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The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

INCIDENT OF Tue MISSOURI REBEL RAID.
During the recent advance Of the rebels
towards Jefferson City, young man in
charge Of store near Beuf Greek Bridge
was subjected to a novel mode Of treat.
ment by the invaders, and one not alto.
gether agreeable to person Of strong
temperance proclvities. Two rebel horse
men first dashed into the town and called
at the house Of Colonel Reese. Their
summons was answered by young lady,
ard to their inquiries as the whereabouts
Of the Colonel she replied that he had left
for Washington two days previous. They
intimated that they had important bust
ness with him, and after stating who and
what they were, bowed gracefully to the
young lady and dashed away. They then
proceeded to the store of which the young
man alluded to had charge. After few
words Of conversation they asked him
who he intended to vote for, aud he re-
piled tina; he thought favorably of Nc
Clellan. They responded 10 the effect that
they hoped he wouldn't do any such
thing; that they preferred to have Lin
coin elected that they "knew Lincoln
WIS u-u IOOi, out ulun KNOW 80 wen
about Mcclellan" that he might be
smart man, and that the South might not
be SO sure Of success under him as under
Lincoln. Having expressed themselves
in substance as above, they called for
whisky, and liberal supply of the article
vas brought forward. Of which they par
took freely. Every time they drank, how
ever, they insisted on the young mans
joining them and drinking an equal quan-
tity with them. Not being accustomed
to such strong potations, the young man
soon fell into a state Of Inconsistencies,
and while in that condition his rebel vis-
itorS took their departure. AS soon as
they were out of sight, a few Of the lady
friends Of the young man came to his res
cue, and finally succeeded in restoring
him to consciousness. He had barely
become sober, however, before another
party Of rebels dashed into town and sub
jected him to like mode Of treatment,
and after them another party, SO that for
a period OF four days he was kept dead
drunk for the great portion of the time.
He relates his experience now with q
great deal Of sober earncstneSs.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
rae laasAlavsIll OF PolItlos.

Demagogues have afflicted the United
States as they afflict all liberal govern.
ments. In the North faction Rrst reared
its Gorgon head when some ardent Ma.
sons abducted William Morgan 10 the year
1915, In Western New York. Morgan
after taking Masonic oaths, turned traitor
to his Order and printed book to expose
the secrets Of Masonry. He vas worth
less, tAithtess> Rnt-A GeW ,Masons without
the knowledge OF the FrSterRity at large
abducted Morgan and in som Smysterious
manner disposed Of him. Pretended sym.
pathizers set all New York, Pennsylvania
and the Northern country in q blaze
against MasOns. These fellows agitated
until they built up a political party in
Western New York, which was afterwards
called the /" Infected District. On this
anti. Masonic storm William H. Seward, q
very young man, rode into the Senate Of
the State Of New York. Anti. Masonry
lasted about nine years and was made up
Of rs excited party as the negro emanci-
patton party Of to day. 1t carried men
into fat, paying Offices.
After anti masonry was worn out an
other faction came into existence in New
Pork. This was anti rent. Although
anti.rent elected Governor it died preIna.
turely, because it was plain violation Of
contracts and would not bear discussion.
William II. Seward svmpathzed with and
headed antirent. lnasmuch as isms, ties,
ologies and schisms were found to be DO.
tent to carry elections, William H. Seward
mounted for his next hobby negro free
dom. On this fanaticism he killed oi
Henry Clay for President and broke up
the venerable old Wing party. which was
a national, conservative party. Having
destroyed that party his coast was clear
for . sectional Abolition party.
The results of Stewards abolition arc
before the country. Dismemberment and
disunion are what abolition costs the peo.
pie. The waste of this war in men and
money is incalculable. Anti masonry
and anoti.rent were the legitimate pro.
gentofS of political abolition. 1t was a
day OF disaster to the United States when
the discovery was made that faction would
pay better than patriot, m Lincoln il
nominal President. Seward is the Ma
chiavelli Of modern abolition. A great ma
tiOnal dcsturber Of the peace of the nation.
II Lincoln is reelected Seward is Presi.
dent for another four years; not President
of the whole country, but President ofthe
North. Democratic Press.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

