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Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10
A Sabbath summer Noon.
ny WILLIAM M0THERwELL.

The calmncss of this noontide hour,
The shadow Of this world,
The fragrance of each wilding flower,
Arc marvcllOusly good;
o, here crazed spirits breathe the balm
Of natures solitude.
1t is most delicious calm
That reStcth everywhere
The holiness Of soul-sung psalm,
OF telt but vOiceleSs PRAYER!
With hearts too full to speak their bliss,
Gods creatures silent are.
They silent are; but not the less,
In this most tranquil hour,
OF deep unbr0kcn drcaminess,
They own that Love and Power
Which, like the s0ftest sunshine,
On every leaf and flower.
How silent are the song filled nests
That crowd this drOwsy tree
How mute is every feathcrcd breast
That swclled with melody!
And yet bright, bcad-likc eyes declare
This hour is ecstacy.
Heart forth as uncagcd bird in air,
And mingle in the tide
Of pleasant things that, lacking care,
Now full Of beauty glide
Around thee, in their angel hucs
or joy and siDless pride.
Here, on this green bank that o'crvicws
The tar-rctrcating glen,
Beneath the spreading bcech-trcc muse
On all within tlIv ken; n;--.-.....-..-.-..-..-....
For l0vclcr scene shall never break
On thy dimnicd sight again.
Slow stealing through fhc tangled brake
That skirts the distant hill,
With nOiselesS llouf two bri ght faw ms make
For Wonder laspng rill
Meek children of the forest gloom
Drink on and fear no i'll
bend me towards the tiny flower,
That underneath this tree
Opens its little breast Of sweets
In meckcst mOdcstv.
And blcathcs the eloqmence of love,
In mutcncss, Lord. to thee.
Far down the glen in distance CLEANS
The hanlct> tapcring srire,
And glittcring i'll mcretlial beams,
Its vane is tungucd with fire;
And bark how sweet its Silvcry bell.
And hark the rustic choir
The holy sounds float mp the dell
To fill my ravishcd ear.
And now the glorious anthems swell
OF w0rshipcrs sincere
OF hearts bowed in the dust that shed
Faiths pcnitcntial tear.
Dear Lord. thy shadow is forth spread
On all mine eve can see;
And filled at the pure fUuntain.head
Of deepest ricty,
My heart loves all created things,
And travels home to thee.
Around me while the sunshine filings
\ flood Of mocky gold,
My cha>tcnrd spirits once more sings,
As il were wont Of old,
That lay Of gratitude. which burst
From Young heart uncontrolled.
When, in the midst of nature nurscd,
Sweet influences fell
On childlv hearts that were athirst,
Like soft dcws in the bell
or tender flowers, that bowed their heads
And brcathed Il ircShrr smell.
So, even now, this hour has sped
In rapturuuS thought Ger me,
Feeling myself with nature we'd
\ holy mystery
a part Of earth, n part of heaven,
A part, great God of thee
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10

The Oldest huSbSHdTyT - @
is when man IN Gloysi.
in weeds
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10
.JOR ISIkIN1'IYC.

The propri, tore ~ III" U"h0'rm take pleasure In
announcing to thr business Of Fl Dorado county
that they have made extensive additions to their job
OiIic"-wcl j. the best in the interior Of Cali
orniaanl are prepared to do all kinds u job Print
ing in the very best manner AMI at the most reason
able prices.
SN-LEGAL AND OTHER BLANKS printed, to or.
der, with ncatness and Dispatch
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10
PInccrviIIc Post office.

