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Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19

DHSeShSPSs
Scidsnse Nervous DsiHitp Sricturts Glfe's, Gr0re'
hidbetts, DiSe1s.s9rhe RiinCyS. and Hdfdsr. .Mer-
cnriH RheH,ndtiSm &pcfu'd. Pdtns in ne Bones
I,nd AnkrN M'td.5" oIMt Ln%gs, T,@"f' Nose apt
az. EEHspfic Fits ~. TitUs' rance, and al bis.
eases arising from Il derdngement eftae Sexual or
1dHS.
LSUCII as Nervous Trembling loss Of Memory Loss Of
- Power General Weakness, DnueSs OF vision with pc
cuar spots appearing before the eyes loss sight wake.
fitness dyspepsia liver disease, eruption upon the face
pain in the back and head female Irregularities, and all
improper discharges Of bnh 1t matters not from
what cause the disease originated however long stand
obstinate tn" recovery certain and in shorter
time than permanent cure can he effected by any other
treatment after The disease has baltd the skill Of
eminent physicians and resisted all their means o: cure
The medicines prescribed pleasant without cdor en-
tvly vegetable sickness. and free from mer
curry ba'am During fifteen years OF practice, in IN:
rope t'ie Atlantic StItes ard tattprnta have rescued
from tie jaws Of death many thousands who, in the 'tt
q" the abov" mentioned hras's had been given up
10 die nv their physicians which warrants promis.
ing tn the afflicted who may place themselves under my
perfect and speedy Private diseases IT,
Grrrvsi turu's to health. they the FIRST cause q
Ccu>urriicu, Scrnfula, and many other disease. and
should he a terror ~ the human family. permanent
cure scarcely Elected, majority o. the eases nal
ing into the hands ~ Incompetent persons who NOT only
fail l. cure tn disease but ruin the constitution h'img IT,
system with mercury, which, with the disease, hascns te
sufferer into rapid consumption
It X!6ul N" IitCase ard the treatment not cause d. n
srerd.y aud the victim marries III, disease is entale
upon the children. Who born viii feeble
and the Of lie corrupted hy virus which betayS
it>tfn scr0ia ;ct"r ulcers Ncrrp' ons and other NJ
Tct0fS ~ tlT SN, yves tr0H ard lungs rra''Hg upon
n, brief existence " suffer ug, and sEing Their
Srl.ahu>- il another formidable enemy Of health, for
ro'tng el'e in thu dr,sd catalogue % luwan diseases
destructive drain upon the syser' draw;
its thousands Of victims through few years o. suc-rinc
down ~ urtmtiv grave 1t destr"yste nervous =! >
tern. rapidly away tn" energies II tie.
tai drang"rejt prevents lie proper development OF ne
d.sqla'fcS FOR age society, buStss, All
all certify hnipucss. AMI layts the su"rtr wrecked il
body std mind rr'.'> osed 10 consumption. and ira
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19
WINDOW GLASS !

FULL STOCK of all sizes of French Window olAss
on hand and receiving in store which will he sold at the
lowest figure by G. ?. MORRILL,
On the Plaza, near the Pos, ofHce.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19
The following letter

w 'ch er'rhaucaly s"aks fr -" w..'t.n by Il 3.
nSn cft- a NY ~ ''e ~ 'adrlIi. Veg e Nj
cine, u t'e - e tie Pacific Medical a..d surg ca,
journal, San Il Anciseo, or puh.ca'i
---.--.---.a-s.--. Pu;LtaIlrEA. Jan l:iA..l
To - Editors ~ the Pa fc Medical and S.. a'"t."
GrNTLENtN- My a'tenu has been called - AR &c
n" Urct nher rambler - ynLr Jour he
IftYrftm degree granted by the ri'ad a Cr''"E =
Med 'nc to Dr l.. j CEapkay When the Application for
tho degree made 10 the Faculty II a,cunpandky
adavtS amt test ntonals 10 the .iI"ct that r CIth-Y
regular graduate u e: the University ~ P-''
'Hi served Surge N N the Hiugali.u army. and
regular practcjoncr OF medicine. On H.. str"ngth Of
The the degree granted Tie AT tnH0rm d. gree
implies, is conferred graduates only and gives
privileges Had there been the II c'trs suspicion
o. gulsrity the application would have been refused
Rv inserting this il your journal You will do an act u
lastcc 10 the College and e nfer favor GU
Yours, very respectfully, II RAND.
pr'n f;e Faculty .: he Philadelphia College Of Med
cane.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19


