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San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06
The SiphOn Mystery, Again

In note sent us by x. Y H., he ac-
knowledges his error about the operation
of the Siphon, and admits that he went
off in rather too much haste. We give
so much of his note as seems to us neces-
sary toput him right. He is also corrected
by line from another correspondent
USE OF THE SIpHoN IN MINING
Messrs Editors As | know you are at
all times ready and willing to receive any
correction of any incorrect statement which
may have appeared in the columns of your
paper, | take the speediest opportunity of
disproving the erroneous statements con-
tanned in the article on the q Use of the
Siphon,' signed *. Y. H. and pub
lished in your paper of Thursday. l am
also convinced by reflection that Mr.. Hi
ram Platt, of Drytown, is correct in his
statement that water cannot be raised
above certain hight
The main error in the article of * !.
Y H." consists in attributing unlimited
power to cohesive attraction. 1t is evident
that, if a Slphon OF forty feet In length be
filled with water, and the lower or open
ends placed in water at given level, and
the Siphon elevated to perpendicular
position, the water at the top or crook of
the Siphon will separate and descend in
tro columns down the two legs to point
corresponding in each, to the point in the
tube above mentioned. Consequently,
there would be vacuum in the upper por-
ton or crook of the Siphon, through which
no water could pass unless it were forced
up by power additional to that of atmos-
pheric pressure. 1t must be remembered
that, in speaking Of elevation, the adjective
perpendicular must be understood. With
an apology to Mr.. Platt for having hastily
and, consequently, unjustly, criticised his
statements, will close, make my bow and
retire. N.Y..
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06
ODD FELLOWS BALL,

"a AT ANGELS, CALAvERAS CO., .ala
E& Hope Lodge No. SO, I o. O. F.. W
Wednesday. December 24th, 90.
THE BALL is given in honor of the Second
Anniversary of Hope Lodge, and of the dedica-
ton ofstheir New Hall at Angels.
Dancing and Supper at Lakes Hotel.
Ia Tickets, admitting a Gentleman with
Ladies, $500 For sale by C. G. Lake, at the
Hotel.
MANAGERS
JAMES LETFoRD, P. c., Sonora;
0. w. BoNNEY, P. G.. Columbia;
DR.. LEWIS Sober, c. r., Mokelumne Hill;
CHAs. W. LIrTLER, n. G., Mokelumne Hill;
A. P HUMPHREY, P. G., San Andreas;
WM. CRIsPIN, Murphy's;
GEO K. DoNNELLY, P. G., Angels;
W. ]. BRocKwAY, P. c., 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 Dedica-
ton.
ANGELS, Nov. 22d, SO. nov 22-tt
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06
Nrw yr.p.s EvrR.II-Mr Andre,

New YEAR Eve BALL.-Mr Andrew
Seifard, proprietor of the Mountain House,
between San Andreas and the Kentucky
House, will give Ball on the evening of
December 31st, 1856. A Board Of eight
Managers have been appointed to direct
the affairs of the Ball. A happy aud a
jovial time may be anticipated.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06
Mining Laws.
adopted By the Miners Of San Andrsds Distric
at a Public Meeting held June 18th, 1856

Adopted By The Miners Of San Andreas District,
at Public Meeting held June 18th, 1856.
T BOUNDARY
l. On the North by Murray's Creek, and on
the East, South and West, to include all of the
Territory drained by San Andreas Greek and
its Tributaries.
2. All Mining Claims, shall be properly de-
signated, 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.
5. A Gulch Claim shall be one hundred feet
square.
6. A Surface Claim shall be two hundred
feet square.
7. Any person or persons discovering New
Diggings, shall be entitled to an extra Claim for
the discovery.
8. 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, Sluice Claim, and Claim in
Deep Diggings, provided he works the same
according to law.
13. 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, SO. oct25-3m
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

ASSOCIATE JUDGEs.-The new Justices of the
Peace, elect, assembled at Mokelumne Hill,
on last Monday, and presented their bonds for
acceptance, which were all approved. They
then selected two of their number to serve as
Associate Judges for the ensuing year. The
chosen are s. B. Stevens, of San Andreas Dis
triet, Township No. 81 and S. Wilson, Town
ship No, i0.) Jenny Lind District, as Associates.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

