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Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

Nor DIvIDED.-The will Of the people
has prevailed, and our county remains
undivided. On Wednesday, DR.. Turner's
bill for the creation Of the county Of Eu.
rckA By dividing the fair domain Of FL
Dorado, being under consideration in the
assembly, . motion to reconsider the
vote by which that body refused to order
Che bill sngrOsssd, was indefinitely post
pOned. In this matter the Legislature
has reflected the will Of large majority
of the voters Of El Dorado County, and
We bslisve, Of . majority Of tho voters Of
even that portion Of our county Of which
the bill would have robbed US. We do
not feel, however, like lauding our law
makers for barely refusing to pass bill
that could effect no one outside Of our
county, and which was protested against
not only BY ourselves, in the name Ofthe
sovereign people Of the county, but by
tlfse-lOurths Of our delegation on the
deer 0f the Assembly chamber. They
have barely done their duty,-nOthing
more.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

.~HoN. s. GARFIELDE.-We had the pleas
,ure Of visit from the distinguished DEM
ocrat whose nAmc heads this paragraph,
on Saturday last. Mr.. Gar6eldo once
represented this county in our State Leg
islature, Of which he was bright Orna-
ment During the late Presidential cam.
paign, he edited the kentucky State Flag,
published at Paris, Bourbon county, KY,
which he made ono Of the most influen-
tiAl papers in the State. He was also q
member Of tho Cincinnati Convention.
To him is due q great portion Of the hon
OF Of redeeming Kentucky from tho foul
disgrace of Know Nothingism. Tho
magic Of his clOqucncc aroused tho pco-
pie to the dangers to be apprehended
from the rule Of the midnight Order, and
convinced by his arguments, before which
the SOphistzies Of his opponents on the
stump ''rnelted like wax before the fame,
they ralliedfor Democracy and tho Union.
Mr.. Garfelde is on his way to Oregon,
we believe. We bid him Q hearty God
speed.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
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Proceedings Of Beard or Supervisors.

April 9th.
Board of Supervisors met pursuant tC
adjournment. Present, X. E. Draper and
A. 7. Lee. r. L. Draper appointed chair
man, protein.
Hospital contractors, Harvey & Clark,
presented their quarterly report ending
March 20th, 1857. 1t was ordered ac-
cepted and placed on file.
A petition of qualified electors ol
Georgetown township praying q School
District be set off in said township, so as
to include Johntown and Dry Creek. Ii
was granted, and the same was set oil
under the name and style Of Dry Greek
School District.
In matters concerning Road OverSccrs,
it was ordered, that no appropriation will
be made out of the General Fund in pay
ment of Road Overseers' per diem.
The bond Of Isaac Shaver, Road Over
seer in road district, No. 8, was presented,
ordered approved and placed on file.
Board adjourned to meet tomorrow.
Tuesday, 7th.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as yesterday.
The road leading from PlacerviIle via
Smiths Flat, Weber Creek, Fort Jim,
Newtown, Pleasant Valley and Wisconsin
Bar on the North Costumes, to intersect
the Bucks Bar road at the Sommcrsct
House, was declared public highway.
VIM. ID. Shaver was appointed Road
Overscer in District No. 8, Kelsey town
ship.
Frederick Solcr & Co., were granted
license to keep toll bridge across the
Middle Fork of the American River at
Ford's Bar.
In matters concerning common school
tax, it was ordered, that special tax Of
ten cents on each one hundred dollars
valuation, be, and the same was levied for
common school purposes.
Board then adjourned to meet Wcdnes-
day, at 10 o'clock, A. N.
Wednesday, 9Th
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present as yesterday.
The Board made the following order.
WHEREAS, In consequence Of decision
Of the Supreme Court recently delivered,
It appears therefrom that the County Au.
ditor's power is limited to drawing county
warrants for claims he audits himself and
whereas, said Auditor audits but two
claims, to-wit: the County Judges and
District Attorneys salaries, therefore,
IT IS ORDERED, That the Board of Su-
pervisors make no appropriation for any
claim whatever, until by statute the de-
feet referred to in said Supreme Courts
opinion, is remedied.
1t is further ordered, that the Board
proceed to examine all claims presented
against the county, enter the claimants
that are entitled thereto, and the amount
due them, in regular file.
1t is further ordered, That each claim
so entered in said file shall he considered
in their order and date of said filing, and
the appropriations hereafter to be made
to meet said claims, shall be made with
reference to the timo each claim was ex-
amined and filed by the Board-prior
claims in all instances to be first settled
and allowed.
From the foregoing Order it appears
that if the wheels Of the county govern
ment will not be entirely stopped, they
will at least be deprived of that grease so
essential to their easy going.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
SUMMONS.
State OHCallEoPnla,

