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Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

AGRIcULTURE.-The present season
has been most favorable for the agricul-
tural interests of our state, and this
year California will yield an amount of
produce Unprecedented within her an
mails, and in proportion to breadth, un-
paralleled throughout the Union. Ac-
counts from other districts of the -four
ishing state Of the growing crops, as
well as what has come under our own
observation, lead US to the conclusion
that almost enough will be raised this
year for the wants of our population !;
in another year, when more attention
shall be given toAhe wheat crop, and
Touring mills be erected, we will pro-
duce everything to render us indepen-
dent of supplies from other markets.
The occasional rains, serviceable to the
miner, are invaluable to the farmer,
and everywhere their fertilizing influ-
ence may be observed. In lone Valley,
the garden spot of our county, the
quantity Of land under cultivation this
year is very large. The Valley com
prises about $500 acres, and about 1900
acres are under crop. Wheat and bar
ley have been put in, and large tracts
Of the latter have already attained a
most luxurIant growth. One patch is
nearly three feet high. The cold wea-
ther has not had an injurious effect in
this locality.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19
MURp4Y's CAMP, March lG, 1853.

During the week, some of our oldest and
best citizens have left our community for
their homes in the Atlantic States. Messrs.
Booth, Sears and Cady, partners in the
rich claim here have departed, taking with
them, no doubt, liberal share of our great
staple. The other partner, Mr.. McElroy,
remains. Our camp continues peaceful
and prosperous. The Water Company is in
successful operation, and indeed industry
and prosperity are SO general that the cur
rent OF events flows along, not being rutled
by single complaint.
However, we are not without topics of
discussion. The revolving wheels of time
are ever brining up something new. 1t is
said, coming events cast their shadows be-
fore. And l know of no character so ner-
vously anxious with regard to whatthe
fates are about to evolve; so much afraid
OF shadows, or who grasps so wildly at the
floating straws, as your full fedged politi-
clan Let but breath ruf1e the calm sur
face of events, and every sail is set to catch
the breeze No effort is spared to manu-
facturc capital for ulterIor objects The
mere discharge of the ordinary duties of
his station, is made the source of self glori-
hc 4tion Already has commenced the plot
ting and planning, the wire Iulling and
uutton holding, to ensure success for some
of the we'll Laid plans of mice or men,"
Offices are chosen and of course duly secur-
ed; members are e.ected to conventions
and indeed everything isso nicely arranged,
and 50 naturally, too, that the necessity for
an election next fall is altogether superse-
ded. l do not think it right to be more ex-
plicit at present, lest should be the means
Of making things 60 "wrang" You will
hear all in good time, and in the meantime
rest assured that the country is safe
Yours, NC.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

SALE OF A RICH CLAIM.-During the
past week. the valuable claim of Messrs.
Booth, Sears & Co., situated at Murphy's
Camp, known as sthe rich claim" changed
bands, these gentlemen having sold out, to
return to their homes in the Atlantic States
There were four shares; three brought
$500 each; the other $4,000. We do not
think richer claim can be found any
where. These gentlemen have worked it
since 1851, and the daily produce has usu-
ally been reckoned by pounds. We under
stand that Mr. McElroy, one Of the late
company, intends remaining here.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

ANOTHER EXPEDITION. - The evil
effects of the present tenure of mining
claims in this county, is daily becoming
more apparent. The worst feature is
the wandering habits which it induces.
1t is useless to point to an isolated case
as proof that claims may be obtained
which afford something like permanent
employment. The great feature Of a
miners life is change. That is indeli-
bly, stamped on the present system.
Hence we find so many persons emf
grating to Australia, leaving a country
whose placers are infinitely richer, as is
clearly proved by a comparison Of the
exports Of gold, the rates Of labor, and
the prices charged for the necessaries
6 life. From this also arises the coun-
tenance and support which er6wild
scheme for prospecting expeditiqa is re-
ceive from our miners. yFitnes9 the
excitement here at one tim with regard
to White River, and ther Sonora, and
now another has beep-strreed whose
object is, to raise G,ty to go off some
hundreds Of miles some place where
somebody knows gf I'D is in great abun-
dance. We advise our friends to be
carried away with no such idle tale.
Let them remain by their claims, and
they will make much more than by run
ming away in pursuit Of any Of the va
garies which may arise out of our pre-
sent restless condition.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

The .dltG Of Wednesday contains a
bill on the Miners Convention ques-
ton, which it says is likely to become
law. We would insert the bill this
week, but it came to hand rather late.
We like it very much, and wish to see
i: pass. Its very good for . beginning.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19
MINERS CoxvrSrIoN.-The Alta o.