DRAINAGE OF MINING CLAIMS. =
luessrs. Editors: If your correspondent,
*. Y a." had occupied himself little
more on the q \. B. c." Of the subject
on which he has presumed to attempt to
instruct your readers. he wouldnever have
penned so many blunders, calculated seri-
ously to mislead the miners, as are con-
tanned in his communication on the Siphon
He talks of the instrument acting by the
power of cohcsire attraction Now the
scientific definition of fluid, one known
to every tyro in hydraulics, is, that it is a
body not possessing cohesire onrcctton.-
[ shall not here enter into any length
ened exposition Of the principle on
which the Siphon acts, as for all prac-
tical purposes the remarks contained in
Mr.. Platt's letterare sufficient. [ would
merely add, that in the portions of the
State which are at a considerable eleva-
ton above the level of the sea, some
allowance will have to be made for the
diminished pressure Of the atmosphere, SO
that at an elevation of 1000 feet for ex-
ample, it would not be safe to calculate on
Siphon raising water more than "A or 25
feet.-Sac. Lnion A. B. G..
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

VURBANK's REsTAuRANT.-The atten-
tion of our readers is directed to the ad-
vertisement of Mr.. Vurbank, in another
column. Visitors to Angels Camp, in
want of good meal, will find the table
spread by Mr.. Y. always supplied With
every luxury the market affords.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06
EsTRAY NOTICE.

YAkEN UP by the subscriber on the South
4 Fork of the Calayeras river, nearH-
Livers' Store, on the 18th inst, darkAC&
iron gray MARE, branded on the right hip, ].
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., 1856-12-06
AGENTS FOR THE INDEPENDENT
Board of Supervisors.

IRe Tew Board of Supervisors met on last
Tuesday, at Mokelumne Hill and organized by
electing Nelson 7. Norcross Chairman.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

COMMON ScHooLs.-A. II. Griggs, Esq, Su-
perintendent of Common Schools for Calaveras
County, reports the number of children attend
ang School, for the year 1856, to be six hundred
and sixty-seven. The following are the Dis
tricts with the number of children for each
nicfrint.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18

co. rser admirably. AMI swept around the tracl
like whirlwind.
Miss Julia A. NoBrgs, of this city, m,de ar
excellent appearance auI attracted much favora
be attention bv her skill and ease, showing her
self u fearless, graceful an l accomplished rider
But. perhaps, the two BsAYAN sisters-ueither ol
whom anybody coald distinguish from the othe,
were rs greet favoritcs q. any. Though no,
particularly 'shiny or i'm 9etu ~. yet they sal
upon their horses with su:h II nonctalance, and
rode with such elegance and so prettily, ~ to
win tue envy of all the girls, and the admiration
of everybody else Of tho Assem- ,lei thou sands -
We tried to decide which Of the SIX 70 10 the best
but Miss.t got befo. our eyes every time, and
We gave it up.
On the whole, Thursday was a gala day. There
were 2l5 entries made--a number much larger
than ever before. IL was estimated that there
were, at least, 5000 people on the ground, and
they came from al. parts of the Territory. We
have not received a full report of Yesterdays
proceedings when we 90 to press.-Monday morn.
Ing shall tell ir ali, ,--but We close summary of
one days doings ut the Fair, with consciousness,
that this exhibition has done much--very much
towards inspiring anew the Farmers, discovering
the facilities. and developing the latent strength
of our prolific Territory.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18
College Il ST. raul.

Under the faithful superintenlance of Mr.
WIN. Branch, the edifce of the Preparation,
School of the College Of st. Paul, has Just beer
completed.
The cost Of construction, up to this time, ha.
hcen chiefly borne by liberal friend of education
in the city of Philadelphia.
To level and fence the grounds, and fini h tn,
buildn. in an appropriate manner, an a'liitionn
sum OF 81 500 will be required. The Executiv,
Commtte of the Trustees of the College Inv.
appointed E. j. Way Solicitor for the Institu
ton, feeling sansuine tnat our intelligent an.
entsrprisiny citizens will re-po ID to the call ant
complete .hat which tends to increase the fan
reputation Vt our city.
W. L. BANNING,
G. L. BECKER,
w. X. MARSHALL;
ALEX RAMSEY,
Z. d. NELL,
Erecutive C0mmittee
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18
MONDAY, OCT. l3, 1856.
what tue slacI R-pu1lican Her. D;d.
The Black Republican House Of Rerr.,.