H Dorado County, SIS.
The people Of tie State Of CalVor~i0 70 ..
Burch Kyle, Greeting:
VOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED 70
l. appear before the undersigned, at his o.
fee, at CArksville, White Oak Township. q
Saturday, the twenty fifth day Of April, 1851.
at IL o'clock, NJ, to answer unto the compIains
OLA. s. WOodfOrd, Plaintiff who SUES 70 n
cover the sum Of two hundred dollars du'
plaintiff from defendant on book account, when
Judgment will be taken against you for th'
above amount, with costs aud damages. II yOu
fail TO appear and answer.
Given under my hand, this fourth day o.
April, 1857. B. IAHS,
Ini2tl Justice Of the Peace.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

A LEGISLATIVE ACT APPROVED BY MIS-
TAKE.-A very singular mistake was re-
Gently made by Mr.. Bissell, the Republi-
can Governor ofIllinois. The Democrat
ic Legislature had passed an enactment to
redistrict the State for elections, framing
it in such manner as to give great ad-
vantages to their own party. Gov. Bis
sell intended to return this bill with his
veto, but instead of doing so he inadver-
tently signed it, with batch of others,
and did not discover his error before the
bill had been carried back to the Legisla-
ture and entered on the minutes as ap.
proceed. He explained the occurrence in
message to the House, and requested
that the bill might be sent back to him,
but the House refused to 0ccede!
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
Trn,v, Corxrx Ahou,

MAD WOLF IN TEnANA CouNr.-About
a month since large grey wolf passed
down Stony Greek, showing evident signs
of hydrophObia, biting everything that
came in his way, until he arrived at the
house of Mr.. kirkpatrick, where he got
into fight with his dogs, and was killed
by him with an axe. Since then dog
belonging to Mr. James, that was bitten
by the wolf, went mad and bit all the dogs
on the place, as well as those Of Mr. Ken
drick. How much stock has been bitten
is not known-a calf belonging to Mr.
Kendrick went mad last week. Nearly
all the dogs in the neighborhOOd have
been killcd-Red BiutS BedeOn.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

ATTACHMENT OF GOLD Dust IN TRANSIT.
Some Of the creditors ofthe Pacific Ex.
press Company, last Friday says the San
Joaquin Republican. attached large
amount Of treasure in the hands Of the
messengers of the Company, on their ar
rivAi in Stockton, in transit to San Fran
cisco. Whether or not these attachments
will hold. depends upon the capacity in
which the agents of the Company receiv-
cd the treasure. If they received it on
deposit as bankers, and issued certificates
accordingly, it thereby became an indis-
tinguishable portion of the assets Of the
house, and is subject, like any other prop
crty of the concern, to attachment by any
creditor, leaving the depoSitors in the po-
sition Of simple creditors. In such case,
the attachments are good. But if the
messengers or agents Of the Company re-
ceived the gold in the capacity of COM
mon carriers, and undertook to deliver it,
per bills of lading, in the distinct and Sc
gregated form in which it was receipted
for, then the Company acquired no right
of property in it, and consequently it is
not liable to any process by the creditors,
and cannot be diverted from the objects
specified in the bills of lading or receipts.
We are under the impression that all the
treasure transported from theinterior by
this Company, is received by the agents
as common carriers merely; that the
packages are never opened, but delivered
in original form, as directed by the par
ties forwarding. If so, the attaching
creditors will be mulct in costs, if not in
damages.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
Constabls's sale.

VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION issued
ID out Of the Office Of John Bush, ESQ.,, Jus
tice Of the Peace for PliceFville township, on >
judgment rendered therein, on tho 1eth day Of
February. 1857, against Edward KeeRan and
in favor OF H. L. HIndS, for the sum Of ON.
hundred and twenty-five dollars damages, and
nine dollars and AiBesn cents costs Of suit, to
getheE with acCFueing costs, have levied upon
and will expose for public sale; at public auc-
ton, an the 2Sth day Of APRIL, ct 10 o'elock,
A. NJ, in front Of the Greyhound SaloOn, Nain.
street. city Of Placervlle, ell the right title and
interest Of said Keegan u and to the SolIowine
parcel Of ground, with the building Ehereoni
said property situated in the city Of Plecerville
on the north side Of Hangtown creek. lying
between the lots owned By Mountloy and New:
bauer; also, all the right, title and interest Of
said Keegan IN and 70 certain Quartz tede'
commencing at point near said lot and build
ing and running back north into the hiIls 20
gether with all the Quarts Rock lying In tfen'
Of said Lode.
Given undev my hand this 10th day Of April,
1857. 8. L. NAGEE, Constable.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
News from Crabb,s Party.

