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Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMEXrs.--By reference to
our Legislative proceedings it will be seen that q
resolution has passed tho Senate for the appoint.
ment Of joint committee, consisting of four mem.
bers from each House, TO take into consideration
and report such alterations and amendments Is by
them may be deemed necessary aud expedient, IN
our State Constitution. While it is conceded that
alterations and amendments are necessary the pro.
priety Ofthe Legislature making them may be quss.
toned. Every Legislature has agtAted the question,
without any beneficial results. Unless the Coneti.
tuition is submitted TO Convention called expressly
for the purpose of revising It. We doubt IL the people
would be satisfied. At the time Of the election an
alteration Of the Constitution was not spoken of,
and is certain not Of the members was elected
for that purpose. In abiding TO this subject ID
Shasta RspSblics1 Gays:
We observe the pEopEiety Of calling Convention TO
amend the Constitution IL being discussed By the mem
beTs Of the Legsature We trust this measure will be
pressed until successful. The Counties are vastly injured
and hardened b. the present Constitution The present
system Of Courts would mpovesh the richest people
the world Them too the credit Of the State % Tssipg
On mine that nay explode any day. The Supreme
Court has yet Published an cnon that The Stats
debt wse AConventon is the oal power
that could Get that fearful question At rest.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

II 10 . matter Of entire indifference to me what the
newspapers say. care nothing about them.-W N.
Shepard.
Humbug, Mr.. Shepard, humbug! It is silly for
you to say that lit is matter Of entire indifference
to you what the newspapers say" Do you think
there is sane man believes your assertion! You
are as anxious 10 receive their Endorsement as any
man in the State,-court their favor as much, fear
them as much. Rest assured sir, that oil honest
and intelligent men correctly believe that when
man ioOlshly asserts that it is matter Of entire
indifference to him what the newspapers say ~ about
him, he is either knave or fool, probably both.
Greater, wiser, purcr mer than you, Mr. Shepard,
received wholesome instructions from newspapers,
needed their advice, and acknowledged their
fulncss and fcnrlcssness. Newspapers have made
men in comparison with whom you are q pigmy.
In spite Of your unceaSng efforts, we don't believe
you will succeed 10 making yourself an unadultcra.
ted ass. You have prostiued your noble gifts, play.
ed the harlequin, merely for the puere grati6ca.
tion of eciting applause from smpletons and loaf.
ers Recollect, sir, that ignorant men and base
men, but not good or great men, have given utter.
ance to a sentiment similar to that we have quoted
above. 1t is nothing to your credit that newspa-
pers have never been complimentary" to you.
Had you done anything worthy Of commentator,
they would not have beeen backward in awarding
you credit for It, You have made humilatng con.
tession,- pregnant with meaning. You have
abtics-what use hare you made Of them? Have
you used them for wise aud bene6cent purpose,
or for silly and ostentaious display: Have you
done anything to deserve u " complimentary notice
from the newspapers 1t is seldom, indeed, that
prominent member offs party, occupying a con-
spcuous and honorable position, fails to elicit some
mark Of approval from the newspapers. You are
regarded as the leader Of the Republicans in the
Legislaturc-you represent large. II not ntclli-
gent and respectable constituency. you have egisa
tive experience and yet in your legislative capaci'
ty, what have you done worthy Of your ability, your
standing. your character? You have made several
speeches more noted for their nonsense than their
wit discretion. You have not realized the cxpec.
tatious Of your friends-you have disappointed
them You have q singular and rather childish
taste. Instead Of being Of the leading and most
useful members Of the House, you prefer to be the
bufoon. strange election, Mr. Shepard, but it is
your own. Permit Us. in all Kindness to advise you
TO respect aud heed "what the newspapers say"
and you may redeem yourself
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15
The New York 7Si5unes Washington correspou.

