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Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03
The DTIsoIon OF the Democracy.

We copy from the Nississippian the
following spirited and truthful dissertation
on this subject 1t is well written, and
the writer has a philosophical energy Of
expression, which is truly refreshing:
Whenever sectionalism has attempted
to lift its Briareus hand to sever the ties
Of amity and fraternity that bind us to-
gether in one great confederation, Democ-
racy has thrown itself into the breach
and quickly disarmed the hand that aimed
the blow. PersOnating in itself the great
principles of popular sovereignty and hu-
man progress, it has had the inherent vi
tality to become the guardian of our in
stitutions and the sole custodian of our
liberties.
Factions have sprung up in opposition
to the Constitution, and "strutted their
brief hour" upon the political stage; but
Democracy and the party that represents
it. true and faithful to their mission, have
religiously guarded that sacred instrument
from dissertation and the spoiler. The
black hand of abolition has held the fall
chiOn Of fana:iCiSm uplifted ready to cut
asunder our Union-bOnds of friendship,
love and truth, but the ever-watchfUl eye
Of Democracy has averted the blow
Spoilsmen in Congress and out of Con-
gress, in high and lowly places, under all
circumstances have arisen as midnight
conspirators and dark-lantcrn pIotters
against tho PeOpLe's right to govern them
sclves-assOciations for partisan purposes
have been organized, based upon princi-
pies inimical to the safety of our institu-
ti0ns-but it has been tho mission of De-
mocracy to dissipate the power of doing
evil. Thus from the commencement OF
our national existence, through all the vi
cissitudes of political and popular excite.
ment, the Democratic banner has been
the watchful guardian of the peoples
rights and when partizanship attempted
to prescribe respectable portion of our
citizens from exercising the right of fran
chise, the Democracy Of the country pre-
vented the outrage.
Like the good influences Of the press,
the mission Of Democracy is UNIVERSAL
Whenever there is wrong to be adjusted,
an error to be corrected, principle to be
established, the cause Of humanity to be
advanced, there are found the great work
ings Of tho National Democracy. It's
mission is to pull down aristocratic pre-
tension, to combat assumed nobility, to
inaugurate principles Of popular suffrage,
to defend Constitutional law, to establish
institutions promotive of the "greatest
good to the creates number" and to pre-
serve government from partizan bias and
influences. With these objects as the
fundamental basis of its action, it cannot
fail Ofcomplete success. With such prin-
ciples cmblaSoned on its banner, it must
overcome all obstacles to the success of the
great experiment of republican govern
ment which originated in the minds and
sprang out Ofthe honest convictions of our
forcfathers.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

CARY HOUsE.-This elegant hotel was
opened for the reception Of bOarders on
Monday last on which occasion, VIC &C.
ceptOd tho invitation of the proprietor to
dinner. We found the large dining hall
furnished in the best style, and the table
loaded with every variety Of edibles to DO
had in the market, served up in old fash
ioned prOfGsiOn. Mr.. Cary is our beau
ideal Of . landlord. He is an accommo-
dating, courteous and digniflcd gentlemen,
who will spare no pains to render his
guests happy, and at the same time will
permit no one to remain in his house,
merely for the price Of his board, who
does not deport himself with the stIictest
prOpricty. The Cary House is already
thrOnged with bOarders, ell of whom
speak In the highest terms Of its accom-
modations.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

THE LAST ADVERTISING TRIcK.-A shop
keeper of Vienna lately put up in his win
dow notice, declaring that ''the propri-
etor of the establishment wished to enter
into the marriage state with we'll con-
Quoted young woman or young widow. "
"siuce then," some Of the local journals
state, sit is quite incOnccivable what a
number OfwOmen Of every age enter the
shop to make purchases, but the would be
Benedict has not yet made his choice"
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

CONPINENTARY BALL--A number of our
citizens have determined to give to Mr..
W. n Cary, of tho Cary House, n COM
plimsntaFy ball, on Tuesday evening next
Extensive preparations are being made for
tho occasion, and we doubt not that it
will DO the most numerOusly attended
party that has come of in FL Dorado coun-
y for many Q long day.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03


