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The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
TESTIMONY OF EMINENT
CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS
IN FAVOR OF
Cutters OLD BOURBON WHISKEY.

TNHE "OLD BOURBON WHISKY" put up in bot
William T. Cutter, Jr., of Louisville Kentucky, and
placed before us by the managers o. the Industrial
Exhibition for our examination, We pleased To
say is, in Judgment, choice and reliable article,
and well worthy VI favorable notice ny the Insti-
tute. j. ROW ELL, VI. D.,
FRA'S G. BFLDEN,
L. J. CZAPKAY, NJ. D.
San Francisco, September, 1864.
VIM. T. CUTTER Dear Sir;-You ask how we
like the Bourbon Whisky bought Of You for medical
use in the Storey County Hospital. We state with
pleasure, that as pure, reliable medicinal stimu
LIANT it exceeds in quality any similar article obtain
able here. For the purpose above stated, We much
prefer your Whisky to the Brandy sold at higher
price. J. Z. TUCKER NJ. D.,
City Physician, Virginia, N. T.,
T. W. PlNKERTON,
Storey County Physician.
ST. MARTs HOSPITAL, San FRANCIsCo,
June sth, 1864. !
Mr.. VIM. T. CUTTER.-Dcar sir:-I have re-
ccived the Bourbon Whisky bottled and furnished
for medical use, by Vim. T. Cutter Jr., under call
Of Dr.. Valentine Mott, Willard Parker, and other
distinguished medical gentlemen OF New York, and
have given it fair trial in our Hospital, and am
pleased to say we have found it a pure article, and
superior to whisky we have found in this coun-
State. Please send us few dozen Of the same al
ticle (as the rs) say three dozen for the present
Ireman yours truly.
NJ. A. CACHOT, MD,
decel Resident Physician to st. Mary's Hospital.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
RE 1T UNDERSTOOD
BILIOUS MALAD1Es, &c, &C.

That the above statements ear at all times he YER
lied by ihe written Testimony extending through a
quarter of a century # t.hs % thousands of -
itnprachat,r UtnessSs.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
Dr. HOWard,H FemaIe Pills

Have come to he universally acknowledgedto be the
only compound to be denende1 upon For the re'nov-
al of all cases Of SUPPRESSION, IRREGULARITY OBJ
structions Of whatever nature and OF however long
standing. Ladies having reason to believe they ar
pregnant, should be careful to avoid using them. as
they would surely cause miscarriage They will
be forwarded to any part of the Pacific Coast on the
receipt Of IS per box.
e~ Consul alton, by letter'or otherwise, FREE.
All letters should be addressed to
DIX. p HOWARD,
Howard Institute, No 537 Sacr ,mento st., two doors
above the What Cheer House and adjoining
SI71 pehOho. Kelly . Co, H1R Francisco Pm
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
CUTTERS
BOURBON BITTERS.
TO REN.--CHEAP.

TINE undersigned will rent his homestead At CIIn
/ Hollow, at very low rate. 1t Is a comiOrtGp'o
residence. with large grounds and splendid 0earHB
Orchard. For terms, apply on the premises,
oct22f Z. b. DAlNGEKFIHAO'
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT
FIRE FIRE! FIRE!
THE PACIFIC INSURANCE
COMPANY!

OF SAN FRANCISCO. CAL,
NSURES AGAINST LOSSES BY
i FIRE, ONLY!
Its Directors, Business Agents and Stockholders
are among the wealthiest and most reliable business
men OF San Francisco, ard all oSyss are promptly
adjusted, and PAYMENT MARE ~
UNITED STATES GOLD COIN
This Company offers inducements to all persons
wishing to insure against losses by fire that Eas-
tern Company can, and the people can rely on its
financial stability.
Il. G. NUGENT is the Agent OF the Compa-
ny for Pacervle and the surrounding country.
Parties desiring to insure their property, are re-
specially invited to consult personally with him
before contracting with other Companies.
OFFICE in Donahue's Building, MP. stairs.
T. c. NUGEST, Agent.
Placervile, March 10Th, 1S64.-tf
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
Old Daniel Boone
BOURBON WHISKY
TAKE NOTICE.

