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San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26
For the San Andreas Independent
Discovery of the Big Tree Grove.
ANGELS, September 24th. Is

ANGELS, September 24tl, 1857. &
Mcssrs. Editors ;----I take this oppor-
tunity of correcting statement, publish
cd in the columns of the Independent in
reference to my being, probably, the first
discoverer of the Big Tree Grove; happy
as | should be to be able to claim the
honor of the FIRST discovery, justice to
others and the truth, would prevent my
doing so. The facts, in regard to their
frst discovery, as near as my memory
serves me, are these
About the first of April, 1850, was
induced to change my camp from Jack
son to what was called, at that time, "7he
Cab;ns," but known at the present time
as Independence Flat The reason of
my change was the information, (secretly
obtained, that man by the name of
Whitehead had been few miles above
that place, the fall before, and discovered
very rich diggings and was driven from
them by the rain and snow, and that he
had, at the time, company of men
waiting for the snow to recede from the
mountains in order to get back to the
placer. My informant was one of the
party that he was to lead to fortune, and
| was in hopes, through his influence, to
be able to enlist under the same banner
but was doomed to disappointment, as his
company was sufficiently large and there
was nothing left me but to follow on the
trail of said Company and content N.Y.
self with second choice claim; hoping
in the faith of the old adage ssthat the
last shall be first SO we Gas there were
four of us in company watched them,
supposing we were the only persons who
knew of Whitehead's object in visiting so
high up in the mountains without any
apparent object in so doing.
We remained in Camp about six weeks
watching Whitehead's movements about
that time he and his companions decamp-
ed in the night, very secretly, taking DIFF
ferent directions; each of them having a
pack animal and the ground being soft
we had no trouble in following them
We found that their different trails came
together, at an Indian trail, about three
miles from their previous camp; we fol-
lowed their trail which led on the ridge
or divide between the South Fork of the
Mokelumne and the Calaveras rivers
We trailed the party until they were
stopped by the snow, which was about
three miles north of the Big Tree, on the
opposite side of the Calaveras from said
trees. Whitehead and his company then
turned back but we kept on in the same
direction, (south,) passing through a
small valley about one and-a-half miles
east, or below the grove This valley we
named Crane Valley, from twoof the long
necked gentry having notified US of its
existence, by taking flight. From there
we went to the Stanislaus river, where we
encamped for three weeks prospecting
for gold and watching for Whitehead
Il was while we were encamped here
that Whitehead, in company with man
named James Thompson, in hunting
excursion, came across the grove of Big
Trees; the discovery was made about the
2Oth of May, 1850. Twelve days after
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26
70 Semitic Falls.
BY sfErEA.

The face of heaven is free, but one lone cloud
Surmounts the gulf with its inccssant spray,
Till Yo Semitic, encompassed but unbowed,
Thunders with volcanic tongue; the day
Above in beauty. trembes with the play
OF an autumnal sky at every shock
That shakes the earth; and even the mountain clay
Inspired with life, seems mounting to unlock
From the inertness the stern hills until they rock
And from their summit air-ercrcltd domes,
The granite masses from the mountains torn,
Yield their foundations; and their lofty thrones,
Wrenehcd from their base, Thunder, downward borne
The gulf below receives them, rent and worn;
The flash of gathered waters DER them fall
In rapid masses, breaking, but reform
To shake again the adanantine wall
High piled on either side in temple, dome and La.
Gathers and poises o'er the fearful leap,
The glowing water in a dark line paves
The azure height with purple from the deep
The mounting foam surrounds the wave-worn steep
With jewel.d zones the wreckless spray
The boiling ma.strom circles with the sweep
OF gorgeous ranbows, sparkling trough the playI
OF fsnowwhite msts dissolved in tie blue air of day
The of cor fiict deepens, as it were,
To tones of nameless and Of wondrous power,
Stirring the earth and breathing on the air
An eartI quake in its most o'er-tortured hour
And the rent mountains with the aspect tower
OF frowning columns DER the giant way
OF the winged waters, an eternal slower
Sprung forth to mock the tempest in its play, @a
And with Titanic wrath convulse the walls of gray
And 10 the flood of falling flame is wrought
matches maze of many colored sheen,
Invading heaven, as if the waters sought
Clouds whence to leap from, falling in the beam
OF solar light the flashing volumes stream
With prismatic splendor, and there plays
An emerald shower DER the sombre green
of forest foliage gtteli z in the blaze
OF rain drops formed and falling gaze
Till the deep air, with burr ing splendor fraught,
Is filled with living glory, and the blue
Ethereal concave spals the scene enwrouglt
With vali gated coors; to tie vi,w
IIu form and cha lge lovely, and renew
A tone and freshness in each c!ange, as 'twere
They Lad the rich anbrosial fragrance drew
From famed Elysium's softly fabled air,
WI ich cen the Olympian gods did deem most sweet
to Stare
In light arayed, and lovely to tie view,
Beauty becomes glorious marvel when
She sits erthroned in many radiant hue,
And wears the caaiacts slittui;g dad m;
Wrapped in her robes. alorg the detrnlg glen,
The river winds towards the sunset west
Where gentler prospects WOO his waves ken,
And softer scenes this tumut soothes to rest
Imparting soft glow to Lis more placid breast
Dark, grand, yet lovely negligent and wild;
Home of the deSolate heart. to thee turn
On me thy features have sereney smiled,
Though others deem IT, aspect rudely stern;
On thee look with dwelling love- and learn
How the lone hermit may be do,bly bIest
In spots so wild Supinencss could discern
Beauty, and be thy all-ent hat,d guest,
For thou could st c. tie heart of even loveless
breast. t. Golden Era" i
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

