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The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

"WoN'r LISTEN TO TERMS" s."-Abolition
orators and organs and agents have stated
and are daily reiterating the statement,
that the rebels will not listen to any
terms of peace. Last December, at a
mass meeting in New York, Fernando
Wood emphatically declared that he had
received from prominent officer of the
Confederate Government a proposition
for the settlement Of our difficulties, hon
orable to the North and South, but Pres
dent Lincoln had rejected them. In q
speech at Stanford, Connecticut, but a
short while ago, he reiterated the state
ment. The New York Evening Post, a
rampant Abolition paper and the organ
of the Administration, unwisely called
for the facts. Mr.. Wood, in reply stated
that the subject was placed in the hands
of the Administration under an obligation
ofsecrecy. The moment he was relieved
from that-and he earnestly desired to
be relieved-he would gladly place the
whole matter efore the public. Months
have elapsed since that bold declaration
was made and the Administration has
not removed the seal of secrecy. The
AbolitioniStS do not desire peace so long
as they have control Of the purse and the
sword-the first enrichcs them and the
last promises to keep them in power.
Every vagabond and thief in their party
cries Justify for vigorous prosecution
of the war;" knowing that so long as it
is prosecuted by the party in power they
can swndle and rob with impunity. 1t
is q we'll established fact that orders
were issued at Washington for the arrest
and immurng in a dungeon of the pa
triotic and fearless Vallandigham, for
stating, in public speech to his constit,
uentS, that "inforInation reached the city
Of New York from Richmond that there
was a disposition to compromise and re
turn delegates to the National Congress,
and be obedient to the Constitution and
laws, and thus restore the Union as it
was, and the President rejected the prop
os;ion, and the damning evidence of that
rejection exists in New York over his
own autograph, but there is an obiiga-
ton of secrecy at present, and the letter
has not yet been given to the public.
This public statement has not been de-
MED either by the President or his min
ions, and it proves, by unimpeachable
testimony, that Lincoln and his party
are opposed to peace on any terms.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

ISFAMoUs PROCEEDING. few days
previous to the Connecticut election,
General Riply, of the Ordinance Depart
ment at Washington, visited Hartford, i'll
full uniform, and called the contractors Of
Colts armory together, and told them the
Government would not furnish work for
those vino v,ted against the Addition
lists; and Contractors then informed la
borcrs that their votes were wanted for
Buckingham and frermen were made to
understand that their situation depended
upon their votes. Democrats have no
rights under this imbecile, proScriptive
and corrupt Administration. 1t robs the
people of their rights and employs spies
and perjurerS to bear false witness against
them, and on the evidence of such
wretches they are arrested and impriSon-
ed without warrant or justification. Is it
any wonder the Administration is win
ming for itself the scorn and Indignation
Of every liberty loving American
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

A SAD PIcTuKE.-New England phi,
lanthropists Of the Abolition stripe are
the worst enemies the slaves of the South
have. The New Orleans correspondent
of the Portsmouth Chronicle, Republi-
can organ, represents the contrabands in
that city as being in wretchcd condi-
ton. The soldiers have no respect for
them, and abuse them outrageously.
Death is releasing many of them from
their sutferings. Says the Chronicle
The statement in the Western papers
Of the misery, squalor and mortality
caused wherever large bodies of "con.
trabands" are centered, is fully borne
out by my personal observation here. In
one house, 226 Levee street, in this city,
no less than twentyscven inqueSts have
been held on the bodies of runaway ne.
groes since the arrival of the Federal
forces; and the amount of prostitution
among the colored population exhibits
terrible increase. Their bodies have been
freed, but their lives Of innocence have
been exchanged for slavery mere damn
ing than any which the chain or the lash
are symbol.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

JEFFERSON on ARBITRARY ARRESTS. In
the draft of instructions for the Virginia
delegates to the first Revolutionary Con
gresS, drawn up by Thomas Jefferson,
we find, in his detail of guidance, his in.
diguation thus vigorously expressed in
reference to arbitrary arrests:
The wretched criminal, if he hap.
pens to have offended on tue American
side, stripped Of his privilege of trial by
peers of his vicinage, removed from the
place where alone full evidence could be
obtained without money, without cOun-
sci, without friends, without cxculpatory
proof, is tried before judges predeternin-
ed TO condemn. The COwards who
would suffer a countryman to be torn
from their society, in order to be thus
offered a sacrifice to parliamentary ty-
ranny, would merit that everlasting in
fanny now fixed on the authors of the
act"
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

