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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

DIseoSTTNuED.--We learn that the San Francisco
Sun, has temporarily been suspended, and all of th'
advertising patronage transferred to the Herald. W,
trust that the suspension may be only temporary ant
that we may have occasion to greet its reappear
ance battling for the success of the Democracy during
the approaching campaign
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16
NOTICE

THE MAIL will close this Post Office for the Atlantic
States and Europe, FRIDAY, nth inst, at O'Clock
NJ w G. GOSS, p. NJ.
HoRSIos July 49, 1851.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

Ca J. A. Mcvicar, of Mariposa, is Candidate
Democratic County Convention Of Mariposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

30 James McElroy, of Hornitos, is Candidate
for COUNTY JUDGE subject to the decision Of the Demo
cratic County Convention Of Marposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16
CANDIDATES NOTICES.

AS- James M. Van Dyke, of Mariposa, is a Candi
date for COUNTY TREASURER subject the decision Of
the Democratic County Convention of Marposa County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

NJ James A. Morton, of Indian Gulch, is a Can
ddae for the Office Of ASSESSOR at the Election in Sep
tember next.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

R0- D. M. Pool, Of Quarzburg, is Candidate for
SHERIFF subject to the decision of the Democratic County
Convention Of Mariposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

gs- Thomas Early announces himself as Can
ddate for Reelection the Office of SHERIFF of Marposa
County subject the decision of the People in September
next
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16
$500 Reward.

ON TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 30n AN ATTEMPT
" made TO set FIRE TO my Store Rooms in this place
and will give the above reward for any information that
will lead TO the detection and conviction the orgnaors
abettors Of the plot. jyl6u B. PITT.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16
ss B. B. Harris, of Mariposa, is Candidate

DISTRICT ATTORNEY subject to the decision Of the Dem
oeratc County Convention of Mariposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

COMMITMENT FOR MuRDER.- Edward Lloyd alias
limerick had an examination before Justice Elliot
at Orovie, July 9TH and was sent to the Court Of
Sessions charge Of murder in the first degree for
killing Giles Thornton, on the 4th inst.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16
os- ]. W. Huey, of Mariposa is Can

for COUNTY ASSESSOR, subject to the decision of the
Democratic County Convention Of Mariposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

30 John S. Watts sen., Of Mariposa is Candi-
date for COUNTY TREASURER subject the decision Of
the Democratic County Convention of Marposa County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

BE- Robert s Miller is a Candidate for Re-Elec-
ton to the Office Of RECORDER Of Marposa County at the
election in September next.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

Gs- s. B. Thomas of Mariposa, is Candidate
for COUNTY RECORDER subject to the decision Of the
Democratic County Convention Of Mariposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

FATAL ACCIDENT on ALcATRAz IsLASD.-A most
deporable accident occurred at the Government
works on Alcatraz Island Thursday June 9th says
tho S. F. Herald by the caving Of bank of earth
Some llborers were at work excayatng what is intend
ed to be the only entrance 10 the Notifications and
were at the base Of an embankment twenty-five feet
high. About II o'clock, the earth for depth of ten
feet from the summit suddenly gave way, fell upon,
crushed to DEATH and buried two of the men named
Daniel Pewter and Jacob Unger, nearly buried and
badly mutilated third named Antoine Vnerman, and
severely injured fourth named James Shea. Lieut.
Prime, Superintendent Of the works Immediately came
to the spot, and the earth was removed with all ex.
pedon but death had accomplished its work on the
instant, for the men quite dead when found
MADE HIS CoNGEE-The 1o,on Taik says that
Parker II. French the celebrated took an abrupt de-
parture from this State board the steamer Sonora.
He leaves behind him number Of warm and anxious
creditors to regret his early and unannounced exit
Among those who feel keenly his loss are a bevy of
printers in good standing, who with Characteristic
patience decphered and put into typographical ex-
actude his vigorously written manuscripts. 1t is but
due to Mr. French to state that as an advenrer strug
Cling with the vicssitudes Of checquered existence
he has been peculiarly unfortunate Had his touch
been like that of Midas, his generous nature would
have meted out the cabalistic ore with bounteous
hand to all who had claims upon him; but as the
Fatea had otherwise decreed he was forced to make
an ignominious retreat from the place where his
talent, although duly appreciated was not correspond
ingly compensated
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16
ay- chas. s. Peck. of Mormon par

for COUNTY CLERK subject to the decision of the Demo
cratic County Convention of Mariposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

