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Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
Another Wagon Road COmvena,On.

The appropriation made by Congress
for the construction of wagon roads to
California, has aroused the people every
where, and north and south of us active
and effective measures are being adopted
to connect with the Honey Lake route,
in PlumaS county. In former number
we briefly alluded to the action Of the
Southern counties in reference to the sub
jcct, and seconded the suggestion Of the
Sacramento tniOH, that We should follow
their example in holding convention,
&c. While We have been discussing the
matter others have acted. In addition to
the convention at Mokclumnc Hill, which
is called for the I'd of May, the Senators,
Representatives untl citizens of the coun-
ties of Shasta, PlumaS, Tchama, Butte,
Yuba, Sierra, Colusi, Suttcr, Yolo and
Nevada" have issued a call for conyen-
tion to be ''held at the city of Marysville,
on Monday, May 18th, for the purpose of
considering and adopting measures for n
speedy commencement and construction
Of a, wagon road from some point iD the
Sacramento Valley to the terminus of the
Government road, in the vicinity Of Hon
cy. Lake" On the Sth, the citizens of
Marysyillc, ut large meeting, adopted n
resolution requesting their Senators and
Representatives to strongly urge the
passage of law authorizing the Super
visors of Yuba county to issue bonds, not
to exceed the sum oflirtccn thousand dol
lars, towards the construction of said
Road"
While other counties arc promptly and
actively taking the initiatory steps to
connect with the Atlantic wagon road, the
counties of Placer, FL Dorado and Sacra-
mcntO, more deeply interested in the mat
ter than any of them, with an Indifference
unaccountablc and suicidal, are inactive.
They seem to attach but little importance
to il. and when too late may regret their
supincncss and repent their idlcncss or
want of enterprise. The t'MiQn, ever
watchful of the interest of Sacramento, and
ready and eager to promote her welfare,
has time and again urged the necessity Of
improving the road to Carson Valley, but
further than this nothing has been done
We do sincerely hope, even though Pla-
Ger and .Amador refuse to cooperate with
us, that Sacramento and FL Dorado will
unite and take the necessary steps to i'm
prove the road to Carson Valley and con-
meet with the Atlantic wagon road. BY
adopting the proper measures we can Sc
cure the entire trade of Carson, and in
ducc the great bulk of the immigrants to
travel the Oldest, best and shortest road
to California.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

THE 1924. .oOo,-lt is said, says the
State Jonrnai, that the action Of the Al
torncy General in enioining the Pacific
Express from paving the July interest OF
the State hoi:,l>, has lad the effect ci,
releasing Dr. Bates surctics. The money
has mystcriously disappeared, the State
has been swinilcd, and the guilty parties,
We presume, will escape free 4 dear
price have we paid for putting none but
Americans ON guard.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

NOTICE.-Ths is to warn all persons from
~ Purchasing or Trading for Two PROM
lSSORY NOTES, signed by myself and paya.
BILE to THOS. EVANS, of Ell Dorado County,
California, for Thirty Dollars each, dated the
9TH day Of January 1857, and made due in
three and six months after date, as they werN
illegally obtained aud do not intend to pay
them. ]. ]. RICE
This 18th day Of April, 1857, is 3Odsl
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

AT IT AGAN.-The ever.accommoda.
ting Jerry Sullivan, the patron saint Of
printers, with '1iberality boundless as
heaven and endless as time" sent us two
large bundles of European and Atlantic
newspapers. On the arrival of every
steamer we are sure to- receive large
package of the latest and most valuable
magazines and papers from Jerry. 1.-THE
prayers Of the printers availeth, Jerry.
you have a "dead thing" on a fortune and
every earthly blessing.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

Mr.. Cyrus B. INGHAM has purchased
the house known as "Rankin's Exchange"
on Sacramento street, and will open it for
tho reception of boarders on Monday
next. We invite especial attention to his
card, in another column.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

Geo W. Kinney the original proprietor
Of the Greyhonnd, has taken the Knick.
rb'cher Saloon. and is now ready to re.
crive proposals for his delicious mixtures.
George is judge Of good things aud al.
ways has them on hand
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
SAN Francisco Agency.

