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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26
Mail to Lacrange, s,onlsIaus County.

During the visit of Mr.. j. O'Meara, Mail
Agent to this town, some four months since,
a request was made by our Post Master to have
a route established direct to LaGrangc, dis
tance of nineteen miles, as the necessity for
one was much felt by our citizens. A promise
was at that time made by the Mail Agent, that
the request shond be complied with, and that
the route should be forthwith established.
Since that time, nothing has been heard of the
promised route from the Agent either because
the route has since been considered unneces-
sary by him, or because it has been neglected
and forgotten the latter conclusion, from the
fact that no advices of any kind, on the sub
ject, have been received here, would seem to
be the most proper one-and if so, his neglect
is highly consurablc.
A tri-weekly mail, direct from Hornitos to
LaGrange, is much needed, from the fact that
the mail matter to the latter place. from this
town, does not reach its destination for three
days. being carried in the meantime, to Stock
ton, seventy-ive miles distant, thence back
again, to LaGrange, ffty-one miles, that place
being only nineteen miles from the point of
departure.
Our mail for Stockton leaves on alternate
days; the mail for La Grange, which must now
be sent with it, must remain in Stockton the
day after arrival, is mailed on the morning of
the third day, and reaches its destination that
evening, causing the delay above mentioned.
The business at our post office is fast increas-
ing and the want of the route spoken of is
daily felt. We hope this matter will be favor
ably considered by the head of the Post Office
Department in this State, and that the route
needed will be speedily furnished.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26
Later From Australia.

Sydney papers of 2lst September have arrived at
San Francisco. The following is an epitome of the
news:
The emigant ship Dunbar, was wrecked on the
Botany Bay Head, near Sydney, and all on board were
lost but one man. The cargo was estimated at f72O0O
The northern portion of New South Wales is TO be
formed into separate colony to be called Moreten
Bay The thirteth parallel of south latitude will d.
vide the two colonies.
An extensive gold field around Mount Ararat, Vic
toria has recently been discovered, and the accus
toned rush has ensued. II is stated that already
thirty thousand had set themselves to work on it, and
the result was the establishment of a new district
twenty five miles in length.
Much dissatisfaction continued to exist among the
miners in Victoria, at the continued influx of China
men in their diggings. The Chinese in this colony
were estimated to number nearly thirtyfour thousand
The Cocos Islands, recently taken possession of by
the English Government form a small group situated
on the south side of Sumatra, on the track Of the
steamers to Australia by the northern route They
possess an excellent harbor, which is being prepared
TO be used a naval station and coaing depot for the
Australian steamers.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26
Our NIiIIerton Correspondence.
MLLEnroN. Fresno Co.. Nov. "a.

MtLLERTON, Fresno CO., Nov. "a.
Editors democrat; Agreeably to promise made
some time since, send you a few lines to keep you
posted affairs in this county. There is no news
to communicate, as the heavy showers we have had
recently caused such rise in the river that opera
tons have been entirely suspended for this season.
We had looked upon this as an unusually propitious
season. owing to the early fall of the rivers and our
hardy miners, with pleasant anticipations had but
just succeeded in completing dams and dtches fumes
ETC., when 10 the rains fell the river took sudden
rise, and everything was swept away. Now they must
patiently await the fall of sufficient rain to fill the
creeks and gulches, before anything can be done.
Our county, like your own has abundant resources
within its limits and only awaits capital skill and in.
dustry to fully develop them.
The first practical and promising enterprise yet un-
dertaken, which think will not only richly pay the
projectors and owners, but will furnish large number
Of miners with water to work the richest mining re-
gon in the county is that of the Table Mountain Ditch
Company, who about bringing the water into Tenn
perance Flat The survey has already been made, and
the proprietors, NJ Saxton, r. c. Stallo & Co.. intend
to complete the work before Christmas There are
number of guches on the Flat all prospecting richly
but have never been worked for want Of water-that
will be thoroughly torn up this winter, and as the
ditch is elevated about six hundred feet above the riv
err nothing but suices and toms will be used and If IL
pays but fourth well it prospects, there will
be no mining camp in the Southern Mines more -four
shing than this.
This is undoubtedly a good mining region, and
when 1t is known that the old 40 rocker is all that
is used hereabouts by miners it will not be won
dered at that we have not been more prosperous.
However, our spirits have been revived by the pros
pect of the speedy completion of this ditch and as it
is owned by but three persons who cut it at their own
expense they must be well satisfied to its success
will keep you informed as IT progresses, and also
Of anything else of interest that may ranspre in this
fourishng county. ARAsTRA.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26
MARlPOsA BUSINESS HOUSES.

