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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
LATEST NE Ws.
AFTERNOON REPORT.
Movements OF sherman.

Nfw YoRk, February II l7-Advices from
General Sherman state that on Monday his
left wing was seventeen miles north Of
llranchville, and within thirty miles of Co
lumbia capital, while his right was in front
of the city of Charleston, only two miles dis
tAnt, and threatening it,
On the next day, Tuesday last, it was indi-
Gated by the Richmond papers that his caval-
~ had reached the Northeastern Railroad,
which severed the last remaining link between
Charleston and the rebel capital
His troopers were believed to be also in the
vicinity OF Florence, the important point in
convergence between South Carolina. Geor-
gia, North Carolina and Virginia, and near
which town were recently confined large
number Of captured Union soldiers.
Rebel papers admit that there was nothing
to stop Sherman $ army, aud expect that the
national flag will soon be floating ever
Charleston, Augusta, Columbia aud Raj.
eigh
THE MOVEMENT TOWARD WILMINGTON.
Additional details of the movement toward
Wilmington last Saturday, show that the
troops engaged we're exclusively those of Gen
eral Terrys command, but the operations
we're directed in person by his superior off
Ger General SchoReld
They were most successful, aud what at
FIRST appeared TO be only reconnosance IN
force, terminated in permanent advance
Of the Union lines of two miles, After con
siderable severe skirmishing the new ground
was held and works Immediately throvu mp.
IL il almost as strong as those in front Ia
which the rebels fell back.
The Union casualties during the day were
only about ten killed and fifty wounded.
SAILING or A REBEL PRiyATEER
The Herads Washington special says
Our consul al London has informed the
Government OF the sailing from Kingslown
ireland, Of the steamer Ajax, which IT is not
doubted Is intended for a rebel pirate,
Her armament had gone, or would go onl
in a sailing vessel
Notwithstanding the fact that she is small
il is believed that she will be able to DO much
damage to American shipping II she gels
started in her meditaled career. It's thought
she would GO to Nassau before taking on
board her guns,
| The closing OF the port of Wilmington hs'
been a sad blow to Nassau. All Ia slagnaIor
there.
According to the Herald's correspondent
on the 80, there were over thirty steamers and
hundred sail recently engaged in contrabanC
/ trade. Warehouses are filled with goods
The pirate Tallahassee now called the Cha
meleon, was there the arsi Of the month, Ant
the attention OF the Governor was called I,
the fact by our Consul
Our gunboat Honduras arrived on the 81 lst
and asked permission 70 anchor in the bar
Dor, but was refused
| scUTnRRN NEWS.
Late rebel papers present some very cnri
Ons and interesting disclosures rsgsrdinl
I financial aud military mattors in JED. Davis
dominions
REBEL CURRENCY.
The new currency is now considered OF lea
value than the old
There Is no money, even OF this WORTHLESS
character, in the Treasury 10 settle the i'm
mense outstanding accounts, and taxation 4
1 . Old. fW N.IfNIH H IHI
.NiHiast Boo alafa,t I.fIsssa
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
m DYSPEPSIA

And its attendant train of symptoms il acts more Ike
A CHARM than a medicine. There is nothing in thr
whole 10 OF MaterR Modca that can for amoment
lear n comparison withlt in this disease. .- .
A lll, account OF this wonderful plant may b found
10 tie eleventh edition Of the United States Dspens
RioTy, pages 1887 and 1888.
A series OF experiments in which DR.. Bull has been
for years engaged has lust heen brought to success
ul Termination, and he IL now enabled 60 offer TO the
pubic a aeombinatiOn o. OEDRON with other approved
tDncs The whole preserved 10 the hest quality oi
copper distilled Bourbon Whisky, which he Is c0nt'
drnl has no equal IN the world.
liz might furnish a volume OF certificates. but The
pullc have long since learned 20 estimate such things
ty their te value, The safest plan h, for every one
TO test for himself tie virtues OF new medicine
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

pH-Iinois is getting to be a cosmopolitan
State The Governors message is to be
printed for dstribntion AS follows English
10000 copies; German, 10000; SwediNh,
1000; Norwegian, 900; Danish, 800; French,
SOC. Exchange fYd4 etI4IstII
No policy can be worse than that which
serves to keep up conflicting aud various ma
tionaities in this country English is the
language of the country, and the sooner all
learn to speak aud read it the better.
SO says the Enquirer, and so say we We
are likely to have enough to do in reconciling
diversities of interest and opinion in this
country, without giving public encourage
mentto diversity Of language, andto a con
sequent "confusion Of tongues"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