The Mariposa Democrat Of the 1stinst
publishes letter received by gentle
man in that place from one OF his friends
who joined Crabb's party. The follow
ing is the letter:
-e2MP MCKINNEY, near Fort Yuma,
March 9th, 1857.
Gen. Crabb arrived here with Compan-
les A, D, and C, n the 4th of this month,
and after resting 6ve. days, will start on
Tomorrow for Zonoita, about 100 miles
from this place. The Mariposans all be.
long to Company G, Captain Mckinney.
| accepted the position Of First Lieuten-
ant In Company c, but whenever tiif-
teen or twenty Of the MariposanS join US,
1 will 60 with them. We are all in tight
ing trim, and will possibly have a chance
at the Apaches-Quisn sGbe. have been
expecting recruits from Mariposa by land
If there are any parties Of ten or fifteen
that desire to join US, tell them to come by
land if well mounted they can ride thro'
in three weeks or a month and overtake
US.
The General seems to be in good spir-
its, and from all the news can gather,
our object in starting is almost now ac-
complishcd already, without our partici-
patton. do not now advise any of my
friends in Mariposa to come, yet believe
that the early bird will catch, &c. If l
were in Mariposa again, with what have
seen and know, would not hesitate mo.
ment about coming. But as yet / know
nothing more than did when ! left Ma
riposa, relative to the country, except
what | gathered from SonoriaMs coming
up. In mineral wealth it is richer than
California, and that is sufficient induce
ment for me. In regard to other mat
ters. / will write when we arrive at the
''other side of Jordan" J.C.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

ROGUE RIVER INDIANs.-The Rogue
River Indians, who have been removed to
the Alseya reserve, sixty miles north Of
the Umpqua river, are said to be very
much dissatisfied with their position, and
are making preparations to return to their
old quarters. They number about l, 100,
and have plenty Of revolvers and other
firearms among them. The troops at
Fort Umpqua, numbering about rs SOL
diers, are said to be determined to inter
cept the Indians, and force them to 60
back to the Reserve or fight.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
nanaaratta Co. Central Committee.
PLACERVILLE.
SATURDAY, APRIL N, 1857

All honor to the gallant Democracy of
SacramentOl NObly did they sustain tho
glOriOns- cause Of principle, in the fight
Of Monday last They had to contend
not only against Know NOthingism and
Black Republieanism, but against men
protesting the same political faith with
themselves, but who had been seduced
from their allegiance to party by the same
loud.mouthed but hypOcritical cry Of ire
form" that placed Bates and his confreres
in power; but principle prevailed, and
tho deserters and their allies were over
whalmed and buried in one common
grave. There let them lie! The result
of Mondays fight at Sacramento, fore
shadows the result throughout the State
at the general election in September next;
and already do tho whilom leaders Of
defunct Know NOthingism in this county,
who were hoping to foist themselves into
Office this fall, by means Of peoples
party" sec the fair fabric Of their imag-
inings "tottering to ito fall" Tho action
Of Mr.. Buchanan since his election, has
convinced every patriot, every true-hcart-
cd American, that none but Democrats
should be put on guard when ianAticism
and bigOtry arc abroad in tho land; and
now, when Know Nothingism has plum
dsred our State Treasury, and Black Re
publiCanism is seeking to disgrace US by
liquidation, the people, ever true to hon.
or, are enrolling themselves under the
spotless banner Of the y National Democ.
rAcy.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

ROWS PIONEER CIRcus.-This troupe
Of talented equestrians performed in this
place on Wednesday and Thursday even
ings last to good houses, and the charac-
ter Of their performances were such as to
give universal satisfaction. This cOmpa-
ny is composed of some of the best per-
formers in the world, while their stud Of
horses and general outfit cannot be ex-
cclled; and with constant desire, on the
part of the management to please, we
hope he will be liberally compensated by
generous public. Among the members
of the company, We were pleased to see
our old friend, J. R Marshall, 80 well and
hvOrably known throughout the State.
This gsOts~aa does thS Agreeable Of the
9Tona.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

