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The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

Resolved. That the Democracy Of the State of
California are favor of an unalterable adherence
to the Constitution Of the United States, with all
its guarantees Of civil liberty unimpaired.
Resolved, That we are in favor of the restora-
tion of the whole American Union that we recog
nize to its fullest extent the right and duty of the
government to resist by constitutional mode rebel.
lion or insurrection against its lawful supremacy
but we recognize that right solely FOR the purposes
Of restoring It's constitutional authority and for no
other purpose whatsoever.
Resolved, That it is the dnty Of the State Of
California, as a member Of the Union, to yield
obedience 10 all Constitutional acts Of Congress and
the Federal Executive and that any individual, Of
any party, who shall endeavor to incite insurrec-
tion rebellion within her borders
and discord among her people, is traitor to her
be st interests.
Resolved, That the aim and object of the DEM
cratic party is TO preserve the Federal Union and
the rights of the several States unimpaired and
they hereby declare that they do not consider the
administrative uSurpation of extraordinary and
dangerous powers not granted by the Constitution
the subversi0n Of the civil by the military law in
States not in insurrection or rebellion-the arbi-
trary military arrest impri isonment. trial and
sentence of American citizens i'll such States
where civil law exists in full force aud reign
the suppression Of freedom of speech and of the
prcss-the open and avowed disregard of State
rightS-the fanatcal attempt TO place the negro
on IL social and political equality with the white
race-and the employment of unusual test caths
AS calculated to preserve or restore union of
the several states nr perpetuate a government
''derving its just powers from the consent of the
governed"
Resolved, That We are opposed to all secret po-
ltical org aRi1atiOns and societies, rs dangerous
to the liberties Of the people and destructive to
our republican form Of government.
Resolved, That we claim and demand as inalien-
able rights, freedom Of thought, freedom of speech,
and freedom of the press ard further declare that
government agents should at all times be held to a
atrict accountability to the people, and that all
of such agents should be liable to the full
and free discussion for the purpose Of correction by
the ballot box.
Resolved, That We deHounce and unqualifedly
condemn the Emancipation Proclamation of the
President Of the United States as tending to pro-
tract indefinitely civil war incitc scrNilc insurrec
ton, and inevitably close the door forever to res
toration Of the Union Of these States.
Resolved, II at we disapprsNe Of all Congress
sional laws tending to substitute paper currency
in CalifO' mia in place of our own metallic circula
ting medium.
Resolved, That the spirit and meaning of the
Democratic Platform of this State are comprised
in the words, 4" The Constitution as it 10 aud the
Union as IL was.'
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02

A COUNTRY WITHOUT REPTILE. Cap.
tain Hardy, R. A., writes an interesting
letter, commenting on a statement that
IN Newfoundland there is not a snake,
toad, frog or reptile of any sort; nor any
squirrels, porcupines, minks or mice
Captain Hardy says:
"Bcsdes the above mentioned dcficien-
ces, found, when visiting wfoundand
last summer, when the tire.tlies were scin.
tillating in myriads over every swamp in
Nova Scotia, that here not one could be
seen, nor was there another pleasing sum-
mer visitor Of our neTgn8oring province
the night-hawk. Considering the i'm
mense portion Of this island which is
claimed~by bogs and swamps, think the
absence of all reptiles very curious; and
plodded long and often around the edges
of ponds and swamps, hoping to see some
little croaker take header from the bank;
and by sunny slopes in the woods, where,
on the mainland, they might be seen at
every other step, in search of snakes, but
oil in vain. believe come of our com.
mon green-headed frogs were recently
transported to this island and turned out
into a swamp, such as would be general
residence for them at home, but in few
days alas! they all lay stiff on their
backs.s In fact, Newfoundland seems to
be destined to remain as it now indubfta-
bly, is-a country without reptile"
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
REDUCTION IN PRICES
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