The LATE ENDORSEMENT OF WELLER IN THE
MARrposA County CoNvENrIoN.--W received
the following communication on Monday last,
from the late Secretary of the Convention.
Not having received the same in time for our
last issue, we cheerfully insert it in this num-
Der.
MARIPosA July 10, 1857.
EDIroR MARIPosA EMocRAT.-Encosed please
find the resolution endorsing the character of Hon. j.
b. Weller and recommending him as the choice of the
Democracy of Marposa for the Gubernatorial chair,
as passed by the Democratic County Convention, held
in this town on the LIST July.
Excuse apparent neglect in SO long delay, &c.
Yours truly,
JOSEPH BLUMENTHAL.
Resoiced, That the Democracy of Marposa County
in appreciation of the valuable services of our late
Senator the Hon. ]. B. WELLER, and entertaining as
do, every confidence in his fidelity to the Constitu-
ton and the Union, and his ability as Statesman and
a Democrat-would therefore recommend to the Dele
gates who may be chosen by this Convention to
sent us in the State Convention to give him their un-
divided support for the nomination az the Democratic
candidate for Governor of this State"
WAR CLAMs.-For the benefit of those
having claims against the Government for SER
vices rendered in an expedition against the In
dans in Tulare County, in the year 1866, we
insert the following emanating from the office
Of the Board of Examiners of War Claims at
Sacramento. 1t will be seen that $40, 900 has
been appropriated for supplies and services
purchased and rendered in that expedition.-
In matter of so much importance, it seems to
us that some provision should have been made
for paying the printer. This could have been
done in the way of incidental or necessary ex-
penses. Every Editor, no doubt is willing to
comply with the request of the Board-and
yet it is not every Editor who can afford it.
OFFICE OF BOARD OF ExAmNISG WAR CLAIMS,
Sacramento June 9TH 1851
IR:-The Board Of Examiners created for the pur.
pose Of examining and auditing claims for expenses
incurred in the suppression Of Indian hoses in GER
tain Counties of this State by Act of April 25, 1857
are now organized and ready to perform the duties as
signed them by said Act.
The sum Of 10000 has been appropriated for ser
vices rendered and supplies furnished in an expedition
against the Indians in the County Of Tulare in the
year 1856.
Parties having claims for such pay, by forwarding
the same with the proper vouchers 70 the President Of
the said Board at Sacramento, will be duly notified Of
the action of the said Board thereon.
The Board of Exsminers respectfully request the
nuhlicatou of this notice nrovdinp tho so,c csp bo
done without pay as there appropriation for such
expenses.
Your 0bt. Serv't WAf. c. KIBBEE.
Pre'st Board Of Examiners Of War Claims
A. J. +. PnELAs, Clerk.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

R8- James W. Torney of Mariposa, is Candidate
for the Office of PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, subject the
decision of the Democratic County Convention Of Maposs
County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

ES- j. M. Bondurant, of Mariposa, is a Candidate
for Re election to the Office of COUNTY JUDGE subject to
the decision of the Democratic County Convention Of Mari
posa County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

as- G. B. Abel, Of Mariposa, is announced as a
Candidate for COUNTY TREASURER subject the decs.
ion of the Democratic County Convention of Marposa
county.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16
Aqua EuriO Br w II J
OR S ALE!

V,HIs BREWERY, AT Aqua FRIo, MARIPosA COUNTY,
is For sale For further particulars, apply TO the
subscriber on the premises at Aqua frio.
juy2tf WILLIAM BUCHENAC.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

The Merced County Convention for the election o
Delegates met at sneings Saturday last and elect
ed William J. Howard and c. NJ. Corell to attend tn,
Democratic State Convention at Sacramento.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

r5- Joshua D. Crippen, of Mariposa, is Can di-
date for SHERIFF. subject to the decision Of the Democratic
County Convention, of Mariposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

MERGED COUNTY CoNvESrroE.-Th following pro-
ceedngs of the Merced County Convention have been
sent to us for publication
SMELLING, Merced County July 18th, 1857.
EDTToR DEMocRAT-B Believing that the Minutes Of
our Convention will not reach you in time for pubiea-
ton in your next issue, propose to give you list Of
o,r {. e,ft.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

