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True Democrat., 1863-03-11
VaIIandigham's Speech :.

We publish to-day, to the exclusion of almost every thing else, the celebrated speech of Judge Vala.laigh anl in the United States House of Rep resentatives. It is certainly one of the abest speeches that was ever uttered in the Congress of the United States, and it will be long remembered by the people of the South as well asby the con: sery ative people of the North.
 It exposes the designs and the perfdy of the Lincoln administration, and the abotionists in their true colors, and is really unanswerabe vindcation of the South in seeking protection from unutterable ruin and misery in separation from an Gbgltioais q and foaatical government and people
 As for Judge Vallaudi gham's ideas of a recoa- styuction of the union, they may be very pleasant for the entertainment of northern democrats, or pillow break the shock that will be felt when the fact of final separation is presented to the north ern mind. It is not to be expected that the north ern people will at acquiesce i'll the idea Of a final separation, but that they will indulge in thousand theories of restoration and reconstruction, before they can bring themselves to the horrible thought of acknowledging the independence of the Southern Confederacy, and agreeing upon bound sry line of separation. They must of necessity come to that point slowly and by degrees.
 Let them indulge in all such ideas, So far as we are concerned, the amusement is innocent The South formed its resolve when 1t took the first step, and all the blood and treasure expended by the southern people have been for final separation from the uraqnicqI 5SmS of the North, and to noth. Ing but separaton-broad, deep and final separa tion-wll they ever consent. This is of indepen lence, it was forced upon us and ilde pendent and free we must and will be- Compro misses were scornfully rejected by the northern peo pc, when compromses were possible, and might have saved the union. Now, they too late.- This war, so unjustilab!e, wicked, so iendish, has Ilid bare southern view the northern people, in T of their corruption, depravity and hypoclicy, and made further fellowship with them a matter able, just and a christian people, and they never consort with a nat;on of plunderers, towards ~and hypocrites Of the fellowship Of such men IS Vallandigham, Franklin Pierce and Thos. Sey. rnour Of Connecticut, would be proud, but with Lincoln, Chase, Beecher, and their stripe, who largely preiominate at the North, we cannot, with any degree of security selfrespect have any thing whltever to do.
 The day for reconstruction ia past. It is gone forever, and the northern people, no matter how reluctantly, must at ast make up their mind to te inexorable fact. They cannot subiugate or exter- mlnate the southern people-they cannot fight forever-there must be an end of all this one day, and that end must be eternal and everlasting sepa- ration
True Democrat., 1863-03-11
HEADQUARTERS ARTILLERY CAMP,
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Nedr LitLe Rock, March 1, lS63}
 The editor of the True Democrat will please publish the following:
 The officers of the artillery corps of Hndman's division, Trans. Mississippi army, whose names appear below, understanding that our esteemed commander Maj. Gen. EIindman, has been reliev- cd of his command in the Trans Mississippi army, desire to express our high regard for him a patriot and as aI: officer. We believe it due to him that we make this public expression, while misrepresentation and calumny are endeayorng to eiaeken his reputation.
 To the officers md soldiers of the army who nave shown themselves proficient and attentive to tneir dutes he has cndeavored to be just and kind. To the incompetent and derelict he has been, as he should have been, as severe as military law.
 If this army has failed to accomplish the results that were anticipated, the cause of the failure we believe is not to be found in the incapacity of Gen. Hindman.
 There is tribunal upon which Gen. Hindman may safely rely for vindication, and from whose verdict there is no appeal, that of the GOOD GERS and rruR SOLDIERS of his command
 Signed
 BE. WILLIAMS, Adt. Art. Corps; It. J. N. SulrHEE.
 Capt W. D. BLOCKER, It. JAMES Cook, It. J. H. ZIMMERMAN, It. EDWARD VIsART, Asst. Surg, T. s. HARRIS.
 Capt. JOHN c. MARSHALL, It. F. 5. WILLIAMS, It. w R. DOUGLAS.
 Capt. C. B. ErrER, It. ). c. ARNErr, Lt w. K. JACOBS, It. E. c. DELoScEy, Surg J. JOHNSON.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11

