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The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

A LOYAL THIEF.-Gen. Curtis, of Wis
consin, was member Of Congress when
the war broke out, and did all he could to
prevent an adjustment. He commanded
in Arkansas for time, and was finally
dismissed as cotton thief The recon
structed Gen. Pillow has sued the distn.
guished radical cotton thief for 1923, 900
worth Of the staple, and his claims arc
said to good, in as much as he is likely
to provethat Curtis stole for his own, in,
stead Of the public good. 1t does not ap-
pear that the cotton was ever accounted
for to the Government. "The war ended
too soon," says Parson Brownlow. and
all the loyal thieves agree with him. Cur
lis is the candidate of the Radicals for the
United States Senate; Government swim
dIers seemingly being the idols Of that
wing of the Republican party.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

10 QUA SussoREBsRs.-Weh have sent 10 each
- ear delinquent subscribers q statement Of
hiS iudebtsdness 70 the DEnocRAr. We trust
That prompt VeE1tttsnces will be made, as We
AsN Aependanh to some extent, on the money
Feceiv6d nom subscriptions to meet the cur
rsnG expenses Of our paper. The close of the
Ieae b The time to pay for newspapers, both
br thooe who pay IN advance and those who
IRE indebted and our subscribers will do US
. great ihvOr BY % doing. The greatly iucreas-
ed expense Of printing renders it absolutely
necessary for newspaper publishers to insist
upon prompt payments by their patrons; aud
We trust our subscribers will excuse us for re.
nainding them Of the "a little bills" due us
The amounts are small, but the aggregate is
large, and We need it. Every one who owes
eyears subscription is requested TO consider
this personal matter It means him. We
know that times are hard, business dull, taxes
oppressive aud money scarce aud bard to get
We dislike to dun, and would not do it did we
not need money. We trust we have said
enough 70 make those indebted to US see the
necessity Of settling up. -
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

Or COURSE, despatch from WaSl-
ington says: The settling up Of the a..
counts of large number Of officers con
nected with the Qnarlermastcr's Depart.
ment. shows large discrepancy between
their statements and those Of the account
Ihg officer Of the Treasury. Millions Of
dollars have been squandered, no one
knows how" The greater portion Of it
was doubtless paid out by Abolition
thieves to keep up Abolition organs.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

DR. AooRE AND HIS lSsTITUTE-It is curious
to see how variously 1.-THE longing amer immortali
ty" attacks the children OF notwithstanding the
base degrees by which they did ascend''-like the
courageous falcon, they FIX their eye upon the Ioft
lest quarry, and make the poor children Of earth
dDy with their sublime flights Of genius. Bot
We speak metaphorieally, and we must come down
| a peg or so. DR.. c. W Moons. of the Medical
and Surgical Institute celebrity, of San Francisco
has found quarry worthy OF his aspirations. and
one which throws all quondam surgeons com pietely
simple mode Of surgical operation, be performs
radical cure Of Herniain the short space Of three
weeks. great victory in surgery, truly, and one
well worthy the consideration Of the thous ands
who are the victims Of this heretofore incurable
afniction. We do not wish to dispaTage other ply
seians in private practice in this city, deprive
them of their well earned laurels-we appreciate
the talents Of some of them. and honor and com
mend their E1.. but with all Difference and due
respect, We must say, that there is too nGSh i'm
portance placed upon some mems position In the
profession, to the great detriment Of Science and
indefatigable Investigations. When We reflect
upOn the want Of Scientific progress, as charAa-
terlzed in most all our medical schOolS-adhered
to in all our public hospitals well as in private
practice-We IN but congratulate the many thous.
and invalids who annually Aoek to this metropolis
for medical and surgical treatment, in being able
fOTded in this Institute. Aside from the most
skillul treatment and nursing. the large airy and
elegantly furnished rooms, will enable the patients
to enjoy all the comforts aud luxuries Of 4 home,
All in all, We regard Dr. MOORE and his Institute
a most valuable acquisition to the Pacific Coast
the need Of which we have long since felt.
sept3Om3l ISundsy Mercury.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