TgE "three wise men Of Gotham" al
whom Paulding sung years ago as myths,
have been discovered. The Journal OF
Commerce says one of the New York city
papers, which is not fond of the Admin
istration, has lately been publishing the
Declaration of Independence" in install
ments, 1t is popularity Of that iu'mor-
tai document that some Of its sentiments
are not wholly inappliCable to men and
times since the American Revolution
The Editor thought it was too strong to be
read all at once,and so gave 1t out by bits.
Three men, who intend to vote for Mr..
Lincoln next Novmeber, happened to be
looking on a copy Of the paper to which
we refer, in ferry. boat the other day
The regular daily allotment Of the Decla-
ration met their gaze. 1t had no caption
or other marks to show where il came
from. Being "loyal'' men, they read
passages like the following with indigna
ton and astonishHent.
He has obstructed the administration
of Justice erected multitude Of new
offices" affected to render the military
independent of and superior to the civil
power"-"cutting off our trade with all
parts of the world"-''depriving us in
many cases OF the benefits Of trial by ju.
ry," etc, etc.
Infamous I" said Lincoln man No. !.
"Treason !" said No. Q.
"The writer ought to be hanged u
said No. 8.
"rhe King Of England thought so too, "
added quiet gentleman at their elbow ;
"for it is the Declaration Of lndepen'
dence!"
Exuent .he three Lincola men into the
ladies' cabin.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

IT is . curious subject for weu now to
reflect upon as to what win be the aims
and occupations Of the millions Of men
A>x In arms after their present occupA.
ton is gone. Doubtless we viii have
from ten 10 twenty thousand engineers,
who will claim railroad building and ca
nal digging, ,tunneling and balloonipg. min.
ing and torpedoing, and vast pum6er Of
other things. as their especial forte and
many Of them viii briRg high sounding
titles 10 their aid IS guarantees Of their
superior capacity. From this down to
The hamblest In position, men will strive
70 bFisg THAR experience during the last
three years to som4 useful and Temuner.
ate application fear, in mot cases, to
little purpose. Little knowledge can be
gained in war that will be useful II roace.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

NeGRoES BEFoEB WAFTE MeN.--On
Royal street, Alexandria (VA) recently,
three white sOldiers, With ball and chain
attached to their ankles, were guarded by
= negrO-whiIe they were cleaning the
stPeets-the negro seated upon a door
step, smoking cigar. and reading the
Washington Evening Star.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

THERE never was, says the Sonora
Democrat, in the history Of the country,
such class Of blood. thirsty fanatics as
now rule the nation. They possess none
of the fine feelings Of human nature
their ears are deaf to the cries Of distress
and misery they have no compassion
for the poor and oppressed of the land
Their sole delight is in blood and carnage,
rapine and devastation. They read with
delight the accounts Of the wanton de-
struction of the homes Of helpless women
and children in the South by our soldiers
gloat over the tidingS that thousands Of
our fellow. beings have gone down amid
the carnage of battle, and hold high car
nival at the recital Of the revolving acts oI
negro regiments turned loose upon I'M
protected, dvfenceless women. The ma
tion is drunk with blood - madness has
seized upon the people = their hearts are
turned to stone. o, when shall reason
and humanity hold sway once more in ouT
unbsppy land!
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
R.nCAsr ror LoyALrY.-A captain

BAD CASE or LoYALrY.-A captain in
tho eighty eighth Ohio regiment, engaged
in provost duty at Camp Chase, has been
placed under arrest for having one Of his
men, who died several months ago, placed
to the credit Of . quota 10 distant town
ship, and drawing che bounty for the re-
cruit. II anything could add to the inla'
my Of such an Get il Is the fact that the
dead man was the natural son Of the OF.
ficer, who had his dead body mustered
into the service and credited as recruit.
for which he drew the local bounty.
rOhio Statesman.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