Tho New York 7fi6Unss Washington correspou.
dent, questionable authority, says: " Mr. Douglas
has prepared, aud will soon publish declaration Of
his intention not TO bN candidate for the Presdcu-
cy in $780," II Mr.. Douglas does not make him
self the most popular man 10 the Union, the fault
will rest with himself by giving the Administers
ton cordial support, be would disurmall opposi-
ton, aud be again regarded as the champion Of the
Democratic party. factious opposition must kill
him. His political existence depends upon his
strictly adheriDg to the Democratic party. abiding
by its usnges. and submitting to its organization
he knows, NO man knows better, how necessary
party discipline is, aud he has too much sagacity,
has been too long identified with the party. has la
bored too zeaOusy and faithfully for its success, to
rashly interfere with itS organization. Without its
support he can do nothing, become nothing.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

A TRIBUTE TO TIE PREsIDEKT.-"w hen," says The
pion of democracy, and statesman of Wbeatiand,
shalt be laid in the dIst-when he shall be called tn
join company with the spirits Of the sage of Mouti
cello aud the hero Of the Hermitage-ihen, and not
till then, will the whispers Of caImny be husbed,
and tho tongue Of dctfacton be turned into praise
Of earthly usefulness did for those of its great
benefact0rs who have gone before him, and Dcmoc.
racy will bewa the loss of one OF ts truest and most
efficient soldiers. He will leave behind record Of
an administration pure ard unsullied; 40 example
posterity will place just estimate upon his motives,
and the historian will record bis actions in letters Of
living lustrc, and write his name high upon the
roll Of our eountrys most ilustrous patriot states
men,"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

We learn that efforts are making, says the Sac.
ramento Union, to re-orgauize the company and re-
vive the project Of building railroad from this CT.
ty to Benicia. There are some heavy interests in
ercsted in the enterprise, and it is probable that it
will soon assume definite shape. We hope the
company will organize Immediately and push for.
ward the work vigorously. For the past three
months the San Francisco mail, on account of ar
irving in Sacramento late in the morning, has fire.
qucntly been detained "a hours to the serious 10.
convenience Of up country people The navigation
Of the river, We are informed, becomes worse and
yearly and it 10 feared that ultimately it will
be impossible for large Boats to run between the
two cities.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

RUnoR.-A private letter from Gan Francisco in
foems the SacFameuto Be that il 10 undeTstood IN
Federal Oeial circles there. that Senator 0win will
resign his seat e. United States Senator to take e
Sct On and alr the 4th Of March next ensuing, for
The purpose Of taking the position as Secretary OF
the Treasury. which has been offered 70 him BY the
PEssidsaL We are disposed 70 credit the above
We have late letter before US from prOuiuent
politician IN WashingtOu, in which Il is hiutsd that
soms Chsngss viii be made in the Cabinet at 90
early day. On the TsFTiG question The President
end tie Secretary OF the Treasury GuersAn different
cpiaious and Il h not unlikely that the latter has
SIGHTED bic intention to resign. II the President
Aas offered the SsCretsryship 70 6sUstor Gwiu We
feel morally certain" that he will aOceptit.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15


TIE GILA MMEs.-Tbs reported richness and ex.
tent Of the ella mines, e. was anticipated. were
started solely BY heartess spectators to fleece the
credulous. Fortunately not many persons had con.
idence in the reports and few were verdant enough
to visit the new digginRs. The excitement was
started too soon after the explosion Of the Frazer
humbug. and while thousands were yet suffering
from that gigantic swindle. Mere statements, un.
supported by evidence. will not again induce the
miners to abandon good claims to 60 in search Of
imaginary ones. Experience has taught them what
they can do in California, and how Improbable it lie
for them to 60 on prospecting expedition. 10 the
Los Angeles Star Of sth of January We and the
following unfavOrable account of the Gila mines
Il is reliable. Certainly the SSdr would not say
anything TO their dispsragement, IL it could avoid
doing so:
The Cila mines have, We think, almost bad their
day: We have seen q number ofpersons during the
week who have returned, aud they speak in the
most disparaging manner OF the whole affair. Those
fond Of packing dirt and washing II for % or g
day. can have plenty 0t employment. That about
pays expenses. Large invoices Of goods have been
shipped 70 the river BY the Gulf but the owners
were glad 70 sell them ~ the resident storekeepers,
Hinton Hooper, rather than havs TO stay and dis.
pose Of them By retail.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

We ere Informed By gentleman who has Just ar
rived from Carson Valley, that the road is In most
SEcsllent condltion-better than II hes been for 9
long time. He rode on horseback from Genoa "
this place In two days With the greatest sass. and
without suffering from cold oe being delayed BY the
saows. He gives Hr. Thompson great credit for
keeping The Rad In such good order. Although the
winter hes been unfAvorabls and an unusually large
amoant Of snow has fallen, Jet The communication
between this place and Carson Valley has not been
interrupted day. This proves that our route is
pAssabls ct ell seasons Of the year. Il was quiet
and dull 10 the Valley when our informant Left.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