FOURTH OF JULY.-The committee have en-
gagged J. N. Reynolds Esq. to deliver the Ora
tOa. and Mr.. E b. Conklin to read the DecIs.
ration Of Independence, at the celebration Of
Independence Day in this city. The oratiun
will doubtless be iue literary production. as
the orator is a gentleman o f acknowl lodged tai
ent and fine education.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

CIRcUs.-Last night. Lee, worrel L Sebas.
tiau's Circus gave one Of their splendid enter
taiumeu.s in this city. which was witnessed by
. large and we'll pleased crowd. They will
pesfnrm again ut 2 o'clock this afternoon and
At night Let all attend who wish to see
splendid fsats of equestrianship and well train.
I'd animals.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

The estate of Matrimony" is one Of
the United States. 1t is bounded by a
ring OH one side and cradle on the 9th.
cr. The climate IS suItry till you pass
the tropics of housekeeping when So qiiaIIy
weather sets in with such power as to
keep all hands as cool as cncnmbe s. For
the principal roads leading to this inter.
esting state, consult the first pair of blue
eyes you run against.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

SARCASTIC Albany Argus says:
"Butler made bunder at Big Bethel,
showing his incapacity as II military com
mandcr, and was thereupon made dicta-
tor at New Orleans. Burnside tlattened
out at Fredericksburg, and was made
military tyrant Of the department OF the
Ohio. 1t seems to be a rule that Gener'
ais who are unable to cope with tie en-
emy in arms shall be commissioned to ex-
ercise their spleen on citizens without
arms"
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

WE are indebted to Jerry Sullivan, of San
Francisco. for iles of Eastern papers and pic
torials and late number of the Lnndun Times
Also, to R. 8. Hernandez and Wells, Fargo &
Co., for the Sacramento and San Francisco
dailies, and to Alexander Murgolten for the
Reese River Reveile.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

WANrED.-The fire on last Monday fully de.
monstrated the fact that there is something
lacking 10 our Fire Department. In such exi.
gencies as are created by cnnHagration, there
10 nothing more needed than one controlling
mind aud voice to give direction to the efforts
Of our gallant fire boys The lack of this one
thing was plainly visible on last Monday. We
want Chief Engineer. Those having the con-
terests OF the city by looking to this all-impor-
tant subject without the least delay.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

IcE CREAM.-August Ort. of the Lafayette
Restaurant, is entitled to our thanks for " vari-
ous and divers" bow Is Of ice cream, during the
tot days Of the past week. We found it to be
OF most delicious favor and exceedingly grate-
Eul to the inner man. We commend the LII
fayette to all who may wish to partake of this
luxury.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27
COUNTY CONVENTION AND
TEACHER'S INSTITUTE.

VOHE Tearhers. Trustees and all interested 10 tne
l c.u.e ~ r,lucaiion. are invited TO met 81 the
Court House in Pacrrville. MnndAy the 9Th inst
A. 10 o'clock AN tn week will be sp"nt IN va
rIety Of exrrcises such are comtion on occasions
Of similar character. II expected "' =" "acn- .n
srs In The County that they will attend and contrib
ute MI in their power to rende- the Convention IN.
structivr aud prottable. and that trustees will
cheerfulIY suspend their schools for The Wrrk' 20
.i,snd u. A. LTNDES
County Superintendent
Lima Qhih 1873
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27
x.x. ozrx A1~D oousxrr.

TOWNSHIP NOMINATING CONVENTION
Democracy Of Kelsey Township. will meet at
Spanish Flat, on Friday the Sd day Of July, At
O'Clock p. H., for the purpose Of making
toWnship nominations. All Democrats are So
ticited 70 be present. A. D. Rock,
For the County Delegation.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

FIRE.-On Monday afternoon last, smoke
was discovered issuing from the roof Of the
rear part of the Mouutj"y House. and the
alarm Of FIRE was soon given. Confidence Err.
gine Co. No. /, being in The immediate vc,n
ity, sOoD had stream upon the burning build
ing and the flames were subdued in a short
time. No one can exactly determine as to the
cause Of the fire, as from appearances 1t must
have originated between the Dastering and the
tin-roof. Loss, as estimated, about $4Oo. - the
principal damage being done to the timing on
the roof
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

"OLD CEIP."-In 1858 and 81, there was
miner residing 10 the vicinity Of Placerville.
blind of an eye. who passed by the name of
"Old Chip" Any information, left at this
ONCE. relative to bis whereabouts. will be
thankfully received.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

