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The New York herald., 1862-09-30

From the Riehmond Dspatch. sept. ~
During Thursday night sixty Yankee prisoners
arrived from Gordonsyilo Since the battle OF Cedar run
they have been at the ieimont Hotel Hospital at Cui
pepper Court House Included in the above lot were
several army surgeons ard nurses, also tho following
commissioned officers, .--Leutenunt Colonel w. =
Brown 2Sth New York Captains q A. IGckrnback. 46th
Pennsylvania j. II Chapman, 9TH Connecticut; r. r. tnay
ton, l02d New York First Lieutenant W T. Warren, 2Sth
New York, and Second Lieutenant Thos Matthews, a6th
Pennsylvania. Colonel Brown accompanied by his
wife. Tho whole party viii be sent home in few days.
Twenyone Yankee prisoners captured in North Caro-
lima received ut the Libby prison yesterday. Five
Of them captured Newborn ana sent for
ward by Colonel Bradford, commanding the post at Colds
borough, ~ =. Ihoy belonged 70 the onlsec aIa.ss @
Hcrrel, John Greves, II. R. Lloyd, James Roach and
Moses Lows.
The New York herald., 1862-09-30
the Austraiasian Ousward Bound.


The steamship Australasian from New York for Liver
uool was boarded eight O'Clock Sunday morning. and
vs. from New York 9th placed board as we'll
as kilograms ~ the 25lh 26sh and 27th met
through the agency Of George Stoker.
The New York herald., 1862-09-30
INTERESTING FROM THE SOUTH.
News Of President Lincoln's Emancipation
Proclamation Reaches Richmond.
THE REBELS ON THE UPPER POTOMAC.
Yellow Fever at Wilmington,
North Carolina,
&c. Ac. Ac.

wo have received copy Of the Richmond DsspaeA or
the 9th inst, from which comniic the following tcms
of interesting news
The Richmond Dispach Of September ~ says that
about two ago five arrested from boat
in Mobile Bay, suspicion that they making an
attempt to escape to New Orleans. They subse
qaenty prison Mobile and upon searching them
found upon them charts and plans Of the do
fences OF Mobile One of them-Dr karus Louis Ross
valley Of New Orleans where he had wife and children
has boen hanged, bu, whether by military civil
shorty is not ascertaiued.
The paper also states that Yankee cavalry force
visited WarrentOn Junction Thursday last, where
number wounded left after the battle or Manas.
1t conjectures that the Yankees intend to make
raid that place take prisoners those who from their
wounds unable 10 defend themselves.
The Dispatch also couains item from Texas paper,
dated September 8, which says that Gen Sam Houston
is alive and ell, and living on his old homestead.
Tho Dispatch advises the appointment Of a reliable
brigade the service prevent struggling from rebel
army.
The Richmond Of September 27 says that the
public highways in the valley Of Virginia. from Win.
Staunton crowded with suffering and wound
cd soldiers poor fellows who in the terrible fights Of
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and especially the terri
BILE fight Of Wednesday Of last week. They left the battle
field for homo or the hospital, and too weak to
proceed, and had money TO procure their passage
II is exceedingly painful and sorrowful 70 these
poor ragged toll worn, battle heroes trudgng
weary and languidly along Let them be looked after
once.
The Examiner also regrets that the debates Congress
the COnscrlption bill should be characterized with
much temper and conducted in way inlame the pub
lie mind IL complains particularly OF the speech
Conrad Of louisiana this beet and that
word states means much than is implied In Mr.
Conrads limited lexicon. States political organza-
tions-they arc sovere,gntes."
The News OF President LincOln's Eman-
cipatIon PROCLAIM nj tion MT Richmond.
The Richmond Dispatch Of the 27th ut publishes a
despatch dated Petersburg the 26th copy Of which
here subjoined:-
Northern dates 70 the 23d inst have been received
Lincoln has issued proclamation declaring the slaves OF
rebel masters free from and after the January next
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20
corre.pondencs Of the Democrat.
The Senatorial Election.
GroRaErowN, Dec. 16, ls62.