A TTENTI0N is called to the following list Of
n American and Foreign Periodicals, for which I
receive subscriptions. Permanent arrangements
having been made by the United States Govern.
ment Tor the carry ing oil the mails from the Allan
tic States by steamer three times month. l am
ready to receive Subscriptions at much "we-
rate than formerly. The same care and attention
will be paid to the forwarding of all packages, fer
which this establishment has gained such an euVia-
bic reputation throughout the Pacific Toast.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
II E r M 8 ::

Clubs Of twenty or over can have address put on
each paper for an additional charge Of ten cents
each.
For every club oftwenyan extra copy will be added
for the getter up Of the club
For every club Of fifty, the Semi-Weekly. and for
every club Of one hundred, the Daily will be sent,
when requested, in lieu of the extra copies Of the
Weekly.
Additions TO clubs may be made at any time at same
rates Papers cannot be changed from one club
to another but on request OF th9 person ordeIing
the club, and OF receipt of fly cents extra, sin
gle papers will he taken from the club and sent to
separate address.
All orders must be accompaL lied by the Cash.
Address THE WORLD,
feb20 50 Park Row, New York.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
4 H e N A N .

Il man . bit the better
For his riches and his gains,
For his acres and his palace,
II his Utmost heart be callouS!
IL man . whit the better!
And II he is not bit the better,
For his Golfers and his mines,
For his purple and ine linen,
For his vineyard and his winea,
Why do thousands bend the knee
And eringe In mean servility,
Ifa mans no bit the better
Is man bit the worse
For lOwly dFesS Of rags?
Though he own no lOrdly rental,
II HE heart 10 kind and gentle,-
Il man q bit the worSei
And IL mans no bit the worse
For poor aud loWiy stand,
Even for an empty pocket
And brawny working hand,-
Why do Thousands pass him BY
With proud and scornful eye,
II = mans no whit the worse
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02

< JrDaE Interrupted CGrran in the
midst Of speech, when an ass began to
bray under the window, by saying: "pne
at time. Mr.. Curran, if you please. ~
Presently the Judge began his charge to
the Jury, and the ass began to bray
again, when Ourran remarked "Does
your lor6shlp hear q remarkable echo in
the court
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
BRIDGE NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
!, = vii apply 70 the Hon Board of Supervisors Of
81 Dorado County, California, at their regular
ing April next, for renewal Of license TO keen a
Ioll Bridge across the Middle Fork Of the Cosumnes
Kiver' at BuEan's Bridge, for one year.
IT,. O., ,... JOHN BAKER.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02

LNR0M SACRAMENTO TO AUBCRN STATION
IL IN TWO HOURS.-On and after October 18th
the passenger Of the above named roads will bt
run AS follows:
Win leave Sacramento at On A. NJ, l and 4 P. N.
Leave Folsom at ~ A. M, and 5h Pm.
DOWN TRAINS
Leave Auburn Station at and lOH An
Leave Folsom at l A. M, IL NJ, aud 5k Pm.
ON SUNDAY one train only, leaving Sacramento
at 81 A. NJ, and Auburn Station at lUH AN.
The 6& A. " and P. N. trains running through to
Auburn Station.
Passengers for Placerville and Carson Valley will
take stages, and for Lincoln, change cars at Folsom,
on the arrival Of the 81 A. NJ train, and those for
Auburn Station retain their seats.
Suitable arrangements having been made for the
reception OF freight at Auburn Station, it will here
after be received at sacramento for that point. For
ratas Of toll apply at the office.
TICKET OF F1CE, opposite the cars, on
Front street, under the What Cheer House.
decl3 J. p. ROBINSON, Sup'.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
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SUMMONS,


OTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County az n ~.
- SIN Justices Court, Placerville TovS"a,-
The People OF the State Of California. Il n -
TIN SAITH, Defendant, Greeting:
You are hereby summoned to appear Aefnr. -.
my ONCE In Piaeerville Township, Of The Co.n,. :.
Il Dorado on the 18th day OF February, A. nt4fIS. y
At II O'Clock, A. NJ. to Snswer unto the eomni:.
A. Reid, uho sues to recover the sum Of one -.
dred and forty eight so 100 dellars upon an 49,.
for horse feeding. &C., when Judgment win y ~
against you for the said amount tsgesher vitS -.
II you fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff Or any Constable Of n Dora a r..
ty Greeting Make legal sSrvice and return 49,
Given under my hand, this 16lh day Of Tebrrs-,
A. d. 1864 JOHN RIIesi 70
Justice Of the Peace in and for said Townsli
1t appearing, by the aGidAVi Of PIaiutR thaa -,
Defendant, upon whom this summons Il 70 h aerv-1
has departed from this State. and that . ea1a, =
action exists against him In this case, on me1ias =
Plaintiff, 1t Is ordered that service Of the feFeeS-
summons be made by publication In the NoSsisIs
Democrat, . newspaper Published In this eoanlV. q
three months, and that . copy OF Eaid sumHoss 4.
mailed in the postoce, addressed to said Desenl..s
At Virginia City, in the Territory Of Nevada.
This 18th day Of February, 1884.
JOHN BUSH.
feb2O3m Justice Of the Peaoe,
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT,

eB- Those who have hitherto patronI.ed M are
SATISFIED that what We have above announced Is
strictly correct; those who have not ret paTonised
US, need only make one trial 50 Be convinced. We
are 0oth PRACTICAL rRISrERs, and fully capable OF
fulfilling to the letter all We promise here
GELWICKS T. JANUARY,
PAoFREToRs.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
!, WRaRW nATgAh-ORY.

Rany, vhits msa pFO@ptly rally
ylsias IssE pssls 70 martial irsI
1s4H tE4ss14 men eAsgally; Lt4-
Garry soathWard sword and Gre.
Keep year ehsins % bright a. others,
s)zh WAS ygH rixnk 90 yesg bEothsT's'
Moant the eonqusror1s cory car
Y. . Baae - hattie f6T ths RiEgsIy
Fight the izht out fbr The niger,
Give youy hardy hmbs and Vig0r
p Te the lake, ef the~aF' -
C,s,, vu-r vssSoa's bsttsrrd sAntteFSs
Peg ths dosT hst 70 the JAmb.
lietsa uhers the cannon mutters'
Thsn marsh Of With Unels Sam.
.Eotsa gs<S Ssatefei bone and sAneW,
&~5 xsSySEsial spirit in you
A.. ,-efas.TsAs6 sEaEVe IN AsEds ear,
rIgkdng fSF the grateful nigger,
~ the 1eyal alAVs, the niger,
Whfls the job Crews Otill bigger,
with the burden Of the war.
Let The share rust In ths furrOw-
0oro the soil with shot and shell;
Ply the torch in town and borough,
Where your faneied foOmen dwell.
Forge the sickle to = Saber,
Rab the farmer Of his labor
GFain-aelds can't your march debar.
Forward for the ahackled niger,
Onward for the grateful Niger,
Heed not scoaeT or intTIguer,
IT'S the Watehword Of the war.
Oueneh the hrs on labor'S altars--
Hush the elack Of loom and mill
Who at rust or ruin fAlters,
% the bond slave has his will!
Let the keel rot in the haTbot;
ShOpmau, seek your country SrbOr,
PToAts are not up to par.
Hire up champions for the niRRer, y
Buy the freedom Of the niger,
Don the psa'gTeen Of the "leaguer,"
Braes up tight the thews Of war.
Heed not warning hands uplifted,
For the teaFs that orphans shed,
Ask not where the cause has driNed
For which heroes might have bled.
Lend hand TO riVet faster
Chains a freemen-bring disaster
On thd1oil whose son1 you are.
. eeOuIge the white man for the Niger,
eeourRe nation for the Niger,
To ruin, not 10 right 1t, eager,
With the poisoncd scourge Of war.
Move away the elingipg fingers
OF your sister, friehdUf love;
Chase away the thought that fingers
OF home Of peace and love.
Drown 1t in the call Of battle
In the hurrying eannon's rattle
In the hustle, press and jar
OF the battle for the Niger,
Raging 1Og the darling niger,
Let not heat nor winters ngor
Check the progress Of the war.
Rils up fer your childreu's children
All conquered peoples hate.
Sink land In debt that till then
Never felt the taxes' weight.
IN exchange for rihed purses,
Garner In the widow curses;
Shattered limb and ghaStly scar,
Manned in battle for the Niger,
Scared in warning for the Niger,
While natiOn's guilt grew bigger
In . eauseless, fruitleSS war.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.