D Tie lamoes gunboaf, Indianola, ran past v k .urg oc tac l ght ot th- If h ult.. during d del-e fig. Two other boats attemped to fass at tle same tune, but were discovered and 90 badly d m ged, they had to return. Twenty-seven men were killed on one of them. The Indianoa has since been taken by the Webb and the Queen Of the West The commanders of these boats learn ing that the Indanola had passed Vicksburg, and was coming down, started down Red river to find her. As they reached the Mississippi, they saw the federal vessel in the stream. The Webb u and struck her glancing blow. then passed on up stream. The Queen then struck her and turned her partially around, that she lay across stream. By this time the " ebb Lad turned, and came down stream under full head of steam, striking the Indianola amidsliips when the latter went under.
 LArER.-The Memphis Bulletin of the Sd, gives 6 circumstantial account of the surrender, not tse sinking, of the Indanola, and says she was Friday afternoon at W.arrenton, not injured.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11
JEROME B. LEwIs.-1n our issue of ebruary 4th,

JEROME B. LEwIs-In our issue of February 4th, we mentioned report that MT. Lewis, of Van Buren county, had gone to the ayhawkers, and was acting with them. Last week we received g communica- ton from him, indignantly denying the statement and denouncing it as false and calumnious. Since theu Mr. Lewis has visited this city, and after an investigation by the military authorizes, t WAS found there was nothing to substantae the report. So far from acting with thcm, NIT. Lewis regards the iarhaw kers as encmi,s of the human race. and Is in favor of dealing wiih them summariiy. Hay ing given currency to tie report, which proves to be unfo lnded, we take pleasure in correcting it, and setting JEROME right before the country.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11
Address to tho Troops ot 6tnomanS
 Division.

ComRApRs:--I this day reliDquish command over YOU, and will soon leave this department. / I applied to be relieved and ordered eise"here. Uhis was not because of any dissatisfaction "itn You. No commander was ever more sincelely attached to his officers and men. Y ou nave oe seryed that attachment. It will live ln my near' AS long as that heart shall beat.
 Nor was the application based on the belei tnaI n your feelings were unkind towards ne, persohan,y or officially have never sought your good wih' WI, except by the honest discharge of my duty. | he consciousness of that has made me feel mySeii eli titled to your friendship and confidence; and there has been nothing heretofore to justify aoup' 'liS they were fully given me. If there had been' tle memory oft would be etfaced by your spontaneous and unbought manifestations of affection as thlS time of parting. .,a Saying-what have thus said, you will be saas- fed if refrain from all alluson to the true causes of my departure. Perhaps there will be a time when they may be considered, and then honest men and patriots will do me justice. l am content to wait.
 Comrades, nay heart is too full to say more'- May God bless you, and enable you always to serve your country worthiy'
 T. c. HINDMAN,
 Major General.
 Official: R. c. NEWTON, A. A. G.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11

A TEsT FOR ExrorrIoNkRs.-Who ho are ex- tortioners? has been the question difficult to answer. The proper test has been at last dis covered. One of Georgis's brightest jewels, who has sealed his devotion to his country by his blood, said in private conversations "The man who is richer at the end of this war than he was at the beginning is an extortoner."- This is the true test. Every true patriot will give his time, talents and money to the cause of Southern independence. This is no time for making money; especially when it is made by spsculating upon the necessities of the people :; and that is the only manner in which it can be done now.-Athens Watchman.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11
Official: R. c. NEWTON, A. A. G.
GRENADA, MIss., Jan. 20th, 1863.
Id the Litk!e Rock True Dens0crdt.