Shannen EprfpR 6rorru
sharp I.aIes 2 SIandsr Isaa.
Sh1 Gc0 Stpnly John
Sloan Thoinas SiebbensS0I
Shlth AVN DO Stephens Francis
ruiih john stewart Charles
stewart James ttOkes Rev d
Story b VIC Sltierwrll Cant I..A
r.
Talbert J Tayler Edwin
Talbert II Thomas Y
Tager John Tinkhain CP3
Terry TETON An
Tahnan II TirIbaIl James
Taylcr John W Tito Peter
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Van Alstine David Valcfmett Mr.
Vogle Luderlg VasbnrgJN
Nedder Abraham VOught ChRrIe.C
w. &Y.
Warren Vim Whitney Robert
Warner John II Wikenson Jamo,N a,
Warner Eliza Wilcox Messrs 1 c.
Mard Dr MlckerhAm james
MAiter AiredS Willard HA2
Walls Jonh3 Wllett Peter
Wallace D. Wilson Frank -
Wart Edgar Wilson James
MAttlia G II Wilson GreR
Wells Solomon Wilson Alex
Holms ynO or ID q WestenWnship Alfonso 9
white john Wright Gilbert 4
White WIN Wylnan John
Wheat NJ
Yoger John Yont AKA
1OunE Leonard ZFgicr n r
houng Morgan NJ Zergcan Ghavrin
A. N. THATCHER. p M
Placerville, October ist, 1861.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03
rae next LegIsIature.

V@o next LegASlatuFes
This county will be represented in the
next Legislature, by gentlemen who have
long been identified with it and whose ia
miliar acquaintance with the requirements
Of its people should enable them to lcgis-
late, SO as to promote the interests Of their
euthe constituency. During the excite
ment of the canvass, our candidates could
not bestow that attention upon the prac-
tical operation of some Of the laws now in
existence which their Importance de-
mands. But there are now some months
Of quiet and rest to elapse before the
meeting Of the Legislature and we doubt
not, but that our delegation will devote
those months to the requirement of
more perfect knowledge Of the legislation
wanted to advance our prosperity. Here
toforc, the time Of the Legislatures has
been too much ensrossCd by local meas
ures, and private bills. The members
seem to have devoted threc-fourths at
least of each session to private, spccula-
ton business. The consequence has been,
that public measures, laws which affected
the whole State have been often times
badly prepared and passed without refiec-
ton. We hear complaints for instance,
that none but a lawyer can tell anything
about the Mechanics lien law and that
the lawyers construe it differently. We
arc told too, that so complicated are the
requirements for the settlement of the es-
tates Of deceased persons, that small es-
tates are necessarily exhausted in their
settlement The great expense attending
the collection Of the revenue, the unequal
and in some respects oppressive operation
Of the revenue laws is another universal
topic of condemnation. There are num-
Der of other subjects which we hear dis
cussed upon the streets almost daily,
which cunccrn the public at large and to
which we trust the next Legislature will
give its earnest attention. So far as any
local county questions exist, we ask of
the members elect to fully inform them
selves Of the wishes of the people of our
county, by visiting and cOnversing with
intelligent citizensin all parts of the coun-
ty. If they will do that and act accord
ingly we shall be satisfied with tho result.
In respect to those questions of more
general interest the great objection seems
to be, that the present statutes arc too
intricate and indefinite in their Details
They need to be simpli6ed. The law
which secures to the mechanic and labor.
er compensation for his labors, should for
instance, contain but few plain provis-
ions, with form of notice of lien &c. so
that any man Of moderate education could
surely and at little cost draw up his own
papers and save lawyer fec. Laws Of
this general character should be published
by the State in cheap style and sold at
cost. Much litigation would be prevented
by the more general circulation of the laws
among the people. We have said this
much upon a subject, which we do not
profess to be very familiar with, because
it is one which has engaged the minds of
all business men and in the hope that at
this early day it may direct the attention
Of our members elect to the investigation
of the real legislative wants Of the people
of the State and County.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

CLERIcAL.-We learn with great pleas
uro that the general Conference, which
closed its labors in San francisco a few
days since, has rc-appointed the Rev. Mr..
Caldwell to the PASTORAL charge of the
Methodist E. Church of this city, for the
ensuing year. This gentleman is beloved
by his congregation and esteemed by the
community, and We arc confident that a
more suitable selection could not have
been made.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

NICoLAUs PIEPER.-This individual is
wanted as Q witness for the defendant in
q murder case to be tried in this county
on the third week in October. His pres.
ence may save the life of q man. Infor.
nation in regard to his whereabouts will
be gladly received at this Office. Will
other papers pletse copy thiS-Jaekson
Lcd0er.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

OLD CHAP.-The Pacific Sentinel says
that an Indian named Pedro, died at Santa
Cruz on the 7th September. aged 1870
years. In 1894, when the Mission there
was founded, Pedro, was a very old man,
and was known to many people now re-
siding at Santa Cruz.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