A NAIL ia dispatched from this Office daily, Sundays
excepted. To Sacramento, San Francisco. and all
parts VI This state, which cltns at o'clock, r. VI.
spccia. mail j. ish-patcIr1 daily. Sunday Except
ed to Cooria ria Cod Spring, which closes at ;
o'clock r. VI.
special M Ill is ol4o dispatched daily, Sundays cx-
ccpfc In Georgetown ria Spanish Flat; which closes
a; So'rlcck +. VI,
The mails flr tie Atlantic States, Europe &C., close
at this Office about the 81 and 18Th ~ each month. "N
rcpt when tha>c days come on Saturday, and then
they will close the day previous.
The Malls Tor Oregon AMI Washington Trrrit"ri--
are di,oascJ sci-a"rilly, hmm 'dia,cly after the
arrival VI III. Ailantir u,a>.
The mails Tor Sair Lake tty and other post Offices
IL Ttah Territory are dispatched monthly. ria San
FrafcjsrO. San Diego. and the southern route.
OFFICE IIOU RS-This ofirc VIII he kept open dai
". Sundays excepted from oclnrh, a. NJ, till u,
NJ and from ~ till 30. +. 81 Box de"cry open
ill S,P. N.
On Sundays-From till 10. A. NJ. and from till
SPM A. N. THATCHER. Post Master.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10
FINE AND FASHIONABLE.

VI TENTS FINE COATS, PANTS AND VESTS;
Benset's Philadelphia Boots and Dancing Pumps;
Davis 4 Jones' Shirts, OF every description,
And great many other articles too numerous 10
mention, for sale by T. ELKUS,
SeligmaH's Brick Building.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10
!. S. TITUS. NJ. D..

physician AND sCRGEON-Ofice at the Drug
Store Of C. D. PETIT, Main street, fronting the
Plasa. .., ~ f311
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10
TEEDEMOCRAT
fs published every Saturday, Mt the office Oh
Columa street. Placer, lille, by
GELWICKS & JANUARY,
O. w. GgIwIcGS, VIVA JAXrARY.
,rcrm@,-Inynriably in Adynnce-
Advertising.

One Square Ia ines-frst insertion. S3--each sub
sea,ieI; inSrrtnn, II 30. Business CarIs-tcn lines
or lr$I-onc year. 81 three months 4l0.
4 liberal discount will he made on the above rates
Tor all yearly and quarterly advertisements which cx
crrd square.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10

A TTORNEY AT LAw-OGIice on Main street. Pla.
~ ccrvillr. t3lI
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10
Masonic Directory,
Ell DORADO COUNTY, c CALIFORNII

III DORADO LODGE, no. 26, F. AND A. NJ, loca-
~ ted in this city, meets every Monday evening, in
their Lodge Room In Whites building, Main street.
AL Mas0ns in good standing invited to attend.
l. =. TITUS, Secretary.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10
1. O. O. r.
100. f..

SILvER LAKE LODGE, No., organized
- September 9Th. 1857, meets every Thurs
day evening at Masonic Hall, Grizzly Flat. All
Brothers in good standing are frutcrnallv in
vited to attend. T.. G. SPRINGER, y. &.
ii. VANCE, II. S.
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10

T. EoRGETOWN LODGE, NO. 25, =. AND A. NJ,
N located In Georgetown, holds its stated meet
ing+. on Saturday Evenings ~ preceding the full
moon. RICHARD DONCASTER, ia,
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10
JOHN HUME,
HALL g. Hi ME
IL IElN.

TTORNEYS LAW OFFICE, Corner Of
n Main and Culn.na streets Iracrrvllr. [49]
Mountain Democrat., 1857-10-10

III DORADO CHAPTER, no. 4. ROYAL ARCH
IA MASbNS, located in Diamond Springs, holds lbs
stated meetings at Union Hail." the Evenings Of
the first and third Fridays of each month.
S.F. HANM, N. 4. II. r.
ALEX. SllsnrIrEL, Secretary.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12
The Contest in Minnesota.

