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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-27

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fll sn1crinE. aud misery experienced. and N",ch
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kuuuh To those NJ " have rNp"rcrc'i them. Sumo
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WHO may mad ih'us Ives aMc'.iWih That dr'sl'h
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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-27

SPRING AND SKINNER GOODS.
JANSON, BOND & CO.,

IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
CLOTHING AND NOTIONS,
Battery street, Corner OF Clay ST.,
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-27

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cisco. s'-On this 3lsr day az Jnv -. u l~;i before
ur. Wa. e. Jew'it. En'aiy Paddle. person lly ar'
T'"arrd u j. bahrc, known Ia me-, Wh". l'e'rr l,'v
su"rn lid dep'sr ard say, that the contents oi h'
csId hers with signed h. him are true.
In witness whereof have hrrcuu'u set my hand.
and RtiSed NY ofcIal seal, the day and year htst
above written.
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Thr undersigned e personally ArqtartrL Uth
Henry Messing. and .hous hat q, irrun,.tar,.s
related III the foregoing r-rifrsi- are tru- ~, sNw
H~hTN WrstiiH during i ''lLess aud sears y lh'g
'rs'r"nV tc tN fact - 30 remark sli- cur, J., lr
l.. J CL~pkhy. Isl \ EU>I >HlIM
Sul~rr'l"'i and su"tn :" before me. ~, IN d.v
Of October. 4 T. ~? CuyApL County Of san Y-An-
cisco, IN the State "framrnia
ISL ~ 1llEACLT Notary Pu'lc.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-27

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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-27

Address, L., J. CZAPKAY, NJ. D., San Francisco
mNr?.Sm
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31
Grlegrap5ie lWetus.
HEROIC STRUGGLE ON THE
KANAWHA.
900 Cnionists against 34OO ReJels,-Batle o.
Cross Lanes.

CIScINNATI, August 2S.-Tee following are
all the particulars we can learn OF the hattie
which took place at Cross Lanes. near Summers
vile, Va, on Monday, the 26th inst. 1t appears
TO have been bloody affair.
The Seventh Ohio regiment, commanded by
Col. Tyler, was surrounded while at breakfast,
and attacked on both fanks and in front sim ~ |.
taneousv.
Our men were Immediately formed in line Of
battle and fought bravey while they saw but
little chance of success. the enemy proving too
powerful
Col Tyler sent messenger forward to the
baggage train, which was coming up, and turned
it back when three miles distant from the scene
of conflict, towards Gauley, which place it
reached in safety.
Companies B, G, and !, suffered most severely.
They particularly were in the hottest of the fight
and finally fought their way through fearful
odds, and making dreadful havoc in the enemy's
ranks.
The Rebel force consisted of 5000 infantry
400 cavalry, and ten guns.
The Federal forces were scattered, after cutting
their way through. but they soon formed agar
and fired, hut received no reply. The enemy di,
not pursue.
Our loss has not yet EN- definitely ascertained
Not over 200 are missing out of the 900 whC
were engaged. The rebel loss was fearful.
Lieut.. Col. Creighton captured the enemy
colors and two prisoners.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31

c. The Government authorities at Pbila.
delphia have suppressed the circulation of
the New York Day Book, New York Daily
Ne'0S and Journal Of Commerce, as treason.
able publications, giving aid and comfort to
the enemy. These papers are the text book
OF the Breckenridge semi Secession papers in
this neighborhood and throughout the State.
What they will do when these sources of
their inspiration is dried up, we cant well
imagine. But the question naturally arises,
it the publication of these papers is treasoua.
BILE, are not those who copy from them equally
guilty. What is treason in one must neces.
sarily be treason in the other, aud if the
authorities are justified 10 suppressiug one,
are they not bound to suppress the other?
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31
(lurTA PrRcuA CEMENT RoorrSc.-Wa

