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The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

"LoYAL LEAGUEs."-The Boston Cou-
rier thus pleasantly stirs up the vaunted
patriotism Of the braggnrts who compose
these organizations: ave see it stated
that there are secret associations, styled
Loyal Leagues, extensively diffused over
this State aud in other States. Indeed.
We quote from an evening paper an ac-
count Of the proceedings Of one Of them
Here, now, is exactly the organization al
ready in existence to furnish without de.
lay the 800, 900 men called for by the
President The men are wanted: the
'Leaguers' ere earnest for the wari they
have the ready means to All up speedily
the quotas required. let them now show
their patriotism and manhood, by coming
forward without delay. Doubtless ma
jority Of the Leaguers are capable Of bear
Ing arms; and surely really patriotic
organization will not be behindhand, at
such crisis, in doing the very thing
which needs to be done, and which they
Of all men are bound to do!
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
ENTERPRISE GOLD AND SILVER
MINING COMPANY.

NOTICE iS hereby given that In accordance with
IN the laws Of the State Of California, the bylaws
Of said Company, and an order duly made. by the
Board Of Trustees OF said Company, will sell at
public auction, at the ofice OF the Treasurer Is. b.
Peton), At Peltons Hotel, the Oooma road, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, on Tuesday, January 18th, A.
D. 1884, to the highest bidder, for cash, payable In
United sa~tess sSr@A AAA ANSss s1t%. so wanV OF the
SHIFTS tne eaPISaf stock or said Enterprise Goa
and Silver Mining Company, standing In the names
of the following stockholders will be necessary to
pay all assessments now due from said parties, to-
gether with all expenses OF advertising and sale,
less said Assessments are previously paid:
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
Henry Clay cold and a,,v.r 1r,D,,

Henry Clay Gold and Silver Mining
Company Great MoguI District, Am ador County,
Caiifornla.-Notice is hereby given that By reSOlu
tlon adopted BY the Board Of Trustees Of the Henry
held on this day, an assessment (No 81 Of twenty.
nve (2ol cents was levied upon every share Of the
capital stock Of said Company, to be paid in gold
coin oi the United States, Immediately to the Secre-
taTy, at the ONCE, %O6 Montgomery street. Sc Fran
cisco. JOHN W GOTJI,D aaciv
San Francisco, Dec IS, 1s68.-9Od
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
BLUE LEDGE GOLD AND SILVER
QUARTZ MINING COMPANY.

NOTICE is hereby given that, at . meeting Of the
IN Board Of Trustees Of the above Company, held
the 9th day Of December 1868, assessment mo.
81 Of dollar and ffty cents per share levied
and made payable Immediately, in gold coin, to the
Secretary, at the once Of The Company, In COoma,
or 10 v. b. Post, Room No. IS, Lucas A Turner's
building, northeast corner Of Montgomery and
Jackson streets, San Francisco.
By order Of the Board Of Trustees.
A. 81. @. DENVER, eec'y.
celoma, Dec. 1ltb, 1ses.-4w
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
GENERAL GRANT MINING
COMPANY.

NOTICE Is hereby given that, on TUESDAY, the
IN 18th day OfJANUARY, 1884. at two O'Clock P.
there will be sold, al public suction, at the ofiee
capital stock Of said Company, standing in the
names Of the following persons as may be necessary
to pay all assessments nov due. from said ue rties
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paid
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
CONSTITUTION COPPER AND
SILVER MINING co.

NOTICE Is hereby given that sufficient number
Of shares Of the capital stock Of the above Com
pany, standing In the name Of p. J. Meyer, will be
sold at public auction, to the highest bidder at the
Carlboo House, on Monday, December 20th, 1868, at
Q O'Clock P. M., As will be necessary to pay an
sessment (No y OF thirtytwo cents per share now
due from said P. ]. Meyer, together with the ex-
penses Of advertising aud sale.
P. J. Meyer, 150 shares, amount due. .$4S 90
By order of the Board Of Trustees.
GEO. KEEP PHART, Sec'y.
CaribOo House, Nov. 9th, 1s63.-ts
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
CLINCH GOLD AND SILVER
MINING COMPANY.

