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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29
Cl0alxs, Cl0aks, Cloalks !. .s AT DAvIDsoN,s
.RoWERY CLOAK sToRH. '

" all the newest Paris Summer Fashions for Ladies, Misses and Children. Ladies Cloth Cioaks. from $7 .50 to $20.00. Ladies Silk Cloakss from s1U % to s50.00. Misaes Cloth Cfoaka. from $6 50 to.e10 %. Misses Silk Cloaks from $500 to SIP co Children's Cloth Cloaks, fyom $4 .00 to $IO 900 chifdren's Silk Gloaks, from s4 00to $l0 %. SHAWLS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
 in the greatest variety.
 Ladies from the country will find here the most extensive and select stock of
 Cloalxs in the B0wexy,
 Equal, and in many instances superior, ir finish ard design to the best Broadway hous es, and at two-thirds the price. Observe that whether they purchase or not,
 LADIES ABE POLITELY WAITED UroN:"
 c A. DAVIDSON,
 BowERY CLOAK SroRs, '' l. $m14 264 Bowery, NewYork.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29
Fishing Tackle.

Agood assortment of Fish Lines, Fly and She'll Hooks, Pickerel, Trout, Bass and Perch Hooks Bass md Pickerel Spoon and Fly bait,
 " . 8f-
 ALSO l Having purchased the entire stock of R. Merriman's Screw Joint Fish Rods, l am prepared to sell them at the low price of s, 50. Call early as no more of the Rods will be manufactured.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29
lNostice,

Notice -, HIS hereby given. that the place of businers A of the Farmers and Mechanics siinina Company. has this day been removed frori u.n CHESTER F. sNIIH, Prsaident. ;RrvEaius .MAssH; Secretary. \. 1s1. s.s Dse.le, lses "a soH2Ia uW
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29
Skates.

Norwich Clippers, Rockers, and Pat ent Skates, to be used without Straps. Also, Ladies' Skates.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29

$55O WORTH OF ALBUMS. The largest lot of ALBUMS in Litch- field County. Ifyou want Albums call on RIYERIUS MARSH. 4---
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29
ALBUMS.

ALBUMS.
 4 Large Assortment at the lowest Market prices, and a small lot to be sold very cheap. Call early.
 4 Neso Lot of Lamps and Patent Chimnies, not liable to break-just re- ceived. Also, Dark Lanterns"
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29
Whiskers l! WhssIxers i!

nO you want Whiskers or Mustaches ouf
 1I Grecianf Compound will force them tS grow on the smoothest face or chin. or hair cd bald heads, in Six Weeks. Price ST co. Senf by mail anywhere, closely sealed, on receipt Of price. - 'ssi,,s
 Address WARNER & co. = sss ssyi ;,..3.s ; s5 ,BEsoklEnr Nfya Xprkss,
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29
Notice.

Notice. !" HEREAS, my wife Sarah Amanda, hal w left my bed and board. this is to forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her or my account, as shall pay no debts of hel contracting, after this date.
 LAFAYETTE BARNUM. -N-" Milford, Dec. 7th, 1864. 35t3o
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29
Lazarus & Morris OPTICIANS AND OCCULlsTS. CAUTIONl SWINDLINGi

7E CHAMPIONSHIPS That youfare not swindled by persons falsely representing themselves to be our agents, who go from house to honse offering inferior Spscta. oics ou She credit of our repu ation.
 WE EMPLOY
 s@ NO AGENTS OR PEDDLERS.
 rs MT. P. H. MORRIS,
 member of the firm attends regularly ev. cry Two months and will be Ut ,..,t from whom only. in this vicinity, can their celebrated Perfected Spectacles De had. He ia 0' EXCEEDINGLY SKILLFUL -
 .S In fitting the eye, f.
 COURTEOUS AND ATTENTIVE and will uphold the acknowledged reputal Gfe7 - tion of the firm for -. : - }s. HONOR and INTEGRITY , ..E In the conduct of their business. fg Note the date of visit, and that N0PEDDLERS OR AGENTS ARE EMpfOYEff
 AA1MRWE 8 M0RRlS. 4 PRACTICAL OPTICIANS AND onUUIlsTh No. I7, Up Stairs, Hungerford gs3 COne's Block, Hartford, Conn. assf k Ffes d. --AND--- iEt azq,1 Q tl l,s st. 4 No. l84 MAIN STREET, Springfield. Msss I L
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29
QUESTIONS :!

QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTION:!
 ss le QUESTIONS
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29

EDITOR or ENQUIRER
 Dear Sir With your permission I wish to say to the readers of your paper that I will send, by return mail, to all who wish it (free J a Recipe, with full directions for making and using simple Vegetable Balm, that will ef- es, Tan, FrecKles, and all Impurities of the Skin, leaving the same soft. clear smooth q ] et,cSuJITuT.
 xI will also mail free to those having Bald Heads, or Bare Faces, simple directions and information that will enable them to start a full growth of luxueant Hair, Whiskers, or a Moustache, in less than thirty days.
 All applications answered by return mail without charge.
 Respectfully yours,
 THOS. F. CHAPMAN, Chemist,
 sm27 8S1 Broadway. New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29
.eaveJ,'g!

.IesCel,'y! |. fine assortment of Good Jewelry em- bracing the latest styles of Gents and Ladies' Finger Rings, Breast Pins,
 ,Sleeve Buttons,
 Lockets,
 Ear Rings,
 Bosom Pins,
 Sea1f Pins Ringssand :. Ihimbles,
 Gold, ,Silrcr asd Plated Chains, Watch Guards and Ribbons, Watch Keys, Charms, Gold Pencils, de-, Sc. - LSO- . . large lot of Ored Je,celsy very cheap for cash.
 STATIONERY :! good assortment at small advance on old prices.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29
NOTICE,

NOTICE. There will be m Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Farmers and Mechanics Mining Company, on the first Monday of Jan- uarY. 1865, at l0soclcck A. N. 3t34 C. F. SMITH, President. FEEDl FEED! FEEDl MEALl MEALi MEAL! FLOURl FLOURl FLOURl A good assortment of Brands. saa FIFTY BARRELS, at a small advance from cost.
 CALL ANRsEE. Flour in Barrels will be delivered to any purchaser within one mile of the Mill.
 .s, c. F. SMITH.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29


 THE peculiar taint or
 infection which we
 call ScRoFuLA turks in the constitutions of
 multitndes of men. It
 either produces or is
 produced by an en- .feebled, vitiated state of the blood, wherein that fluid becomes in- competent to sustain lthe vital forces in their vigorous action, and ''leaves the system to
 fNI .
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-12-29

No. of Policies now in force, 2,405.
 Amt of Property now insure d, sa.400, ,464 %
 Amt of Premiums charged on Books, P. los 42 l Cash Funds .................. s2,501 23
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27
PROVERBS FROM THE OLDEN TINES
Think of ease, but work on.

PROVERBS FROM THE OLDEN TINES
Think of ease, but work on.
Manners often make fortunes.
Forgive any, sooner than thyselG
The table robs more than fall into the
ditch.
Who looks not before, finds himself be.
hind.
Youth and white take any impression.
A man of gladness, seldom falls into
madness.
Children and chickens must be always
picking.
Husbands are in Heaven whose wives
chide not.
Better go to bed supperless than to rise
in debt.
The mill cannot grind with the water
that is past.
They must hunger in frost, that will
not work in heat
lie that hath love in his heart, hath
spurs in his sides.
He who serves well, need not be afraid
to ask his wages.
Marry your sons when you will, your
daughters when you can.
When the tree is fallen, every man goeth
to it with his hatchet.
lie may well be contented who needs
neither to borrow nor flattcr.
The best physicians are DR.. Diet DR..
Quiet, and DR.. Merryman.
All women are good; j. O., good for
something or good for nothing.
He who hath but one hog makes him
fat, and be who hath but one son makes
him fool.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27

