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The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

BOARD OF DELEGATES, AT regular meeting
Of the Board of Delegates ofIhe Fire Depart
ment. held on Thursday evening last, A. A.
Van Voorhics. Esq. of Neptune Engine Co..
No. 2. was unanimously reelected Trustee Of
the Charitable Fund.
At the same meeting, Mr.. Shearer, Of Hope
Hook and Ladder Company, Mol, proposed an
amendment to the Constitution Of the Fire
Department, increasing the monthly dues OF
Companies from three to ten dollars. The
amendment will be considered at the next
monthly meeting.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

C.ERK>HlPs AT WAsHiN6reN.-The
Washington correspon lent Of the New
York Commercial says the applicants for
c!erk>hips have become so importuna'y
that the members Of Congress have pre-
vailed upon the heads Of Departments To
declare that hcnccforth positions wiz
Only be given to those who have served
honoraLly in the Union armies" Thi>
closes the gates against horles Of young
politicians who are seeking reward for
their services during the late Presidential
campaign. They were promised Offices
ii they worked for Lincoln-thcy 'ked
for him, and are now, by this action of
the heads OF Departments, DERIVED Of
their promised reward. What Vii tAe
suffering patriots do now:
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

HorE AND NErruXE.-Those popular caterers,
Cartheche Rndstad, have again assumed The
proprietorship of the Hope and Rapture Res
taurant. Their numerous friends will find the
best Of everything, seasoned with hearty vel
come, at their establishment.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

WoN'T ENLIsT.-lt is stated, on author
ity, that the greatest apathy exists among
Tincoln's "free American citizens If Afri
can Descent" in the New England and
Western States, on the subject of enlist
ing in the black regiments. They almost
universally declare that if the white sol.
dicrs cant whip the rebels, its no use !or
co,orcd regiments TO try. Besides, they
say, and very cogcntly, if they should do
what the white soldiers failed to do, it
wonld manifest the superiority Of the
black race, and might breed di>aiTeciion
and jealousy in the army. They have
been set free by proclamation, and they
can't see the necessity for fighting Cor
that which they already possess. Re.
Gently, at a meeting in Carlisle, called
for the purpose Of inducing them to vol
unteer, they declared they would not en-
list unless they were allowed the priyicct
Of voting, and Of fighting under n general
Of their own race. As the great Snowman
says, they begin to feel their oats
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

FIRE!-Early yesterday morning nm alarm Of
fire aroused our firemen from their sleep and
beds, and started them on the double quick for
their Engines. BY some mysterious crcum-
stance a number of them failed to connect, and
the consequence was tough pull and a dead
halt in the mud. The fire originated in the
adjoining the New York House, and was the
work of an incendiary. 1t was discovered
Just in time, before it had much Roadway, and
was easily subdued. A few moments later an
II might have proved disastrous.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

Sr. JAMES CHATTER, No. 16, r. A. NJ, will
hold a stated Communication on Wednesday
evening next. The officers are requested by
the High Priest, to attend promptly.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

F. G.. CRIwFoRD, at the Kingsvillc House,
will give a social ball, on the evening of the
10th of February. As it is q pleasant dri7e
from here IL. Kingsville, we doubt not that our
city bellies and beanx will make tho ball the
occasion Of a moonlight ride.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

We are indebted to w. NJ Bradshaw for late
New York papers to Wells, Fargo & Co., for
San Francisco papers, and to Il. S. Hernandez
for the Sacramento Union.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21
B IR Il HIS.

In Cooma, January 18th, to f. A. Macdon-
aid aud wife. a daughter.
In this City, on the 18th inst, to T. T. Cody
and wife, a son.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21
CHURCHES GbaritabIr @rorrs.

PLACERVILLE. Divine Service At the CONT it,.
every Sunday morning, a. I0h Oclock;su erhooi
at same place, at y O'Clock, Pm. CoLOMA--eerVic;
on the first and third Sunday evenings OF the mon,S
at o'clock. Ell D0RADO-SeFVceS on the seconS
and fourth Sunday evenings Of the month Al aevso
O'Clock. DIAMOND SPRINGS-Service on ths -
ond and fourth Sundays OF each month, at 4 oeI"S
Pm. c. c. PIERCE MInI,tss
Residence, Cary House, Placervllle. IN
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