NOTICE Is hereby given that, at meeting Of the
IN Board Of Trustees, held on the 18th day OF De-
cember 1858, assessment Of twenty five cents per
was levied, made payable Immediately, in
gold eon to the Secretary, a. the ONCE Of the Com
pany, ia Coloma.
By order Of the ROaxd Os Trustees.
e. 81. O. DENVER, See,y
Coloma, Dec. lsth, 1s6s.-4w
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
@tning Companies.
BIG CANON COPPER MINING
COMPANY.

NOTICE b hereby given that the nrSt annual
IN meeting Of the stock holders, Of the Big Canon
Copper Mining Company, for the election Of Board
Of Trustees and other business viii be held at their
once. in the City Of Placervllle, Saturday, the
18th day Of January, A. D. 1854, at 10 o'clock A. NJ
By order Of the Board Of Trustees.
SILAS b. SMITH, secy.
Plscerville, Dec. 18th, 1s63.-td
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
BLUE LEDGE GOLD AND SILVER
QUARTZ MINING COMPANY.

NOTICE is hereby given that, on TUESDAY,
~ the 18th day Of JANUARY, 1854. at two
O'Clock, 7. NJ there Will be sold, at public auc-
tiOn, At the ONCE Of the Company, in Coloma so
many shares IN the capital stock Of said Company
standing in the names Of the following peTsonS, as
may be neee1sary to pay all assessments now due
from Said parties. together with all expenses Of
Advertising and sale, unless said assessments and
charges are previously paid:
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
BRIDGE NOTICE,

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
N Dorado County, California, q their mectInS on
the nrst Monday in February, 1854, for license 70
keep . Toll Bridge across the South Pork OF the
American River At Chill Bar, IN saId county, ,for one
year. L, kEEG.
DsssnSsr I0th, 1ess.-In
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
CONSTITUTION COPPER AND
SILVER MINING co.

NOTICE is hereby given to the stockholders of
IN the above Company, that, at a meeting Of the
Trustees, held on the 26th day Of November, 1863,
an assessment mo. q Of thirty-two cents TO the
share Of capital stock asleved, payable forthwith,
in United States coin to the Secretary, at the Carl
boo House, In III Dorado County.
By order OF the Board Of Trustees.
GEO. KEPHART, Sec'y.
Cariboo House, Nov. 26th, 1868 -4W
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
AYERS SARSAPARILLA.

De1tLity, Dyspepsia and Indigestion, HrssNDIIds
Rose or st. AnLhOny's Fire, and indeed tie aOAOIs
class Of complaints arising from hmpwrtty Of GkS
BlO0d
This compound will be found great promoter o
health, when taken in the spring. to expel the foul
humors which tester In the blood at that season Of
the year. BY the timely expulsion Of them many
ranking disorders are nipped In the bud. Multi.
'udeS, can BY the aid Of this remedy, spare them
selves from the endurance d foul eruptons aud ul-
cerous sores, through which the system will strive to
rid itself Of CorruptiOns II not assisted to do III
through the natural channels Of the body By an ale
teratiVe medicine. Cleanse out the VItiated blood
whenever you md its impurities bursting through
the skin In pimpes, eruptons, sores; cleanse 10
whenever Is foul, and your feelings will tell yoA
when. Even where no particular disorder, b Ielo
people enjoy better health, and live longer, for
cleansing the blood. Keep the blood healthy, and
all Is well but with this pabuum Of life disordered,
there can be no lasting health. Sooner or later
something must go wrong, and the great machinery
ofllfe ID 6is0rdered or OverthrOWn.
During late years the public have been misled ~
large bottles, pretending to give quart OF Extract
Of Garsaparilla for dollar. Most Of these have
been frauds upon the sick for they not only contain
little, II any, Sarsaparlla, bat often no curative
properties whatever Hence, bitter and painful dia.
appointment has followed the use Of the various az
tracts Of Sarsapari!la which aOOd the naFkeA upt&
the name itself is justly despised, ana has kssona
SynonomOus With impOstiOn and cheat. 6lia Ne.
call this compound earsapaKlla ana iplsna.ie -
ply such remedy aa shall FeAcRs he naFsAuW ~
we have ground Tor believing e las vFtaes VAi7h
are irresistible by the ordinary run Of the dipeass
Prepared By Dr.. / o. AVER AGO., IOvsll. Aa.ss.
Price o1 per bottles six bottles in enc packags, CO
sold BIZ -
:. White and R. }. Van YOOrhiss %. RIses..
NV. Cunningham, GeOrEetswn; sy
II. D. Hindman, n Dorado;
B. Mcdonald 4 co.. GAeTsnenlo;.
Crane bingham. een EfsncIsees ana sIl aAalsEs
In medicine. ''' S, - =
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
Special anG GsntraE Notices.
MOTHERS! MOTHERs!I
MOTHERS