GUrTA PERcuA CEMENT RoorTNG.-We
invite the attention OF our readers to the
advertisement OF Messrs JOANS x CROS-
LEY, New York, in another column
The numerous experiments made for the
last few years. to produce substitute for lin,
slate and sbinele rouls have ot last led TO a
perfect triumph in the GuTrA PERcuA Cement
Roofing offsted by these gentlemen.
Possessing in great degree, the features
Of elasticity. (which is qualification of a
Cement Roofing actually necessary and long
sftrr.) durability and cbeapness. combined
with The fact that it is weather and fire proof,
its general adoption cannot he too earnestly
urged. Their Gutta Percha Cement for
coating and repairing Metal Roofs of oil
kinds aud for preserving oil metals from rust
and corrosion- from its great durability aud
cbeapuess, is fast superceding points of every
description heretofors used for such purposes.
These materials (for which the First Pre-.
miums have been awarded by the American
Institute and many of the principal State
! Fairs throughout the country.) are recpnmed
in the highest terms by the New York &
Erie r. r. Co, and many of the principal
Railroads North and South. and also By the
Officers Of the leading Insurance Companies
throughout the country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31

cT HucKLEBERRiEs. people have
proper idea Of the exteut Of the bucklebetty
crop. There is, too, q marked difference /"
their quality. The blue variety is not only
sweeter bat larger, more delicate and tender
than the black. These generally grow on
the mountains, and there is no place that
produces them in greater perfection and
abundance than the Mabanoy mountain, this
side of Trevortor. eight or nine miles from
this place. These berries are brought to
Supbury and sold at prices ranging from four
to six cents per quart. We learn that IRE.
qnently from twenty to thirty wagons were
10 that neiebborhood gathering the berries,
some of them coming from the vicinity Of
Danvile. Our informant thought the amount
gathered would average from one TO two
bushe Is 10 each, or about forty bushels per
day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31

The Sunbury american, this week, comes
out pleading the cause of ipcendiar( llsm aud
abusing the Democrats of the county in
general. He says there was peace until we
GENE to town, but forgets 10 say that we
stood his scnrrilous attacks for weeks without
replying His attempted reply to our article
OF last week is about as puerie and false as
could be expected, and needs no answer.
We copy the above from the Northumber-
land Comfy Democrat for the purpose OF
showing that our neigbbor is not only q
prophet, but that he has wonderful faculty
for inrenfiOn which some might vulgarly call
of old newspapers against a years subscrip-
tioD to the Northumberland County Democrat
| that no other man 10 this community, without
the use of Secession spectacles, is smart
enough to Gpd in our columns q single
| syllable abusing Democrats, or word eu.
coursging mobs or incendiarism. Our neigh
Dor is, perhaps, more indebted to us fol
immunity from injury than to bis own conduct
We confess to saying some hard things
against Floyd and other rebel traitors ant
robbers, whom Mr.. PsIdy has defended, but
we did not intend TO hurt the feelings of oul
neighbor in doing so, nor do we think we are
obnoxious to the charge of abusing Democrats
on that account. What be calls scurrillou'
attacks were simply in reply to his defence o
traitors. The Democrat never did and neve
will attempt to answer our charges.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31
Religious Notices

Divine service will be held every Sabbath IN tins Bo
rough folows:
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-NoIth west corner o.
Blackberry and Deer streets, Rev d. REARDoN PASTOR
Divine service every Sabbath at 1Gt A. NJ. Prnyer
Ing on Thursday evening. Al Northumberland, ia Old
Sabbath
GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH North west
corner Of River and Blackberry streets Rev j w STEIN
METZ, Pastor. Divine service, alternately. sabbath
at 10 A. NJ. and u p. NJ Prayer meeting Friday
evening
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Deer
street below Va p. Raj Romd. Rev p RizER, Pastor
Divine service, alternately, every Sabbath at ~ NJ aud
u p. NJ PIaver meeting IN "Wednesday evening
METHODIST EPISCOPAL LCHIRCH-Dewlerry streel
west Of $. & T. Rail Road, Rev. T.. BUTLER and p.
SwANGER, Pastors Divine service. derna ely, Sab
day evening.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31