THE history of these great Remedies is the most
Il wonderful medical revelation thatthe world has
ever known 1t establishes tie almpOrtant fact
that wherever, and in whatever shape internal dis
ease exists, the disinfecng, searching and healing
properties Of the Pills fully equal TO its suhjecton
and cure, and that, with the Ointment, they
The Great Ambassadors of Health to
All Mankind.
This is not history written by man or even
derived from the experiences Of one nation. 1t con.
sists OF compilation of the testimonials from the
sick OF every country-an unimpcachabe reco ri,
the Ike OF which has never been adduced in favor OF
any discovery or inventinn since time began.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02

THE w o II l. d to which the New York
WEEKLY ARGUS has been united, has to-day
ave times the aggregate circulation Of any Demo-
weekly alone more than 100000 subscribers and
constant purchasers, and reaches at least half .
million readers With the steady increase in crcu-
latIon which II now enjovs, these numbers will
be doubled. Nothing less than this should satisfy
those who believe that tine only dotAt OF restoring
e0S Union and the ~~SA-~'@- = e - - =
over q now distracted and divided country, lies in
Wrestling power from the hands Of those whose ia
natIcsm has helped to provoke, invite and prolong
the war aud that to accomplish this end, no means
Is 90 effective as the diffusion, through able and en-.
terprsing newspapers Of sound political wledge
among the working men, the thinking men, and the
voting men Of the North
Enterprise, industry and money will be liberally
nNnnnheh To make
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02

A WIT once asked peasant what part
he played in the great drama of life II
mind my own business" was the reply.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
FOREIGN PERIODICALS

Subscriptions received for all the San Francisco
dailies, at publishers prices.
Any Newspaper, Magazine or Review not men
TONED in the above list will be furnished to order.
Orders for Books, Music, Fancy Articles, &c, fl,ed
promptly at the lowest market rates. Subscriptions
payable invariably in advance Address
j. STRATMAN,
JuIySo News Agent, San Franciseo
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
CULTIES

Is invited to test the regulating and restorative
powers OF this harmless but effective preparaton.-
At the two eochs of life ia which the female system
undergnes the most important and critical changes,
the Pills will prove positive safeguard against evil
consequences They also confidently recon-
mended as a specific in every disorder to which f..
males are exclusively subject
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
These Mighty Healers, World-Known
and World Tried,
ARE A BOON TO THE SICK.

The want of a sterling medicinal to meet the ills
and necessities Of the suffering portion Of humanity,
and one entirely free from mineral and other delete
rious particles, severely felt til this allpower ful
medicine was uSherea into the world; II0lloway's
Invaluable Pills have become the HOUSEHOLD
REMEDY of all nations. Their attribute is to PRE-
VENT "a well rs CURE; they attack the radix or
root of the complaint, and thus, by removing the
hidden cause of disease, renvigOrate and restore
the dropping energies Ofthc system assisting nature
in her task Of vital and functioiiarY reformation
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

OFFICE P. AND 8. v. RAILROAD COMPANY
%-r-- Placerville March Tth, 1854. I
NOTICE Is hereby given that the
&4Rf 10Th Assessment, Of Ten Dollars per
- Share on the Stock of the Haccrville
0kS11 eand Sacramento Vallev Railroad Com.
pany, 10 due and payable at the ONCE
OF the undersigned in the City of Placerville El Do
rsdo County, California, within t6IrIy days from
date.
All shareholders are requested to make payment
on OF DeIore tnat tme, or such assessment will be
promptly collected in the manner prescribed BY law
N. A. HAMILTON
marhlzJ Secy P. and V.R R. Co.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
miscellaneous anbtrtistng.

