The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-12-27

Ihen-Shall we, by encouragement, raise
up generation Of statesmen, frown down
with our everlasting reprobation horde
Of hungry, corrupt and soulless politi-
clans; and then America will breath cas-.
ier, and, after little, all will be well.
Impossible say the weak.hearted and
}the shallow minded; the power and in
Auence of such men is too strong tobc
overcome. Impossible!" cried Mira.
beau to his secretary; "never name to
me that blockhead of a word |" Naught
is impossible to great people who are
determined and in earnest, and who are
ever guided by the eternal principles Of
right. five as q people have not yet
learned these things It is better that We
do learn them, and that, too, right speed.
Ay. s..- ...
Citizens Of New York Ina1gurate at
the coming election this policy have SO
feebiy, yet with honest endeavOr, por.
trayed. Vote only for men whom you,
from thorough investigation and unbiased
mind, believe to be honest in heart, sound
in mipdFqatriotic in purpose, and i'm
pressed with that spirit Of devotion to
their codftry, its constitution and its
laws, which time, circumstances, inf1u-
ence or power cAnROt shake.
In this manner exercise your power as
I1citiSsps, disregaId staQpts or Mpnta-
tE5d q -, ny, IND tie U nio1 which
ouV3 6SEIathefSs slOfmGd and defended with
their blood, ey for which you ever have
been, and evefIkill be, willing to sacri-
flee prosperity, and even life itself, will
be restored, the rebellion will be crushed,
and peace, prosperity and happiness once
more reign in our beloved land.
TICoNDERoGA, Oct, 1862. d. II. c.
How TO Choose HoRsE.--To become q
good judge Of horses riquires years of OBJ.
servation and practical acquaintance with
the animal. Nomerc descriptions are suffi-
cient to qualify a man to 60 into market
to purchase a horse with safety, for in no
other article is there so much deception
practised. The following directions from
the Ohio Cultivator are valuable as sug-
gestiOns indicating the principal points to
be studied;
First, notice the eyes, which should be
well examined. Clearness Of the eye is a
sure indication of goodness; but this is
not all-the eye lids, eyebrows and all
other appendages must be also considered,
for many horses, whose eyes appear clear
and brilliant, 60 blind at an early age !;
therefore be careful to observe whether
the part between the eyeids and eye
brows is swollen, for this indicates that
the eye will not last. When the eyes are
remaik kably fiat, sunk within their orbits,
it is bad sign. The iris or circle that
surrounds the circle of the eye, should be
distinct and Of pale, variegated, cinna-
mon color, for this is sure sign. of n
good eye. The eyes Of horse arc never
too large. ''''
.Ae hCau should DO of a good size,
oroad between the eyes, large nostris,
red within, for large noStrils betokcn good
wind.
The feet and legs should be regarded,
for horse with bad feet is like house
with a weak foundation, and will do little
service. The feet should be of middle
size and smooth; the heels should he
firm, and not spongy and rotten.
The limbs should be free from blemish-
es of all kinds, the knees straight, the
back sinews strong and well braced the
pastern joints should be clean and clear of
swellings Of all kinds, and come .ar the
ground. for such never have the ring.bone.
Fleshy legged horses are generally subject
to the grease" and other infirmities of
that kind, and therefore should not be
chosen.
The body should be of good size, the
back straight or nearly so, and have only
a small sinking below the withers; the
barrel round, and the ribs come close to
the hip joints. Shoulders should run
back bat not too heavy, for horse with
heavy shoulders seldom moves well chest
and arms large.
A horse weighing from ! 300 to / 400 is
large enough for a cart horse; from LOO
to 1900 is large enough for a farmers
horse; from 1000 to 1,10O is heavy
enough for carriage horse.