Eg' IMPROVEMENTS Notwithstanding the
pressure of the times, our citizens are not all
deferred from improving their property
MIR. Sebastian Haupt IS putting up two
handsome and convenient frame dwellings on
his lot, on the eastern end of Market street.
We are glad to see this spirit of enterprise
n our mechanics and would like TO see some
of our capitalists initiate their example, as
good tenant houses are much needed.
Mr.. Thomas g. Cooper is also erecting q
neat dwelling house at the south west corner
Of River and Wbortleberry streets.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31

nE The ATTEMPT OF OFFICE HUNTERS and po.
lticai managers 10 this State TO divide and
distract the People with absolute party issues
aud party names, will not prove successful.--
The Breckuridgers are making similar at.
tempts 10 the State OF New York. with no
better hopes Of success. The Oswego Gazette,
an able Democratic journal, boldly declares it
to be duty to forget party for time, and
unite Tor the common good Of the Govern.
"ment as it came to US from our fathers as Of
greater moment than ocy partisan success or
partisan advantage" 10 the same strain,
the Bingbamptou Democrat puts forth its
confession of faith ss follows
~. We are for maintaining the Government
Of the Union and the Constitution, so long as
there is a loyal citizen Nor'h or south TO battle
with rebellion or a dollar 10 furnish the snews OF
war.
"2. We are opposed 10 the war, and would
therefore crush, BY the whole power of the nation
its authors, who commenced II by robbery and
treason, and by cannonadng Fort Sumter.
"3. We are in favor Of peace. and therefore
seek il in the only direction which will give hon
orable and enduring peace--by cutting down
armed rebellion, that the Union loving citizen,
of the South can support the Constitution and the
Union of their fathers, without revolver to thei
ears or bowie knife TO their throats to drive them
into rebellion.
ID. We are opposed to taxation. and would
therefore, make the war as short as possible, b,
exerting the whole force Of the nations energies
as at the earliest moment to quell rebellion ef
fectually, and avoid perpetual war and pei petua
taxation hereafter.
as. We are opposed to all palations and pro
positions Of peace or compromise until rebellion
is silenced, and its flag, STEPPED in theft, treason
piracy arson, rebellion, and murder, is torn dow
and destroyed and until the stars and stripes floa
over every State capitol and every fortress in th
| Union.
&c. When the roar Of the rebel artillery is 81
! fenced, and the supremacy of the Constitution
acknowledged, we are, as we ever have heen 10
| guarding with seduuus care every right which
! guarantees to every section Of the Union. and to
Strengthening the ties of brotherhood sundeIed b
a set o, eraceless political robbers, acting agains
the wishes and the will of the masses Of tn
Southern people,"
This is the true democratic doctrine. An
it expresses the will of the great majority {
the loyal people o. the Uuiop, Of all partie
Opposition to this doctrine is simply dilute
treason.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31

He remembered The Forgotten was beauti-
fully said of Howard the phllsnthroplst. 1t
also applies to every man who brings the
smeliorations. comforts and eDjoyments OF
life within the reach of persons and classes
who are otherwise deprived Of their sdvauta-
ges Especially may 1t be said of him who
laboriously seeks aud finds new means tf
preserving health, "the poor mans capital
and the rich mans power" We think this
eulogium properly applied to j. O. Aver, OF
Lowell, the renowned chemist Of New Eug.
land who, spurning the trodden paths to
fame. deyotes bis entire abilities and acquire
ments TO the discovery of Natures most
efiectusl remedies for disease. When the
hidden blessing has been revealed, he pro-
ceeds TO supply il to sll mankind alike,
through our Druggists at such low prices
that poor and rich may alike enjoy its beus-
it's Journal and Enquirer, Portland, Me,
August 3, 1861.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31

c. The Reading Gazette having been
c!assed by Foruey's Press as one Of the
"Breckinridge papers," sympatbising with the
South, Mr. Getz, the editor in letter to the
Press, denies the charge. He was once a
Breckenridge man, but not now. He favors
compromise for peace with such men as
Crittenden, Johnson and Holt but with the
rebels mo compromise but at the cannon's
mouth"
We bad too much respect for the patriotism
and intelligence of fliend Getz to place lim
in the same category with the Breckinrdge
semi.Secession editors 10 this vicinity. one o
whom, (Col. Tat. OF the Columbia Democrat,
VIC understand, ~agSlely declared that The
party must be first cared for, and the country
afterwards.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31
FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
GRAFToN, Va, Aug. II