A Harry NEw YEAR.-We gratefully thank
our frieudS and patrons not only for the many
marks Of favor they have bestowed upon us
DUNG the year that is about expiring, but for
the ie0iency they have ever extended to our
short-epmings. 1t We have injured any one,
We freely forgive him and are ready to accept
bis apology, and if any one has sought to do
ue an iDjury-whether he has failed or succeed.
ed in his intent-we trust that he will enjoy
the fruits of his labor of love- With the New
Year let as join, dear reader, in wishing health
aud happiness TO the whole "world aud the
rest of mankind" and peace and prosperity
to our beloved country
The man who permits the sun to get high in
the heavens befUre be commences the labors of
the day, finds night closing in around him too
soon for the accomplish ment of bis work but
the mOrniug-the first part of the day-being
improved, inspires confidence that the task
may be performed, and b is done. Is it not
thus with the year? We measure our time BY
years as web Gs days; and q work begun on a
aew resolution formed at the beginning of the
year, seems more easy of fultillment than il
begun or formed after despised vice or sloth is
allowed to creep into and disGgure that year,
aud 70 become connected with It's memories 10
succeeding ones.
Take heart then, on the commencement OF
the year let the dead year bury its dead
make sIoth give way for active industry; put
your hands TO the plow and look not back; tear
up habits which retard progress and plant new
and profitable ones in their stead. So shall
ths record of the new year be pleasant to look
upon when the year has sped and perhaps go
far 70 erase the blots upon the pages Of the
past May ls66-when it passes over our
heads-leave behind it evidences that all are
better citizens aud neighbors than ever and
that We live in times of mental and moral pro-
Gression. With heart full of thankfuness
for the past and with unaffected sincerity we
wish all our readers " A Happy New Year"
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30
December 25th, 1865.

"rnE DISuNIoS PARTY. In an editor.
ial under this caption, in late number
of the New York Times. a Republican
journal Of wide circulation and great in.
iluence, there is a revelation that will a>.
toni>h the public. The Times is edited
by Henry j. Raymond (author Of the
Republican platiprnll and Thuilow Weed,
and is the home organ Of Secretary Sew
ard, and is understood TO reflect the sen
timents Of the President ItS statements,
therefore, are entitled to weight. 1t pos
itively asserts that "Slmon =. Chase, in
the first Cabinet meeting held after the
attack on Fort Sumter, opposed raising
any troops or making any war ~ What
10 you think of that, you who profess to
imagine it was treason not to JON in the
war clamor even before Fort Sumter was
6red on? When the secret history Of
the rebellion shall be given to the conn,
try, the people will discover who were in
favor ofdisunlon. Long before the war
commenced Chase and other Radical
leaders favored Northern Confederacy,
and declared they would not live in q
union with shareholders.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

Death im the BlOOd.-Yes, Il fs IN the
blood that the seeds Of disease and death eugen.
deFed Auack them there with that mghtest OF Al
detereenta, BRsToLs SAEsAPARLLA and you are safe
No matter the complaint whether scrofua, ,eryHpe.
las cancer salt Theum, fever and sgue, liver disease
bilious remittent fever, 1t 10 through the blood
alone that the exciting cause can be reached. This
great poison neutraEes the acrd matter In the
veins, from which the most terrible disorders spring
and by which they are fed and aggravated. II
strk at the hydra coiled in the system, and
exterminates It as surely and swiftly Hercules
destr ,yed the hundred-h headed serpent, Of which
mortal dlstempcrs are the anti,tvpe. Bear this 10
mind all who suffer, for It is religiousiy true.
Sold by Hnstetter, Smith 4 Dean, Wholesale agents,
eau Francisco. decl
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