A "FAsT" YoUTH-A western cotcmporary
says he would be willing to put his friend
R. Ii. Purdon, editor of the Port Gibson MIss)
ReUeille, against the fastest young American
in any State of the Confederacy. lie Is not yet
nineteen years old; has been editing news
paper for nearly four years; has courfed and
been accepted BY at least a dozen of the most
intelligent aud handsome yonng ladies y sn,ss-
issippi-didnt marry any of them 9pq 4nfliY
met the editor Of the Natchez III Trace,
in mortal combat, gotwonnded g t.e asm, q re-
turned to his post, and wentt work as II no.
thing had happened.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

IMMIGRANTS ARRIvING.-Every day parties
of immigrants pass our office door, with trains
of wagons and stock. A report reached camp
during the week, that in one train there was
party of three hundred girls. This, of course
created quite an excitement, and clean Gibbs"
and standing collars were in great demand du-
ring the day; but the report was premature
as the train has not yet arrived, but will be
here in '!few days"
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

THE STATE FAIR.-For interesting particu-
lars in reference to the State Fair which COM
mences in Stockton on next Tuesday, read the
letter of "JosHUA," published in another COL
umn. Also refer to the advertisement of Mr..
J. J. Grimm, proprietor of the Central Race
Course, for information concerning matters re-
lating to the turf.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

DIR. I. W. BROTHERToN are happy to
announce the return of this gentleman to San
Andreas. The reputation which he establish
ed here, during his former residence amongst
US, guarantees general welcome and lucra-
tive practice See card in another column.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

A MIsTAKE.-We are requested to notify
visitors to the State Fair that the report Of a
Bull and Bear fight exhibition, to take place
during the Cattle Show, is not true. No such
6eastty exhibitions will be allowed nothing
that could offend against good taste or decen-
cy, during the exhibition will be tolerated.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

STATE AGRICULTURAL SocIETY's BALL.
The Annual Ball of the State Agricultural So
ciety will take place on Friday evening, Octo-
Der End, the last day of the Fair. 1t will
doubtless be splendid entertainment, as the
"beauty and chivalry" of the State will be
there
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

1IAir. Brushs aggregate vote, as returned by
the Board of Supervisors, was ,939 Mr.. Ma
gees aggregate vote was ,Sl4; clecting Mr..
Brush by l25 votes. Had no Precincts been
thrown out Mr.. Magee would have been elect
by majority of I votes.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

To CORREsPoNDENTs.-"Wha is Life ?''-de-
clined. 1t would suit the columns of reli-
gious newspaper.
"Q'-your communication is crowded out ;
it viii appear next week
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26
Is TOUR. THE TO SUBSCRIBE :,
n H1W VOLUME.
EN LAR GED ID SIZE!
g Il o-~
Metklp gnoepenaent,
NY THE 26th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, THE
~ sam Andreas Independent,