- ,;.tc>t intelligence from the Territory
;, to the effect that the divided constitutional
conventions have finally agreed upon sim
gle Constitution to I've submitted to the pco-
PIE. and have adjourned. There is nothing
in the instrument agreed upon peculiarly OF
the so-called democratic type, except that
it excludes negroes from voting. while it
grants the privilege to Indians "who have as-
sumed the customs and habits of civilization.
Al Indians never assume any of the "habt'
Of civilization" except whiskcy drinking, VIC
take it for granted that that is test Of de-
motracy.
The Constitution is to be acted upon. and
officers elected under its provisions, at the
same timc,-the 18th Of October. \ resi-.
,!cncc Of ten days in the Territory. entities g
man to vote on the occasion. The Ter.
ritory is divided into three Congressional
Districts, and is alleged to be unfair to the
Republicans Ex-Governor Ramsey is spo
ken of as the Republican candidate for Gov
crnor. and II. II. Sibley as the democratic
candidate. The election will depend so mucl
on political witchcraft, wire pulling, and cor
rupt influences. that it is impossible to tel
how it may terminate. The Republicans
have clear majority in the Territory. bu
the opposition have the most adroit politi
clans, and cunning knavcs, the most none!
and patronage. The contest will be bite
and furious to an extent rarely known il
New England. We hope the right will tri
,mph. but if it does it will be in spite o
fraud and official and ponSioned plotters.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12

FROM ErEorE-])uring the week several
steamers have arrived from Europe. The
news is not important. Several failures
among corn dealers are reported at Liverpool.
\ committee of the directors of the Allan
tic Telegraph Company have had an interview
with the Government to ascertain whcthcr:
if the company sold their present cable, the
government would place at the disposal oftht
company, gratis. suitable steamships to lay
cable next summer. The reply was in the
affirmative.
The directors have an offer for the cable
ut higher price than its cost. for a line t.
India.
Upwards of 10000 bales Of wool were re
Gently sold at auction, at higher prices thai
for scveralycars.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12

iHE DAYS OF OtFICIN PUR!ry-I,I-r,.
Mclean tells a pleasant story Of VIII. :,
Cured when he "a> Postmaster scn,.,,l
o"fii': =. me administration Of PrcsiGcp, A.,
roc. Inc pre>iden, wrote him I,.t,sr r, ,,,'
mehainS couple ot individuals for ,,,n.;,,,
mcnts III very strong terms. Mr. XII
soon made some inquiries AZ 70 ,b, ,'-''ii
recommended. and then quietly ,as.ct IONS ,Sn
by and appointed others. wirhnrt ,,,:nI. ,'''.i
worth his while TO say anv thing n ,b,' II
dent upon the subject. either verbally f rrf',
iet'ef' Some time af;crNard he mr, N.
monroe when the latter. walking IN :. b;n,
WIN smile and shaking him cordially ~,
the hand remar kci. pleasantly: WI 81
?cteeNe mat l have not enough intI.,,,o,.
Win YOU 10 be ahic 10 procure thu. a,,,,n;n.
ment OF couple Of >ahhordil,a,,., i, ,,Iir a.
partmcnt. WHY. sir. said NJ NJ, ,1' "'
should really have been pleased - IL.
You, but | inquired about the persons ,on
recommended. and found ,hat could max.
better appointments" We'll. we'll >aid NJ
Monroe. Il have no doubt Won are rjrl,f =
and the matter WAS never mentioned between
them afterwards. The same stat. Of ,binu>
that existed during Mr. Monroe a,lmiuj>,r.-
ton continued to exist during TINT q. Mr.
adams. Mr.. \. made this declaration upon
the floor of Congress: Il never Interested
myself during my administration. in any
matter whatever, with the appointments Ia
he made by the heads of departments. tx
ccpt in single instance | wrote a letter
to the secretary of the navy, recommending a
Young gentleman for the appointment of mid
shlpman: but | had not influence enough
with the secretary 10 procure the appoint
m"nt. 1t was given 10 another. -Lomsr.ls
yonrnQi
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12

