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San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29
Senatorial Vote.
OFFICIAL vorE OF AmADoR Cousry-The fo

OFFICIAL VoTE OF AMADoR CouNTY-The fol-
lowing is the official vote of Amador county,
for State Senator, &C., so says the Sentinel:
SENATOR.
Norman, l 1,709; Elias, 1858; Holbrook, 65l
Norman's majority over Elias, Isl.
ASSEMBLYMEN.
Seawell, 1887; Livermore, 1857; Bicknell,
1900; Beck, 1895; Prick, $50 Mason, 672.
COUNTY CLERK.
Hatch, 1900; Baldwin, 1,426; Thackerber-
ry, 52l. Hatch's majority over Baldwin, 474
SHERIFF.
Durham, 1,599 Paugh, 1,76s Tibbitts, 4so
Paugh's majority over Durham, l66.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
Axtel, 1894; Gear, l,542; Curtis, $780,
AxtelFs majority over Gear, 152.
There were 1899 votes cast for President
in the county, showing an increase of nearly
one thousand votes over last years election.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

Yesterday we witnessed the
new process of taking pictures by the Ambro-
typlng Machine, fitted up in Knickerbocker Hall,
by Mr.. H. e. Clark. The pictures are the most
life-like personifcation of the "human face Di-
vine,' we have yet seen knit together by the re-
fulgent rays of a sunbeam. Mr. Clark's stock
of plates and cases is superb, and sufficient to
accommodate all tastes, in the highest style OF
the Art Ambrotyping is an Improvement on
the Sun-type, and the fifth improvement, in or
der, from the Daguerreotyping process, which,
by recent improvements, has now become OBJ
solete. Mr. Clark will remain but a few days,
and those wishing pictures taken should call
early, during this fine weather.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

WALLACE MONUMENT AssocfArIoN.-It is now
in contemplation to erect monument to Will
liam Wallace the Hero of Scotland. The peo-
pie of this State are called upon to aid the cause
Citizens of Scottish birth all over the State are
respectfully invited to cooperate with the mem
bers of the Association in their endeavor to as
sist in erecting a monument to the memory OF
the illustrious Chief near where he fell at Stir
ling. Subscriptions received and all commu-
nications attended to by the Treasurer and Sec
retary. Treasures VIM. Campbell of Grass Val
ley; Secretary, William Montgomery of Nevada
City. VIM. Watt, Grass valley) President.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

Marrted-On Wednesday evening, Novem-
Der 26th, 1856, by the Rev. VIM. c. Curry Mr..
WILLIAM KRAUSE, Agent of the Pacific Ex-
press, at Vallecito, to Miss HELEN c. A. KEEL
LERMAN, lately of New Brownfels, Texas.
In Mokelumne Hill on Wednesday evening,
10th inst, by Rev. J. A. Bruner, Mr.. MATTHIAS
L. HOWELL, of Eureka Quartz Mining Com
pany, to Miss NANCY A. TURNER, of this
county.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

GOLD on BEAR MousTAIN.-It is the impress
sion of many that large gold district lies be-
tween the Calaveras and Salt Lick Valley. We
arc informed by gentleman who has prospect
ed on the first and second ranges of Bear Noun
tain, that gold can be obtained on almost eve-
ry foot of the ranges--from back bone to base.
On the first and second mountains in many
places, from three to ten cents to the pan have
been ''prospected.' On the southern slope OF
the Salt Lick range, is canon, where hunters
had pursued grizzly; one of the party fell
into a ravine, severely spraining his back, =
while lying in a reclining position, he took out
his hunting knife, and in crevicing, discovered
gold,-before rising he took out nine dollars
worth of gold. Since then but little has been
heard of the discovery, as no water can ever be
taken up on the slopes of these isolated noun
tains. In Salt Lick Valley, when water can be
secured, some rich claims will be worked, and
the quartz in that vicinity is supposed to be
rich. The whole expanse of country interyen-
ing to the Calaveras, from Angels to the Plains,
is equally as rich, but cannot be worked only
during extreme wet winters. If this winter
proves Il forty-niner, some rich strikes will be
made on Bear Mountain. The entire district
between this and Salt Lick Valley would, proba-
bly,, pay remunerative wages, if water could be
secured to work the ground.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29
Mining Laws.