A DEPOSITION BY JOSH BILLINGS. Josh
Billings, being aduly sworn, deposes as
follows:
That, most men had rutber do smart
thing than tew dew a good one.
That backsliding is big thing, espeshi-
Ia on ice.
n That, there il things in this life for
which we are never fully prepared, aud
that IL twins.
That, yu kant judge man bi hiz relig-
gun eny more than WI kan judg hiz shurt
bi the size ov the collar and ristbands.
That, the devil is always prepared tew
see kompany.
That,it is treating a man like dog tew
cut him oph short in his narrative.
That, "ignorense IL bliss" ignorense Of
saving wood, for instance.
That, meny will fale to by saved SIM
pla because tha haint got ennything tew
saive.
That, the vartues ov woman are awl her
own, but her frailties have bin taught her.
That, some people are fond ov Dragging
about their ancestors, and their great de-
scent, when in fack, their Egreat descent"
ia list what's the matter ov them.
That, woman kant keep sekret nor
let ennybody else Keep one.
That, "a little farming is a dangerous
thing" this il az tru as it il common.
That, slider brandee taken inwardly in
large quantitys is good-for rat hole.
That, 1t il better tew fail in a q noble
enterprise than tew suckseed in a mean
one.
That, a crate many folks have been ed E
dkated oph from their feet
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27

WHERE'S THE DIFFERENCE ?-Is there
any difference Letween the rebel who
wishes to organize Southern Confedera,
cy and the Aboitonist who wishes to
form a new nation? Is he not a traitor
who says that the Union shall not be re-
stored as it was? Have not the men who
control the Administration party declared
that the restoration of the Union is nei.
ther possible nor desirable? Is it not in
sulting to the intelligence Of the people
for party to claim to be "Union par
ty" that is opposed to the restoration Of
the Union?
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27

DENIES THE CHARGE.-Several shoddy
organs having stated that Judge Langdon
of Sonoma, an old-time Democrat, had
come out In support of the Abolition 60
rilA for President, the Judge pronounccs
the statement false, and says: "When l
turn my coat to support the Lincoln par
ty, it will be when l cease to love my
country a2i it's Institutions"
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27
"CHUCK ME 0UT.~

Among the first-class restaurants il
Boston is one on s. street, kept BY W.
Among the visitors who entered the place
this Spring was g. semi-clerical looking
gentleman, who ordered up a broiiet
quail and dozen oysters. While discus
sing these delicacies, he touched the bell
and requested the waiter to send the pro
prietor to him. The waiter complied, and
a few moments afterwards the semi-cleri
cal looking gentleman was in cosy colo
guy with Mr.. W. about matters and things
in general.
by the way W., what was the trouble
with that young man saw you in an al
tercation with on Friday evening last"
He contracted bill to the amount ol
81, and then refused to pay up
And what did you do with him?'
'Chucked him out of DOORS
Nothing elseH'
No; going to.law don't pay. To have
obtained two dollars worth of money by
means of litigation would have consumed
ten dollars worth of time
Then all you do is to chuck them out
as you sayG'
That's ALL
well, that may be wise plan, but
doubt it. By the way, what kind Of wines
have you got?'
'As good an article of Heidsick as you
can find in this city. Will you have a
bottle?'
'On one condition, and that is, that you
will Join me in its inhibition
with pleasure, sir
The bell was again tinkled, white
jacket appeared in the doorway, the white
jacket vanished. In moment the white
Jacket reappeared, bringing a silver top
on juvenile salver. The wine was pour
ed out, duly iced, and disposed of. In q
few moments after this w. begged to be
excused, and left his friend to finish up
the quail. The friend did So then reap
peared in the bar room. .
Where can find little water to dip
my fingers imp
In the washbowl by the looking. glass.
The stranger crossed the room, took a
wash, brushed up his whiskers, adjusted
! his white cravat, and once more sought
the proprietor.
Mr.. W., l have really enjoyed myself,
cannot recollect when have ever relish
ed wine and quail with greater zost'
Happy to hear you say So
AS memento to the little repast,
have one slight favor to ask
What is it?'
Chuck me out
'Whatn
Chuck me out
You don't mean to say you have beer
doing mey'
| don't mean to say anything else.
have not got the first red cent; and fyor
want pay for the quail, oysters and wine
you must do as said before, chuck INT
out
w. could hear no more. He made
rush to the kitchen to get the cheese knife
While he was absent our semi clerica
friend dashed out of the door, and wher
last seen was rushing north, at the rate o.
fourteen miles an hour.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27