The almost that has been effected in my
prompts impart to those Of my fellow
who may be suffering from like affection, the Of
lief with short description of my Several years
ago, my health began to fail was attacked by general
weakness and debility, which reduced to the mere
shadow Of my former self Al that stage sought medical
assistance and expended large amounts but without the
least beneficial result. That fell destroyer Consumption
had already seized upon my vitas, was daily driving
closer to the tomb physicians held out hope OF
covery my strength had wasted and in state Of
almost utter prOsratOn informed by my physicians
that they could do nothing for except to smooth my
path to the grave, when most fortunately applied to Dr.
l.. J. CEapkay. and am we'll and perfectly sound
II is difficult for to express the emotions Of deep
gratitude experience when realizing the mmcasura
BILE service have received at the hands of DR.. Caapkay
and feel reoiced that II is at least in my power tender
this feeble recognition Of his great skill and capacity. To
the afflicted would say do not despair for whatever may
he the nature OF your confident that you will
hnd relief by applying to Dr. l.. J. Czapkay.
There balm in Giead, and there physician there"
H. 81 HENRY WESSLING.
Subscribed and to before me- this 18th day OF DC.
tober, A. D. 1882 City and County OF San Francisco In
the State Of California.
isl FL THIBACLT, Notary Public.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19
PURE ATLANTIC LEAD,
WINDOW GLASS.

very large supply Of ali sizes for sale unusually cheap
at the
MINERS DRUG STORE.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19
SWEDISH LEECUESl

On hand, and sold at moderate price, by
CT. MORRILL,, Druggist,
~ Just opening the PLAZA, near the Pos, Once,
Placcrville.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19

OsgOOd's ChOlAROgue.
TOWnscnd's $0rsOI,nrIlIN.
BaIsam of wild Cherry,
Sands S0rsaParrtlln,
Guysott's Os.apnrIIIn,
JnyMe's MeSa1eines,
BuIl's SnrsO paEIIln,
Ayers Cherry PcCtOraI,
Davis Paine Killer
O1ygc"ntesI BiItcrs,
Rhondes' FcN err and AKuc Cure,
Swaim's POnnCa.
Mrs. KIdder's Cordial.
Rt hNrGlsOW's Bltters,
Jones Amer acHm ChOlOgogus,
HegCmo", Clark & Co.'s Cod Liver OIL,
CO'bctt's Shaker SarsapnriIln,
Bakers Pat" Pannecn,
Woods Hair Restorative,
Habershn ms Headache Elixir.
or which new invoices will be received in store per
Clippers All Of " hch will be 90 at Wholesale and
Retail at the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19

The undersigned 10 personally acquainted with Henry
Wessng and knows that the circumstances related the
foregoing certificate are true. lie saw Henry Wessing
sf his remarkable cure by DR.. L. J. CSaPkay.
isl A. ROSENHEIM,
Subscribed and before me this 18th day Of o.
iobcF A. DlsSe City and County o. San Francisco in
nc Tstt 81 CaifoYrq
r.. ) z THRtrIT Not,,,tr r ~.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19

