
ian government have been satisfactorily arranged
and he has proceeded to Belgrade.
Prince Napoleon was well received at Naples.
The Monsenegrians have been beaten BY the
Turks on the frontier, and villages burned.
The British Admiralty have granted to the At
lantic Telegraph Co. the services Of ships and
crews necessary for revising and extending the
former surveys Of the route along which the ca
bic is intended to be submerged.
The route westward from the Irish coast, for
distance Of some 800 miles, will be sounded at
distances Of about a mile apart, the previous
soundings having been some 30 miles asunder
A good man Of the bottom may in this manner
be obtained, and thus facilitate the operation Of
laying the cable. Careful examination will also
be made Of the New Foundland coast, and the
English government have consented TO send,
free Of cost the ships necessary TO attend as pi-
lots, and assistants generally to the ships from
which the cable will be passed out.
Further negotiations are in progress, the re-
suit Of which will undoubtedly lead TO the rails
ing Of the additional capital necessary 70 COM
plete this noble enterprise, the wants Of which
has Of late been so seriously experienced by
both England and America.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-16

THEATHE-'' The Sea Of Zoe, or the Moth
sr's Prayer" vnl-be brought out at the The
atrs this evening. This piece vas played At
Laura Keene' Theatre, New York, to crowd
cd houses for nearly three hundred nights,
and wherever produced it always mOets with
nnbounded success. It's one Of the finest
scenic pieces ever put ueOn the stage. Mr..
William Porter, of Pixies Opera House, Gin
einnati, hes been engaged for several weeks
past in painting scenery expressly for this
piece, and Mr.. Rllsler has left nothing un-
done that would in the slightest degree add
70 the gorgeous scenes and magnificent tab
ieaux with which the play abounds. The
costumes, properties, and in fact everything
necessary for the production Of the play In
al Of its original splendOr, are ontiroly new,
and have been procured At great expense
We sincerely hope the public win sustain Mr..
Ellslsr in his efforts to produce first class per
formanoes, for no man is more deserving Of
patronage than he. Let there be crowded
house at the Theatre tonight TO witness the
arst representation Of g The Sea Of Ice"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-16
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHINGroSs June IA.
SENATE.

The Vice President laid before the Senate mes
sage from the President, transmitting memorial
in behalf Of the State Of New York. in favor Of the
enlargement Of the Erie and Oswego Canals and
locks, and asking the attention ofCongress thereto
The Vice President also presented, a communities
ton from the Secretary ofInterior in answer to the
resolution in regard to the amount paid the Mar
shals Of the District Of Columbia.
The bill from the House, providing that officers
Of volunteers be paid according to the pay rolls,
was taken up and passed.
Mr.. Harlan presepteds 3 petition Tor a ship canal
from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River.
Mr.. King presented petitions from merchants ol
New York, in favor of a bankrupt act.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Missouri, presented petitions
from citizens Of Missouri, for Branch Mint at st.
Louis.
1lr. Harlan introduced bill for increasing the
revenue, By the reservation and sale Of town lots
N the public lands. Referred.
The Naval Appropriation bill was taken up. An
amendment that minors may be enlisted, without
the consent Of their parents, was adopted. Mr..
Grimes offered an amendment, that the President
may appoint annually ten midshipmen to the
Naval Academy, to be taken from the sons Of off,
GERS; also that the District Of Columbia be regarded
as representative Obstruction the purpose Of max
ing appointments to the Naval ACADEMY.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Mass, offered an amendment,
that persons held to service or labor, commonly
called slaves, shall not be employed in any capac-
ty whatever, in any navy yard, dock yard, arsenal
magazine or fort, or in the Naval Academy,
The billwas then reported to the Senate, and
laid aside informally.
Executive session adjourned.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-16
MATTERS AT NEW ORLEANS.

NEw fORK, June II.
New Orleans papers to June 1st have been re-
The Delta openly denounces the friends Of Sc
cession, and backs up the action Of Gen. Butler,
while the Bee, which was previously suppressed
by the General for its advocacy Of cotton burning
has reappeared with an apology and explanation,
assuring Gen. Butler that it never Intended to
recommend the destruction ofthe property Of the
Southern people.
Upon this assurance the Commanding General
has permitted the issue Of the paper.
The Delta Of May 3lst says: We understand
that Fort Morgan, below Mobile surrendered to the
mortar feet on Thursday.
From the New Orleans Delta, May 5lst:
For several days back rumors have been cur
rent in this city to the effect that our Navy had
suffered in conflict up the rver, and that Gen.
facts are these. On the 26th nst while the forces
under Gen. Williams were descending the river,
they were fired onwhen of Grand Gulf by field
battery OF Jour guns One man was killed, ana
one officer slightly wounded. The gunboat Kiueo
then opened on the town, and the battery with its
camp, about mile and a half in the rear 81 the
companies of the 4th Wisconsin, under Major
Boardman, were landed TO destroy the camp.
These forces came up as the rebels we're leaving,
guns and tents having preceded them. A few
shots only were exchanged, and the pursuit dis
continued at night. One Of the Union troops was
wounded, and several Of the rebel troops were
seen to fall. Unfortunately, the gallant and &C.
eompished aid-de-camp to Gen. Williams Lieut..
Geo. C. De Kay, who volunteered to land with Ma
jor Boardman's troops, was severely and it is
feared fatally wounded, while some distance in
advance Of the advanced guard.
From the Delta June Ist:
Col. Mcmillan of the 21st Indiana regiment, sent
down another steamer yesterday, which he cap
tured in Red river This is the fourth vessel cap
tured by this indefa6gable officer
Her name is the Louisiana Belle, and she has a
good quantity Of sugar, molasses, and cotton on
board, besides smaller wares.
-Four sick Union soldiers were, about the 9th
Of May, fired on by concealed assassins in the
town Of Houma, Louisiana, two Of whom were
killed and the other wounded. Lieut.. Col. Keith,
Of the 21st Indiana was ordered by Gen. Butler to
take detachment Of his regiment, proceed to
Houma, and mete out punishment to the often
ders. They managed to escape, but the order
relative to the destruction Of their property was
carried ont.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-16
THE NFW ATLANTIC CABLE
English Offers Of Assistance
The Emancipation Question il
Missouri |
THE FRENCH MINISTER CO.
ING HOME.
SATURDAY NIGHTS REPORT.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June IA.
A loyal Virginian who has arrived here reports
that the rebels have about 75 900 effective troops
at Richmond.
The National Intelli igeneer has an able editori-
al arguing that BeauTegard's army is probably
on its way to Richmond.
Disloyal residents Of Washington are greatly
exercised ct the act Of Gen Wadsworth in seiz-
ing three secession Episcopal churches in the
city for hospital purposes The rebel Yestrymen
Of Trinity Church are enraged at the seizure Of
their church.
number Of soldiers who were wounded at the
battle Of Port Republic have arrived here.
An officer who was in the battle Of Port Repuh-
lie, doing duty in the advance Of Gen. Shields,
brigade, has just arrived here. He says ne re-
ceiyed positive orders not 10 burn the bridge
over the Shenandoah.
Our entire loss in the fight In killed, wounded
and prisoners did not exceed 1000. One hun
dred and ifty-six OF our men were killed and 800
wounded The regiments engaged in the fight
we're the 7th Indiana and the 9th, 7th and 18th
Ohio.
Col. Buckley is missing