To the LitAe Rock True Dem0crat.
 1 have lately been transferred from the 3rd Mo. regiment infantry, to the I'd brigade as Its chaplain, by order of Col. Cravens, command' ing brigade. 1 entered upon my duties the 10th Dec, am greatly encouraged from the numbers iu attendance upon divine service, and also rom the good order and interest manifested. have cotton together many of the professors ot re- Hgion and organized |" an army church of the 2d brigade" Christian men take hold of 1t readily, and the iinpcnitent approve of it most heartily. The officers of this brigade show q marked respect for the Sabbath, and religious services, and are disposed to give chaplains all the encouragement in their power Let friends and kindred at home rest assured that tnelr loved ones in the army are not entirely neglect cd as regards their spiritual and eternal well fare, but on the other haud take courage, and with US lift their prayers on the pnior ot falth to the giver of all good, for blessing upon this brigade. If they will only Jon us, the bless, ings must come.f Men are frequently converted in the army, and your worthy servant has bap- tised many.
 Brother Chamberlain, chaplain of the 2lst Arkansas volunteers is laboring faithfully, and and he will not go uurewarded. 1 shall vlslt the sick and wounded soldier, ard if he IS call to his final account, enquire as to hls prepara- ton to meet it, and endeavQr to point him to the Saviour, and give him all the consolation the word of God affords, and then convey the facts to tis family CT friends. Although there IS A vast amount of wickedness ill army, there are many faithful christians who do their duty, and as such are respected by the most abandon ed. We frequently have very Interesting prayer meetings. Former days are thought ot, the re- ward in the future. and the teal Of gratitude IS often seen coursng its way down the cheek of the hardy soldier. He is still the same gem erous noble soul of former days and the trials of the present only proves his faith and hope to be real Let all christians at home pray for us, write to us and give us a word of encourage rnent and mutually help each other on to our rewards. And if we meet no more on earth UP theIe we'll meet to renew our song of praise.
 A friend to the soldier,
 C. ". ROGERS, Chaplain
 2nd brigade lst division Prices corps,
 Army of Miss, and t. La.
 Exchanges will please CODY.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11

Col. A. T. RAINEY-Ths gentleman, formerly a citizen of this State and once representative rom Union county, is now stopping at the Anthony House. Col Rainey went to Virginia, with the Texas troops, at the commencement ot the war where he remained in the service until after the seven days battle before Richmond, in winch he was severely wounded in the left hand and arm His numerous friends in this State will be pleased to hear that he has 80 far recovered as to enable hi m to return to his command.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11

How TO MAKE LARD CAyDLEs.-To every 8 hounds of lard add ounce of nitric acid and ihe way of making Is follows: Having care fully weighed youslard, place it over a slow fire or at least merely melt it then add the acid, and mould the same as tallow, and you have . clear beautiful candle. In order to make them resemble sperm candles you have only to add a small portion of white beeswax.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11
Exchanges will please copy.

NoRTHwEsrERS FIRGINIA.-The abOli- tcn general lIilroy, is carrying things with high hand in Northweste n Virginia. He has assessed tax upon the inhabitants et Tucker county, to pay for certain pretend ed robberies perpetrated upon union men by guerillas, and upon their failure to comply with the demand within a certain specified period, threatens to put the fol- lowing order into execution:
 "If they fail to pay at the end of the time you hay c named, their houses will be burn- ed a.d themselves shot and their property all seized. And be sure that you carry out this threat rigidly, and show them that you are not tritling or to be trhcd with.
 You will inform the inhabitants for ten or fifteen miles around your camp, on all the roads approaching the town,upon which the enemy may approach. that they must dash in and give you notice, and that upon failure of any ono to do so, their houses will be burned and the men shot"
 This document has been or will be sent to President Davis. The people of the Northwest ueed protection from the mcr- cenary Yankees who are robbng them of all they can lay their hands upon, and then charging the crime upon Southern men.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11

sg- We are authorized to announce the Hon. WI ". FLOYD as a candidate for Circuit Judge of the 4th judicial circuit. composed Of the counties of Perry, Yell, Pope, Johnson, Franklin and Crawford.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11

"GoIN PERMisKus." ."-Durng the time when Kirby Smith was supposed to beleauguering this city, the colored population were in cons dition of agitation not second in demonstrative. ness to that prevailing among white folks. An incident took place al one of their war meetings which should be recorded. The able bodied col- ored men were debating the propriety offender ing their services to the gogernmentas volunteers for the war. The prevailing impression had been that they ought to do it, and their patriotic emo~ tions were at high African temperature. But before the vote was taken, tall, and very black fellow, produced sudden revulsion of feeling by delivering himself as follows: I'm in favor ot goin', and will go in mint if we go permiskus with white men. I'll tell you why I'm for goin permskus. live go permiskus we'll have fair play. But let lem git reg ment all of niggers and dey put lem in de fore front ofde battle. and bofe sides kill every one of 'em. say so sah lroling his eyes around the audience, )and' l ain't goin' dat way sAA. ain't goin step
 less go permskus. No sah." And the able and eloquent Ethiopian subsided, and solemn sen- sational panic followed. The eyes of the assem- bled darkeys shaped white and wild at the idea that to go in any other way than" permiskus' was certain death. And, as they thought the chance of goin' permiskus" were not brilliant, the meeting adjourned without taking action. Cincinnati Commercial.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11
sss-The editor of the Knoxville Rcqi