TIE undersigned dts'r L. o. acc 'ajNTc :lnse who y
I've unfortunate cnruc' 20 be similarly afflicted. wN.r-
permanent relct ~ their suffer- g usy be obtained + y
Vi day 70 Is ltl'y ,Nif'> htsroSt SING. ga
;ale 81 In l. J. CZakav FOR lie ,"rHRurnt recovery a
rs hralth. Borne dova by H." d,.r,,> symptoms in.
cdeut to the vItca' practices ot rcoutroabr pas.
yrui; Depressed in body and mid, UNABLE 10 perform
the trinR duty irI osrd the daily
tone of life sought the ADVICE of mAny rhv.irias wo
frat regarded my lj- of trf ng ni1nratrc-t.t
ala after few week. and N several ;S;ances months
Of e'r treatment. found 20 my unuerlbe horror that
instead o. relief the symptoms became alarming IL,
;hr torture and, l.. !S told by that my disease.
hring principally c"nSutd to the brain, medicines would
\" If LITTLE consequence ,spaired Of rrgainng MY
heatp, strength and energy; and last resort. and
VIII! hu faint hope, called upon DR. CIapkav. wo
examining prescribed medicine which
almost instantly relieved of the dun pain and dizzr -
in he'd Encouraged by this result resolved place
self Immediately under his care, and by strict obedl
to AL his directions and advice head became
clear ideas collected the constant pain my back
and Gros the weakness Of my limbs the
Of my whole body thu slightest alarm cxcitemeu,
the misarthrcpy aid evil iorehodnCs sclfdstrust nd
pnhA-Reein others the ncarabiy study ard
want Of resolution the frghul, exciting. and at times
peasirahe dreams ~ night followed by involuntary Gi-.
charges, have all di>anpeared and in fact in months
after having consulted the Doctor, felt If inspired ny
new he-that lie which, hut short time ago, con.
ttmrla,ed To end by my own hand.
With view to guard the unfortunate from falling into
the Of incompetent QuackS, deem il my duty to
offer this testimony to the merit and skill OF Dr. CzaIkay
and recommend him to all who may stand in need o:
medical advice heing assured by my own experience
hat under his care, radical end cure
will be effected. Il. Y. FILLMORE
state o: California county Of San Francsco-subscribed
and before me- this 18th day Of AprilA n l>56
(Signed) joins MIDDLETON, h. :
Notary Public.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS
A BOON TO THE SICK.


ROOM To THE CTHK
IN OONAS- " ALL 0AOO"
me want o. sterling medicinal to meet 'h' i'i 'nN TF
rrly nee ron, n,ntrsi and other dtpt.rious part lt.
wa' severely fe!i TIL his all powerful med cine Gstr
ed mo t' world li"LLowATs iSvAtC trtL Pills hHN" 70"
the RkAEuY ef ell tAtiats The: a.t.i
nic i q well chBE lLeX
- the compliant; and thus ING the 49,
Old goi and restore the droorsrc
.! the assisting nature in eI task
aui Tt>CT'cSAAN REF Pm.
Dyspepsia.
The great scource Of this continent Yields 1r,riiv
- thrSe aut.ttic PGi,. and ne digestive orgAs
arrd "a ;i-4r proper icI- ~ matter M hat tl.-
90. .'sl, tbs hydra ~ disease nj hsn.,r rss-a- p!
ng AID uncrring remedy dapeIses it from tie patients
system.
S,owo.,~a w~ov~spaA. 49, vI-~~V,u.-
HVuVEAA ASVOhAhsN AhU VVcNAUVSNs
From whatever cause, Iow<FS- q >rhr- ana all ''t
GO - H"asrd VET, And oth"r organ 7at ut "fN'
>f''r vanish uni = N" crhdt"i'nG ntL"tst - Il lie ali
tioMEr!ul A!itsrptie AID detsi gent E"insd+ ---.-
N aS.
~ " w ',"H"'ui' al" go g - '' - = ~ -"
", '.,'r, l"i'A' 'V we ~ "r ~ ~ ~
!" ~ liL'' E''' ''t hPe', t' mn - o. W.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19

A MOTHERS LovE-Children, look in those
eyes, listen to that dear voice, notice the feel;
Ing Of even q single touch that is bestowed
upon you by that gentle hand! Make much
Of il while yet you have that most precious of
all good gifts-a loving mother. Read the un-
fathomable love Of those eyes; the kind anx-
ietv of that tone and look, however slight your
pain. In after life you may have friends. fond,
dear, kind friends, but never will you have
again the inexpressible love and gentleness
Iavished upon you which none but mother
bestows Often do sigh in my struggles with
the hard uncaring world, for the sweet deep
security felt, when Of On evening, nesting to
her bosom, listened to some quiet tale suit
able to my age, read in her tender and untlring
voice. Never can forget her sweet glances
cast upon me when appeared 10 sleep; never
her kiss of peace at night! Years have passed
away since We laid her beside my father in the
old churchyard; yet still her voice Whispers
from the grave, and her eye watches over me
as { visit spots long since hallowed to the
memory of my enthusiastically.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19