ANOTHER DfMocKATic Vlc1oRy. We
are proud 10 announce that the fearless
and intlexiblr Democracy of Amador
county have elected /. II. Rose to the
State Senate. 1t is iilIle singular that
the Sacramento onion has not noticed
the election. Its silence confirms the re.
port that it is owned by Shoddy and
dnrcs not publish anything offensive to its
masters.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30
M S

At the residence Of the brides father, Dec.
2lst. Mr.. SPRUcE SNELsox, late Of Baker .oun
ty, Oregon, tn Miss MAGGIE P. SMIrH, # CO.
sumnes Township, Ell Dorado county, Cs.
At Empire Canon, Dec. oath. bv Geo1e W.
Ferree. j. p, Mr.. H. HARDY TO Mrs. SARAB
BowsER, all of Georgetown.
In this City. on the 25th inst by Rev Mr.
Maddox. Nv. JAcoB ANDRIcK to Mrs. 5. CREE
LEY, both Of this City.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

LooK OUr!-'Tis said by The weather wise
they know it all-tbat the months of January
and February will be Intensely cold; and our
readers who are prudent will provide against
it By gniug at once to the clothing store of p.
warm, fashionable, cheap clothing. They have
the right kind of material for cold weather,
and sell at prices to suit the times.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

Or AOxDAT our good looking and amiabIe
devil Pope MOuutoy body knows Pope;
he's ons Of the popular /" Institutions" OF Pia,
cervtlIe-wiil call upon our CITY subscribers
With view Of making q raid on their pockets.
MSs not p1gnacIOus; hes too goOd-natured to
9st tangry. bat bell lick the man who refuses
y fork over" when be reQuests him to "sheIl
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30
DIssoI.UTToN NoTTCR

VTVHE C0PAKfNBRSHIP her,tofOrs .,;.,;n.
SseWosn IAs Hsdersigned in the publication Of
y Watual eoaaeae. The business m an denart-
nssee WIN b. eoatinusd BY d. w. GelWicks, who
Y @aehort1ed 70 collect all accounts due the old
aE~s and Who viii settle all claims against it.
ID. ". GELWlCKS,
WM. A. JANUARY.
FlAseFVills, Deeember Let lSo5-lm
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

DIR. c. W. MOORE by reference to suy
advertising columns, II viii be sees that this dIs
tingui'htd Physician and Sargeon, hate Sturgeon
| General in the army Of Gen. Butler. at New or
leans, has established Medical Instituse In San
Franeiseo PersonS suffering with diSeASe Of anV
Kind or description. BY placing themselves under
| the care of DIR. Moore, can rely upon rec Giving
geHtIrmAHly aud Ssienti6e tTeGtmeut.-ICoutTs
Costa Gazette.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30
Murr.y a Lanman.. Florida Wa.

Murray q LanmAh'S FIortd0 W aS
teY.-ThFcughout spanish America, from North
ern Mexico III. Straits Of Magellan. this Is cunsid
cred the xquisiie OF all aromatic waters The
bNuany, in 4 diluted fora morning wash for the
mouth Bv the Wav. WhIli hint - gentlemen
that when used in this way ard sprinklrd on tie
clothins.t M render them prrsentahle after having
inhaled the umcs 81 the strongest Havana Those
~ the "bcaTdri sx" Who wave hsuAer SKINS Will also
Aud it real luxury afcr shaving. EU-See that The
names uf"Mnrray Tantn1u" are upar every Srap.
per. Iahel Nni h,i!l"; withoa' ii non" grUunc
Sli by los'ett-r, SE7'h and p-.s wholesale se''ts
san francisco .d.c2nl
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

six and Twelve coAt Stamped Gov-
lsrnment Envelopes for sale at the Poet omee. An
Letters ust be fully prepaid they will be sent to
the Dead Letter once. Postage email printed mat
ter must be paid Quarterly or Yearly In advance.
dec3O-2W ~ ~
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30
SpelIaI ann @tnrraI Nntirfs