AT. L. 2. FISHER, at the Iron Building, opposite
the OTce Of the Pacific Express Company, corner Of
Montgomery and Washington streets, is our only au
thoriEed nEent for San Francisco.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
a CARD.

Ofticc Nicaragua Steamship COMPANY,
San Francisco, 18th April, 1857.
The public are respectfully informed that the
Steamship SIERRA NEVADA. will not be
despatched on the 10th inst. Early notice will
be given Gf the next departure.
{. h. GARRISON 4 CO., Agents,
S. W. Corner Battery and Washington SITS.
-,
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

ROAD TO FoLsoM.-The road from the
old Mormon tavern to Folsom, by the en-
terprise and libcrality of the Railroad
Company, has been put in most excellent
order. There is not bad place on it.
Mr.. Robinson, the Superintendent, has
been unccasing in its efforts, since the
rains have ceased, TO fill up the holes, lev
ell it, and put it in complete order. Sub
stantial bridges have been thrown across
the numerous little streams that pass over
it Tcamsters and the travelling public
are indebted to the Superintendent of the
Railroad for the improvement, and for
their benefit We call attention to il.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

WIru Cs.-Llcut. Gov. Anderson, who
has presided over the Senate two years
with dignity, impartiality and urbanity,
is on visit to his family and friends in
our town. Hc was warmly greeted on
his arrival, for his conduct has been such
as to extort praise from his enemies, and
his friends take pride in mentioning his
honorable career. Success to you, Gov
Crnol, in whatever you may undertake.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

PRoTEcTIoN TO CMINEsE-Thc follow.
ing resolution, among others, was adopted
Mt meeting of the miners Of the South
Fork river and forwarded TO us with re-
quest to publish IT.
M"I'"i, That We will extend to this class
the chinese that protection which the Trcis-
laturc {" this State denies t. ilit II. against the
thieves. murdcrcrs AID GssAsSins. who, at GER.
tain seasons Of the year. infcst this river, and
will m"tc or,. in every instance, such puui.h.
ment us IL. case Requires
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
|MBEAIN IIRhT
JOR PRINTING

OF all kinds neatly and promptly executed at this Of
nce at the lowest prices. Our job office s extensive
and entirely new and We have materials ofeVery de-
sSriptOn, and can, consequently give satisfaction to
all who favor US with their orders. Terms-CASII.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18


TIE PANAMA MAssACRE.-A correspon-
dent of the San Francisco XemM saws
that the New Grcnadian Government re-
fuses to hold any further communication
with the American Commissioners. upon
the subject Of indennifcation for the out
ragc-an account of which we published
at the time-upon passengers and prop
erty on the Isthmus of Panama, in con-
sequence of which Mcssrs. Morse and
Borland have demanded their passports.
A lengthy and somewhat acrimonious
correspondence has taken place between
our Commissioners and the Grenadian
Government, which has not tended to a
speedy adjustment ofthe difficulties. The
Grcnadian Government tries hard, but
unsucccssfully, to throw the responsible
ty of the outrage On the Americans. Some
intcmperate or thoughtlcss person NAV
have been guilty of indiscretion, or some
criminal action towards the natives, but
this did not justify the sanguinary ven
gcance visited upon the harmless scores
who were slaughtered. The butchery
has no palliation. They wilfully took the
lives of American citizens, innocent of
any wrong, and they must be made to
feel the consequence of their rashness and
brutality.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

THEATRlcAL.-Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Con.
ner entertained our citizens on Saturday
and Monday nights, with their pleasing
representations, readings from Shakes
peare, &c. On each evening the audience
was select rather than large, and the ap-
plause their performances elected showed
the high estimation in which they are held
in our city. They have been giving cx.
hibitiOns in different parts of our county.
and wherever they have been they have
given satisfaction. We commend them
to the patronage Of the public.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

