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San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29
To the Patrons of the "San Andreas
Independeut"

We, the undersigned, selected by the snbscri-
bers and friends of the above paper beg leave
to report, as follows:
Acting under the powers delegated to US,
we resolved to establish newspaper in the town
of San Andreas, to be devoted to the true
interests of the public; one, through which
the people of our county could be heard, and
true issues impartially advocated and with
the aid of Mr. George Armor, who selected the
materials, we have established the San Andreas
Independent, the second No. of which, we pre-
sent for your approval Mr.. George Armor has
been selected to conduct the paper upon an IN
dependent basis; how well he may fulfill his
mission, it is for the public to Judge To the
people, therefore, we say continue your friendly
aid; promptly meet your engagements, and we
guarantee the Independent to be, what we claim
for it, the friend of the miner, the farmer and
the mechanic, and the honest advocate of every
interest tending to the benefit of the people OF
Calaveras county in general.
Respectfully, yours,
JOHN D. SULLIVAN,l
A. P. HUMPHREY, Trustees.
D. D. FOX,
San AsDREAs, October 4th, '56.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29
HAVE WE Hat THIEF AMONG ts Y---

HAVE WE Hat THIEF AMONG ts 9---
The La Grange correspondent of the Col.
den Era, in speaking of ball held in that
place says:
Another peculiarity distinguishes the
residents of La Grange They will steal
each others hat, or-rather exchange an old
for new one, wheneveropportunity offers.
Aware of this, at supper the "knowing
ones" took their hats to the table with
them. My hat was taken four different
times within half an hour, and caught
one fellow attempting to punch hole in it,
in order that 1t itmightin that respect resem-
BILE one he had just lost. requested as a
favor that if he mast make hole in it, he
would do it in the rim, when he dropped
it and commenced looking elsewhere
There is hat ON file at this Office, not
yet identified, answering the above descrip-~
ton precisely,-it was leftin the anti-roonf
at the recent Odd Fellows ball. Wonder
if it is the one "that fellow" lost. 1t is
not acater proof which accounts for iss
non-usefulness on such occasions
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

Two WOMEN ELECTED TO OFFIcE.-
Salvation to all men-and some women
has always been our religious belief, but
Township No. s, of this county, goes step
farther and valves all political distinctions
between the sexes. BY reference to the
official returns, on our first page, it will
be seen that the independent and free vo-
ters of that Township have elected one
woman Justice of the Peace, and another
a Constable. The Township is Republi-
can and thereby hangs tale.-Plocer
Herald.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

COUNTING VoTEs. The State Journal
says the counting Of votes for Presidential
Electors and other officers, will take place
at the Office Of the Secretary of State, in
Sacramento, next Monday. "The Elec-
tors chosen will meet one week from We'd
nesday to cast their votes for President of
the United States. tits rumored James
Buchanan will receive unanimous vote
from them. They will also decide who
shall act as messenger to carry the result
Of the vote to Washington"
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

MoIsTURE.-Thursday Night, 10 clock.
Hip! hurrah The reservoirs of heaven
have sprung leak, and the golden Joyous
rain is now beating a merry tatto on the
house-top! Whew, how the wind blows!
The old Democratic banner across the
street snaps and claps its hands for JOY!
It's real old Democratic reign, and will
not fail to give general satisfaction, for
it will benefit alike the just and un-
just,-without inquiring if he be native
and to the manor born, or whether he re-
spects the memory of Martin Luther or
is devotee of more ancient faith. The
rattat-tat of the haavy wet causes the gold
dlggers heart to rise above zero, and the
music OF the tom ana sluicc seems borne
to him on the wings of the moist wind
AS we sit here, In our sanctun, hucging
the old stove, to keep it from freezing,
visions of long lines of subscribers appear,
coming up the stairs, with we'll filed buck
skin purses in their hands, and 'pay in
advance written on their smiling counte-
nances. In our ecstacy of delight, VIC
seize glass of water-straight, and exult-
lngly shout, as we toss it off, "Miners
here's to you"' But every rose has its
thorn, for the chilly beverage has swept
away the vision, and, resuming our seat, a
slight shiver comes over us, as we re-
member that tomorrow will be a muddy
day (D and the Gazette has no thick
boots.
FRIDAY = Rain still flying around
loose. Pleasure has succeeded pain
Credit being good at boot-shop, the Gaz.
IS now well shod. So squirt away, old
November; don't let up on our account
Columbia Gazette.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29
pre-enlptors