The Physician ls oOeR blanca fnr
want Of success in his when the lsa NaI.,
ent In the recovery Of the sick s 70 be IFaeeS te
the administering 'npure medicines. RsbeYt Whns
apothecaIy, is~Paylng paEtbealaF attention 70 ne
comPoupdiag UysiciaAs' prescriptions and family
recfr<s from medicines Of undOubtsd ruFily Ro1er,
White, Medical H0, Is sppOlnted agent Isr most
Of the een Aine PaGeat uedicInes.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

NOBLE LOYAL GOVERNOR - Old
Brownlow, bogus Governor of Tennessee,
elected, not by ballot but by the bayonet,
in late letter SAYS: This whole coun.
try abounds in thieves and robbers, any
of whom would murder man for his
watch or for fivc dollar bill" He ought
to have added that he himself is one of
them. How kindly he speaks of the 10y
al men who elected him! In the same
letter he says he believes "the war has
closed out two years too soon" No doubt
he believes so-too soon for the gratifica.
ton OF the cruel and mercenary desires Of
such as he-too soon for swindling loyal
contractors--too soon for loyal spies and
informers-too soon for incompetent, dis
honest and worthless Generals. but not
too soon for honest and patriotic men,
We are glad to see the more respectable
portion OF the Republican press are hold.
ing this vlndictive vagabond sp to public
scorn.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

GOOD TO BE LoYAL.-A Colonel, broth.
er Of Major General, who had excellent
chances in the South for about six months
was found to be worth seven million dol.
lars at his death. He was poor when he
went South. or course he made his for
tune legi'imateIy His brother thinks
the war closed out too soon, and favors
extreme measures towards the Southern
people to provoke them to renew the con.
test!
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

evidently closely studied the subject, says A
late fashion among the ladies Is wearing long
ends Of narrow ribbon around the neck. Few
Of the uuiunltiated know the significance of
the same. When they wear the ends hanging
in front, it means that q" the lady is married." ;"
dewn the back. that she has II feIler coming
70 her, but is engaged" over the left should:
der It means 4" fellers, come fellow me-" If
she does not wear any, it means that she " is
engaged, aud doesn't wish to have anything to
do with any of the fellers." By noticing The
above some of our young fellers may avoid
getting into perplexing predicameut.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

Cash System. - Charles b. Petite
has determined that on and aitsF the 6rSt day Of
January, 1896, he will stop the Credit business and
sell only for Cash. lie viii sell OF his present large
stock Of Dry Goods and Clothing at greatly reduced
prices, dec30
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

MASONIC ELECTIONS. the annual me citing
OIL Dorado Lodge, No. 26, F. and A. NJ held
'on Monday evening last, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Robert
White, W. n; James Weymouth, s. W; Henry
Hamil. J. W.; Henry D. Raphael, Treasurer
d. ]. White, Secretary; and the following were
appointed: A. ]. Lowry, s. D.. Thomas Alder.
son, J. D.; c. G. Peirce, Chaplain; Theo F.
Tracy. Marshal; James Brown aud A. B. Try.
on. Stewards; H. Il. Thai, Tyler.
VIoLEr LODGE, No 13s, F. and A. NJ, al
their annual meeting on Tuesday last, elect
ed the following officers for the ensuing year
John D. Skinner. W. n. Dem Long, S. W
). J. Lawyer. ]: W.; Thos. McManus, Treas,
urer; James N. Steele, Secretary: and appoint
ed the following: Leopold Sterns, S. D.; w d.
Reed, J. D. J. Ii. Hughes. Tyler
. Ar the regular meeting of Mount Zion Lodge,
NO. ia. +. and A. NJ. held on the I'd instant,
the following officers were elected Enrthe en-
suing year; D. Hanna, w. NJ; b. R. Phillips
3. w.; T. J. KeFns, J. w; A. Reihl, Treas
iureri Wm. Knox, Secretary.
DIAMOND LODGE; No. %, F. and A. NJ, at
their annual meeting on Saturday the 10th inst.
elected the following officers for the ensuing
W.; E. Berg, J. W.; E. Ellen. Treasurer; l..
Wiley, Secretary; John Schneider, S. D.; G.
II. Duthmer, J. D.; N. Levy aud H. J. Buker,
Stewards; Charles F. Irwin, Marshal; S.
,Gorsky, Tyler.
EL DORADO CHAPTER. No. 4, r. A. NJ, held
their annual election on Friday evening the
22d instant, when the following officers we're
ehosen for the ensuing year: A. SeisbutteI, NJ
=. H. p; 81. J. Baker, E. K; Charles F. Irwin,
g.. John Theisen. r. A. c.; u. E. Norton, N.
Sd Vi G. +. Jackson. n. I'd "; J. B. Smith,
n. 1st "; 3. Ellen. Treasurer; j. D. Jackson,
Secretary; ". BELLY, Guard. =.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30
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The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