BEAR SHOOTING At THE WHITE Mo,'N-
TAlNs.--.i gentleman in this city has rcccivc,
a letter from friends. stopping at Shclburnc
New Hampshire, giving an account of bear
shooting at that place. i'll the White Noun
tanS. on the third instant 1t appears tha,
the bear had come down from the mountain
4 night or two before. had killed and eaten i
sheep. within a few rods of the house OF
augustus y. Stevens. near the village. and
only Il quarter of Il mile from the Railroad
Station. MIR. Stevens set trap for the I'M
welcome visitor. and on the second night
hearing loud noise he called his bows and
one or two nciyhhors. who repaired immcdi-
alcly to the spot. fully armed. and found
that the bear and trap were both gone
They succeeded i'll tracking the animal about
an eighth of a mile. and found him cntanglcd
in a thickct, the trap and log of wood To
which it WAS fastened having prevented his
further progress. The bear showed good
pluck and it was not until seven shots were
fired into him. that he concluded to give up
the ghost. and consider himself captured.
He was drawn home by Mr. Stevens the
next morning. and found to weigh two hun
lrcd and fifty pounds We advise our sport
ing friends. who complain of the scarcity of
game this season. to 90 up to Shclhurnc. and
try their luck at beo' sho"iing. as there are
undoubtedly "a few more left of the same
sort. -1rnrelier.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12

CHARLES SCMNEE.-'rhe attentions which
this distinguished man receives. in Europe,
from all those from whom attentions are gen
orally esteemed most desirable. are exceed
inglv di.tasteful to the democratic papers
Mr.. Sumner had received the same attentions
before. and nothing that he ha. done since,
nothing that he has suffered has, in ans re
gree, weakened the respect in which lac is
held bv the first statesmen and literary H..
in the old world. The American ministers.
who. III obedience TO the wishc. of i,artizAn
administration. have refused 10 extend III
usual courtc>ir. 70 an American Senator. hsv~
not, in the least. in.ert,rcd with hi rrc,.:,-
ton. They have only cut themselves OF; from
some agreeable visits 70 which they Won.
have been invited with him. and on his -
count. 1t has made 10 sort OF difference 80
him. ryri,i.,ir. .'",.r.Gl
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12
Tho County Fair.

The Fair. at st. Joln>burv. of the Calrdo-
MIA County Agricultural Society. Sept % and
2l, promises to be ono of interest to the poo
pie Of the County as we'll as to others who
may attend. These annual HOLIDAYS arc need
cd by the people. After the tolls of the
season it is well to meet and talk over the in
cilcnts of the season and renew acouaintan-
ccs. The aged may greet hi, brother pilgrim
and the young form acquaintance and asso-
Citations to last during life. Formerly mill
tia muster, drew people together. Since
peace reigns permanently within our borders
these martial displays have ceased. and gath
crings of the people for purposes more near
ly allied to peace take their place. and prop
crly so too. Hence it is that great progress
has been made the last quarter of century
in agriculture and the mechanic arts. The
people too have attained a higher standard
in morals and intelligence.
1t is good indication to sec the people in
tcrcStcd in Cattle Fairs. 1t shows that the
public mind is turning in the light direction.
1t indicates progress, and portcnds good for
the future. Therefore VIC hope to see all the
farmers and mechanics in our country pre-
pairing to bring up something to our APP
preaching agricultural gathering that will add
interest to the occasion. There are not many
wlo cannot find something to bring with them
that people will be glad to see. Let them
thus early make up their minds to enter
something for premium.
The ladies too arc invited to contribute to-
wards the display. Last year the show by
them was rich beyond all former years This
year, it is the purpose of some to excel the
last, and we trust ladies from all parts of the
County will enlist in the enter prise. and make
the ladies' department as attractive as posi-
bic.
Ladies presenting articles for exhibition
will be entitled to free tickets E.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12

