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The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07
ON THE BRINK.

ON THE BRINK.
On the brink Of the well
To stand and hear
The sweet cool water
Rumblng near;
With parching lip,
And straining eye,
Aud frame all athirst,
To pant and die,
Gazing down
With hopeless pain
On the sunken cup
And the broken chain!
Oh! it 10 harder still to stand OH the brink
or Loves own spring, aud dare uot drink
When the waves run high,
And the blast is loud,
And the seaman's heart
With fear is bowed,
To see from the bow
A bright still bay,
Where your storm driven bark
Might safely lay,
And that haven to know
In the foeman's hand,
Where tits ruin to anchor
And death to land
With ialtering step
And heaving breast,
Wayworn, and longing
For peace and rest,
To cross on your path
A shady dell,
In whose deep calm
'Twere joy to dwell,
Yet know that bright, refreshing green
10 the deadly Upas' fatal screen
Oh tits harder still when you dare not rest
Your wearied head on the loved ones breast
An the Year Round
The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07
FOR SALE.

VTNlE Property on Main Street, Placerville, ~.
l. few doors above the Cary House. known N::;;
as ioNEf 3 SALOON, will be sold at bargain,
For particulars, inquire of
augZ2tf f. H. UARNCN
The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07
WOMAN IN ALL HER DIFFI-
CULTIES

Is invited to test the regulating and restorative
powers Of this harmless but effective preparation.-
At the two epocls Of life in which the female system
undergOes the most important and critical changes,
the Pill, will prove positive safeguard against evil
consequences. They also confidently recon-
mended a specific in every disorder to which fe
males exclusively subject.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07
KNICKERBoCKER sEGAR STAND,
FINE CIGARS AND TOBACCO
FRESH FRUITS,
NUTS AND CANDIES.

TNHE undersigned having purchased the KNICK.
i ERBOCKER STAND, (next to the Cary House
respectfully informs the public that they will always
find there the best Of cigars and tobacco, and a
general assortment of Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Can
dies, at the very lowest prices.
aug23 JAMES L. WEYMOUTH
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USE e. GOODWIN s. BROS
New York Patent Pressed
CHEWING TOBACCOi
FOR SALE EVERYWHEREI !

HN IOBACCO is manufactured expressly for
i the California market the peculiar manner in
wnifh @ II put up keeping always moist and caus-
Ijuly25is8m
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MOUNTAIN DEMM0CRA

az Those who have hitherto patronized us are
satisfied that what we have above announced ia
strictly correct those who have not yet patronized
US, need only make one trial to be convinced We
are both PRACTICAL PRINTERS and are fully capable of
fulhlliDg to the letter all we promise here
GELWICKS a. JANUARY,
PROPRIEroRs
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I'M p OR MT NEWS!
REDUCTION IN PRICE TO
SUBSCRIBERS!

A TTENTION IS CALLED to the following list of
N AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PERIODICALS,
for which l am ready to receive subscriptions at
much lower rates than formerly:
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BE 1T UNDERSTOOD
BILIOUS MALADIEs, &c, &C.

That the above statements can at all times ne YER
flied by the written testimony extending through a
quarter of a century, Of tens Of thousands Of un-
impeachable witnesses.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07
FOREIGN PERIODICALS.

Subscriptions received for all the San Francisco
dalies, at publishers prices
any Newspaper, Magazine or Review hot men
toned in the above list will be furnished to order
Orders for Books, Music Fancy Articles, &C., Allied
promptly at the lowest market rates Subscriptions
payable Invariably in advance. Address,
j. sTRATMAN,
..,o-., News Agent, San Francisco.
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A HANDFUL of common sense is worth
o bushel of learning.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07
DISORDERS OF THE STOMACH

Are the sources of the deadest malades. Their
effect is vitiate all the fluids of the body and to
send poisoned stream through all the channels of
circulation. Now, what is the operation Of the P,e
They cleanse the bowels, regulate the liver bring the
relaxed or lrritated stomach into Il natural cOndi-
tiun, and, acting through the secretvt organs UIuS
THE BLOOD chahge the state of the system from
sickness to health, by eXcrc-inga simultaneous and
wholesome effect upon all its parts and functions
The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