HOllOwNy's Pllls.-The mild yet thorough
OpesAtisnbf thess pills uTORthe peerstive and ex-
cretiye organs, renders them invaluable remedies
for summer complaint, eclie, wOFms, eholera-mo
bus, and all internal dSSaSss of children, - well
as Of adults.
Sold at the manufactures, No. 80 Maiden lane
New Yak, and No. 244 strar d, London, and by
all druggists. II the reader Of this +" notice"
N&NNOt get box & pi''S> ~ Ointment from the
drug store in his place, let him write to me, so
Maiden Lane, enclosing the amount, and viii
mail box free of expense. Many dealers will not
keep my medicines on hand because they cannot
make as much profit on other persOnS' make
25c., 62]1c and 81 per boz or pot. %
The WOrld-RenOwned Remedies,
HOLLOWAY'S
PILLS AND OINTMENT,
For sale in any quantities by
CRANE s. BRIGHAM,
Wholesale Druggists, San Francisco.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

Ar Cosr.-Chas. B. Petit is offering bis
splendid stock of dry goods, carpets, clothing.
boots, hats, etc, at cost.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

County CoUEr.-The County Court is now in
session. The Grand Jury have presented the
following indictments: Against Vim. Miller,
assault 10 commit rape; Edward Pheian, as
sanlt to infiict bodily injury; Calvin Cassin,
grand larceny. Thev dismissed the cases of
David Ogden, NJ. G. Lamb and o. II. Hickok.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

SIGSIrrCANr.-The following significant
remark was recently made by the gallant
General Hancock: AZ have left the Sec
ond Corps dead on the fields between the
Rapidan and Petersburg" Could there
be more crushing commentary on Lin
coins 'plan"? How many thousands Of
lives has he rccklessly sacrificed to carry
out his plan! Grants army has been re-
inforced over and over again, and yet he
is held in check by the "children and old
men" Of Lees army. Lincoln stubbornly
adheres to his plan, although experience
has proved it to be wretched ONE
Grant might do better if permitted to
adopt one Of his own.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

Sr. PArRIcK's CHURCH There will be Mass
at ST. Patrick's, in this city, to morrow, at II
o'clock, A. NJ. Nespers at = in the evening.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21
AARON KAHN.

HAVING sold his Clothing Business TO Mcssrs
IL P SHERMAN and H. D. RAPHAEL, cor
daily recommends them to his friends as gentlemen
every way worthy Of their patronage
Being DESTROYS Of closing his accounts, he earnest
ly requests all persons indebted to'him or having
claims against him to call and settle forthwith.
AARON KAHN.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

FIREMAN's FUNERAL.-Richard Kicne, an old
and esteemed citizen, died at his residence in
this City on Wednesday afternoon, and was
buried BY Neptune Engine Company. No. .. of
which he bad been an active aud valuable
member, on Thursday afternoon. The Fire
Department turned out in force, and large
number ofour citizens and persons from differ
procession. Rev. C. c. PIERCE preached a most
appropriate and eloquent sermon on the occa-
sion. The deceased was widely known and
highly respected; he was n native of Switzer-
land, and aged SO years. He leaves q widow
and two interesting children.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

DECoMlNG FRIGHrENEp. The New York
Tribune is becoming frightened and dis
gusted. 1t INDUCES in di,loyal language,
speaks scornfully Of grrcnbacks, and
boldly intmates that the President, his
Cabinet and Congress are little less than
idiots. Greeley finds its impossible to
make statesmen out Of Abolition timber,
and gives up the Job in despair. The
Abolition leaders are distinguished for
bigotry and anaticisn, not intelligence
and ability, and to expect such men to
legislative wisely and manage public af
fairs judiciously, is Supremacy propositions.
Vain, sectional and narrow minded, they
cannot ill creditably petty Office. Says
the Tribune: "rhat our currency has
fallen into dilapilation is not the most
discourgag,ng fact; we arc most disheart.
ened by tie lealen apathy whcrewi.h this
is accepted and submitted to, when it
should be treated by Executive, Congress
and people precisely as house on fire.
The grecnGack that calls Itself S. is I'M.
consciously liar; it is really but little
over So. And this, like all other lies,
though it seems for the moment advanta.
gcous,is general mischief and detrimcnt.
The scheming, gaming few may make by
it ; but the industrious many must lose. "
\ frank admission, that! The leading
Abolition paper Of the United States cool.
ly informs the people that the green
back that calls itself s. is liar; that
the financial policy of the Administration
benefits the scheminGr gaming few" and
that the Industrious many must lose
by it. Is it not time to change policy
that cnrichcs the scheming, gaming few
and impoverishes the Industrious many?
1t is encouraging to the Democracy whcn
the leading Administration organ confess
cs that "mischief and dctIiment' follow
the policy Of its party. 1t is reluctant
acknowledgement Of the soundncss and
correctness Ct Democratic principle from
an enemy.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21
FOR SALE.

