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Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
FOurth Of July.

Our glorious anniversary is being ap-
propriatcly celebrated by our patriotic
citizens. AS we pen this sentence, in re-
cord of the events that usher among us
this flvorite day in the "bOok Of time" to
American hearts, from our Office VIC be-
hold the proudcst spectacle that can meet
the admiring gaze of vOtary Of liberty.
We see before US, filling our streets to re-
pletion, a vastmultitude, congregated from
different districts Of the county, called to-
gcthcr by common sentiment Of broth
hood, united by common spirit and love
of liberty, met together on this national
jubilee. to celebrate the anniversary of
their Nations birth
What a glorious spectacle to see q free
people rcsigning the cares and obligations
of busy life-thus, without distinction Of
rank, and free from the raneor of party
and partisan spirit, unite in ono universal
ovation to the genius of liberty. To-day
our city is the theatre of a political drama
every citizen is an actor, and the drama
is practical demonstration Of the princi
pies enunciatcd ard handed down to. q
grateful postcrity, by tho sages Of the
Revolution.
Occasions like this, our national ami
versaries, like Salamus and Thcrmopolc,
those Oasis in the desert page Of history,
better than marble and granite monu-
mcnts, pcrpctuatc the events they were
erected to commemorate, and inspire a
love of country, and the emulation Of
those illustrious patriots, whose fame is
cmbalmcd in our hearts, and whose mem
cry is ensllrincd in the honors of the day
VIC celebrate.
Our city is throngcd with spectators,
while the procession, composed of our
fire companies, and chief citizens Of town
and county, with splendid band Of mu-
sic, and the show Of banners and roar Of
S""HVHj HAS SVhSSHA"lihS III IhS AucuIIC
to hear tho Declaration read by II. Lee,
Esq, and the Grafton by Hon. j. G. Nc
Callum.
May our citizens long live to pay this
annual tribute Of respect to our nations
birthday, while our county,, with its
glorious institutions, may survive the
"wrcck of Empires" and remain forever
the home Of the free.
We have the melancholy task to say,
that within the hour. the cannon used for
firing salutcs, exploded while in the act of
being loaded, by Mr.. Christ. Hanson, "a
Germany whose left arm was blown off be-
low the elbow, and his right so badly in
jurcd that amputation may be necessary.
The left hand was picked up some two
hundred yards distant from the explosion,
with the thumb blown off. Another per-
son (his partner) assisting in the manage
ment Of the gun, was severely injured. ~
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04

FRok CARSON VALLEY.-Mr. 7. F. Ira
cy, of Tracy's Express, arrived from Car
sOn Valley yesterday afternoon. Mr.. T.
left hers Wednesday afternoon after the
AETtvai Of the Atlantic mail, and made the
entire trip In two days,-Arriving at Nor
mon Station, from here, in twelve hours.
No express had arrived in the Valley
over the Big Tree Route. when Mr.. T. left
on his return-Thursday afternoon.
DO. MIlls and party lSft Mormon Sta.
ton, en- route for the States, Thursday
morning. ell well. No later arrivals from
Salt Lrke. A part Of FOrnish 4 Gibbs
train had passed the summit this side Of
Lake. Valley. They have 600 head of
cattle In the Valley. It was very stormy
on the mountains Wednesday and Thurs
day, but no snow fell. The grading Of
Slippery Ford Hin was delayed few
days by the rain, but had been resumed
when NJ. Tracy returned. The Govern
SssnA train bed reached GlvoP CFOak St.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
FOR SALE.
Bussn,s Dridge, July 1st, 1851.

the Big Mortar, Main street, is supplied with
the best assorted and most extensive stock of
fresh and pure drugs and medicines to be
found in the mines. The patent medicines
sold at this establishment, are received direct
from the manufacturers, and every package is
warranted genuine Perfumery and other ar
ticIes for the toilet, all of the choicest quality
are sold at the Miners Drug Store lower than
we'll supplied with paints, oils, window glass,
varnishes, paint brushes. lamps, lamp oil-but
see DR.. Jervey's advertisement In another COL
umn, or call at his establshment-the most
beautiful and tastefully arranged drug store in
the mountains-and see for yourselves, remt M.
bering that he keeps none but the best articles
and sells at theslowest prices.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
National Hotel,
On Jackson Street,
BETWEEN SANSOdE AND MONTGOMERY
Sam FrameaseOs
David Jones, Prop'r.