MOTHERS O9!!
DON'T FAIL to procure lGRs. wINsLOW's
SOOTHING SYRUP for CHILDREN TEETH
ING. This valuable preparation is the pFsssrip-
tiOn Of one Of the best fehsalS physicians and
nurses in the United States, and has been used
for thirty years with never failihg safety and cue
cess BY millions Of mothers and children, from the
fesbls infant Of one week old to the adult.
1t not only relieves the child from pain, bat In
VigOrates the stomach and bowels. eorfeets aeidity
and gites tone aud energy to the whole system
1t will almost instantly relieve
GEIPINos IN fAR BOWELS AND WIND CHoLIc.
We believe it 10 the Beet and Safest Remedy in
the World, in all cases Of DYsENTERY and d.
ARRHGA IN CHILDREN, whether IL arises
non teeehing or any other cause.
Pull directions for using will sesouPAny sash
bOttla. None genuine unless the fac ainils IOf
CURTIS D PERKINS, New York, is on the cut
eide wrapper.
sOld By al Medicine Dealers. Prineipal Once,
4S Day street, New York.
Price only IS cents per bottle.
REDINGTON 4 CO.,
4l6 and 4lo Front st., San Francisco,
auglmA AEeRNs fer CaH6oFnis,
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

The Physician 10 often blamed for
want in when the dIsa ppoint
ment In the recovery OF the sick is - be traced to
the administering impure medicines. Robert White
apothecary, iS paying particular attention TO the
physicians prescriptions and family
recipes, from medicines of undoubtsd purity Robert
White, Medical HAN, 10 appointed agent for most
Of the ge zine Patent Medicines.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
The Medicine for Glt seasons.

DIR. ROBACK's STOMACH BIrTERs.-We profess to
have more than superficial knowledge OF the heal
ing art, and while we are fully prepared to admit
that humbug Is but another word for and
therefore, do not allow any or notice
to appear In our paper, that has the least tendency
to corrupt the human mind, We are always glad to
recommend what we believe to be . real boon to So
cety, and having made an experimental use Of Dr.
Roback's Stomach BltterS, We bear our testimony to
their real, genuine and very beneficial use. Dr. R'S
6itters Tar surpass any preparation Of the kind We
have ever used; and We urge all who need n mild
SAFE and most agreeable tonic, to try this medicine
at once II you try 1t once, you will be sure to try
1t again. IL Just the thing for the stomach in hot
weather.-[Eaton (0hio) Democrat, Of May 80, '6l.
See Advertisement. aukQd
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

The following certificates, Aheretofore sold for
former assessments, are delinquent for assessment
No. I, as follows, and will be sold for the amount
due, with costs, at the time and place above
named:
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
ORLEANS HOTEL,
Corner Main and saeransntO Streets,
PLACERvILLE, CALIFORNIA,
j. II. Vanderbilt. Proprietor
(Pormsrly Of the Cary HOuSsl

THE HOUSE having been thoroughly overhauled
L remOdeled and newly furnished with elegant
furniture, We are prepared to accommodate the
travelling public In ner style than any hotel 10 the
city Having had extensive experience ~ caterer,
all who may be pleased to patroniSe the House can
not fail TO be well cared for.
Every department Of the House will be kept In
such \ manner AZ to make It second to NONE In the
State.
s$s STAGES arrive At and depart from the
Orleans from and to all parts Of the State.
.,.............,.,....,..""..oO cts.
h0ug1nR and 10
|" House open all night. 1ln
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

Palmyra Lodge, No. ISL, F.. T. A. NJ.
hold their regular meetings on Tuesday nights next
preceding the full moon OF each month, in the new
Hall, Upper Placervllle. Albrethren In good stand.
ing are invited to attend.
CHARLES D. HANDY, W..
J. MCKINLEY, Secretary.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