SULLIVAN & Co., Granite Store, Main street deal.
ers in Clothing, Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions
Hardware Miners supplies Of every description, are
receiving their goods direct from the Fast offering
perior facilities to purchasers and selling at very
low prices Also, at their store at Coultervile.
MAcDERMoT & Co., Main street, have lately re-
ceved large additions to their large stock Of goods
and invite the attention of the public TO their low cash
prices. Their store at Saxtons Creek will always be
found supplied with fresh goods.
Conn 4 DErrLLEBAcH still keep a supply of every
thing in the Variety line, from screwdrver to good
Havana cigar at the old s and, on Main street. They
will shortly receive large stock for their new fire
proof brick store.
COHEN, SAMUELs & Co., at their fre-proof brick
store Main street. have hand and are selling very
low, Clothing and Fancy Goods from their well
stocked establishment. At Aqua Frio they also have
abranch store, where customers be accommodated
N. HAsKELL's Machine Shop and Foundry on Bu
lion street is in complete working order. Castings Of
fifteen hundred pounds to the piece can be cast at
this foundry and all kinds Of machinery made and re-
paired. Mr.. Haskell's prices very moderate.
]. HOWELL 4 Co. have taken the Livery Stable for.
merly kept by J. G. Read Main street. and will endea
vor to give satisfaction by attention 10 customers
Their horses in good condition. and will be hired
cheap.
NJ. o. BARBER's Livery Stable, at the old stand, on
Main street. is doing good business. Mr.. Barber has
good accommodations for teams and also n number of
saddle horses for hire, on moderate terms.
The FRANKLIN House. has recently been re-opencd
by Mr. John Z. Eldrdge, who superintends the house
in person. and will endeavor to give satisfaction.
| The PINE TREE HOUSE and Bowling Saloon Main
street, is popular place of resort Mac son hand
to receive his old friends with smiles and attend t.
their calls for letters, etc.
THE COMET SALOON, by our agent, Mr. J. NJ. Van
Dyke, is old and well-known stand and is always
visited by Jim's old friends to get the " best"
The GEN, a neat little retreat kept by 4" Jim Tor
ney," Pub. Ad, is doing business on the cash princ
ple which is guarantee that the pure distilled
be found there
| MYERS & LEGRASD, at the FL Dorado Saloon, have
music billiards, and excellent refreshments for their
customers alayng their thirst while catering for their
musical tastes
THE MARIPosA BREWERY is in full operation con
Quoted by the proprietors, Hornneber Lesman, and
manufactures superior article of Lager Beer in large
quantities.
THE LAGER BEER SALOON of Buchenau and Web
Der, is always furnished with a supply Of that much
admired beverage, as well as other refreshments
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

MACHINE FOR QUARTZ MINNG.-Dr. James
NJ. Hill, of Angels camp, writes to the Sonora
Democrat, the following description of ma
chine recently invented by him, to act as "a
gold-saver and concentrator of sulphurets: l"
The machine is simply box 2 feet long,
foot wide, foot high in front, and Is inches
in TIE back within 2 inches of the bottom of
which is placed a perforated plate of about
one hundred and twenty -four holes to the su-
pcrfcial inch. Beneath this plate is an open
ing of an inch, running the entire length of
the box; over the back including this opening,
is fitted false back in the form of the letter
A, minus the top; with an intervening space
between it and the true back of from II to Q
inches. Into this space is introduced pipe,
or hose, which must communicate with sup
ply Of water above, with sufficient pressure to
pass through the opening, thence through the
The gold and reduced matter passes directly
from the stamps into the box and is there met
by the ascending water, which deprives IT of
the former by carrying it to the CRATE, whilst
it elects the latter, it being too light to contend
against the upward current
The advantages of this invention are: 1st.
should a mill crush 100 tons per day, the pro-
duct can be taken out at night the contents
of the box, independent of the amalgam, not
exceeding the of pan 2d-It requires no
attention, except for the emptying of sulphu-
rets, which are caught in a succession Of pans,
so placed upon series of steps that one may
empty into the other, with sufficient grade for
the light matter to pass off. 3d-It is prefer
able to all other modes, from the fact that it is
not Inconvenience by cold weather. Lastly,
land the most important consideration,) no
gold can possibly escape it. 1t is well to add
that ! use mercury under my stamps and
in the box.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