Our cntcrpri>inS townsman, D. New.
bauer, has just received the largest in.
voice Of wines, liquors. tobaccos, cigary.
etc, ever brought To FL Dorado county.
-lt-haS hccn-Lut-a-Short- time since -I.e
commenced the liquor trade. and he has
already acquired II reputation for tho
good quality and cheapncSs of his goods,
that is enjoyed by few dealers in Cali.
iornia.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

Hon. David T. Disney, distinguished
politician, and formerly member of Con-
gress from Ohio, died in Washington on
the 14th Of March. Had he lived he
would have received the appointment of
Minister to France.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
A. BADLAM, JR.,

Is our authorized Agent for Sacramento City. All
orders for advertising eft with HIN, will be promptly
attended to.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

Ours Francisco exchanges will great.
" obligc us by sending by mail. W.
rarely get to see san Francisco news.
parcr-thc Mtr1W, Chronicle and GloIs
We have net seen for weeks.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

DIR. Gwin has been placed on the Com
mittccS of Finance and Post Office in the
the Senate, and Mr.. Brodcrck on the
Public Land and Military Committees.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
ICE! TCE!!T TCE!!!

HNHE UNDERSIGNED BEGS TO CALL
l. the attention of Ice consumers to the great
advantages he can offer. He has Just compile
ted, at great expense, his capacious Ice House.
situated on the north side Of Hangtown creek.
which is capable Of holding $50 tons of solid
aud in quantities to suit the convenience Of
purchasers.
He also begs 10 say that parties making ar.
rangemcnts with him early in tho season will
find it to their advantage, as they can depend
upon constant supply to meet their demands,
CHARLES G0WEN.
Plaesrville, April 10, 1887. [vlnA III
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

FiESDISn.--.A. j. Hall was tried and
convicted in our County Court on TueS.
day for cutting out the tongue of horse
"A piece Of brutality for which he ought
to have been severely punished. ItsecmS
he had n spite against one of his neigh.
bors, and with the malignity of a ficnd
caught the horse ofhiS foe and deliberate.
ly cut out his tongue. y thing guilty Of
such crime is unfit to breathe the pure
air of heaven. He was sentenced to tL.
county Jail for six months and fined S5uO
lir should have suffered the same Dun.
i>hmcnt he inflicted Oh his inOtfen>iy.
vi, tim.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

NEAT REsIDENCE.-Mr. D..-Ncwbauer
has erected q beautiful cottage, on the
North side Of Hangtown creek, within a
few rods Of our Office. 1t occupies the
site Of the dwelling in which Mr.. n. re-
sided at the time Of the July fire, and
which was then destroyed. The new
building will be finished in the most taste
fill and elegant manner. and is situated in
tho NEST pleasant part Of our city. We
are glad to see such improvements going
on. They are not only an evidence Of
taste in their projectors, but Of tho pros
pcrity Of our fair city. We intend to fol.
low Mr.. Ms example, should We ever be
30 fortunate as to accumulate sufficient of
the "root of evil" to pay the mechanics ;
but who ever heard of printer that
was able to live in his Omn house?
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

NEW DREss.-Thc Sacramento Union,
the newspaper of California, comes to us
in a new, neat and handsome dress. 1t
is decidedly the ncatcst looking as it GER
tainly is ono Of the best conducted news
papers in the Union. Although VIC have
rarely agreed with it in sentiment and
have had frequent occasions to cenSure
its course, We cannot withhold from it's
editors and proprietors just praise for the
industry, ability and energy they display
in obtaining the latest and most reliable
intelligence and amount of matter they
furnish its patrons. Were the Union
suspended tomorrow, its loss would soon
be felt in the remOtsst pArtS Of the State.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

