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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

NATURAL AS LIFE-"Believe in ghosts !?
of course do, said the widow Tough /;
"my poor husband appeared to me just
as plain" :.
"Did you see him ?" her hearers asked
in open mouthed establishment.
mo, didn't see him, said the widow,
"but heard him.. He went to the cup
board and took down the teapot and drank
from it just as he used to, and then he
went to work at the stove. I laid and
heard, and thought itiwas one Of the boys.
Who's there9' said I, but there was no
answer. what are you doing thereT
said |. THAT'S my business, said voice
that knew to be my husbands, because
he always spoke in that pleasant manner:
I got up and there wasn't nobody there"
The teeth Of her auditors chartered.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

"a HUNDRED DOLLAR NOTE TO BooT.
Old v, IL wrll-b-do farmer in Illinois,
had some four manageable daughters /;
and being ono Of those men who think
their girls should get married as soon as
they are out OF their short clothes, felt
somewhat chagrined that his girls should
remain on his hands 50 long.
Now there was young fellow in the
ncIghboihoud who had been waiting OIL
the Y. girls for some time, and had gone
the rounds from the oldest to the young
est and the old man had been anxiouSly
and earnestly waiting for, and expecting
Young Il. to Task CONSENT for some Of
the girls, but as yet he waited in vain.-
b., however, had proposed and had been
accepted; but the old folks had not been
made acquainted with it.
Now, in the mean time, young Is. had
purchased fine horse OF the old gent,
and had given his note on six months for
one hundred dollars. Well. pay day was
fast approaching, aud Il. had not the ready
to meet it; so the day before the note be-
came due, young Is. made his way over to
the old gents, determined to ask him for
his daughtcr-hoping thereby to get an
extension on the note at least.
.As good lack would have it, he met the
old man in the yard, and was about to 60
through with that interesting ceremony of
asking consent" when imagine his sur
prise and joy, when the old gent broke
out with tue following:
Look here, b., you young rascal, you
have been cuurtin' my gals for morcn a
year; you've been gaddin' and cuttn'
round with the huh on 'em. Now, your
note comps due tomorrow, and III tell
YOU what III do. You shall marry one of
, my gals don't care Il snap which, and
III give you good settin out ami your
hundred dollar note to boot; and if you
don't III sue you. by thu"der!" .,.
lisa bargain says Il, IN do it, "
/ And the next week there was tall we'd
ding down at old man VS.; and to this
day b. chucklrs over the way the old man
gave his consent without asking, and "a
hundred dollar note 10 oOOt
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
PIacerxiIle Poaa ONCE.

THR MAILS Tor Sacramento. San ITAhciSCo asd
for all parts OF this State, close every day 81 -
Office al o'clnck, PM.
The mails for the Atlantic States. and pdtSfr.
close At this once every day 1t - o check y.
The Mails for Oregon and Washington TeusasTy
close every dAy At9 O'Clock p y. -.--.--
The Mails for Grizzly Elat clsse At this oass
every Wednesday, morning st S"'chs<e.
The Mails f"r $eutoUn cbOae Al 8 clock, \. y.
on Mondays. Wednesdays. and rTidays
The mails FOR CedaTVfIle sRA Indian OiRsinp
Close 1T 6 Sirlock A. NJ every Monday and Prifss
The Mails for Cold SpFisSs wnd ColOmA eloVs ~
cry aay. { Sundays excepted al 3 O'Clock.
The Kelsey. Spanish Fiat, and G~oFg~toSn Sfaiis
cias~ Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sa'urlsys at ~
O'Clock r..
The Mails for Carson Valley and Salt Lake City,
chose every dny at u o'clock ~
OFFICE HoCRS-From O'Clock, A. ". ,t1fH.
Nj; and from till s, ?. NJ, (SIndAyS exceDtedo
On Sundays-Fr"m until IN. A. NJ. and iroA
= until +. n. p. ~. W. H. RODGERS, =. ~
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
AEgaL advertisements.
PROBATE NOTICE.