The great 'cource Of THIS continent yields Tu'rkiv
course . these seIdi' Pills, and he digestive
are r-A;Hr"d "a i"r proper ioi- matter uhAi lr"
s'" ;t's h,dra - disease III bits .,r Mss sea- y.
NC AID uncrring remedy dispeISes it from tie patients
-, Nv
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19

Remarkable HnAtRnrr of MedICR ! Relief.
r.ow puh'i., the certificates three H.. s,'.rt.
IRON, the pangs .: l> w.. NAV nE -
Frr,er health and INN Fed nv graf tu! MAKE IT. own
ih"- cases and rt:ti'a ac.ft. ai = .fr sa'-,,f-
authenticated by Notary PIhic IT, demari. e
Tprricu,y connsud Their pGb'iritv, AMI coi..
meNd their P-rW'al 10 u at:,n'ioi - ~ aN7it"l
TUA\EFIINkSS Is TIE INCENTIVE To GRATTTt'pr
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19

IT," t"S ny ~ Nations s Unanimously hnrrt :" 'h'
hca'' .Nr'srs I'll. L,' nieiy and n Ai.'
ts'N'rN i E'.-." hear witness tc Tx uIer ALL IL :,
~ her 'rfissiT Sat.b
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19
SiCkly Females.
IMTCGistcd Proof.

a. -cucva;iuE remedy. whatever may he 'h- 'na
70; /; an he taken with -M'ety In All per ft Al aT.
Ia d'otHd: EatnnS. Its ctr, aIno-t -.,'ha
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1860-05-19

?. ) TH1BArLT Nc.af, r4h...
The Placer herald., 1860-09-01

L Rheumatism. and for all impurities Of the
blood. is one Of the most safe and effectual
remedies ever yet offered to the afflicted; and
though now tor the first time placed before the
public. yet it has for long time been tried, and
found to do just what it purports to effect. viz:
n radical cure for Rheumatism 1t will not cure
all diseases but will accomplish oil it proposes
to do. Try it, and Judge for yourself.
General Agency Depot Todd's Valley Drug
Store.
Todd's Valley March 3rd, lo60-Gm
The Placer herald., 1860-09-01
Wistar,s Balsam of wild Cherry.

NS-The only pure and genuine Bnlsam is, and
for the last twenty years. has been prepared by
SETH W. FOwLE Il Co., of Boston; and their print.
ed name, as well as the written signature of
Butts, appear on the outer wrappers. AS you
would avoid the spurious and haze the genuine
take no other.
This invaluable remedy is the best one extant
for the safe, sure. speedy and permanent cure Of
Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Bronchitis. .4sth
ma, Pleu,isy, Pneumonia Group, Whaeping
Cough, Bleeding at the Lungs, pain in the breast
or side, and in fact every form Of Throat, Chest
and Lung Complaint, as well as CONSUMPTION
itself
This household remedy should be in the hands
of every family and individual. as timely np-
picaton of it to Il ght cold will cause imme-
date relief; while cases of long standing. obst
nate. and apparently incurable character, will
surely yield to its wonderful curative powers and
its great adoption to the wants of man when af-
ficted.
The Placer herald., 1860-09-01
SANDS SARSAPARILLA.

NOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD. How many
IL unfortunate victims Of Scrofula, once with
out hope of cure, now joylully testify their res
toration to health to the medical virtues and
surprising efficacy of this inv aluable preparation
In all cases where the impoverished and depraved
condition OF the blood is evidenced by eruptions,
blotches, or sores. its operation will be found in
the highest degree salutary. The public are eau
toned to ask for Sands Sarsaparlla and take no
other. as a host of spurious limitations upon which
no reliance can be placed are in the market.
Prepared and sold by A. B. Il D. Sands, Drug
gists, 100 Fulton Street. New York.
Sold also by H. johnson Il Co.. and Reddng
ton Il Co., San Franci co; Rice Il Coffin, Marys-
Vile; r. H. Mcdonald IL Co., Sacramento; and
by Druggists generally
H. r. HAWKINS, Agent.
Apothecaries' Hall, Auburn.
September lst 1860
The Placer herald., 1860-09-01
DISSOLUTION.