Results OF TIE FAR.-Thc gross re-
ccipts of the Fair of the Mechanics Insti.
tute, says the San Francisco Times, were
$40, 275 55. The expenditures, inclu-
ding 1925 donated to the Orphan Asy
lums, have been about 81, 900. leaving
balance of 8, 600 dollars beside the
building itself, on hand. Over fifty thou
sand persons visited the Fair during the
two weeks it was open.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

DAY OF AroNENENr.-Ncarly all the
business places of our Israelitish fellow
citizens were closed on Monday last on
account oftheir observance Of the above
annual fast-day. Appropriate religious
ceremonies were performed in the Hebrew
language in the public school room.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

Professor Park, of Andover, beirg at
Plymouth in warm weather, was lodged
in bed that resembled Pekin, it being
more populous than comfortable, and he
remarked in the morning that he never
before knew what was meant by I" lire
geese .fedthers."
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

One of the boys tells Of a scarecrow
made by Uncle Ben. 1t not only scared
off every crow that saw it, but one crow
brought back the corn he had stolen three
days before.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

APPoNTMENT.-The Governor has ap-
pointed ThOs. N. Reed, Esq, present
Treasurer Of this county, Notary Public.
Mr. Reed, we believe, will reside in
Georgetown.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

Give me kisses darlint? Let them be
laid wild power on me lips-wid a report
like Heavens tunder whips, or the cxplo-
shin Nv the evcnin' gun-och, let me have
thin that way, livery wun.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

VERY PRETTY SoUAw.-A young man
at LecOmptOn, Kansas, last month, led to
the alter handsome young squaw Of the
Delaware tribe, having in her own right
about $25, ,O0Oin money andlandA There
are said to be many more in the neighbor-
hood quite as wealthy.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

A. KAHN & Co. will receive, to-day, an
extensive invoice of fashionable clothing.
"Gov." says they have some elegant
suits, madC especially for gentlemen who
design attending Cary's ball.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

Adam Good, who is an illitcrate man,
has bell foundry in buffalo. Pious pco-
pie arc scandalized by slowly reading his
sign; "a dam good Bell Foundry"
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

E We have SO often heard the
question asked whether an alien could be
citizen of one of the States of the Union,
without first becoming citizen Of the
United States by being duly naturalizcd,
that We have consulted legal friend who
refers us to the following extract from
the opinion Of the Supreme Court Of the
United States in the Drod Scott case:
ave must not confound the rights Of
citizenship which State may confer
within its own limits, and the rights Of
citizenship Is . member Of the Union.r-
It docs not by any means follow, because
be has all the rights and privileges of .
citizen of State, that he must be . citi-
zen of the United States. He may have
ell the rights and privileges of . citizen of
o State, and yet not be entitled to the
rights and privileges of citizen in any
other StatA. = The
Constitution has conferred on Congress
the right to establish an uniform rule of
naturalization, and this right is evidently
exclusive, and has always been held by
this Court to be so. Consequently, no
State, since the adoption of the COnstitu-
ton, can by naturalizing an alien invest
him with the rights and privileges secured
to citizen Of State under the Federal
Government although IS far IS the State
alone was concerned, he would undOubt-
edly be entitled to the rights of q citizen
and clothed with all the rights and immu-
mites which the Constitution and laws Of
the State attached to that character"
This we think settles the question.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

Mr.. STANLY IN FEESNO CorNrY.-Thc
Black Republican party are about to ten
der a public entertainment. according to
the Union Democrat, to the individual
who voted for Mr.. Stanley in Fresno coun-
ty. They arc now in quest of him, but
as yet without success. Every body they
have met in Fresno stoutly denies having
supported Mr.. Stanley. We arc under
the impression says that journal, the vote
was given through mistake. At any rate,
We do not believe it was cast by resi-.
dent of that county. 1t may have been
dropped by one of that party's colpor-
te"rs, who had wandered down into that
region in search Of the faithful of their
tribe.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

Why is restless sleeper like lawyer?
Because he lies on one side; then turns,
and lies on the other side.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

Thanks to 1essrs Tracy & Spear, for
the delivery Ofletters. &C., from the nor
thern part Of the county.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

Men are like buglcs-the more brass
they contain. the further you can hear
them. Women are like fowers--thc
more modest and retiring they appear, the
better you love them.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