MINERS CoNvENTIoN.-The. .AItG of
Wednesday has an article on the sub
ject Of Miners State Convention, in
which it is stated to be extremely doubt
ful whether such convention will be
called by order Of the Legislature. Al
though wishing for meeting Of miners
to discuss their own affairs, interchange
sentiments, and suggest Improvements
in the present system Of tenure aud
size Of claims, we have already ex-
pressed ourselves unfavorable to the
calling of such convention by Legisla-
tive authority, open to all the counties
who may conceive themselves interested
in the matter, as that would embrace
every county in the State, and thus ma
ny persons would have seats in such
assembly, who have no practical con-
nection with the mining interest. We
are not anxious, either, for the speedy
calling of State Convention. There
is yet no settled, specific plan recognized
as a point around which the refcrmers
can rally. We are aware, from person.
al experience, that the present arrange
ment has large majority of the miners
in its favor, because the great bulk of
our population have no interest, no sym
pathy in the progress and prosperity Of
the State, and are here merely to pick
up fortune and go home to spend it.
Therefore, it is all hurry and scramble,
with self-denial Of the comforts Of life,
relying on the "good time coming" to
make up for their present lack of enjoy
ment. AT the same time, all freely ad
nit that if this country is to be settled
and become like other States, people
must have a permanent interest in the
lands which they labor. We want
population who will make this State
their home to induce them to do so,
there must be placed within their reach
real, substantial advantages. Why per-
nit agricultulists to own lands, and
forbid miners? What is there in the
administration Of the mineral lands to
cause such apprehension of conse-
quences! Nothing whatever in detail,
but what can be fully provided for by
plain, practical common sense. Why
encourage system which drains this
country Of its resources, and carries the
gold away to enrich other lands? What
is this but introducing on American soil
the curse of absenteeism, whose blight
ing consequences, more than any other
cause, have made byword and re-
proach among the nations Of one Of the
fairest portions Of the earth Surely,
no man desires the perpetuation or re-
production here of such state of af-
fairs. We think it behoves our public
men to consider well their position, to
take an enlarged and liberal view Of our
affairs, to rise above creatures Of a
mere heeting popularity, and assist in
forming healthy public opinion, based
on the equitable and simple principle,
that man may own the patch of land
on which he carries on his mining ope-
ratious.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19
GaIaufras Cbronifle.
Saturday. March 19, 1859.

MR. CHAs. s. ROUSE, is our authorized
agent, for Mokelumne Hill and vicinity, to
collect advertisements, receive snbscrip-
tons, and give receipts for the same. from
this date.
Mokelumne Hill, August Is, 1852.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

SHIPMENT OF TREAsURE-The Golden
Gate, which left on Wednesday morning,
took out with her the sum of $2,419, 400
Of which Adams s Co. sent $500, 900.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

THANKS Charles J. Buffum, Esq. agent
here for Todd's Express, has our thanks
for a valuable collection of choice literary
and historical works. From this gentle
man We have received many fsvors.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

Our county seems to be in an enVia-
BILE condition at the present time as re-
spects its public buildings. A suit has
been entered to recover rent and cost of
erection of the old Jail at Jackson,
which the county, it seems, disowns.
Lately building was erected here, to
serve the purpose of a Jail, and but
few days after the contractor got clear
of his job, heavy rains come on, wash
ed away some earth, and the building
caved. Recently, prisoners were sent
to Stockton for safe keeping, but the
Sheriff refuses to receive any more, and
sent back the only boarder he had from
this county. And now they have to be
kept huddled together in one room, the
courthouse, where they remain chain
ed to the floor, just SO long as it suits
their fancy to partake of the dainty fare
provided for them. When they desire
a change of food, they very coolly set
out in search Of it.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

SrocKroN-Mr. B. N. SEXTON Is our
authorized agent at Stockton. All orders
for this paper left with him at the Journal
Office, will be promptly attended to.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

SAN FRANcIsco.-Mr. James C.. Dun
can, at Cook Lecount's, is our authorised
agent at San Francisco.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19
MINING lNrELLIGENcE.-The sound