pNAFT TUN' ' u, NHE' -f'
Last evening, while Governor Thomas was
addressing a crowd in front of the hotel at
Cumberland some Rebels raised distur.
bance, which resulted in their being driven
home, and the destruction of the JeBerSoaiai
office, Rebel newspaper.
This morning, as the train bound west,
which had Governor Thomas on board was
about eight miles this side of Cumberland, it
came suddenly upon several cross.tips thrown
across the track, ard ut the same time a large
number of armed men were seen rapidly
descending the neighboring hills. The
engineer increased The speed of the locomo
tive and succeeded iE throwing the ties oH
the track with but little damage to the
engine. Several shots were fired but without
OBJECT. The design evidently WAS to tax,
Governor Thomas prisoner
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31

THE CRY OF PEACE The New York Er
press thus pointedly and trutbfu,ly exposes
the absurdity of the demand made for peace
10 very few uninauential quarters 10 the
North:
The only form Of peace" now existing as
possible is the hauling down Of the United
States flag. from Fortress Monroe, on to
Texas, and the complete hearty recognition
of the Secession flag. They who think of
this sort of peace ought to maintain it by
additional propositions for q standing army
of at least three hundred thousand men-to
be stretched 10 eordous from the line of the
Susquebanna river, along all the bluffs Of the
Ohio and Missouri rivers-witb forttesses to
be erected on these bluffs costing at least
$500 900 ,000-for. unless this standing army
follow, aud stand in these forlresses, the
peace would not last-nay, not even long
enough TO build the fortresses
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31
Ersr The editor of the Rsa1ing Eo-o

ca The editor of the Reading Gasens
gives notice that after the lst of September
he will discontinue the papers of all subscri,
bers who arc over six mouths 10 arrears
Our cotempOrary states that the newspaper
business is now suffering severely from loss
OF advertising and jobbng patronage. Many
of our readers may not be aware of the fact
that without this patronage there are but few
papers worth publishing. Hence, editors will
De compelled TO adopt the cash system or
cut of all doubtful, non. paying subscribers
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31

a. BRIGADIER GENERAL OAKEs.-Major
james Oukes, son of Hon. Samuel Oakes, of
Montour county, has been appointed by the
President and confirmed by the Senate as q
Brigader General in the regular army.
Major Oakes distinguished himself as captain
of Dragons in the Mexican war, for which
he was brevetted us Major. For number
Of years, of late, he has been actively engaged
10 keeping the Indians in order.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31

We publish this week an address to the
citizens of Northumberland county, on the
subject of dscarding, at the present time, ell
party issues, for the purpose of showing the
enemies Of the county united front in
favor of the Union. That. whatever part =
predictions we may have had, now, when
the country is 10 danger, we are but one
party, and that the Union party. This ad
dress, which appeals to the patriotism oI
every true man, it will be- seen, is signed by
many of our most respectable aud worthy
citizens, men who are actuated by higher
motives than ofice-men who do not believe
in the doctrine that party must frat be cared
for and the country afterwards. Should the
rebels succeed 10 their nefarous designs
property would hardly be worth half its
present value.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31

CoNpITIoN OF MANAssAs.-Ma auassas is, on
the whole, at present, one of the most stink
ing spots oD the face OF the globe. The only
wretched hotel which was there has been
closed. What is called the guard house con.
ssts Of an open shed in the street, where the
prisoners are compelled to remain. exposed
to tie elements, until they are removed to
Richmond With the exception Of JEFF
Davis, during his visit at Manassas. and G
few Of the Generals, the officers all have tc
sleep on the noor, and the headquarters OF
Beenregard, recently removed to Mr.
Wares house, resemble dapidsted pig stye
ou u large scale Manassas, however. viii
continue to be the great focus of the Virgin
ian army.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31
Snamokin Coal Trade.