NEw YoRg, Feb l7.--Stocks dull and
lower Gold closed at 204k Money easy
at sac, Chicago, Burlington q Quincy l2O; ;
Reading llS3; 500 coupons lllt; l0.40s,
coupons 1924; one year certificates So
United States skies Of 1884, cou-
pons Ill; New York Central ia; Erie 75f
Sterling dull at 1854 new issue lO-4O's,
eoupons, 1929; U. ), skies. Of 81, registered.
lO9g 10 4O's, registered, new issue, 1877;
taos 75f. H.'
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

But the crowning slory Of hiR life remains to he at
tanned IN his discovery rather bnauon 'or he
does not clam 10 have beou the dlscoV rer OF EbRnNi
whirh Is the basis Of the Biters now offered 10 the
public. That honor belongs ia the native inhabitants
of Central America 10 whom it, virtues have been
known for more than two hundred years Armed
with IL the indian bids defiance 10 tho most deadly
malaria, and handles, without tear t,e lnO venom
Gus serpents 10 is a bolief with them, that while
cure, no matter what the disease may he.
while Dr. Bulls not prepared to endorse this eN-
rayagant pretensiOn he nevertheless satisfied from
thorough examination of the evidence relating 70
its virtues ia as remedy aud preventative Tor all
diseases arising from exposure either TO change o
wpather ~ climate, or 10 miasmaiic Influences, II
stands
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

Coon ARRANGEMENT the solicitation of
the Dayton & Michigan Railroad, the better
to accommodate the increasing travel between
Piqua aud Columbus, tho Columbus Piqua
Railroad Company have put on their road a
special train, 10 run between Columbus and
Piqua, thus making close connection with the
Dayton & Michigan Railway at Piqua.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

NEw YoRK, February 1.-THE Times,
James Island correspondent says
The forces under Brgadier General Hatch
are bivouacked on the Charleston 4 Savan.
nah Railroad, at the point where it crosses the
Combahee river They are steadily moving
forward toward Charleston. The enemy, in
the meantime, reluctantly retiring in the same
direction.
The Tribunes Army of the Potomac cor.
respondent says he was told by deserter
thai Lee left for the South on the 10th Of
January, il is said, to Branchville
Longstreet s said TO be in command Of the
deienses at Richmond
DERENsEs or wILMINGToN ALMOST INrREGNA-
BILE.
The 1ribunes Fort Fisher correspondent
says;
Tho rebel position in front Of Wilmington
is next TO mpregnable
Their right rests on Cape Fear River, and
consists of breastwork ten feet ia hsighi,
with ditch aud abatiis in front
General Scho6cld brought with him, when
he assumed command, large force Of vete-
rams, aud at once set NJ work
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
XNXVIIIth Congress I'd SeSsiOn
WAsHlSGTos, February II.
HOUSE,

The House Committee on Elections repor.
ted ia favor OF the admission OF Messrs. Field
aud Mann, as Representatives from Louisiana,
aud Messrs JaoG aud johnson as Representa-
tives from Arkansas
The House passed the bill extending the
time for the completion Of the Land Grant
Railroad in Missouri and Wisconsin.
The House went into Committee Of the
Whole on the amendment 10 the Internal rev.
ouua bill
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

baS~Ale the Blnirs dead We have not
heard of them for whole week. As Sena-
tor Hicks is dead, perhaps Montgomery will
burst the cerements which have bound him.
Do let us hear Of the Blaiss.--Journdt
We reproduce the above in order to inquire
respectfully, If there Il any point to'it2 Hso,
liberal reward will be paid to any one who
will oblige us by pointing it out.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

FURNlTURE SALE.-To.morrow morning at
81 o'clock, c. p, Huber & Son will sell, at
their auction room, the following; Tables,
Chairs, Bedstcads, Sofas, Carpets, Rockers
Kitchen Furniture, Bed Comforts, and a gen
eral variety of Household Gooda also Sali
netts, Muslins, Pantaloons, Undershirts, Draw.
ers, Feather Ticks, Pillows, and numerous
other articles,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

BfrrERs THAT ARE HITl ERs. .--There are no
lliterH or the Stomach immensely popular in this
~ ionof the country ~ those now manufactured by
one q our own residents, TOR. W. Rolact). A an
appetizer, and pleasant and agreeable tonic they
surpassed by no other importation. Having tried the
article, speak. rom perence, aud most will
ihgly recommend them as on invaluable tonc.- On
ciRndd CODimcrciR. fI frlIti IIi
See Advertisement. iegd1m
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

CoNUNDRUM. What reason have we for
believing that the abolition party has traded
of the old ship of State for bob-sled2
Answer-Because it is obviously a staging
(sleighing) party.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
Farms for Sale.