ADOPTED by the Miners Of San Andreas District
at a Public Meeting held June 18th, 1856.
T BOUNDARY.
L. On the North by Murrays Greek, and on
the East, South and West, to include all of the
Territory drained by San Andreas Creek and
its Tributaries.
2. All Mining Claims, shall be properly de-
sgnated by conspicuous stakes.
3. Claims for Shaft Diggings shall be one
hundred feet square.
4. A Tunnel Claim shall be one hundred feet
wide, running through the hill but no Com
pany shall hold more than one hundred feet to
each Member of the Company, when running
with the lead, or in pay-dirt.
S. A Gulch Claim shall be one hundred feet
square.
6. A Surface Claim shall be two hundred
feet square.
Z. Any person or persons discovering New
Diggings, shall be entitled to an extra Claim for
the discovery.
s. All Miners, on application, shall have the
right to examine adjoining Claims to prevent
| encroachments
/ 9. All Mining Claims shall become forfeited,
| by being abandoned, or not worked for three
consecutive days, except in case of sickness, J
provided water can be obtained for working
the same.
10. All Claims in Shafts or Tunnels, or any
Claims that have been worked in the dry season
shall be considered workable from June lst.
/ until November 1st.
II. All Riddlings and Tailings shall be
deemed abandoned, and become forfeited. three
days after the abandonment of the Claim from
which they have been taken, provided they are
not worked, if workable.
II. All persons shall be entitled to hold at
the same time, a Sluice Claim, and Claim in
Deep Diggings provided he works the same
according to law.
l3. Persons holding Claims, where water
cannot be Immediately obtained, shall keep a
notice on the same, renewed every ten days, or
have the same Recorded, by Recorder chosen
for that purpose, by the Miners, which shall
hold good until water can be obtained.
/ Ia. All Claims to be Recorded shall be done
so, by the owner or owners, in person, of the
same.
Is. All Laws or parts of Laws conflicting
with the above are hereby repealed, and from
| this date rendered void
Adopted June 8th, '56. oct25-3m
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

MINING IMpRovEMENTs.-Mes D. H. Baker
& Co., near Lakes Store, are now erecting Hy-
draulic Works, to wash out their claim Dur
ing the past summer they have been throwing
up Dirt and now they have a large pile to wash
out The water to work the Hydraulics, will
be raised out of Murray's Creek, as soon suf-
icient water can be spared from the bed of the
creek
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

CENTRAL HILL-On the northeast side of
Central Hill about one-half mile above Mill's S
Store, Messrs. Evan Ellis Il Co., have struck
pay dirt in their tunnel claim, yielding twelve
and one-half cents to the pan. The pay-dirt is
about three feet thick. A quarter of a mile
lower down, Messrs. Hughes & Co., are now
washing out 50 per day to the man. They pro-
cure water from the Mokelumne Ditch
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

RooFING.-Most of the roofs on the new brick
and stone buildings erected in this place during
the past summer, are in leaky condition. Odd
Fellows Hall has suffered serious damage,
by leakage; the plastered ceiling falling down
and soiling the furniture and regalia of the
Lodge. Contractors should be held reponsible
for such carelessness or ineficiency of work
nianship.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

No RAILRoAD.-Thep people of Placer
county have decided by very decisive
vote, that the county shall not subscribe
500, 900 for the construction of a rail
road from Folsom to Auburn The vote
stood: For the project, 319; against it
3,432.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

INDIAN SALMON SEASON. Shasta
Republican says that this being the season
during which the Indians take the salmon
for winter consumption, they are now
caught in large quantities, and are fat and
healthy The Rancherias are numerous
along the banks of the Sacramento, and
all are busy curing their fish,
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

RETIRED-Mr. j. N. Bingay has re-
tired from the editorial control of the Cal
aUeras Chronicle.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