The Largest Mills on the Pacific Coast.
GAlway. on Hand,
Granite Flour,
Bay State Flour,
Granite Self Raising Flour,
Bay State Self. Raising Flour.
Bakers Extra Flour,
Graham Flour,
Rye Flour,
Buckwheat Flour,
Barley,
Ground Barley,
Ground Wheat,
Wheat,
Bran and Shorts.
Middlings,
Hominy,
Corn Meal,
Pearl Barley.
~ Orders from distance promptly filled.
Z. STOCKTON,
Proprietor.
Folsom, February 18th, 1ss4-sm
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
DISORDERS OF THE STOMACH

Are the sources Of the deadlieSt malades. Their
effect is to vtiate all the fluids OF the body and to
send poisoned stream through all the channels Of
circulation. Now, what is the operation Of the Pills?
They cleanse the bowels regulate the liver bring the
relaxed or Irritated stomach into a natural condi-
ton, and acting through the seCretive organs upon
THE BLOOD ITsELF chaKge the state Of the system from
sickness to health, by exercising simultaneous and
wholesome effect upon all its parts and functions.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
Legal advertisements.
SUMMONS.

OTATE or CALIFORNIA, County osuuy.
- 6S. In Justices Court, PaeeTviIa - IsssAde,
The People Of the state Of CaIifoRnis. ~ SssSAl
CROeS1N, Defendant, greeting: : %AAh4s4k3
YOu are hereby summoned 70 apNAaS h.a
my ONCE In PlaceTville Township, Of ~ ~ .
n Dorado, on the Vlh day Of January. y 80 n
10 o'clock, 4. n, 70 answer unto IL -.xgste
William Knox, who sues 70 recover the 49,
one dollars, for work, &C., - . earpentev ). -
and to foreclOse and for the sale Of eerfs,-
In Plaintiff 3 complaint named, ana Il 49,.
upon the Sa1ne for said work, &c,-Nks- ~. eeai
will be taken against you for the ssl6 49,
aethey 1itA fqSl-. te ~--s 49,
To the Sheriff OF any Constable a. - s@
County, Greeting Make legal service - .g...s'
hereof.
Given under my hand, this AtA day Of Ja,-.. "
D. 1854. JOHN ETtsssy \
Justice Of the Peace In and for saIS TSSsss.
It appearing, BY the affidavit Of said P,.,.,,...sl
said Defendant has departed from this -.
now resides out Of the same, at some pIacs -,
to Plaintiff, and II appearing that eanss ~
exists against said DeiendAnt-It is orA.e.S - -
service Of the summons In this cause, ~ - ~
hereto attached, be made BY the pubiiea1s.s
same in the Mountain Democrat, a newsass 9 y
lished in this Couaty, at least once q veeS "
space OF three months when such vervs.. -
deemed complete and that copy Of ssiS s..ahe III
be deposited In the PoStofhce Sddresscd = -.
Defendant.
Given under my hand, this 4th day Of J.n,...
l0oa. JOHN BUSH, ~
1ShS-om 'ustics Of the Peas.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
BE IT UNDERSTOOD
BILIOUS MALAD1Es. &C.. hc.

That the above statements at all times be YER
fled by the written testimony (extending through a
quarter of century, Of tens Of thousands of un-
impeachable witnesses
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02

In whatever form disease attacks the liver it is
repelled and extermnated by this searching painess
and irresistible curative Bilious remittents bilious
pnrging, and all the ordinary disorders OF the organ
Indicated by pain in the right side and between the
shoulders yelowness Of the whites Of the eyes weak
ness and debility, &c. are relieved and removed by
the remedy, with ceerity which asonishes the suf
crers and their friends. Let the sick whom the fac
ulty have abandoned, resort with confidence to this
powerful anti-bilious agent, and restoration to
health and activity will be the unYarYing result.
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
PROSPECTUS FOR 1884.
TIE WORLD
Union of the World and Argus.