ABOLITION OPtNIoN o. IRIsHMEN.-The
Atlantic Monthly for October contains a
brief review Of Robert Dale Ovens last
production. From il, on page 6I9, We
make the following extract:
Fortunately. as matter Of fact, there are no
obstacles 70 the citizenship of the Southern ne
gro, greater than those 10 tbs way Ofibe aver
| age foreign immigrant. The eman cipated negro
is at least a. industrious and thrifty as the
Celt, takes more pride in selfsupport, is Ear
more eager for education, and has fewer vices
II ls ImpDsSSble tO name aly StANAns@ ~ II q.
quisites for the full rights OF citizenship which
will give a vote TO the Celt and exclude the ne
gro.
A more dastardly and cold blooded in.
suit was never offered a great and noble
people. Is there an adopted citizen or q
descendant Of such, whose blood does not
fire at its prruSal? Let It be read, that
all men may know the sentiments Of the
disuniOn and revolutionary crew. God
help the country when such wretches are
permitted to taint the mad or political at
mosphere with their hellish teachings.
The adopted citizens, particularly those
Of Irish birth, who would support party
maintaining such views, are unworthy Of
the race from which they sprung; they
deserve any fate that can possibly await
an ingrate. There is no depth deep enough
for such degradation.
We have always known Of the intense
hereditary hatred OF AbolitioIists to the
adopted citizen, but we never gave them
credit for the bOldnesS evinced upon the
negro superiority. The Atlantic Monthly
is the recognized exponent Of the policy
Of the Administration in view of which.
where is the adopted citizen who will en-
dorse such policy. What will the half
million Of soldiers Of European birth, who
have battled for Lincoln for three years
and upward, say TO thisH What will that
distinguished band of brothers, the loyal
Irishmen of San Francisco, say We
envy the feelings Of no man who would
permit such deliberate insult to be COM
mitted with impunity. The ignominy cast
upon a race has ceased to be ;lcasaIt. -
The magnitude Of the outrage has made
it national. and as such must be met.
We regard the announcement of this
last platform Of the Administration as
what may he expected in the event of the
success Of the AbolitioniSts. In the trou.
blvd mirror Of the times we behold the
shadow Of a coming struggle which can
only end in the determination of the great
mass of American citizens, or the exrir.
patton, root and branch, Of that scorpion
nest Of traitors who have dcbauched the
genius of the Country. 1t cannot be
claimed that so infamous prOpoSitI"n as
the Atlantic's, was enumerated without
authority or TO be excused on the score of
military necessity. 1t is cool, DELIBERATE
feeler, promulgated to test the pulse Of
the nation. Its authors aud its advocates
will ere long be able to know, that how.
ever degraded aud broken the country
may he, there is still redcemng spirit
left that will vIndicate its character and
restore its greatness. - Argus.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
BEAR MOUNTAIN MINING CO.,
Ocean District, Salmon Falls Township, FL Dorad
County, State Of California

NoTfCE is hereby given that at a meeting Of the
~ Trustees Of the said Company, held Oh the 4th
day Of November, 1864 assessment OF two dollars
share 90 feet to the share), levied on the
capital stock Of the Company, payable Immediately,
to the Secretary, at his ONCE, Tukeys Building cor
ner J and 5th streets.
Any stock upon which said assessment shall re-
main unpaid on the 9th day of December 1864, will
be advertised on that day delinquent; and, unless
payment shall he made before, will be sold on the
l7th day Of December, 1864, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at
the Office Of the Company, to pay the delinquent as
sessmeu, together with the Of advertising and
the expenses OF sale.
The above assessment is levied by the Board for
the purpose Of covering all previous assessments,
from the organization OF the Company to date, and
all moneys paid Qp stock assessments heretofore
will be credited on the stock on which 1t was paid
This order OF the Board is to make the present ad
vertiSement and sale OF stock in keeping with the
laws OF the State, the Board satisfied that all
previous sales are illegal.
GEORGE p. WARNER, scc'y.
Sacramento, Nov. 7th, 1864.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

