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The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21
H. c. ELDER, Sec'y.
Upper PIacervile, February l6, 1868.

DIAMoSDS IN AUSTRALIA They have
found diamonds in Australia. The fol-
lowing items in relation thereto are taken
from the Sydney Herald
Some more Oven diamonds have been
found. The Constitution has the follow
ing relative to the occurrence: We have
to-day the pleasing task of recording the
discovery Of two more diamonds in
creek about three miles from Beckworth.
The creek rises at WoorraGee, and is
known as Young's Creek. They were
found by a party Of miners, known as
Jordcn'S party, who were working for tin
about the distance Of n half mile above
the bridge on the Chiltern road. Both
are we'll formed, aud one beautiful crys,
tai. The first diamond was found by ac-
cidcnt when one Of the party was pass
ing off the deposit left in the sluice-boX,
lis attention was attracted by sparkle
in the ground, which, upon closer exami-
nation, proved to be diamond Of the
first water, being the pureSt yet found in
this district. This led the men to look
for them, when shortly afterwards they
discovered IL second, and appear to think
that, with careful washing, plenty nay
be found. We have no doubt that, with
a plentiful supply of cheap labor, another
valuable addition could be made to our
resources il the shape of diamonds.
The oven district Is not to have cxc'u
>ivc credit of being a diamond producing
district, as viii be seen by the following
paragraph, extracted from the Portland
Guardian: 1t is stated on reliable au-
thority that diamonds have hecn very
lately found in this district. We are in
formed Of two having been picked up on
Mr.. CarnchaerS run at Castcrton. One
Of those has been sold, 50 the report goes,
for e40, and the other Is in possession of
Mr. Murray, Dunrobin station. The Coal
Search Committee are making further in
qlircs in the matter, and we hope to
hear of the report being duly authcnti-
Gated. the truth of such report would
give an immense impetus to tie proSperi-
tv of this district
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21
Public Meeting In Upper PIaeervIIle.

At n meeting Of the ecitizcns of Upper Pla-
cervilie, held al independence Hall. February
10th, 1868, Nick. Burton was called to the
Char, and II. G. Elder chosen Secretary.
Mr.. Burton, on taking the chair, taid the
object of the meeting was to consider the pro
priety of Upper Pacerville uniting with Lower
Placervile under consolidated g0verUme Mt Of
some kind. to assist IN the construction OF
railroad from Folsom to the City of Placervile.
Mr.. g. W. Swan being present, was called
upon, and addressed the meeting on the inpor-
tance Of the railroad and the necessity OF the
aid of the City 10 accomplish its construction.
The meeting was also addressed BY G. W.
Brewster and NsNS-S, .-
Il was moved by G. ". Brewster that a
committee Of three be appointed to confer with
the FL Dorado Delegation at Sacramento, and
instruct them TO frame bill Incorporating Up
per PlacervilIe with the present City, taxing
the property Of Upper Placerville for railroad
purposes only, and not for municipal; provided,
however, such an arrangement cannot be made,
then it is the sense of this meeting that Upper
Placervile shall be consolidated with Lower
Placerville under ore city government
The motion prevailed by an overwhelming
majority.
On motion of G. F. Bliss, the Chairman ap-
pointed c. W. Brewster, A. Z. Raymond-and
J. w. Foster SAID cOmmittee.
X0vS3 by NJ. Mccormick that the proceed
ings Of this meeting be published in the city
papers. Carried.
On motion of Mr. Bliss, the meeting then
adjourned.
Mex BURTON, Ch'n.
H. C. ELDER, Sec'y.
Upper Pacerville, February Is, 1868.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

COUNTY BorNDARE-Mr Harvey intro
duced in the Senate on Tuesday "a bill
to define the boundary Of El Dorado
county" 1t was referred to the delaga-
tions from Ell Dorado and Placer.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

A STRONG HINr.-Harper's pictorial Of
January, contains wOod.c represent.
ing Columbia demanding of Lincoln ::
" Where are my $4,000 sons, murdered
at Fredericksburg?" To which Lincoln
responds. Enthusiastically, This re.
minds me Of little joke" Columbia in
terPoses, " Go tell your joke at Spring
feld." ="
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

WE understand that His Excellency
the Governor, and the Massachusetts, Sec
retary of State, dined with colored friends
in SOuthac street, on Thanksgiving day,
and were sumptuously entertained
Boston Post.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

PATRIOTIC PLrNDER. The New York
Herald estimates that the frauds upon the
government, similar to those detected in
that city, will aggregate TO the sum ola
hundred millions of dollars.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21
Special ano GenfraL Notices.
CITY COLLECTORS NOTICE.

