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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-09

Does Europe gain experience IN tho loss OF
this first Of the iron clad war0nonsterss II is evident she
sank the weight of her iron plating. II made her
vulnerable in her fight with the Merrmac but caused her
loss when disabled In the open ocean Tho seas that
washed her deck found their way down her funnel
she was waterlogged and sank. In this the
application Of the Oldest expeden oc defence has
produced something like repetition OF disaster well
known warfare. In certain circumstances the
weightr his armor fatal the horseman who could
defy sword and spear The iron batteries that fight
smooth water without risk are in imminent peril at
sea, even with enemy but the wind and waves. The
first two vessels Of the class have both persisted, and
both inglorously The Merrimac destroyed
purposely, 10 escape capture The Monitor has dis
appeared In that would not have been fatal TO
less formidable. Yct both did remarkable service
great war; and have left their in OF the
most important chapters in naval history. The loss OF
the Monitor has excited enough attention 20 occasion
Official inquiry into the OF the disaster and
q the crew escaped, il may BIO possible TO ascertain
whether any neglect contributed TO IT, But In the
count OF the wreck II stands, there seems nothing
expcabe. She not buoyaat enough TO live In sea
not excessively high but such may be expected on
coast any of the year. We taught most
rdiu1ile by the Monitor, and must accept the
evidence OF defects well the proofs Of advantages
In American intelligence there items n
showing POLITICAL military and financial difficulties OF
ordinary magnitude; yet doubt II any Of th ,oI at
tract as much notice as the loss Of the Monitor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-09
Mr. Ltncoin'a Allies In Exeter Hail.
BRITISH PHOTOGRAPH OF ruB BRITISH ABoLrrIoNrsrs
TO-DAY.

IFrom the London Tmes Jan, 10l
Tho vivacious aud waggsh President and his
sombre and sad belongings, his Cabinet his Copgrcrs and
his rotous and exubcrant press, have all pssscd with
clumsy confusion, changing a. their leader chs from
attitude attitude from grmace TO gmace never being
Al any moment natural or true but always being con
sistent in certain uniformity OF eontortion. Most OF
thcse attitudes required the pegrQ o. an
ACCESSORY and AZ this mom6ht Rr. lincoln And all bis
company walking across tho world stage arm
with rather reluctant negro each "conscrpt Yankeei
however having his tongue thrust 10 hs cheek Of
his thumbs pointed esstwards over b shoulder and M
Sgr OF Ms other baud upon his lius Az the actors arc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-09
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

SATURDAY, Feb. 7-6Pn
AsHKs.-Saies made Of 40 bbls at 8xc. for pots
and sac. a DC. for pearls Stock, $50 bbls.
BRKaDsrurFs.-Fiour heavy and lower with sales
OF $500 bbls State and Western 100 do Southern anA
TOO do Canadian within our rcv;zed ranOe-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-09

Marriage OF Marshal CanrObcrt.
Marshal Canr0bert married the 10th of January
to Mss Mcdonnell at the British Embassy Paris and
also the chapel OF the Senate All the French mashas
now in Paris were present at the ceremony.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
STOCK STOLEN!
$500 90 REWARD

StT0LEN from the corral OF the subscriber AZ
- miles east of Diamond Springs, on the Emigrant
Road, ON the night of the 2lst inst, the following
animals, to wit:
One Sorrel American Horse, mark or
brand on left hin resembling the figure 7, about ten
years old and II hands high. He is natural PAGER.
A Brown Horse, black name and tail, IA
years old, Spanish brand on the left hip, and new
scar on the ieId near the left ear-caused by the
bridle bunch on the near etlocG joint, and saddle
marks on his back. He Is about Il hands high.
A Dark Brown Mare Mule, small star on
the forehead, right shoulder sore-caused by the
collar large, full eyes, neck unusually large about
IL years old, middling size.
A Light Gray Mare Mule, about years
DID, middng size, little lame IN the right hip with
small limbs. No marks or brands remembered. .--
A Sorrel Mare Mule, about years old
branded U. s. on the left shoulder numerous saddle
marks ON the sides and back, whip marks Oh the
right hin, small neck and head.
The above are all work animals, heavy shod all
rOaBd. The mules all fat and the horses in fair
working order.
will pay $25 each for the recovery Of the ami
mails and $l75 for the arrest and conviction OF the
thief or thieves W. BARTRAM
PIaccrvillc, Nov Goth, lS62-tf
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
Ed. HALL, Secretary.