FhObAIG NOIIOHs
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of Fl Dorado
y In the Probate Court
In the matter Of the Estate OF r. L. Wakefield,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested In
said Estate be and appear before the Court afore-
said in open Court at the Court Room OF said Court,
In the City Of Placerve at the hour OF ten o'clock,
A. NJ, Of Monday, the 7th day Of April, A. D. 1859,
To then and there show cause, II any they can, why
an order should not be made authorizingand emPOw.
ering John Carney and Robert willing, Executors OF
the last will and tests OF said deceased 70 sell
the real estate belonging to the Estate Of said De-
ceased.
BY order Of the Court.
-, Witness my hand and seal Of said Court
L. g. thereto AfRxed Ct OGice in the City Of Pie.
- cervilIe, this the LIST day Of March, A. d.
1852 TH0S. B. PATTEN. Clerk,
Rmarsw4 By OGDEN SoUIREs, Deputy.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

. . - - - ~
n suaa! OF, ten ne wherefore,
Sweet spirit, hast thou hedl
Hath care and ills O'eTboTne thee.
T. Aaa HataTe pictures dread!
OrsAncy whispered "eoldness,"
Wnefe thou hadet looked for love 7
Come back! with thy sweet olive,
My mOuFned aud wandering dove.
'Tis dark upon life's waters,
JnoheeFed by thy soul.lights
And yeArningIy I'm watching
For the breaking of the night
o, but loves smile to light me,
p Along Hfe's iiinty way
Asssek We air Of morning,
To bear Us through the days
Then iIls and drear forebOdings
My spirit doth defy,
And hopeful reaches forward,
As cedars to the sk,.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

Judge Robert Yates, of Albany, n. Y,
who, together with Alexander Hamilton
and Chancellor Livingston, were chosen
to represent the State Of New York in the
Convention that framed the Federal Con.
stitution.
Ills services on that important occasion
were highly appreciated. He was opposed
to some features of that sacred instrument
but voted for its adoption when 1t came
before the Convention Of his own State.
When it became the supreme law OF the
land, he was one Of its tirmest supporters.
In his first barge to the Grand Jury, af'
ter they had been legally sanctioned, he
used the following language, which, says
his biographer, ~ would implore the
reader to ponder well, and let it come
home with all the force Of living truth
proclaimed from the tomb Of departed
patriot:
The proposed form of Government for
TIT Union has at length received the sane
ton of 50 many of the States as to make
it the SUPREME LAW Of the land. It's not,
therefore, any longer question whether
or not its provisions are such as they
ought to be in all their different branches.
We, as good citizens, are bound implicitly
to obey them. The united wisdom OF
America has sanctioned and confirmed the
act, and it would be but little SHORT OF
TREASON against the Republic to hesitate
in cur oGvdivncc An2 respect to the Con-
siituton of lhe United StNt2S 81 .t1sertca.
Let nc, therefore, eXhort you, gentlemen
not only in your capacity oil Orahd Ju-
rors, but in your more durable and equal
w respectable character as citizens, to
preserve inviOate this charter of our ma
iional rights and safcty--a charter second
only in dignity and importance to the
Declaration of our Independence. We
have escaped. it is true, by the blessing of
Divine Providence, from the tyranny "i "a
foreign fOu-but let US now be equally
watchIul in guarding against worse and
far more dangerous cnelneS-domestic
brui's and intestine divisions"
My answer, therefore, 10 the Chl0h 8
inquiry is, that Observation-Disclosures
are the prime movers, and are guilty of
81 - =, ~.ASSs&
Of this unnatural, internecine, deploFaOie
Gar, ~hich is now depauperizing aad de-
vastatins our once happy and united Tn
ion, aud appeal to the truth Of History
for the correctness Of this answer.
NorE.-In my next number will furn-
ish you with II copy of the Declaration of
war, aud its cordial Endorsement by the
leading members of Lincoln Cabinet, his
appointecs, his friends and his obsequious
Congress.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons having
IN claims against the Estate Of D. c. PATTEE,
Deceased, 10 present the same, with the necessary
vouchers to the undersigned, Administrator Of said
Estate ct Miller's Hotel, the Costumes road, in
Mud Springs Township, at the law ONCE OF MessFs.
Blanchard / Meredith, In Piscervllle Il Dorado
County, California, within ten months from the date
Of this notice, the same will be forever barred By
law JAMES H. MILLER,
Administrator Of said Estate.
Mesh ath 1870 I'm
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
SUMMONS.