Now DUE.-As we go to press, the
steamer Golden Age is due, with the
result of the Presidential election. We
have our mouth set,-but which way to
laugh, we do not know. Let the laugh 90
which way it will, our usual E1.ctro will be
issued as soon as the Telegraph gives US
the news; SO hold anxiety Let
those laugh who win, say we, being, like
Barkus, willin', to abide the result.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

out in this direction, when, to their aston
ishment they are arrested and likely to be
punished. By some hocns pocus they
manage to get home for trial; where, if
they are not let out Of Jail before the sit
ting Of Court, some convenient perjuror
swears to an ali6i, or something else, which
insures an acquittal.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

ACCIDENT AT DoAK's SAW MILL
Mr.. Jeremiah Cosgrove, hand employed
about the saw mill, on last Thursday eve
ming, was removing some shavings from
the Planning Machine, when his left hand
caught in the heavy iron cylinder contain
ing the knives; which revolves about 400
times per minute, taking off three of his fin
gers and mashing the fourth. Drs. Ringo
and Austin dressed the wounds.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

HEAVY JUDGEMENT AGAINST THE
ESTATE OF J. L. FoI.soM.-0n Saturday
morning, Nov. 22d, in the u. S.. Circuit
Court, the jury in the case of the United
States-vs. the Executors of j. L. Folsom
returned verdict in favor of the United
States for the sum of $186,658, with in
terest from Nov 18th, 1855-amount due
BY deceased ON his account as Quarter
Master.-,Soc Union.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

CLAIMS AGAINST ADAMS & Co.-On
Saturday, Nov. I'D, Gilbert A. Grant.
referee, made report to the Fourth Dis
trict Court of San Francisco, from which
it appears that the claims against the firm
OF Adams 4 Co amount to ST, ,155, ,494.-
The creditors have until Saturday, Dec.
9TH, to show cause why the report should
not be confirmed.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

A TRAVELLING FRENcHMAN. - The
C1onor Pablico mentions the arrival of
Frenchman at Los Angeles, who fought ut
Sebastopol, and afterwards receiving his
discharge, started for the United States
he left France with only the sum of $50
From Santa Fe to Los Angeles he had
journeyed alone and on foot. ss4
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

TAXES ON THE FREMONT GRANT. The
Board of Supervisors of Mariposa county,
have assessed Col. Fremont's estate, In
that county, at one million of dollars.
This will yield in taxes to the State and
county, seventeen thousand dollars, at the
rate fixed By the Board Of Supervisors.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

MEETING OF JUSTICES ELECT. The
Justices of the Peace elect of this County,
will meet at Mokelumne Hill, on the lst
Of December (next Monday, to chose two
OF their number to actas Associate Judges
for the ensuing year.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

:. PEDESTRIAN MATCH. 1t is said that
James Kennovan, the Californian Pedes-
trian, and Thomas Trainer, an English
pedestrian, have made wager to walk
with each other He who walks the long,
est time IS to have $500 from the other,
and if Trainer wins, he is also to have
Kennovan's belt.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

LEFT AT THIS OFFICE TO BE IDENTI-
FIED.-A Daguerreotype of a young man
also small Marble-pedestal desk orna-
ment. The above were found near the
Gold Hill House, wrapped ina white cloth.
The owner can have them by calling at
this office.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

NATIVE ToBAcco.-The State Journal
has received fine specimen of California
tobacco. 1t was raised on the ranch of
Mr. Taylor, on the Cosumnes. In ap-
pearance we would judge it to be equal to
the best Virginia weed. 1t grows finely,
and it is thought that two crops can be
gathered from one planting every season,
This lot contains nearly 5000 pounds"
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

WELLS, FARGO & Co.-The accommo-
dations furnished by Wells, Fargo & Co.,
are indispensable. The facilities furnished
their customers, are On a scale SO extensive
that comparison fails to convey the idea,
unless it be to say that it is only exceeded
by the universal politeness of their agents.
joe Knight, our agent, will please stand
to attention and touch his beaver.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

ELECTION NEws.-The steamer which
is bringing the Presidential election news
has been out twenty-four days and may be
expected tomorrow possibly she may be
in to-day No mail since the formation
of our State government has ever been
looked for with deeper anxiety by the peo-
pie of California than the one now coming
up the coast.
The extremely small majority for the
Democrats in Pennsylvania, left the ques-
ton there SO doubtful that the public mind
can only be assured of the result after the
official vote is received. As goes Penn
sylvania; so, it is thought, will go the
Union. At any rate, if both the keystone
State and the Empire State 90 for either
Buchanan or Fremont, they will be pretty
certain to elect; and should either 90 for
Fillmore, the election will be very certain
to 60 into the House of Representatives
for final settlement Therefore, take it
as we will, the final result is surrounded
with uncertainties, which unite to produce
an intense desire to see the news from the
Atlantic States.-iSac Union.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

