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The semi-weekly mountain Democrat. (Placerville, El Dorado Co. [Calif.]) 1860-1860, 1860-09-01
9. HARRIS,

PLAZA CORNER, P1A0BRvII;LE.
JUST received splsndia assortment
AAoi Books and Stationery. Cut.
80 lery, Yankee Notions, and Nav
Shoet Music. For sale at Trdaced
prices. ie9
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For Sale-TwO Fine SIate.Bed M.
LARD TABLES. Inquire Of
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP
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Atlantic and Pacific Steamship Comply.
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The semi-weekly mountain Democrat. (Placerville, El Dorado Co. [Calif.]) 1860-1860, 1860-09-01
ROSS, DEMPsTEIs a CO.,
BRIDGE NOTICE.

NOrICE IL hereby given, that the undersigned
~ VIII ArIl! 10 The Hon. bard Il suIs T'ipoTs
II III Dorado County, California, on the 6T,t Mon-
day IN tIctaheT ~. S.pn thtTrAftsT as the
lie he Ard, for ., ES Al u heeDse TO keep
a Toll DtijKt AcTv,s the South f"TA " the AI0rTi-
can kN'r, at >Al-,n Au', IN SAID Counts. for the
YEAR from ihA: time. 4. II. lCHAkII&.
September ls:. 1870. 81 I'm
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat. (Placerville, El Dorado Co. [Calif.]) 1860-1860, 1860-09-01
PettItA ChoaIe have tu.t recsIxeA 9

Pettit 4 ChOaGe have jaSt received q
full yiock 81 Drug, Paint,, rrTfumerI, Fanny
GooGs and Toilet ATticlct. which they are cell
Tx at greatly reduced pIiceA.-Thcy- haze
cons gi,mcnt few of Wheeler 4 Wilson'S eelc-
-bTA'ed tsHt'lS sewing Machine, ~hieh the, efrT
freight.
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat. (Placerville, El Dorado Co. [Calif.]) 1860-1860, 1860-09-01
Notice TO the stoekhoIders Of the

Notice 20 the StOckhOlders OF the
PlAc'fvc and ~. Joseph Telegraph CompAny.
peIsuas oGng holding ceTihiliss Of Stnck ia the
above named Company are requested TO inform the
Secretary OF thu number a. Shares and the number
81 each share they hold Also, perA"ns having re-
cet' Of Assesnen, for which stock has been leaned,
Will please s-nd the same 10 the Secretary and thoae
holding receipts Of ArscSnrLt tur shares partS NJ
shares Of STOCK, Will also peASe notify the Secretary
OF the same. w. r Ei&TNER
aus Secretary p. aud II. }. Telegraph Go.
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat. (Placerville, El Dorado Co. [Calif.]) 1860-1860, 1860-09-01

PLEAsANr.-Thc weather has been remark
ably cool and pleasant for the past few days.
VIZ are indebted TO q. A. CtAndall 4 Co for
late Atlantic papers, PIciorIdis ami magazines.
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat. (Placerville, El Dorado Co. [Calif.]) 1860-1860, 1860-09-01
resolution

Resolrei, That the nominees Of this Conveu.
tion are hereby instructed to use all honorable
means, If elected, to procure the eXpunging Of
the resolution passed by the Legislature of this
State in 1853, censuring the late Hon. David
C. Broderick.
Well might the true friends Of Mr..
Brodcrick denounce a Convention that
refused to listen to a resolution that mere
ly instructed the nominees" Of a Con-
vention composed of his professed friends,
ito use oil honorable means, if elected"
to blot freH the records of the State what
they conceived to be stain upon his
memory. Much indignation was mani
tested by his friends at the action of the
Convention. We saw three of them
warmly grasp the hand of Mr.. James as
he walked out Of the Convention, and
theoretically exclaim-" You are a true
mantle only true friend, by -, Mr..
Broderick had in that contemplate Con-
vention!" This, however, was unjust to
many of the Delegates, who would have
voted for the resolution had the President
allowed it to be read. We have heard
many Of them, since the adjournment,
censure the President for ruling it out of
order, and express sincere regret for not
having bad an opportunity to vote for it.
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat. (Placerville, El Dorado Co. [Calif.]) 1860-1860, 1860-09-01
Dtsrespect to Mr.. BrodericH.