DISSOLUTION.
TIME Partnership heretofore existing under the
Il name of G. Copenhagen Brother, is this
day Dissolved by mutual consent. The business
will still continue under the name Of l.. Coper-
hagen. L. COPENHAGEN BRO.
Yankee jim, August 10th, l9e0-4w
The Placer herald., 1860-09-01
Latest Eastern News.

rho PONY Express arrived on Thursday
~ s.. Louis dates to August 18th.
w.. Holt. wife Of the Postmaster General
~ W. d;ad at Washington. Her remains
.",s ""s forwarded to Kentucky.
WV M.vor Wood has dispatched his private
...rat.ry to Quebec to confer with Lord
sens s""us and the Duke Of Newcastle with ref
lance TO the public reception of the Prince
~ Wales in New York.
" Ganeral Harvey, in compliance with an
o-dar issued more than six months ago, re-
,,orted himself in person to the Secretary Of
War Yesterday. He was relieved from the
.,ou,m.nd of the Department Of Oregon at
.bo instance of Lieutenant General Scott,
tor reasons in connection with the San Juan
r.,e. M 1t is probable he may be court.mar-
Tha Bell and Everett State Convention
n,et At Chilicothe Ohio, yesterday, and nom
;ns,ed . full electoral ticket with candidates
Co. ATTORNEY General and member of the
Board of Public Works.
The Douglas State Convention assembled
o, Syracuse, New York, again yesterday
morning, and after adjourning from time to
mo
a ticke. time to complete their labors, d.
rectly selected full ticket, which is salts
factory to the Bell and Everett party who
have been present during the entire session,
necotisting for representation on the ticket.
CHARLo7rEsvILLE VA, August l7th.-
Nothing of Importance was done yesterday
in the Breckenridge Convention save the
adoption of resolution offered by VIM. c.
Smith. appointing Committee to commu-
n;c.te with the Staunton Douglas Conven-
tion. on the subject of a compromise, and
to propose terms for such compromise.
4 Staunton dispatch says the Douglas
Convention will not offer any compromise
but will take into consideration any propo-
.als that are made from Charlottesville.
A special dispatch to the Alexandria
Gazette says:
AT Staunton in the afternoon session. sew
eral propositions for n compromise we're
made, but were overwhelmingly rejected
The Convention ha, adjourned till to-day
Douglas has been making speeches at
Brunswick and Portland, Me.
The Herald has advice from Honduras an
nouncing that General Walker has gone to
Swan Island. The schooner Clifton with
cargo, part Of his expedition had been seized
by the British at Belize. Walker is reported
as preparing for descent upoa Cos'a Rica
or Nicaragua.
From SIcILY.-All efforts to conclude an
armisice with Garibaldi having failed, prep,
aralions are being made to repulse any at
tempt at an invasion. improvements are
being actively introduced in the royal army
and navy.
The first and thirteenth Neapoitan reg;
men,s had mutinied in Calabria, to the cry
Of "Viva Garibahli."
The Placer herald., 1860-09-01
TREASURER's NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at per
~ sons in the County of Placer who are en-
gagged in the business Of selling Merchandise and
Liquors in less quantities than quart, Gold
Dust Buyers. Pack Peddlers, also, Keepers of
Livery Stables. Billiard Tables. Bowling Alleys,
Auctiorecrs. Theatrical and Circus Companies,
must procure, or renew their License within ten
days after expiration. or their names will be han
ded to the District Attorney for prosecution.
GEO. W. .APPLEGATE. County Treasurer
Auburn. June 4th. 1S59.-my
The Placer herald., 1860-09-01
DR.. Bowen,s Blood Purifier,

Composed of the Extracts of Sarsaparlla, Vel
low Dock. Dandeion, Stillinger, and Iodide OF
Potass, is superior to any other Medicine foi
Purifying the Blood 1t will cure scroua Rheu
matism. Dyspt psia, Liver Complaint. Bronchitis
and all diseases of the skin. 1t is put up in
quart bottles-only 81 per bottle. For sale
wholesale or retail. at Plaza Drug Store, corner
Clay and Kearny streets, San Francisco; by II. R.
Hawkins, sole Agent for Placer county; and by
oil Druggists on the Pacific Coast.
August ! lth lS60.-my
The Placer herald., 1860-09-01
NOTICE,
Holders of Placer County Warrants.