OEUhuhANHHy wv w. AOO-s
EDrroRs DEMOCRAT: The election of
United States Senator, this winter, to
represent California in the National Coun.
ellis for the six years ensuing after the 4th
Of March next, in view Of the great nation
al crisis, becomes a question Of immense
Importance.
1t is in the power Of the Democracy, if
they will drop old 0ninosities, to elect
Senator Of Democratic aRtecedsnts. The
Douglas Democrats and Breckenridge
Democrats who hold over in the Senate,
and those who were elected to the Legis-
lature this year, together with the men,
bcrS Of Democratic antecedcntS who were
elected by the Union party this fall, com
pose a majority of the members Of the
next Legislature.
BY uniting these elements and electing
Senator who has heretofore been Dem
ocrat, an opponent of the fanatical and
disorganizng policy Of the present COR
rupt and imbecile Administration may BE-
secured keep them asunder, and the
election of an original, fanatical, but hon.
est Republican is certain, from whom
nothing but a straightforward support Of
the .ls'Tz;sj.trsGAD in any measure it may.
adopt, can be expected. The entire pes
tilent set Of Republican officials in this
State will be retained in office, to dsSem-
mate their poisonous principles through
the country. BY the election of Demo.
crat who has formerly s>sd.sD some fariljiy
in obeyipg the HNS@}ar U,in whsN OK
pressed through the ballot-box, we may
hope that the lesson Of the late elections
in the Atlantic States will not be lost
The Offices in this State arc at present all
filled by Republicans. The friends Of the
newly elected Senator will of course have
to be rewarded. This would diSpace a
portion Of the Republicans whose places
would be filed by men Of conservative
principles. Should the Administration
object to remove its friends, the Senator
could make it the condition of his sup
port Should the Administration refuse
then the Senator and his friends would
have no further object in supporting it,
and the Democracy would receive his
aid OF once.
1t is understood that prominent cam
didate for the position, formerly Demo-
crat, but recently acting with the Union
party, favors such an arrangement
Though | do not like him personally, yet
have no doubt from his past political
course, and his popularity with portion
of the Democratic party. that he would
be available and, if elected, would answer
an excellent purpose.
QUG BONO.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20
GERTRUDE.
PLACERvILLE, Dec. 1862.


LITERARY QUALIFICATIONS OF Would
BE ENGlNEERs.-A board Of engineers re-
Gently met at Brooklyn. They examined
nearly 60 persons there, and passed Is
since their last report. Their experience
is valuable and instructive. Men have
applied for examination who really could
not make an attempt to draw the lines of
boiler on the black board, and very many
were incapable Of writing a dozen lines
dramatically. One wrote "phennom-
manon" for phenomenon; another rem
dered punctuation "puncktchuayshon,"
called volume beside him "a text book
clear concidered;" and third, having a
part Of an authors preface read to him,
thus rut ii down on the blackboard:
To the Young ENGINEER | would Say
Coiltevate a Knowleg of pisical lawes
Without witch enhance in his profession.
Can never be securely attained. And if
this voluam Should assist him in the at
ainment of so desirable result the OBJ
ject Of the author will be fully accomplish
cd. The want Of O work OF this deScrp-
ton in this Country has long been felt,
and this is flied pec0rially to supply that
want, In consequence Of the daptation
OF its rules to the mettles woods and man
ufacto; es of the United States.
This person was warmly recommended
for naval epauletts by some distinguished
citizens, the names of members of Con-
grcSs being on his reference
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20
CONSTABLE'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF al execution TO IRE directed, is
sued out Of Justice q. II. Rockies Court Kelsey
Township, County Of II Dorado and State of Cali
fornia, upon judgment rendered therein the
18th day Of December. 1862, in favor OF Adolph
Lorsbach and against Joseph w. Tucker, for the
sum Of Rinety-fve 71-l00 dollars debt, and sixty
four 5010O dollars costs OF suit, together with accru
ing costs, have levied upon and will expose for
sale, at public venue at the town of Spanish Flat,
On the 18th day of January, A. D. 1853,
at the hour OF ~ o'clock NJ, all the right title and
interest Of the said Joseph W. Tucker in and to the
following described property, lyinL In the Township
of Kelsey County and State above named, to-Wit:
That certain mining claim situated on Red Ravine,
on the south side OF Spanish Flat, commencing at
the fence Of the lot formerly owned by f. Miles, and
running down the Ravine to the upper line OF K.
Martins claims, 1t being Ave hundred feet, more or
less, long, and two hundred feet wije and known as
Joseph W. fuckers claim. -s
Given under my hand this 18th day Of December,
1862. JAMES HUGHES,
dec4ts Constable.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20