Gov. pISRPONT again charges General
Butler with theft. This time, the Beast
stole . dozen bottles Of brandy from q
private sidebOard, and . silver tsA-caddy
from an old lady, and appropriated to his
own use the orphans fund Of tho city oi
Norfolk. Butler answers oil these charg.
es Of theft BY calliog Governor, Pierpout
"dis'oval"
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19


OrR ROYAL PRESIDENT. A Philadelphia
miscegen paper gives an account Of six
tcen.WhecIrd car, just finished, for the
widow maker. 1t is the most elegant and
costly institution Of the kind ever seen in
this country. 1t has sleeping apartments,
parloT, and Sccretary's office, and the
ornamental work, execntei by artists spe.
cially chosen, is beyond conception gor-
grous. Thus it is that our royal ruler
proposes to prepare for his next four
wears reign, il in the meantime ali his
"plans" work just as he expects them to.
The total COS; of this new royal eXtrava.
Sance is eighty thousand dollars" The
grotesque appearance that Old Abe will
make in this ncw and elegant car can he
more easy Y imagined than described. A
gentleman Of this city, who called upon
hin last Summer at the White House, du-
ring the very warm weather, found him
sitting in his room with nothing on but q
shirt and pan,aloonS, and his bare feet
sticking out OF the window! The royal
joker declared that he was trying the cx.
pertinent to see if it would not cool them!
Whether he intends to travel around the
country in his new car, III the same style
Of refinement remains to be seen. A fiat
boat with one pole, such as he formerly
owned, would evidently be more in ac-
cordancc with his antecedents ana habits.
/ But, we suppose, he thinks he must get
up something to dazzle the eyes Of his
suhjects-the poor. bascborn thrallS who
lay down their rccks for him to trample
upon. Washington rode into New York
on horseback when he was inaugurated
President Mr.. JefTcrSOn refused to ride
in a carriage from lis residence to Con.
grrSS, and trudged his way on foot like
the commonest workingman going to his
daily labor. But now a vulgar butfoon,
who grins CHASTITY jokes over the grave OF
the Union, rides in Sumptunus sixteen.
wheeied Car, at Gust Of $50, ,000 of toll
and sweat of the masses, Are not the
people robbed sufficiently now by his
taxes and his excuses his conScriptions,
detectives, Provost Marshals, Assessors,
Collectors, ETC., but they must he taxed
for sumptuous car Of royal masni6cence,
with Furnished parlor," costly " sleep
ing apartments" its elegant Secretary's S
office, such as no King, Emperor, Gar,
Kaiser, or even despotic Caesar himself
ever INDUCED! Where is the manhood
of the American people?
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

And, in accordance with Law and an order Of the
Board Of Trustees, made the lst day Of October,
1864, 50 many shares OF each parcel Of said stock as
may be necessary, will be sold at auction, at the Of
hce Of the Company, at Duncans Store, on the 18th
day Of November, 1854, At O'Clock, 2. NJ, Of said
day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, to-
gether with costs Of advertising and tho expenses Of
the sale.
3. A MoSELY, ssey.
Duncan's Store, Nov. Cd, 1s64.-td
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

IL 1860, Lincoln received 1855, ,469
votes-aRainst 2,sl8,74l cast for Doug
las, Breckinridce and Bell. The States
not now in rebellion gave Lincoln l,844,'
59S; Douglas, ,803, ,00S; Breckinridge
4l9,03l and Bell, 944, ,S02 IA majority
against AbolitiOnism Of ll6, ,406.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
Ell DORADO EXCELSIOR GOLD
SILVER AND MINING
COMPANY,
Location Of Works-Centreville District, Fl Dorad
County, California.