Several attempts were made by Mr..
James to offer the following resolution, in
Mr.. Conness' Convention, which the Pre-
sident very considerably, but unfairly,
and not in accordance with Parliamentary
rules, refused to hear read. Mr.. James
inquired il resolutions we're in order. The
President answered CURLY, no, sir. I'm
mediately after, without any new business
whatever intervening, Mr.. Shearer (who
didn't get the nomination for Senator,)
offered a resolution, which the President
courtcously decided was in order, thus
stultifying himself After the disposal Of
Mr.. Shearer's resolution, Mr.. James again
obtained the floor, and offered his rcsolu-
ton, which the President again decided
out of Order-reversing a decision he had
just made. Perceiving the injustice and
Partially of the President, Mr.. James,
amid the widest uproar and excitement,
to prevent the members from hearing the
resolution, read it to the Convention. The
President repeatedly called on the Ser
geant-at-Arms to stop the delegate from
proceeding, but the Sergeant-at-arms,
lifelong and devoted friend of the late
Senator, paid not the slightest attention
to the President. Several of the nominees
had voted for the resolutions censuring
Mr. Broderick, and Mr.. CONFESS didn't
wish to cmbarrass them just then. He
intends to use them first, and then force
them to swallow the ingredients Of the
poisoned chalice. The following is the
The semi-weekly mountain Democrat. (Placerville, El Dorado Co. [Calif.]) 1860-1860, 1860-09-01

second Annual Fair.-The second
Annual PAir Of the ~ Dorado County Agricultural
Society WiIl be held in COOma, on Monday, Tuesday
and "Wednesday, lHh, llth and i7ti Of stptembeT
Articles for competition must b. entered and pacrd
on exhibition on Monday, lHh Of September. No
pains uii he spared to give satisfaction to all Who
choose TO EXHIBIT Membership Certificates can he
obtained from 4. u HavIey, SecTrtaFy. or IFom any
u the OficrT. " the Society. Annual Dues can ne
paid a. shove. The Opening Address viii be deiiv.
cred by q. q. Blanchard. on Monday Evening. IOah
Of September. JOHN q. VAN DERHCYDEN,
II. D. PIERCE,
A. II. HAWLEY,
au29 Committee Of Arrangements.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-14
From the South.
NEW YoRK. Dec. 6

| CHARLESTON, Dec. q.
The Georgia Senate has rejected the bill
calling q convention Of the States. This il
considered an indication of the intention o
Georgia to secede separately.
| The election of delegates to this conven
ton was quiet one. A very full vote wa.
polled. The result will not be known unit
tom lrow. 1t is generally conceded tina
Junge McGrath will lead the ticket. Poche,
Miles is also conceded elected.
There is,a rumor on the streets to-da y
that the Federal Government is engaging la
borers fer Fort Moultrie, and hiring them as
recruits.
Senator Yulee, Of Florida, has written a
letter from Washington, to the Legislature
of that State, announcing that upon learn
ing, at any time, Of the declaration of Flori-
da to dissolve connection with the Northern
States, he will promptly and .joyously return
home to support the banner of the State to
which he owes allegiance.
Col. Blackburn, Federal Marshal for the
Northern District of Florida, is closing up
his business preparatory to resignng.
The secession feeling IN Florida is quite as
universal as in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, Dec. 5.
The House passed the bill to provide an
armed military force without opposition. 1t
authorizes the Governor to call into service
10000 volunteers 1t will be taken up in
the Senate tomorrow.
The Presidents message is here. 1t does
not create much remark. The peop'e were
for the views expressed in relation
to secession beforehand, and are taking such
steps as they deem necessary to meet what
ever exigency may arise.
The election of Governor, it is believed
will not take place till Monday.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-14
Iron the Chicago Democrat