TTNHE copartnership of GOSs & BIRD, in the
l. butchering business, at Clarksve, Fl Dorado
County was dissolved on the 18th day OF September,
1868, by mutual consent
". J. GOSS,
A. B. BIRD.
The undersigned will settle the business Of The
late firm. A. n. RTRD
Clarksville, Oct 9th, 1sG3.-oct17ml
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of q Dorado.
1t appearing to my satisfaction by ahldavit Eled'
that the above named Piaintld has just cause Of &C.
ton against said Defendant, Anton Peterson, ana
due diligence it is therefore ordered that service Of
summons herein be had upon said Defendant, A. re-
terson, by publishing the same In the Mountain 2
Democrat, a newspaper published in the CITY o.
Placerville, in said County, for ten days from thb
day, at the expiration Of which time the service
shall be deemed complete; and also by mailing 70
said Defendant, A. Peterson, a copy Of said sum
mons at his last known residence, near Kelsey, ID
said COunty-Of 81 Dorado.
Given under my hand, at my o flee in said town
sh!p, this Gath day Of 0ctoher A. D. 1853.
L. BORNEMAN,
44-2tl Justice Of the Peace OF Kelsey Township.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07

BILIOUS MALADIES, &c, &C.
In whatever form disease attacks the liver, it is
repeled and eXterminated hy this searchingpainless
and irresistible curative Bilious remitteDts bilious
purging, and all the ordinary disorders Of the organ,
indicated by pain in the right side and between the
shoulders, ycowness of the whites Of the eyes,weak
ness and debility, &C.. are relieved and removed by
the remedy, with crlerity witch astonshes the suf-
ferers and their friends Let the sick whom the fac
ulty have abandoned, resort with confidence to this
powerful anti-biliuus agent, and restoration to
health and activity will b" the unvarying result
DYSPEPSIA, DIARRHGA,
WEAKN ESS, &C., &C.
The terrible bodily and mental pangs which char
acterzc dyspepsia are at once mitigdtcd by the Pills.
DarrhGa, constipation headache, physical prostra-
tion, nervous tremors, hot ushes, spasms affections
of the kidneys, hemurrhOds piles and in fact, all
internal complaints, from whatever cause arising,
give way before the salutary influence of this extra
ordinary remedy. AS a specific for dyspepsia and
the disorders connected with it, growing out of it,
the Pills always to be relied when every other
medicine and mode Of treatment has utterly failed
HolIo'cdy's PiHs are the Best Reaedy ka07c,s in
tie WOrIdJ0r the toAocin0 Diseases:
Asthma, Dyspepsia, Headach,
Bowel Complaints, Diarrh9a, Indigestion,
Coughs, DrOpSy, Influenza,
Colds, Debility, Inflammation,
Chest Diseases, Fever and Ague, Inward weak
Costiveness, Female complaints, ness,
Liver Complaints, LowSpiritsi Piles,
Stone and Gravel, Secondary symptoms,
Nenereal Affections, Worms of all kinds.
EH CAUTION!-None are genuine unless the
words " Holloway, New York and London" are dis
cernble a Waer-mark in every leaf Of the book
of directions around each box the same may be
plainly seen by holding the leaf to the light.
handsome reward will be given to any one rendering
such information as may lead to the detection of any
party or nartles counterfeitiHg the medicines or
vending the same, knowing them to be spurious.
a+sSold at the manufactOry of Professor Holloway,
so Maiden Lane. New York, and by all respectable
OFuRRlSt9 and Dealers I'm Medicine thrnuphOut the
United States and the civilized world in boxes at %
cents, 63 cents and 81 each.
OF There is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes.
N. B.-Directions for the guidance OF patients in
every disorder are affixed to each box. [sepl9y1l
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miscellaneous an6ertising.
lses.4l NE" STYLES hSSsots-4.l

&1ses-4. 1ses-4.A
LAMOTT,
THE LEADING HALTER OF THE
STATE,
81 Street, Near I'd, Sacramento,
TTAS ISSUED TIE FALL AND WINTER STYLES
IL of GENTS DRESS HATS.-entrely
different from anything Yet introduced in this State.
All should call and see them, and, in order to be
DRESSED, should have one of them.
Ills stock of SOFT HATS comprises ALL
Shapes, Colors and Prices.
GAPS for Men, Youths and Children.
Of new styles, and all varieties and prices.
Buggy Robes and Ladies' FurS, s. all
kinds and prices, complete assortment on hand 81
all times. Also, fine assortment Of HORSE
BLANKETS.
Remember, il you wish to buy CHEAP, call on
LAMOTT,
scptlgl 81 J st., near I'd, Sacramento.
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LAFAYETTE RESTAURANT.