TIVE proprietor OF this article having had his at.
l tentOn called to the superiority Of Whisky for
Medicinal purposes, over any other kind of Liquor,
has been induced to present to the public the article
bearing the above name, embracing two essential
qualities, lie,
PURITY AND ECONOMY.
With the view Of preventing fraud or counterfeit
Of this article, the proprietor has adopted the fol-
lowing as his Trade Mark Labels:
"OLD DANIEL BOONE BOURBON
WHISKEY."
1t is only sold in bottles, the labels on which bear
a true likeness Of the pioneer Kentuckian, in his
hunting costume, and further to prevent unprinci-
Piled parties from filling old bottles with an inferior
article and thus imposing on the public, the pro-
pretor has adopted the plan Of covering each cork
with label bearing the fac smile signature Of
JOHN NJ. CARTER"
Without which none is genuine.
It is put up In packages Of twelve bottles each.
1t will be found perfectly pure and of uniform
flavor, and Is recommended for family and medicl-
nal uses.
- Orders sent to CRANE & BRIGHAM,
Wholesale Druggists, San Francisco Agents, will re-
ceive prompt attention.
q For sale BY T. ). VAN vo0RHIES 4 CO.,
PrSGH's:s, Placervihe: 'Aecls~9R
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
FOR SALE,

ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE pU1LDiEE ~.
~ LOTS in the City. eiuatsd on High street y
TWINS, etc, apply 70 . 1A1N
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
HOWARD
Private Medical Institute,
No 537, Sacramento St., San francisco
CUusultatun BY letter or otherwise. FREE.

ESTABLlSHFD fIr u. rgr- ~ li,,s-.s rf = ~.
II la'- nature. such -. Gnrarrhd-t. Svthd.s.Gl-'
Srr ra'orrhTa, Mrrcural Corirla Hts. strict!ry,
Seruinal W-akrcss. lHPo;rn y, Rheumatism, F-v3 r
and Agl", Sk'n Diseases, seminal Emissions, and
all DISEASES brought on BY lndugt Zee or b! ace
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
HIGHEST MARKET PRICE

PAID FOR
County Warrants and Gold Dust.
AARON KAHN,
KALI ~ he Old Stand.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
nIsoRnERs or THE STOMACH

Are the sources Of the deadlie't maaiies. Their
effect is To vitate all the fluids Of the body, and 20
send poisoned stream through all the channels ~
CirculArn. Now what is thu operation Of the Pl's!
Thew cleanse the bowels, regulate the liver, bring the
rela Xed Irrita'r stomach into natural e Edi-
ton ard. acting through the setretiyt organs UPuS
THE Bl3fS TIT, ;lar e. the stStp 81 tn- system f:ff
sickness t. health, hy rcisiug simultaneous AID
Ill . nj IN .L..,.s
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
popular apattnt #rOirints.
Ayers Cathartic Pills