.
II license PAY ERS will please take notice that
i 4 have fxed upon SATURDAY OF each week for
the collection Of Licenses An expected TO pay
Tor their licenses on the hrs Saturday after they
become due. J D. HDME,
iyl2u - --..--.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

AT recent Sunday School Anniversa-
ry, held at Fishkill Landing, N. Y, the
doorkeeper took in twenty-five different
kinds of shinplasterS.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

IT is reported that the United States
Assistant Treasurer, at San Francisco,
has received instructions by telegraph
from Washington, directing him to pay
out hereafter no more gold coin upon de-
mands presented against Government.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21
The Phvsicisn is often blamed fO

The Physicisn is often blame for
want VI success in his when the disappon
ment in the recovery Of the sick is 20 be traced to
the administering impure medicines Robert White
apothecary, is paying particular attention to the
compromising physicians prescriptions and family
recipes from medicines Of undoubted rurity. Robert
White, Medical Hall, is appointed agent for most
0f the gen line Patent Medicines.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21
S-T-Is6O-X.
BRAKES PLANTATION BITTERS

BRAKES PLANTATION BITTERS
They purify, strengthen, and invigorate.
They create healthy appetite.
They are an autidote to change Of water and
diet.
They overcome effects of dissipation and late
hours.
They strengthen the system aud enliven the
mind.
They prevent miasmatIc and intermittent
feVers.
They purify the breath and acidity of the
stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, and Cholera
Norbus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They are the best Bitters in the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are erhdusted ma
ture's great restorer. They made Of pure ST.
Croix Rum, the celebrated Calisaya Bark, roots
and herbs, and are taken with the pleasure Of a
beverage, without regard to age or time of day.
Particularly recommended to delicate persons re-
quiring delicate stimulant. Sold by all Grocers.
Druggists, Hotels and Saloons. p. II. DRAKE &
Co., New York. CRANE s. BRIGHAM, Agents,
San Francisco. [iulyIe u
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

SrRArMAN 4 Co., news dealers, San Francis
CO., are entitled to our thanks for the "Tribune
Almanac" for 1868, and large bundle of At
!antic newspapers and p'ctoriaIs
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

DURING the last year nearly thirty
tn uSand people aScended tho winding
stairs of Bunker Hill Monument. The ad-
mission fees to the monument are applied
To the Improvement of the premises, and
the amount thus derived is sufficient to
Keep them in excellent order.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

Masonic. - 81. James Royal Arch
Chapter, No. Ii, l,Ods it, regular meetings in Ma
sonic Hall, "u the evening uf the FIRST Wednesday
OF each month. All Companions IN good standing
will be cordially welcomed.
WILLIAM \. JANUARY, NJ, E. II. p.
is. TGrUs, Secretary.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

RELEASED. The city council of Gale
ma, Illinois, passed resolutions calling
upon Gov. Yates to demand the release of
Madison Y. johnson and David Sheenan,
two of Secretary Stanton's political p'is.
oners from that town. Gov. Yates did
so, and the prisoners have been released.
Yates, like Gov, Curtin, Of Pennsylvania,
perceiving that the people would no
longer permit illegal arrests. makes vir-
tue of necessity and declares them unjus-
tifiable and at war with the genius Of our
institutions. Elections sometimes cause
politicians to change their opinions sud-
denly. .
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

Protestant Episcopal Church.
pLACERNlLLE. Divine Service at the Court House
every SUNDAY morning, ~ l'}S cciock;Sunday School
at same place, at y o'clock, NJ. CULOMA-Service
the first aud third Sunday evenings Of the month,
At 7 o'clock. FL pORADO-ServcCs on the second
and fourth Sunday evenings OF the month. at seven
o'clock. DIAMOND SPRINGS-Service OH the Sec
ond and fourth Sundays 0f each month. at o'clock
T.. ". Z. g.. PEIkCE, Minister.
Residence, Cary House, riacerye. je22
Catholic Church.-Rev, j. LarSan
will oficiate in Georgetown on every first Sunday
of the month also, in Cooma Church on the third
Sunday. Divine service commences at 10, A. II.
Nespers, in St. Patrick's Church, Placerville, on
every Sunday evening, at quarter past 7. jy27
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