QUARTZ MAcHINERY.-On last Thurs
day, large boiler and some quartz ma
chinery passed through this place for
Angels. Every day some of the heaviest
stampers and other pieces of castings are
shipped to crush the rich gold-bearing
rock Of the various l0des now being worked
In the vicinity of Angels Camp.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

PACIFIC ExPREss.-We are indebted
to Mr.. Chas. Faville for the usual Express
facilities. And for generous supply of
newspapers from all parts of the State
He also presented us with full file of
Household Words" conducted in monthly
numbers by Dickens.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

A FuRoRE.-The new gold diggings
discovered on the Washington Ranch, has
created quite .turore among some ANA
teur miners, who are making rush in
that direction regardless of consequences
on the polish of their boots. On Thurs
day couple of gents spread themselves"
on claim in that vicinity, which they
conGdentially informed us only yielded
SlO0 to the cart-load. Yesterday two
others started in pursuit of the "root of
all evil supposed, to thrive on the Ranch.
We are informed, that paper is scarce in
that vicinity, it having all been used up to
mark the names and claims of the recent
pre-emptors.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

of the Democrat is good, and It Sacramento
city is willing to allow the business OF the in
terror to be directed from them, 1t is their own
fault
wagon road, no doubt, is the pioneer of
a railroad route-why then do we of the South
ern mining districts lie idle while this strong
influence north is being exercised Awake.
Stocktonians, and citizens of the southern
mines, and show to the public that you have
route more practicable and feasible. ria Gala
veras county, than any from Carson Valley, to
the centre OF both agricultural and mining dis
tricts Facts are undeniable things. For in
stance-an express was sent to the Mormon
Station, from Calaveras, in 26 hours Even
the snow, at this season of the year, which
makes the northern routes impracticable could
not retard the progress of our enterprise. Now
II an appropriation is to be made by the next
Legislature, for the opening of wagon road
we want that appropriation for the Calaveras
route. 1t is saving to the emigrant of time,
distance and money, and is the most practicable
of any yet discovered.
Again, the Mountain Democrat says, g On the
other side, the people of Calaveras and San
Joaquin have, the past summer cut out an emi-
grant road leading direct from Carson, in Utah,
to Stockton. The effect of this has already
been to direct a valuable trade to Stockton,
which would naturally have sought Sacra-
mento.
Evidently from the above, they fear the prac-
ticability of our route, and no doubt, will bring
to bear their influence against the Calaveras
road. This road has been opened and kept
in repair by individual enterprise. We have
asked nothing from the State; but should the
Legislature, in its WISDOM open the "Wagon
Road question" again, we are in hopes that the
southern mining and agricultural counties will
put in their claims for small portion"
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29
Saturday November %, 1856.

Mr.. THos. BoYcE is our authorized Agent in
San Francisco, and is empowered to collect and
receipt for moneys due this Office.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

WASHING OUT THEIR DIRT.-The mi
ners in this vicinity, have now one sluice-
head of water. On last Monday, Haskell
& Co., washed one day-several claims
using the same water, over. Since then
miners take the water turn about, just to
get little grub money, &c. One claim
washed out in one day ninety-ounces, but
the owner of the pile said it did not yield
SO well as he expected it would The
days washing did not consume one-twen-
tieth of the dirt he has thrown up. We
do not give the names of the parties own
ing the claim because they have too much
of the same kind of dirt lying loose, which
might "slosh about" these dark nights.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17
Administrators Sale.