ONE OF TIE MOST DESIRABLE BUILDING
~ LOTS In the City, situated on High street. For
rSvuIs ,Ste., sTriy 70 l. q. TfC%.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

-,.~> eDF~x1 AND COUNTY,
Stars LrDaARrAN.-There is very amusing

STATE LIBRARIAN.-There Is very amusing 2,
exciting aud acrimonious contest going on in
che Abolition camp for State Librarian. W.
c, Stratton, the present Incumbent, 10 obuox.
tuus to the COnuessites; they want to get rid
81 him, and bestow his office, an easy, lucrative
end pleasant oue,ou one Of their own friends, a
devoted COnnessite, J. L. Perkins, our County
Treasurer. The old liners are hugely disgust
ed at the intolerant spirit and greedy appetite
OF their allies, and insist npon share of the
spoils. Governsr Low, Chief Justice Sander
son and Secretary OF State Redding. majority
of the Board of Trustees aud all Counessites,
elected Perkins, but the Attorney General has
commenced ono warraBto suit 10 test the
eonstitutionality Of the act of the Legislature
appointing the Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court one Of the Trustees of the State Library.
One of the reasons given for the removal of
Stratton is supremacy absurd and places Chief
Justice SRnderson in a ridiculous position, if
it be true. The Union says, Opposition to
Stratton is based on the grounds that he was
elected to the position originally by the chival-
nv wing Of the Democracy" This ought 10
recommend him to the Chief Justice. At the
very time ofSlrattonS election, "the chivalry
wing of the Democracy" elected Sanderson
District Attorney of FL Dorado county Sure.
" he cannot prescribe his brother trimmer for
frllowiug his illustriOus example. 1t isa fight
between the old liners and the Come for
the spells, and it is II matter of indifference 10
Us which trumphs. The Union says, "signing
receipts for the salary is one Of the principal
duties of the office" and that, We take it upon
ourselves to say, our friend Perkins, should
he succeed, will discharge with infexibls Gdel.
ity and commenable promptness.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

Catholic ChWreh.-Rev. ,. Lavh.G
will otaciate in Georgetown on every Hrst subd'V
Of the month also, In ColomA Church on the iblra
Sunday. Divine service commences at To- A n
FeererS, IN 81. Patnck's Church, PlaeeTvile. N
every Sunday evening, at quarter past I. Inn
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

HIGHEST MARKET PRICE
PAID FOR
County Warrants and Gold Dust.
AARON KAHN,
Janll At the Old Stand.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

RARE SPORT. General Butler is . mag
niicsnt brute. He has richly earned the
title Of Beast. Careful of his own blood,
he is prodigAl with the blood Of Others. -
He recently had . number Of English WIS.,
itors and to crafty them he caused sew
eral of his soldiers to be killed and wound
edl This is literally true. Why was he
not instantly removed for bis disgFaceful
and brutal conduct when the fact became
known Why have Administration or
ganS rcIrained from censur;ng his brutal
ity! Is it a little thing, unworthy Of no.
tice, to slaughter poor seAGess for the
amusement of Eaglish visitors1 There
had oeen great quiet nor mary days along
the lines, writes correspondent Of the
New Hampshire Patriot, Chd it was very
monotonouS for visitors, who went there
to witness the havoc of war. So to graft.
~ them Better ordered the enemy to be
STIRRED up" and thercupon Fort Hell 10y
order Of the DeviD opened upon them
The enemy, replied with spirit, and the
result was number Of our men were
killed and more wounded-all to amuse
Buffers visitors! The Army and Navy
journal very properly rebukes this wick
ed and reckless disregard Of the lives and
comfort Of soldiers, and says:
"Let us hope that those English visitors, for
whose entertainment our gallant, batt'e.worn
men lett Il little well earned repoSe for CON
strained positions, hard duty. danger and death,
we're sufficiently amused 10 pay Tor tbcpnwder.
If the wives and mothers al the hearthStoneS
Of those patriotic soldiers who "uutnrtunateiy
Just at that time were being relieved" do not
derive rs much entertainment thrTctrnm as the
English visitors. let us hope thar this failure to
appreciate tie merits TT iiriug Will not interfere
with any pleasant renemUranccs whicb the
visitors may hereafter have. How long the
firing con,inHcd before the visitors felt bored
and sought out other entertainment is not stat
ed; but, unfortunately for oar men, the cannon.
aiding went ON I'll! night, aud musketry till
next morning.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