The MILITARY CLOTHING DEPoT --Rock-
hill L. Wilson's Brown Stoue Clothing Hall,
appears to be the leading house for the manu-
factsre of military clothing. ln the upper
stories they employ some twenty cutters, and
about seven hundred hands are constantly en-
gagged 10 making up the work. Over three
thousand coats were made up by this firm in
ten days. for the State, besides full suits for
several companies Of Home Guards, aud for
officers of the army and navy. The location
of this well-known establishment is Nos. COB
and Cos Chestnut street, above Sixth, Phila'
delphia
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31
w,,r =. TINE oovreNMrNr,


"The Government is ,hing-the administration Of
Lincoln anoher."
The above has become q standing text with
most Of the Breckinridge organs to preach
from, 10 order to escape the odium OF oppo.
stion to the Government in prosecuting the
war. These political Solomons, Of doubtful
patriotism, have lately discovered that our
Government is nothing but machine, and
all that is necessary is to wind it up overy
four years, like a clock, and let it run until
the next election, when the people ere ex.
pected to wind il up again. According to
their new creed the President and Cabinet
are useless appeudages or mere play things,
to be set up and knocked down for amuse.
meut. Jefferson, Madison, jackson, Web
ster, and other obsolete statesmen and
patriots, used to labor under the impression
that Government was the administration oI
affairs according to prescribed forms. This
was also the opinion of our great lexicogra
pher, Webster, who was supposed to know
something about the use Of words. He
defines Government to be as follows:
GovERNMENT.--The exercise Of authority
direction and restraint exercised over the
actions OF men 10 communities, societies, oi
States ; the administration of public affairs
according to established constitution, laws
and usages, or by arbitrary edicts.
But as we wish to treat our Breckenridge
sympatbisers fairly, we will quote o moderr
light of their own order. Col. Tate. in BIZ
last Columbia Democrat, has the following
lucid definition
"The Government is one thiDg-the ad
ministration Of Lincoln another. The Gov
erDment can prosecute the wsr-the admins
traiion can repeal Tariffs, suspend th'
Habeos Corpus, appoint corrupt officials, ant
decapitate Democrats"
AS the redoubtable Colonel is the semi-Se
cession candidate for Assembly in that county
be should be good authority with Breckiu
ridgers, especially with our neigbbor Purdy
of the Northumberland County Democrat, ant
we trust he will incorporate bis with the otbe
great names in the next edition of bis famou
Turbutville speech. The Colonel's defnito
makes the matter as clear as mud, especial
that part which refers to the appointment c
officials, a subject on which the Colonel CO
speak from experience, having himself bee
an official. and suffered decspitation by hi
own party.
In regard to the suspension of the Habeo
Corpus there is some difference OF opinio
even among loyal citizens. Some think th
President should have suspended the COrpu
only, or body of the traitors. without refe
ence 10 the Habeds.
The idea Of Government without exec'
tive power, is one of the absurGi,ies of sece
sion and treason. The Constitution clearl
recognizes this power.
These men who are willing to support tt
Government, but not the admiDistratio
which is the vital principle of Government
are like the Turk who was 10 favor Of toler
ting the Christian religion, bat was dete
mined to hang all the missionaries wi
attempted to preach the gospel.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-08-31
PLAIN FACTS FOR DEMOCRATS.


Every true Democrat will support the
Government in the prosecution of the war,
and it matters not who is President. We
opposed the election of Mr.. Lincoln, but he
was fairly elected and we are as much bound
to aid him 10 sustaining the Government as
if Gen. Jackson was President. In times
like these no true patriot will talk of party,
and it is only some Of the miserable Office
hunting tribe, who are trying to stir up these
matters. During the Revolution there we're
only two partes-patriots and tories-and
turn it or twist as You will it is much the
same now. This war is more dangerous and
threatening than, that Of the Revolution
The Southern President and Vice President
have both'declared in favor of an aristocratic
Government, and say that the masses-tb The
aboring or working classes-ought not to
vote or hold Offices. They have stignatsed
them on the floor Of Congress as the mud sills
of society in the North, and place them on a
level with their own slaves. These are facts,
not newspaper stores-seDtimeDts uttered
not long since by Senator Hammond of South
Carolina. and MI Stephens, Vice President
Of the Rebel Government. And yet there
are newspapers and politicians in this county
who ask good Democrats to support such
villainous measures. and thus to put them.
selves on level with the negroes of the
South. The surest, quickest and cheapes,
way to put down this wicked rebellion is to
unite as one people against it