AN OBSOLETE ETYMOLoGY.-It was the
custom while the Roman Republic SUBJ
sisted in full vigor, for the applicants for
high Offices to appear on the day of elec-
ton in long white robes, intimating by
this that their characters, likewise, ought
to be pure and unsullied. Hence the orr
gin Of our word candidate, from candi
dUs-white, pure, sincere, etc. This gar
ment according to Plutarch) )they were to
wear without any other clothes, that the
people might not suspect they concealed
money for purchasing votes and also that
they might more easily show to the peo-
pie the scArs Of the wounds they had re-
cSivsd In lighting for the commonwealth.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

Our stsenice" has been absent from his
post since the Sd instant as will be read
ily discovered by the meagrenesS of our
editorial columns He is in that sink Of
iiniouity, our State Capital, and We are
hazfal that his morals may be injured,
ifwhata CotempOrary says of the fOulnesa
Of the place be only hAlCrue. However,
he has tie benefit Of our prayers, and
mushwhOlAsoms advicA which we gave
him on the eve of his departure We
oompsnd hin to tho care of our piOus
NissA ,Hoh- s. n. johnson.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
Over-the-River, March 25, 1855
Cnnrt M Renalnna.

The Court of Sessions met at the Court
House in this city on the morning of the
9Th. Judge johnson presiding; Justices
Green and Mccormick, Associates. A
Grand Jury was ordered, and the Court
adjourned to Tuesday, 10 o'clock A. M.
April 7th.-Court met. Present, Judge
johnson, and Associates Sloss and Green.
The recognizance of G. w. Howard (held
to answer to the charge of grand larceny
was declared forfeited.
April sth.-The grand jury presented
indictments as fellows:
George Lyons-Assault with deadly
weapon with the intent to inAict bodily
injury.
A. j. Hall-Maliciously injuring do
mestic animal. He cut out a horses
tongue
April 9th.-A. j. Hall was arraigned,
and took time to plead.
Geo. LyOns--Araigned and took time
to plead.
Ah Gun-RecOgnizance declared for.
feited.
Peter Miller-Arraigned for attempt to
commit murder Bail fixed ut $1,000,
and trial set for Monday.
Grand Jury submitted their report and
were discharged.
I'VE were unable to procure a copy Of
the Grand Jury's report in season for to.
days issue. We arc informed, however
that it is an able and interesting docu.
ment. It recommends the immediate
erection Ofcounty buildings. and we hope
our County Supervisors will act in accor
dance with their recommendation, as soor
as may be practicable.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

To PHILANTHRorIsTs.- Wells, a
very respectable and intelligent looking
colored woman, called on US yesterday
and requested that we would call atten.
tion to the object of her mission among
us. She has in her possession letters of
recommendation from number of highly
respectable citizens Of st. Louis, Mo-, as
well as many favorable notices from the
eastern press. Her mission is one of af-
fection and duty. She was formerly a
slave in Missouri, and having obtained
her own, as we'll as her mothers freedom,
through the generosity Of the public and
her own exertions, she is now desirous Of
securing, by the same means, the freedom
Of her sister, who is now q slave in St.
Louis. To attain this object, she visits
our town, asking pecuniary assistance
from our citizens, and we trust that her
request will meet with that consideration
which the merits of the case require.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

The L. S. NAvY.-Thc navy, in No.
vcmber, 1856, consisted of II ships ofthe
line, 13 frigates, 10 slOops of war, 3 brigs,
schooner, screw steamers Of the first
SasS, of the second class, 2 of the third
class, 3 side wheel steamers Of the first
class, Of the Sccord class, 5 of the third
class, steam tenders, storeships, and !
permanent receiving vessel. Total, 80
vessels, carrying 2,243 guns.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
AdmlnlstratOr's Sale.

DY virtue of an order of the Hon. Probate
ID Court, of 81 Dorado County and State of
California, l shall, on the 1st day Of May, 1857,
Sell 20 tho Highest and Best Bidder,
at 10 o'clock NJ, at public auction, on the
premises, the following described real estate,
belonging to the estate Of NJ. Abrams, deceased,
and situated 10 tho village Of Grizzly Flat,
County and State Aforesaid; to wit: One Store
House, with Fireproof Vault, and 6ne Dwell
ling House. LEWIS ABRAHAMS,
Administrator ofthe estate Of N. Abrahams,
Deceased. [4tdl
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