Il ~ THE 26th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, THE
- San Andreas Independent,
commtnces Tvs Second Volume The favor with
which ne paper has been received by the
public haa stimulated its proprietors to renew
20 txertions to render it worthy of support.
10 meet fhe enlarged patronage and to give
the lndependmt an increased circulation, we
havcsa heavy expense, enlarged the paper
and secured the services of an able and COM
peiRut writer, sound practical man and ex-
perieneed miner, (Mr JAMES BARCLAY to assist
in the editorial department.
Persons wishing to subscribe for paper to
be sent 10 friends in the Eastern States will
do well 10 forward the names and address of
such, accompanied by the cash, to this office,
or any Of our Agents, and the paper will be
regularly sent every mail steamer.
Subscribers whose terms expire with the
first volume, will: if they wish to renew their
subscriptions, please leave their orders at this
Office, or with either of the Agents.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

pa Rev E. w. Hagar, Of Stockton, (Epis-
copal miuister,) will preach in the San An
dreas School House, on tomorrow, Sunday
evening) Meeting to commence at o'clock
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

is ACKy0WLEDGED to be- by all who have
tried it, the best Tonic and Anti-D Dyspeptic ever
presented to the California public.
In New York City and BuffaloyN Y. where
the Turner Brothers first intIduced it to the
world it has secured an unprecedented degree
of popularity, owing solelyfto its sanitary and
extraordinary medical properties.
5. MEDICAL MEN ANDAIEN OF SCIENCE
III pronounce it TO be the most healthful and
invigorating; and whether it is used by adults
oriafaats, its effect are alike beneficial.
n = ptr<Ly pegoable, and is composed of
The &ice &c berries herbs, wild plants and roofs
s&Sprine first 5nds, tl& mellow Antumn's fruits
T brixt wild fowers Whose fragrance Charms the bee.
T11efof1{n< le1yes, the BARK Of the forest tree:
The dubious root on Ybuntain slope that's found;
The spreading vine TIA grows in marshy ground
TURNER'S GINGER WINE
Being so well (known in this community, as
well as to alYthe inhabitants of the Pacific
Coast and its islands, il is only necessary here
to state thatJit is manufactured In al its pu-
rity, as well Ms the s4
CONCENTRATED EssKNcE OF PURE JAMAICA
GINGER, ilaii49s & 'I1sI
And all The Scraps, Cordials, and Exfrocts now
In use IA this State, by 2sanieasf4
TURNER BROTHERS.
Ma opposite Roman Catholic Orphan
As keo.se 2h-2m-l l3
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

lder thanks to Mr. n s.
sF3Aglaea nty CLERK, FOR copy of the
s.llsie = II thelate County election.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

+ DISCARDED PREcINcTs.-The following are
the Precincts discarded by the Beard of Super
visors on account of informality 10 not having
the polls advertised, with the vote cast FOR
Treasurer, at each place
pPECsTS~TS MACETSsG sqS,r, v,r,r-c,,,r ,vx,
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26

w neu ~ was dlScOVefeu IiiaG d uc-
nc;ency existed in the mint, and it was
eDdeavored to be accounted for on the
principle of corporation, the Call was
one Of the foremost to charge malfeasance
to certain officials; and with commenda-
hie zeal it has never slackened in its eff
forts to have the whole matter investiga-
ted; that all the big villains and little
scoundrels, the great robbers and small
sllieses, holding Office or employed about
the establishment, should be brought out,
expossd and punished as they deserved.
ithout being Blinded by the gold which
.loated through the atmosphere in very
1sinute particles, or appeased by that
Neh circulated around IN larger bulk,
sAsIa ID such c.ases is too Frequently used
10 siakle the psalm of an itching hand, J
IL continued I . search out the matter and
las the essidence before the cJi cohaad,asp;;tv hada
kltlnough strenuous efforts are be;no
ma.lo tosilence the little sheet, il bids az :
tiaDce to the whole crew, boldly and fear
Iessly ceatinaes in its former course
cringes not before the wrath of those
whom ii has offended; but rather appear.
to hold itself more erect, and feel eleva
ted with just pride and satisfaction a
the course Nhiebit has taken and is de
ninedufoImaihtain. We admire tn
terrisf phick with which it follow
seen, ard Rorries the game, and hop
sesFFer be forced to let go till a
~ are fairly bogged. May
aad Its clarion-note ring GU
Hhenever there is corruI
a may the public dnl
Nv sustain it. a,e
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26
J. S. w IL IA rs

A. = II In Hdrd~dre, Stores, 7ua,car,.
~ Galranazed Hydraut'c Pipe, and ev- =,
cry article usually found in the trade +A5A
which he will sell at wholesale or retail -
cheap for cash.
Jodbiny and Repairing. of all kinds attended
to at reasonable rates, and with dispatch, in
the neatest style.
Bea Tin Roofing done at Short Notice.
Shop adjoining Browns Saloon, Main street
Angel s. sep 26:3m:l3
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26
A Free Press.