LATER FROM OREGoS.-The steamship Republican
Capt Dali arrived this morning, at four o'clock from
Oregon bringing dates to the 9th instant.
OFFICIAL voTE.-rhe Statesman declares the Off
cial vote Of the Territory 70 be as follows:
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

As- J. B. Condor, of Mariposa, is announced as
Candidate for COUNTY TREASURER subject the de-
cision of the Democratic County Convention.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16
MAp1pnsA Irlu 10 1os-

Error MARPosA DEMocRAT--Enclosed please
find the resolution endorsing the character of Hon.
B. Weller, and recommending him as the choice of the
Democracy of Mariposa for the Gubernatoria chair,
passed by the Democratic County Convention held
in this town on the LIST July.
Excuse apparent neglect in 50 long delay. &c.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-16

We shall alwaysbe glad to hear from Hal of Had.
noe" or Isaac Ironpan" either There is deal of
dry wit and humor about Hal Of Hadnocsn writing,
and certain liberation that has broken out on the
body polite seems to have provoked his patience be.
yond endurance.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-05-30


REnlNIscENCEs OF THE Weather.
Since the year 1916, as we are informed
by one Of " the oldest Inhabitants saws
the Boston Transcript. no such season as
the present has occurred. In the year
1912, in some parts Of the State snow fell
to the depth of five inches, on the 4,h OF
May. AT that time the trees were in all
the glory Of fblossoming, and so rapidly did
the snow disappear that no injury beiel
them. The memorable year 1916, it will
be remembered, brought frost with each
recurring month and in 1921, on Easter
Monday snow lay upon the ground twelve
inches deep. In 1923, April 18th, snow
fell to the depth Of eighteen inches; while
as late as 184s, = = furry Of snow oc.
Cured in June. For wet, cold, back.
ward, foggy season, however, the spring
of 1857 carries off the inglorious palm.
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GREAT SroRY.-The

A GREAT SroRY.-The following
" thrilling story" although not of the
highest order Of merit in literary point o.
view. may serve as an amusing theme for
lovers of "puzzles to exercise their in.
genuity:
We once saw young man gazing a,
the Try heavens, with + in one 0r aud
a ~ Of pistols in the other. We en-.
deayored to attract his attention by ing 2
a Il in paper we held in our 0E-, relat.
ing to young man in that 5 OF the coun-
try who had left home in a state of de.
rangement. He dropped the t and ~~~
Of pistols from his o. H, with the
:" 1t is | Of whom U read. had left home
b4 my friends knew my design. l had 50
the GT of girl who had refused 2 lislO
to me, but smiled upon another. | ID
madly from the house, uttered wild ! 2
the god Of love, and without replying to
the /? ! ! Of my friends, came here with
this t and ~ Of pistols to put to
my existence. My case has no in this
S."-Philadelphia Ledger.
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Inscription On 4 Watch.

Cead but our tesqPen move ike this machine,
y Net uYd By paasioa or delayed by spleen
And true t. uatures regulating power,
BY vinuous .cts distinguish every hour;
Then health and 1sy would follow q they ought
Ihs hws of assion, and the laws Of thought;
Sweet health = pess the present moments o'er,
And everlasting goy, when time shall be no moro
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-05-30
ONA PARRISH OF TERREBONNE LA. SATURDAY, MAY 80 1857

~ The lady who sends this little in
cident has the best means of knowing i
to be true. She says:
A certain mother, who shall be name
less, told her little girls they must not be
hanging around and kissing the young
gentlemen who visited the house; it was
not becoming in them, and they might be
troublesome. A few DAYS afterward an
old gentleman, friend of the family, call.
ed. and while noticing the children, drew
one OF them to him, and offered to kiss the
little thing. But no, she would have no.
thing of the sort, and when the gentleman
was gone, the mother said:
My dear, when nice old gentleman
like that offers to kiss little girl like
YOU, you shouldn't put on such airs and re-
fuse him. was quite ashamed of your
conduct. .ts .-..
{" But, mother, you told US we musn' t
kiss the gentlemen, said Maggie.
e" Maggie, there is great difference
between letting young men kiss you, and
such old people as Mr.. Venable who Just
went ont. When such persons offer to
kiss you, it is to show their kind feelings,
and you should take it as compliment
and not act fooiishly."
Maggie put on a very serious face; and
after thinking on it while. replied,
Well. mother, ii have to kiss the gen.
tlemen, would great deal rather kiss
the young Ones" ....
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-05-30