CASE OF ANTONIO CLAvEAU.--Antonio Cla-
veau, says the Bulletin, was arrested on COM
plant of running off from Mariposa county,
and taken before Judge freedom on haJeas cor
pms, on the goth, and released on certain con-
ditons. 1t appears that he was held to an
swer, at Marposa, on charge of alleged EN-
bezzlement, and gave bond to appear on the
LIST of October. When the time came, Claveau
failed to answer, having gone to San Francisco.
His sureties sent an officer and had him ar
rested Judge Freelon ordered that he should
be released on condition that he would give a
bond of indemnity to his Mariposa bail. His
counsel declares that Claveau will return to
Mariposa
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

INDIAN GuLcH.-The population Of this min
ing locality has greatly increased within the
past few weeks, and the ground on the gulch
and vicinity, is being rapidly claimed and
staked off for mining purposes. A ditch, suf-
ficiently large to supply quite a number of
claims, has been constructed to the head of
the gulch, in which there will be water as soon
ter mining localities than Indian Ouch and
vicinity
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

MURDERERs TAKEN.-Two Cinnamon, impli-
Gated in the murder and robbery of Mr.,
Griswold near jackson, in Amador county,
on sth inst, were arrested on the 14th, within
the county limits. Both prisoners, says the
San Joaquin Republican, confessed their inn
pication in the double crime and stated that
the whole number of Cinnamon concerned in
the matter amounts to eighteen or twenty
They also state that $4,000, the proceeds Of
the robbery, had been equally divided among
the band
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26
Sherif's Sale.

y virtue of decree of foreclosure of mortgage and
- order of sale issued out Of the District Court Of
the Thirteenth Judicial District in and for the County
of Mariposa, State of California. in the action of
Frank Williams against William Nichols, duly at
tested the twentieth day Of November, A. D.,
one thousand eight hundred and ffty-seven, / am
commanded to sell the following property to-wit.
That certain piece parcel of land known as "Nich-
os corIa and dependencies situated in the county of
Marposa, and eastery of the town of Mariposa. and
about four hundred (400 yards east Of the old Meth
odist Church on Bullion street bounded on the north
by Smiths corral east by the claim of Steiner south
by the corral of French Henry, and west by the lot
upon which the Public School House is situated, in
cluding the said corral, certain well of water and
the enclosed lands thereto adjoining, consisting Of six
(6) acres, more less-whch said land is duly re-
corded in the Recorders Office of said county-with
all the improvements privileges, appurtenances and
tenements thereto belonging.
Notice is hereby given that, on SATURDAY, the
TWELFTH Q2tD DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D.,
One thousand eight hundred and ftyseven between
the hours of 10 o'clock, AM and o'clock, Pm. viii
expose for sale at Public Auction at the front door of
the Court House. in the town Of Marposa, the above
described property, or much thereof will satisfy
said judgment and costs of suit to the highest bidder
for Cash.
J. D. CR1PPEN,
Sheriff of Marposa County.
Mariposa, November 26th, 1857 n2Gtd
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

IIoRNITos. Tho number Of strangers daily
arriving in this town, increases its lively and
business appearance. The stages, which ar
rive daily, are crowded with passengers, most
Of whom are taking up mining claims in this
vicinity, for the winter. Our citizens look
cheerful and happy, in anticipation of the APP
preaching rains. TO strangers, we can say,
come on--there is plenty of ground left that
will pay good wages
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26
Pat In Trouble.