FAIRPLAr.-A correspondent writing from
Fairplay under date of the 9Th, says: ave
anticipate good times in the spring-better,
in fact, than we have experienced for sew eral
years. We have every assurance Of an album
dance Of water in the bitches to supply the
demand all summer, and our hill claims are
paying well and promise to pay well for long
time. Several new claims have recently been
opened, and a number Of tunnels commenced,
by old miners Of this vicinity, who have re-
turned from Virginia, Aurora, Austin and 9th
er places in Nevada. Their trip. their knowl.
edge of the mines in Nevada, and the hardships
they experienced, have cured them of oil dis
position to wander after new mines. A large
number have returned asd our township is
more populous now than it has been for the
past five years. We have gold in our bills and
it Only requires perseverance and enterprise
70 get it out. From appearances think | NAV
safely predict that this will be the most flourish.
ing mining camp in this county next spring
and summer. Our mines are not remarkably
rich, but they arc extensive and will pay from
three to five dollars day, and that men are
willing to work for these days. will keep
you advised of mining operations here when
the season fairly opens"
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21
MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT,

~ Those who have hitherto patronized us are
satisfied that what We have above announced is
strictly correct; those who have not yet patro nzed
US, need only make one trial to be- convinced We
are both PRACTICAL PRINTERS, and fully capable OF
fulfilling to the letter all we promise here.
GELWICkS e. JANUARY,
PROPRIEToRs.
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21

q" wee - -. rrus ~ Peoples sN:S -altia!a
UGHsst .nL-eI.e and th'rftrd l.! sAa"
The mountain Democrat., 1865-01-21
Best and Greatest FaeiIItieI
PR INTIN G

To be fornl anywhere North ~ San FrNnrisco-
wi1ch fsc,> tNey prepared to prove by ocC ulAr
demonstration. to al who nay des.re anything IT,
their line from
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-21

they would respectfully represent, that it is.
in their opinion competent for the Legisla-
tuEs to repeal all acts, ceding or proposing to
cede, Jurisdiction over the territsry of this
county to West Virginia. They think that
it cannot be dosbted that the consents of tie
three parties ta,thO TRANSACTIONS. namely-the
ceding State, the acquirieg State. and the
Congress of the United States--are required,
under the law, 10 consumption of the pro-
ject; that these consents mus. concur or co.
exist at one ami the same time; and that be-
fore such concurrence, or, cosexistcnce, it is
within the power of the Legislature of Vir-
giuia-and they humbly suggest that it is its
duty under the circumstances-tor escind, be-
fore any action may be taken by Congress ON
the subject, all such statutes as have been
enacted and wronglully executed with a view
=, to the alienatiun-in u time of almost Chaotic
eonfasion-of large, wealthy aud valuable
area OF the. State against the wishes aud re-
monstranecs of its people.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-21
OWEN D. DoWNEY-

This sentl17tt2saE, tire fairly elected Conser>
rative Senator of this District, was in town
one day last week, and those Of our citizens
who made his acquaintance; we're struck with
histr'sf'ls, manly bearing, and His good COM
nonsense views of the political condition of
the country.
While here Mr.. D. prepared his notice CT
contest of election, and had it served on Mr..
Ctfaplinc: although he did not know whether
Mr- c.. or himself was elected rs took it
for granted that Mr. c. and his plant Boards
OF Supervisors, had put their hands deep
enough into Che peoples ballot box to pick it
clean, and, as the law only gave him 81 days
after the election, all but of which had ex
Plred, he was compelled to give his notice
witlsout further waiting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-21
BENJAMIN F. BEALI, Editor.
BUSINESS NOTICE.


In 1esuming tbe publication of this 'faPer,
our intention vas to adhere as closely to the
Cash System, ss'tiie innpovf erished condition
of the country Void justify, and to this end,
We selected and announced responsible agents
in different parts of the county, to whom our
subscribers might, as a matter of convenience,
pay there subscriptions. a lrrgs proportion
of our patrons however, seem to indulge the
misapprehcnsion that we are still pursuing
the old credit system, and that they can pay
their subscriptions any time during the year,
OF any time thereafter. We wish respectfully
to disabuse their minds Of this error, and APP
peal to those who wish to take the paper to
remember that our terms are cash, and that
where indulgence is extended, it is an excep-
ton to our rule. The following gentlemen
are our agents to whom you can pay your sub
scriptfohsi
ShephcrEs'o,cn-D. S. RExrcTr.
KdbIetotrh-DR. JESSE SrocKER.
HaUorn-JoHN H. STRlDER.
Du6feIdS-H1LLERY & JouNscE.
RiPpOr-M. b. FRYEr
Persons receiving their papers at Post OF,
fees where We have no agents announced,
may send us their money by mail
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-21
PUBLIC MEETING