AUGUST OFT. of the Lafayette
Ii Restaurant. would respectfully irs.rn ~
friends and patrons t,at he has removed IT, TIE
house recently &c 'upiei hy Mis- Riley on COLONA
-TREET, (ncar tie Presbyterian church,, wl.rlr he
ca.
-. SCPPERS for private parties, gotten up as
heretofore. Particular attention pal 20 orders for
WEDDING CAKES, ICE CREAM, or anything in
the Confectionery line" scp.5
The mountain Democrat., 1863-11-07
On the 7th Dey of November,
SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of n Dorado
! ~ Justices Court, Kelsey Township.
The People Of the State of California, to Anton
: Peterson, Defendant, Greeting:
You are hereby summoned to appear before me st
my ONCE in Kelsey, Kelsey Township, Of the County
Of II Dorado, on the 3d day Of November, A. D.
1S63, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. to answer unto the com
plant Of w. Burke, for the recovery Of the amount
Of ieighteen 25-l0O dollars, when judgment will Dc
taken against you for the said amount together with
costs and damages, If yoa fail to appear and an
swer.
To the Sheriff or any Constable Of said County
Greeting: Make legal service and due return hereof
Given under my hand this Path day of October, 4
D. 1868. LOUIS B0RNEMAN,
Justice Of the Peace In and for said Township.
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We hope to present our readers soon with other
and fuller particulars in regard to this Christian
not enlarge further.
His remains were received in Richmond with the
deepest sorrow. Every Rase of business WA closed,
and anxious and fearful crowds gazed on hls coffin
as it contained one who was more than friend
to them. A large civic and military procession Fas
made on Tuesday, after which his remains lay in
state in the Capitol and were visited by thousands
and many tear dropped over the dust Of the honored
dead
We are unwilling to add anything to these state.
ents that seems captious and yet we cannot avoid
saying that it was very remarkable even as mat
ter Of taste, that funeral honors should haye been
paid to one of the most Godfearing and religious
men in the Confsderacy, here in its Capitol with.
out as much acknowledgement of God and religion
as would have been made in Paris or Pekin not
the poor compliment that is usually given by assign
ing place in procession to the clergy. This igno.
ring of religion did not take place in the case Of 9th
er distinguished men to whom funeral honors have
been paid here, and why it should have taken place
IN regard to of the hoest and best of them all,
we can only leave our readers to conjecture 1t is
true that he was not member of the same church
with some of these distinguished men to whom those
honors were paid but we do not see that this fact
should have doomed him to funeral pageant with
no recognition of religion in it Certain it is; that
could the hero himself have spoken he would have
spurned any honors to himself which whether by
thOnghtlessness or design, involved slight on that
religion of which be was so bright an ornament and
SO devoted a7disciple Central Presbyterian.
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We noticed the fact in our last that Jackson,
Mississippi in the hands Of the enemy, and that
our troops had retired from the place, in what d.
rection was not known. 1t appears that battle
has been fought near that place between our troops
under Gen. Pembertpn, and the enemy, under Gen.
Grant. We take it, from the accounts, that our
forces were defeated. Our loss is said to be 5000
killed and wounded; loss of the enemy not known.
Grave fears are entertained that Vicksburg is in
imminent danger We do not know what number
of Confederate troops there in that quarter, nor
do we know the force of the enemy, though it is
stated that Grant had 10000. 1t is also stated that
he was reinforced during his fight with Penn
berton.
In Virginia both armies are being largely rein
forced. The Yankees have strongly fortified be-
tween the Psmunkey and Mattaponi, abou. forty
miles from Richmond Their position at that point
is said to be already almost impregnable 1t is
strange that they permitted to do this without
interruption. 1t may be that the enemy contem-
plate an advance on Richmond from that point and
from the Rappahannock at the same time. We may
expect several sanguinary battles on large scale
in the course of few weeks. The Confederates
generally have had the good fortune to defeat the enc
my in pitched battles, but thus far practical
suit favorable to peace has been reached If We
viii them, they fall back. prepare for action, and
fght.us again. AS the Enquirer says, they gam
upon us "inch by inch and acre by acre." They
lose no ground on which they have once planted
their feet It requires spirit Of prophecy to FORE
tell the result if they continue thus to gain upon
us. Unless driven back at various points, and held
back firmly, it looks as if they would at last over
run US. But we have great con6deSce in our armies
and in the skill of our Generals, and we must hope
for the best under all circumstances "The race is
not always to the swift nor the battle to the
strong"
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Gbe Stanbarb..
RALEIGH: FRIDAY. NAY ~. 1863.
The Latest News.