>>\dAn Are the most perfect
/. !.
fI//// purgatiVe which We are
E GII////// able TO produce or, we
HEXMfH> think, which has ever
1IbIltDIfIkAL been made by any body
EpWXH7'7/IC/ their e q e c Is have
NA INK Abundanty shown to
/yA the IN m II ity how
- N IN much they excel the or
binary medicines In use.
NAJ They safe and pleas
J<A ant to take but power
Sd full to cure. Their PEN
etratiRR qualities slim
ula,e the vital activities OF the body, remove the
distractions OF its organs, purify the oood ana ex-
pei disease. They purge out the foul humors which
breed and grow distemper stimulate sluggish or dis
orRefe3 organs Into their natural actdn, and i'm"
tenn. Not only do they cure the every day com
plants Of everybody, but also formidable and dan
gerous diseases While they produce powerful ef.
fects they at the same time in diminished doses,
the safest and best phylc that can be employed for
children Being sugar-cOAted, they ere pleasant to
take; and, being purely vegetable, are ire from
any risk Of harm. Cures have been made which
suTpass belief we're they not substantiated by men
Of such exalted position and character, as to forbid
the suspicion Of untruth. Many eminent cleTgVmen
and physicians have left their names to certify to
the public the reliability Of our remedies, while 9th
ers have sent the assurance OF their convic;icn
that our preparations contribute immensely to the
relief Of our afflicted, suffering fellow men.
The agent below named is pleased TO furnish gratis
our American Almanac, containing directions for
the use and certificates OF their cures vi the follow
ing complaints
Cosveness, Bilious Complaints, Rheumatism,
Dropsy Heartburn, Headache arising from foul
stomach Nausea. Indigestion, Morbid Ihsc:icn Of
thu Bowels and Pain arising therercm, Ntulency,
Loss Of Appetite, all Diseases which require an evac
uant medicine. They also, by purifying the blood
and stimulating the system. cure many complaints
which it would not be supposed they could reach.
such as Deafness. Partial Blindness, Neuralgia and
Nervous Irritabiity. arrangements Of the Liver sud
Kidneys, Cuut, and other kindred complaints Nrs-
ing fr1m low state Of the body, or obstruction Of
It's functions
DO no; be put on by unrrinciplrd dealers with
other preparations which they nskr wore Srnh; on,
Demand AYERS, and take no others The sick
want the best aid there 10 for them, ard they should
have it,.
Prepared by J. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass., and
sold by,
r White and r. J. Van VOORHEES, Co. Placer
vile.
II. Mcdonald & Co., Sacramento;
Crane Bingham, San Francisco, and all dealers
medicine. Jan
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25

II : ordered Oat The summons in this cause be
phh shed ~ Ne Mountain Democrat. once seek
or tLrr- 'u,it's join BCSH
Cur Commissioner FOR T.. Dorado County
NV i1ih, I>Gi Il novle.3mI
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
ARE YOU INSURED P
Dwelling for Sale. .

Il The undersigned will sell, on accom-
modating terms, the BRICK II USE In
which he now resides; it IL located on
COloma street, adjoining the residence
SOf A. A. Van VOORHEES,, Esq the most
pleasant part Of the city. and is a very desirable
homestead For particulars, inquire at my store, on
Main street. 4, HAAG.
PRs"Tviss. Nov. 10Th, 1854.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
PURITY AND ECONOMY.

With the view Of preventing fraud counterfeit
Of this article, the proprietor has adopted the fol-
lowing as his Trade Mark on Labels:
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
The Howard Institute