| The Black Republican House Of Representa-
tves at ishinyt0n is h0tl lble for these thin -
1t was nine weeks in choosin. a Speaker
which l. generally effected in one day, and during
che whole Of h,t time Congress wa, in stats
of disnrgan'Jaton.
2. Il rsfa<ei to pas. hill securing peace ir
| KANSAS, and which nulll6e certain obnoxious
laws IN that Territory, for the reason that such
peace woald DC dam ,ging to the polite Il pros.
poets of the party.
3. 1t passei u lag legislating slavery into
insas for two years, an exten ling the Fugitive
Slave Law over it AMI N.br iska.
4. ltp,sse an en- ,ct,neE raising the salary
Of it's members from IS to SIS per dy.
5. II refu 'ed 10 pass th, Army Appropriation
Bill ut the regular sessi IN, and extra session
md TO be called for thlr purpose, putting the
Government to great expense.
These me 'sures are the only thing which rem
Tered the last session Of the Black Republican
House at all es,orablc.-Pioneer.
This is a splendid assault, and lacks only one
essential element,-it :s'n: true. To support this
refutation We would reply rs follows:
Q.) The s. Bl,ck R .public,n hous. was nine
weeks in choosing Speaker" bec,use the Niger.
driving minority insisted upon forcing upon it an
obnoxious Qnattlebun, who owned thousand
slaves in North Carolina, (not to speak of the
Pioneer, AMI the tho ,sant other white slaves
whom he owns an drives ut the North.)
e THREE TIN IS dsd The RIP ubtican mem bsrs of
Congress u":e to at,nit K msLs into the U.ion as
fsEE stats. and three times d,d the Gutta
Psrcha Democracy and their Know Nothing
aItits DEFRAT THEIR OBJECT, and vote to continue
civil war in tn terrisorv,--yet tbs Pione,r nc.
cuses them Of voting to exr,nl Slavery over
Kansas!
(3) 4 lie up'n the face Of it. Every Repub
it%0n member, a've one, vJted TO re tore me Mis-
soari Compromise, and PR,aIs.r SLAVERY Is
Kansas FosEvE,,--yer tho Pioneer ch,rgos them
with attempting to make Kansa. II Slave State.
(l) This - enactment raising tn. sal,r of
members from $8 to $l8 per day." mas opposed
b. evsry republican except tive, AMI SUSTAINED By
the Bogus Democracy dlos.st TO man yet the
Pioneer charges it upon the Republicans!
o. The PrJ.Slavery Demo :rats in Congress.
'' refused to PISS tn, Army App:opri ,sion Bill"
thereby incu ring an extra expense OF $9J, ,O0J.0J.
unless the X public .ns would hitch On ,mnable
clause, hiring Blford's pirates to burn Villages,
pi;lase dwellings,, desoate farm. destroy presses,
hang, murder, shoot. scalp, and extcrminate by
Ore AMI sword, our brothers and sisters battlins
for their Gol-given rights upon the plains Of
K,nsas,-yet the editor of the Pioneer m .kes the
villanous charge, which be knows is c,lumny
worthy Of the Father Of Lies. Well-well-well
what 'front.' men do for party?
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18
TUESDAY, OCT. ID, 1856.
To the PsiIs:


We fear that the people do not fully conn,..
mend the Importance of voting in the Election to.
day. Legislature is to be chosen, which will
give our Territory character in the eyes of the
Republic, and which will mould and fashion her
politics, when she comes into the Union as a
Sovereign State. Every dishonorable scheme
~'l be employed to defeat our candidates. Look
OUT Tor fraudulent votes. Be on hand to chat.
lenSe those who attempt to cxercise the right of
franchise illegally. Work, incessans and persi..
sant, IS all that can save Us. See what We have
g't within range Of our guns! See what game
we can big! Legislature with u throbb:nc
soul to feel fos the rights of man County OFF,
GERS willing to execute the law with an impartial
nand; State ten times a. large as M,ss ,chu.
sets, admitted into a great comm ouwealth Of
EmPires-intelligent, Republican ami Free!--
10 day Ohio ani Indian, will viudicate their
character at the ballos-box, and in dav or two
We shall hear thlt the Keystone State has re.
ouxed her recreant son, Buchanan. and spoken
for Constitutional Freedom, in a voice worthy of
me heritage OF Penn. Let US lie ready to extend
TO our older sisters hearty fraternal greeting
Let no one stay away from the Polls. One vote
e'ected John Quincy Adams to the United States
Senate-one vote elected Thomas Jefferson Pres
aent-a"d Texas was annexed TO the Confed,ra.
cy bv one vote, given by Representative who
vas elected by one vote cast by an unknown
farmer IN one Of the secluded corners of Ken.
su Ky! This annexation brought on the Mexican
var, AMI the sacrifice of thousands Of brave men
and millions of dollars, besides the acquisition
u California, without which gold might not
have been discovered there, and John G. Fremont
would probably never have been President! Ono
vote MY be Of paramount Importance. There
wa1 law in Anthems, inficting the punishment
ot death upon all who had the privilege of fran.
chise, and failed to employ it. If any man in
this Territory becomes liable to this law today,
he ought to be deprive Of his vote forever. Go
10 the polls early, work till the boxes close, and
you can then retire with the happy conscious
ness, that, if the corrupt leaders of the rotten
Democracy are to rule in cur councils, you, at
east, are blameless.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18
MnrIer er:-rhs sioux up in Arms!