TNHIs Ane Sour-Story Brick House, with Granite
i 'front.' is now In perfect order, and under the su.
perlntendenee Of DAVID JONES, formerly Of jones'
Hotel, San Francisco and Sacramento.
Mr.. Jones wishes 70 inform his friends and the
public generally, that they will always ind him at
home day and nght, ready and willing 70 attend 70
the wants Of his gests and friends In his usual style
and ct the most moderate rates. The house has al.
ready several Of the best families Of the city and
pleasant fooms for several more. The greatest care
VII be taken 70 make the family circle pleasant and
select Tie proprietor invites families and the pub
ne 70 gvo him cali and be ssslS assurSd they DO,
Shsv viii ea1 egain jsST Is IN
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04

THEATRIcAL.-Miss Albertinc, with q
>chOice company, among them some old
Placerville favorites-Dumphries, Brown,
Mortimer and others-opcned the Thea
tire last night to crowded and fashions
BILE audience. She appeared rs Mad1line
in "The Child Of the Regiment" and was
greeted with enthusiastic and sincere ap-
plause. She is inimitable in her line, and
never fails to bring down the house.
A fine bill will be presented tonight, and
we expect to sec another crowded house.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
Proceedings of the Common Council.

June 20, 1857.
Mayor Chamberlin presiding. Present
AID. Cary, Tanncnwald, Gowen and
Burns. Minutes Of last meeting read
and approved.
The following places we're selected for
the special election to be held on Thurs
day next, and tho following inspectors
appointed:
2nd Ward-Bec's Store; - Arm
strong and L. Seligman, Inspectors.
Sd Ward-Lcvison's Store; S. +. Yves.
ton and Geo. Frances.
Report of the Chief Engineer of the
Fire Department was read and referred
to the Committee on Fire and Water.
Ordinance No. Ga, Imposing certain
duties on City Officers" was offered by
AID. Burns. Read and passed.
AID. Burns offered Ordinance No G5,
"Re-ordaining Ordinance No. H." Read
and passed.
Mcssrs. Hoover and Shipman made ap-
!!-Etati0n to the Boart =. the privi. ge
Cf ;1t"oA"ci~" gas int - it,. q mo-
ton Of Aid. Tauenwald, the right of way
was granted to them on certain condi-
tions hereafter to be complied with.
The Marshal was instructed to repair
the cistern on the Plaza and, also, the
bridge crossing Hangtown Greek on Bed
ford Avenue.
Bill c! Salmon & Co. for $40 70, and
d. Newbaucr for $22 o., We're re- d and
ordc '"d paid. tn" bin of Salmor & Co.
was for provisions furnished prisoners in
the Station House.l
Aid. Tanenwald moved that, hereafter,
prisoners, after conviction, who are uH-
dc going sentence of imprisonment, shall!
be flowed nothing save bread and water
Carried.
Board adjourned.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
PETTtT,a DRUG RTORE,

CHAS. B. PETIT has now In store, The IarRest and
hest selected stock Of Drugs, Paints Window Glass,
Pure Medicines. Fine Chemicals, and Genuine Pa.
tent Medicines ever oaered for sale In this City aid
desiring to increase his present large trade and
tend II to all pnrts Of u Dorado County, he invites
the attention Of Country Dealers, Physicians Paint.
and Miners to his extensive and varied assort-
his line Of trade, at lower prices than any other deal.
or In the mountains.
He has been engaged IN his present business for
twelve years, is thoroughly acquainted with its de.
tails and a. he selects his goods with the greatest
care, purchasers may rely with safety upon finding
every article sold at his Drrg Store, PURE, FRESH,
and GENUINE,
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04

NoRTH AMERICAN CIRcus.-Lcc & Ben.
nctt's North American Circus will cxhib-
it here on Friday next This Company
is composed Of the best talent to be found
in Europe and America, and has the
most magnificent trappings that skill
could devise or money procure.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
D.mocrat.O Co. Central Committee.
Regular Democratic Nominees

For the Senate,
s. ;. HAMM, W. DICKINSON.
For the Assembly,
HARVEY LEE: is. Upton.
z: E. T. Il iESHAHnTSSHOw PSARTst J. j. B. SaAbRAIru SHAMAM
L i. EicaARbs. Il. 4. .'4"' NOSES.
For Sheriff.
EDGAR BOGARDUS.
For Collector,
HARRISON HILTON.
For Clerk,
ASA d. WALDRON.
For Recorder.
II. X. SHEARER
For Treasurer,
NATHAN RHINE.
For Assessor,
LEWIS FOSTER.
For District Attorney,
W. II. BRUMFIELD.
For County Judge,
JAMES JOHNSON.
ycR Superintendent Public instruction.
JOHN g. EUSTTS.
For Public Administrator,
G. E. ABBOT.
For Coroner,
7. DOUGHERTY.
For Surveyor,
E. w. WELTON.
For County Supervisors,
LIST District-A. A. HOWARD.
End District-WM. KNOX.
Sd District-C. B. FERGUSON. Y
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
NOTICE.