A CASE WoRTH CONSIDERING. We ex'
tract the following startling disclosure
from the New York correspondent Of the
Erie Dispatch, the writer whereof claims
to have been an eye witness to what he
testifies. If these are facts, We advocate
as stern and uncomprOmising punishment
as was meted out to Wirtz. The" Bull
Pen" alluded to. was notorious for its un'
fitness for men to live in, but this is
atrocious, as described. 1t ought to be
speedily and searchingly investigated
Justice and humanity demand it. lfit
is not, il wSH cSnl1rm the report that Gen.
Butler has Secretary Stanton under bis
thumb, and can cOnsign him to eternal
infamy whenever he pleases. Bad as it
is reported Andersonville was, it was a
Paradise compared with the Bull Pen /;
and the treatment of the prisoners at the
latter place was far more brutal than at
the former.
"As far as cruelty to prisoners may go, I
wish to relate a couple Of incidents which |
witnessed Of cruelty in officers Of the Federal
army towaI ds their own men. Cap. Edward
Owen, Senior Assistant Surgeon, of the 10th
N. Y. Heavy Artillery, happened TO fall under
the cloud of Gen. Buffers dispeasnre, and was
remauded to Bull Pen," far worse than that
at Audersonville, although on = much larger
scale. There he found some loo comp claimants.
The " Bull Pen was simply stOckade fifty
feet square, enclosing what had formerly been
a cuw yard. When the Beast" came to New
York last fall, to keep the city quiet, the Doc
tor, with some other officers, and many who
supposed they had charges against them, were
sent to Bermuda Hundred Here they were
assigned to u small negro cabin. In the lower
room, l6 l2 feet square, we're packed A. bu-
man beings The windows were boarded up.
No fire was allowed. Two guards stood at the
door charge bayOnets.r The stencil was hor.
rible. The refuse from the bodies was some
times from four Ia six inches deep. They
could not sleep unless they did it standing
The allowance of room was forty-six square
inches.
The prisoners were composed OF five com.
missioned officers, twelve negroes, six lunatics,
two Of them raving maniacs, the rest rebels,
cIizens refugees and couvtcts.
The exposure and terrible treatment bro( ht
many to the verge "fi grave in the three
weeks they were kept ikSre: But Dr. OWS,
a gentleman ot high standing in the city Il
/ BROOKLYN, was taken down with the brain few.
er aud chills the hr>t dav. While he ay there
in one corner, utterly helpless and almost dy.
| ing. the major Of the loG'h Va. Vols. ordered
hhi bayoneied for MT g'iug 'Tt - work -
And il was done. DR.. OWen, IL must br re.
membered. was a commissioned officer II the
! United Staies Army. against whom charges
had not been preferred. The major o:ier In ck-
ed'dnwn prisoners. and SAW him SIN = a
-. l..
/ ted a rsuyh c,nInandiu'. The hardest case
was that at Capt q |. Suppsor. BHitry ~. %
, lsI Pa. ii. 4. " hom saw rui 1, data before
nav ewes. from the effects al t.:~"t>r c'a'rar'cd
! M the Bal Pru, and il, was refused Iscd,ra'
/ treatment until few dINS bef''rr hs death.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