THE editor Of the New York Express
who has had twenty-five wears Of cXpe-
rience of lighting the D,uIocracy, says:
"If there be anything the Democrats
can stand, without "i"c!is Or whiting, 1t
is hard names and what is curious,
these hard names become the slogans OF
their party, and a1crwar. intensely pop
ular. The original division Of parties III
this country, after lfs7, the era ct the
Constitution, was Federal and lie,
publican The FedcraiSts' nicknamed
the Republicans Democrats, and they
took the name and made it a popular
Tord in our American language, while
originally the early RepubiitanS deemed
in term Of reproach. We, old Wings,
along in lS30-32 christencd all the Dem
ocrats Loco locos.' The Express peo-
pie gave them the name, because they
used locofoco matches III Tammany Hall
to rel;ght up that hall-when the saS
was shut OTTO clear them out. The ras-
Gals accepted Qua nickname, locoioco, and
made it popular Now, tie abolilionists
arc christening thr Democrats Copper
heads and ii they prcSist in 1t, we
should be at all surprised - Hn! copper
head a word as popular as Democracy,
for whatever abolilionism gangs to or
embraces it kills. ana whatever it nick.
names it makes shLbolcth in popular
ity. We, Old Line Whig|, then, and
Democrats, accept the name Of cop
perheadS.' Consider us corpc!hcads.'
Call US 'coppcraead,'
Coppcrhcad then let it be It's L
cry expressive DESIGNATION.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

WHAT Is A LOYAL LEAGUER "A man
whose patriotism is measured by his off.
cial position under the Government, or
by the amounts Of money received for
Government contracts.
A man who desires that every one else
should go to the war, but who il unwil.
ling to risk his own precious body within
reach of either cannon or rifle ball.
y man who insists that we should sup
port the President as much when he is
wrong as when he is right, and who as
scrts that the Emancipation Proclamation
is a capital war measure.
The man who regards the Conscrip-
s.. - AAf4.-;L piSS ultra Of COngEes-
>iDhA legislation, but who would rather
pay three hundred dollars any time than
shoulder musket.
The man who, to subdue the South,
and hold it in military subcction, would
burden the laboring classes Of the North
with a system of taxation even more op-
prrssiye than that Of any E0:apsaG c2,,'..'-
Try.
The man who SCOTS at such thing as
freedom of discussion when employed
against the policy Of the Administration,
and who would hang every citizen that
was in favor Of peace.
The tax collector Of the Custom House
official, the Post Office clerk, ct hoe ge-
nus Omne, who Sustains the AdminiStra-
ton ecause it Sustains them.
The man who contends that the con-
>crvative minority are in the wrong, and
the radical minority are in the right.
The man who is caIIous- hearted with
regard 10 the deSolation brought upon
thogsandS Of northern homes by this
crucl, UNNECESSARY, fratricidal and Aboli-
ton war.
The man who di>rcgards the lessons
# the past and the hopes Of the future {;
upon whose ear the warnings Of the great
statesmen of the country have fallen un-
hccded, and who cares not how soon the
Republic may be converted into despot-
isn.- metropolitan Record.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
S-T-Is6O-X.
BRAKES PLANTATION BITTERS

They purify, strengthen. and invgorate.
They create a healthy appetite.
They are an antidOte to change Of water and
dict.
They overcome effects of dissipation and late
hours.
They strengthen the system and enliven the
mind.
They prevent miasmatic and Intermittent
fcvcrs.
They purify the breath and acidity Of the
stomach
They cure dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, and Choler
Morhus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They the best Bitters in the world. They
make the weak man strong, ant are erhdU~t,d hI
t,re'S gret ysstorer. They are made of pure ST
Crox Rum, the celebrated Calslya Bark, roots
and herbs, and 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 Groccrs.
Druggists, Hotels and Saloons. +. II. DRAKE 4
Co., New York. CRANE & BRIGHAM, Agents,
San Francisco. tuly4-eowlyl
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
FINE ARTS +!