The Howard Institute
Is uner the immediate charge ot Dr. Howard Wto
has h-""lrr justly rt-brard by hi sacc,,s' treat
lnrut - diseases Of the above nature. wIIhuGl ms
CSE ~ NEECUKY n ANY FORM,
In re opening this old and popular institute once
more 20 the people % the Paci' coast, the Doctor
j. governed by desire 10 nat only atinrl asylum
Tor the afflicted, bat to SUPPRESS QrACKEAY. which
has ~ late So b. .dly and impuIeu,ly cone before
the public.
They claim 10 lave certificates Of remarkable
cures some before Inh"ar Of distinction Of or
eign brst"WtnP, of European rduchlnn and Euro
pean remedies, thus misleading the afflicted who are
not aware Of the utter uselrsSuess Of foreign rene
dies and practice when applied TO diseases in this
variable climate.
OF -irh rf-tenlers the Doctor warns those seek.
ing medical relief 10 beware, for they but seek to
deceive All rliG your health. To his old patrons
and ihe public IN gtue-al. the Ductor would say,
they can r, ~ upon lis known skill and Integrity as
heretofore. with every assuranre OF speedy aud
permanent cur. in all possible cases.
TIE Doctors charges are moderate and suited to
the means Of the patent.
The Howard institute Is located in the center Of
the City, and is fitted up with every convenience
for the comfort OF the afflicted. The patient will
here find everything to his wish, and can enter AID
leave the Institute without fear Of observation.
Person residing in the Interior. who may pref
being CURED At HONE, by sending a careful d, =
scription Of their disease, together with statement
of the length Of time they have been afflicted can
have their medicines carefully pu; up, and sent to
any part Of the Pacific Coast. by ExpresAor Mail,
together with full and explnt directions, so As to
enable them to bring about a speedy ana permanent
cure without en,ang upon them the necessity Of
visiting the city.
All lsters shon; be addressed to Dr. p. HOWARD,
HOWARD INSTITUTE, No. 537 Sacramento street, San
Francisco, Cal.
The Doctor himself opens and answers all Ietters,
and correspondents can rely on the strct"st secresy
CONSULTATION, BY LETTER OR OTHERwIsE, FREE.
To the Ladies'.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
To the Ladies.

When female is in trouble Of whatever nature,
or afflicted with disease such a. Weakness Of che
Bark ami Limhs. FdiEN in he Hedd, D'mneSs a
Sight Loss Of .NusrWl'r IOwer. IiHpita'ion Of
the Hearf, IrrihtLHHy Nervousness, Crindry
Dihfcuities, Derdngbmpm ofhe Digestive FHnc-
ti6ns General DrLility al Diseases of the Womb,
Hysterid. Sterhp, and all diseases peculiar to fe-
males they should go 1t write 10 DR.. How
ARD, at his Medical Institute. Let no false decacy
prevent you, hut apply Immediately ard save your
self from painful suffering and premature death -
The Doctors Office is 50 arranged that he can be
tpl vii fra of discOyerV
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
AT FIFTY PER CENT. LESS

Than former prices, and in the same style that ha,
always been the commanding feature Of printing
emanatng from the Office Of the
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
PRINTING

To be found anywhere North Of San Francisco
which facts they are prepared to prove BY occular
demonstration to all who may desire anything il
their line, from
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
Demoeratio state Committee.
San Francisco......T. N. Cazneau, Chas. L. Weller
II. o. Cough.
saeranentO......... James w. CoGrOth, j. C. Goods
Democratic Co. Central Committee.

W. D. sAwYER, Secretary
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

JAMES JOHNSCN, Cha
CHAs. GILDBA, Secretary.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25

Are the most perfect
purgatiVe which We are
able 10 produce or, we
think, which has ever
been made by any body
their e Zee is have
abundantly shown to
the com m nity how
much they excel the or
binary medicines in use.
They are safe and pleas
ant to take,but power
full to cure. Their PEN
etratiRg qualities slim
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25

These Mighty Healers, World-Known
and World-Tried.
ARE A BOON TO THE SICK.
The want Of sterling medicinal TO meet the ills
and necessities OF the suffering portion Of humanity,
and one entirely free from mineral and other delete
rious particles, severely felt till this apowerful
medicine was usherei into the world H"loway's
Invaluable Pills have become the HOUSEHOLD
REMEDY Of all nations. Their attribute is to PRE-
VENT as well AS CURE; they attack the radiN or
root Of the complaint, and thus, by removing the
hidden cause Of disease, renviRorate and restore
the dropping Ries "fhc system, assisting nature
IN bnr ~ vt.I nd functionArv
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
OH, BE NOT. THE FIRST,