Masonic MEETINGS. Sierra Nevada Council,
No. I, r and 8. NJ, will hold their regular
monthly meeting on Tuesday evening next,
January ID.
st. James Chapter, No. IS, R. A. NJ, will
Aneet on Wednesday eyeuiug next, the regular
outhIy meeting.
El Dorado Commandery, No. 4. Knights
FemplAr, will hold their regular monthly as
ssmhiy at their Asylum on Thursday evening
next.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

WE would cAll the attention Of our readers TO
the Grover and Baker Machines. Their reputa
tion is too well established for US to attempt a
word in their favor, but We would advise any per-
son wanting reliable Family Sewing Machine, to
investigate the merits Of these before buying
" A word to the wise 10 sufficient"
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30
BRTpa1 NoTIOR.

NOTICE IS HEREBY OWEN THAT TEE
IN undersigned win appiy 70 the Hpap5Hf
Beard Of supeFviSOrs Of II Dorado Cc14tE, OAn-
fBFnia, ct their meeting on the aFst Mp.4ey y
Jannary, 1885, for . renewal Of LiesaeR 70 Eesg
Of the American River, e Cash HaE: g NJ cel@ '
County, for one year. LEONARD REFG''
Chill Bar, Dec. s, le60..-4W
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

TNSTATE OF SAMUEL ?. HAMM, Deceased
u Notice Is hereby given by the undersigned Ex.
ecutors Of the Estate OF Samuel 2 Hamm, deceased
TO the creditors Of, and all persons having claim,
against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the
necessary vouchers, within ten months after the
hrst publication Of this notice, tn the said Executors
at the once or Chas p. Irwin in the CITY Of Placer.
vile, In the said County Of 81 Dorado.
CHAe. p. IRWIN,
ELLE ELLEN,
Executors Of said Estate.
Dated at PlacerviIle. Nov. 18th 1855 sS-!nov9Sml
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30
Gbafrb Gbarttablt 0rorry,

RsesSstaAt EPiss6pAi CAureA-
even banday morning, ~ lo5< o'sIock S-S,
at eane PIeee, - o,eloek, P.n. O0LORlA--esrv;rs
on tns nrss ana hlra eaaday svsnlngl Of tha mooiS
and feaEth Sunday evenings ef tAs montA N Ssss
O'Clock. DIAMOND SPRTN0s-asTVioe On ~ ~
Ond and fOuEth eunAAysof each month. Al 4 os.I.ss
Pm. o, o. PRTRCR Nt.t.N-SA
Residence, Cary HOuSsS PiaesrVi.is. ~;
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

Palmyra Ledge, Ne. IBI, r. 4 A.
holds Its stated communications on Thursday 1i,1,
next preceding the full moon Of each month = ~
Fellows Hall, HaecrVIlle. All Brethren r. 49,
standing are invited to attend ~
oEoRuE Il. GILBERT, W..
THOMAS FRAEn, Secretary.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

MasOnIe'--Sierra Nevada COuneIl.
No. 10, Of Royal aud Select Masters, hoIds sts,.3
meetings on the evening Of the aTst T1s.Ssv y,
each month, In Masonic Hall, PlaeeFville. "
IKE s. TITUS, T, TIN.
HRNHY d. RAPHARL. Recorder.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30

PrSGExr The New York World
thinks Old John Browns soul is still
marching on, judging from the late mas.
sacre in Jamaica.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-12-30
*

Masonic. s- Sc. Janss Regal Areh
Chapter, No. II, holds its regular moetInRs m NJ
seUic Nail, on the eveAing % An n1t WedSeaasv =
vii be cordially welcomed.
ARaD Q. ARVIDesoN, \. REP
nEHRT D. RAPHAu, Secretary.