CURIOUS DISCOVERY The workmen
engaged on the Columbia & Stanislaus
River Water Co.'S tunnel, some few
months ago, came across the under jaw
bone Of an alligator, imbedded at depth
of three hundred and fifty feet from the
surface. This relic of bygone era in the
worlds history can be seen in Columbia.
-,Sonora Herald.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

L. O. of O. F.-Lone Star Encampmen
No. 10 meets regularly on the first and third
Saturday evenings of each month, at Odd Eel
lows Hall, Mokelumne Hill.
LEWIS sober, C. P.
CHAS. w. LITTLER, S. sep 24-tf.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

SNow.-We learn from Mr.. Juan, who was
out hunting on Bear Mountain, on last Satu-
day, that snow fell in that vicinity to the depth
Of one inch, during the afternoon.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

New MORNING PApER.-A new morn
ing paper is about to be established in this
city, under the management of an associ-
alton Of printers s. f. Bulletin.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29
FRIENDS WE ALI MUST DIE. !

On the verge Of womanhood, the deceased's hopes
were high any in this world and long life Of use
funess seemed before hebut fatal disease laid its heavy
hand upon life and death gasped her to his icy embrace
now she who lately was so beautiful in form,
plished in mind and lovely IN her raons, is resting in
the cold grave In sleep she rests QBTu NorIoR
FRANCES JENNIE LATIMER.]
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29
ESTRAY NOTICE..

YAKEN UP by the subscriber on the South
4 Fork Of the Calaveras river nearA
Livers' Store. on the nth inst, dark1E2E
iron gray MARE, branded on the right hip, J.
s.: on the left, with Spanish brand, and on the
back with an imperfect brand. When taken
up, she had a rope around her neck.
The owner is requested TO come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take her away,
or she will be disposed of as the law directs.
nov 22-3t* MICHAEL MURPHY.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

CHILDREN IN SAN JosE.-A recon
census of the children in San Jose, shows
there to be 479, divided in sex as follows
Boys 231, girls, 248, twenty-three O
whom are orphans
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

The happiness of the human race in thi
world does not consist Of our being devoit
of passions, but in our learning to com
mand them. =
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29
ODD FELLOWS BALL,

ODD FELLOWS BALL,
"a AT. ANGELS, CALAvERAs CO., M,
l-N Hope Lodge No. SO, L o. Q. r, ~.
Wednesday. December 24th, '56.
TIE BALL is given in honor of the Second
Anniversary of Hope Lodge, and of the dedica-
ton of their New Hall at Angels.
Dancing and Supper at Lakes Hotel.
B6F Tickets, admitting Gentleman with
Ladies, $500 For sale by c. G. Lake, st the
Hotel.
MANAGERS.
JAMES LETFoRD, p. G.. Sonora;
@. w. BoNSEY, P. G., Columbia;
DR.. LEWIS Sober, c. p, Mokelumne HILL
CHAs w. LITTLER, \. G., Mokelumne Hill
A. P. HUMPHREY, P. g., San Andreas;
WM. CRIspIN, Murphys;
GEO. X. DoNNELLY, P. c., Angels;
w. J. BRocKwAY, P. G., Angels.
Dedication at 2 o'clock, P. NJ; Procession
forms at one o'clock. All Brothers in good
standing are invited to join in procession.
The public are invited to the Hall at Dedca-
ton.
ANGELS, Nov. ed, SO. nov 22-tt
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

CoRREcTIoS.-ln our last number, we said,
" Messrs Bright 4 Co., ofCentral Hill, were TAX
Ing ten ounces per day out of their claim" 1t
should have read seventeen ounces per day
Central Hin is West of this place, not East, "
as heretofore published.
On Wednesday last, Mr.. William Bright call
ed on US, since the above was put in type.)-
lie says seventeen ounces per day " amt no
whdr!" He exhibited to US some large chispas,
which were taken out of the claim; one piece
weighed $42; another, So over two ounces
The largest chunk was found in the last sluice-
box, very near washed over it felt very adhesive
when in our hands. Mr.. Bright is an old resi-
denter and deserving of the merited reward that
will invariably remunerate the Woodworking
miner. Success to the Bright Company.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

n. O. of o. F.-San Andreas Lodge No.
so, l. O. of O. F., meets every We'd So
nesday Evening, at their Hail. Mem sAS1VVE
bers and Visiting Brothers, in good standing,
are fraternally invited to attend.
GORDON E. SLOSS, N. G.
]. K. DoAK, Recording Sec'y.
San Andreas, September "a, 1856
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

