davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08
I'D. BOYLE & H. LEWIS, Proprietors.
FOR SALE.

yTyIIE STEAM SAW MILL, known as the
sEi Dorado Mill,' near Cave City, and
about eight miles from San AndrcaS. The mill
Is new, and located in thickly timbcred coun-
try. The engine is sixty horse power, with two
,new boilers. The entire machinery is new and
complete.
Also
Horses, Mules, Wagons &C. &c, with every
thing necessary to carry on the business of
aumbering pro6tably.
The entire property enumerated above, or
the one undivided half-to suit the purchaser
will be disposed of to any one wishing 70 in
vest in said property.
The property win be sold for part cash, and
gooo security will be required for the balance
for particulars enquire of William Irvine,
San -Andres or on A. X. Hartford at the mill
HARTFORD & IRVINE.
San Andrcas, July %. '56 sentoe-tf
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08

VULGAR ENGLISH ERRoRs.-The English peo-
plc-and not the most ignorant of them-en-
tertain many errors, in which they place as
much reliance as in wcll-establshed precedents
OF law. OF many absurd conceptions, we pre-
sent the following examples:
That leases are made for 500 years. because
a lease for thousand years would create a
freehold,
That in order to disinhcrit an heir at law. il
is necessary to give him a shilling by the will.
for that otherwise he would be entitled to the
whole property
That the body Of a debtor may be taken in
execution after his death
That man marrying woman who is in
debt, if he take her from the hands of the priest
clothed only in her shift, he will not be liable
for her engagements.
That persons who are born at sea belong to
StepneY Parish.
That second cousins may not marry, though
FIRST cousins may
That husband has the power Of divorcng
hisWife by selling her in the open market, with
halter around ber neck, first taking her
tfrough toIl-bar
Ihate woman marrying man under the gall
lows viii save him from being executed
Thattile owners Of asses are obliged to crop
their ears lest the length of them should fright
en- the horses.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08

CONVERSATIONAL INTERCOURSE WITH
THE SExEs.-What makes those men who
associate habitually with women superior to
others? Why are the women of France
so universally admired and loved for their
eolloquial powers? Solely because they are
in the habit Of free graceful and contin-
ual conversation with the other sex. Wo-
men in this way lose their frivolity, their
faculties awaken, their delicacies and pecu-
llaritles unfold all their beauty and capti-
walton, in the spirit Of intellectual rivalry.
And the men lose their dedantic, ride, de-
clanatory, or sullen manner. The coin of
the understanding and the heart is inter-
changed continually. Their asperities are
rubbed off; their better materials polished
and frightened; and their richness, like fine
gold, is wrought into finer workmanship by
fingers og women than it ever could be by
those of men. The iron and steel of our
character are laid aside, like the harshness
of a in the time of peace and security.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08
SPERRY'S HOTEL.

~ UfFHT Is CHIP.
VIZ sommodious Fire Proof Building, "a
Il iaseis erected by the subscribers. at-il; ll;zz
Murphy $ mas been elegantly furnished through
out, after ,ne most approved style, and IS now
ready ior aiis reception of guests Parlors and
suites OF rooms Tor the use of ladies exclusively.
natural curiosiiies in the vicinity. o'''e'
The management Of the domestic aanar4,,,a,,4
is confded to Mrs. Perry lady Of
The BAR is stocked with fine Wines ana Z
auors, and the larder daily supplied with se.
sonable delicacies.
Stages arrive and depart daily for Moke,,n,.
ne Hill, Sacramento, Stockton. Sonora aud Co
lunbia.
Parties Of Pleasure, and transient guests
syill find ercry accommodation for their com
fort. ofEhhf & FERRY
Hurphy's, August 90. 1856. sopt25-tf
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08

A TELfGRApHIo N sNoPoLY.-.s smone
the many ab urd enactme is manuf ctu- ed
by cur Legislators, there is o, which con-
fers up atelegraph comp ny the exclu-
siv, right to transmit messages from this
city to San Francisco Another line-the
Alta-was established, and in order to test
the constitutionality Of the charter granted
to the State Telegraph Company, the pro-
prietors have determined to send all com
munications, furnished them by the public
without regard to the prohibitory act
The rates lof transportation have been re-
duced, and the line is in perfect order
This enterprise is not considered hazardous,
as it is believed, by ell who have consider
ed the matter, that the Supreme Court will
not hesitate in pronouncing against the ex-
elusive provisions, which enable monopo-
lies to prevent competition and injure the
interests of the community. James Gam
BE is the Superintendent Of the line. Sac.
Ayc
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08