When it has been settled which is the most
| practicable route through the mountains, then
| we are i'll favor of II convention of the parties
interested in the move. This is the way, Mr..
| Democ|at, the proposition strikes our under
standing.-Pldcrr Herald.
-PrcciScl WHAT VIC want to accomplish.
Let us meet and compare notes. We do
not urge the route through our county to
the exclusion Of routes through adjoin-
ing counties-all we desire is, to asccr-
tain (which is the most practicable route
through tie mountains and when as
ccrtained, to assist to improve it. will
it benefit us alone if Johnsons Cut Off i
selected? If Placer has a better route
than the ono through our county, Fl Do.
radio will join heartily and contribute lib
orally to improve it, because it will be
mutually beneficial. When the Southern
counties on the one hand, and the ex.
tremc Northern counties on the other,
arc uniting and calm conventions to i'm.
prove the routes in which they arc inter.
cstcd, is it prudent for the counties of the
centre to- remain idle and Indifferent
The first appropriation by COngrcssis on
ly the entering wcdgc-flrthcr appropri-
atoms, we have reason to anticipate, will
be made, and VIC desire to reap some Of
the benefits of them. by folding our
arms and refusing to act in the matter,
VIC will lose the benefit of our position,
and foolishly surrender to others advan.
tages which nature has given us. Gala
vcrns is directly interested in the "Big
Tree route, yet the Southern counties
heartily cooperate with her, and will
contribute, probably, moro to improve il
than she. They sec the necessity of har-
mony and concert Of action, and how cs-
Scntial it is to interscct the proposed gov
ernmcnt road. If VIC wish to compete
with them, We must not be Indifferent
spectators. If the road won't come to us,
we must go to it.
We hope the Herald will see the pro-
priety of cooperating with us, and use
its influence to induce the citizens of Pla-
Ger to send delegates to the proposed con-
vcntion. There is enough energy and
libcrality in the three counties of Placer,
FL Dorado and Sacramento alone to build
the road, but without thorough under
standing we much fear nothing will he
done. We are not partial to any partic.
ular route, but we are anxious to secure
some Of the trade and travel of Carson
Valley, and the overland immigration the
coming summer and fall. To secure it,
we must offer equally as good induce
mcnts as the counties North and South of
u.s. The Immigrants will take the near
est and best route, and If that is in Placer
or Amador, we are for improving it.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
$50 RTWA7D3
ATRAYEn IN NHlna.RM

Iron the subscriber In the City Of Placer.
u vile, on the night Of the 18th instant, tWo
MULES one Bay HOrse Muls, and The other
Mouse Colurcd Horse Nule.-nO brands per-
ceptble. They were lately purchased Of VIM.
May and Daniel Hardy. ! will pay reward
Of Fifty Dollars for the delivery of the above
described Mules, or twenty-five dollars for the
delivery of either one of them to me In the City
Of Piucerviile. JOHN MURRAY.
April Is, 1857. [58wl
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

THE SACRAMENTO STAGE OprlcE has
been removed t" the house lately occu.
pied 10y the Pacific Express COMPANY
where Col Platt, the handsome agent
can always he found, ready to wait Hpon
the public. Hereafter, both coaches will
depart for Sacramento At ) - o'clock.
NJ
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

READER, if you want good square
meal, or good place to lodge, you can
b. accommodated with both by calling on
Frank. Nell. at the Ohio Housr His
boarderS are the SlickcSt and best natured
fellows in the city. Everything is rs neat
As u new pin at bis house.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

We are indebted to the Hon. John B.
Weller IS for copy Of Com. Perry's Japan
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

Thanks to Chas.- =. jackson, Of Jack.
sons Express, at FL Dorado, for impor-
tant iavors done this Office.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

Ep. MCCANN has our thanks for ncvs-
papers, picto.ials and magazines, brought
by the last steamer. Master EdwnrJ
has established newspaper and station.
cry depot oil Main ,'rc"t, where can bo
had the latest dates" from cvcrvwhcr,.
lie is noble specimen of Young Am,r
ica go-ahea!ativcne>s and deserves TO bs
we'll patronizcd
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

wTHE RAILROAD HOUSE is the best
and oASs9SSt ROtsl in San FraaSseO. IGS Sml
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
RANKIN'S EXCHANGE,