DEPARrURs.-The steamer Of. the goth takes from
our shores one of our most sstimable citizeus-one
who has eudearcd himself to the citizens Of this
county BY his hberality. urbanity aud sobriety-
one whose character 10 without blemish-Col. s.
J. K. HANDY. he has been with us . number Of
years, and hes always taken leading part 10 poll
tics. 10 every movement that tended 70 reform and
elevate society. lie is . Democrat Of the good old
school, aad 10 times OF darkness and gloom, when
others wAversd and deserted. bis voice was heard
advocating and defending the Democratic party.
II the memorable contsss Of 1855, Col. Handy took
sptominsUt part aud BY his slcquence. industry
and influence contributed largely TO our victory.
Few men have brighter record or moro unsulied
reputation. We bat express the general feeling
when We wish him pleasant journey and 9 speedy
return to his California home.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

RICE DiOGmos.-On Wednesday last says The
Shasta Courier, John Barker. an old Shasta miner,
struck wOOderfuIly rich diRgings IN The bank Of
whisky Greek, about one mile above Whislytown.
From ten buckstOls Of dirt be washed cot ten Oun.
ees Of goldl This sounds like "a improbable story.
but II is true as pFssching. Although the mines
ere not IS yieb now 60 when Grss discovered. and
"big strikes" are ssdrm mads. YET By perseverance,
aOd industry fortune may Be realised In few
years BY working them.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

CoLoNA, January 18th, 1859.
To MxssRs. HBHRfcK, BURwRLL. CARSON, CHAMBER
LIN &c. GENTLENEN: Your kind Of the 18th nst.,
inviting the Ccloma Musical Association to give
cert in Paeervlle has been duly received and BY
submitted to the Association.
The ladies' and gentlemen Of the Association feel
sby the Hatterng compliment conveyed in your invita-
ton, and cordially Teciprocste the friendly feelings
which you exhibit toward them.
They have commissioned to notify you Of their
ceptanee Of your invitation, and respectfully suggest the
evening Of Friday the 2st day OF January inst the
time for the proposed concert.
Very Respectfully,
WA. II. TAYLOR,
President C, N, A.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

The following resolutions were unanimously udOp
ted by the Democratic Legislative caucus, before
any nominations were made The opposition antic-
ipatcd and predicted that the caucus would break
up in a row that denunciatory resolutions would
be introduced; that some Of the members would
withdraw from il; that it would be divided into
factions, but nothing If the kind Occsrrcd. They
were greatly disappointed and mortified at the re-
suit. They bad lsbOred SO increasingly, so unset.
shly to breed dissensiOnS to create distrusts that
they vainly believed their advice had been Needed
that split was inevitable, and that the BrUds and
Blacks would be enabled 10 elect ono Of their mum.
Der Speaker and control the Legislature.
The proceedings Of the caucus were marked by
courtesy and harmony, and every Democrat cheer
fully submitted to It's action. Although the contest
for the different Offices animated, it was free
from bitterness or ill-feeng. 1t was q generous
rivalry, without engebdering any unknd feeling
Like loyal Democrats solicous only for the success
Of their party they met and deberated in harmony,
and parted without uttering word Of reprOach or
unkndness. Had they listened TO the insidiUus ed.
rice of the opposition the BrOds and Blacks would
have triumpbed and the mnions Of Broderick would
have been selected to I'll the Offices:
RGsolced That no one shall be nominated BY this eau.
Who 10 not faithful supporter Of the National Ad-
ministration and who 10 not free and untTammeled BY
pledges Of word conduct in the support Of any man.
men clique for the future.
RssOIeed That BY our present action dselAim any
preference fUF, while Teprehend all premature hos
tility towards any prominent aud faithful Democrat,
and design the election Of Speaker shall be In honest
observance Of the Democratic maxim principles and
measures, not men,"
RssorSd, That the nomination for Speaker shall not
be considered expression Of by the Demo-
Gratis the Assembly, for any prominent Democrat nor
shall such nomination be considered mark Of hOstil
~, part to any Democrat In this State and we
deprecAte and utterly condemn any attempt to force
nsd"issue upon ourselves, and through U.S. upon the
Democratic party Of the State; and that he who s
candidate for position before this and urges
his party merit and qualification that he 10 against any
particular Democrat s unworthy the support Of this
ROSoIred, That we fear publicity, and seek Sc
cIecy Of prOceedngs and in order that no man or
Of Speaker resolves shall be published in the Demo
tic mattel ME- kfnfa
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