The mcctiSg held at the Carter House. in
this town, on Saturday last, was well attended,
and the spirit evinced, one of unaltcrable de-
termination. to place the county Of Jefferson
IN her true attitude. The meeting was Or
ganlzed by calling Capt. JOHN REE,> to the
Chair, and the appointment of Benz +. BtalI
as Secretary. The object of the meeting was
explained by YIN. II. Travers and Andrew
4. Kennedy, Esqrs., and is fully set forth in
the able report of the Committee on Memo
rails, which VIC publish this morning. The
following resolution was adopted by the
meeting -
LeS0lccd, That two persons from each
maSlsterlai district of: the county, be appoint-
cd for the purpose of canvassin.7 Horizontally
their several districts for signers to the me-
tItiOns to Congress and the Legislature OF
Virginia, now i'll circulatiCn-ard ut the
same time, to receive such contributions in
money as the citizens Of Jefferson nav be
willing to mike towards defraying the cypery<
ses OF defending themselves against annc.a-
ton to west NiTE,inia-and that said persons
report to the Chairman of the Committee on
Memorials, and to the Chairman Of the Com
mtttee OF Finance, in this town. on Satur-
day the 23tl' Of this month.
Under tire provisions of this resolution, the
following appointments We're made for the
several magisterial districts =
k"Ifc!o'en, No. John Humphreys and
George a. S. Davis.
1uiddleseiy, No. 2-Joln H Campbell and
john Moo-a.-
eh'rttsto'cn, No. 3-Joseph Z. Aboll and
Albert Miller
Chart@sto,en, No. Geo. W. Eichelbcr-
ger and j. Law Hooff
:S4$P 3 10, 5~-I.oe II. NIolcr ard
IShcphcrdsto,on, No G-JCTn KcpIinrer
and Geo. d. McGlincy.
BoIiVar, No. Geo. W. Cox and Robt.
n. Dixie:
Hirpcrs-ETry; No: 8-NIaj. T: Quinn and
n. w. Manning.
The other business before the meeting. was
the selection of two persons, to lay before the
Congress of the United States and the Lcgis-
lature of Virginia, the petitions of the citizens
of this county, praying to be relieved from
their connection with the government of
Western Virginia Ia For this Important ser
vice, the meeting selected, with decided una
nimity, ANDREW HUNTER and WILLIAM
II. TRAYERs, Esqs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-21
THE LATE ELECTION.

We have received no definite information
OF the result of the late election for Judge
and Senator in this District, after the fraudu>
lent manipulation of the poll books by the
various Boards of Supervisors; but we pre-,
sumo that the Supervisors have arranged mat
tiers to their own entire satisfaction. Wheth-
or this result Will be allowed to stand is
another question The Governor of West
Virginia has the power given him to over
haul the doings of the Boards, but we cannot
learn that he has either sent for persons or
papers, or taken any other action ii the
premises and we do not believe that he has
sufficient freedom from partizanship, or such a
high sense of right and justice, as will enable
him to do his plain, honest duty. Eeprcscn-
tations of the frauds committed have been
made to him-protests have been forwarded
TO him-and he has been otherwise called
upon to officially interposo between the SUI
Pervlsors and the people; but he is a differ
cnt man from what he has heretofore shown
himself to be, if he ever does anything of the
sort Against the Conservatives he, is ready
to operate with ridiculous pro5!arTa.ions.
backed by the bayonet and the buliy; but
against the Radicals and their rascally viola:
lions of law, he has neither the wish nor the
justice to 10 anything-he is bone of their
bone and flesh of their flesh.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1865-11-21

On Co,,aty OG'ccrs-Son,c Of their e.oiiaqs
and trho they arctic ,say tile PEOPLES
morcJ goes and the tcGy Justice is ntctca
DIT here, dc
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1865-02-10

LETHARGY.-At the last sitting of the
Academy of Sciences, paper was recei-
we'd from DR.. Blanchet, on three curious
cases cf constitutional leihargic slumber.
One of them was that of lady twenty
four years of age, who, having slept for
forty days at the age of eighteen, and fifty
days at the age of twenty, during her
honeymoon, at length had fit of sleep
which lasted whole year, from Easter
Sunday, 1862, to March, 1868. During
this long period false front tooth had to
be taken out, in order to introduce milk
and broth into her mouth, This was her
only food she remained metionless, in-
sensible, and all her muscles were in state
of contraction. Her pulse was low, her
breathing scarcely percepiible; there were
no evacuations, no leanDess; her complex.
ion was forid and healthy. The other
cases were exactly similar. DIR. Blanchei
i; of opinion, that, in such cases, no slim.
ulants or forced motion ought TO be en-
ployed.-Eagtish pepper.