.pus ,v,vt.HLY II ApvANcE-One Year IS; Six Months
81. three Months SO One Month payable to the Car
rer) 50 cents Single Copies, l2h cents
nVERTIsNGOne Square Of 10 lines, rst insertion, eS
r less one year s25 Business Cards. Of 10 lines less
hree months SO. hbtral discount will be made the
above yearly and quarterly Advertisements which
axceed one square
IN PRINTING-our once replee With all the modern
for the NEAT eHRAP AND lAPID execution OF
every styeOf PRINTING such Books Pamphlets Briefs
Handbils Circulars Bail TcketA Programmes Ger
tHeate Of Stock Deposit Bihsads, Cheeks Receipts
Carda, Labels, ETC., In PLATA Or fancy eolored inks
TSTICES BLANKS-AhdAVits Undertakings and Writs Of
Attachment under the new law this once; also
Declarations OF Homestead the most convenient form
10 use Just printed complete forrn n MINERS DEED.
Nlso, beautifully executed MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE.
p FISHER No. washington street. opposite Magures
Upera House. is the auhoIed Agent for the MOUNTAIN
DEMOCRAT in the city Of San Francisco All orders Tor
the Paper Advertising len with him will be promptly At
tended to.
81 1NowLroN & CO.. cOrnef'bf Mon tsomert &nd Cali
orna authorized 20 act as agents Tor the NOUN
tain Democrat, in San Francisco
H. BgowSis ths AaiAqsired gent Of the DEMOCRAT 81
eorgsown Orders for the paper advertsins or for JOB
rorh, len with him, will be promptly attended, TO-
TlIN DEMOCRAT Vi Dorado. Orders left with him will
he promptly attended to-
J. BInLrMAN Is our authorized aRent at saeramentc-
upeliate attention.
II L. pIAs IL agent for the DENocRAT at Virginia City,
Nevada Territory
orders given him for the Democrat will be promptly at
ended 70.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27


LOCAL EDIToRs' CONVENTION. Upon
this subject, "GriS," OF the Cincinnati
Times, makes tae following timely and
well.considered remarks:
We observe call for a Convention Of
Local Editors, to be held in Chicago some
time this summer. What the objects of
the Convention are, orwhat will be bro't
before it, we do not know. We will ven
ture to suggest the following subjects for
discussion: .
l. The best way to sharpen lead pen.
ellis.
2. The increasing and alarming scarci.
ty Of invitations to smoke or take drink,
caused by the heavy tax on tobacco and
liquors. These time honored customs
threaten to cease altogether unless Gov
ernment lightens the tax on the above
mentioned articles. Memorializc
8. The necessity for having established
forms for accidents of various grades, etc
These forms should be printed, blanks
being left in which to fill out dates, names,
etc. This would greatly facilitate item
iaing, and afford uniformity to the re-
portorial profession which has heretofore
been wanting.
4. Necessity for advanced rates in per-
quisites. Owing to the increased cost Of
living, with which salaries have not kept
pace, no puff, however brief or obscure,
should be inserted for less than $40. The
custom Of being favorably impressed by a
pair of pants, should be discontinued
hereafter. Nothing short of full suit of
clothes should have the least effect upon
local in these days. Hats by the yard
and boots by the box might received a
little consideration. Books, magazines
and papers should be only valued accord,
ing to weight, remembering that paper is
ten cents per pound The only papers
that would be of general utility, and for
which we would engage to employ our
entire interest with the press, are ex-
emption papers"
8. The establishment of an asylum for
worn out and infirm locals. The arduous
duties Of a local editors life are breaking
him down early. This is one reason his
salary is so small. Dying early, (reasons
his employer,) he didn't need so much
money as others, who have a prospect of
reaching a ripe old age.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27