BRrH-DAY PAsTY. - The Nmsn Bentley will
give party In celebration Of their seventeenth
birth day, at the 81 Dorado House. ION the sscra-
msnto road on Tuesday evening nsxt The bsaux
will not lose the opportunity Of paying their CON.
pliments to the fair twins interesting an coca.
zion, and doubt not that score or 60 Of the best
looking Of them from this place will bCu attendance
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

A friend writing from Georgetown under date Of
the 10th. Says ave are highly pleased with the &C.
ton Of the Democratic caucusses in excluding the
Broderickitcs. We feared that they might be pre-
vailed upon, (the members from the intCrior,) by
the scbeming politicians Of the capital, tU allow
the traitors to act With them. TO give them another
opportunity to disturb the harmony and destroy the
efficiency Of our good old organization. Thank
heaven they have left u.s. and are doubtless prepar-
ing TO fuse with those who entertain similar senti.
ments and with whom they cO-operated at our las.
general eIecton-tbe Black Republicans. Their
meeting BY themselves was a sham, the shallOwest
| or tricks and deceived no one. We are stronger
without than with them. Is have always contend
ed. and you will End truly. and hope no Democrat
will counteuauce compromise with them. Only
when It suited their interests, or what amounts to
the same thing the interests Of their chief did they
support the Democratic ticket and then not hearth.
". not honestly. lie has gone, body and soul, over
to the niger worshipers and Of course has trans.
ferrsd bis followers to that delectablc faction Sew
ard patted him on the back and soft.soaped him
beautifully, and the" youthful but brave" operated
like charm. What one among bis creatures has
sufficient maulpcss to object TO any transfer that
DGUs might make! Ev.n those whoy yet curse the Re
publicans, ignorant or kept in the dark With regard
to his movements, will be found their ardent allies
IS soon as they receive orders from head quarters
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

GRASD BALE--HOpe Hook and Ladder Company
sremakng extensive preparations for their fret ball,
70 be given In this place on the 92d Of next month.
AZ their meeting on Thursday night they appointed
number Of committee 70 maksths necessary ar
rangsmsnts, and the committees ere all composed
Of gsntsmsu Of taste and libsEality, who will take
pride IN getting up . grand aGAir-sO@sthing that
win eclipse anything before attempted 10 our city.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

COsvDssCs. No. LAT . meeting Of COn6deucs
Enssns Co., No. !. held On tie evening Of he 7tb 10.
ssast. FssOluslOu was unanimously passed return.
ing the thanks Of tie Company TO those ladies' and
esatlsmen who hOHored them with calls on new
years Ssy. The time Of holding the regular meet.
isss was changed from Friday 70 Thursday Even
iags. Is he sAms mestIng. J. q. Vanderbilt wa
slssasA Secretary, Sies D. w. ChiohssesE, resigned.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

REvNAL.-For several days and nights past, says
the Sierra Citise", revival of religion has been 10
progress Mt the Methodist church. The attendance
is large, and the disc0urses Of the Rev. Mr. Turner
are eloquent and effective. Several conversions
have taken place. and we hope that the spirit of re-
pentance NAV extend till il cleans the village.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

The friends OF the MISSES BENTLEY, and the
public generally, invited attend their Seventeenth
Birthday Party, at the Fl Dorado House, on Tuesday
evening next, the 18th inst.
Fl Dorado House, January 18th, 1852
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

following gentlemen were installed officers of Mount
Zion Lodge. F. and A. NJ. at Grizzly Flat: VIM.
Mexican. W. NJ. Elijah King, 8. W. B. R. Phil.
lips, J. W.; James Watson, Treasurer r. J. CLARK,
Secretary; J. A. Steeley, S. D.; John Mccormack,
J. D.; James Folsom, Tyler.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

A Washington letter Gays IL is rumOred that Mr..
Faulkner. Chairman Of che Committee on Military
A6Airs will shortly briag forward the proposition
70 increase the regular arny, with view to carry.
ing OuG the Presidents policy with regard TO pro-
sttion are kyofably disposed to the project.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

LEGISLATIVE PRocsEOrNcs.-We condense our
Legislative proceedings from the lengthy and gen.
orally accurate reports Of the Sacramento CniOn the
only paper in the State that publishes them in full
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