IINHE uHdersgped, residing IN 0reenyille, O., oaarn
for sale valuable farm OF $50 acres OF land, 100
acres un1eT cultivation, With brick house new bank
lagn, nearly completed large orphafd and N pleas
m tly situated the turnpike Leading nam Green Vile
10 Piqua mes east oi GetiysbuIg, Darke col,nly.
Ago, sixty aggez Of improved land within one mile of
deiiw1 +, 4 7, fTI'~' WILLIAM AI.LRN.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

]. S. Roseberry sc Main streets
Offering his Dry Goods at 40 to so per cent
below September prices having bought since
the great DECLINE. tf| EfftEt
Go see them tits ali true
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
A VOICE FROM YIORsBURG,
.,Nl,rn nrttnn Nihasiaatnrr- Alinnui o

"Dr. John Bull
@Dear sir--I am happy N stale to yon that have
lshh Your valuable Cpfon Bitters, with great benefit
10 myself M general debility aud prosfrat OF my
system, produccd 10y the unhealthy and miasmRtic
Innuences Of the Nissysppl River and around yicks-
Mra having been with General Grants army through
out tA whole southern campaign. confidently re-
commend ita n et0a all persons VIII are exposed In
unhealthy climates. H. W. BOGLE,
agent u s Sanitary Commission"
G,ql3m
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

DIR HAAS BALsAM the cure OF long
standing Coughs, bad Colds, bronchitis, as
well as CONSUMPTION, this medicine ia in.
valuable. Its peculiar combination is the re.
sut Of experience, and an intimate knowl
edge ol the cause OF these. diseases, and ths
certificates of rem arkable cures are sufficient
ptoof of its superiority lel3dlw
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
Summon Cotar. -sNaAIdnh sehpotal Dad

obtained verdict against her husbands ad-
mnistrntor, for 81, $40 with interest uplo dato
of verdict The case of Mrs, McReynold W..
Executors of Joseph McReynold, is in pro.
gress to-day.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

/ bay Go to John w. Darsts, corner Second
and Jefferson streets for your Fall and Win
er Dress Goods; also, Cloaks, Shhwls, Car
pets, &c just received. diff
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
Spccial Notices,

CmLDRES's CABS &C. p Huber q Son
have Just received an assortment Of Baby
Cabs and Carriages Call and see them for
they are splendid. Std
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
R4,sASCOVILLS BLoOD'AND LIVE

ReSsASCOVILLS BLoOD'AND. LIVER
SYRUP, for the cure Of ScRorULA, WmTE
SWELLING, and other diseases of the Blood
When such men as DIR Il s Newton, profess
or in one Of the most prominent Medical Col
leges of Cincinnati, G. W. Pratt, NJ. d., and
A. CASTOR, NJ D., come out and state TO the
world that this Medicine, SoovILL's BLOOD
AND LlyER SyRUP, cures Scrolala aud other
cases caused by impure blood, where all other
remedies have failed, no one shou Id doubt its
virtues or fail use itin any disease which
IS caused by impure state OF the Blood
fal3dlwG. .... .H. ...a
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
RpmOred Cheek Of sherman aud Death
Of neRurcgRrd,

BALTIMORE, February l7.--The American
has a special dispatch from Annapolis as fol-
lows
The flag of truce boats New York and
Leary arrived here this morning, with ,5ls
parolled Union soldiers aud officers from
Richmond
The condition of the men is much better
than OF those heretofore received
Only one hundred had TO be sent to the
hospitals ....
The report was current in Richmond, when
the men left, that sherman had been checked,
and that Beauregard had been killed
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

BsS~No lady should be without DR Towns
I.RY's INDIAE 1ooTHAoHR ANonYNE in her fam
iJ If she has children that have the tooth
ache it will cure them, II any OF the family
have scurvy on the gums IL will cure it, II
some of the cousins have diseased gums, rem
dering their mouth very unpleasant, it viii
cure the disensel and render the gums red and
Of beautiful color u fel3dlw
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

NoTlCR ~ haSeby gwen that The underagned has
IN Aeen duly appoinied AdministFAtOr OF abe estate
of pr. Hugh Alexander, deceased. WI. .i.'. r..
felbw3 Z .4a.H. WILMER II, BELVliA4E.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
DAYTON WESTERN TURNPIKE ROAD

VNHE stockholders N said road hereby noiided
Il that dividend OF any cents per shaTs wall he
On Saturday, March tth leo5 and A my ofce there
Aaer, fellows o, Q. sHlVELEY Treasurer.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