8 WEALTsI Wealth-true wealth-is
that possession which satisfies the heart.
Palaces and lands may leave a man mis-
cradle. To be satisfied in ones cell-to
feel no aching, no void, to sleep peace
fully and wake without pain, regret, or
relnoise, such is wealth. With these the
hardest pillow becomes soft, the roughest
way smooth, the darkest future bright,
ana 9, their possessor stands up man whom
God has made none nobler; free from the
canker which follows power and fame, and
indcpendent Of cxigences which make and
may shiser Downs.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08

HOTEL SCENE. Landlord, come here;
| have got secret that will make your
fortune for you. !"
No-what is it 2
Do You see that roast goose at the head
of the table 2
Yes-what Of it 2
That is the very one, sir, when cack-
ling, that saved Rome, Come along and
/ will show you where the Centurian put
his foot on him.
Scene closes With two d-ns and a
slammed door.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08
GEORGE ARMOR, Publisher.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.-O year, in
variably in advance, $500; six months, $3. 90 !;
three months, $500.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.-One square of
twelve lines, first insertion, $3.50; each sub
sequent insertion, S1.25. A liberal discount
will be allowed to yearly advertisers Busi-
ness Cards, not exceeding four lines $500 per
month.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08
RE-AppEARANcE OF THE GREAT CoME,

RE-APPEARANCE OF THE GREAT COMET.
According to Limerick paper, the
great comet of 1856, which was expected
to make its appearance between the years
1856 and 1859, has been already seen in
the south of Ireland. The Limerick Oh
server, referring to statement Of cor
respondent, says:
He was standing near the salon-weir,
on the platform before the mills of Cobadly,
about half-past ten o'clock, when his at
tention was attracted by what appeared to
be fire rising on the top of Keeper
mountain, due east of his position. He
remarked the object to gentleman who
was with him, but as the fire rose and
cleared the top of the mountain, his friend
suggested that it must be a lantern sus-
pended to a kite. It had then the an
pearance of globe of as large as GOOD
sized orange, with broad tail of light ex-
tending about 18 inches from the body
The two gentlemen watched for an hour.
and the watchmen on the weir observed It
also On Thursday night they saw it AGAIN.
1t rose few moments later. presentino
the same appearance, and was high in the
heavens at half past eleven O clock, when
they went home At that hour one of the
gentlemen pointed it out to his sister
Last night, from the same place, the same
persons again saw it rise twenty minutes
before II o'clock, and then it occurred to
one OF them (our informant) that it might
be comet. He ceased to watch it about
midnight, but the watchman observed it
up to halfpast one o'clock this morning.
It did not seem SO large as on the previous
nights, but still farexcceded the most bril-
liant form IN which the planet Jupiter has
ever been beheld.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08

SHALL FRIENDS MEET HEREAFTER-"I have
asked that dreadful question of the hills that
look eternal of the flowing streams that lu-
cid flow forever; Of the stars, amid whose field
of azure my raised spirit hath walked in glory.
ALL all were dumb But while gaze upon the
living face, I feel there's something in the love
that nantes through its beauty that cannot
wholly perish. We SHALL meet again, Glenn
anfhe-T TdtfourFs Ion.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08

SOUND REASONING. Some courtiers
repoached the Emperor Sigismond, that
instead of destroying his conquered foes,
he admitted them to favor.
Do not I, replied this illustrious mon
arch, efectually destroy my enemies, by
MAKING them nv friends"
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08
The American Flag.