Snow IN SIERRA CoUNTY. Y.-On Satur-
day last, Nov. 22d, there was snow foot
deep at Forest City, Sierra county.
San Andreas independent., 1856-11-29

adopted BY the Miners Of San Andreas District
at a Public Meeting held June 18th, 1856.
ROUNDARY I
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-13

Rome, with the mass OF her inhabitants to-
tally Indifferent to the result; and had she
not thus been left, ''delenda esq Cathdrgo'
would have been pronounced in yain.--
Had Rome retained the virtue of the ear
lier days, her empire would never have de-
serted her, nor Goth have reyelled in her
palaces. 1t was their intense dissensions
which, at last, reduced the Italian republics
of the middle ages to the condition Of serls
to despotism, and it was sectional animosi-
ty and strife which Frustrated the whole
peninsula under The heel Of tyranny, and
which still holds it there. Nations never
decay at once, As il takes successive
frosts and rains to disintegrate rock, SC
kingdoms and commonwealth crumble on
ly by slow degrees. Calm observers can
always see when ''stitch in time" may
avert the approaching ruins. But the pas
sion of men too often shut their eyes to
coming perils of this kind; the rent, at frs
hardly perceptible, widens and widens; and
it is frequently only when it is too late that
community calls for the "stitch in time, y
and, even rs it calls, 10! the end has come
Baltimore San.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-13
Cardinal Principles Of the Democratic
Party.

/. Equal and exact justice 70 all men. of what
ever State or persuasion, religious or political
- Peace, comm rec and honest fiit n..>.iip with
all nations; entertaining alliance with none
- lhe right OF States ami Territories TO admin
isicr their own domestic affairs.
4. Freedom and equality; the sovereignty of the
people. and The right of the majority to rle hen
constitutionaily expressed.
.. Economy in tn" public cxpeniitrcs-and
sacred preservation public f;lits.
o. Freedom of religion, freedom of the press.
and general diffusion of useful information.
T. Opposition to all secret political organizations.
and all corruption in politics.
. A-sacrcd preservation of the Federal Con-
stitution. and no reIie iousrtests for Office.
:? No bisotry, or pride of cast, or distinction of
birth among American citizens.
10 Respect and protection for the rights Of all.
H. The preservation of the naturalization laws,
ana the right OF all To the public domain and the
protection OF the American Government.
-. Opposition Ia all chartered monopolics.
t. Common brotherhood and good vii 10 all
especially to these of the household Of faith.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-13

BURXING OF TIE PRopELLER M. Z.
SPAULDING.-Wc learn from the Buffalo
Commercial that this propeller took fire
about ) O'Clock on the morning of Friday
last. and burned nearly to the waters edge
She was almost full of a valuable cargo OF
merchandise bound for Detroit. She was
lying IT, the slip outside, and down near
the end of the pier, Oh the north side of the
slip The fire engines were on the ground
promptly, but the fire had made such head
way she could not be saved. The fire eyi-
IDENTIFY took from some combustible materi-
n among her cargo, as 10 FIRE had been on
her other than in her cook house for three
days. The fire when first seen was com
ing out of her man hatch. The hull of the
'-Spaulding" sunk nearly to the plankshear
on the south side Of the slip; everything
else combustible being entirely consumed.
Inside she presents only charred and smok-
ing ruins. The value of the propeller was
placed last spring by the underwriters at
$4,000 AS no accident had happened
during the season TO her, she was worth
nearly the amount when she took fire
Nothing will be saved, beside some portion
Of the machinery. The cargo, of between
$50 and 900 tons. all Of which was destroy
ed, may be placed at about $4,000 to
100000. The propeller belonged to the
American Transportation Company and
was not insured. The goods were insured
almost wholly in New York
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-13
Law Of Newspapers.

