The mountain Democrat., 1863-01-03
r1rn orrx AND COUNTY.

ed We otd thW oy way OF burpNso. w
desired TO make some change in the DEnOCRAT
at the commencement Of the new year, snC
being too poor to purchase . new dress, an'
afraid to enlarge lest too grsat u G&ew Of pros
perity 10 an "Outlawed" paper might be con
Strued iutoseouiempi Gor the authority Of th'
BAshaw Of three tails" at Sacramento, vi
determlued to make show Of humility, and 81
have cut down our fair proportions. We in
tend that our paper shall continue to be, wha
Il has heretofore been, the best paper published
in the county and though smaller across hi
back aud not so deep in the chest as heretofore
- well muscIsd and as gritty as ever. We
do not intend to increlse our subscription price
or advertising rates in consequence Of thii
change, bet she'll look to the just appreciation
BY the Public Of enterprise and energy, ET our
reward.
ADVERYIsg.-Those OF our business men who
did not advertise dsrisS tRe-aId year. should
make now a fair start 10 the right direction.
They should cease to hide their light under a
busbel, but through the papers, let it 50 shine
that ell may know what they wish TO do for
the good of their fellows. Many men from
small beginnings, by judicious advertising
have acquired great wealth and influence.
while others, by n contrary course, have sunk
q fair capital before they became known to the
community in which they have gone 10 sleep
the moth and dust consuming their undisturb-
ed wares. The DENocRAr has larger circu
- latiOn in Fl Dorado county ibAn any other
paper, and is therefore the best advertising
medium for all who Wish TO make their busi-
ness known 10 our people. II is true that,
owing to the usurpations Of despOtism, and the
disregard Of postmasters TO their oath Of Office
but to no fault of ours-our paper at present
cannot be circulated abroad but that dues
not initiate against its efficiency an advertis-
ing medium, for our traders and mechanics do
not expect to do business in San Francisco, nor
to end their customers 10 San Diego-but here
in Placerville and El Dorado county, where
erybody who has dollar and whose custom
is worth gaining, reads the DEMocRAr, AID if
be does not take it, nips 1t from his neighbor.
Nor YEr.-Lest unsophistica,cd people who
have seen the postmaster's boast Of having
robbed the mails of the MoUNrAIx DEMocRAr,
should fear to send greenbacks or checks by
post, we feel it our duty To state that ten
dullar piece, forwarded to us from Virginia
City by mail, has safely come to hand. We do
not believe that Mr.. Rogers would steal a bank
note or . check yet, but when soul is once
launched on the sea of crime there is no telling
how long voyage may be necessary to bring
it into port.
DoS'F LlEE i've learn that many of the
residents on COloma aud Bee streets don't like
the idea Of being taxed at present in accord.
ance with the provisions Of City Ordinance No.
l4s, and intend to present a remonstrance
against the Ordinance to the Common Council
There are q few property holders on those
streets, who will be greatly benefited BY the
proposed improvements, while none will be
damaged except in the amount of the tax paid.
Should not oil good citizens be willing to give
. neghbor lift!
MUDDY.-Since the heavy rain of Tuesday,
our streets have been visited BY our old but by
no means welcome acquaintance, mud. The
crossings on Main street, however, can still be
found by diving. Should any of our friends
wish il, they can doubtless procure subm arine
armor In San Francisco which would effectuaI.
ly prevent their drowning while attem ptipg to
find the crossings.
FIREMAN has so well answered the veto ot
the ordinance providing a salary for the Chief
Engineer, that we are content to let the mat
ter rest for the present at least. See his COM
municAtiOn in another column.
OK our first page will be found brief
sketch Of the atrocities perpetrated on the Is.
land Of st. Domingo during the servile Insur-
rection there. Let those who indorse Lincoln
invitation to the negroes of the South to in
augurate similar scenes, read and reflect upon
It. II may open their eyes to the horid conse.
queuces Of their favorite policy and soften
their hearts to better feeling towards that
unhappy portion of our common country.
TIE LUNCH spread out at the Greyhound, ev-
cry evening, attracts . crowd of visitors to
that popular sOloOu. Black is certainly sue.
ceseful caterer II one may judge by the number
OF his patrons, who, IL massed iu body, would
be sufficient for grand corps de armee. The
slight brigade" does not belong to his corps
10. o. F.-Ataregular meeting of Franklin
Lodge, No. "a, held on Friday evening, Dec.
26th, the following named gentlemen were
elected officers for the ensuing term John D.
Boop, N. G.. Eugene Beckman, V.G.; Henry
Wunsch, R. s.; s. Harris, T.
MORNING STAR Lodge. No. 20, 1. o. o. F., at
its regular meeting. held at Odd Fellows Hall,
in this city, on Saturday evening last, elected
as officers for the ensuing term: S. J. Fryer.
N. c.; VIM. =. Burns, v. c.; s. A. Penweil,
R. S.; l.. Tannenwald, T. The officers elect
will be installed by D. D. G. NJ, NJ. X. Shearer
this evening. All brothers in good standing
are fraternally invited to be present.
REuNoN.-A glorious time had the gentle
men of Confidence Engine Company at thei
Hall in this city on New Years day. Wine
wit, continent and song flowed freely ant
gracefully aud bountifully. The courteous
Foreman of the Company, Alex. Hunter, Esq.
presided. The large hall was filed with mem
bers of the company and their guests. an d the
all enjoyed themselves finely. A basket o.
champagne, the gift of Messrs. Lynch and Ell
kus, OF Virginia City, both old members Of ih,
company and the former, a few years ago
Chief Engineer Of our Fire Department, wa
speedily disposed of in bumpers to the absent
10 the evening fine ball, well attended an,
greatly enjoyed. closed the festivities of th,
day.
AcKNowLEDGNENr.-We are indebted to ou
ancient bachelor friend, ]. Farchild, for
complimentary ticket to an Eighth Of Junuary
Ball TO be gwen By our thin friend Creque, a
Centreville.
THERR will be q meeting of El Dorado Com
mandery, for drill on Thursday evening next