The mountain Democrat., 1863-01-10

CIrY ScHooL.-The Trustees of our Cit
School, determined to have a High School
notwithstanding the stumbling block throw
in their patti, have laid the foundation, broa
and deep, for 1t, by making provision for th
teaching Of tb, classics. They have engaged
the services of Rev. J. II. McMonagle in tha
department, who is well qualified to instruc
tho coming poets and orators of Placerville il
the languages of Virgil and Cicero, and IIo
mer and Dcmosthcncs. So soon as they cal
be procured, the school will be supplied will
philosnnhical apparatus, AND other applinpce
for making study pleasing to the scholars
Parents can rest assured that nothing will b,
lsft undone, that lies within the power of th'
teachers and trustees, to make the city schoo
both attractive and efficient.
RoAD VKwERs-The Board Of Supervisor,
have appointed Hugh Barker, T. s. Davenport
aud J. w. B. Dixon viewers to locate new
road from Tingley's ranch to the empire Ranch,
on the Costumes river. They have also ap-
pointed Hugh Barker, N. Gilmore and Elias
Willow viewers to locate new road leading
from the west end of South street, in the town
CfEl Dorado, to the Sacramento Road.
County LNB-The Board of Supervisors
have passed an order inviting the Supervisors
Of Sacramento County to unite with them in
having the line dividing the two counties set
tied BY survey.
SUIcIDE.-James |. Mccall, residing in Up
per Placerville, committed suicide by cutting
his throat, on the 7th inst. We learn from
Coroner Eichelroth that the vic:im was ev-
dently sane at the time Of the commission Of
the rash act, and no cause can be assigned for
it, BE was a man of excellent habits; was
native Of Lower Canada, Ggcdioj years, and at
the time Of his death was living with his
brother.
CoNsrABLEs.-The Board Of Super, sors, on
Tuesday, made the following order in regard
to Constabes: "0rdcred that all Constablcs
OF this county; be and they are hereby directed
to specify in their accounts for services rem
dered, in whose court the same was rendered
the number Of miles travelled and to what
place or places; aud that they charge lawful
mileage. this order is not complied with,
their bills will be rejected BY the Board
THE District Attorney has been ordered bv
the Board of Supervisors, to commence suit
against the Murderers Bar Bridge Company
for taking toll without having complied with
the law relating to toll bridges and ferries.
REFUSED TO CoMPLY.-The Board of Super
visors have refused TO comply with the order
OF the County Court, ordering them to issue
to VIM. Il. Riebsam certificate of election as
Supervisor Of the Second District.
JUsnCE OF THE PEACE-T. s. Davenport has
been appointed Justice Of the Pence for Dla-
mond Springs township.
In MENoRIAM.-The fremen of Paceryille
have, for some time, had in contemplation the
erection Of O tombstone over the remains of
James Turnbull, ex-Chief Engineer p. f. u.
They have caused to be made beautiful stone
ofEl Dorado marble, which was cut AID pol.
ished by Messrs. Aitken Il Co., of Sacramento,
the lettering and emblems being done by Mr.
Luce, Of the firm. Near its circular top is the
frontis-piece Of a freman's cap, with the name
ofChief Engineer P. F. D. On either side is
an appropriate Masonic emblem. Below, cut
in block letters, is the following inscription:
flames Turnbull, died August 81, 1859, aged
S6 years. Erected by his brother fremeu.
DiOgOnes his lantern needs no more;
An honest man is found the search is o'cr.'"
FINE LIoUoRs.--We are indebted to the pro-
prietors Of the Court House Exchange, Mcssrs.
Burwell Ewing, for bottles of superior s&aa-
dy and whisky. Their saloon is one of the
eoziest in the city, their liquors Of the first
quality and their lunch delicious.
INsTALLATIoS.-Ats regular meeting oil Dia
mOnd Springs Lodge No. Q, 1. o. o. f., held
on Wednesday evening January 9TH, the fol-
lowing officers for the present term were in.
stalled IN their respective Offices by D. y. G. NJ,
NJ. X. Shearer H. Louis Van Geistefeld. "
g.; F. c. COlIman, V. G.; Alex. Sesbuttel, X.
s.; Wm. Constable, Treas.
VIZ cannot imagine why some people persist
in purchasing cheap slop clothing. They new
er look decent, and at the end Of the year, have
spent twice as much money as the well dressed
gentlemen. Houston, Hastings l. Co., Of the
Lick House, Montgomery street, corner of Sut-
ter San Francisco, are just the men to fit you
out to your own profit and admiration.
S"L" @"J Vi O"I PutTons AT u distance fail
to receive the DEMOCRAT, by due course of
mail, they will confer favor by informing us
of the fact.
HoPE Hook AND LADDER Co. will celebrate
Washngton's birth day by ball on the even
ing Of the Goth of February, as the end comes
on Sunday.
GoSs IIoMs.-Mrs. Sarah Platt, widow o.
our late friend, C. W PLtt, left here IN Tues
day for her childhoods home, in New York.
We heartily wish her a safe and speedy voyage
BLACKS liquors and segars continue to be in
demand. The fact is, that people appreciate
good things, and as everyth kept at the
Greyhound is of the best quality, consequently
it is frequented by crowds of gentlemen every
day and evening.
KNIGHrs TEMPLARs.-The Order of the TEN.
pie will be conferred by FL Dorado Comman
dery on Thursday evening next.
PLACERvlLLE ACADEMY.-This institution was
TO commence on Monday next, but the new
rooms are not perfectly prepared, not entirely
dry and wholesome, and in consequence, Mr.
Conkiin, the Principal, has dee,Aed it advisable
to postpone its opening until Monday the 18th
instant.
The Pony Express is an indispensable insti-
tuition. Promptly, in spite of storm and rain
and mud, 1t brings us the Bay and Sacramento
papers 9evercl hours in advance Of the mail.