All anniversaries are prolific Of recol.
lections; their every return awakening
the memory Of events born since their
previous commemoration. Christmas is,
perhaps, the most impressive Of our public
festivals; none so marked and memora-
ble. 1t is old and honored, yet fresh and
fair as the flblcd deity who sprang from
the oceans foam.
Into the magic circle of our early con-
seriousness Christmas came all bright and
rosy, and we learned its history anil
fathers smiles and mothers holy kisses.
The world seemed pure then, and the sky
looked like home from which our young
spirit had descended. We have all been
children, with hearts once pure and souls
once innocent. But few years ago we
were where the flowers of next spring are
Invisible, unknown. \ few years more,
and We will be as they, withered and re-,
turned to dust. The little ties of Si,ken
affection, the slender hope, the small am.
bition, that may have made our life, will
be broken and wasted, and the pail Of Oh.
livion hide US ard our memory from the
world.
How poor, how insignificant are we
with all our pride and boastfulneSs A
passing wind destroys US; a cloud con-
ceals our merits a month folds US in for
getfulness yet we deem ourselves i'm
portant. We plan and hope and build
upon Fancy's base, and dream Of futures
that never will be disclosed.
Another Christmas! Another year
strides into the iron palace Of Time and
the creaking hinges arouse US to reflection
New promises are made; new hopes are
engendered; we resolve to do something
more worthy Of Him who was born on
this day.
Were the good Jesus a myth, alone,
His written life would be model for ini-
tation. God or man or fiction, He shines
more respondent on the cross than the
proudest emperor on his throne. No epic
has such hero. From every point Of
view His life was beautiful; His death
sublimest Of the sublime. No one, be he
saint or sinner, believer or infdeI, who
does not love Him. Every soul expands
in proportion to its imitation Of His bright
example. We are weak and erring all,
and but little is expected of US; but if VIC
rise above ourselves we, in so far, are
god-lik as we are but human in our fall.
Then let US all welcome and reverence
Christmas and sympathise in soul with
the recorded sacrifice it was designed to
make memorable.
GEPTPI-nE
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20

Be autiful GOOds.-ws would respectfully
call The attention q the Psble to the large and sx
tensivs stock Of sSodS Iual received by Hernandez
s. Anderson, Plasa DOSk store. Their stock con
sists Of Gin BoOks, Anpuals. Stationery, Flank
Books, Musical list rilnents endless variety Of
TOYS, aud nns assessment Of Photograph Al
buns, handsome and elegant, and just the article
for holiday present for the ladies. Call and ex-
anime and select for yourselves.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20
Common CouneII Proceedings.

PLAcERvILLE, Dec. 18th, 1859.
Board met pursuant to u cali Of the PFes-
dent.
President MunSOn presiding.
Present-Ald. Baylcr, Wichmap, DODahue
and Arvidssun.
The Finance Committee reported bill OF j..
Z. johnson nf Sf02 gS for timber for II bridge
across lIangtown creek, ut the junction Of Clay
and Main street, which was ON motion allowed.
Adjourned to meet on the 18th instant at g. (
o'clock, ?. NJ.
c. E. CHUBBUCK,
City Clerk.
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On THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND:
Sam. Mannery. ............. u 90
The Finance Committee also reported I" An
Ordinance entitled an Ordinance 10 regulate the
salary of the ChIef Engineer Of the PlacerviIle
Fire Department.
Adopted by the following vote, the ayes and
80 % ; -
Ayes-Ald. Donahuc, Wichman and Tan
nenwud
Nors-Ald. Arvilsson.
On motion. the Council adjourned to meet on
Monday the 22d inst, at O., O'Clock ?. n.
c. F. ClIUBBCCk,
City Clerk.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20

RECEPTION OF RELEASED PoLTIcAL
PRIsoNERS. The Administration com
mtted a fatal blunder when it arrested
and imprisoned Democrats for daring to
question the wisdom of its policy. 1t
foolishly and unnecessarily excited the
indignation and aroused the fears of the
liberty-lcving people of the Union, who
had no disposition to find fault with its
proceedings, so long as they were con-
Quoted in accordance with the laws of
our country. Two gentlemen, whose
only crime consisted in their adherence
to the principles of Jefferson and Jack
son, were lately arrested without cause
and released without trial, and on their
return to their homes were welcomed by
an immense concourse Of their felew-cit
liens, with torches, banners and music.
Mr.. Steward, of Burlington, ard Mr..
Mahoncy, editor Of the Dubuque Herald,
were received, on their return home from
imprisonment, with the iiceiiest demon
STATIONS of joy by their fellow citizens,
who thus manifested their contempt for
the outrageous acts Of the AdminStra-
ton.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20