After Joseph Rodman Drake had completed
his american Flag he remarked that he though
it was somewhat abrupt in its conclusion, ask.
ed if did not think so responed affrma.
lively, and, at his instance, added the four last
lines;
Forever float that standard sheet!
Where breathes the foe but falls before us
With Freedoms soil beneath feet,
And Freedoms banner streaming DER u.s."
FITz GREENE HALLEcK
"That" continued Mr. Halleck, twas all / hac
to do with a poem which has given immortali
ty to Doctor Joseph R. Drake, my friend ant
which partial friendship for years ascribed fol
me-"
When freedom from her mountain height,
Unfurled her standard to the air,
She tore the azure robe of night,
And set the stars of glory there
She mingled with its gorgeous dies
The milky baldric Of the skies.
And stripped its pure celestial white,
With streams of the morning light
Then, from his mansion in the sun,
She called her eagle bearer down,
And gave into his mighty hand
The symbol of her chosen band
Majestic monarch of the cloud
who rearst aloft thy regal form,
10 hear the tempest trumpings loud,
And see the lightning lances driven,
When strive the warriors of the storm,
And rolls the thunder drum of heaven
Child of the sun! to thee It's given
70 guard the banner of the free
To hover in the sulphur smoke,
To ward away the battle stroke;
And bids its blendings shine afar,
Like rainbows on the cloud of war,
The harbingers Of victory
Flag of the brave! thy folds shall fly,
The sign Of hope and triumph nigh,
When speaks the signal trumpet tone,
And the long line come cleaning on,-
Ere yet the life-blood, warm and wet,
Hath dimmed the glistening bayonet,-
Each soldiers eye shall brightly turn,
To where thy meteor glories burn;
And, as his springing steps advance,
Catch war and vengeance from the glance
And, when the cannon-mouthings loud
Heaye in wild wreathes the battle shroud,
And CORY sabres rise and fall
Like shoots Of fame on mdnights pail
Then shall thy meteor glances glow,
And covering foes shall fall beneath
Each gallant arm that strikes below
That lovely messenger of death.
Flag of the seas an oceans wave
Thy stars shall glitter Ger the brave,
When death, careering Ger the gale,
Sweeps darkly forth the bellied sail,
And frighted waves rush wildly back,
Before the broad-sides reeling rack,
Each dying wanderer of the sea
Shall look ut once to Heaven and thee;
And smile to see thy splendors fly
In triumph DER his closing eye.
Flag of the free hearts hope and home
By angel hands to Valor given
Thy stars have lit the welkin dome,
And all thy hues were born in Heaven.
g Forever float that standard sheet
Where brcatlles the foe but falls before US
With freedoms soil beneath our feet,
And Freedoms banner streaming Ger us 2?
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08

SrRycHN1NE. The New York Herald
marvels at the recent shipment to Calfor-
MIA of 500 ounces of strychnine. This
poison is extensively used in the agricul-
tural districts, for destroying ground squir-
rels and cayotes. Five hundred ounces
will scarcely furnish this years demand for
the article.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08

OCCUPATIONS OF AMERICANS. - The
census returns of the occupations of the
people Of the United States are curious
and instructive. The number of BARRIERS
and brokers is about the same, and be-
tween the two, people get well shaved
There are about eighty professed doctors
to one professional undertaken Only
eighty-two persons informed the census
takers that they were "authors," while no
less than two thousand individuals assumed
to be "artists0 There are one hundred
thousand blacksmiths, and the same number
of merchants. The lawyers outnumber
the bakers by ten thousand, there being
twenty -four thousand of the former, and
fourteen thousand of the latter. The
hatters and tobacconists are about equal
in number. The carpenters number two
hundaed thousand the masons sixty-four
thousand; the sailors fifty thousand; the
wheelwrights thirty thousand. There are
more confectionaries than watchmakers:
more weavers than teachers; more vinegar
makers than showmen and as many wagon
makers as editor. Strange to relate, that
among the returns of the trades, not pol
itician is enumerated; and the tables of the
professions do not include single patriot.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-08

NAUTICAL PROPULSION. An inven-
tion has appeared, entitled the {" Hirudine
Propeller claiming to possess an inhe-
rent aqua motive-power of from 100 to
800 miles per hour, and demanding only
of science prime-mover that shall render
available this hitherto undreamed-of velo-
city This Hirudine is thus constructed :.
A fiat, many-jointed or elastic band, repre-
senting the leech, is extended edgewise to
the horizon in curved undulated line.
within square-sided chamber or tube,
formed through the whole length of the
vessel below the water line and open at
both ends. The vessel is built without
distinction of stem or stern, to move in
either direction The undulatory action is
produced by rods passing at regular dis
tances from the band to cranks or eccen-
tries, set in spiral series on shaft, which
runs parallel to the tube, and this at each
revolution raises and depresses the band in
a continuous waye-like movement through
out its entire length. By this process, the
whole column of water in the tube is dis
charged with great impetus from one of
the ends, and the ship is impelled on
wards in the opposite direction.
The Trinity journal., 1856-11-22
ursE41.s 1.7r rRO-CEIERMICAL BATHS
OF DIR. BOURN l. !,