There is no country in the world where there
is greater diversity of character than in Cali
fornia, and none where its more prominent
traits are more strongly exhibited, or more
easily studied. A few days ago, broth of
boy from the ould sod arrived in our town
for the purpose of taking up a mining claim
for the winter. Having found one to suit, and
while waiting for water, he concluded to 20 on
"spree." Like everything done by those
excitable people, Pat went the "entire ANIMAL"
and, as a consequence, got considerably tight
Now, we have, in our fast little town, one Of
those peculiar institutions called rondo, and
nightly may be heard the interesting iniorma-
ton that there is twenty five on the inside"
accompanied with an invitation to come up,
outside" "0utsidc" went our friend Pat--so
often, indeed, that he was soon eased of some
forty dollars With his money, our hero lost
his temperate became belligcreut and offered
to "whip anybody in the ROOM which not
being responded to- he extended the profIcr to
=" any id man in town" Finding no one
willing to test his prowess, he became very Of
iensive and personal in his allusons to one of
our citizens, who, finding Pats insults unbear-
able, "ptchcd in" and gave him a most un-
mercful thrashing. This cooled Pat off, and
about an hour afterwards we observed him
sitting upon the sidewalk, with one eye in
mourning, thus soliliqulzing: swell, be ia
pers, this is a great country intirely-bin
here week, struck good claim lost livery
clint had, and I've got divish good lckn'
beside" We wish Pat better luck in future
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

MURDERER ARnrsrEp.-Sherif Crippen, on
Friday last, passed through lIornitos on his
way to the county seat, having in charge the
man known as punch, who, it will be re-
menbered, shot Beigler, at Bear Valley, last
month. Much praise is due the Sheriff for his
exertions in procuring the arrest of the man.
as well as for the discreet manner in which he
was conveyed to the county Jail as we are in
formed that without the precautions taken,
the prisoner would probably not have reached
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

"LAsr OF THE FLLIBCsTERs"-By VIM. Frank
Stewart from the press Of Henry shipley Co., Sac
ramento. From a perusal of the advance sheet, we
think this well written book, containing graphic
description of the exciting events which transpred in
Nicaragua during and subsequent to the siege of Ri
vas as well as general view of matters under the ad
minstraton of Gen. VIM Walker.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

RACE AT SNELLING.-There has been a race
made for $1,000 a side, between Mr.. n. j. Far
rens b. S., Harry of the West, and Mr.. C. C..
Overton's S. s., Billy Blain, to come off over
the Smelling course on Saturday, Dec. 9th
Distance six hundred yards.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

The WRoSG CRowD.-The argus says that
party Of Americans consisting of Col. Inge,
Maj Caperton, Col. L. O. Washington, and
Capt Z. Bell, who were making an overland
trip through Mexico, had been attacked by
robbers, but the Americans managed to kill a
couple and whip the party near Gaudalajara.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

CoSDlTIoN OF THE j. L. STEPHENs.-A gene
raj opinion prevailing that this steamer is un-
sound. the agents Of p. NJ S. Co., at San
Francisco, invited the Port Warden, Inspector
of Halls, and the Inspector of Boilers, to make
a survey of the vessel, before she sailed, and
report The latter two reported favorably to
her seaworthness, and the former adversely.
The reports are published in full in the San
Francisco papers, showing great contrariety
Of opinion.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

The MASONIC BALL.-Extensive preparations
are in progress for this event. Large additions
are being made to the Hornitos Hotel, and also
several alterations, for the accommodation of
the large company expected to be present.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

TRoTTrNG.-A trottng match for $1,000 a
side, between Glencoe Chief and Rhode Island,
came off on last Saturday, over the Pioneer
Course near San Francisco. The race was
mile heats, best three in five, in harness, and
won by Gencloe Chief The fastest time was
2.37; the slowest 2.4li.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

CHARLEy.-We return our thanks to Char
ley, the newspaper expressman, for the late
Atlantic papers, among them copy of For
noy new paper the Philadelphia Press
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

THANKSGIVING BALL AT SHERLocK's This
evening, our friends at Upper Sherlock's are
to have ball at that place, and good time"
is expected. We hope they may enjoy them
selves
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

From CARSON VALLEY We find the fol-
lowing in the Placerville Tri- Weekly argus of
the 10th instant:
Mr.. Williams, trader residing in Carson
Valley, arrived in this city on Tuesday with a
pack train, and returned yesterday with a
stock of groceries and provisions. Mr.. Williams
states that disturbances are of daily occurrence
between the citizens there and the men com
posing Col Rogers command, and he regards
the "army of occupation" as nuisance. The
damage by the hurricane to Mr.. Motifs pro-
perty, heretofore reported, amounts to about
81, 800. The Indians are perfectly docile
The Mormons have nearly all made their way
back to Salt Lake, and those remaining were
winding up their affairs with view to final
exodus. Mr.. Williams reports some snow on
this side of the summit. He met but one team
on the road hence for the Valley
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