VTNHE PUBLIC ere hereby cautioned against ueRo.
1 tiatIDg certain Note given BY the PiacervIe
Water Company 70 Alfred Bell. dated January 9th,
1854; for the sum Of 00sOO1 90, said note having
been paid on the 25th day Of June Of the same year
as the Books Of the Company will show.
p. A. BISHOP,
Secretary Hacervine Water Company.
Ptacerville, June 2Sth, 1857. [15w4l
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04

BIG SrRIKE.-Thos. Quinn & Co., near
Grizzly Flat took out of their claims last
week, the moderate amount Of 7 lbs. q
ounces of gold-the work of three men.
This amount was taken from tailings, and
we are informed by one of the company,
that large portion Of the claim will pay
better than that already worked.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
City Ordinance, No. 65.

DE-ORDAINING Ordinance, No. II, ITO
III prevent hogs from running at large" ap.
proved July 18th, 1884.
The Common Council of the City of Placer
willie do ordain as follows: ~
SEcT'oH l. City Ordinance No. IL, approved
July 18th, 1854, and repealed June 5th, 1857,
is hereby re-ordaned, and is in full force.
This Ordinance to take effect from and after
its passage.
Approved June 2oth. 1887
P. CHAMBERLIN, Mayor.
hereby certify that the above Ordinance
was passed by the Common Council of the City
of PlAcerville, on the Goth day of June, 1887.
IN. GRANTIIAM, City Clerk.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
PLACERVILLE.
SATURDAY, JULY a, 1857.
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOHNB. WELLER.
Subject 70 the decision of the Democratic State
Convention.
DEAI0cRAT1C-STATEc-CO CONVENTION

DEAIOCRATIC-S C-STATEc-C CONVENTION
Ala meeting Of the Democratic State Central Com.
mlttee held In Ban Francisco the 10Th Of May tue
following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That the next Democratic State Conven-
tion be holden at the City Of Sacramento, OH TUES.
DAY TIE 18th day Of July next and that the basis OF
representation be follows: One Delegate from ev-
cry County at large and Delegate for every two
hundred Democratic votes cast, and one Delegate for
every fraction over one hundred Democratic votes
cast for any Democratic State iccr at the last gen.
era electOn-the Presidential electors being cOnsId
ered for the purposes Of this resolution, as State Of
AeerS.
Resolved, That Messrs. Thomas, Moore and Red
AIngton, are hereby appointed committee 10 can
VASE the Official returns in the Office Of the Secretary
Of State, and from them to make up and publish the
AppoTtIonment- Of Delegates to which the various
counties entitled, according to the basis Of repre-
OentatIon adopted.
The committee appointed by the last resolution
made the following report. by which the Democrats
Of the various Counties will be governed in electug
Delegates to the State Convention.
ALFRED REDINdT0N, Chairman.
p. X. wooDsiDE, Sccy Dem. State Central Com.
TO oES ALFnED REDIxGToS, Chairman, &c.-Dear
Cir: The Committee appointed at the recent meeting
Of the Democratic State Central Committee to appOr
Sion the Delegates which each county will be entitled
20 eest under the resolutions Of the Central Commit
Ges to meet In Convention In Sacramento the l4th
Of July prOxIUo, have made the following aPportion
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04