- The undersigned having again taken IA
e:i charge of the Placer Hotel, respectfully 6.3
%-Assolicits the patronage Of his old friends Sns
and the public generally, and them that no
pains shall be spared TO rsnder the Placer pleasant
home to all its patrons.
TIE PLACER HOTEL, situated in the very heart
OF the business portion Of Placervile, offers supe-
riOr inducements to residents and the travelling pub
lie. The TABLE will always be supplied will the
best viands to be had In the market, and the Lodg-
ing department will ever be clean and comfortable.
9T Prices in accordance with the times.
july4 RICHARD KIENNE.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

Catholic Church.-Rev. J. LarEAn
will Ofhciate in Georgetown on every hrst Sunday
Of the month also, in COomG Church on the third
Sunday. Divine service commences at 10, A. n.
Vespers, in st. Patrlck's Church, PlAcerville, on
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

Dy order Of the Board Of Trustees.
A. ST. c. DENVER, Secy.
Coloma, Dec. 18th, 1s63.-td
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

assortment OF
Autumn and Winter Clothing
Consisting Of -
Fine Black Beaver Overcoats, Business
and Frock Coats.
Fine Cashmere Suits Doeskin and Cas-
simere Pants;
A Splendid Assortment of Velvet, Silk
and Cloth Vests;
Also, a Fine Assortment of Silk, Beaver,
and Cashmere Hats;
A Varied Assortment of Boots, Shoes
and Caters, from the best Manu-
factories in the East, consulting OF
Benkert's, Wings, Godfrey's. etc.
Also, Q Complete Assortment Of Boys
Clothing and Furnishing Goods.
Also, on hand, a Large Assortment of
of DlfeSent Colors and Superior
Quality;
Constantly on hand a good Assortment
of Trunks, Valises, Leather and
Carpet Bags;
Also Fine Assortment Of Indian Rub
Der Goods, consisting of Leggings,
Boots, Goats, Pants and OvershoeS.
COLTS PISTOLS, of all sizes, constantly
on hand.
~ THE HIGHEST PRICE "a
PAID FOR
GOLD DUST & COUNTY ORDERS.
01rThankful TO my patrons for former favors,
respectfully ask continuance Of the same and will
spare no effort to merit their APPRECIATION.
s. BAMBERGER,
Next door to Postofice Main street.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
Gburrbrss GbaritabIe @rners.

PLACERVILLE. Divine Service at the Court House
every Sunday morning, At 10H o'clock Sunday School
at same place, at n O'Clock, ?. NJ COLOMA--Service
on the first and third Sunday evenings Of the month";
at o'clock FL DORADO-Services on the second
and fourth Sunday evenings Of the month. at seven
O'Clock. DIAMOND sPRINGS-ServIce on the sec.
Ond and fourth Sundays OF each month. at O'Clock
?. n. @. G, PIERCE MInfster
Residence, Cary House, PlacerviIle. je23
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
SPECIAL NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned, are
N requested to call at the store Of Mr.. A. KAHN,
with whom have left my accounts, and settle.
All accounts not paid at the expiration of a month
from the date of this notice, will be placed In the
hands Of an officer for collection.
ISAAC 8. TITUS.
Placervie, October 18th, 1s6S.-lm
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

Masonic NOtice.--Stated NJ etinRs OF
Fl Dorado Lodge, No. 26, are held At Masonic HALL
on the Monday OF or next preceding the Full Moon
in each month.
FREDERICK r. BARss, W. II.
JANIsoN NJ. GRAHTuAM, Secretary.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

MaSOntc.-.Sterra Nevada Council,
No. 40, of Royal and Select Masters, holds stated
meetings on the evening Of the first Tuesday Of
each month, in Masonic Hall, PlAeefSille.
ISAAC s. TITUS, I. /. NJ.
JAMES L. WEYMOUTH. Recorder.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25