SUPPORT TIE NEGRO. is not general.
" known, but white men ought to know
it, that there is a law, passed by the pres
cnt Abolition Congress and signed by
President Lincoln, requiring the Quarter
masters Department to issue supplies to
runaway negroes, whether they work or
not. They are enticed away from their
masters and fed at the public expense,
and white men are taxed to pay the bill
Will some Of the Abolition WORTHLESS in
the Legislature, who indOrsed, in indecent
haste, the Presidents infamous cmanci
patton proclamation, point out the law
providing for the support of the poor
white man, or even the wives and chill
dren Of the soldiers engaged in the war !?
No such law is TO be found. The end of
the present Abolition Congress is near,
and when it expires all white men should
rejoice. Since its first meeting it has
done nothing but ltsi,late FOX the negro
and cplirss white men.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

Masonic ..-Sierrn Nevada Council,
No. 40. Of Royal aud Select Masters, holds stated
meetings on the evening of the first Tuesday of
each month, il Masonic Hall. PlAceryille.
ISAAC $. TITUS, I. /. VI.
JAMES L. WEYMOUTH, Recorder.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21
= = q .
4NN~S

IN A BAD WAY.-The Alta, which in.
sisted on the election Of Mr.. Phelps, after
as before the conduct Of WatrouS was eX.
posed, has got into a milf, and boils over
with righteous Indignation thus:
ITO elect representatives to the LegiS
laturc is to license certain men to prey
upon us. All that is going on about
laws aud regulations is only a blind.
The real function Of The Legislature is to
absorb $l0,500 every week, and diSgorge
it afterwards in the bar-roomS and board
ing houses of Sacramento"
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

Zeta EncnmPm L. q. q. f., No.
5, meets, in Odd Fellows Hall, on the evenings of
the second and fourth Tuesdays Of each month
sojourhing Patriarchs are cordially invited TO at
attend.
G. W. HOwLET, c. p.
WM. EiCHELRoTH, Scribe. janis
1. o. o. F.-MOrning Star Lodge, No.
%, l. q. D. F., meets every saturday Evening, at
Odd Fellows Halt, On Stony Point, Placervile. All
Brothers in good standing frat"rrally invited
sttrnd. s. j. FRYER, \. G.
S. A PENwELL, L. S. kdcc2s 3m
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

Or course the General Assembly Of
Kentucky, while protesting against the
proclamation Of emancipation in the re
bci.iouS States and parts Of States, will
not omit to protest with equal Solrmnity
against the proclamation of martial law
throughout the loyal States. Governor
Robin>on'S recommendation that there he
"a solemn re-attirmation of the great truth
that IN all free governments the military
is and must be subject to the civil author
ity," and that there be like re, affirmation
of the great principles of American lib
erty" in general, covers both proclama-
tons alike, as it clearly was designed to
do. And so uuque>tionably will the pro.
test as adopted by the Legislature.
The assumption Of power involved in
the proclamation of martial law through
out the loyal States is on every accounta
point too vital TO he overlooked. The
great conservative States of the North
have unequivocaly condemned both proc
lamations. And most titly as well as un
equvocally. Let Kentucky stand with
these States hand in hand and shoulder
to shoulder Such indeed is her manifest
purpose.-ttouisviiie Journai.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

Annual ExpENSEs The annunl cx
p"u>cs If the city Of New York. last year,
Amounted to nearly $1,000, 1000, which i
more than half the current expenses OF
the whole Tn ted States Government, be,
fore the rebellion. The taxable property
%: that city has diminished dnri"g the
last year, in valuation, Sl0,0OO,0O0.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

Palmyra Lodge, No. 15I, r. g. A. NJ.
hold their regular meetings on Tuesday nights next
preceding the full moon Of each month. in the new
Hall Upper Piarervile. Ailbre'hren in good stand
ing are invited TO attend.
CHARLES D. HANDY, W. NJ.
J. MCKINLEY, Secretary,
The mountain Democrat., 1863-02-21

THE New York Observer began its
forty first year with the first of January.
1t says that the founders, proprietors, cd
itors. and all who have had any response
be connection with its editorial columns
and business management, still live and
in good health.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-08-16
How GEN. GRANT LOOKS After the
Interests OF His Soldiers