Adm'tor's OF Thomas McArthIr, dec In Fairfield
against
The Widows and Heirs OF said dee'd.) Com Pleas.
FBNHE undersigned, pursuant TO an order of sale d.
Y rectcd to them in the above case, will on ths
TDoatyJoarth day Of January, 1856, before the court
house door in the City of Lancaster, In said county,
will oGcr at public sale, the following parcel of land,
to-wii: The North half of Section No. "a, in Township
No. 10, Range No. 90, bang parts OF lots Nos 70 and
10 of the Estate Of William Morrison, set tpartsin She
his wife, containing 1862 acres, dbdpcting however,
60 acres OIL OF tho South side of said tract, with all the
circumference thereon. To be sold at not less than
lhe appraised value. Appraised at $500. Terms cash.
JOHN T. McARTdUR, Admtor.
December 20, IS55-4w3Jt
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17
CATALOGUES! CATALOGUEsu

FBNHESE can be had of me on application, after the
Il 18th OF January, 1856. Now is the time to make,
year selections, as Spring is the time for planting will
named bit what we have actually on hand and for sale;
q thing OF much importance with those wanting Trees
AMI Plants, as it saves disappointment and regret 10
purchasers.
For convenience, these catalogues can also DO OBJ
tanned Of the following persons, viz:
Taylor ~ H)ln NC lrrJl: Mlth)f 81 Bro. LockVille;
DR.. J, q. Potter Winchester; Esq. Andrews, Lithopo-
lie; Post Master Pickerington; Rcber & Kutz Lancas-
Ter; j. II. Sunderman Amanda; J. G.. Nourso Rush
vile; Lcohnard & Bro. Basil; Post Master, Pleasant
villa. N. b. Please send in your orders early.
SAMUEL COFMAH
Spring Grove Nurseries, near Carroll, Fairfield
County, Ohio. Jan. 10, Ie56-3m36t
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17
LEGAL ADVERTIsEMENTs.


TAe State Of OAiO, FairGsld cOuH,v, si
EpURSUANT 10 the command ola Ord order Of sale
from the Court OF Common Pleas In said County,
ana 10 me directed, | will Offer at public sale at the
Court House In Lancaster, on Saturday rae I6tA day II
February, 1856, between the hours OF 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
and O'Clock p. NJ, the following described Real Rs-
tate to Wit. Tbs. North half Of The Northwest QuAnor
OF Section No. 81, Township No. IL, OF Range No. 10,
situate in said County of Fairfield.
Appraised at - per acre.
To DO sOld as the property ofElias Tutro and othors
AT tho sut OF Cornelius Steen rod Terms OF sale oash.
WILLIAM POTTER, shsnh.
Martin and Sehleich, Attorneys.
January ,, 1s56-5w35pfS3
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17
CHRONIC DISEASES.
DR.. l..

(oF THE FRS OF DRs. L. &c I. W. BARBER Of Chillicoths).
Deyoteshis exclusive attention to the treatment OF
Chronic Diseases. Such as Dyspepsia, Rheumatism,
Liver Com plant, Epilepsy (Fitsi Scrofula, Cancer,
Flstula, diseases ofthe Eye, Skin and all diseases off
long standing or of an obstinate nature. From ex-
tensiye experience with this class Of diseases he can
assure the afflicted that they can be cured. He also
gives special attention to the treatment of diseases OF
tho Throat and Lungs. In their treatment he adopts
the medicated limitations by which the virtues Of the
medicine can be applied directly to the surface ofthe
diseased Lungs, which is 1.-THE only. treatment that will
cure these Diseases. When desiredhe will also detect
the location Of disease by means of Electricity. By
this me thod Of examination the location OF any dis
ease can be accurately detected without asking the
patient a question.
DR., L, Barber will be at the Tallmadge House in
Friday and Saturday, thest q 9th OF Feb
ruary next.
lancaster, Jan. 10, 1866
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17
NEW GRoCERYAND NOTION STORE
JOHN ID,

H HAVE purchased the entire interest Of JonN LT-
oHs IN the Grocery Store on the Southwest corner
OF the Public Square, back ofthe Market House, wher6
| shall at all times take pleasure in serving the old
of the establishment and my friends with =
Choice selection of Groceries, Notions, &c
My new supply has already arrived to which | invite
special attention of customers. My prices will be as
low asany other similar establishment In the city. L.
OF the public patronage. JOHN ID. JACKSON.
Lancaster, August %, 55-l6
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17
SheriT,s SnInt

,Tas stat. Of oAiO, Fairfield coaaiy, -.
Jacob McGowcn,
against In Partition.
-IOhn McGowen, ct ais.
HDURSUAMT to the command Off end order ofsals
II from tho Court of Common Pleas In said county,
and TO me directed, | will offer at public sale al me
Court House in Lancaster, on Saturday the l6tA day Of
February, 1856, between the hours OF 10 O'Clock A. N.
aud 4o'clock Il. NJ, the following described Real ga
tate, to-wit: In-Lot No. 70 in East Rushville in said
county. Appraised at SOTO.
rms--One-third in hand, ono third in one and tho
remaining third In two years with interest from the dsI
OF sails. WILLIAM POTTER 0hsri6
W. T.. Fink, Attorney.
Lancaster, January 3. Is~56-5U35pfSS
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17