READING ONES Own OBITUARY.
The tenure of the Major Generalship ol
Massachusetts, like that Of good many
other Offices in that ancient Common.
wealth, is for life or during good behavior.
The Boston Transcript says that one Of
the former lived so long that wicked
wag. at his reported death, gave as a sen.
timent at public dinner: 'The memo
ry of our late Major General--may he be
eternally rewarded in heaven for his euer-
lasting services on ear,h.'' Judge of the
surprise of the author Of this toast, on
learning, the next day, that the report was
false. and the veteran officer was still
alive.
This reminds US of an occurrence that
took place in the same State some wears
ago In the days of old Hycall, the pub
Usher OF the Newburyport Herald, "a jour-
nal still alive and flourishipg,) the Sheriff
Iof old Essex. Phillip Bagley, had been
asked several times to pay up his arrears
OF subscription. At last he one day told
Mycall that he would certainly .'hand
over the next morning as sure as he
lived. elf you don't get your money TO-
morrow, you may be sure | am dead"
said he.
The morrow came and passed. but no
money. Jud ge of the She,iff''s feelings
when on the morning of the day after, he
orened his Herald, and saw announced
the lamented decease Of Phillip Bagley,
Esq, High Sheriff of the county of Essex;
with an obituary notice attached, giving
the deceased cred. for a good many e1-
cellent traits of character, bu, adding that
he had one fault very much to be deplor.
ed; he was not punctual in paving the
printer. ...-....
Bagley, without waiting for his break.
fast, started for the Herald office. On the
way it struck him as singular that none
ofthc many friends and acquaintances he
met seemed to be surprised to see him.
They must have read their morning pa
per. Was it possible they cared so little
about him as to have forgotten already
that he was no more Full of perturba.
ton. he entered the printing off e. to de.
ny that be was dead, in propria PERSONA.
"Why Sheriff." exclaimed the face.
tious editor, II thought you were de-
funct!''
"Detunct =" exclaimed the Sheriff.
Z" What put that into your head Z" ls
why, you yourself!" said Mycall.
g Did you not tell me -"
"Oh! ah yes! l see - stammered out
the Sheriff. swell there's your mon-
ey! And now contradict the report in
the next paper, if you please" fra1e
That's not necessary, friend Bagley.
said the old joker; 1t .cas only priated in
your copy" .z.-ety s.0 -t.-e
The good Sheriff lived many years after
this "sell." and to the day Of his real
death always took good care to pay the
printer.-N. O. Picayune. -i,f -
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To DRIVE AWAY RArs.-Some years
since correspondent Of the Boston Cul.
tivator recommended potash for this pur.
pose. The rats troubled him very much,
having entered through the chamber floor.
They appeared in great numbers and
were very troublesome, so that he felt jus.
titled in resorting to extreme measures to
effect their expulsion from his premises.
He pounded up potash and s,rewed it
around their holes, and rubbed some un-
der the boards, and on the sides where
they came through. The next night be
heard squealing among them, which he
supposed was from the caustic nature of
the potash that got among their hair, or
on their bare feet. They disappeared,
and for long time he was exempt from
any further annoyance. ;.as5r 4..ss ...T
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-05-30

~ JOHN K. HOLMES.

The flies are very impudent,
We set them down as foes;
They dart and buzz around your ear,
And then attack your nose.
They have less conscience than Jew,
Less pity than knave,
They care not for the rich or poor,
The nervous or the brave.
To churches they make free to 60,
Go buzzing out OF in;
They never ask the learned divine
Ifthey can light on him:
What do they care for intellect,
For soberness and truth,
Or sentences from David's Psalms,
HI From Joshua or from Ruth?
When dust is brushed, it stays away,
A little while at least,
But brush fly. it comes right back
To torment man or beast!
Ittakes an exquisite delight
In sleepy men. or sick
] In making cows throw up their tails,
Aud wicked horses kick.
Some foolish, simple, saucy flies
Stay up too late at night,
And being fond Of dazzling things,
SPsEt with the candle light: Hs,
They kAd, a lovers often find,
The aame they love betray,
Deceived and scorched they fall and die
ls Al mortal lovers may. r+i syA7l
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-05-30