TIIr STATE FNE.-'Ihc Seventh An,ua
Fair of this STATE is being held at Mortpcii,.
this week. There are 4 great many pcopl,
present. \ correspondent of the Yror,N,
SAYS -
The day has opened beautifully. The al,
cool but hracinE. and the sun shining bright
~. In the earl, part of the morning TIE Al,
WAS 50 cold rs to render an ovrrcoat not on
" very comfortable. but nrcc~~ar>: and even
now We write beside hlazin. fire that is hy
10 means uncomfortable. Last night. We
hear it stated. there WAS slight frost not suf-
iiccn.. however. to iniurc the crops.
The great feature of this fair. as Of all Yer
mont shows. will. doubtless. be the display OF
horses. for hitch Vermont has 10 equals. We
should Judge that this display will come up
to the standard of other shows which is the
same as saving that i; will he one of the finest
exhibitions in that respect ever seen in New
England. The good people of Vermont have
not the fear of the Massachusetts Agriculture
al Society and its four minute law before them.
and shall expect to see some of the Black
Hawks and MorSans whining about the lit
tie onc-hat mile course at rate which would
aStonSh those wiScacrcS
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12

- \ farmer in Oxford. who was at work
in his field. a few days ago, took off his vcs1
and hung it over the fence. In one pocket
was roll fbills, amounting to S2o5. and ii
the other so. A three months old calf
walked up to the fence and ate off the corner
of the vest pocket. money and all--S2O5
We have heard of cows eating cloth, but ncv
er heard ola calf eating Il two hundred dollar
dinner.
- The SorN published at Richmond. Va.
says that Mrs Coaltcr. of Stafford county
who died few days ago, by her will manu-,
mittcd ninety-o"s slaves. the emancipation tt
,;,.e effect on the first Of January rcxt.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12


= J. c. Deyin, Esq. of Mt Vernon, Is
travelling in Kansas, and writes to the Re
puJlican of that place, from Leavcnwor'L
City, describing the country. &c. lie visited!
Pilot Knob" an elevated place of ground
about ; II miles from Lcavcnworth. He
saws it is elevated some 800 feet above the
bed of the river, and contains an area of two
or three hundred acres. He says:
~ portion of it is about to be appropriated
by the people of the city for 4 Cemetery. II
is consccrated spot. Here sleep many OF
the gallant "Sons of Freedom who persisted
in the Revolutionary struggles of Kansas
Among Others, noticed the grave of the la
mcntcd Brown. of our own State, who Wa,
sacrificed upon freedoms shrine. and died i
MARTYR for his country'> cause. y neat whit,
board fence surrounds his remains. and jus,
over the head of the grave read the follow
ing inscriptions:
"REES PERKINS BROWN,
WAS BORN AT LOGAN CO., OHIO. JULY Sd. 1SoJ
Brutally murdered by that damnablc
League.
THE KICkIPOO RANGERS!
lie Died for Fre,aom, Let as Lice Tor 1t p
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12
The Crops, Politics, &C., of Wis
cOnSin.
Correspondence of Tie Calcdonia".

COuSlus
Correspondence of Tie CaleGoniam.
CLINTON. Rock Co. Wis,
ingast 3lst, 1851. :
The people of Wisconsin have abundant
occasion to rejoice in the gift of a bountiful
harvest from our Heavenly Father. The
farmers are done cutting their grain, and ALL
or nearly all, is secured in the stacks. Owing
to the late Spring they are some two weeks
behind time this year. Harvest lasts here
from ten to fifteen days. and it may be a
wonder to the people in Vermont how hun
drcls ofacrcs can be secured in so short a
time. Let me say to my Vermont friends
that we people of Wisconsin are not so far
behind the .Iye as they suppose. Every
thing. almost, is done with Il " mashccn,
from thrcshing grain to huSkinS corn. What
would YOU think of thrcshing 1000 bushels
of wheat between sun and sun, with one ma
chine. or of cutting 30 acres Of wheat in the
amount cut per day. here, quite as large as
We can believe. One gentleman on Rock
grain i'll four DAYS. Another SAYS he cut fl
in two days. The people of Wisconsin are a
tr,h-tclling people if its for their interest. so
| will not question them whether they cut -
acres or more per day. The market is very
inc in GAINESVILLE for II per bu>hcl now it is
81 cts. have known it to change two Shill-
ing on u bushcl in as many hours. 1t will
probably range from - Cts SO II for the
present.
Next Thursday. the IIunkcr Democracy
held their convention at Madison. to nomi-
nate candidates for State Officers. Probably
Jas. b. Cross will be nominated for Govern
or. The Republican Convention is to be held
at Madison the I'd day of Sept and will
doubtless be fully attended. f.. ID. IIolton
of Milwaukee, is probably the man that will
have the nomination. SO far as can learn.
the mass of the people composing the party.
desire only the nomination of the best men.
We are comparatively near Kansas. near
enough at least for the present One can go
from Chicago to Lawrence in IS hours
think. | find that the nearer enc gets The
better he can rcalizc the true state Of affairs
there. \ correspondent OF the IRE h,n,o-
crH SAYS Il have walked over the pile OF
ruins Of !sobin>on'> h"u>c-l have heard re
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12