TENHERE will be sold on the 10Th day Of January
next, the farm of Geo. Riegel deceased situated
in Amanda township, Fairfield county, Ohio. lat
acres is under COED cultivation, also n good dwelling
house and a bank barn; tho same is well watered with
a pever failing spring; "a acres being we'll timbered,
which will be sold in three .seperate lots. The pur-
chaser being required TO pay one half in cash on the
LIST Of, April 1856, the other half in 4 annual payments
without interest, also 30 secure said payments by
Mortgage on the premises if required.
Dec. 10, 1~sjj--4w32.' JESSE RIEGRL.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17
AMBROTYPES, PHI TOGRAP lis,
Daguerrertypes, &C., sc.

YUNHE subscriber Is now nble to compete with any
establishment In the West In the production OF
Pictures In any Of the above arts. The Ambrotype Pic
lures on Glass, perhaps rival any thing In the Photo
graphic line, and place 1t in the power of every one at
moderate expense to secure Pictures of friends or
relatives that are warranted to be perfectly durable,
and will stand for ever unaffected by any Of the inhu-
cncos that are destr uctive to the ordinary Daguerrer-
type. Pictures executed In any OF the above styles,
equal to any producedin the West, and elegantly fitted
up in cases or frames US may be desired,
No sitting for Chitdrsa alters Oeloek, p. NJ
ROOMS-Creed's Block, over Beck's Store.
Lancaster, Dec. 81, lsJ5-25tf V. N. GRISWoLD.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17
Attachment Notice.

against oman, ESQ. "a Jus
and for Hooking Township, Fairfield county, Ohio
On the 27th day OF November, A.. u. 1855, at the in
stance Of the Proprietor of the Gazette Office of Lam
caster, Ohio, said Justice issued an order of attachment
in the above cause, for the sum Of Seventeen Dollars.
Dated ut LrncaItor, Ohio, this Seventeenth day ofDs-
cembcr, 1855. Dseonbe -. ~lS55-iw35
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17
Attachment Notice.

Henry Leonard & s. II.
Leonard, known as the 1rm of
Plaintiff, In an Attachment,
Leonard & Brother
against
ThoS. J. Tabler, Defendant,
HHEFOREJ. ". Brison. a Justice Of tho Peace for
a. Walnut township Fairfield county Ohio, on the
18TH day OF November, 1855, said Justice Issued an or
der ofattachment in the above action for the sum Of
sixty eight dollars and twenty four cents.
LEONARD q BROTHER.
Basil, Doc, Z. 1355-iw32t
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17
VALUABLE CITY RESIDENCE

TUyHAT beautiful House and Lot on the East side OF
Broad Street, near Winding Street, and immedl.
aieIv North of the residence of Mrs, Creed. Inc Lou
is Foorty-three feet front by One Hundred and Sky
vefeetd deep to a Twelve foot Alley. Inc HOUSE
IA contains Seven Rooms, Hall, Kitchen. &c, ano
llVl was finished about ono year since. Also. comn
modious Stable, Garbage House, Wood ana ooaP
House. &C., &c. All in good repair.
This property will be sold cheap for cash or IN payl
ments, as It is In intention OF the proprietor 20 mUxS
West, For further particulars enquire on tno PS'
, m or Of the EDITOR ofthe GAZETTE. :.
LANCASTER, oycmber 1S,IeSS-Se"
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-17
January 3, ls5o-5wa5pfsS
snIe Of Real Estate by Order of Court.

n pursuance ofan order ofthc Probate Court In and
ed to me rs Guardian OF the minor Heirs OF William
w. Flood, deceased, | will on Saturday ths Cad day ~
February, a. ID. 1856, at one O'Clock in the afternoon
al the doorof the Court House In Lancaster, sell to the
highest bidder the following Real Estate rs the proper
" OF said minor heirs of William w. Flood, deceased,
iree and clear OF dover, to-wit: The East half Of In
Lot No. Seven, in Reber's Addition to the Town OF
Lancaster. Appraised at $3.50.
Terms OF sale--One- third the purchase money In
hand, one-third in one year and the balance in two
years with interst on deferred payments.
GEORGE SANDERSCN, Guardian.
January 3, le56-4w36pfS1 so