MAsoNIc.-There will be regular communi-
cations of El Dorado Lndge on Monday even.
ing Dext, and of St. James Chapter on Wednes-
day evening.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

Rich CoPPER LoDE.-We were shown spec
linen of ore from the Bunker Hill Copper Lode,
that is richer than any we have before seen.
The lode was discovered by Mr.. Rymer, and
Is situated near Greenwood Valley. The spec
linen shown us, was found about four feet be
tow the surface. where the "de is four feet
thick. and in it could be plainly seen virgin
A0ElnAH
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

FREE SPEECH IN lS47.-The few years
that have passed since this date and the
resent have advanced the Government a
long way toward de>potiSln. In the Mex
lean war, waggd against a foreign foe, and
where, it would he thought, greater Sc
verify of restriction would be exercised,
the Hon. Mr.. Root, of the Ohio delega-
ton since then, We believe, acting with
the Republican party-thuI expressed
himself on the floor Of Congress. We
quote from the Hon. William Jay (>on of
Chief-Ju>tice John jay, the friend of
Washington in his Review Of the Cause
and Consequences of the Mexican War;"
page $50, published in Boston, 1919, by
b. b. MuSSey & Co.:
But where shall the widow look for in.
demnity? Where shall the mother,
made chi!dleSs by this war, look for her
ind mnityy Where shall the orphan
children, whose fathers have fallen in bat.
tie, or by disease in that distant land,
look for their indemnity? Can any of
these new acquisitions, under this treaty,
indemnify them? 1t does seem to me,
sir, that in all this bloody business the
men who have been most active in it
have regarded this war only in relation to
the effect it is likely to have on future
elections, and they have not once thought
how il will be regarded by the Judge of
all. And when think of these things
thank my God, humbly thank him, that
He gave me the nerve and the firmness
to stand up here in my place and say
"nO," first and mo" last, and "no" at
all times, on every measure designed for
the prosecution of this accurSed war.
And, sir, rejoice that, when approach
the last agony Of earth, whatever other
guilt NAV press me, none Of the victims of
this war can meet me and say
"Let my fate sit heavy on thy soul to-
morrew."
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27
ReOollect. PriOe Only $25.

n. b-We have no connection with any other
sseMncy, urn or company whatever. full supply
OF Maehines, HEMMERH, Needles, Silk Twist ana
everything 4PPertainiLg to Sewing Machines. con.
etantiy on hand, WholeSAle nr Petal An nr,;.--
promptly attended to. AUt'S supplied on liberal
G sSImA MILLER 4 BUCKLIN,
Snacnines, 200 Montgomery street, Russ Block.
90" A'~"ciScO' june97 -Smp2
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

PAY DAY.-This number of tbe DENocRAr
completes the first half of the current year,
and our carrier will be around among our city
patrons bright and early on Monday with nu-
merous small bills, payable on sight, all of
which, we trust, Will be h"nored.
DENocRArIc NohINATIONs.-The Democratic
County Convention closed their labors yester.
day afternoon after harm oninus session. The
following gentlemen were nomlna'ed for the
various county Offices. and we can say with
truth, that they make up one of the best tick
cts ever presented to the people II this county.
James johnson. County Judge; Ii. c. Sloss,
District Attorney n. G. Griffith, Sheriff l..
8. Titus, Recorder; Alex. Irvine, Treasurer !;
J. B. Worden, Clerk; NJ. X. Shearer, Public
Administrator; c. C. Peirce. Superintendent
Public Instruction; T. Breeze. Coroner; VIM.
Henderson. County Surveyor; E. L. Crawford
and Samuel Fleming, Senators II. II. Hof.
meister, A. B. Bates, J. C. Mcclure, Thomas
Davidson, Assemblymeu Supervisor, lst Dis
trict, Ernest Mortensen.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

PARTY EPIrnErs. Gen. Burnside, in
an " official ord,r," says that "the press
and public men shall avoid the use Of
party epilhetS and bitter invectives." To
show he means what he says, he publish
es his order in a violent Abolition sheet
which is filled with vile epithcts against
the Democratic party. Organs Of the Ad-
mini>tration in his Department are per.
mitted to Islander and misrcpre>ent the
Democratic partyto their hearts content,
and are encouraged by Burnside in out
rageous conduct. Democrats alone are
TO be forbidden the liberty Of speech by
the blunderer Of Frederick >burg.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