Oh be not the fret Tn discover
A blot on the fame Of friend,
A flaw in the faith Of lover,
Whose heart may prove true to the end.
We none of us know one another.
And of into eFvor we fall
Then let uP speak we'll Of cur brother,
Or speak not about him at all.
A smile or q sigh may awaken
Suspicion most false or undue;
And thus our belief may be ehAken
In hearts that are honest and true.
How of the light smile of gladness
10 worn by the friends that we meet,
To cover a soul full of sadness,
Too proud to acknowledge defeat?
How often the sigh Of detection
Is heaved from the hypocrite'S breast,
To parody truth and affection,
Or lull suspicion to reSt'
How often the friends we hold dearest
Their modest emotions conceal;
And boSOins the purest, sincereSt,
Have secrets they cannot reveal!
Leave base minds to harbor suspicion,
Aud small ones to trace out defects
Let ours be noble ambi'Ion
For base is the mind that suspects.
We none Of US know one another,
And OF into error We fall;
Then let us speak well Of our brother,
Or speak not Of him at all.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25
Best and Greatest FnciIiti,

For the prompt correct and careful execution Of al
the various descriptions of
The mountain Democrat., 1865-02-25

Agent for Ell Dorado County-ROBtRT
WHITE, Chemist, at Medical Hall, Main Street,
Placerville
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28
the supporting cavalry, no: then ander his
cOEl mand, Was an excel.IOn that strength

the supporting cavalry, no: then onier his
command, was AN exception that strength
ened the evidence O. L-s ability .or such
operations. The march 70 Atlanta was no:
an operation Of this k5Id. J. was regu-
lar and nost d flicult cAil Ign, but o.
course one without winch :he recent es pe-
dilion wo.ld have been Ia possible. From
' sickshurg 10 Savannah Gen. shnrs., an =
career has proved his cwr ard General.
Grants capacity Tor Knitting together 'he
most distant successes into one great re-
suit more important than al of tbefa -
ken together, because !. snoWs the u,agni-
tude OF their military conceptions and the
practical conference o. heir plans.
And what ia more, ne Federal Generals
and tbs vastncss % he spaces over which
they are compelled. 10 pass ill., making he
various campaigns Ii. into each other a
source Of strength as "el as Of weakness.
The last fact is 6ae, no doubt, 20 The root
OF the whole matter-,ne slavery which IS
the Southern crime and weakness. Were
the South homogeneous population ot
white men. the armies that nigh. rene-
trate it would pierce tie various States
only at the cost OF GWndling visibly with
every days march. AS IL Is, tie invading
army is a sponge which sucks up strength
and aid as j. proceeds. Gen. Sherman has
reached the coast, we are told, with a larger
army than that with which he started from
Asi6Ni1. 1Le SIeat InafcH L1S not ueeE
loss, but gain. This, however, is not Que
to any generalship, bat he cause in which
the North is fighting. They have their re
ward in much more effective and salts
factory shape than any slave 4nsarrect.on
could have given :neii.
As a general result the North VII doubt
ess feel deeply the encouragement OF this
great success--and venture 10 infer from il
that the disasters OF mere military incapa-
city are substantially passed, and :hal IL
each fresh campaign they may look ;oy
greater and greater results from the gem
ius OF their leaders and iEeir peoples rat
ural prepnnderance IL s.ren:E. Gen. lee
IS now the only Southern commando. VITO
can be regarded as The egaa. o. Generals
GIANT, Sherman, Sheridan and Thomas, !.
has been seen Tia. the tree States produce
greater crop even Q; military capacity,
though they found il far more difficult 10
detect on the spur OF the moment, than the
slave States-that The greatest weigh. o!
intellect accompanied the greatest weight
oi material resou-ees-lha. the tendency OF
every successive campaign is 10 increase
still more the chances Of the Eo,th-.ila; il
only needs indomitaDle perseverance, 10
succeed in the end.-Loa.lsos Spectator.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28