RON VIRG1NIA-The situation of affairs on the
ppabannock vas unchanged at last advices.
A sharp cavalry skrmish occurred near Suffolk
last Sunday in which we killed twelve and cap
ed twenty. six of the enemy, with loss of but
lale6 and two slightly wounded on our part
FROM The WKsT.-All is quiet in the vicinity Of
llahoma =.
The news from Mississippi is confused and unsat-
sctory. dispatch from Gen. Joseph E. john
on, states that 1t Gen. Pemberton was attacked
the enemy on the morning of the 10Th instant,
ar Edwards Depot, and after nine hours fighting
., compelled to fall back behind the Big Black
dwards' Depot is on the Big Black, IS miles from
cksburg and % miles from Jackson.
Later kilograms say that the battle was fought on
surday the 18th inst, at Bakers Greek, twenty
lies west of Jackson-that the enemy were badly
,sten and only succeeded at last in driving back
mr. army by dint of overwhelming numbers, being
receipt of constant >reinforcements from jackson.
Gen. Pemberton estimates our loss at three thou
lad and that of the enemy at treble that number.
en-. Tilghman was killed in the battle. Our forces
re said to have numbered twelve thousand, and
Pught against two army corps numbering at least
the aggregate twenty four thousand men,. We
re ignorant as to the number of troops which con-
ttule Gen. Johnstons army for the defence Of
Tcksburg, but are confident that he will do his
,bole duty and make the best possible use of the
esources at his command.
Fsox THE UNITED STArEs.-The news from the
North is undressing
The government, finding that the conscription
aw is practically defeated by the proviso granting
discharges on the payment Of $500, Stanton has de-
ided that that clause is simply permissipe-not
mandatory, and that it is optional with him to re-
eve the money or reject it. The President concurs
h this view and the clause of the act selling ex-
kmpsions at $500, will be henceforth practically lg
bored. The law will be enforced as war measure
b future and not for revenue
Northern papers admit loss at Fredericksburg
not less than q, 900, and say the rebel loss was
! 5000
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For the Standard.
CAMP Both N. Q. .TTooPs,
Nav 10Th 1S6S. E

Mr.. HoLDEN:-Please publish the following cas-.
ualtes of company D, 3Oth N. G. T., in the recent
fight at Charlottesville. Wesley Whelons, private
killed, shot in head Lieut. j. E. Ferrel, wounded
in hand; CorplJ g Ferrell, wounded in the ankle :;
private Il G Allen wounded severely in the arm
NJ Allen, wounded slightly in the mouth W N
Bowlin, severely in the arm g Branton, on the
cheek; F NJ Ferrell, severely in the arm; j For
syth, slightly IN hand and leg; W. Peed, severely
in the hand; E: Wilkins in the leg; VIM Cooper,
slightly in the instep.
During the fight on Sunday, the sdinst., the sOth
regiment was called on to charge line of the ene
mics breastworks, and line Of battle lacked some
rs yards Of extending as far to the right as the
Yankee lines; hence, my company being on the
right of the regiment was exposed to the 6reofsome
500 OF 900 men, besides the direct fire in front;
notwithstanding this, they charged with daring ri g
fearessness, and not man wavered, except as they
were shot down IN the onward march until the
"Yanks fed in wild confusion. Mothers may
justly be proud of such sons
Respectfully yours,
C. N. ALLEN, =
Capt Co. D, aoth N. O. T.
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For the Standard.
NoRTH-CARoLINA DEPOT,
RICHMOND. Nav II. 1862.

IT,; ". Roldsn, Esq, Editor of Standard:
DEAR SIR After much trouble and delay have
succeeded in procuring list of the North Carolina
soldiers now under treatment in this city. 1t is too
voluminous for publication in your paper, but
hope to get it out in pamphlet form within few
that allenquries addressed to this Depot IN regard
to the condition of their friends, will be promptly
answered.
have just opened "Home" in this city, in
which all North Carolina soldiers will be accommo-
dated free of charge.
Every thing is being done for the comfort and
relief of our wounded.
Very respectfully yours, &C.,
:. EDWARD WARREN,
Surgeon General of North Carolina.
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A Handsome Achievement,