Mr.. Walker and Mr.. Stanton, the new
Governor and Secretary of Kansas, have
both expressed the opinion that Kansas
will be free State. and are in favor Of
its becoming so. Mr. Walker expressed
this opinion in a published letter, a few
months ago, and Mr.. Stanton expressed
it in a speech in Congress. They will do
all in their power to enable the people of
Kansas to settle the question according to
their own wishes, and it cannot become
slave State without the direct and delibe-
rate aid of the free state men. If they
refuse to vote, they will thereby make
Kansas slave State just as surely as if
they should vote to make it so.
The Albany Argus concludes an article
on Mormonisn with the followingjust re-
marks -
"But meantime this huge, deformed,
gangrcncd and poisonous growth of hu.
man passions has developed itself, not
without some good purpose. 1t teaches
us many good leSsons-and we will be
wise If we learn in time to beware of that
political priesthood which-whcthcr
headed by Beecher, a Kalloch, a Chce-
ver, or Brigham Young-commence by
arrogating to itself divine attributes, and
claiming to speak in the name Of God, and
ends in the moral and mental degradation
and enslavement of it's victims"
I. O. 0. F.-Morning Star Lodge, No.
20, at their regular meeting held on Sat.
urday evening last, elected the following
named gentlemen as officers for the ensu.
ing term W. N. Holloway, N. G.; NICK
Burton, V. G.; L. B. Hopkins, R. S.; j.
M. Grantham, P. s. L. Tannenwald, T
Trustecs-W. NJ. Holloway, G.. M. Ray.
mand and Ira Glynn.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04

The Aessrs. Tracy Of Wells, Fargo &
Co.'S Express, have our grateful acknOwi.-
Sdgments for State and Atlantic papers
and otbsV impOrtcAt &vora
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
Democrats County Convention.

--~y
Chairman, called the Convention to order.
The precincts were then called and the
credentials of the Delegates handed to the
Secretary.
A temporary organization was had by
calling E. Bogardus to the Chair and ap.
pointing L. B. Hopkins Secretary. A
committee on credentials and on perma.
ncnt officers was appointed by the Chair,
when the Convention adjourned until
Thursday.
After disposing. Of the contested seats
on Thursday, the committee on perma-
ncnt officers reported the following: Pres.
idcnt, E. BOGARDUs; Vice Presidents,
F. J. HOOVER, JonN VAN EATON; Sccre-
taries, L. B. HOPKINS, Ed. HALL.
The report was accepted and tho Off
GERS unanimously elected.
Immediately after the permanent or
ganization Of the Convention, Thomas H.
Williams, Esq, offered the following reso-
lutions which, after an animated discus
sion, were adopted by decided majority:
Ecsolred. That in the person of the
Hon. JOHN B. WELLER, the People of
California have had a faithful public SER
want who deserves their confidence and
esteem, and that VIC deem him cminentlv
qualified and worthy the highest political
position in our State.
Therefore, be it further Resolred, That
our Delegates to the next Democratic
State Convention be, and they are hereby
instructed to cast their votes for the Hon.
JOHN d. WELLER as the Democratic
Candidate for tho Office of Governor Of
the State of California, for the next cnsu-
ing term, and that they use all honorable
means to secure his nomination.
Eesolred, That VIC now elect twenty
one Democrats to represent the County
of FL Dorado in the Democratic State
Convention which assemblies in the City
of Sacramento, on the 14th day Of this
month.
On motion of Henry Larkin, Esq, the
following named gentlemen were elected
by acclamation Delegates to represent
the Democracy Of El Dorado county in
the State Convention to assemble tSac-
ramento on the 14th inst.
Delcgctrs.-J. Grey, j. D. .IcEurry
G. W. Hook, L. B. Curtis, r. E. Draper
E. NJ. Boyd, G. N. Douglass, j. S. Tip
ton, j. P. II. Campbell, A. Irvine, F. j.
Hoover, w. P. Scott, w. F. Leon, R. G
Marshall, II. Lee, D. W. Gclwicks, W
II. Smith, J. Burke, DR.. J. J. Lawyer, T
II. Williams, R. F. Davis.
The candidates for Sheriff, Clerk, Re
corder, Treasurer, &C., were then nomi
mated, and the Convention adjourned un
til Friday.
Yesterday the candidates for Senat'
and Assembly were nominated, and
Central Committee appointed, when tn
Convention adjourned. Tho nominees 0
the Convention We have placed at tn
head of our columns. We have no
time to speak Of them this week. w
expected to publish the proceedings 0
the Convention to day, and for that pur
pose delayed the publication Of the Dem
Ocrat, but the Secretaries have not ha'
time to make them out, and We ar
forced to go to press without them.
! The following gentlemen compose th
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04

Lastly-It Is the only Circus establishments NAl
performs everything represented N the bills an
advertisements
PRICES OF ADMISSION:
BOX X..............$- " pIr.............elW
EU There will be separate entrance for ladia'
The doors will open at o'clock, r. ~. The enter
tainInent will Commence At 2 O'Clock, r. N.
There will be attentive usheIS 10 wait upon IadlN
aud family parties to seats.
The Police Department viii be under the guptT'
vision Of ef 1cient officers.
PRANK RIVERS. General Agent
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04

Thanks to Jerry Sullivan, the prince
of newsmcn and soul of enterprise, for a
huge packet Of Atlantic and European
papers end periodicals. ,
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04

Ed. MCCAIN has our thanks for State
and Atlantic papers.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
City Ordinance. No. Ga.