Be CIvH.-A few days since dispatch
was received by . gentleman in Boston
from the West, in which his CORES
pOndent requested the receiver to instant
" inform Q merchant in . neighboring
city regarding certain affairs which had
an important bearing on bis pecuniary in
terest. Without delay the gentleman rode
out Oftown and called upon the merchant,
who received him In . most unkindly
manner, without allowing him preiimi-
nary word, told him ITO come to the sub.
jest Of bis business ct once, and then
clear 0utl" Naturally irritated at such
= TeStsD,I. ) the geOtIShan left the mer-
- WHanting room, without exchang-
lekFd with him. The consequence
eommoiI clAO laek ofinformatiOn which
ths merchaSility would have furnished
ave thOBFGnt has since cost him twenty.
SS~~- ~
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

+ Ta1 az "Aaaiaistrasis6 Union Party" is
ae aIs.e0t ac~ that sGoisDt association, the
a .O''y tn'sVss. I'm being more numer-
~ 0O'o Ters formed ior pluDdsr.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

Chapter, No. l6 holds Its regular meetings in Ma
sonic Hall, on the evening Of the nrst Wednesday
Of each month. All Companions in good standing
will be cordially welcomed.
WILLIAM A. JANUARY, NJ. Z. II. p.
s.. TIrCs, Secretary.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

1. o. o. .F.-FraAklin Lodge, No. "A,
l. Q. o. y, meets every Friday evening, In Odd
Fellows Hail. Stony Point, Main St., PlacervilIr
All Brethren in good standing are cordially invited
to attend.
MAX. sCHELKLE, N G.
THEODORE EIeTELDT, sR, X. b.. octlO
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
c rim @
THE ABOVE COMPLAINTS.

AHE AbOEE CUMFLAINIb.
These Bitters are the poor man1a
friend, saving him many doctorf
bills, as well rs the rich man's solacs
and comfort; invlgoratIng the weak
and debilitated, driving away melans
eholy, and making q life OF misery
one Of unallCyed enjoyment.
The bitters have been introduced
and are being used, not only in the
hospitals, but among the soldiers, as
an Appetizer, Tonic and RegulatOe
OF the System throughout the
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
Gents Furnishing Goods
8. BAMBERGER.

DEGS leave to inform the citizens Of Plncerville
ID and vicinity, that he has just received a large
assortment Of
Autumn and Winter Clothing
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
r

e. - AND -, man in In.
AccOunt Book Mantg, says an
dds, the
- Blanks of all kinds printof the globe
desired pattern.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
Army Of the North,

WIN By and with the consent Of The hikhs
AV(ZrN est Government authority.
r ZN% UARANTEE.-Inp polnt d
ZMI strength, / will guGFauteO my bleaaFa
81 ! I ]
MON<1 &to contain q larger properties az real
SI//A 0medicinal ingredients and virtues
WIN than any other saOmAch BitteSs ~
AE/ the market; and BY comparison with
0nIL others 1t will be seen at once, that
0b1N they are STRONGER, and upon trial
will be found more elheient than all
others. They are agreeable to the
taste, invigoratlng In effect made OF
good materials, and an article that
all my customers purchase the seeA
Ond s'1OV Hsih eQaaI satisfaction.
1t has been my purpose to put
forth IN article that will please an
q; = ] ]: ! ! : !
a e my customers and honestly do ell
~ AZ y that Is claimed for them. viii nok
Nhvp publish. or make any claims for these
I.~N Bitters that are not consistent, Or
WIN that their virtues will not warrant.
NGI Each bottle Contains, a. represent
y HN ed, ONE FULL QUART, thus giving
- ! !: !: : !: :: :
NV a to every person, as regards the
MS///AS y quantity the worth Of the money
tS//<//RW invested.
AE/ Let everybody try them; and they
0AW will be fully convinced Of the truth
0S-2 Of the above statements.
G. w. ROBACK, Proprietor.
Sold by Wholesale and retail Druggists, Liquor
Dealers and Grpcers everywhere.
REDINGTON b CO., SOLE AGENTS. <le
and AIS, Front st., San Francisco. auga9isAm
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25
GIStbtng. pru GGsSs, Etc.