How AND WHERE TO Buy Books CHEApLY
The GREAT GIFT Book STORE OF j. A. Col.
BY.-Now the election is over. The long
winter nights are coming on. The holidays
are approaching, Our farmer friends, and
our readers in the country towns and villa
ges, will be thinking Of pi occurring their stock
OF winter books, tor reading, and tor presents
at Christmas and New Years. We will do
them real kindness by indicating to them
where and how they can buy their books the
cheapest and best. The book store of j. A.
Colby, 118 Randolph street, is one of the
Institutions of this city. There the visitors
will find stock of books of every kind, uu-
equalled in extent, completeness and ele
gance. Every book, ancient, modern, CAV,
lively and severe History, Religion, Romance
Toe.ry, all find their place OH the shelves.
and tables of this extensive store These
books are all sold a, low as they can be
bought at any other establishment in tn.
country. But in addition to this the pur-
chaser of every book receives free gift OF
Jewelry. ranging in value from fifty cents to
one hundred dollars! Mr.. Colby was the
par ent and originator CT this gift book sys-
tenn. He has pursued it for seven or eight
years, and all over the country no one can
be found to say that they did rot receive |
full value, and more, for all they invested
with him. Let our friends call at this es-
adjustment when they come to the city, or
send to Messrs. Colby for a Catalogue of
heir publications, which they will send free
If charge. They can take our word for it
hat they will be more than satisfied with
he manner in which they can buy books
lere. The patrons Of this book house will
get their returns fer money to J. A. Colby
or books, much sooner than if they send to
Eastern cities for them, as the distance is 90
much less and the charges will not amount
o more than one-third as much as thew
would if the books were sent from New
FORK, Philadelphia, or any other Eastern ,
ity. The gifts which are presented to the
uyers of books, consist of gold and silver
PATCHES, gold chains, silk dresses, lockets.
racelets, breast pins, etc. The articles
re of good quality, and the distribution Of Z,
be gifts so arranged that NO deception is
ractised upon the buyer. For full partic.
lars send for a catalogue
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-14
Speech---A Georgian
ON the Crisis.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.


Yesterday, Mr.. Iverson, IN the Senate, re-
ferring to the refusal of the Governor of Texas
to call an extra session Of the Legislature
said Though there is clog in the way Of
the Lone Star of Texas, owing to the Governor,
who will not consent to call session of the
Legislature, yet the public sentiment is so
strong that even the Governor may be ridden,
and, if he will not yield to that public senti.
ment, some lean Brutus may arise to rid his
country of this hoary headed traitor" Great
sensation.] He further said, referring to the
probabilities of war: "There will be no war.
The North, governed by such far-seeing
statesmen as the Senator from New York,
Mr.. Seward, will see the futilitY of this" He
concluded as follows: "War is inevitable.
Let the South take care. Let the war come
and we will tell the Senator from New Hamp-
shire, and all the myrmidons of abolitionism,
in the language of the Honorable Represent
alive from Ohio, Mr.. Corwin, in regard to the
Mexican war, we will welcome them, with
bloody hands, to hospitable graves" [Sen-
yation.1
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-14
Buchanan ON Secession.


The President argues ably and conclusively
against the right Of secession, but at the same
time destroys the force Of his argument BY
attributing the secession movement to "sne
lons-continued and incorporate interference
of the Northern people with the question OF
slavery in the Southern States" (Which Is
false,) and also by denying the power Of the
General Government to coerce . seeding
State into submission. The remedy he pro-
poses - an amendment to the Constitution
ENGRAVING the Breckenridge platform upon
that Instruments utterly impracticaole.
The North will never submit to the further
encroachments Of slavery.
In short, Old Buck has shown himself, IN
his last message, to be the demagogue ne mas
long been regarded. We are glad that bis
term of office is nearly At on end, and that
for the next four years, tar-seeing, liberal
minded statesman will take his place. I'M
"Old Pub. Func" has made complete botcf
at administering the Government. Let u
rejoice that, hereafter, his diatribes will no
cucumber the public documents, but vii
appear through their appropriate channel
the New York Ledger.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-14

G. Hon. Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana, is
prominently mentioned as Postmaster Gen
erul under. Lincoln. Mr.. Colfax, unlike
many public men, can base his claim to
this important appointment as we'll upon his
ability and experience as upon the signal
service rendered by him during the last can.
vass. Never in the history Of the country
has the Congressional Committee on Post
Offices and Post Roads received the assist
ance and cooperation of SO able, efficient
and industrious chairman; rarely has one
man contributed so much of personal effort
to q Presidential contest. Mr.. Colfax deliv-
cred no loss than ninety-two speeches in
favor Of Lincoln's election, and in the
doubtful State of Indiana directed the battle
TO a successful issue. As Mr.. Lincoln is
famed for his consideration of the 'eternal
fitness of things,'' it is probable that the
thorough qualifications of Sir. Colfax will
ensure his elevation to the place Of honor
and trust at the head Of the Post Office
Department.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-14