From tho Cleveland Herald, August lol
General Grant has issued a special
order forbidding steamboat men to
charge more than five dollars to enlisted
men, and seven dollars for officers, as
fare between Vicksburg and Cairo. Inn
mediately after Yicksburg had fallen, \
large number of steamboats, cleared from
Northern ports for that place, and were
in the habit Of charging soldiers going
home on furlough from fifteen 10 thirty
dollars fare TO Cairo.
A friend relates 10 us that the steamer
Hope was compelled by Gen. Grant TO
disgOrge its ill-gOtien gains the other
day, under the following circumstances:
This boat had about 1000 enlisted
soldiers, and nearly $50 officers aboard,
en- route for home on n short leave of alb
sence, alter the fshgues of their pro
tracted but glorious campaign.
The Captain OF the Hope mad CHARGED
these men aud officers from ten to TWEEN
ty-tive dollars apiece, as fare TO Cairo.
just as the boat was about TO push of
from he wharf At Vicksburg, an order
came from General Grant requiring the
captain TO pay back to his passengers
al money received by him as fare in ex
cess Of five dollars 70 enlisted men, and
seven collars to officers, or submit TO im-
prisonment tor dIsobedienee and have
his boat oouhscAted
Tue order was an astOnisher to the
Captain, but the presence OF a guard
rendered il useless 10 refuse, and so,
amid the shouts OF the soldiers over Gen.
Grants care for their interests, he COM
piled with as good grace as possible, aud
paid back the money. Oar informant,
himself passenger on tho Hope, was
present whom Gen G.. issued the order
above referred TO.
The General upon being informed of
the impositions being praoticed upon fur
ioughed men aud Ulcers, by Steamboat
men, was very indignant. 81 will teach
them, II they need the lesson, said the
gallant General, "that he men who have
p, rlied their lives to open the MIssissip-
pi river for their benefit, cannot be im-
posed upon with impunity." No won
der tnat tue soldiers of tue Army of tho
Mississippi fairly worship their General.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-08-16

Price Williams, of Mobile, sends Da-
Wis his plan for settling tho troubles Of
the nation
The only terms upon which | would
entertain proposition for compromise
would be to let the Southern States go
into secession.
Let Lincoln and Hamlin resign. With
out this feature Of their resignation heed
no Proposition.
That being done, then 10 repeal the
liberty bills, and 70 amend the OousH
tuition so that any State, which failing
to surrender slaves peaoeably, shoud be
DISTINGUISHED in the Prudential olebto-
raj college. But why speak of compro-
mise We are prevented from making
any tender, and they do not think of
surrendering any important principle.
South Carolina will soon put the bali in
motion, and eight or nine olhors will fol-
low rapidly,
Certainly the Republicans were o bad
set Of men in not accepting these terms,
which ring as dictatorially as the orders
OF an oyerseer on cotton plantation
What conclusions are forced upon all
candid men on reading these letters
First That the Southern leaders
spurned the Crittenden Compromise with
contempt, and were resolved to be con-
tent withholding but their continuance in
office. Let Lincoln and Hanlla resign !"
" Let all STATES '0hich refuse TO catch figi-
tie Slaves be disjranobised /" "LET
THE SOUTH HAVE THE RIGHT
TO EXCLUDE ANY CANDIDATE
FOR THE Presidency" LET
THE SOUTH HAVE A VETO ON
EVERY ACT OF CoNGRESSl"
Freemen, will you ever concede any
thing to dictators so arrogant and in
sulting The second conclusion to
which VIC are forced is that the leaders
of the faction known as CONSERVATIVE
Democrats" in the Northern States, are
in feeling and purpose as srrant traitors
as live on this side Of the Ohio river. OF
all the politicians who have ever cursed
the North, the place aud dough-
faces of the Seymour and Reynolds
school are the most detestable.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-08-16
Thc Armross soldier hoy.

The New Albany Ledger relates the
following;
A lady Of this city, who has been con
slant in faithful attentions 20 the sick
and wounded both in this CITY and
Louisville, last night related 10 us an in
cident which, TO have witnessed, could
not have failed 70 touch the most stony
heart. Some weeks since a number of
ladies had provided bounteous supply
of ice cream for che patients in one OF
our hospitals. The cream was handed
around, and the invalids eagerly par
took OF 1t. In one corner of the room.
however, il was notified that the spoon
and saucer had not been touched. On
the bed by the little table containing
them, lay young boy, his features white
as marble, his eyelids dropping and
without movement TO indicate that the
tlickering candle of life had not gone out
forever. A lady present approached the
bed, and gently tanning the pale brow,
whispered, "the poor little fellow is A.
sleep, we must not disturb him"
mo, a'Rm, Pm not asleep" the boy
answered, ia a voice OF the silvsry mel
lowness Of childhood,
Well, do you not like ice cream"
continued the lady, drawing nearer the
bed.
"Very much" replied the boy.
Didn't you sec me place this on your
table" asked the lady, reaching for the
plate
'Oh, yes" be answered tremously.
but shut my eyes aud cried TO my
self"
"Cried my chid2 why, what made
you cry my dearp
"Ah, ma'am if you will pull down the
quilt little, you will see"
The lady did so, and found that he
had no aimsl Both OF them had been
lost in battle, on the bloody field Of
Stone River. Poor little fellow the
sympathy of silence aud tears was all
that could be bestowed upon his wound
ed spirit The remembrance Of sister
and brother, Of father and loving mother,
Of the old play ground az home and
the companions Of his childess frolios,
and playmates Of yOre, was awakened
10 soothe tho fancy of the little sufferer.
His tears we're dried, aud while q emile
lighted up his pale face, be said 10 the
ladies 81 cant 60 back to those now !:
but soon God will give me other arms,
and then up above I'll meet and greet
them all"
The soldisr-bo now "rosts we'll"
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-08-16