VISITORS To SAN FRANCISCO should not miss
' to call at the largest FINE ART STORE in San
Francisco, where they are able to find an immense
variety Of ine Engravings, Autographs, Photo.
graphs, (framed or Unframed, AmbrOtypes, Cartes
de Visite Studies, superior Materials for Printing
and Ora wing, all at very moderate prices.
R00S L WUNDERLICH,
Depot of Goup Co.,
2l9 Montgomery street, (Russ Bock,)
may9m San Francisco.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

i irrI.uN,> thus describes the New
YnA,t,: "lnr hcobl.e dey 90 about
IT, s,hrcct> n, day, cheating each oder,
a,a dcy ca" dat pjlhinc>s,
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
The Medical and Surgical Institute

The Medical and Surgical Institute
of DR.. L. J. CzAPKAY, is already secured in po-
stion which places it, veil its proprietor far
above the assaults Of envy and professional malice
In the schools Of France, the highest prizes are
often awarded to practltioUers. Ia thiN AsNAS<N$s
or ae-.--c 80. 41F ..S- .--> .e<ErI ';tIf o{G|5AA
an equally lofty position in the profession. Ricord
is all illustrious example, shining light among
the philosophical stars of his age in Europe, and
Dr. CEapkay has fully cqualled him in this country,
proof Of which, the Philadelphia College Of
Medicine complimented him with a di ploma, and
the honorary I'D eaHdeM degree. Selecting this
his field Of operation. although qualified n
graduate of the University Of Pesth, and late
Chief Surgeon Of the Hungarian Revolutionary
army, for more extended labors, DR.. L. J. Czapkay
has bent his earnest attention to the Of chron
diseases, in which he has become great and
expert that he isJDow regarded as the Leader in
this branch of his profession throughout the Uni
ted States, and his portrait and biography are
published as matter Of interest to their readers in
the most exclusive journals. The Doctors Offices
are at his Medical and Surgical Institute, OH Sac
ramento street, corner of Ledsdorf, nearly oppo
site the buildings of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company.
bT We ask the particular attention Of our
cures, in another column of this paper
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

Zeta EncAmpment, 1. 0. 0. F., No.
S, meets, in Odd Fellows Hall, on the evenings of
the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
sojourning Patrarchs are cordially invited to at
attend.
G. W. HowLET, C. P.
WIN. ElcHELRoTH, Scribe. janis
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
PER ENCES.

This II TO certify that the undersigned have used
the New England Family Sewing Machine for one
year with entire satisfaction, and prefer 1t to any
other Sowing Machine IN use We have worked it
constantly during the year without its getting ont Of
order. We heartily recommend il TO the public.
AGNES sfALEY,
W4I. SEALEY.
Pacervillr, May Cd, 1868. may9m6
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
~SSSS

Trr most tender hearted man we ever
hcari Of was a shoemaker, who always
shat his eyes anl whistlcd when hc ran
III, aVl into n sole
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
Special ann General Notices.
CITY COLLECTORS NOTICE.

T ICENSE-PAYERS will please take notice that
i 4 have fixed upon SATURDAY Of each week for
the collection Of Licenses. All are expected to pay
for their licenses on the Hrst Saturday after they
become due. J. D. HUME,
jyl2r City Collec.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

The Physician is Ofte blame d for
want of success in hstreatment when the dsappoint
ment in the recovery Of the sick is 20 be traced
the administering impure medicines. Robert White
apothecary, is paying particular attention to the
compromising physicians prescriptions and family
recipes from medicines Of undoubted purity. Robert
White, Medical Hall, is appointed agent for most
Of the geniine Patent Medicines.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

DErrS are troublesome; but as gene
raj rule, in these days, they don't give
bali as much trouble 10 debtors as 10
creditors.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