We invite the attention of our readers
to the advertisement Of Mr.. Chas. B. Pet
tit, in another column. Mr.. p. is so well
known in our community that it is un-
necessary for us to say anything in his
favor. lie has an extensive stock of goods
comprising everything in the drug, med
icinc, and perfumcry line, and a general
assortment Of paints, oils, glass, etc.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

l.. & \. SELIGXAN are offering their
splendid stock of clothing, boots, shoes,
etc, at cost. Now is the time, gentle
men, to buy "new rigw If"Lib" can't
p'easc you, in quality and price, 1T can't
be did,"
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
IlhIDzll lERlT.
yOn PRINTING

or I'll kinds neatly and promptly executed At this Of
aes At the lOwsstPrices Our Job Office s extensive
and entirely new, and We have materials eTery de-
serlpdsn and can, consequently, give satisfaction to
oil VIE hvOr us with their orders. Terms-CAsH
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

Thanks to Harry Mansfield, of Wells,
Fargo & Co.'s Express, for numerous f.
vors during the week.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
RanFranolsco Agency.

NIL. P. T1sHRR, At tAs; TrUH BuilduV, opposite
the Office ofthe Pacific Express Company, corner Of
AOntxOmsry and Washington streets, ls our only au-
tAorisAd agent Sor San EranelscO.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
ICE! ICE!! ICE!!!

TNHE UNDERSIGNED BEGS TO CALL
Il the attention Of Ice consumers 70 the great
advantages he can offer. He has just compile
ted, at great expense, bis capaciOus Ice House,
situated on the north side Of HsngtOwn creek,
which is capable of holding $50 tons Of solid
Ice: which he can supply at moderate prices
and in quantities to suit the convenience OF
purchasers.
He also begs 10 say that parties making ar
rangements with him early in the season will
find it to their advantage, ss they can depend
upon constant supply to meet their demands.
CHARLES GOWEN.
Placerville, April 10, 1857. Gv4n4 til
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

\ Coon SrocK.-Mr. c. T. Murphy
has opened boot and shoe store in the
old Adams & Co. building, on Main ST.
He has full and well-sclected stock. and
deserves liberal share Of public patron
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
A. RADLAM, JR.,

Is ONr authorized Agent sSr Sacramento cty. All
orders iss aAvSrtislnG len with hin, VII 10 promptly
attended ~
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

SPANISH FLAT.-The miners of Spanish
Flat have been engaged during the win
ter in ''ground-sluicing, but are now
about to commence washing up" 1t is
expected that large amount of gold will
be taken out by them during the spring.
Luck to them say we.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

Interesting COmmumic0 0tIOn.-Au those
indebted to the late firm of Lee, Harmon 4
Co., are requested to call at the old stand and
settle up, before the first Of May; otherwise
their accounts will be placed in the hands Of
ON officer for collection.
Placervile. April 1887.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

NJ a5D NRs. Z. s. CoEHER will sPpssr
at IL PlAcnrvllls thsaArN tonight They
titalk A active bGll, and We hope
10 - - Ssuse crowded.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11
WHEN YOU FIND A GOOD THING
PTTCH TN.


PITCH I'm.
THE SUBSCRIBER takes this opportunity
l. of returning to his fellow.ctizens and
friends his sincere thanks for the liberal pat
ronage bestowed on him during his residence
at Placerville. Feeling encouraged by the
success with which he has met. he will contin-
ue to put forth his best endeavors to please
the most fastdious; Having twenty-five years
he 6atters himself that in fitting tender feet,
and In that way curing corns, he cannot be
excelled. He procures the services of none
other than experienced workmen, and uses the
best material to be found in the State.
B REPAIRING Done neatly and with
despatch.
Doing work on the lowest terms, he has been
compelled to adopt the rule of "Cash on De-
livery" Please give me call, on the Plaza,
sign of the big boot, two doors above Wells,
Fargo d Co.'S Express office.
r. BARNES.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

Sous OF TEMrERANcE-On On Saturday
evening last, Spanish Flat Division of the
Sons of Temperance met at their hall in
the village of Spanish Flat. for the pur-
pose of installing their officers. The hall
was filled to overflowing, and many were
obliged to leave, not being ablo to find
n standing place. After the ceremonies
ofinstallation were concluded, an eloquent
Grafton was delivered by Mr.. +. NJ.
Brooks, of Columbia Flat. at the conclu-
sion of which, Mrs. S. Wilkins, on be-
half of the ladies, presented the Division
with Bible, accompanying it with neat
and graceful address, which was received
with the liveliest qualification. Our old
friend, Col. Dickinson, received the pre-
ciouS gift on behalf of the Division, and
replied to the eloquent address Of the la
dy, in his usual free and easy style. We
did not learn the names OF the officers
installed.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-11

The members Of Neptune Hose Co.,
No. l, will meet this afternoon At 4 o'c1k,
for drill.