Capt E. 7. Elliott who commands company of
Partisan Rangers, captured on Saturday last two
Federal steamers in the Albemarle and Chesapeake
canal and succeeded in bringing them safely through
the Sound to Franklin, on the Black Water eluding
on the way several of the enemy's gunboats
Anumber Of negroes, seekinaxFederal freedom,
obtained temporary berths in the prizes en- route for
Franklin, but greatly to their chagrin, were soon
restored to their owners. The steamers were sew
orally styled the Emily and the Arrow The former
is fine moving side-wheel steamer and the latter
propeller. They were used on the canal between
Norfolk and Albemarle Sound, Roanoke Island and
other points. Capt Elliott having matured his plan
for seizing these vessels accompanied by thirty of
his men, succeeded first in capturing the propeller,
in Currituck canal, without resistance. Her crew
consisted of seven Yankees, one of whom is Sur
geon in the U. s. Navy.
Taking twelve of his men aboard the Arrop, the
unsuspicious of danger, complacently awaited, two
miles below, the arrival of her consort The Cap
tain of the ArTpso was placed at her wheel and
quired to steer alongside the Emily though moth
ing had happened. The plan was successful, and
the latter also surrendered without blow. Her
crew numbered thirteen The mails on board these
vessels were forwarded to Gov. Vance, together
with Capt. Elliott's report Capt. E. arrived here
yesterday with his prisoners. The machinery Of
the Aqroao is very valuable as is also that Of the
Emily. The hull of the latter is quite price, Us
she can be easily converted into an effective gun.
boat.
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NORTH CAROLINA GR1NDsroNEs.- have in the
Courier office. for the examination of all interested
or,nds from the quarry il the Deep River re-,
s;en of North.C Carolina. This stone has been used
ssnd spproved in the Fayetteville IN. o. Arsenal,
and in other workshops. Several varietes are
the s BEST for fine polishing and edging purposes
NIarlestou Courier.
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We publish to-day the Confederate States tax
law recently enacted This measure will draw from
the people of this State, in money and produce,
about tsoenty millions Of dollars. They will have
to pay this year. in Confederate, State, and County
taxes, about twenty five mons-one-twentieth of
the value Of all the real and personal property in the
State
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PAY THE SOLDIERS "A soldier writes US from
Wilmington that he believes the government furn-
shes money to NY the soldiers their bounty and
wages, but that it is sometimes three months before
hey can get their wages and bounty from the pay
masters Is this so? Our soldier friend complains
f lean purse and hard times, and says the fami
les Of soldiers like himself would be benefited by
prompt payment of their wages. This is true The
wages of the soldiers ought not to be withheld one
day after they are due. They are little enough in
bill conscience, and ought to be paid promptly.
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ATTENTION 1T will be seen by the advertisement
bf Capt Landis, that he will soon make another
ound in this Congressional District for conscripts
rol Mallett also gives notice that conscripts en-
oYed in cutting wood and cross-ties for Railroads.
must report to Camp Holmes.
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MAJ. BLAcKNALL.-It was reported soon after
he battle of Charlottesville, that this gallant off,
Ger, belonging to the 2sd N. G. regiment, was among
the killed We are glad to learn from friend that
this report is unfounded. Maj. Backnall was taken
prisoner while leading charge on the enemy, and
|Es now in Washington City, not much hurt He
was treated with much kindness by Gen. Sickles,
|who furnished him horse to ride.
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For which let us be duly thankful.

Our correspondent "G." has furnished US with
fn interesting account of the part borne by Ram
Feur's Brigade in the late battles. We should be
ygad to hear from him often.
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A monster turtle was captured in Skipper creek.
Florida, on the Goth Of last ncnth. Ltiweighed
7so pounds measured six feet, eleven inches. from
tip Of nose to point Of TAIL eight feet from Zip to
tip of front fms or claws, four feet eight pches Of
rear Ems, ten inches in breadth Of head thhtykx
inches across the chest and six feet aad elsfs9
inches in circumfsfapca t-~.. etsq.sf =,
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We learn from friend just from Richmond, that
E65OO wounded soldiers brought to that place
(tom fredericksburg, $500 are said to be North
ls.Ssrnfans. This shows what troops did the
fghtinp
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TIE GARRISON AT SALDBURY.-The two COM
panies which have been for some time past at this
place to guard prisoners, have been removed, and
sent we understand, to Weldon. All the pfis-
ouers, we learn, have been removed to Richmond.
-Salisbury Watchman.
For which let us be duly thankful.