To Holders of Placer County Warrants.
A LII ACCEPTED COUNTY WARRANTS
IA from No. 534 dated May, 1858. to No. SOL,
dated. May, 5S. will be paid on Saturday. Sept.
lst. 1860. And if not presented for payment
within sixty days from this date, the money will
be applied to the payment of warrants next in
order Of registry, in accordance with an Act of
tho Legislature. approved March 3lst. 1857
GEO. w. APPLEGATE. County Treasurer.
Treasurer's Office Sept lst, 1860
The Placer herald., 1860-09-01

Mn LARGE MELoN.-On Thursday last DR..
%A'er, presented US with musk-melon, the
'::'gsst We ever saw 1t measures two feet
~So' ng inches in length, and weighs forty two
POUNDS. Beat this who can. 1t was raised
~ ~ .1e .u Doctors garden near Rattlespake Bar,
The Placer herald., 1860-09-01
EMPIRE SALOON.
BY
HENRY Nj. [SAACS.

TIME undersigned having purchased the in
Il tcrest of G. c. Davis in this saloon, it will
be conducted as usual at the old stand, opposite
the Telegraph Office. He will always keep on
hund
The best Liquors and Cigars that can be
had in the place.
The house has always bad this reputation and it
will be kept up.
He will also keep on hand fresh COnfectionaries
of all kinds. and Preserved Can Fruits, Rasins,
Nuts, &c. &c.
Also, Superior Brands of Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco.
His articles will always consist of the best that
can be procured in the San Francisco market.
He will also keep on hand a SeasOnable
supply of Fruit.
NH-All those indebted to G.. G. Davis, will set
tie with me, and those having claims against him
will present them to ma for payment.
Gg-T The undersigned invites the public to give
him call HENRY M. ISAACS.
Auburn. July a4th 186O--my
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-07
ICoMNUSICATED.
Ratification Ifeoting in Culpeper.

At meeting oi the Constitutional Union
Party. held ia the Court House of this coun,
t., on AI0nday, the l9ih ult, for the purpose
ot ratiItinG the nominations Of the Balti-
more Convention. on motion of Daniel +.
Slaughter, esq. James /. I5trothcr was call
I'd to the Chair, and Alfred j. StoIer, APP
pointed Secretary.
After the Chair hal explained the object
Of the meeting, Mr.. Thomas L. Rixey moved
that Il Committee OF five be appointed to
draft resolutions The Chair appointed on
said Committee, Thomas X. Rixey, c. G.
Rcckham, VIM. d. Field, Edward \. Free
man, and George II. Williams who retired,
and in Il short time returned, and submitted
tie following resolutions, which We're unani-
monsIy adopted:
Resolved, That the Platform adopted by the
Constitutions: Union Convention in Baltimore,
meets our cordial approval, and we hereby ratify
and endorse il.
EcSoigcd, That the nominees Of that COnyen-
ton. distinguished rs they are, By the abilities ne
a..Sary 10 q proper discharge Of the high duties
of the Offices for which they are candidates, by
The patriotism and conservatism they have ever
shown 10 The t"ue interests of country in all its
sections. also meet our cordial and hearty appro-
val. and We hereby pledge ourselves to support
them. aud to use all honorable means ut our com
lnand to secure their election.
1t having been announced that the Hon.
Richard W. Thompson, Of Indiana, was in
the place, Committee Of three was appoin-
ted, consisting Of Daniel +. Slaughter, r.
NJ. Crump and DR.. 7. G. Slaughter, to wait
upon him and request him to address the
meeting. Accepting the invitation, he en-
tered the Court House amidst loud applause,
and proceeded to deliver one of the most
able and convincing speeches that has ever
been delivered before the people of Culpeper.
After the conclusion Of Mr.. Thorn son's
speech, on motion, the proceedings Of this
meeting were ordered to be published in the
Culpcper Observer, alexandria Gazette, and
Richmond Wing.
Nothing further being before the meeting,
it then adjourned.
JAMES +. STROTIfER, Chairman.
ALFRED J. STOrrR, Secretary.