Which will be open for the reception of guests
on Monday, the 10th Instant.
Nothing is promised in this notice. Of ex.
travagant or luxurious living, heretofore I'M.
known or unsurpassed, but simply small Ho-
tel, TO be kept in n neat and quiet way, on
small scale,-tO be free from the prevalent
vices of drinking and gaming
But, one thing is promised to be equal to
other Hotels in the mountains, and that Is
PRICE iffoInd wanting in all else, this, ct
ways be required promptly.
Paccrville, April Is, 1857. [5tf
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

y" SrEAHrR will be dispatched bv tLo
Nicaragua Steamship Company, OH thu
| 10Th instant. -
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

W Thanks to Harry Mansfield, Of
Wells. Fargo & Co., for State and Allan.
tic papers.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18
CYRUS B. INGHAM

TAKES this method of announcing to his
L. old friends in California, and others visit
ing this city and in want Of HOTEL accommo.
dations, that he has become the proprietor Of
the House known as
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

Fox THE GADSDEN PrRcHAsE.-.t COM
pany of emigrants is being formed in San
Francisco to proceed to the Gadsden
Purchase to settle. A vessel has been
chartered and will sail OH the Goth inst.
4 gentleman of our county, who has long
resided in the Purchase, and is familiar
with it, represents the climate as mild and
healthy, and the land the most fertile in
the Union. He states that rich gold
mines have been discovered in it-richcr
E6an any in. California-but fear of the
Indians has prevented the citizens from
working them. If his statements arc cor
rect, and we have the utmost confidence
in his word, the mines in the Purchase
will not long remain idle and unproduc-
tive. Fear of Indians will not deter our
countrymen from working them, if they
can make money by the venture.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

RivIvFp.-Mr. Warren IIacr, q vigorous
writer, has rcyi:"d the Mariposa Damn
crat, the publication Of which was Sus-
pended soon after the Presidential cleo
ton. The D'""c,nt is neatly printed,
and conducted will! taste and ability.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-04-18

The People vs. \. J. lIall.-Motion for
a new trial ovcrrulcd. Sentenced To coun-
ty Jail six months and fined $500. Pity
couldn't send TO the penitcntiary for life.
-REr.]
The People vs. r. Miller Found guilty
Of an assault with deadly weapon, with
intent TO inilict bodily injury where no
considerable proyocation appears. Fined
$5u0
Smyrna times., 1857-06-03
mar253 3rn
Revolution in Farming.
Corn Planted by Machinery,
NOMctAt"g Nelo md u Truly WonderfM

SoMetht"g NeW md u Truly Wonderful
nachine.
Without any COgs, B1rds, Pullies, Crnnks, Shafts
springs, Levers, or Gearing ul any kiIIu, with hJrse
Suidtu u! inin Or boy, This achine executes in IA
neat ami perfect mahncrhc following described work
hcI"@ Whit Is %a.1cd hy every farmer:
Isl !urro"S 0ui the ground any required depth.
"a Drops ne corn ihS many kernels as ues.rcd) in
space "i IIurnUs diameter InaIhraiicaiv in The hill
~lHi.hl>itnt, IN one tenth OF II second
81 Cover The Hills and press cs The earth az y.u do
With a Toe.
'Ih. Iks accurately the position of each hill.
J'll. Dtp~i'', If Waited, g'i;tp, poudrcIe, ashes
lime plaster or any other common leiIllzcr exactly
the NIL
And dih. Also sticks tie pumpkin or squash iced in
The Iis Al the uSua distances, S now done by hand
And ALL ms al vi 10 cents AN acre hv si,gs
machIle, and 10 cents per acre bv double one-iO
acres helng painted by the first and ~ bv the second
N one day, with no more force than mau and
horse.
Ia short il a machine which going one "a av plant.
the corn IN hills 10 rows both waNs Iact
never 9i're performed aud not possible 10 attain by
any other device.
We furnish machines at Sl6 and 81 \ each TO those
Ahh wish to purchase them Tor IheIr OAH use
Our PRIMARY object Is 10 dsp"S" OF this magnificent
monopoly upon a basis most tImNIIln2-lOokmg 10 the
results lnr large portion U the investments. Bu>I-
ness ability and brains Iiils forming part of
,he cap;ai
% l'he Right Is for sale for - conniv, to manu-.
hc"re an sell IA sad county, al "A price which must
insure 10 the purchaser pr III OF s.
The planter endorsed BY three Of The largest agr
cultural houses III B slom lIz:-Juscph BrecE 4 Son;
faiker White \ CiunHeII; tIId BlaAe, Barnard a Co.
We guaranty each machine, fused according 10 lhJ
printed directions.
call at our rooms will convince the most skepIcai
OF The above facts, and where may found chances
Lpr .,"cuiaOn scdrm met with IN this or auv other
country. Call on, address
J. HANFORD,
Smyrna times., 1857-06-03
seapins & Moving Machines.