ID An editor of a fancy turn of mind.
having remarked that washington guided
the totteri1 g steps of the infant Republic
along the path of Empire" - contemporary
adds:
$50 he did. And more-he made the little
codger toe the track of progress he cuffed
him along the trail Of safety he kicked him
clear over the pools of peril, and by the nape
of the neck he dragged him bowling up the
hill of greatness" 1t will be seen that we
can talk in figures as well as .our neiehbor.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-14

ARrEMus WARD ON "FoRrs. - very man
of irtellek has got his Fore.
Daniel Webster's Fort was to speecherfy
in the Hauls Of Kongriss & make Dckshun.
aries.
Shakspere rote good PLACE but he wooden
hev BIN wuth pint of kold Sidar Us stem
nergrafick Reporir. Wood he? Hey p
He bet dollars he woodent
Old George Washington's Fort was to not
hev eny public man OF the present day re-
semble him to eny alarming extent! Where
bowls can Georges ekal be townd ? ssk,
u boldly anser no whares, or eny WHARF
else.
Old man Townsin'- Fort was to mais Sas-
syperiller. "Goy to the wurld anuther life
saived! (Cotsshun from TOWNSHIPS adver-
tisemunt)
Cyrus Fields Fort is TO lay sub ma rhine
telegrat under Il u boundn biller of the Oshun
e. then hev it Bpt.
My Fort is the CRATE moral show biznis &
ritin choice fatDe' ly literatoor for the moose
papers. That's hats the matter with me.
&c, &C., &c. So l mite 60 on to an in
definit extent.
Twice I've endeavored to do things which
tbay wasn't my Fort. The fust time was
when undertook to lick a oudashus cuss
who cut hole in my tent & krawled threw
SEE "my jentle Sir. 60 out or l shall fall
onto you putty hevy." SEE lie "wade in, Old
wax fggers," whereuponI went for him, but
he cawt me powerful on the head & knockt
me threw thetcnt into a owpastur. He pur-
GOOD the attack & flung me into mud ped
die. As arose & rung out my drencht gar
ments kOncluded titin wasn't my Fort
lie now rise the kurtin upon seen I'd: 1t is
raae}y seldom that seek consolashun, in
| the Flown Bole. But in a sertain town in
Iniianny in the Faul of IS, my origin
grinder got sick of the fever and died. l
never felt so ashamed in my life, & l thawt
ide hist in a few swallers of suthin strength
enin. Konsequents was | histed in so much
| didn't zactly know where bowts | was. |
turned my Twin wild beests of Pray loose
into the street u opsot my wax wurks.
then Bet Good play hess. 50 harnist my
self to Kama! bo.e, there bein two other
HOSES kitched on likewise, behind and
anuther ahead of me. The driver hoilered
for US to git and we did. Bat the bosses
bein onused to such arrangement begun to
kick & squeal & rair up. Konsequents was,
l was kickt vilently in the stummsck g. back
& presently l fownd myself in the Kanal
with the other hossess, kicken & yelling like
tribe OF Cusatrorus savvijis. | was rescood,
& as was being carried to the tavern on a
hemlock Bord sed in feeble voice, s'Boys,
playin boss isn't my Fort'
MoRAUL.-Never don't do nothing which
it isn't your Fort, for eff you do you'll find
yourself splashng round in the Kanal, fig
geratively speaking. Vanity Fair.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-14
BlaCkSmithing.
] WOULD announce to the

- WOULD announce to the citizens o
$D Muscatine and surrounding country that
W have fitted up the old stage stand, near tn
State Bank, wherecan be found a good assortmen
of shoes. man featured from the best sligo iron
ready at moments warning, and the boys tina
can spike them on.
And would assure sll who may favor me will
their work, that l do not, as u general thing
intend to be excelled in my Job Work or Shooting
With an experience OF twenty years shoeing, and
half Of that time dealing considerably in horses
together with the ins ructions Of Veerin ary Sur
geon. considered the best in the british army,
have knowledge that enables me not only to un.
derstand the structure and treat the ailments of
the foot. but to keep it "A q healthy condition,
thereby Preventing most of the evils of the foot
and shoulder arising from founder and unskillful
shoeing. There cannot be found amongst all the
horses that have bean shoed under nag instructions
for the past six years, single contracted or corned
foot.
Thankful only for the patronage Of punctual
customers, would solicit only thu continuance of
the same GEORGE PERRY.
nov SOW Sin.,1W
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-14
GLORI Us NEW
TO the Citizens of Muscati, and
surrounding country.
c. OTH1NG FOR TIL T. MILLION