HUMBLE as 1am,' said q bullying old
spouter, 4 still remember that I'm 3 frac-
ton Of this magnificent republic
You are, indeed said bystauder,
and . vulgar one at that
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27


RIcu.-In commenting upon the refu.
sal of President Lincoln to receive the
rebel Vice President, Stephens, and in
justifying the course taken by Mr.. Lin
coin, the New York Tribune asks:
"Whpt clause EoF our Federal constitution
authorizes the President TO receive aud treat
with deputation from any OF Our thirty -four
States as the diplomatic ENJOYS Of an inds-
pendent foreign PowCf"
This is decidedly rich, and the idea Of
Mr.. Lincoln's doing anything or not do.
ing It because It is authorized or not Au.
thorized in the Federal constitution, will
produce q smile of derision all over tho
country. The Chicago Times pertinently
asks, "Will the Tribune inform us what
clause of the Federal constitution author
ICES the President to issue proclamation
allowing one.tenth of the population Of
State to control the other nine-tenths, or
to arm servile population against their
masters, or to confscate property, or to
divide Virginia, or to arrest citizens in
the absence of martial law without due
process of law, or to appoint military
governors. or to place the military above
the civil power, or to do thousand other
similar things which have been done by
Mfr. Lincolnf The devil quoting scrip
ture was never more exactly parAlleled
than in the above case Of an Abolitiouist
quoting the Federal constitution"
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27

A JUDGE in Indiana threatened to fine
a lawyer for contempt OF court. II have
expressed no contempt for the court" re-
piled the lawyer; ION the contrary, I have
carefully concealed my feelings"
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27

A MIDDLE.AGED farmer and his wife were
enjoying an evening cozily together, when
the conversation turned upon religious
alters, which the man had open be-
fore him. "Wife," said the farmer, "I've
been thinking what happy society Solo
mon must have had in his day, with so
many wives, etc, as is represented. -
Indeed" replied the wife, somewhat
mffed. "you had better think of some.
thing else, then. A pretty Solomon you
would muke@why, you can't take proper
care of one wife"
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27
N. A. HAMILTON,

sNrY AND COUNSELOR.AT.LAW,
~ Public and Commissioner os
D.els for Nevada Territory.
.- /, Dorehur's Building, opposite the The
% ,virr. idecl2i
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27

IS one of our courts lately man who
was called upon to appear as witness
could not be found. On the judge asking
where he was, gray elderly gentleman
rose up, and with much emphasis, said
Your honor, he's gone.
Gone gone!" said the judge, "where
is he gomez"
THAT l cannot inform you," replied
the communicative gentleman "but he is
dead"
This is considered the most guarded
answer on record.
PAY the printer, that your days may
hs !o7g iAtit land.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27
G.. w. GORDON,

hTuRSE AT LAW,
.ri,v, ut. Once in Collins Building,
B street nhT29
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27
u. X. SHEARER,

a<tY AND COCNSELOR.AT.LAW,
iH,cr, at Residence. Main street, three
ac Bedford Avenue, PlacerN ilie' auio
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27
A. C. SEARLE,

ArTuRNE -AT-L AW,
u,n,i,s,' Building tup.stairs), Main street,
P.aterV.lie.
Sms
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27

iANfs JOHNSON, CHAs +. IRWIN
JOHNSON & IRWIN,
ATTORNEYS AND CoCNSELORs. AT-LAW,
once in City Block. Placervile,) will practice in
'h- Courts Of the County.
CHAs. F.. IRWIN, Notary Public.
(june95l
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27
OGDEN SQUIRES.