The subscriber offers for sale the following well
known Machines, To viz: McCOrmick's Combined
Ke!pcr anu Newer especially adapted and mproy ed
far the States of Pennsy sylvana New Jersey aia,yao
and Maryland. "''""'
Manny's Reaper and Mower:
oe' monr " Morgans Sel-Rakng Reaper, warrant
ed the best in use '''' "'''
kelchnm's Improved Moving Machine, also, Ma.
chimes of other PateiIs N0' 4'"
PITTS Thresher and Cleaner, warranted IN Tbresb
and CleaA One Bushel per minute.
Sharp's Th resher and Cleaner Lor t,vo mr. rno,o
hsrses, superior machine.
Irilts rilts iiorse'powers and Corn and Cobb Mills
Threshing Machines Of various descrip ons 1nr sail,
ny RICHARD Il. ELKIN'iON.
=, % SCUM Delaware Avenue. above Dock Philod'o
A. B-CASTINGS for the above Machines ALWAYS
on hand. ,ortV D. way ;
Smyrna times., 1857-06-03
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE subscriber would inform his friends and
the public generally, that he intends to run
Baggage Wagons S Hacks toand from the Rail-
road Depot near Smyrna, for the purpose of
conveying Passengers, carrying Freight, Bag
gage, &c. He expects to locate in the west
part of Smyrna, where all orders will be thank
fully received and promptly attended to.
0%T- lie will also run Wagons to aud from
Smyrna Landing, for the purpose of hauling
Goods, Lumber, Iron, or anything that may
come by the Vessels.
Thankful for past favors, he hopes to merit
and receive a liberal share of the public patron
age. EBENEZER LURTY.
Dec 10, "55-tE
Smyrna times., 1857-06-03

w "lhuI otlOCCS HoOulHWCSI COIutT HlTu, THlld-
delphia.
Incorporated by the State Of Pennsylvania
MONEY is receive in any sum, large or small and
1tI interest pad from the day of deposit 10 the ay
Of withdrawal
The office is open every day from O'Clock in the
morning till : O'Clock in the evening, aud OH Monday
and Thursday evenings till O'Clock.
INTEREST, FIVE PER CENT
All sums large or small, are paId back in gold on
demand without notice, 10 any amount.
PRESIDENr-llUn HENRY l.. BENNER.
VICE Observation-Disclosures SEIFRIDGE
SECRETARY WILLIAM J. REED.
EIREcroRs-lieury l.. Bcnner. Edward l.. Carter,
Robert SDiiIldge. Samuel X. Ashton. james b. Snlill
&. Landrclh hun1s, +. Carroll Brewster joseph B.
Barry, Henry i. Churchman. Francis Lee.
THIS company confines It's business entirely TO the
receiving of money on interest.
The investments HoN Amounting TO nearly ONt,
MILLION and HALE OF Dollars as per published re-
port of Assets are made conformity with the provi.
siors oihc charter in Real Estate Mortgages Ground
Res and such first class securities as Will alUavs m
sure perfect security To tie deposit6rs and which can
At fail To give pernanencv and stability to this old and
oMl established Institutional may1-ly