Rumors were flying arounl our streets on
Saturday Of the murder Of an Indian, AMI Of it
We have obtained the following reliable par
ticulars. 1t seems that on Saturday the 4th, one
Of the Sioux lnJi,ns called at the house of Mr..
Brancl, u Fren 'hman, resilins on the Minnesota
River, l6 IN les west of this city, and com
plainei of h wing lost blalket. lie hal been
previously at tho house, AMI, sympathisirg with
his loss, Mr.. 3. and his wife started into the
fields to assist in failing it. lie wandered of
some hundred yarl', wien tho treacherou, In
,nrnced de. lily assault upon Mrs. Branel, knock.
ing hT down, str ,nslins hor, AM attempting to
violate her p'rson. IL hell HE victim firmly 5y
the throat hut h,r cries fn- aid, though smpthered
and inter. uptcd, attracted hsr husband to the
spot, wh" rushed to her protection. At his ap-
pro .ch the nii,n left his victim, and turned
upon Mr.. u. with drawn kaife--when the
Frenehms, seized a lo,LeI rife, AMI shot his
assailant throu,h tn, heId. The body of the
Indian Was thea drawn nw BY NJ. and Mrs. B.,
anl buried in IL dssp hole which they covered
with brush they considering that an Immediate
surrender AMI asxnowleI eIgement If the deed would
expose them 10 an att ,ck from the Italians. B 1t
the conce ,lment servel tn IN no better, for th.
dead b ly WIS discovered ON Mon lay, and a
body o: Soak sent to disp Itch Mr.. and Mr.. b.
who fortua n:iy he,rl Of the purs lit an asl to
this city. Thsy I'VE since sst h .rc, and are now
with the U. 5. troops nt Fort Sn,llins for pro-.
tcction. When they ps.e rhrou sh this city, on
rhur.d,y last, the feuures If ths woman were
frishtfully distorted, and the co!oroI IN ,rks of
her ASSISTANTS 6nsers yst plainly visible upon her
throat.
Thu rem timing Sioux in thss vicinity are des
perase, AMI have sworn vengeance. They have
killed his c.tte. desol ,ted his rlens, M stolen
his furniture, an nav threaten to burn his house.
they are cou'inu .'lv prow.in, arou II tn. place,
u banis Of 50 {" -, yelling, Ike s,r of infa.
riited dends, &c oload for bio III" an declaring
it they c.nant get him, III " II take soms of hi
nearest neishbers; tha: they will have a white
mans sc,lp to d,nce on before to, ara content
The neghb ,rs are in cJn slant ter or, and hardl,
dare to leave their houses. ne learn tn It som,
1T them have ben to ST. Paul for prorect,on, anc
assistancc Of some kind sEoulI I,e immeIiatel,
rendered; it there is 90 nrttnrity here to re,ct
the case, let the troGLs nt Fort Snsllns lie sum
moned without delay for the offence of the.s
settlers, who are en::rc!v limo sent OF any wron.
and who may at any moment become the victims
of a barbarous revenge.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18

A N'vxL BALL Roox.-A llimburg correspon.
lent OF u LONDON p 'per writes tn It althous:. tho
rent paid by the British Ambassador for hi,
hotel during the coron ,:ion at Moscow i. thir.,
thousand do0ars per mon:h. the house did moi
contain an up p'rtment large enough for ball.
room: AMI that for another h ,tel which did con
tain one of sufficient dimensions, the MONTH,
rent d,ns1l lei Wa so exr',itans that saloon
OF ir', cw.r,l with glls W., to he sent to Mos.
CIV fr1 E .la1 |. abb II 2Dll milei blatant.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18

The N. Y. T;ns n)laiu, of the weather
in Gotham being "ths collest they ever knew
IN O:tobsr, wlile here va have ballny Indi.
an slnnM Weather. wlr.nsr thaa it has been
in N. Y. for six wsexs. Oar dick.ys have
become wsai il t,e ,lnts. ! OAR rollers have
all IN .iteI, willie the p.rspiratiol rolls Of from
our t'feasa eloa5l - tura snail saw-miI'.
But then, the reasol for this difference in tenn.
pera:ure probably is that We are so much far.
tner North.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18
LAST DAY OF TIE FAIR.