The Taste end OharAoteR Of the Melton
10 Best Known by its Costume.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

. clip The following from the Reese
The mountain Democrat., 1863-12-25

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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1863-02-26

March Term, lSG2--Joscph savinr, and Jos,
cph Hutton.
April Term, IsG2.--A. ]. Nicholas, and
PleasanfLanham,
Nav Torn, IS62--Richard Foster and 10.
soph Henderson.
June Term, fS62--Jas. W Mines and Allen
Scbrell
August Term 1862 II. 7 Caruthers, and
A, n. Curry,
September Term, 1921, Chapman aud
James ". Nash.
October Term, ls6?--D. s. Montague z
rriidy
December Term. 1862 Joseph Henderson
and W, 7. Vintroux
January Term, 1861. @, Harrison, and
A. j, Nicholas.
February Term, 1892, Elkios, and Isaac
IR shank
March Term, lsG3--wm, Cash, and Landou
Chapman,
April Term, ls67--AlCn scbrcll and Isaac
\, Shank.
May Term, ls63--D, S, Montague, aud ?,
Elkins.
June Term, iSG3--Hcnry 7, Curuthcrs, r
and Foster
/ August Term; 1861 VIM, T vmhoux and
+, Lanhom
September Term, Is63--A n. Curry, and
z Priddy,
October Term, lS63--Joscph sayinc, and
VIM Cash.
December Term, 1863 J c. Harrison and
II. I. Ca.ruhcrs.
January Term, lSGi--Isaac r, Shank, and
James W. Mines.
February m-lsGi--James NJ. Nash aud
A N Curry
MnrchTcrm, lsGi--L, Chapman, and 10.
scph Hutton,
ApDl Term ls6i--R. Foster and q. Priddy
May Term, lSGi--JoscphSOvnc and Joseph
Hol dorson,
June Term lS6l--J @, Harrison, and Vim
Cash
TESTE;
GEO, r, MONTAGUE, Clerk
March, 1889,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1863-02-26
From the Missouri Republican.
con. Grnnrs Internal Improtements.


Gen. Grants Internal improvements.
Military necessity is the mother Of iu-
yonlion. If it knows no law, it f:e'
quenlly exhibits an acquaintance with
other branches OIL science. This necessi.
ty is now mixing ploytling Of our
grand aquatic highway, the Mississippi,
snd Gen. Grant has inaUgurated a sys'
tom of "iuternal Improvements which
in peaceful times would produce wonder
and ama2emeOt. At military school ca.
lets are taught how to span rivers oud
mailer stream, but the tuition does not
generally embrace instruction in regard
. the means Of taking great water cour
ses oul of their beds, aud diyeriug them
into other channels Than their own
The whole country is familiar by this
time with the project of cutting ditch
through the rain land opposite Vicks'
burg, by which it is hoped to force the
current Of the Mississippi into 40 unac.
cusLomed course, and allow vessel, TO
pass down tho river without going with,
/ in range Of the enemy's battery on Wal.
nut Hill and vicinity But it appears
that this is not the only enterprise on
foot for the circumyention Of the rcb
els. Some days ago Gen. Grant sent m
order to Gen. Sherman at Helena, 10
open . channel to the CoIdwatcr River,
through which It is designed to forward
boats into The Iallhacbic, and thence
into the Yazoo and TO tho rear Of Vicks.
burg. We learn dat on the lth inst,
five hpndraj NOS Hsts set 10 work with
spades and other implements to breok
the levce across Yazoo Bayou, which
done, it is expected that in the present
stage Of the Mississippi, the whole coun.
try will be Immediately overfowed. Il
was thought the work could be acaom.
pIlshed in forty light hours.
Yn2o Bayou or Pass is eight mile,
below Helena, at what is called Monte
2umaBcud, Formerly 1atboats were nov
gated through this pass, and enabled tc
float through an immense section of fer.
tile country distance of nearly three
hundred miles. A large branch of the
Tallohotchie almost joins Yzo Pass,
and when the mississippi overaows there
is an abundance Of water in that region
as may well be believed. The water
level Of Mississippi is now about len feet
above the country on the east side,
which is only protected BY levce arti.
fciolly formed, and the drifts and debris
which have accumulated. The Talla.
hotchaie is navigoble far up, and The va.
ZOO, which is formed Of the Tallahatcher
and YaIlabusha, is navgable for the lor
gest sized steamer. The success of this
daring enterprise viii probably cut off a
large part of the supplies of the enemy at
Vicksburg, by enabling mosquito fleet
TO capture the rebel steamboats, on the
Yazoo, and will render other aid 10 the
operation of the main body of tho army
in tue pro'ecu ion of the siege.