REDUCTION OF WAGES The introduc-
ton of large number Of contrabandS in
the "loyal" States, is having ruinouS
effect on labor, and promises to be pro-
ductivc of much mischief The st. Louis
Republican, Of late date, says, Until
recently white men-men of nerve and
>inew, and who hoped To better their con
dition in the world by few years Of toll
were the recipients Of good wages, aud
were in comfortable circumstances. Now
the influx Of runaway and stolen negroes,
in defiance of the law, is un>ettling every
thing. And the worst of it is, poor Ia
boring men are heavily taxed to support
these worthless negroes"
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

"DoN'T you think thy son resembles
me ?" inquired an apothccary, as he intro
duced his greasy faced boy to the witty
DIR. II. Yes" replied the doctor. pre-
tending to scan the phySiognomy of each
=" Yes. | think see your lihiments in
his countenance."
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

C0EoMA TOwNsHIP.-The Democracy of CO.
tome Township have nom mated Denis Hanly
for Township Collector, aud Robert Means for
Bead OverseeE.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

This J.. ~ certify ,ha' the und-r.isDed nave used
tie Nv Ehginnd FAEtiy :, wing Machine for Sns
year Ei'h 'n'tr' saiisi.I'"s and prefer II to any
other SWING Marhin- 10 1ss. We have worked 10
constantly hufHg The Saho.. its srttit,R ae
order. We heartily TeIGAE.saS i IL, The P0blte.
AGNES sEALBY,
Nm sEALKY.
PiacervIc, May Cd, 1865 nay9nS
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

Love, like beautiful opal, is clouded
gem which carries spark Of fire in its
bosom; but true friendship, like dia.
mond, radiates steadily from its transDa-
rent heart.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

MASONIC BOARD OF RELIeF.--El Dorado
Lodge No. 2e and Palmyra Lodge No. Isl, F.
and A. n. Of this city. recently made arrange-
meuts for the formation of Board of Relief"
to consist of the Masters, Wardens and Past.
Masters of the two Lodges. On Sunday last
the Board was organized and the following off.
GERS elected l. s. Titus, President; -
Crocker, Vice President; George Rauney,
Treasurer, and F. F. Barss, Secretary.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

AMERICAN FLAGS Some of our patriotic
neighbors who love their country SD much
more than anybody else. would display better
taste by displaying flags of better quality than
they hang out. They seem to think their title
TO patriotism is established by blatant prufes-
Sions of devotion to tue government aud Aaunt-
ing the natOnal colors on all occasions; but
they are not very liberal in the quality of their
bunting, and think one edition Of it should
last forever. The man can't love the flag ex.
travagantly who fys a two-bit specimen, all
tattered and torn and discol0red, for two or
three years. General Schenck would make
some Of our Placerville patriots exchange their
old flags for new ones. were they in Bali more
and give them fits for treating the national col.
ors with contempt Bradshaw & Co., Silber-
stein and Harris have them for sale on reason
able terms, so that there can be no excuse for
not renewing their flags when they get dapi-
dated. As the Fourth of July is at hand we
shall expect to see some better locking flags
displayed on that occasion, at least
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

CoNsIsTENr-The Loyal Leaguers are
for the war and down on political parties.
In their estimation every man who is in
favor Of peace is traitor and n sup
porter Of JEFF Davis. Yet these same in.
maculate patriots recently elected man
to State Office in Rhode Island who de-
clared that this war has lasted long
enough, and am in favor Of letting the
South 60" They also defeated a candi-
date for Congress who is now at the head
Of a regiment in the field, solely because
he is Democrat. What inSolence and
baSenesS for such fellows to talk about
their love for the Union and their hatred
of political parties in this emergency!
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27
LITTLE GIANT
Family Sewing Machine Co.,
MILLER & BUCKLIN. AGENTS.
No. 2o3 Montgomery st.. San Francisco,
Russ Block
PRICE S95! WORTH $50!