"Nobody ever lost anything by love" "
said Sagc-loOking person. That's not
true" said a lady who heard the remark,
"for once lost three nights sleep"
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

A man attempted to seize a favorable
opportunity, a few days since, but his
hold slipped and he fell to the ground con-
siderably injured.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

CHARLEY BARNES, notwithstanding the
fact that be has just supplied the Gary
HOUSE, the largest hotel in the mountains,
with crookery, has still q largo stock on
hand, which he is O6sRing ct low rates.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

REElOloUs.-It IL expected that Rev.
J. H. Warren, Of Nevada, will preach in
the Presbyterian church, on COloma St,
tomorrow Sunday morning and Cven-
= ing, ct the usual hours.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

MARRRIED-Ou the 27th ult., in Mud
Springs Township, by Justice Irvine, Mr.E
BENNETT and Miss SEDoRAH HoBsS, all of this
county.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

PARIS AT YOUR DooR!-BlOch & Bach
mans store is now filed with beautiful
goods, direct from New York and Paris.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

DIED-At Ladies Valley, El Dorado Coun-
ty, ON the 3Oth ult., of intlamatiOn of the bow.
els; n. +. PLUNNER, aged about 46 years, latc
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

H1RRB 3 LrvMUsFON, 1t the corner Of
Main street and the Plan, have just rc-
Ceivea 9 laEga invoice Of books, station
err, oafCaonsry, fruits etc. Sec Cd
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

L. KLME, at the "New York Store" i"
is receiving splendid stock Of fall and
winter goods.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

Rsv. A. O. EDMUNDs, (UniversalisDwill
preach in ::the Court House tomorrow
(Sunday) e 4 o'clock p. n.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

WELLS FARGO & Co, have removed
their Office into the Cary House.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

81 The Pioneer stage Cos Office is now
at tho Cary House.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

MXCHISE FUK TUxNELtiNG RocK.-A
new steam boaring machine for tunnel
ling through rock has been invented and
put into operation in England. 1t con-
siSts of strong cross head of wrought
iron, secured to the outer extremity Of
the piston rod of horizontal steam en-
ginc, and on this cross heal there are
twenty four short arms, studded with
dianond-pointcd steel cutters. BY the
farwalvl stroke of the piston these cutters
strike against the rock, and by sclf-act-
ing device arc then partially rotated, and
the piston returns; on the succeeding
stroke or tlow, the cutters strike Il new
part Of the rock, and so bore into the rock
by an intermittent rotary motion Of re-
peatcd blows, similar to that given to the
chiScf in rolk drilling by hand. The
steam cylinder is so managed as to keep
= cushion Of steam behind the return
movement Of the piston. On the farward
motion, the mass is stopped by the blow
on the rock, and recOil takes place; a
diiIcrcntial pressure of steam is then
brought to bear upon the reverse face of
the piston, and the moving mass is thus,
to certain extent balanced between two
steam cushions. The engine is secured
on truck. and moves larwartl to its
work on rails.-S. f. XeraM.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

ANOTHER Sick CMINAMAN Turned OFT
TO DTE.-The infamous practice now in
vogue among the Chinese Of turning out
such of their countrymcn as are too poor
to pay for medical or other attendance, to
die in the street, has again been repeated
Last evening, Edward Sullivan reported
at the police office that u sick Chinaman
was lying out in the bushes near the cor.
ner of Second and Bryant street, in near,
ly the same place where poor Chinawo-
man was exposed in a similar manner
some time ago. lie was conveyed to the
station house and provided with medical
attendance, and will he sent to the hos
pital to-day.-IS. f. WemhI.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03
Rally! Rally ! Rally /!
Harris g. LivinRstou's
CIGAR, TOBACCO
PLAcEnvILLE. Ortohor o., 70,