- - S-r-----
Ir is better 10 bc laugbcd ut for not be
iu. trairlel, than 10 be unable to laugh
because You are.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
LUxURIANT BEAUTY,

promotes its growth, prevents its failing off, erad-
icates dandruf, and imparts health and pleasant
ness to the head. 1t has stood the test of time,
being the original II air Cooring. and is constant
ly Increasing in favor. Used by both gentlemen
and ladies. 1t is sold by all respectable dealers or
can be procured by them of d. S. BARNES, Propri-
etor, New York. HosTRTTRR. SMITH Il DRAN,
Agents, San Francisco. Two sizes, so cents and
81. [juy4-leowlyl
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

4 Torxc man out West says his aunt
haS promised him a deed Of sixty acres of
land if he viii enlist. She is sixty acre
war aunt.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

90. I. o. o. p, meets every Saturday Evening, at
Odd Fellows Hall, Stony Point, Placervie. All
Brothers in good standing fraternally invited 10
attend. S. j. FRYER, N. g.
S. A PENwELL, r. 8. dec2S 3m
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

This i..l,pture, made this tho 2'th day ot
A,rII. /. Il. l~n,. between 'he shareholders "i
~. ENc.l.pt ~. e., aHd '.i'tE" Consolidated
Cn..pauic,, v ,ar. .f.h
That we. thc ..li utm'trs whose names are
ottivcd 10 trst. ariiclps and bv-iAws have Jolncu
and do i,iA:y h.rU! j mat St''" I, ,I'""y !"'
The Dur1ose Of Copper, Sil'tror Gold, or any
and all min'r" operations aS "'''" "f "Vc''cd
"'TSu g. 'rr tae C,as4'.:.;.~., T. ~
- sLoU Lr rarrjqI >Y-',0&.y 'l~s N.e>,S~ vs.
celsior No. > Copper Nlnng g.. and hurrSa
Mining Co; and each party e.."'i nay a c'i iIH'
cate Of his share or interest," lnc"cA 81 ING above
named companies, the siiGe II Dc SiEAId py Tue
President and Secretary
Arr ;. Each .t,c'h1ter shall have twenty
shoros in each Of ,ua COM iraric~ m.uU Ufucd m
ortirl, 81 OF ten i'tt 't"ti, rtiE 'u- t"o Iuu'
dr.J feet ior each s,nc,hoidrr IN each u: the
said companies, to have. hold ur convey at his
pTs~s~>~. -,., ,.,..t...,
or the cmpluvuout oi mon, Ne, SHAH oe traus'
acted bv tie Directors and for cash pad down;
and in no instance shall they vary from this
hw gitArpi q 17,,,,n vote Of tUo-tGi!ds of the
Stockholders.
AEr.4 Neither sail company nor any of the
said uarti,s shali as>G!h" any -cuuidyN aLh.Il-
ties IN either IL h,, "Ha haiD: or ih", "i the
cotl,aay. Without g.. consent "t a urJIr'l5 IL
fls \ - ~ i'.. N'N
otler o.li .c,',t ..-,H; pt ,a.i 'rl' .n' "s,Hmr
anv pecun.-. &-'.'.:.., 50 l,..p'.t tnc c'nse"i "i
two.ibirds e tl, >'..,- .-...
Arr. >. 4. A.sta'rmcrtot ia" "a'ir> Il the com
pauieS sha., Lu mtIt "a 3D. al .--.if4"i -
each month. at its regular ~ aus.
ART. g. We ID ri.u "t a. ti"l .l' lives and
assigns 10 pay orr ass. >en..utsIs levied by tile
Board of Directors rr toF;"i' sn.!..irnt uH'H-
Der Of shares ar o...N a't Z, ,lI- -.'- n W. -
Tifcates 10 be slid =. frh.a,4lr:;ru 'ot.e high
eat bidder 70 Iay s..i a.st.-.n. n.a.,. ALI "r
hereby rchpgri,h a' on !-.t, ..t -uI hte''
est in aud IL r., :.': share fc.:', ''' 'hi'
sold, for the purposes lere'n sct tf'a, to the
said highest bidder. ,.
ARr. :. Tie a~. np'< ,f ihe cots. f"y ,h'i
DC kept 10 4 r. .',.j b -. tx ..~' in'i,'.'; a'
they shah at al times D" rrT - arG !'r the
Inspect. NJ ct oyct. .'rci p. .a-i.
Aud IL testimony uu-.-,l wv haze i''r0n'n
set ar bands ao.! .t. ,od n'.r ~-l.s Co." t..a H."
18th day Vi Alr.n \. y. i.-'.
ii LANS.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
F. F.. BARSS, AGENT,
PlacerviIle.
STOP THIEF!
$3.50 90 REWARD!