Efys- he editor Of the hnOXVlIe 1LcJi5ler re- lates the following touching incident:
 !. After the battle of Shaspsburg we passed over 8 line of railroad in central Georgia. The disabled soldiers from Gen. Lees armies were returning to their homes. At every station the wives and daughters of the farmers came on the cars and dist ributed food and wines and band- ages among the sick and wounded. We never shall forget how very like an angel was a pret. ty little girl how blushingly and modestly she went to great rude, bearded soldier, who had carved a crutch from rough plank to replace a lost leg; hogg this little girl asked him if he was hungry, and how he ate like famished wolf. She asked if his wound was painful, and in a voice of soft, mellow accents, Can 1 do nothing more for you? am so sorry that you are 50 badly hurt; have you 8 little daughter, and won't she cry when she sees you?' The soldiers heart was touched, and tears of love and gratitude filled his eyes. He only answer ed, " l have three little children. God grant that they may be such angels as you With an evident effert he depressed desire to kiss the fair brows of the pretty little girl. He took her little hand between both his own, and bade her "good-bye, God bless you.' This child will always be better woman because of these les sons of practical god-ke charity stamped inef- faceaby upon her young heart.
True Democrat., 1863-03-11

Capt. C. B. TILnEN, It. E. F. CHAPPELL, u. \A. LEssEuR Ls J C. HoUGH, Surg. THOMAS LAVE It. WIS. HueHzY, It. w. A. MILLER
The mountain Democrat., 1863-10-31

At a regular communication of Georgetown
Lodge, No 25, F. and A. Masons, held on the
evening of October Gath, 1868, the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted:
WHERRAs, II has been the will and pleasure
Of the Supreme Grand Master of the universe
that our truly beloved brother, George w
Rupert, one Of the members of this Lodge, be
removed from this, our earthly brotherhood
to share, as we trust, in the happiness and glo-
ry of that heavenly Lodge above, where He
Himself evermore presides.
And, whereas, this Lodge, feeling deep griei
for the loss itself and the fraternity have sus-
tanned. aud entertaining the livelest sympathy
with the relations of our deceased brother in
this sad bereavement, is desirous TO perpetuate
a record Of the respect and affection in which
his memory is held by those who are left TO
mourn his death.
LIST. Resolved, That, by this affecting call
from our midst Of one whose upright, charita.
BILE disposition and wAsN heart had deservedly
won the respect and regard Of all who knew
him, aud who, EW pears past, has been a work
man among US, this Lodge has lost most dill
igen1, useful, beneS oient and true-hearted
member
2d. Resolved, That the members of this
Lodge will long afectionately cherish the mem.
ory of our departed brother, endeared TO US, as
be was, by the many excellent qualities which
adorned his character, both as man and Mason,
and mingling their sorrow with that of his af.
flicted relatives, they beg to tender them their
most heartfelt sympathy and coincidence.
Sd. Resolved, That. as an additional testi
monial of respect for the deceased, the mem
bers of this Lodge will wear the customary
badge of mourning for thirty days; that the
furniture and jewels thereof be shrouded in
black for ninety days, and that copy Of this
preamble and resolutions be entered on the re-
cords of the Lodge.
4tb. Resolved, That copy of this pream-
BILE and resolutions be sent, under seal Of the
Lodge. to the relatives of our departed brother,
and that the foregoing be published u the Pla-
cerville Daily News and the Mountain Dem
ocrat.
The mountain Democrat., 1863-10-31