An Independent Democratic Daily,
semi.Weokly ana Weekly Newspaper
The mountain Democrat., 1864-04-02
DYSPEPSIA, DIARRHGA,
WEAKNESS, &C, &C.

w 6AhN ESSS &C., &C.
The terrible bodily and mental pangs which char
acerEe dyspepsia are at once mtigated by the Pills
Darrhoea constipation, head ache physical prostra
on, nervous tremOrs, hot flushes, spasms, affections
pfthe kidneys, hemorrhoids piles and, in fact all
Internal complaints, from whatever cause arising
give way before the sautary influence Of this extra
ordinary remedy. As specific for dyspepsia and
the disorders connected with It, or growing out of IT,
the Pills always to be relied when every other
medi:ine and mode OF treatment has utterly failed
HoAo,ray's FiUs are The Best RsmeoIv kDo,ru in
the World for the joll0Cin0 Disedses:
Asthma, Dyspepsia, Headacb
Bowel Complaints, Diarrhea, Indigestion
Coughs, Dropsy, Influenza
Colds, Debility, Inflammation.
Chest Diseases, Fever and Ague, Inward weak-
COstveness Female COMPLAINTS ness
Liver Complaints, Low Spirits, Piles
Stone and Gravel, Secondary Symptoma
Fcnereaf Anections, Worms Of ali kinds.
~ CAUTI0Nl-Noae are genuine unless the
words Holloway, New York and Londnn," are dis
cernble as Water mark in every leaf Of the book
Of directions around each box the same may be
plainly seen by holding the leaf to the light.
handsome reward will be given to any one rendering
such information as may lead to the detection of any
party or parties counteFfeitiu,' the medicines or
vending the same, knowing then. TO be spurious
+sSold at the mandatory Of Professor Holloway,
" Maiden Lane, New York, and by all respectable
Druggists and Dealers In Medicine throughout the
United States and the civilized world, in boxes et 80
cents, 20 cents, and 81 10 each.
20 There Is considerable saving BY taking the
larger sizes.
N. B-Directions for the guidance Of patients in
every disorder arcafixed to each Box. Istp19yll
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-29

ILLINOIS CLAIMS THE BANNER. Eve.
~ loyal man Is proud of the young giant,
Illinois, aud The glorious endorsement she
has given her ilustrious citizen and the
great cause he represents. Her majoity
exceeds the expectations even Of the most
ssnguine friends of the Union. The Chi
cage Journal says that if their soldier. in
the Geld had been allowed to vote al the
late election, sthey would have added So.
600 or 10000 to the $4,000 Union ma
joritpon the home vote, and the State
would have been foremost in the great
battle for the Union at the polls, as she
has been in so many of its we'll fought
fields. 1t may be safely claimed that,
with the vote Of the soldiers, the Union
majority in Illinois would not be far from
$4,000.
Massachusetts gives by far the largest
prcpor.ionate majority, but she had no
Egypt 10 redeem from " darkness
most profound"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-11-29

I@ An erroneous impression has gone
forththat General Sheridan has been cred
tied the senior Major General in the reg
ular army of The United States, and that
be has actually taken up Gen. Me CIellaus
rank along with his vacated position
Army officers, and those acquainted With
the regulations of the army, need have no
explanation of this matter but the mass
Is may not understand the subject per-
feotly, and hence we give the relative
rank ofseseral general officers of the reg
ular army as they appear upon the official
rolls:
/. Lieut.. Ger. U. 8. Grant.
2. Maj. Gen. Fl. w. Halleck.
8. Maj. Gen. w. T. Sherman.
4. Mai. Gen. Geo. C. Meade.
5. Msj Gen. P. H. Sheridan.
6. Brig. Gen. w. s. Rosecrans.
Z. Brig. Gen. g. II. Thomas.
8. Brig. Gen. w. S. Hancock.
Then follow number of others who
have been appointed to the rank Of briga-
dier, who are yet to be confirmed, az is
Gen. Sheridan 10 his rank as fourth Ma.
jor General in the regular army. His
commission and rank date from Novem.
Der 9Th, consequently any one appointed
previously is bis superior in rank.