CTAfE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of q DofsAeS
y --Iustice's Court, Diamond Springs T0Wnsh5
The People of the State q California, to T. ~
elsr, Greeting:
Ven are hereby summoned 70 appsAE before nj, ~ !
my O@ce, In Diamond Springs ToWnshiPs o.
County Of Fl Dorado, on the 7th day Of April, AZ
1884, ct O'Clock, ?. -, to answer unto the comPss
Of A. G. GAY, who sues 10 recover the sum Of 49,
three 6O-1O0 dollars, due hln By you on book y
count. for board. lodging, etc.. Is more IniT ~
fOgth by complaint on lile In my ee,-when W.
msnt will be taken against you for the aAia snes
together With costs snd damages. y you Az
appear and answer. =
10 tkg RAeTi6, or any Constable Of said CounE
Greeting; Make legal service and Feturn hereoh
. Given under my hand, this nth dAy 9S 49,
A. D. 1881. ALEX, GGSD1TpkLt
Justice Of the Peace In and for said DO~nsnsc
mar22
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

OK the South wall of a church at Lewis
ham. Kent, is monument 10 n woman Of
great excellence: Elizabeth, wife Of Ma
ior General Hamilton, who was married
near forty seven years, and never did one
thing to displease her husband !"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
FxECUToRs' NOTICE.

~ claims against the Estate Of R. L. wakefield
deceased, TO present the same with the necessary
vouchers to the undersigned Executors OF said ks'
tate at Single Springs, II Dorado County, Callior-
mia. within ten months from this date, or the same
will be forever barred BY Law.
r. N. WILLING,
Executors Of said Estate.
Single sprlngS, March 9Th, ls69.-im
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

MA, has aunty got any bees in her
mouth ?
No, but why do you ask such ques-
tion?'
Because that little man with heap Of
hair on his face, cotched hold of her and
told her he was going to take the honey
from her lips; and she said, We'll, make
haste p Ups,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
A Democratic and Conservative News
paper in the City Of New York.
NEW YORK WEEKLY ARGUS.
To Restore the Union and Maintain
THE CONSTITUTION.

For several years the Democratic and Conservative
sentiment Of the Nation has been keeny alive to the
necessity Of being faithfully and ably represented BY
6rst-cass Newspaper, published in the City Of New
York, adapted To popular circulation, and welding
. wholesome influence throughout the Union. The
great want has been, and 10, = paper which shall
sultan the same relation to Democratic and Con-
sentative principles IS does the New York Tribune
to AboIitionism and all kinds Of RadicAlism-a pa
per conducted with talent and prudence, with cor
rect appreciation Of the true principles Of our Gov
eminent and fidelity to them in all respects first
class newspaper, and yet Afforded ut . price bring
ing 1t within the reach Of the masses OF the People
throughout the country.
The undersigned, from their connection with the
Albany ATLAS 4 ARGUS-one Of the Oldest and
best known Democratic papers In the CniOn-have
been constantly urged, during the last three or four
years, to respond to this demand, by establishing
arstclass Weekly Newspaper in the City Of New
York. adapted to general circulation. We yield to
the wishes OF political friends, and have there
fore transferred the publication Of the WEEKLY
ATLAS 4 ARGUS TO the City Of New York, where
It viii hereafter be issued under the name Of
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

Nor CONFIRMED. Congress has spent
the session thus far in an effort to confirm
the appointment of General Emancipa-
ton, who would succeed Generals Nc
Clellan, Halleck, and nearly all the other
Generals in the field. On Saturday he
was voted down by two majority. The
soldiers in the field will never fight under
any such misunderstanding old scoundrel
as General Emancipation, and his con-
firmation would quickly end both the war
aud the Union. His adherents are non.
combatnnts; their fort is moral suasiOn,
Should the devil secure his due,
By nabbing him and all his crew,
This wicked strife would soon be DER,
The States united as before.
Ohio Farmer.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

PoIxrs OF A COOP Ox.-At the receat
State Agricultural gathering in Boston,
Mass, the following rules for testing the
merits Of an or. were elected:
"You should stand before him and be
sure be has tlne hazel eye. large nos
trils, broad ut and above the eyes, rather
slim, horns, toes straight out before him.
straight in the knees, bosom full, back
STRAIT hG, and wide at his hips"
"If you find these points" said the
speaker, "yOu need not ask of what breed
be is, but il you want one, buy him."
He said that he had found thata black
eyed OK was not to be depended on, as he
would kick and be ugly, while short
head OK will start quick from the whip,
but will soon forget it.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES,.