The best guardian of the peoples
rights aad the greatest enemy to corrup-
ton, peeulation and thieving in official
positions Is a free press. When honestly
and upriehtly conducted, Independent
and free to express its honest convictions,
boldly, fearlessly and without reserve
untranmeied by the crushing weight of
party tbfalldom-uninfuenced by the
prestige of official favor-controlle by
no clique and bound to no interests but
those Of the public who support tit is
the palladium of the rights and liberties
of the people, and should be duly resrec-
ted, properly encouraged and willingly
supported by those for whose welfare and
ia whose behalf it labors. Yet it is too
s tten the case that thepublic do not prop
consider the Importance of such a
in their midst, The inconvenien-
der which il exists; the difficult
as to encounter, and the obstacles
eF0eme. If II dares to raise raise j its
A warn the people Jtlhtsa that ,icorrup-
broad; that those placed in posi-
trust are stealing7the public mo-
unity the officials begin to cry
freedom of the press and en-
raise fog tolsppceal their ras-
bowling at the top of their
stop thiefS corrupt yess, !"
atom" thinking thereby to Gre
pathy ia the public mind pre-
-.orough Investigation; escape the
and avoid the punishment, uuinmn emf, which YYhliicch
,wn oonseisPpess tslll tll thspH ben y they jasat- ja
'effe. II lar rot o9aqa flnG
are led to make these remarks
lo;ieing the exertions that are being
rosecute the Moraiag, Con for
\ the public that corruption existed
naiat, and calling attention to GER
a45;csals fnnnecf4d with that institu.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-26
S:

NGLE copy, One Year, ..........s5 90
81. Six Months, ,............... 3 90
Three Months, ,............ 90
ARMOR, KOOSER & CLAYES,
San Andrea2 Sept 49, 81. Publishers and Proprietors
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-04-09
THE FALSE ALARM;

OR, THEGNDGAN NANDEIs vENIsoN.
Twas a cold, stormy night in the fall of 1913
and Miner Spic and his wife had drawn their
seats in front of the biuz'ng fire which rodrrd in
the large open fireplace OF their cabin, and were
talking Of absent friends Together with his
brother, Amos, Mr.. Spicer had removed from
New London, Conn, to the neighbOrhoud OF
Akron, Ohio in 1911, aud erected his log cabin
IN the midst of the forest, which was fast bring
thluned out before the strong arm of the new
settler, and giving place to green fields and pas
ture lands. The hoars- moaning Of the wind. =.
it sighed through the bGughs The trees, and
the heavy pattrrug OF the rain on the roof, served
to helghten the comfort aud increase the enjoy
meut of their chimney corner; and it is not to
be wondered at when we consider the subject of
conversation, that thy should sit long alter the
usual period for retiring in cnzy chat. nor
dreamed OF the passing hours. 4 sudden stop
10 their COliOquy was caused by tn. sound Of a
horses hools approaching the door, and in a
moment alter "a shout from without minated
that some one desired to attract the attention of
the inmates Of the house Mr.. Spicer arose,
opened the door, and passed out into the night,
He could recognize the outline of a man on
horseback, but the darkness which shroudrd
all objects in gloom prevented him from dis in
gushing the features of anything whereby h..
might guess at the character Of his visitor. To
his question of who's there p Il voll-y of
sOum Is was uttered by the stranger-as unIutel-
| ligibe to Spicer as So much Greek or Arabic
He was somewhat ang-red at such an attempt
to answer is simple question, an he lold he
9th that he must speak English or he would
uuhorsa him. By this tim his eyes had b. come
accustomed to the darkness and he was able to
make out the stranger 10 be an Indian, mounted
on small sized, rough and iry-looking pony,
which, brsde his master, bIGe on his back the
carcass Of deer. BY signs and few words
of English the Indian was enabled TO MAXI
Spcer understand that he wanted TO stay all
night with him. To this request a very rrluc.
tant assent was given, for an Indian warrior
was not at that period, the most pleasing and
harmlrss guest man could have in hi house,
aud Spicer was not the wsrmest friend to thu
red men of the forest, However, the request
had been made. and he would not even turn an
enemy from his door on such night; 50 he was
bid TO dismount and enter, white his horse was
led to large pig-sy near, which was the only
semblance Of a stable about the premises. TIN
ca cass of the deer was carried into the house,
together with two rifles which the Indian bore
SpiceI did not like the looks OF his guest when
the full blaze CT the Ere lit up his person, sa1
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from EllLa co
FRAGMENT.