CTOLEN from the undersigned, at Bar a.
- frams Mill, miles east Of Diamond ~
Springs, the Carson road rie night of ;he 10th
inst, one lRONGRAY GLIDING, five years old,
branded l. On the left hip, with several saddle
marks, srlut on one fore leg, and with one white
hind foot.
Also, a BLACK PONY GELDING, about 10 years
old, heavy made, no brands remembered, works we'll
in harness.
Also, an IR0N.GRAY FILLY, about years old,
and of small Size marks or brands emembercd
l will pay IA reward Of 800 each for the return Of
the above animals, and &7j for the apprehension of
the thief or if more than one, $75 for each ap
pretended. W. BARTRAM.
PlaceryiIe, October 10th, 1S62.-tf
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
THE H0UyTlIY DEMOCRAT.
.,.r1rLns nE INCREMENT.

C,,,,tttu and By-LaWs
OftI, Er,.,.i. to. . G.li Er.t'" ftI,pe' NJ
., f.. . am .rf,ts,@.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

Tnr president Of "A debating society has
recently Gccitrd that the milk o human
njr.,ay>,' WAS literally milk punch, with a
.!,t,e nutmcG in it,
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
SAINSEVAINS'
NATIVE CALIFORNIA WINE
sainsevain's Extra White Wine.

These wines can he hal in lets to suit from the
prirriu1l Wine Merchants and Liquor Dealers
throughout ne STATE
r. ordering vour wines, be sure you ssk for the
Sau-eVaiu Brand" inferior kinds often sub
s,itAt"l. SJNSENAIN EROS,
Dc1ot, No 5if JACKSON street,
avrllSSm san Francisco.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

Protestant f piscOpal Church.
PLACERNILLE Divine Service at the Court House
every sunday morning, At lul. o'cluckSnnday School
at same place at "a o'"ock, ?. VI. COLOMA.-Scrvjrr
on the fr,t and third Sunday evenings OF the MONTH
at I o'clock. FL DORADO-Scrvjccs on the second
and fourth sunday evenings of the month. a. srvrl
O'Clock. DIAMOND SPRlNGS-Service on the Sec
ond sni fourth Sundays Of each month, at 4 o'clock
Pm. c. e. PEIRCE, Minister.
Residence, Cary House, Pacerville. je22
Catholic Churchs-Rev. j. LarERn
will Oficiate in Georgetown on every first Sunday
of the month also, in Coloma Church OF the third
Sunday. Divine service commences at 10, A. N.
Vcspcrs, in St. PatrIck's Church, Piacerville on
every Sunday evening, at quarter past Z. jy27
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
Gburrbfs. sGbaritablr 0rnrrs

Hebrew Service.-There will be Divine
Service III the Synagogue, at Placeryille, every
Saturday, at O'Clock, An. oct26
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30

.Es....,., .a. .'..... o., v..a... r.'i. .s.,l.
t..,~4 ~ i..H.,n.r eaI uur,.U,d ty gain.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT

~ Those who have hitherto patronized us are
satisfied that what We have above announced Is
strictly correct; those who have not yet patronized
us, need only make trial TO he convinced. We
are both PRACTICAL rRiSTER, and fully capable OF
fulfilling 10 the letter all we promise here.
GEL1HICkS g. JANUARY,
PROPRIETOHs.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
HEIMSTREET'S
ININITABLE HAIR RESTORATIVE.
TITS NOT 4 DYE.

= II NVT 4 u z.
But restores gray hair to its original COLOR by sup
plying the capillary tubes with natural tenancc
impaired by age or disease. All Instantaneous
dyeS composed of Wndr caHStic, destroy ing the
vitality and beauty of the hair, and afford them
selves dressing. Heimstreet's lnimitable
Colorng not only restores hair to itS natural color
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
EVERY MACHINE
WARRANTED & KEPT IN ORDER
FREE OF CHARGE!

by permission, the undersigned respectfully refers
to the following ladies who have purchased and now
have the Machines in
STEWART 4 SHEAR, General Agents for the
Pacific coast, No. Montgomery st., San Francisco.
n. j. PARSONS,
Agent for Fl Dorado County, Placerville.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-05-30
4 Poster to a Visiting Card!