H.A. CAGwH Co., msrGhsas Of this city. I'D.
vsrss 10 ell large stock Of merchandise. ct suc'
siOs, b 0snoa, Carson Valley, % ths seth inst
ne rad over the mountains L I'D 70 be IN excel
lsaG cssAisos Ct The transportation Ofsoods. wheh
Aas isAacsa The dispatch cT several teens heavily
lAAea e Genoa.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

NsasxS = PsTT4 will receive to'ssy he lstsst A.
lantie aa4 Eesupeas nswapapsss, pietorials end
xaessiass wAicA will be soadss tAsr book store ct
SssAAss pEsess.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

CoScERr.-We are gratifed to state that the Co.
Iona Musical Association have consented to give a
concert in this place on FRIDAY EVENING
NEXT. The Association is composed, we under
stand, of twenty members-ten ladies and ten gen.
tlemen. They understand music thoroughly, and 1t
is conceded that their Concerts infinitely supe-
rior tn any ever given in the mountains. Below we
publish the correspondence.
PLAcEIvILLE, January II, 1859.
Dn. W. H. TAYLoH-PrSsIdeAs COIOm0 1HStcGl A6eO'
ci1ttoR
DEAR STA :-0n behalf Of the many Placerve friends
Of the Ladies and Gentlemen who compose the COoma
usical Association cordially invite that ASsOcis-
ton give concert in this city, on such evening a.
they may select.
You win Obge by presenting this invitation to the
association, and by assuring its members Of hearty
welcome here should they crafty by its acceptance
Very Respectfully,
E. B. Carson, y. BoRaYdus,
II. g. HerTich, ID. D. SohAs,
C. E. Abbot, A. D. Park,
C. W. Tureman, W. ?. Stewart,
n. z. Phillips, Chas. W. Barnes,
James Davant. j. II. Nash,
w. j. Burwel, c. L. Crissman,
Fred. Coilins, ThOs. II. HeWss,
Mex. Berton, A. d. WadrOu,
John C. BertOu. Geo. b. Webb,
J. Q. A. Ballard, Frank Seely,
Fred. Baker, J. II. Vanderbilt,
o A. Crandall, A. G. Henry,
G. d. BonesteI, A. B. Brill,
L. A. Seymour, d. b. Eis.uer,
P. ChambeFlin, Henry Petit,
T. r. Barss, Alex. Hunter,
John O'D0nnell, Patrick Coyle,
Robert NeGinnis, and others.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15
FIREMEN's BALL.

Hope Hook and Ladder Co., No. 1,
viii give
GRAND SOCIAL BAIL.
Al the Cary House, Facervilie,
On Tuesday Evening, Feb. 22md, 1859.
The public generally invited TO attend.
cohArTnE ARRANoEMKHTs.
z. Bogardus, 80. A. Ballard, D. D. Johns.
CoMAIrTEE OF INVITATION.
D. D. Johns, J. Farnham, d. W. Levan,
A. Kahn, c. D. BonnesteI, o. A. CrAndall
Grabenhetm, John Willet, John Justice
J. Q. A. Ballard, H. L. Hinds, L. 7. Carr.
COMMITTEE o. REcIFTfoR.
George T. Jones'. ........ John Salmon.
FLOOR MAxAGERs.
z. Bogardus, e. ...... .............M. K shearer
Costume Of the Evening-CitSen's Dress Carriages
viii be In attendance for the accommodation Of the ladies'
Plseerville, January 10th, 1859.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

Let no fAae del cacy prevent yoa from eonsultse
Or CHAs H. ToEEH II Sacramento oh" las attended Al
cured o" many thin the last four years aud ali yea che
have no n-ans ~ paw, and In him fFvDd wAs ~
ske Il" cIArKe for animation advice We wosA ~.
t9-td all u" are ia trouble tO all him and ALE.
g. ~ he card in another part Of ths paper. The bee
tors 'fce on sixth street beIw<eD and saeFamsnte
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15
Board of Delegates.

There will be . regular meeting Of the Board Of Dele
gates Of the Pacerve Fire Department 81 the ONCE Of
VIM Jones, Thursday evening, January Goth full at
tendance 10 requested. THOS D. WADE,
secretary Board Of Delegates
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

o. esassmaA Aaaad, D. EswDGuEa, he's our
essl a. 81 Aag Ct fragrant HavsDs g.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-01-15

We ass ladebsed TO boa. JOAH C. BarcA Sr Leg
hlaaive hvors