NOTICE is hereby given that. at meeting Of the
N Trustees Of said Company, held on the 9th day
OF November, 1854, an assessment OF ten cents or
each share OF stock was levied, payable from date
in coin to the Secretary, ut Folsom.
Any stock upon which said assessment shall re
main unpaid on the 10th day of December, ls64, will
on that day be advertised as delinquent, and, unles
payment is made before, will be sold on the 24tl
day Of December, 1854, to pay the delinquent as
sessment thereon, together with costs OF advertising
and expenses Of sale.
By order OF the Board Of Trustees.
NJ. C. DAVIS, sGc'y.
Folsom, Nov. 11th, lS64.-iw
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
AARON KAHN,
HIGHEST MARKET PRICE

ESOpHD, ON THB OolLB1 ROAD. nsas ~
IL MnFtTyAs Station, patss. eortlibiRg eoId dealA.
Tbs owner can ri The eAme y. deoeriblnak 3 An1
payfnf Sof thts advertisement -.
e. nn the road. J. g GoSa.
HcMuTtsyIs 6.St:eu, o. 50, IstA -sIn>
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
BOOTS AND SHOES !

Ladies' Cloth, Kid and Calf Balmoral
and Congress Boots;
Gentlemen's Sewed and Pegg6d Boots
and Shoes; Buffalo and Rubber
Overshoes;
Ladies' Rubber and Felt Overshoes;
Children's ana Misses Boots and Suoes
of every variety;
Boys and Youths Boots and Shoes of
every quality;
Mems, Women's and Children's Slip
pers, splendid assortment by far the largest and
best in E Dorado County for sale at the very lowest
prices,b by
CHAS. D. PETIT.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
Filming @pmapanits.
COsUMNEs GROVE COPPER MI
MING COMPANY,

N OnCE.-rhere Is delinquent upon the following
IN described stock, on account Of Assessment No
T. levied on the Sh day OF August, 1864, the several
ahnrehoIdera. A foifnRa: ----------
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
GAVE GOLD, SILVER AND COP.
PER MINING COMPANY.
PairnIaH IIistrfnN n nnrahn County CaliEornia

A SSnesMENr No. B.-NOtics Is hereby given that
IA At u meeting Of th0 Board Of Trustees Of said
Compsnyt held e FairplaE, the 3lst day Of oct.,
1854, and assessment Of forty (SDy cents on each
led payable Immediately 10 o. g. Gold or silver coin,
70 the Treasurer at his otaco in Fairplay.
Any stock upon which Said assessment shan ~.
main unpaid % The o0Ah day Of NOvsmbaT, 1884 viii
9s advertised hat day as dsllnqaant and unless
6ayment ehall - as 6aGoFo, Wln b ella % eaEur.
pay ITth day Of Dscamhsr, Ieet 10 pay said dslin.
dUent a1so@nssA. tagsihsr VIII OasS of adVsEtisns
and e1D6aos 81 eals.
b order sf tAs Beard 0f TEusl4ss.
WI. FELKBR, Sss'y.
FaiTplSy, Nov. ~, I06A-<~.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
MATHENAs COPPER, GOLD AND
SILVER MINING COMPANY.

NOTICE There is delinquent upon the following
IN described stock Of the above named Company,
account of assessment No. Z, levied October 1st,
1861 the several amounts set opposite the respective
shareholders names, as follows:
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19
Gentlemen's Clothing !