Say on. that I'm over romantic,
In loving the wild and he free,
But the waves OF the dashing Atlantic,
The Alps and tue eagle, for me!
The Lillows, so mndly uprearing
Their heads On the blLstridden main
Mock the hurricane, dauntlcss, uniearng,
And roar back the thunder again.
The mountain, right huavcnward bearing,
Half lost in the sun aud the snow,
Can only be trOd by the daring;
The fearful may trcmblv below.
The eagle Is high in its dwelling,
Forever the tamecss the proud;
II heeds not the storm spray yull'ng,
1t woops through the lightning g.frausht CLOUD
Tell me not of a soit.sighing lover;
such things may be had by the score;
I'd rather be bride to Il rover,
And polish the ride he bore.
The storm with its thunder afrighting;
The torrent and avalanche high;
These. these, would Thy spirit deli ght in;
Mid these would Wander and lie!
Say on, that I'm over romantic.
In loving the wild and the free:
But The waves of tho dashing Atlantic,
The dips aud the eagle, Tor me!
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.' , From Moore's Rural New-Yorker'
THE FARMERS WIFE.

She sittcth at home, In the old retreat
The grandsire loved in his day,
And hair-cloth covers the oaken seat,
OF ingram fine is the carpet neat,
Do light with colors gay.
And pictures hang from the painted wall,
And garnish the music stool.
Lnd grace the table the spacious hall
They came from the hand Of the artist, all
The daughter at boarding school,
The old retreat wears happier face
The porch where tho song g-bird calls
Hath a trumpet-vine, and a rose to grace
The pillard way, and the eye may trase
Rich paint where the sunlight falls.
No longer left to the plowshare rude
,, Is the grassy lawn below;
The noisette climbs where the sunhower stood,
And In the place Of the dense old wood
The orchard and winery grow.
The long wooled sheep and the short.horned cow
The hen with the feathery shoe,
The Hon Kong, the Suffolk the subsoil plow
Are all the pride OF the farmer now,
And the farmers lady too.
She knoweth to trace each honored line
or the dame in the pasture green;
She seeketh from science the fruit most fine,
And for the guest who cometh to dine
She spreads the table clean.
The farmers wife hath her hour Of toll
iTis not in the giddy whirl,
Where fashion the purest heart may spoil
And sober sense Of man recoil
From the mind Of the city girl!
She holdeth the pen for columns free
From the stain OF patty strife;
She teacheth the art OF cookery
And sometimes her name on the list you see
Ofpoets famed in life
D give ME the heart content to dwell
Away from the glare Of strife,
Where taste, and beanty, and order tell,
How wealth may lavish her bounty well
On the home Of the farmers wife.
BLUERSHEIN, Feb, 1887. ELIZA VI.
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WHAr Next l TO BE DONE WITH FREE Ne
GRoEs.-We record the declsiun of The Judges oil
the Supreme Court in this case, with the highest
salisfac ION. 1t meets with our hearty, cordial,
unqualified approval. The highest Judicial lri-
bunal in the land has decided that ths black
amoors, called,b BY the extreme OF public courtesy,
the colored population. are not citizens of the
United States. This decision must b. followed
by other decisions and regulations in the indi-
vidual Stats thrm'evrs. Negro suffrage mus.
of course, 9 abolished everywhere.
N-gro nuisances, in The shape Of occupying
promiscuous seats in our railroad cars and
churches with those who are cAissns. must b.
abaled. Negro insol.nce and domio ring AFRO.
gsnce must be rebuked; tie " hole tribe mus
5e tsugh: &c e.. back !a:o thei. legitimate 20.