An Ordinance imposing certain duties on
n City officers. e.
TIM Mayor and Common Council Of the City
Uf PlaccrvilIe do Ordain as follows:
SpcrIoy LIST. All Scrip Orders or other Mon
led obligations Of this City, before being delIv-
cred TO The Treasurer or any other person Tor
circulation. shall be counter-signed BY the
Chairman of the Finance Committee and BY
him registered in book kept for that purpose,
stating the number, date and amount of each,
and TO whom made payable.
SEC End. AL Scrip, Orders, or other Monied
Obligations that may have been or may be
hereafter put in circulation shall, when return
cd tn the Common Council, be passed over to
the Finance Committee, aud, by the Chairman
of said Committee, registered in book kept
for that purpose, and the word "PAID" writ
ten conspicuOusly on the face of each obligation
and the same placed on tile in the Mayors Of
flee.
SEC Sd The Treasurer, Collector, Recorder
and Marshal shall report to the Common COun-
Gil At the first regular meeting Of each month.
Eath report shall set forth and state o true ac-
count Of all Monies, Property, Scrip, or other
evidences Of debt that have come to his hands
during the preceding month, and how he has
disposed of the same, and shall hold anv bal
ance that may be in his hands at the time Of
making his report. subject to the order Of the
Common Council.
SEC 4th. ANY of the above named officers,
except the City Recorder, who shall fail, neg
!ect or refuse TO perform any If the duties re-
quired by this Ordinance. shall be liable TO
fine not exceeding One Hundred Dollars upon
complaint being made before the City Recor-
der; andany Of said officers failing. neglecting
or refusing to perform any of said duties ns
aforesaid, may be removed from Office by the
Common Council.
Approved June 29th, 1887.
p. CHAMBERLIN, Mayor.
hereby certify that the above Ordinance
was passed by the Common Council Of the City
of PIAcervill.'. nn the 29th of June. 1857.
J. II. GRANTHAM, City Clerk.
TVSr M TrrTraRR
Mountain Democrat., 1857-07-04
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-08-27
New York Money Market.

We COPY from the Journal of Commerce of Tues
day afternoon the following. 1t exhibits the effects
of the suspensions that had taken place up to that
time and the panic that prevailed. There seems to
be no effect on foreign Exchange, which were ra
Their lower.
The telegraph yesterday announced that there
were several Bank failures reported, including the
Bank of Warren, Pa, and the Bank of Ksnawha, in
this State. The additional failures of Jacob Little
twho has failed often enough to be quite familiar
with mistOrtune,) Benedict Co., and Fisher 4 Co..
all Stock Brokers and money dealers, are announced
The market ismuch excited, and very high prices
have been paid for temporary loans, but there is
less panic than might have been expected
The effect of the failure of the Ohio Life and
Trust Company on the stock market to-day, is
quite disastrous. Every thing on the list has fal
len.
The principal business was in Reading of which
upwards of II 900 shares were sold at the First
Board opening at 90 aud closing at 59l3 which il
dccliuc from the closing rates yesterday evening OF
81 per cent;a700 shares of Erie were sold at - Ia
Il So a decline of 23E 1850 shares of New York
Central at II 49, closing at the higher rate, a
decline of 49, s. 100 shares of Cleveland and Toledo
at 10, a falling oil of per cent; Michigan Central
is "a lower, Michigan Southern old stock g. do.
preferred Il Panama, 3; La Crosse, 4l a 5: MiIwau-
kee aud Mississippi, 90; Illinois Central, 10 Cleve-
land and Pttsburg, IA; Galena and Chicago pa.
and Chicago and Rock Island, q.
Foreign Exchange is lower; bills on Londonat co
days were sold ut l09 l09l%, very good signatures
having been obtained at the inside rate
We have to report the failure of John Thompson
Co., the celebrated bankers bank note repor-
tiers, and stock operators.
Also, y. :. Monroe 4 Co, stock operators We
also learn that Messrs. DE Iaunay lselin 4 Clarke
are Obliged to stop on their stock contracts owing
~ me Inability OF their principal TO respond, but
their usual exchange, and other regular business.
VIII not be interrupted.