The semi-weekly mountain Democrat., 1860-09-15
S3auuntaiH Democrat.
CITY JOTTING 8 .

unusually enthusiastic. A large number oftbe
Delegates present, we understand. leas than
one year ago were Anti.IecomptOn Demo.
rrsta." They have thrown of the mantle Of
Democracy which they wore ungraceFully,
which covered but did not conceal their hypoc.
risv, and with sincerity foreign TO their char.
sctcr, their professions and their party, declar.
ed al last their real sentiments and affiliated
with 9 party they heretofore secretly admired
but publicly denounced The Republicans are
welcome 10 all such converts. They. n we are
correctly informed, were lOudest aud fiercest
and silliest in dcnunciatiOn Of the Democratic
marty, its principles and it's champions. GIo.
ryinR In their shame and anxious TO convince
the Republicans Of the sincerity Of their pro.
fcssiOos, they went little further than decencv
warranted or party prejudice sanctioned, and
caused many an honest Republican to blush
for the recklessness and shamelcssness Of their
bitterness and baseness. Vitupcpation from
such men, the Democracy are proud or The
Republicans estimated them at their real value
refused To reward them. though repeatedly.
aud in some instances, criDgiDGly Importuned
to nominate them.
So far a. We are able to Judge, (bcinG unac.
quAinted with majority Of the nominees ! and
from information derived from cred, ,ble sourccs
they have nominated q straight out Republican
tickct-a ticket composed Of men who have Ia.
bored long and zcalOusiy for the Republican
csuse-a ticket not free from fanatics, but vet
respectable As to character and intelligence
That il will receive the undivided support Of
the Republicans Of the county. We do not
doubt MeSsrs. Jones. Goddard, Wicks, Bush
and lIooP We know we'll. and have no hcsi,a.
tion in saying they are good men. but intensely
sectional 10 their feelings and views This
doubtless. had great influence with the mem.
bers II The COHvsniiou aud secured their nom.
ination.
The rroccedings II the Convention were
little irregular. but the utmost harmony pre-.
ralled. and all seemed satisfied with their tick.
e and confident of sueeeas.-H ia q pleasing
dcluSiOu which will be dispeIled next Novem.
bet. when the grand army Of the Democracy
will march " battle aud IN victory.
LASoa.SAvIxe MAcuIHu.-we are always
disp''sed to encourage the Introduction Of any
article that will leasen the labor Of those " hom
necessity cOmPels tn BE- -hewers Of wood and
drawers of water" and, in GIrtherauce of our
good Intentions in this reRsrd. We would in.
form our lady readers that there Il now on
exhibition aud for sale, in this city, on Center
street. several IL Smith 4 Bro~h's Patent
Washing Machines. The manufacturer Of these
machines assures us that they III do the wash.
ing fnr family of Elk in the short space N one
hour more thoroughly, and with less detri-
ment to the clothing than can be accom- plishcd
by any other pr'cesA known. The price for
these mschneH is fixed at &25 each. and single
tri1i with convince the incrcduiOus ~ their
superior Advantage.
TRs Republicans Of this county held q grand
ratification meeting in this place on Wednes-
dav night. which waa addressed by Mr.. Fitch,
stirendiary. We understand. Of the somewhAt
notorious EmiGrAnt Aid Society. The speech
was word Er word the aame that he has gotten
"f wherever he has spoken Has ing commit.
tel it to memory he speaks wiIh great Hucncy
and Ease. but With little effect. Different par.
'iea take different virWs "fit 1.-The Republicans
pronounce IL able. eL'Queni. powerful. argu.
menta'ive and cO0vincing.-ihe DOnglasites.
feeble, iriGing. unsound and malignant, and
the Democracy, pretty. imaginative, rcplete
With "glitlrrinc ReneraliiieA," i0cumprehensi.
be I" . majority ~ his hearers. groundlcss as.
scri'ons, false premises and scnsclesa anecdotes.
The speech n ~ liAiened to - ith marked atten.
tim. and ELECTED frequent applause. The meet.
ing VAS large and enthusiastic, aud showed
we'll &" the Republicans.
Ma. JoRS ILSBEv. to whom was given the
job Of overhsuling the machine Of Neptune
Engine Company in doing 70 has proved him.
selfa m"st accomplished machiuisI. Since hi.
"verhauliHg che works like . eharm-mo-e
easily and effectively than ever beE,re, and the
h0ys are. consequently. more in love With her
than ever. Among other Improvements, Mr..
Iibbey arranged springs to receive the down.
stroke Of the brakes. which we are assured are
equal in Oeue6t ~ sig pairs Of muscular arms.
PrsLSc SrEAEuxo. Posters sticking around
our streets announce that jim CodrOth and
Frank Hereford will address the Douglaaites in
front Of the Cniou Saloon in this city tonight.
We hope M inqnisitive Douglasite will ask our
friend Jim hOw long he wore the BrOderick
collar." which he made - much fuss about
With joe NckibbeH about EDurtecu months
aE". We dislike to See speakers interrupted
With embarrassing questions. especially when
answering them might lead to unpleasant re-
minisccOees.
PEas"SAL.-we had the pleasure. on Thurs.
day. Of tskiOg BY the hand our old friend LOurin
Upsou. senior editor II the Sacramento UniOn.
Mr. UPSOn 10 on his way to the Eastern slupe
and only stopped in our city for day or two
a' the solicitation Of his son, Mr.. L. A. Epson
his great anxiety 70 return to his pOst Of duty
taking precedence Of ell other feelings. Mr..
CPsO" will return 70 Sacramento via the Hen.
ness rOH'e. We wish him pleasant journey,
ana perfect restOratiOa to his wOnted health.
Ma CHARLEs Frcu, whose reaideuce il on
Cedar Ravine. juss outside Of the city limits.
sent US, on Thursday. two Of the handsoaest
peaches we hare seeH this season. Tbev wejvhed
together ono round aud 9 haG-tAe larRest one
measuring ny iNchea The tree upon which
they were grown 10 q seeding. four years old
and has bOr0e fruit twice-this years grow III
being quite abundant
LoUIs LAHsxcxEs, Grocer and Provision
Merchant, having bought the interest Of Mr.
Whitehill, 10 the late firm, will continue the