SAILING OF THE LAST STEAMER.-The steam
er John i, Stephens sailed from San Francis
co on the Goth, carrying about 500 passengers
and $2,700,9 93s in treasure, which is remarked
as being the largest amount that has ever been
shipped on one vessel from our coast.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

ANOTHER LUMp-Mr. NJ b. Sturges, of the
firm of Wilson & Co., took out, on Tuesday
last, lump of gold weighing S55 81. The
company are working claim in the guch
about half mile from this town, which emp
ties into FL Dorado Creek. Mr.. S. informs us
that the claim generally pays well.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

Cook AND ZABRIsKIE CAsE.-The trial Of
McKinnon vs. Cook and Zabriske, has been
concluded in the Twelfth District Court at San
Francisco, by a verdict in favor of the defend
ants.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

ExTENDING.-T Directors of the Alta Ex-
press have determined to increase their bust
ness by establishing agencies throughout the
southern mining towns. They will soon car
ry express matter to and from all parts Of the
southern mines.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

j. w. SULLIvAN.-This untiring San Fran
cisco Newsman, furnished us with a copous
supply of Atlantic papers, for which he has
our thanks.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

APPoNTMENT.-llenry D, Bequette has been
appointed Notary Public for Tulare county
Mr. Bequette, says the San Francisco Globe
is a son of the Receiver of the Land Office at
this city, and is young man much esteemed
here
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

HUTcHNGs HOLIDAY PIcToRIAL.--We have
received this excellent Pictorial, which does
credit to the publisher. 1t is filled with spir-
tied engrayings, illustrating things in Calilor-
MIA life
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

TAKING THE VEIL.-A young lady was re-
ceved into the Order of the Sisters of Mercy,
at the Catholic Church in Sacramento, on the
18th. The ceremony is said to have been
very interesting.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

PERsoNAL-We are pleased to note the
arrival of DR.. r. McCaiifey Of San Francisco,
We are led to believe he will permanently To-
cate here, for the practice of his profession.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

To SUBSCRIBERS IN MARIPosA TowN.-Those of
subscribers in Mariposa town who are in arrears
for subscription, will please settle with cur agent i'm
mediatey
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

EXPORT OF SPEcIE.-The export of specie
from California during the year. ending July
last, amounted to 31,000,000.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

MORMON BAR.-A W. Jee's store at this place has
recently been supplied with large stock of goods,
and is now prepared to furnish everything in his line.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26

BIG LoAD.-Mr Lucas team brought into
our town, from Stockton, on Monday last, a
load of freight weighing $4,000 pounds A
right smart chance of load.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26
NJ O t i G Q

COUNTY SURVEYORS OFFICE, 1
MHLERroN FRtsNo Co. November 3D., 1851
NE undersigned Surveyors Of Fresno County, respectful
l. v informs the Public that he Is prepared to Sur
vey swamp aad Overlooked Land Presumption Claims and
all kinds Of Surveying Civil Engineering etc Also that
he will attend having the Decaratory Statements taken
Of persons wishing to locate Public Lands.
ANY business entrusted TO his charge will be promptly
attended to on application at his Office ip Millerton.
T. c. SfAfLO,
Rl23m County Surveyor, Fresno Co.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26
STORE, DWELLING AND LOT
To7 SALE.

IN THE TOWN OF SMELLING, MERGED COUNTY
rTNHE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE THE PREMISES
lately occupied by him in the town of Smelling Store
and Dwelling The House is 26x36 feet in size the Lot 32
feet inches by 100 feet in depth with good weto water
stable and outhouses thereon The property and in
good condition. and the House well calculated for store
restaurant etc. The good will of the late establishment
will be included in the sale Terms favorable Apply to
the proprietor on the premises.
nl92t r., y. HEWITT
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26
BEST SADDLE HORSES.
HORSES BOUGHT AND SOLD.

THE STABLE is under the personal superintendent Of
the proprietor and careful attention will at all times be Civ
to animals left in his charge. n26chol
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-26
NblhlN IunllNi
San Francisco HERALD Office

Applications for bounty Land Warrants correctly made
out all Claims against the United States Government
against the New ranadan Government by reason oil
losses sustained during the Panama Riots Of Aprlhe 10Th.
1850 collected through Special Agent at Washington
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