LOUISVILLE, KY, September 10; 1863.
On the 22d Of July last I submitted, through an
agent ofnnne, 20 the Meoieal Director uf the Depar
mentof the Cumberland sample Of my Cedron
Btiers for his inspection, and requested f after
alyss, he found II meutorious 70 sanction and ap.
prove its use among our soldiers.
The following Is the Medical Directors reply, and
also General Rosecmns' permission TO ship 800 doA
at once, 70 ave it sold to Suffers.
JOHN BULL.
al am satisfied that Cedron Bters will do no harm
10 any one, Il taken properly and In moderation.
see no objection to Br Bulls beng permitted to dis
pose oft io Sutlers.
ga. HENRY THURsTON,
"Surgeon and Medical Director, u. c."
."HEipQUARrERs DrP'r or rus CUMBERLAND.
"NAsuyrtH, TENNESSEE, July "a, 1868
or John Bull's agent, Mr.. -, has permission
sip Nnuhvillc Tennessee twenty ave gros. (or
BOO dozcnl OF Bus Cedrou Bitsra, for sale to Suffers
N the army only
'"The regulations Of the Treasury Department are
70 be complied with atrictly.
I"By command OF MAJOR General Rosecmns.'
OWN. NJ MILES,
"Maor and Provost Marshal General"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
Southern Refugees 90 he Returned ia
the Rebels by msJRh, from nIRtRmOTRs

ST. Lous, February l7--The Republicans 8
Cairo special says;
Late New Orleans advices report that the
Mexican General Mejah, commanding Mata.
moras, has entered into an arrangement with
the rebel authorities, by which all refugees
from Texas ate TO be returned TO them and
Immediately conscripted Meiah claims that
he is acting under Mpxmillinn's orders
General Candy is said to have sent word TO
Mcinh that he will retaliate by taking and
holding Mexican officers as hostages for every
relugee returned to the rehela
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

WANTED---A situation to drive team, ty n
young man who understands the niahagemeut
of horses Apply to X Stevenson, through
the Postollice. fel5d3t
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

SPECIAL PERMIT
UEIrED STATES Custom HeUsE,
NAanvfLLe, IEsNEssfE, August IL, lsG3. !
nr. John nula agent, Mr.. -- has permission to
transport to the 'front.' via railroad pike, within the
Federal lines, for the Of the army, 1iO one hun
tlred and forty hoxes oi Bull's Oedron Bitters.
j. Il. DlLLIN.
.rf...sfH ...... Per WILL y. HALL, ...
Surveyor Of Customs.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
@lothillg.
wILLIAm wALKEn,

NO. .aOlTHIRD STREET, DAYTON, oHIO
rs prepared to accommodate his customers vita
Il every article Of gentemen's wearing apparel ol
the lateAt style and best quality Those who wanl
coats, pants, vests, sh'rs hosiery, handkerchiefs
gloves boots, shoes, clippers, &C., will do well Il
giye him call. Ru2i
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

AUCTION SALRS- TURSbA vs. THuRSDAY Us.
SA7URDA vs. PRIVATE sALkS RHkRF BAY,
a4,i ana, .
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
No, West ErOut street, bed. Main and
Wal@ot, near steam heat Landing,
Cinoinnati. Ohio.

ToDaoco sold at Auction or Pnvatsly. as owa.rs
may desire.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

i DR MOTT EGErAhlE LIVER IlLLs are
working their way into general favor in the
estimation Of the public. II the community
knew the superiority Of these Pills-lhey
Icing composed of vegetable eNiracls--they
would use no other when they could be pro-
cured Many who have used them would pre-
fer paying one dollar per box, in preference
10 being withoat them. fel3dlw
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

BlSTWhen physicians and other men sf
equaiy high standing recommend ALLEYS
,,nd all Diseases Of the Lungs that tend to
Consumption, why should The afflicted delay
in using it2
For sale by II, D. Carner fel3dlw
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17
WITHOUT a RIVAL (!