Gentlemen's Clothing
TuST RECEIVED "A Splendid Assortment Of all
eJ the NEW STYLES Of
CUSTOM-MADE CLOTHING!
The special attention OF purchasers Is invited to
my large stock OF
Fancy Cashmere Suits,
Fine Black Frock Coats,
Black Doeskin and Beaver Pants,
Fine Silk, Cloth and Velvet Vests;
Black and Colored Hats, all kinds,
Fine sewed and Pegged Boots.
Davis q Jones' White Shirts;
Fancy Travelling Shirts;
Flannel and Merino Undershirts and
Drawers,
Check Shirts. Jumpers, Overalls,
Indian Tanned Buck Gloves,
Houston, hastings & Co.'S Driving
Gloves,
English Hosiery, ETC., etc.,
All Of which will sell, FOR CASH, at
SAN FRANCISCO PRICESI
Call and judge for yourselves.
CHAS. D. PETIT.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-11-19

Agent for Ell Dorado County-ROBERT
WHITE, Chemist, at Medical Hall, Msin Street,
placerville. fsspsans
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-02-20
Legislnffye Summary.

In THE SINATE, on Friday, February 1Sth
the following bills were passed: To amend
section AZ Of the Code; The bill to provide
for tho relief of soldiers families, with the
House amendments thereto.
The following new bills were introduced:
10 provide for the taxation Of maDufactur-
ed material remaining on hand more than
year; To remove the county seat of Pike
county from. Waverly to PiISeton; To sup
ply the State Board of Agriculture with
stationery at the States expense; To add a
proViso TO section 13 Of the act of March
IA, 1881, relative to incorporating original
surveyed townships, so that the Trustees of
religious societies shall distribute the reli-
gions rents In proportion to the number of
the denomination in the township.
/ The vote by which the Senate refused to
adjourn from Saturday next until Tuesday
was reconsidered, and the resolution to adj
journ was adopted. Mr.. Willett moved to
take from the table the following resolu-
tton:
Rssorvsd, That Il be and q hereby ,made tho duty
tions 10 inquire what legislation IL any is necessary
70 prevent secret political societies circles leagos
clubs In this State. and report BY bill or other
The Senate refused to take up the resolli-
ton by the following vote:
Those who voted In the affirmative, were:
Messrs. ConueIl, Converse, Gass, Gunekel,
Hovells, Loudon, Mauzy, Nc cBurney, New
ton, Stanton, Wickham and Willett--I2.
Those who voted In the negative, were.
Messrs. Curtis. Devin, EgglestOn, Hall,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-02-20
The Daty Of am Opposition Party.

1t may reasonably be demanded of an op-
position party that it shall be patriotic. 1t
has no light to embarrass the Government
in the discharge of necessary duties. When
the country is engaged in a just, or even an
unjust war, patriotic opposition will not
permit the honor of the country to suffer,
or its safety to be imperiled, by withhold
ing necessary supplies. But when needful
men and money have been voted, 1t is its
right, it is its DUTY, to hold the Administra-
ti0n responsible for wise and honest ap-
plication of these resources. There is no
period when the public interest requires
the Government to be watched with
greater vigilance, or held to O stricter ac-
countability, than in the midst of great
war. Never. at any. other time, Is its pat
ronage SO great, its expenditures so profuse,
and the avenues by which corruption may
enter SO numerous or SO tempting. A war
breeds swarns Of eormorants and specula-
tors, as dead carcasses breed vermin. These
harpies and spectators, crafty, greedy, un-
scrupulous, have only to secure the COM
plicfty or connivance Of the appointees of
the Administration to acquire sudden for
tunes at the expense Of the people, whom
the war will sufficiently impoverish without
their aid.
1t is the proper business of patriotic op-
position to check such abuses, and to insist
that the war shall be conducted with pru-
dence, wisdom, and such economy as is con-
sistent with yigor. To accomplish this mis-
sion, an opposition party must be allowed
great freedom Of scrutiny and boldness of
speech; for detection and exposure are its
only weapons. Vigorous and scathing re-
buke, which makes corruption tremble, can
never be either offensive to honest men or
damaging to an honest administrations
Ke1n York WoaId