of
the
yss Neuroga
ouldfa lm Iem ndpro md
niIutyo
lead. ir
hsytem dav BY
tee
md thcG.W o.
gmdl
in the
aumu
or
hani
these aniif pot
tu.t
Water EyrsrC the
will yS
tina &c
o h reception o
olproGs uar
thcr oHnVi
street
hcsed
ninth r,tlre lul
ing tcm ant
qd
Hstcl
tla ananyh
Consul u
CT clradc) Of Dr. BOZ hNf
The Trinity journal., 1856-11-22

by sea or land Scurvy, the most terrible
scourgc of seafaring men, is eradicated by
the use of the Ointment while the Pills,
by their Alternative and conservative opera
ton upon the stomach, the secretions and
the bowels. soon relieve the worst cases OF
bilious fever, diarrhoea and stomach com
plant. Taken as preventative, they for
tify the system against the disorders conse-
quent upon changes of temperature, and de
priye the process of acclimation of its prin-
cipal danger. Emgrants to the Far West
had better 90 there unproyidcd with imple-
mcnts of labor, than without these unequal
led curatiycs.
The Trinity journal., 1856-11-22
COUNTY AS SES SMENTS
for 1856 81.

TIIE ATTENTION OF OWNERS and Agents
| of Real Estate and Personal Property within
the County Of Trinity, is hereby directed to the
provisions of the Public Revenue Act Of the State
of California. requiring them to furnish statements
of the same to the County Assessor; specifying
the exact boundaries OF the Real Estate with the
buildings and improvements thereon together
with the value of all Personal Property, including
goods and chatlcs Of every description all Cash,
whether owned, or held in trust for others.
y" If any person shall be guilty of giving a
false list OF property, under the oath required by
law such person shall lie liable to Indictment for
perjury, and the property shall be liable to three
times the usual tax.
nsI1~ The assessment of all property of persons
refusing to give list, will be doubled by the
Board Of Equalization. Blank statements may be
had on application at this office,
The Trinity journal., 1856-11-22

a just one Safety from external danger is
the most powerful director Of national con-
duct. Even the ardent love of liberty will,
after time, give way to its dictates. The
violent destruction Of life and property Incl
dent TO war, the continual effort and alarm
attendant on state Of continual danger,
will compel nations the most attached to
liberty to resort for repose and security to
institutions which have a tendency to de-
stroy their civil and political rights TO be
more safe, they would, at length, become
willing to run the risk Of being less free
The institutions chiefly alluded to are
standing armies, and the corresponding APP
pendages Of military establishments. Stand
inc armies, it is said, are not provided
against in the new constitution and it is
thence inferred that they would exist under
it. This inference from the very form of
the proposition, is at least problematical and
uncertain. But standing armies it may be
replied must inevitably result from a dsso-
luton Of the coufcderacy. Frequent war
and constant preparation, will infallibly pro-
ducc them.
The weaker States or confederacics would
first have recourse to them, to put them
selves on an equality with their more potent
neighbors They would endeayor to supply
the inrcriority Of population and resources
by more regular and effective system of de-
Tense, by disciplined troops, and by fortiG-
cations They would, at the same time, be
obliged to strengthen the executive arm Of
government in doing which, their consti-
tutionS would require progressive direction
towards monarchy 1t is the nature of war
to increase the executive, at the expense Of
the legislative authority.
The cxpcditients which have been men
toned would soon give the States or CON
fcderacies that made use of them a superior
ity over their neighbors Small States, or
States of less natural strength, under yigor-
Gus governments, and with the assistance Of
Disciplined armies, have often triumphcd
over large States, or States Of greater natu-
raj strength, which have been destitute Of
these advantages
Neither the pride nor the safety of tie
important States or confcdracics would per-
nit them long to submit to this mort-
flying and advcntitious superiority They
would quickly resort to means similar to
those by which it has been effected, to rein
state themselves in their lost prc-emnencc
Thus We should, in little time, see cstab-
lishcd in every part Of this country the same
engines Of despotism which have been the
scourge Of the Old World
This, at least, would be the natural course
of things and our reasonings will be likely
to be just, in proportion as they are accom-
moduted to tins standard These are not
vague inicrcncos, dcduced from speculative
defects in a constitution, the whole power Of
which is lodged III the hands Of the people,
or their representatives or delegates they
are solid conclusions, drawn from the natu-
raj and necessary progress Of human affairs
-AhrGn9cr HamWoA.
The Trinity journal., 1856-11-22
4 Dissolution Of the Union.