Senators ono, elected this year)-A 81 c. Dvnvss
u. Harvey.
(ugCTl
Members az the ACCOMPLISHMENT peaA. J. Fraser,
J. II. Denni.. u. q. Parker.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

Why is dram drinker like hay crop?
Because the hotter the weather the sooner
he gets cooked"
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

"Here shalt the Pass the Peoples rights maintain
Unawed by influence and unbrOed BY gain
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
ror thu Mountain Democrat.

selected and Original Artis les, Sug-
gested upon the pre- ent deplOraOAe
, war. by PILOT HILL.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
THE NEW YORK WEEKLY ARGUS.

1t is published In quarto form, Of the size Of the
leading New York Weekles; and We promise that In
Its News, Editorial, Literary, Miscellaneous and Az
ricultura Departments In its Market Reports and in
all other respects, it shall be at least equal to any
paper pub!sshed in that city While devOtiNg to Il
editorial services. 1t has also the benefit Of
the entire time and constant supervision Of Mr..
ELON CONsTOcK for several years OF the editors
Of the New York Journal of G. nnnerce, \ gentle
Of recognized editorial ability and experience.
The editors will therefore be
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29

To any person sending club Of 10, " vii send
he AIbGay Daily Atlas d Ar0ws, one year. gratis.
Subscriptions may commence with any number
Letters whether containing FemlttanCes OF Otherwise
.hOud be addressed to the undersigned, CerMSr q
BrOddtO0y and PARK Pace, opposite Ctsv Hall
Pork, NSs0 York.
COMsTOCK 3 CASSIDY,
febi5 RropFiet0rs.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
GARDEN SEEDS.

large and varied stock Of Home Grown Garden
ard Field Seeds all Of which guaranteed to be
OUR OWN GROWING, and being the present sea
sons crop, all are warranted to be fresh and
genuine.
Catalogues Of the above are now ready for mailing
TO all applicants, free Of charge.
All orders must be accompanied by the cash, to
receive attention.
Tree and Seed Depot, No. ~, J, between 2nd and
Sd streets, Sacramento.
A.. SMITH,
Proprietor, Pathological Gardens.
Sacramento, February Sth, 1s62.-tf
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
Calvert Comstock, William Cassidy,
Elon Comstock,

with ample additional special assistance In the
raj departments Of the paper.
Next to = vigorous support Of the Federal Govern.
ment in its present peril-the first great duty Of
cry patriotic citiSen-the leading purpose and design
Of the Editors will be to advocate Democratic and
Conservative doctrines, and 10 engraft them upon
the policy and administration Of the Government
State and National. At the same time they will
strive to furnish their readers the best possible gene
raj newspaper. The latest intellgence-fOreign and
dOmestic-wll always appear In the columns Of their
paper; and its Commercial Department will embrace
the fullest and reliable information, including
correct and ample reports OF the Money, Produce
and Cattle Markets at New York and other leading
points Of commercial transactions Great care will
also be bestowed upon the literary character Of the
paper, and such original and selected articles,
tces Of publications, &C., will be given, as will
be likely to interest the reader For the benefit Of
that large class engaged in cultivating the SOIL We
shall give prominence to Agricultural subjects. devO
ting to them original articles editorials and comma
niCatiOnsl and carefully selected matter from the
leading journals OF the county.
The Editors may be allowed to express the hope
that the knowledge which the public have Of their
editorial experience affords the best guarantee Of
their intention 10 make the NesO York Weekly
Argue the most useful and complete general news
paper In the Union. Il has already large and val
liable subscription iist which they trust will be rap
Idly augmented, until the paper shall reach every
Postofice and ind lts way into every uekhbOghOOd.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-03-29
MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT.