1. Subscribers who. do not give express notice to
the contrary. are considered as wishing TO continue
their subscriptions.
. II subscribers order the disccninuance oftheir
papers. the publisher NAV continue to send them
until all aIrcaragcs are paid.
:. Ii subscr;b rs neglect refuse take their
papers from the office they held responsible till
they have settled the bill and ordered the paper dis
continued.
4. lfsubscribcrs remove to other places without
informing the publishers, and the paper is still sent
10 the former direction. they held responsible
The Courts have decided tina; refusing to take
paper from the Office. removing and leaving
uactle,l for i FACIE evidence of intentional
fraud.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-13
Appalling Burning of a Ship

The following details of horrible case
of piracy and burning of a ship at Macao,
have been received at Lloyd's, London.
The Dutch ship Bauca, Capt. Heymans,
100 tuns burden. with between 800 and
400 emigranis (coolies) for Havana, put
back to Macao, about a month since (the
dispatch is dated at Hong Kong, August
10, with her water casks leaking and car
go shifted, having encountered boisterons
weather, and on reaching the outer roads
brought up to an anchor. There she re-
manned repairing, her officers exercising
strict vigilance in preventing the coolies
going ashore, for fear they should make
their escape. For the three weeks, what
ever discomfort may have prevailed, no fears
of an out break would seem to have been
entertained, until a chinese doctor warned
the captain that mischief was brewing In
preparing for such contingency as ri
sing of the coolies the small arms were
placed on the poop, and two guus were load
ed with grape, and pointed forward. About
8 o'clock on the night of the 9Th, the dis
turdance commenced, and the crew took
refuge on the poop. The captain first fired
Il shot or two overhead, but, rs that had no
effect and the coolies advanced toward them
Yelling frightfully armed with Delaying pins,
bricks torn from the cooking places, dc,
the captain gave orders to his men 10 fire,
and Immediately a voly was poured into
the infuriateG mass from the two guns, and
also from the small arms This had the
effect of checking and putting down the RI
OF, and the coolies were driven below, but
they sough: revenge by setting fire to the
ship, and in few minutes tie captain was
appalled, by seeing flames issuing ,up from
the fore hatch. y frightful scene of car
mage followed; the coolies rushed upon deck
and no doubt murdered all the officers of
the ship. The ship was soon in Il blaze
fore and aft. la about IN hour the MAIN
mast fell with crash, then the fore and
mizen, and about midnight the magazine
blew up with Il tremendous explosion. The
ship was instantly hurled TO fragments,
and vast number of poor creatures, who
were clinging to the chains, persisted with
her. OF the number who were on board
including crew and passengers about $40,
only 80 escaped with their lives; the re-
maindcr were either burnt in the ship or
drowned. The affair has produced great
sensation in Hong Kong
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-13

Prospects OF A REVOLUTIONS IL FRANCE.
The population of Paris is in a very fe-
versh state The artisans ofthe faubourgs
are deeply incensed against the govern
ment.
The high p-ice Of the necessaries Of life,
the pressure of house rents, and the want oil
employment, are producing deep and gen
eral discomfort. The long absence Of the
Emperor from Paris had added 10 the com
plications, and as Louis Napoleon is COST
cred to be himselfthc government, this un-
fortunate condition of things sorely imperils
his popularity. In fact matters appear to
have come to such pass in the French me-
tropolis that nothing which can possibly
occur there will occasion surprise. Hitherto
the genius of the Emperor has proved
strong enough for any emergency, and the
present is the time for testing the strength
Of his resources. Never since the cup c eeto'
was he in such peril.
M. Mague, the French Minister of Fin
ance, has unlimited TO the Emperor state
ment in which he paints III very glowing
colors the prosperity and resources of the
country, and he shows that although France,
has had to endure at the same time war
cholera, inunda'ions, and prolonged deartl
Of provisions, this accumulation of calami-
ties has not induced disorder, ror check
ell trade, nor led to diminution 81
the revenue If an impatient and discon
tented people could be satisfied with reasons
this state paper ought to set everything
right, but the difference between the thco-
retical prosperity here delineatcd and the
actual misery which exists tells against the
Minister'S assumptious.--Lirepool Tines
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-11-13
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