MINING lNTELLIGENcE.- sound
of busy labor is everywhere heard.
The rain which has fallen so abundant
ly throughout the week has furnished
the means of washing in many ravines,
where work had been suspended. 1t is
a misfortune that many Of our richest
placers are Improbable, from the fact
that they are destitute of water, and can
only be worked during heavy rains.
This, however, is the consideration
which led to the formation of the Canal
Company; and wide field have they
for dispensing the precious element.
There is perhaps no section in the mi
ming region SO rich, that has been SO
little worked; and we see on all sides
the preparations for washing when the
water shall be introduced. Piles of
earth are thrown up all around our vi
cinity, and harvest Of gold will be
gathered, rich beyond precedent.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

Todd's Express has been prompt in the
delivery of our exchanges during the week
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

Hon. j. Y. Lind, of. the Senate; C. A.
Leake, W. NJ Rogers, and w. A. Oliver of
the Assembly, have our thanks for public
documents
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19
DIVISION OF THE CouNrY.-There

has been recently circulated throughout
the extreme sections Of the county, a
petition asking for the division of Gala
veras, and the creation of new county
from that portion lying north of the
Mokelumne river, with parts of El Do
RADIO and Sacramento. Such, we have
been informed, is the nature Of the pc
tition, for we have not seen it. Per-
haps, taking hint from the State divi-
sion movement, and supposing that the
principle, divide and conquer, was in
legislative favor just now, the project
ors think it good time to bring forward
the subject, and endeavor to secure for
themselves personal or political advan-
tages /; or, prompted by the " incidents
of travel" of the State capital, they
wish to keep the county seat of Gala
veras performing pilgrimage to each
of the mining camps of the county, ac-
cording as they shall loom up int tenn
porary importance, and thus conf fA on
each locality the mighty advantages Of
having the terms of court held thefe.
Well, if all this can be done without
very seriously increasing the burdens
Of the few permanent settlers in OH
midst, we have no objection-indeed,
we rather like that kind of perigrina-
ton; it is something novel in this coun-
try, where everything and everybody is
SO staid, fixed and permanent. BY the
way, that last word reminds US that the
last Legislature passed a bill for per-
manently locating our seat of justice.
What foolish idea that was! 10
suppose that the population Of this sea
son should acquiesce in anything agreed
to by that Of last year. 1t is absurd.
No. no. we must keep up agitation !;
and have division, and another county,
and other officers, and good salaries,
with nothing TO do. That is more ra-
tional. That it is feasible, is question
Of no moment to the great majority,
who have no property and pay no taxes;
who may be assessed in this county, and
hy the time the collector calls, perhaps
are at home in the Atlantic States.
What matter. Divide the county, have
public buildings everywhere, and two
or three patches Of officers. Those
who have been so avaricious as to ac-
quire personal property, why let them
pay the fiddler, we at all events must
have the dance. Or, better still, repu-
diGte! That will save trouble. By the
way, how far, at the present time, are
we from that delectabIe condition, with
debt of $65, 900 on our heads, and the
expenses about double the income. We
have heard say that some "authorities"
hold that State and county organizations
are looked upon at law as corporations,
the members being held responsible for
the liabilities of the body. Wonder if
that's true! No matter, we have moth
ing to lose-and so say all
>0-
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

Adams & Co. have our thanks for their
regular supplies Of exchanges this week.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

CAMPO SRco.-This is now q very good
mining camp, and claims pay well There
is abundance Of water here. A ditch has
been dug by accompany of miners. and wa
ter brought Is from the stream known as
Cosgroves Greek. AS yet, they make no
charge for the water; but they intend to
extend their works and lead it to richer
placers, when they will require moderate
compensation for their outlay of capital.
One might visit the camp and think there
were but few in the vicinity, but on Sun
days the place is crowded, showing that a
large population is in the neighborhood.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

BROKE JA1L.-Juan -Navis, a Mexican
under sentence of death, effected his escape
one night during the week, although the
county pays for guard both day and night.
1t was but last week that another runaway
was brought back. Such occurrences are
very injurious to the reputation of the
county, as it will be supposed that crini
nails cSRnot be kept in custody nor crime
pgnishse: 1t is utterly impossible for a
prisoner toNake off his irons and escape, if
the person in &arge give any attention to
his duty.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