FACTS FROM THE RECoRD.--John P. Hale,
New England Senator did, in 1850, offer
in the Senate of the United States, pc.
tition for the dissolution of the Union,
and did then and there boast that he had
offered eight petitions for similar pur-
pose. William H. Seward, President
LincOln's Secretary of State, in the Senate
of the United States, in 1850, voted for
John P. HOlc's petition for the dissolution
Of the Union, President Lincoln's Secre.
tary of the Treasury, Salmon P. Chase,
in 1861 in the Senate Of the United States,
voted for John P. Haie's petition for the
dissolution of the Union. The Republi-
can party, without a single dissenting
voice, approved their course. These dis.
unionists are at the head of the Admins
tration, and are shaping its policy so as
to bring about final separation between
the North and the South, and while do.
ing so they hypocritically profess to be
unconditional Unionists. How long will
the people be the dupes Of these match.
less traitors?
The mountain Democrat., 1863-10-31
SUMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA. County Of n Dorado
~ Justices Court, Kelsey Township.
The People Of the State OF California, 10 Anton
Peterson, Defendant, Greeting:
You are hereby summoned to appear before me At
my ofice in Kelsey, Kelsey Township, Of the County
Of n Dorado, on the Sd day Of November, A. d.
1858, ct 10 O'Clock A. VI. TO answer unto the com
plant OF ". Burke, for the recovery Of the amount
OF eighteen Is 100 dollars, when Judgment will be
taken against you for the said amount together with
costs and damages, II you fall to appear and an
SWer. n
To the sherid or any Constable Of said County
Greeting: Make legal service and due return hereof
Gwen under my hand this eA.h day Of October, A
D. 1868 LOUIS BORNEMAN
Justice Of the Peace in and for said Tow nship
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of n Dorado
1t appearing TO my satisfaction, BY AfadAvit fled
that the above named Plaintiff has just cause Of a..
ton against said Defen liant, Anton PeterSon, and
that said Defendant Peterson cannot be found amer
due diligence IL Is therefore ordered that service Of
summons herein be had upon said Defendant, A. Pc
tersOn, BY publishing the same in the Mountain
Democrat, = newspaper published In the City OF
PlAcerville in said County for ten days from this
day, Ah the expiration OF which one the service
shall 6e deemed complete; and also by mailing To
said Defendant, A. Peterson, = copy Of said SUN.
mons At his last known residence, NEAR Kelley, In
said County OF Il Dorado.
Given under my hand, at my ONCE In said town
ship, this s4th day Of October, 4. D 1883.
L. B0RNEMAN,
44-9tl Justice Of the Peace Of Kelsey Township
The mountain Democrat., 1863-10-31
EXECUTORS SALE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that, in pursuance Of an
IN order Of the Probate Court Of 81 Dorado Coun-
IT, State Of California, made the 26th day Of 0c-
tOber, 1858, in the matter Of the Estate of SARAH
HARVEY, deceased, and BY virtue Of the terms and
directions Of the last win and testament of the said
deceased, the undersigned will sell atpublic auction
to the highest bidder, for cash, In parcels descT
bed, subject to the confirmation Of said Probate
Court, at IL O'Clock H., on the
26th Day Of November, 1858,
IN THE TOWN CT COLoMA, on the premises de-
scribed, all the right title and Interest that said
Testatrix had, at the time Of her death, or which
said Estate may have since acquired by operation Of
law or otherwise In and to all that certain real e.
tate and premises described as follows, to Wit:
In II Dorado County, State Of California, in the
Town Of OolOms, on the south side Of the road lead
ing from 0Osoma to Uniontown, being at the west
si5 Vi Ire Ire zo77I GGOio, Sd;oiliDk ts property
Of }. Wilder on the east, being House, Lot and
premises upon which the deceased formerly resided,
Also, House and Lot in Chinatown in said Town Of
oOloma, with all rights and privileges belonging
10 the eaEne.
At the same time viii also be sold IarRe amount
Of psrHonAl property, belonging 70 ihe Esst8 Of de-
ceased, consisting Of household and kitchen hurni.
ture, wearing apparel, &c. = s--a--.
Terms Of Sale-Cash upon confirmation Of sale BY
Court. ROBT BELL. Executor.
Piacerville, Oct. SlTt, lsS8.-ts
The mountain Democrat., 1863-10-31

WE have serious thoughts Of going over tc
Austin, some morning before breakfast, on @
whaling expedition. Should we do so, we ad
wise the Faircbild family to stand from under
and havetheir armor on in the right place
We are in splendid GgbtiDg trim and shall at
tack the "immiuent deadly breach" without
bianchipR and fully determined 10 win. We
can only be diverted from the expedition by
the regular reception of the ReveilIe. and if the
boys that sound it desire their days to be long
and to have something good to fall back upon
they'll send it regularly.