Anna HAYS, young woman of dissal -.e
character, was killed at 2 grocery o. 80
plank road, IN the suburbs of he toyyf "a
'rhursday evening. a soldier strack ..4r
10 the head with . brick, causing s. eos.y
dea.h. .--GG.c C.!y.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28
ers was advancing on The fort. All is ex-
element now. Our Infantry man thu par
apets, aud now tho sharl crack Of the rifle

ers was advancing on The fort. All IS eS
element now. Our infantry man thu par
apets, aud now tho sharp crack Of the rifle
eau 10 heard instead cf .he heavy booming
Of guns. Salson aa1 rarker have engaged
then. Eu: The l,.,i j. Of shor. duration
the sNost terrific boin rimen: row com
is.Dces, he l.cet have seen Their land
forces, @n.. they oi.ea with greater vim
.aan evsr, 70 i,een "a. .aen from engaging
the sh lr,0 .3ht's. Colonel Lamb comes
rtishins ap ts.e 3s.r..pe.s, ne calls .os Eis
iaer g a-an The i,ae oi palisa les; with a
eAees .or n1n they answer 10 his all
Away they went afse: him, and soon they
ala u LIE, ready 70 snee: the enelny. The
sharp rack Of The ritle is MIXED with The
load nose o. The anncn. The Yankees
cai be seen creeping awey OF their bellies,
like crew ing worms. Lieat. ii inter, with
h.s Nbitv o-tL rifle, IS doing good sery ICE;
Colonel TausIn aud Major Saunders are
among Tie .i.nior reserv yes, encouraging
;hem on; fainter grows the cannonade; the
II asket tiring Aas ceased; the fleet is draw
ing of me .aId alta tx has been repuised.
Tie days fSh. is over. and, .nsnk Sod, al
ss weU.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-01-28

ATTInFTin FRAUD ON THE REvESCE-
HEAVY SEI1CRE OF NHIsEy.-TEe New
Io-E T'.t.re says .ba. a very cunning
scheme 20 chea. The Government ont of the
excise ta~ on four hundred barrels OF whis-
Ky was disco ve-e,i in that city las. week.
TIC law authorizes the exploration of do
mestic distilled spirits withou. paymen, OF
tax. The whisky in question was distilled
in New jersey and pat in a honded ware
house ir New York. The application tor
withdrawal from. the warehouse for the
purpose OF exploration was Ipaoe 20 Col
lector Snooa n VI hose District Il was stor-
ed IL doe form. The whisky was put OF
board a lighter and ,ugsed out IN the di-ec-
ton OF vessel which had cleared for a
foreign port: ou: by some mistake the
Lighter brought up on the Brook yn side OF
he river. and no. along side OF the vessel,
which sailed IL mus the tour hlndsevl bar
els of whisky. However, an acco,nmo oGa-
tng broker, who had managed the affair Of
max ing GA: the reguis site papers, certified
.Sa. se hsAl 81 spe erin:ended the sui pment Of
tie spirits, and had with his own eyes see n
all tie barrels properly slowed or board
The vessel, for which he received about
twenty times he as lal fee for the proper
services Of : broker. Every tL,nG seemed
to be stra ghs am. far, and the enterprising
swim dier would a Ill reasonable prob&bil
ty have succeeded, and pocketed about
81, ,OS0 ,ess expenses, OK Uncle Sans
revenue, had no. a certain wide-awake
gentleman had his suspicious aroused be-
fore the whisky Was removed from the
bonded warehouse. As !. was, a shadow
followed the tug, and although the Graf,
escaped the observation oc the detective in
the night, and tie spirits were deposited in
halfa dozen different places in New York
and ocklyn-.n stables, sheds. back
yards, lars, &c.-yet the pursui; was so
adroitly managed that ali the whisky has
been discovered and seized, With The ex-
ception Of 81 barrels, which may yet be
found. Of course, the goods will be con..s-
Gated, and the party or parties to the fraud
VIII lose abou; 81, 900, (which is about the
cost of producing 400 barrels whisky, ex-
elusive cftGx y in addition to their expen-
ses in their unsuccessful venture. Had
they succeeded they would have realized
he handsome little profit of 50, ,0U0s