DoNAH6E's OgN1aY.-Among our San
Francisco advertis lpents will be found a
notice of this establlS hment, the first of the
kind on this coast. I've direct the attention
Of the many q4ftz, water, and saw mill
companies in thu vicinity to the facilities
possessed for furA, shing machinery of all
kinds, of the best materials, and on the
cheapest terms. he Union Iron Works
are situated on Ie corner Of Market and
First streets, San Francisco Those want
ing machinery should call there.
Calaveras chronicle., 1853-03-19

G. r. WARREN, Dental Surgeon.
Office over the Drug Store of E. S Holden
8 Co., corner Of Main and Ell Dorado streets,
Stockton.
All operations performed in the best
manner, and warranted to give satisfaction.
G9-CHARGEs MODERATE -aN
Dentists supplied with Teeth, Foil, SC.
Stockton, March 10Th, 1853. I'm
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however, who is evidently sincere, must not be too
faint-hearted. The giddes belle sometimes makes
the most devoted wife. Women often talk wildly
and extravagantIy without meaning much They
courage and sincerity The first great study is to
touch the heart; that epce accomplished, and all the
rest viii be comparatively easy.
tre with his prosperity, or disregard his counses
But alas for the deluded victim who marries mod
ell of extravaganza, sparkling coquette or glddy
nor affections He binds himself for life to the care.
less, the indifferent the proud and unfeeling-and
thus makes his home, not constant resource ana
perpetual retreat but spot to be Stunned and a.
voided Misgvings, misunderstanding, recrimina-
tions will take place daily and hourly, and the mat
rimonial cup which was looked to the source of
unmingled bliss will be realized full of bitterness
and disappointment And yet " it is not good to be
alone" Women too, in the great majority of cases.
are Welding and tractable, and the vast multitude
NAV be won by attention, kindness, confidence and
truth.
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slavery extension constitute the sin of freesoiIism
and we SO understand numbers of Southern
Wing politicians may shake in their shoes at the
bare idea of publishing their past opinions to the
world But we forbear, for the want of space, any
further notice of this matter at present.. e
W care nothing about Gen. Dix's appointment
He comes from State whose politicians of both
parties, with very few eminent exceptions, the
most reel ess and corrupt of any in the Union-men
for whom we have not only no sympathy but no re-
spect-Who abandon their principles with facility
only equaled by the rapacious and shameless eager
with which they scramble for the spoils of Office
Such we say are the characteristics of both Wings
and Democrats in the State of New York WehaVe
published Gen. Dixs letters and given an exposition
of the opinions of the leaders of the conservative
Northern Wing party, Messrs. Fillmore and Webster,
simply for the purpose of enabling readers con-
sidering the source from which they come to Judge
mpartay of the justice and propriety of the attacks
made upon the Administration Gen. Dixs ao-
count
Let the people understand that these men who now
so bitterly condemn Gen. Pierce on account of the
alleged feesoilism of his appointees to Office, have
during their whole lives steadily and consistently
supported men entertaining views much more unfa-
vorabe to the South and their vague abuse will have
no effect An intelligent community certainly
discern and will punish the hypocrisy of those who
pretend that any Administration particularly
Scott Wing dministration-would not have done
infinitely in the bestowal of that portion of
Government patronage which of necessity must be
distributed among Northern men, than Gen. Pierce
has done. AshUiLle Neaos.
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GUANo. Baron Humboldt In a recent letter, states
that he was the first who brought guano to Europe,
of which Klaproth and Vanquelin published an anal
in vain the usefulness of this substance but it is on
" fifteen or eighteen years since it has at last be-
come great article of commerce.
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I Q. 8. FTRIBUrE OF REsDr,-