Hon TnADDEvs STEVENS is the author
ity for the statements that the public
debt is two thousand millions.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20

\ NOBLE PCRPosE AND TIE GLoRioUs
RrsrLT There are as many roads to
fame and fortune as there were gatewayS
to ancient Thebcs. Your ambitious war
rior is for carving his way with the sabre
your aspiring politician for vancouver
ing his way by subtcty and conSummate
art but there is one broad grand path to
the goal. along which nothing base can
travel. 1t is the path set apart for the
march OF talent, energy, and nohles pur-
pose, and though full Of Obstacles, it CON
tains none which great man cannot sur
mount. This fact has been eXempliicd in
innumerable instances, but in few more
forcibly than in the career Of DR.. Hoilo.
way, Of London For twenty-five years
he may be said to have been climbing
The steep where Fame's proud temple shines affair." y
scattering blessings at every step. lie
appears 10 have reached the summit at
last The staff upon which he has leaned
in his ascent has been ADVERTISING, and by
it's aid he has not only realized a orld-
wide celebrity and splendid fortune, but
has been able to familiarze millions of tie
sick with the healing properties of his
pills and ointment, who would never
otherwise have been benefited thereby.
The victims Of dyspepsia in this country,
and unfortunately their name is legion,
have good cause TO rejuce that so wide
publicity has been given to the virtues of
his pills through the columns of the
American press; for, If we are rightly in
frmed, they have cured and are now Gu
ring more cases of this distressing com.
plant than all other IN cdicines combined.
We hear, too, Of cures of scrofula and
other external disorders by the ointment,
which, if they were not vouchcd for by
the best authority, we should pronounce
incredible. These medicines seem to do
what no other advertised medicines have
ever done before-fnlfil the promises Of
the advertisement n. Y, Police Gaz
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PLAcERvILLE, Dec. 18th, 1862.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
President Munson presiding.
Present-Ald. Wichmau, ArvidssCn, Doua-
hue and Tannenwuld.
The Finance Committee reported the follow
ing bills, which were allowed:
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miscellaneous aa6trttsina.
To HII whom II may COncern

T HEREBY inform those Who are indebted "a
by note otherwise, Wkleh s nov due "a, es,l -
nay regular place Of business and settle Inc go.
on or before the 9th day of Decemb",
next, NJ all notes aud accounts due must b. .eI
tied Mt that time. Parties Interested win do IN =.
take notice. L. LANnECREn
Placerville, October 9Th, 1852.
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1 he on HAND to supply their patrons with the
"A articles necessary for the FALL AND WINTER,
and have taken particular care to have n stock of
Fall and Winter goods that cannot he surpassed in
style quality, and which cannot fail TO please the
taste Of the most fastidious.
We have just received per last steamer, a large
and complete assortment CT
Pilot and Beaver Overcoats;
Fine Black Cloth and assorted Cashmere Dress
Goats;
Cashmere Suits; Cashmere Business Coats, Pants
and Nests-a fine assortment,
Hats Of every style, manufactured expressly for
our trade;
Boots OF al qualities, sizes and prices-such as
Benkert's Godfrtys, Wings, UnderwoOd's
Onion, Metropolitan, &c;
Goodyear's India Rubber Boots, Pants and
Leggins;
Mission Mills Blankets, all colors;
Under and Over Shirts; Drawers, etct, etc.
Also, a Splendid Assortment
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20
Ell DORADO co. AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY.

NOTICE. is hereby ordered by the Board
IN Of Directors that the annual meeting Of the
Fl Dorado County Agricultural Society be- held at
Cooma, on Saturday, the 18th Day of
for the ensuing year, and such other business as
may be necessary. A fun attendance is requested.
|. 8. TITUS, President
Attest THos. ]. OREGON, Secretary. I'd
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20

Quo citizens are raising fund Of
$l0O,0O0 to be devoted to purchasing ar
tificial limbs for such Ohio soldiers as
may need them,
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Nfm advertisements To.Dau.
OPPOSITION
TELEGRAPH LINE OF STAGES /!
VIA PLACERvILLE,
Between Virginia City, Carson City,
and Folsom!
WINTER ARRANGEMENT!