THO practically develop and perfect the SeWing
L Machine art 10 t0 carry joy and Z ladness TO no
small portion OF the civilized world but to render
me Sewing Machine art iu the highest degree useful
II ID necessary:
l. To diVeSt the Sewing Ma, hine Of every loose
and clumsy attachment and every fancy and com-
plicateti continuance.
.. II must be simple in lis construction through
out. that 1t may be easily understood and readily
adjusted.
3. Il must be certain in its results.
T. 1t must be adapted to great range OF work
- most families can have but one machine for ali
kinds Of sewing.
IL should be strong and durable in all Its parts
The above and more We claim for the Little iiianl
FAMILY Sewing Machine. II is an easy task to ofrr
high sounding references and mentons-and stiIl
easier to publish nOnSenscal medal talk Of hiiTant
and nAtteTins teStimonials-WhiCh is Of no earthly
service To the buyer since the poorest machines fur
nsh them In the greatest abundance aud that too Of
necessity, to conceal their lack OF merit Tn, Little
Gisnt Family Sewing Machine has passed tI,- aery
ordeal OF all machines both high and low, for the
paA year. and the severe scrutiny Of the most skeD.
hcai, out has come out unscathed, and now stands
oefore the public As the BEST family sewing machine
In use. Cast on machines are advertised daily Tor
low ana hall prices, which are deemed worthless the
Punhe well know. We therefore. would seek simply
IN 'htelgent examination Of the merits Of our ma.
Shlnes In comparison with the high priced machines
EverS mschine warranted and kept in order free Of
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

BUH Dashaway Washing Machine If you
want TO please the ladies.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

neEOS. MORTGAGES AND DECLARA
~ uenS Of ROmSStOadS, fsS sale at .this eeses
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27
SCHOOL. AppoRr1oNMENT.

THE following ap,cr;ionme Of tie School Fund
| 4 has been made by tue County Superintendent Of
| SchOols:
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27

II you want your washing well done buy .
Dashaway.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-06-27
Ntm advertisements COsDag.
GRAND CELEBRATION

- OF THH -
EiEhty-Seventh Anniversary OF Our
INDEPENDENCE
AT PLACERrILLE.
ORDER OF THE DAY:
Al sunrise, national salute and music BY the band;
A. az A. ~ the proressiOn win form on the plaza:
under command Of the Marshal Of the day, anu
marching throug gh the principal streets oi tue NY
rslurn 10 the Theatre, where the following exer-
clses will take place
lat Music by the Band;
2d-Prayer; ,
Ath-Musc by the Band;
5th-0rstiOn
6th-Music BY the Band;
Tth-Benedicinn.
Al Sunset national salute, and In the evening Grano
i9sndRssynu OS' i.s> sS'z 0N> <aplAy Oi nre"ork''
By order Of Committees.
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-05
FROM MEXICO.

The JuareI Cabinet-Minister Cor~in.
New YoRK, Oct. 3.-Mexican dates of the
18th ultimo confirm the fact that Doblado has
been placed at the head Of the Juarez Cabinet.
He proposes that the following plan be adopted:
To conhne the war to the mountains; 10 gather
the men of all parties together and form a Ma
tional party, and to agree TO such an irterven.
tion In Mexican affairs as proposed In the
treaty of London, adding, also, the United
States; and TO disown all political acts now
done In Mexico.
Chiapas has given in Its adhesion to the
French.
Durango had been attacked by 400 Mexican
Intervenlionists, who were repulsed.
Gen. Uraga Is Minister of War, and Nunez
of the Treasury, under Juarez.
In consequence Of the American Consul al
Manzauilla having accepted an exequator from
Jobas, the opponent of Juarez, he has been re
moved by the American Government, and
Minister Corwin is instructed to put another
person In his place.
A rumor was prevalent that Minister Corwin
had received his passports, but the Mexican
papers do not make any alusion to such step
Daily national Republican., 1863-10-05
Baton Rouge YankeeiI.d.

A correspondent Of the St. Louis Republnan,
OF evident rebel sympathics, writes from Baton
Rouge, Louisiana:
Baton Rouge has degeneratcd, and is now
nothing more than Yankee village. The
greater part OF the male population have gone
into the rebel ranks, and the females have either
departed for the heart of Dixie or else lake their
snutl In the scclusiou of back parlors, where
Yankee ontcreth not. Yankee cavalry kick up
the dust; Yankee diom is the medium for the
Interchange Of ideas on the street; the roll of
Yankee drums has superseded the tinkling of
the ubiquitous piano; and the "Bonnic Blue
Flag" which bears but one single star, has
given place to John Browns Body" In
walking the streets you can almost fancy that
you can hear the sOu.d OF the hammers of the
shocmakers OF Lynn; aud the Other day, In the
course OF prospecting tour, 10 scc il there was
anything left that ! had seen before, was
electrified by coming suddenly upon sign OF
" Fresh doughDuts for SALE" Shades OF the
Cavalier and llugucnot! Fresh doughnu,s!