FAYETTEVILLE, Oct. 2 r..
AT a Regular Meeting of Cross Greo al; o 1850
on the 2Sd ult., the death of Past Gr .1o9ge n
Perrin Busbee, of Manteo Lodge. No 3 a. atq q 4as
being announced, on motion, Past Grs5S a. 6EaeS
and Charles Lutterloh were appointed . r u CG
to prepare suitable resolutions ofresnect ~
DRY OF the deceased Alta Regular MeetD"a e No
Friday Evening, Sept 80, the above named ds ned
tee submitted the following Preamble and COna
Z tons, which were unanimously adopted Hes&
Whereas, the Great Ruler of the Univo,.,
His infinite WISDOM seen fit to remove foS 1aS
restrial Lodge our esteemed feIlow-menbotu 2e e.
Perrin Busbee, of Manteo Lodge, No. s. F'G \
Be 1T therefore Resolved That while wo,
humble reverence before the behests of tbo COT vii
Grand Master of the Universe we vet ara Supren.
to express our deep sympathy with the an Pef1nite
lily and friends of our late Brother in FIJI; led fn
bereavement. Aancholr
= ResO1oed,s That in the death of P GNo
Busbee, our Order has sustained an irren. ~ Perm
Endeared to us by his many excellent ~ ~nsDe Os
head and heart, the high order of his taIanGt rS u
unwavering devotion to the cause of Odd FL aAd&
his death is an event of more than ordin.r,l
lance to the members of this Order mp@.
ResOtoed, That in testimony of our ro,.ra
memory of the deceased, we wear the pSEaI or Tie
mourning for thirty days. "Sused
ResOtoed, That the Secretary transmit
the above Preamble and Resolutions 10 ~ copy d
the deceased and that he cause the ssmo -
ilshed in the Newspapers of this Town-reo"vsspa e
the Raleigh papers to copy. -'4ueStng
From the Minutes) JOHN SMITH secr
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DRIED ToNAToss Take fruit fully ripe, strain
through sieve, cook slowly half an hour, spread on
clean plates and dry in oven twelve hours 1t is
capital when carefully prepared.
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RAIL ROAD BARBECUE AND MEET1NG.

! RAIL ROAD BARBECUE AND MEETING.
Agreeable to previous notice the Rail Road Barbe-
cue and meeting in behalf of the proposed continu-
alton of the Roanoke Valley Rail Road from Clarks-
vile via Milton, to the Coal Mines at Leakesville N
c.. came off Saturday, the LIST of October 1868.
large company having assembled at the Cool
Springs in the immediate vicinity of Milton, they
partoOk of the very excellent Barbecue prepared I'M
der the committee of arrangements, by A l.. Ball
The meeting was then organized by calling Caleb
II. Richardson, Esq, to the Chair, and appointing
Thomas A. Donoho and John w. Lewis, Esqr's as
Secretaries The objects of the meeting having been
explained by the Chairman,
On motion of n. j. Palmer, Esq, a committee of
three appointed by the Chair to draft suitable
resolutions for the consideration of the meeting The
Chairman appointed on the Committee n. j. Palmer
NJ. McGehee, and f. B. Lewis, Esq'rs, who reported
the following:
WHEREAS, 1t was proposed to continue the Roam
oke Valley Rail Road from GAINESVILLE through the
county of Person and via Milton to the Coal Mines
at Leaksville North Carolina, and the survey of the
said route is now about being made by a competent
Engineer, therefore,
Resolved By the citizens of CasweI and portion
of those of Halifax, Virginia, assembled that
they approve of the construction of the said Rail
Road, and will their best efforts to its
complishment.
ReS0Lred, That the citizens of said counties inter-
ested in said Road be, and they hereby request
ed to contribute towards the necessary expenses of
the proposed route.
Resolred, That our Representatives in the Legs
hereby requested to procure the necessary char
ter for the construction of the said road with that
liberal aid from the said States the Importance of
the enterprise and the just rights of portion of
their citizens may seem to require.
Reso1ced, That in the opinion of this meeting the
building of the proposed Rail Road will operate very
benefcialy to the States of North Carolina and Vr
gina, and become valuable auxiliary and feeder to
Rail Roads which they have already constructed.
The resolutions having been read the meeting was
addressed at some length by N. j. Palmer. Hew
followed at the call of the meeting by Messrs. T. A
Donoho, P. S. Henson, DIR. c. Ii. Jordan of Person,
and F. B. Lewis, Esq, of Halifax, Va. Thespeeches
all listened to with marked attention and inter
est and at their conclusion the question being taken
the preamble and resolutions were unanimously |
adopted.
Resolced, That the proceedings of this meeting |
be signed by the Chairman and Secretaries, and pub
lished in the Milton, Raleigh, Wilmington, Norfolk,
Portsmouth, Petersburg and DanvilIe newspapers
The meeting then adjourned.
G. H. RICHMOND, Chairman,
T TIno "A A. DoNoHo, Secretaries.