CIGAR, TOBACCO
Variety St0Hee2
FirePrOOf Brick. Corner Main Street and the Plaza
wHOLEsALE AND RETAIL!
Al Gan Francisco Cash Prices.
TNHE undersigned take pleasure in informing their
Il numerous friends and the public generally, 'nat
they have opened the Best, the Largest and ne
Ing the best brands Of Havana Cigars and Tobacco.
Meerchaum Pipes, Matches, al sorts Of FAytns
Cards, and . splendid assortment Of
CUTLERY, &C.,
Together with . large variety Of BOOKS and sIA'
TI0NERY, consisting In part the following;
POETRY-EhakspeAre Byron; Milton; Dante;
TASsO; COwper; Campbell; HemanE KIRK Wn"ei
TupperS and many others, -,
land; BancrOft's History Of the United States EroS'
Pictorial History Of CallioFnia; and many others -
SCHOOL NOOKS-Sanders', Towns and Weo..ps
Spoilers; eadere, Towns and Ac0usSs EeaderSS
Smiths, NItchenS, and cOltOng ueOFsphes anc
Aliases; Balll0n's, emithS, and Browns Grammar
Adams, Oolburn's, EmmerSOn's and Smiths AIl1n
metiCs; RebsteFs, Walkers and JohnsonS DlcuOO"
MISCELLANEOUS - MIss LsGHisA New Cookery
Book; NOFmOnism, BY HdsR Hydo; Planler's Danen'
ter; Teseaments; Prayer and Hymn Rooke; eee. .eG.,
vARIEfIES-Gold and Steel Pens Hack, n1e Sns
"a
Envelopes; Gates Inkstands; BOtSins Paper; AO"'
era, etc.
ALSO -
A large Stock Of Full, Half. and Russian Bound
BLANK BOOKS,
Recelut and Pass DOoku, Poekea Ms1egandumS and
Diaries Of every descriptions Letter, Cap, Bnl, bre
Drawing Note and Tissue Paper, &e.. 30.
ALEO,-VIolIns, Guitars, Flutes, ElniHAs, AeeST-
deonS, fifes, and Music and distraction Books isF
every Instrument.
SPECIAL NOTICEI
E- To Smokers and Hotel Keepers. -
The undersigned take this netAOd Of lnicEuinS
you that they have now, and win constantly have on
hand, the largest and best selected stsck OF
~ HATANNA CIGARS!
MATCHES and PLAYING CARDS, and other aIl
cIes usually found in Cigar Bore, which they ere
determined % sell a. small advance On San hSan'
cisco pFices ., ~..,
Hi4O,-Thay have always on hand, 0reatVarl
ety Of Oregon aAd CALIFORNIA; FRUITk lAFyS ss
soTtmsne 0f CANDIES, CONFECTIONERY, NIUE,
etc.. with which Balls, Parties, and Weddins can
supplied q very low rates. ,
HARRIS & LIVINGSTON,
PlAceTvlle, Oct. 81, 1857. INN!
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

HEAVY VERDIcT.-In the District Court
yesterday, says the State Sentinel Of
Thursday, verdict of one hundred thou
sand dollars was rendered for the people
of the State, in the case of the People VS..
Henry Bates, Gilbert GriswOld, Geo. 0.
Perry, Samuel Norris, j. M. Rhodes, and
P. L. Edwards. Much of the property Of
the parties has changed hands since the
suit was commenced, but it will be liable
to the judgment, as the District Attorney
filed an affidavit of the commencement of
of the suit in the County Recorders Office
at the time it was commenced, which will
vitiatc all transfers of the property, so
that we may hope portion Of the money
that the State has been swindlcd out Of
will be returned.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03
AIisf-NCLeftez

OBTAINING in the Postoflce ut Placervle, OIL
IL tire tst dag Of OctOheS 1871.
Any one enqllrnS for lLers In this list, will please
sny y-..AlycrIksed OVt0beT hrst."
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

Bocrs GOLD MINE.-A man named Hen
ry Schmidt arrived in this city, -eRFri-
day last, from Indian Town, bringing a
quantity Of, what he thought, gold dust,
dug from his clrin, and deposited the
same at the mint. Upon assay, it was
found to be entirely worthless, being moth.
ing more than brass spclter. The Chief
Of Police was informed of the circum-
stance, and the spcltar turned svcr to his
care, and when Schmidt called for his
gold, he was referred to Mr.. Curtis. lie
stated that he had bought claim in In
dian Town, which appeared to yield well
for two or three days, when it suddenly
gave out, and he left it with the dust he
had dug, which he brought here to be
assayed at the mint. The former propri-
-ctor Of the claim had doubtless .sSaltcd"
it with the spclter in question, by which
ruse he succeeded in selling it to Schmidt
for a baFgaiR.-.S. -IEeEakk.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-03

INMIGRATIoN.-In consequence of the
absence Of our reporter, Mr.. Levison, from
the city, we arc unable to give list Of the
immigrants arriving here during the
week. The number of arrivrls though
large, is not so great as last week. There
is not day, however, that our streets are
not enlivcned by the presence of wagons
laden with women and chldren-treas-
ures far more valuable to our young State
than the gold which is borne from our
shores by every departing steamer.