COACHES OF TIE ABOVE LINE will leave the
y orleans Hotel, Pucervi.lc, every MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at o'clock 4. ~, ar
irving in Carson Cty at noon next day, connecting
there with Langfon Co.'S splendid line Of Concord
coaches, for Silver City, Gold IN and Virginia
City at P. NJ, arriving III Virginia City at o'clock
same day.
Returning leaves Carson CHy every MONDAY.
WEDNESDAY AMI FRIDAY, arriving in P;acervilr
At : O'Clock the following day, and connecting with
lIe Co.'S Opposition Line for Ful-,yn and SAcTa-
mcnto, ihus rlk;ug the cUtire ir5ihv Hay iglt
y. B--Sadd.r horses OF. hand al tiih,r eud.
deco W II BROWN Co, Props.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20

Chills and Fever Dened.--Armed with
Bristols Sarsapa'illa, persons residing IN Fever
and Ague Districts may laugh a: that prostrating
disease. one bottle " this potent vegetable tonic
breaks the chi.ls, and by perseyrring in its use,
the strength is completely restored and the system
fortified against the malaria which generates the
complaint. For thirty years this has been the
universal experience in localities infected It'll in
termittent frvers. But the benign effects Of the
great lie preserving specific Res confined To
ahy class Of ailments its scope is almost wide
as that Of disease itsrlF. Scrofula Of the dlre.;
type aesh- consuming cancer cOntractIons Of the
joints, sinews and muscles torpidity and eonSes-
ton Of the liver morbid conditions Of the stom-
acL and bowels asthma liver cough; eruptions :;
rheumatism; general debility, are subdued with
rapdity and certainty that amA1es the most e1pe-
rienced physicians, by its searching, healing,
soothing and invigoratiug properties. Sold by
druggists through all parts of the world.
Hostteter, Smith * Dean, A gents, San Francisco.
Sold by Robert White, Druggist and Chemist,
Main st., Placerv;lle, and Broadway, Upper PA
ceryine.
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The Ell Dorado County Teachers
Association.

Pursuant to the call of the executive COM
ntteG, the Association was called to order n:
O'Clock, r. NJ. Monday. Dec. 18th, by the Su-
perintendent, who made some remarks, stating
the reason why the Ass )ciaton had not met at
an earlier day, and pointing out the course to
be pursued at the present session. The names
Of the committees were then read. The COM
mittee appointed to draw up a memorial to The
Legislature made i verbal report. Mr.. Rattan
and Miss Earle were appointed TO fill vacancies
in the committee on Lectures and Essays
Messrs Cyrus Bartlett and d. b. Merry were
appointed committee on reception. On motion
the minutes of the last days session of the As.
ISOLATION were read. Mr.. Lynde stated that be
had recommended list Of books for the use of
teachers and hoped that all who had not pro-
cured them would do so ut the earliest oppor-
tunity also that lie had distributed number
of cnnipA.
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Force. The Detroit Free Press re-
marks, upon a report that Mr.. Stanton,
Secretary of War, had said that /" draft
will certainly be made, if for no other
reason than to assert the National majes-
ty and show the power of the nation to
command its subjects for the national de-
fence" that it sounds very much like
Stanton, and it sounds very foolish
Force seems 70 be stanton's only idea Of
strength"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20

SULPHrR SPRNG.-An excellent sui
phur spring in Corral Hollow, near the
Commercial Coal Co.'S claim. Jan Joa-
quin county, has been discovered. An
iron mine has also been found in the
same vicinity
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TUESDAY MORNING.

The Association was called to order by the
secretary; mir. Dunlap chairman pro ten.-
Chairman of committee on arrangements made
verbal report. Mr.. Penwell read an essay
subject: Geography. The Association then
resolved itself into class, under the Snperin.
tendent, who asked such questions in Geogra-
ply as he thought proper. After some time
profitably spent in this manner Mr. McNaugh-
ten read an able essay on the subject" Never
too old to learn"
This comprises the proceedings so far as
we have received them from the Secretary
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-20
Gents Furnishing Goods

Davis and Jones' White and Fancy Shirts;
Cravats, Ties, Collars, Handkerchief,
MerinO Undershrts and Drawers;
Kid, Silk, Thread, Buck and wOllen Gloves;
Merino, Wooden and Cotton Socks, etc.
TRUNKS, VALISE5, Carpet Bags,
ETC.. Of every description.
Together with large variety Of other articles, too
numerous 20 mention, all Of which We will seH at
the LOWEST CASH RATES. We will abide by
motto, Quick sales and small profits.
We solicit AN examination OF our stock and prices,
guaranteeing to all who purchase of us the most
satisfactory results.
COLT p I S Toll s.!
or the Improved Pattern, always on hand.
P. sILBERMANN & co.
P. SHERMAN. [oct4l ISAAC BARNAN