CIVA hANU FOEk HI Il MILLION
ut the Baltimore Clothing Store !
Y EON FRANK respectfully announces to tn.
~ citizens OF Muscatine and vicinity, that he Ia;
opened New Clothing Store in this c;ty. on SEQ
end street, in the store formerly occupied b,
Bonn Co., where can be found the largest, ches D
est and best assortment of clothing ever
in Muscstine.
We wish TO state to the public that our CLOTHING
is well 1--WE may say wi thout fear of being contr a.
dlcted) nrst rate made up, and out Of the yery
best END OF materials and in regard to eheapness
We warrant the public not to be undsrseN by any
other establishment in the country. All we ask
IS call, end examination of our Goods and prices.
We do not cay that we will sell Goods thirty.
forty or fifty per cent. cheaper than any body else
IN MuScstine. Such expressions are daily mazda nae
Of by similar establishments in this place in order
to gull the people. We have no time for sueh
med community.
Our assortment on hand il large, and we'll select
ed for the Fall and Winter trade besides VA
will constantly to in receipt OF Goods during the
whole season.
Our stock consists in part Of the following ar.
Fine Cloth Dress and Frock Coats.
French Cloth Dress and E. ock do.
Cassi Frcck and Sack do,
Cloth Sack Coats.
Over coats-Cloth, Beaver, Moscows, Petersbam
OeetsAlhs. Lionsklns Sealskins, and diff.
iefeat otner Kinds too numerous to mention.
FINE Pantaioons an endless assortmsnt-such
ss NseK eiotn, fancy Cashmere, plain black Cas-.
sHaeIes ana Gil otter kinds, together with the
greatest lot of Yeats of al kinds and qualities,
z general assortment Of Furnishing Goods, such az
me shlrts, unia7 Shirts, ScarfS, pocket Handksr
oa'efs. Shirt Collars, and good IN any other srti
cles too numerous TO menti ton.
Eszs hoIesaie Dealers are particularly request
90 70 call On Us before purchasing elsewhere, it
VIII certainly be to etr Intersection We are able
70 sell Goods at Eastern prices; besides Country
Icrchantsh have Glance to select from tie largest
took OF Clothing in Muscatine.
~ Der, we go GA the principle Of "la-gs
aies and nall profits" and no mistake.
= Recollect the rlace-N3. 1876 Second street
: mon Block, nearly opposite 9rsen l. Stones |
sank E. NEWuOFF
.o II. L. FRANK As'n'''
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-14

- Tie wife of Hon. WIN. Loushrldss, Of
0skalooss, died suddenly, recently, from
congestion of the lungs.
DEF1Nm.-The Clinton county Democrat,
a Democratic newspaper started at De witt
few months since, has subsidized.
Sixteen Good Templar Lodges have been
Organized in Iowa since the 10th of Novem-
Der. $50 members have been added in the
State since the goth of August. Leland,
Wright and Detwiler are the State Lecturers.
Gen. Brazelton, an early settler of Hen.
~ county, died on the 9th ult., aged %
years. He was buried with military honors
by the Mt: Pleasant Volunteers, having been
|a General in the Iowa Militia by appoint
ment of the Governor, some years ago.
= Elias Topliffe, Treasurer and Recorders
of Ahamakse county, died on the 18th ult.,
after an illness Of eight days. He was elect
ed Treasurer and Recorder in lS49, was sub
sequently chosen County Judge, and in 1851
was again elected Treasurer and Recorder.
DEATH OF AN AGED PIoNEER.-Alexandel
Able, one of the earliest pioneers OF Iowa
having settled in what isnow johnson coun
ty In 1889 - died on the 28th alt, at thu
residence of his son-in-law, Mr.. Thoma'
Lindley, near Iowa City, at lineage ofeighty
four years and two months.
HoaalsH.-Mr. James Spearman, residing
near Mt. Pleasant, has hog which weighe'
$50 lbs. on the lst Of September. but which
after being fed till the Gath OF November
weighed on that day $50 fbs.-being an in
crease Of sl4 lbF. in sighty-four days, o
nearly lbs. per day.
To STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS. - Please remit
at your earliest convenience to Hon. L
Grand Byinston $3.50, absorbed in oyster
last Friday night, through bet on your az
count. Doug, doyou like oysters, as wella
cfamss These were gotup in Baumer's bes
style, and we took the place of Byington-
indisposed.-Iowa City Reporter.