ALEssoN IN INARITHMErIc.-Teacher-
!" John, suppose | was TO shoot in a tree
with five birds in it and kill three how
many would be left p Y-7 ,fl. .iA 10.
John" Three, SIR" '4.j 5ssa
/ Teacher-':No, two would be left, you
ignoramus." "7laH r. .l -'re
John" No there wouldn't though
the three shot would be LETT, and the other
two wonld be flied away" t7=-
Teacher-"Take your seat"
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-05-30

A QUEER GUEST AT THE ST. 7N1cHo.
LAs.-Tyler Wedge, an insane pauper o1
Amherst, Mass. being desirous Of visiting
some Of his friends in Western N. York,
was supplied with funds by the iberaIity
Of few individuals, and started on his
travels. lna few days he was returned
by the almshouse governors Of New York
city with spicy letter TO the selectmen
the governors believing that he had been
purposely sent away to get rid Of him.
Wedge, instead of going to Western New
York, made directly for the city Of Gotham,
where he took rooms at the St. Nicholas.
His peculiarities soon showed his true
character and he was returned. lie1s5s=
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-05-30

0" All, my friend, whore have you
been for week back I" =" For Z weak
back !" 1 have not been troubled with a
weak back, | thank you 7" mo, no
whore have you been long back :" Don't
call mo long back, you scoundrel."
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,PRLNG AND SUMMER SUPPLIES
FREDERIcK,s EMPORIUM, ~

- The gentlemen Of Houma and vicinity are1
informed that Frederick has just received splendid stock
of seasonabe goods. which he will make up TO order In
the latest fashion Ako beautiful assortment Of
Gentlemen's Furuishfu1 G0oda.
Of the most tasty description and selected with great caro-
expressly for this market Call Fredecks Fashionable
Emporium. Gagnes Row. while the assortment is COM
plete. feb0a.,f
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"First class in Oriental philosophy will
stand up. Thibbets, what is life. l5.s
Life consists Of money, a horse, and a
fashionable wife. a@afaa e 7'Esf7 b
"Next, what is death ," aa
"A paymaster, who settles everybody's
debts and gives them tombstone as re.
Iceipt in full Of all demands" -1 -zs
f What is poverty?" F*ss ..# ISL
r The reward Of merit Genius general
ly receives from a discriminating public. !"
ae" What is religion!" h4tH safao2
z" Doing unto others as you please with
out allowing them to return the compli.
ment." & 95 9Ga }H fsfzs's eiii o. sfG{
J 4" What is fame z" 4 ~ sfasa slHg So
q "A six line puff in 4 newspaper while
living, and fortune to your enemies when
dead" 4#sie a.issa 81
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% Figures are the ornaments d
speech. and ornaments lose effect BY
being sst too thick.
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- PATENT Medicine advertising ana none OF greater
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nrRSONAI PU PUBLICAT1ONS.-ComiHunic' 't,ols u apel
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.a., NAV bs inserted advertisements (at the op-
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hrmsRY NOTICES. mot exceeding three or four lines,
mi ~ cheerfully inserted without charge but those
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~-o~>~~>~-->--~
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5 The United States Courts have also repeatedly dec
ed that Postmaster who negects 20 give seascnabie
notice as REQUIRED by the Post Once Department OF the
he neglect or refusal of person 70 take from the once
addressed him. renders the Postmaster liz
tile to .hs publisher tor the subscription price.
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On recent occasion, one of our friends
was coming down from Albany, and it
appeared-as i'll luck would have it-that
there sat opposite to him, in \ car, gen.
tloman with remarkable long legs. which
be was not very particular about digging
into our friends knees. On the arrival OF
tho train at Sing Sing, the long legged
man observed to his neighbor 81 shall
g. out and stretch my legs hero bit, As
We wait ten minutes."s s zssa,f se-se
For goodness sake, sir, don't do that -
said our friend, " for | am quito cure they
are too long by half a'ready.'