Yesterday was the conclusion of the Fair. In
consequence Of tho lowry appearance of the
clouds, not so m,ny persons were present. as the
day previous, hu: everything pts'eI of we'll
The address of Gov. ,m.ey WI. we'll received
and copy OF it wis procured for publication -
The Fair was COOL one anu is on:v another evi.
dence of the energy anl enterprise Of the farmers
Of uennepin County.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18

"a The Hamburg arrived ut the Levce at 7
O'Clock last evening. and i,s Clerk, Mr.. &. Oakc,.
brought 10 q bundle Of late papers, in return for
*hich compliment we can only sAy--may he live
TO do so many more times! lie reports the Prai.
ries on 6rs for thirty miles below this city. They
presented a magnificent appe trance last evening,
nalf encompas'ns the city in semi. circular
blaze, spre'dins 6erceIy in all directions, and
shooting its tongues Of flame into tho moon.lit
,lou,ls
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18

RUNAWAY NEcR,.-Fifty dollars reward. A
negro man named West or Westley, escaped
from tn, steamer L. NJ. Kennett ut Wilkinson y
Landing on Sunday night last. Said Negro is
about "A years Of age, medium hight very light
colored mullato, almost white and without beard.
Fifty dollars reward will be paid, il taken and
confined in some Jail where possession can be OBJ.
tanned by his owner. Apply t.
+. II. LARKIN & co.
st. Louis Republican.
Don't cry, brother Larkin, Westley has prob.
ably had some recent vision of the blessings Of
Slavery, and gone further South to escape the
'scontaminating inauences'' of the abolitiotists.
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18

WORLDS CAMPAIGN MAP.-We are under otli.
cations to Robert Sproull for n fine map, contain.
ing portraits Of the various Presidential Candi.
dates. 1t is we'll executed, and contains much
useful information, Of a statistical and geograph.
'c'l nature. Mr.. Sprou.l is agent for the sale oi
this MP in this city.
lie is also agent for nm excellent work en-.
t'tled,- Pioneer Heroes Of the New World
volume of much interest to the youthful student
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18
lIfJrtuMate Accident.

On Thursday evening, about 5 O'Clock, Mr..
james Powell, carpenter engaged on the New
Winslow House ut St. Anthony, fell from the
roof to the ground, distance of Eve stories,
striking on his head and shoulders on bundle
Of shingles. DR.. johnson, of st. Anthony, was
Immediately summoned, but the unfortunate man
was beyond the relief Of medical skill, and as the
fractures were several and severe, he did no,
prob ,bIy survive the night.
p. S. We le.rn tn It the unfortunate man lin.
gered till ye<terd, ~ afternoon, when he expired,
but, durias most Of the in,e. val, he appeared to
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18
What will They Thinkt

What will our friends in the East think il Min.
nesota declares in favor Of Frank Pierce's Admin.
'stration? So soon NJ the fact is known, all tn,
broken.down bogu, Democrats in tho country
will seek our shores, and it will take years for
Us to recover the shock. All lovers of Free lom
should look into the future, and act now as be-
Games men having the true welfare of the country
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18
$25,99O 90

RopDHD.-Alrs. Corbett, boarding ut the old
Central House in this city, was rcLbed Of City
dollars yesterday. The money was in her carpet
bag, and the bag was left up stairs while she
vent to dinner. On hsr return the money was
gone, and with it a suspicious-looking woman
who bad been stopping ut the hous, .' for q few
Jays" Look out for female as we'll az mals
thieves, and look out for male thieves in female
f.,ofhio.r
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18

Latest from Kansas state that l0l free-state
prisoners have been committed Tor trial in A April
before Judge Lccompte for murder, and l6
from Lawrence committed for larceny Reason
they had IL uotss top pole at The pending Ter
ritoridL election. on Justice!
Minnesota weekly times., 1856-10-18
V3;e the Clean T.ckst.

Don't scratch the Republican ticket to be voted
for to.day,-it is gool enough, and every true.
hearted Republican will BY all means support il.
Snpp'sing one or two of the candidates do not
exactly come up to your IDEAS Of what they
'hould be, is that's reason why you .bouli dsfcn {
those who are worshy9 March boldly to the
polls,-let no sneers deter you from performing
your duty manfully. Strike for Freedom now,
mi unborn generations will blcss the net.