THE TELEGRAPH CARLr.-.A letter from Il
wrll-infrrmcn gentleman in London. SAYS -
"Should the Directors Of the atlantic Tclc-
graph Company decide to postpone further
Operations to next summer. which Is thought
probable. the present cable will be sold. and
new one, substantially the same as the
present one, but, 500 miles longer. will be
made in season to be laid next June"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-09-12
Religious Intelligence.

UNIvERSNIST STATE CoNvENTIoN.-ThiS
body held its annual session at Woodstock,
Aug. Goth and 9th. Thirty six clergymen
were present. six of whom were from other
States The business of the council was at
tended with interest and transacted in har
mony. Six public religious exercises were
held attended by large audiences. The Lords
supper was celebrated at the close of the
services on Thursday. Rcvs. W. Skinner and
J. Britton Jr otticiated at the table. The
Convention adjourned to Bethel to meet on
the last Wednesday in August 1853.
The Vermont Chronirlc publishes the
report of the Congregational ministers and
churches in this state for the year ending
June |, 1857. of which the following is a
summary 1913 churches. 20 pastors, 60
stated supplies, 50 destitute churches, 30 UNI
settled ministers. Is ministers dismissed o
ministers ordained or installed, ~ liccntiatcs,
5 minister's deceased, 3lj added to the
churches by profession. 3Ol added by letter,
326 members dismissed, 16 excluded 2O5
deaths, 1851 church members, of whom
1888 are males, and 1904 females; ol40
non resident members.
The number of Congregational Churches
in Connecticut is t,ro hunlrcl and eighty
Mrce pastors one hundred and nincty-ninc ;
stated supplies. t"rty-fre; vacant churches.
Mirfy-niuc. The number of members rcpor-
ted is nearly $500 less than last year. The
aggregate ministerial age ofpastors is 32j1-
average Il; of ministers, 6S10-avcraSc. 20.
London population about 2.S00,0O0has
over 500 evangelical places of worship, or
one to $500 inhabitants. with average accom-
modatons for about 500 hearers The Is
tablishcd Church maintaining :'1l of these
places of worship. averaging over 1000 seats.
Of the principal dissenting denominations
the Independents have the largest chap"l>
ana accommodate the largest aggregate OF
hearers: the Mrth"dIs'S have the most nl-
merons chaprls' but nearly the smallest az
SrcS"'' accommodations There are II" IN
dependent chaprlS, averaging about 500
seats: $50 baptist. averaging 42o; lJl
Methodist. averaging $50. The Roman
'ath"llc> have Only 80 chapcl>, averaging
about 1000 seats.
The Congrrgotionniist SAYS that tn"
tax on the hrncticcncc of the churches for
each c"!p":tr"r is more than double the
amount require" Tor r'ch home missionary
Inc average cost OF a c"lN"r''ur I" the tract
society IS Sl'' per a"nNm; The average cost
"f missionary t" thr il":Nr Missionary
Society IS S2"l per a"num. The comparison
OF the results OF labor Is no less striking in
favor OF the Missionary Society
Tia .,..ro,,l A...,,:.; ,r\, JI,