~ Those who have hitherto patroniEed as are
satisfied that what We have above announced is
strictly correct those who have not yet patronIed
US, need only make one trial to be convinced. We
are both PRACTICAL PRINTERS and fully capable o.
fulfilling to the letter all we promise here.
GELWICKS d JANUARY,
PROFRIEroRs.
PLAcERvILLE, January l, 1852,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-18

nesel esae.s RilA - ~ t0NA Aeak
the fortifcatiouo.
The friends Of the South here and ct
Martiosbasg arS acting - itthey bad
hsasl COED news, and expsalssd their
coo1denoi that tie rebels viN make .
raid Into Z s Valley q fer = Wiaches-
ter before many days.
There seems to be general impses.
sion here thst Wioch~ster will be the
scene Of . fierce battle before week.
it il rumored that Jackson, with one
half Of the large army which he took to
Richmond 20 suddenly, has returned,
and has been reinforced By the nemef-
on, guerrilla bands about the country.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-18

sieez. ,apd havisg haeoms fally -.
vinced that be was unit for . Posit'on
il % army Of white, men, Secretary
Stsptoe issaed the following:
The Secretary Of War directs that
he order to you, from this once, Of
Nav 2e,b, 1862, terminating Colonel
Ch:.,.. r Jennison in command of the
Kaosas volunteers, b rsscioded, aud
that Col. A. Lee be established 10 com.
mand OF the same. If Col. Jennisoo
m. been mastered out, to date from the
day Of his muster 10.
Gazette please copy.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-18
AURORA INSTITUrE
4. fss AND
CLARE
.a Fall Term Opens Auxust sseA.

IT IS ONE OF TIE MOST SUCCESSFUL
= schools n the West, and fully entitled 70 the
hTge patronage Il has received. L - = No.
nno soe corps OF teachers, IN is located in one II
s1e hesithsst aad must pleasant tewus Il Iiinois.
h sns :.snaasd Of scholarship il high, and the
Female department offers special indrc.m..t:'
expsnscs vasy IRON $50 % ]sl0 pr -. aoeefd-
Disecal discounts y clsssynsn. ss5Tt-. =.
y fcs eirosisr: sddrsss Rev. G. ". Qusrsa,, A.
. =. -. AAlnols. I'D 81 jlyl7w6m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-18
$50 BOUNTY.

buffalo, July 1e.
The Governor Of New York has taken
upon himself the authority at once to
offer State bounty of $50 to each re.
cruit. To provide an amount sufficient
for that purpose is trusted to the next
Legislature to legsl'ze it.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-18

A MAN 25 years old, may, for fifty
cents week. secure policy 10 the Equitable
Life Assurance Society. paying dividends I'll
the time. and providing for his old sge $1,000
when 60 yesrs old, and for his family &lOOO
at his death If he die sooner. W. F. Rose
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-18
From Phllad elphia.

PH1LADsLPHIA, July 16.
The Richmond Enquirer Of the 18th
I'M speaks Of Gen. McClellan's deten.
sise attitude under cover Of the gun.
boats as fixed. His only demonstr alton
upon the Confederate lines until he
hall have become resuscitated from
the late defeats, must be confined 10 in.
decisive merits to keep ur the spirits Of
his army.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-18
A Vermont REGIMENT en- route.

NEW YORK, July 1e.
The Ninth Vermont Regiment ar
rived this morning, and we're fttiuely
received, including q dinner given to
the officers at the 5th Avenue House.
The Regiment left at O'Clock. They
were the recipient of great enthusiasm.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-18
what he President has a;one to james
River fer.

what The President has Gene 70 james
River fer.
sOccssioual' Of the Philadelphia
Ress (Fosnsy) writes from Washing-
ton to say:
"Whsn the President started, = few
days ago, for the head Of the Army Of
the Potomac, it would have been trsas-
ouable to announce bis mission or the
object he had in view but now that be
10 known to have proceeded on this err
rand, it may serve . good purpose to
state that bis chief object is to asceTtain
,0hether the charges 80 Persiste'atly made
ago;nst Gen. Nc C2ellan are false or
true. He will have around him large
audience, tie memories and mementces
Of ten days conflict, and Of seven battle
fields. He can summon before him the
best witnesses in the case. The soldiers
who fought in these fields can bear Gen.
McClelIan's cwn defense, and with bio
own knowledge Of the foil hietory Of the
var, and especially Of that part Of it
which relates to tue Army Of the Poto-
mac, including the undiscIosed cores
pondencs between himself and the Gen.
eraI, and between the General and the
War Department, and, with these ~.
theutic data, can reach decision with
little difficulty"