And Justly deserves the reputation II has 80 long en-
joyedin Central America and the West indies
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

The Richmond Examiner Of the l4th says:
II Sherman takea Branchville, he cuts our
great Railroad artery, aud Gen Lee will have
to gather his supplies from other quarters
than the rich aiorehouses of southwestern
Georgia
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

CoMposlToR WANrrp--immediately at this
Office
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-02-17

declared to be rs heavy as the people can
stand.
The proposal TO couscript negroes by the
I wholesale having received an adverse dsci.
sion iu the rebel Congress, the scheme Of call
| ing on them to volunteer is now being warm
y discussed
FRoM CHARLESTON
General Hardee telegraphs from Charles
ton the 18th, that the rebel pickets we're drv.
en- in on James Island on the night of the 10Th
but the lines were re established the next
day tft'f
The Yankees nre still in strong force on
the Island however with an increase Of eigh-
teen steamers of the bar
The barge attauk on the night Of the llth
on battery Tompkins was repulsed.
RALrlGH BELIEVED TO be POINT ATTACK.
The Richmond Dispntch reports the land
ing Of 20 600 men at Newborn, and believes
their object to be an immediate advance on
Raleigh or on their lines
Lieutenant General Grant visited Newbern
lately.
COMMUNICATIONS DESTROYED
The Richmond Dispatch of the l4th SAYS
all communication with Charleston aud Au
gpsta is cht oil and nothing is known of the
situation OF those places
COMMENTS or TuE RICHMOND ENQUIRER
The Enquirer of the nth says: Grant
appears to be preparing to push forward his
lines still further, having by his recent move
ment advanced them three miles westward OF
Petersburg.
The soldiers agree upon the practicability
OF introducing negroes TO aid in solving the
difficulty before them.
the EXAMINER is FEARFUL.
The Richmond Examiner Of the 18th says,
If Sherman takea Branchville, he cuts our
great Railroad artery, aud Gen Lee will have
to gather his supplies from other quarters
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-01
SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County OF Fl Dorado. .
> SS.-In the District Court of the 18th Judicial
District.
Action brought in the District Court OF the Elev
enth Judicial District and the complaint filed in the
CouEty Of Il Dorado, in the Office Of the Clerk OF
said District Court in and for said County and State
The People OF the State of California, to J. NJ
Dorsey AMI Eliza Dorsey (his wifr), Defendants,
Greeting
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by Geo. N. Condce, Plaintiff, in
the District Court OF the Eleventh Judicial District
in and for the County of Fl Dorado, and to answer
the complaint filed therein the 18th day Of
April A. d. 1854, within ten days exclusive Of the
daR OF servicC), after the service on you of this
summons-if served within this County, if served
out Of this County, but within this Ju lcal District
within twenty days. or, if served on Of said Dis
trct, then within forty days-Or judgment by de.
faL u will be taken against you.
The said alton is brought to obtain judgment
Inst YOU for the snm of eleven hundred dollars
nd inter- thereon at the iste Of two per cent per
month from the l,,,. day OF october, 1909, aheseu
to be due upon certain 10te'-ot last Aforesaid
date, given By you to J. A Daprs ~ order and
duly assigned to said PFC; and, also, for decree
of foreclosure Of d certain mortgage Of even date
with said note, and an order to sell the property
therein described. situated in Placerville, IN said
county and State, and known As the Dorsey or
City Rlook," and more particularly described In
PITTS. complaint a copy whereof accompanies this
writ and for costs Of suit and If you fall to appear
and answer the said complaint, AS above required,
the said Plaintiff will take judgment against you Tor
said sum, decree and costs, according to the prayer
Of said complaint,
Witness Hon. 8. W. Brockway, Judge Of said Dis
trict Court OF the Eleventh Judicial District
, ~ Attest my hand, and the seal Of said
! SEAL. Court, In and for said County Of Fl Dora
~ do, hereto Affixed, at Office in the City Of
TStamp1 PIacervIe, this the 2Sth day Of February,
A. D. 1885. G. J. CARPENTER, Clerk
s. 4 Geo. Z. Williams, Ahys for PTf.
[mar1lmS
The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-04-01


Observation-Disclosures, where
We once lived, lay close by NipvilIe.-
Theologically considered it was very
peculiar place. There were five or six
churches there, and nearly every church
managed to starve q minister yearly
The average attendance at each house Of
worship was fourteen and half Month
iy ensued a chronic outbreak of festivals
and concerts for the support Of the minis
tiers or the repairing OF the churches
Two-thirds of the contributions came
FROM the pockets Of outsiders, whose in.
terest in religious matters was not, to say
the least, extensive. When matters pc.
cuniary were at the last extremity, and
like unto rolling big log uphill was the
operation of raising funds to pay the
minister. the congregation generally turn
ed to and set about repairing and beauti-
flying the church. Prcacherville was an
awful wicked place withal. Preacherville
wouldn't have been such a modern Sod.
ON, but the fact is Politics would persist
in poking woolly head out of the pulpit.
We have never, in all our peregrinations,
seen such another place as PrcQcherville. /
Democrat.