.N-tLOR AND ATTORNEY-AT LAW,
..... .....i II the Di-tric, Court. 0ffre-poug-
IaY ,:reet, adjoining thu Cary honse.
Danl6l .
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27
GEO. G. BLANCHARD,

,,ToRNEY .AT-LAw AND NOTARY PUBLIC,
u p, Cay III ,cG OAtely occupied hy Hume SloSsl
II Main street, Placerville lu
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27
A. III. REDS
PIONEER LIVERY
STABLE.
~ 80
WARREN g. PAGE

ID EsPECTFULLY inform the public that they arc
n prepared, at the above stand on Main street,
opposite the Orleans Hotel, to accommodate all who
may favor them with their patronage, with the best
SADDLE HORSES AND BUGGIES AND TEAMS to
be found in the City, the most reasonable terms.
-. Horses boarded by the day or week, on the
most reasonable terms.
Thankful for past patronage, we ask continu
Ance Of the same, and we shall try to merit 1t.
26lo WARREN PAGE
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27
rHE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT.

pUp,IsHED EvERv SATURDAY MORNING. BY
wz0Es & a N U ~ n Y
: .,.-,.x. W, JANuARV.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-08-27

A PrcrvRs FRoH ran Pisf.-RvsFy
days continuance Of the war adds b SR
national debt asd Increases cur taxes
which are already enOrmouA No cOun-
try can prosper which Is weighed down
by gigantic national debt tts only If.
feet is to make the rich richer and the
poor poorer. The labOring classes, in all
countries have always been the sufferers
by heavy taxation. It reduces them from
comparative independence to absolute
poverty from which they can never To-
cover. Who wants to see the white L.
boring classes Of our country reduced to
the condition Of the serfs Of Russia p
Those who do not and who wish to avert
the calamity, must unite With the Demo
cratic party to restore peace. The eelsA
brated Cobbett. 10 q letter. gtyes 9 graphic
picture of the state Of things resulting
from the paper money system Of England
adopted to defray the expenses Of the war
against France at the close Of the last and
beginning of the present century. He
reviews the causes Of distress, without
precedent aud without remedy, by which
England expiated her ephemeral Opulence
of the preceding years. Weare following
in the footsteps Of England in our blOated
paper money, in our increased taxes; and
the fate of her labOring classes will be the
fate Of the laboring classes Of our country
if the war is waged much longer. Said
Cobbett:
"The progress of our ruin has not been %
rapid Is was expeSted BY somei still the num-
year 1898. The farmers and merchants had
the appearance Of prosperity, but \ Wee do.
lusiVe appearance, produced BY the bloated
paper money. The increased taxes, and the
pauperism il entailed, carried destruction to
the very heart Of the community. The small
farmers have become day laborerB the day
laborers have gone one after the other to th the
Witnesses of so many scenes Of frugality, In
dustry, morality and happiness, have seen one
after the other the misery of their 0ccupautS
the lands of which they were formed have gone
TO swell the domains OF the large proprietOrs or
the parks Of the lately enriched. The cottages
of the labore.s have become sheds for cattle or
have fallen to ruins; meanwhile the roofs OF
the houses of charity are to be seen throughout
the country. During the reign Of Pitt and his
successors there was an immense increase in
the mansions and villas around the metropolis, |,
but during the same period how many thou
sands Of peaceful bamlets have been abandon
ed! All this has come from the pernicious
system of taxes and paper money"