Assuming it as an established truth that,
in case of dsunion the several States, or
such combination of them as might happen
coniedcracy, would be subject to those yicis-
STUDIES Of peace and war of friendship and
cnmty with each other, which have fallen
to the lot Of all other nations not united un-
der one government, let us enter into con
else detail Of some Of the consequences that
would attend such situation
War between the States, in the first peri
ods Of their separate existence, would be
accompanied with much greater distress
than it commonly is in those countries where
regular military establishments have long
obtained The disciplined armies always
kept ON foot on the continent Of Europe,
though they bear malignant aspect to lib
crty and economy, have, notwithstanding,
been productive OF the singular advantage
Of rendering sudden COnqueSts impractcablc
and Of preventing that rapid DISSOLUTION
which used to mark the progress of war pr-
or to their introduction
The art Of tortiiication has contributed
TO the same ends The nations Of Europe
are encirced with Chains of fortified places,
which mutually obStruct INVASION Cam
pagns are wasted in reducing two or three
fortified garriSonS, to gain admitance into an
eucmya country. Similar impediments oc-
cur at every step, TO exhaust the strength
and delay the progress of an invader.
Formerly, an invading army would pene-
trate into the heart Of a ncighboring coun-
try almost as soon as intelligence Of its APP
prO0ch would be received but now a com
paratiyely small force Of disciplined troops,
acting on tac defensive, with the aid of
posts, is able to impede, and finally to frus-
trate the purposes Of one mnch more cOnsd-
cradle The history Of war in that quarter
of the globe, is no longer history of nations
subdued and empires overturncd but of
towns taken, and retaken, Of battles that
decide nothing Of retreats more beneficial
than victorious, Of much effort and little ac-
QUESTION.
In this country the scene would be alto
gethcr reversed. The jealousy of military
establishments would postpone them as long
as possible. The want of Notifications, leav-
ing the frontier of one State open to anoth-
er, would facilitate nroadS. The popnlous
States would with little difficulty oyerrun
their less populous neghbors Conquests
would be Gs easy to be made as difficult to
be retained. War, therefore, would be
desuItory and prepatory. Plunder and de-
yastation eyer march in the train of irregn-
lars. The calamities of individuals would
ever make the principal figure in events, and
would characterize our exploits.
This picture is not too highly wrought
though. couie>> it would not long remain
The Trinity journal., 1856-11-22
Humboldt Shaving Saloon,
AND BATH ROOMS,
Main Street. WcaYerYil

Main Street Wcaveryille.
T7IIE 'NDERSIGNED announces that his Es-
l. tahlishmcnt, so long known to the public has
recently undergone thorough repairs and altcra-
tons. and been fitted up in style Of elegance un-
surpassed by any similar house in Northern Cali
forua. 1t has been his aim TO make it an agree
able and delightful resort for gentlemen desrous
Of undergoing tonsoral operations, or to employ
water a. detergent agent
His arrangements for Bathing are hard to beat
The proprietor scarcely deems ii necessary to say
much in reference to its superiority, to those who
have already honorcd him with their patronage
except to assure them that it is very much i'm
proved in every respect.
No pains will be spaced to make his Saloon a
pleasant place olrcsort.
ISAAC DIXON.
Wcavcryille, Nov. II, 1855. nll-tf
The Trinity journal., 1856-11-22
To the Public.

HUIE undersigned takes this method to warn the
l public, and especially all Hotel Keepers IA
ganst trusting one Mat. X. Smith. printer by
trade, who recently left this place very suddenly
and unexpectedly for parts unknown, without
paying me his board bill and borrowed money.
This graceless scamp not satisfied to run away
without paying his board bill, came to me a few
minutes previous to leaving and requested the
loan Of some money which he promised to return
in fifteen minutes, and as soon as he got the mon
cy into his hands and got out of sight, sopcd,
and has not been seen since. H. W. WILSON.
Weaver, Oct. p, 1886. 40-lW.
The Trinity journal., 1856-11-22
POLL TAN-S3.

OI4li l 4A-N-S1'
Particular attention is directed to the following
section of the Revenue Act Each male inhab-
tant Of this state, over tWGnty-one years of age
and under fifty years Of age shall pay to the
County Assessor a Poll Tax of Three Dollars for
the use Of the State and County and to enforce
the collection of the same, the County Assessor
may seize so mach of any and every species Of
property, III possession Of the person rclusig-. 60
pay, as will be sufficient to pay such Poll Tax
with the costs of seizure and sale, and he may sell
the same, upon giving a verbal notice One Hour
previous to such sale ID. w. POTTER
County Assessor.
Onice on Court Street, Wcayeryille.
May 10, 1856. lG-tf