+, ing fary convinced OF the fact that the prices
f4r Printing Ike all other g'E-sARY things in Cali
'tui4 have greatly decreased within the past Year
we have accordingly bought and pvt into operation
Al e.. la.cst al.l most desirable
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-10-21
\ Cold Winter.

The people in Wisconsin, Iowa and Min
nesota, may look out for the hardest winter
seen for many years: There will be more
cold days-the mercury will run lower and
the snow deeper than before since 81
This is tho first fall since the winter Of 81,
that the brook trout have commenced leav
ing the small creeks, for deep holes as early
as September, ,land the frat season sincethen
little hillock homes. These and certain
other infallible signs known to the
sportsmen and hunter indicate winter OF
unsual severity. 1t is our opinion that the
river will close at least two weeks earlier
than last year. Crcsse D<maocrnt.
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-10-21
Melancholy affair.

The wife and child s.of Mr.. F. Fairbaul
were seriously wounded by the accideuta
di scharge Of = gun, on Saturday last. Mrs
Fairbault's wound is near the knee, and i.
considered DANCE rous the child is less Sc
riously hurt, being, at : greater distanc,
from the gun numerous marks are founi
on its body. s,.. -. ~. H.. .-....-
1t appe ars that Mr.. Fairbault had beer
up town a short time before the event hap
pened, came home, and had laid down. Or
getting e: e he went TO the door and seeir:
: partridge on tree near by turned to es1
his gun, supposing it not to be loaded, b.
WAS putting on cap, when the gun sl
from his hands to the floor, it was discharg
ed by the conclusion, and the result va
the sad event We have narrated--F.;ytaxl
Statesman. ~@@.. q rs4sz n ~....1z@s
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-10-21
Daring Feat.


The New Haven Palzaaio,n narrates thu
following:
1.-Two drummer boys Of the 10Th Connec.
t'cut volunteers, while off duty, and while
Gilmore was pounding away at Wagner
determined to discover the effect made upon
the fort, borrowed an opera glass and went
out distance to obtain favorable ste to
witness operations. They had proceeded
about half mile when they came upon
burly reb. who, upon sig| t of them, snap
ped his gun at them, which did not explode.
the piece not being capped. One Of tho
boys at that moment thrustins the opera
glass into the case which hung at bis side
the rebel thought he was drawing revolver
and Immediately threw down his gun, cry.
ing out i surrender The boys immedi-
ately sprang forward, seized the gun, and at
charge bayonet' drove him into CAMP
When he discovered that the only appear
ance Of weapon in the boys possession
was an opera glass, he was much incensed,
declaring that he could not be held prison
er of war. The feat was witnessed by Col.
Otis who was much pleased with the con.
duct of the boys
The Goodhue volunteer. [volume] (Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn.) 1861-1864, 1863-10-21
Wisfellaneons BeaAina.
Bite OLA Rattle Snake Cu.eL in tw,
III OulS.

BITE ofA Rattle Snake Cu,eL in two
The Pittsburg Erpress publishes the fol
lowing from a reliable correspondence
carpenter, while engaged a few days ago, il
removing some Of the rotten timber nea
the ground, was bitten by rattlcsnake.-
In few minutes his finger was swollen te
four times its natural size, and the REQ
streaks commenced running up hi, hanc
and wrist. A deadly languor came ovel
him, and his vision grew dim. clearly indi
eating that the subtle poison that wa.
coursing through his veins was rapidly az.
preaching the citadel Of life. But u rene
dy was tried, me'e1y by way Of experimen,
which, to the surprise o: all present. acted
like charm, component parts of which
were onioos' tobacco and salt, Of equal parts
made into poultice and applied to the
wound, and at the same time q cord was
bound tightly around the wrist. In two
hours afterwards he had so far recovered a.
to be able to resume his work. / know1
on old negro who cured boy that had been
bitten By mad dog by the same appl:ca
tion.