The Cleveland Herald heard the other
day Of man apply ing for exemption
from the draft because he had an old
mother who needed his ohorishing care.
To show how much feeling this AAeo-
tiOnate son has for bis old mother, bis
neighbors say be has had her coffin In
the house for over two years He came
70 town with Lad Of wood one daV, and
being unable TO sell IL he oontriVed 10
trade il of with an undertaken for a
cotin--his mother being old might die
suddenly, and then, as TOodl,s says,
show handy It would be TO have IL Ia tho
house" Being Of frugal as well as an
Ingenious turn Of mind he put tho cot
fin in he cellar TO keep turnips in, against
such time az the old lady might "drop
of"
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-08-16

A very remarkable disease seems TO
have made its appearance IN Illinois. In
some portion Of Schuyler county quite
number Of people have recently died Of
IT, The victims are attacked with pains
In some part Of the body, generally In
the hand or arm, and m two or three
days they are dead. One Joung lady
died ia two days, hrr only pain being IN
her fingers A man aEa his wife also
died within q day or two OF each other
10 is called by some the spotted fever"
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-08-16
The Captured Jeff. Davis Corr
resnomdeuce

Ahe GhptuFeu JeAAs Davis Gore
respOndenee,
The indianapolis Journal publishes a
number of very interesting letters found
by our troops at JEFF. Davis residence in
Mississippi. The Journal says
The following letters found among the
private papers Of JEFF, Davis, with
several others of less interest, were
placed in our hands by Capt. G.. w.
Friedley, formerly of the 9th Indiana
Regiment, but Few of Gen. Burbridge's
staff
How much chance Of peace there was
in the Crittenden Compromise, or any
compromise that did not allow the South
the absolute control of the nation, may
be seen in the letters of j d. McPher-
son and Price Williams. The first says,
"What guarantees shall be demanded
LIST, A veto by the South on eUery act of
Congress. I'd, A right to exclude any
candidate from the Presidency" The
other says, 1.-THE only terms upon which
compromise proposition should be en-
tertained are TO let the Southern States
go into secession let Lincoln and Ham
lin resign; repeal all liberty bills, and
amend the Constitution so as 10 disfran-
chise any State that fails TO surrender
fugitive slaves" The Copperheads who
have lied till they were black in the face
about the refusal of Republicans to &C
cept the Critienden compromise causing
the war, may restore their color by
digesiing thoroughly the contents of
these letters. II is very evident from
the revelations thus made that rhe South
was in state of wild exhilaration at the
prospect of establishing vast slave
Government, which no treaties and no
regard for the rights of neighboring
nations could check in its schemes of
sggrandisement and which the neces-
ssry expansion of slavery, and the I'M
scTupulous fllibnstering OF its adven-
turers, would soon extend over all the
tropical regions of the two Americas and
the Gulf.
The first letter is from Elk Governor
Reynolds, of Illinois, distinguished
Democrat, who is leading orator, at
present, st the Conservative" and
"anti- Administration Mass Meetings
held in that State. Reynolds is here
shown to be traitor, but he is doubtless
as good as Vallandigham, Gov. Seymour,
and the rest of their fellows:
LETTER FROM EN- GOVERNOR REYNOLDS, OF
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-08-16
NO 100

The Great vaI-FiIiaI Ingrat,tnas.
ValIandigham is attempting to stab
HE mother country to the heart; but IN
the act OF ingralltude he is true TO his
instincts. Ho is simply acting out his
character. A few years ago, while
drawing a salary Of $4,000 per annum,
as member of Congress, he allowed
bia eyed mother 70 be supported by the
charities Of strangers, as will appear
from the following official copy of
.hurch record:
July IL, 1868.
Asscrs Madison and William PoDrs--
observation-disclosures my so long DELAY
ing 70 answer yoNr favor Of June I7Ih.
IN the matter Of charitable support 10
Mrs. Vallandigham, sc. The delay
was in consequence Of my wish 10 fur
nish you authentic and undoubted evil
dence in the premises.
la reply to my enquiries Of Mr. Geo.
II. Van Gelder, Treasurer Of the Trus-
tees of she General assembly Charitable
Fund, have received the following re-
ply