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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
speech of the Hon, j. l.. Brent.
DELIVERED IN THE ASSEMBLY, MARCH l7ru.

DELIVERED IN THE ASSEMBLY, MARCH l7TH, 1851
We acknowledge tho receipt Of copy Of the speech
of the Hon. j. L. Brent, on the bill TO provide revenue
for the support of the Government Mr.. Brent est
mates the total expenses necessary for the payment Of
our officers, and for the discharge Of our proper ab
ties for the next fiscal year. at the sum of s703 00O-
Hesurmses that the interest due the first Of July next
amounting to 1924 900, will not be paid Upon the Isl
of January, 1858, there will also be due the sum Of
1924 900 and upon the lst Of july 1853, there will be
further interest sum Of the same amount and du
ring the same period we shall have TO discharge
liabilities TO the school fund.- equal 10 per year
lie states that the interest these sums If embraced
in the aggregate Of expenses contemplated, will swell
the amount to near s200,0 900 lie thinks it the duty
of the Legislature to provide equal to nearly
81, ,2OOO
The speech may be considered fair statement Of the
actual revenue and practical condition Of the State
and touches with great closeness and statistical exact
ness upon the amount due and owing by our Govern
ment and argues with considerable force in favor Of
making capitalists bear the greater burden Of taxaton
We heartily agree with the gentlemen in his remarks
as 10 the States Indebtedness, and glad TO sec &c
prominent and useful member Of the Assembly advo
cate the payment of her liabilities, in such frank
positive and public manner. The speech should be
given wide circulation 1t contains much valuable
statistical information upon the resources revenue and
Indebtedness of the State.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
TAXATION.

The poor are always the victims Of inconsiderate
application of the laws Of taxation upon the
ries Of lfc procured by the srainng Of the muscles
the sweating Of the brows and the hardening Of the
hands of the Industrial classes Of the community. On
the laborng and working portion Of our citizens rests
the permanency and the prosperity of the State and it
should be the policy of the law makers to relieve them
as much possible from the pressure of taxation
The luxuries of life engendercd by fashion, and all
imaginary or created wants employed to crafty the
passions satisfy the appetites by the rich and
cessful in trade profession should be viewed
indulgence or concession Of law rather than as
right resulting from an obligation the part Of the
State to afford protection and duty upon the part Of
the citizen to render obedience.
Twothrds Of the wealthy people in the United
States have acquired their wealth by trickery, low
supposed that money obtained by evil ways through
corrupt channels, will be applied to the useful or moral
enjoyments Of life Instead of seeking out the indus
trious miner his little cabin working for the neces
sares of life to provide for a needy famly-instead
Of harassng the honest gardener tng his small patch
of vegetables. and marking them out the especial
pass over them and be directed towards the mansions
of the rich The wealthy live the miserics and neces
stes Of the poorthen it is but just that they should
pay for the expressions that daily inflicted this
humble but industrious part of people As gene
raj rule vice and wealth inseparabe. False glare
and hollow hearts, distinguish wealthy lordings.
little all of the needy or dligent is estimated by
the Taxcollector, but the investments of the mil
onaire are not only numerous and extensive but gen.
orally covered over by humbuggery, rascality Or
financial trckery that the State is cheated of her law
full dues in the way of taxation and condng credit
ors beggared by the slick fnessng of our slippery
bankers or exprcssmen. There is kind character
of legislation that requires serious consideration
than in the formation of laws relative to taxation.
wise discrimination in regard to the evyng Of taxes
property cannot be arrived at in day or an hour;
justice only he rendered to all in this respect by
mature deliberation and reflection The taxable valu-
alton of property in this State is assessed at one hun
dred millions of dollars which at the present rate of
taxation, will yield revenue Of 100000 and when is
added to this the 100000 dervabe from the capita
tion tax, it appears to US that we will have ample
means at disposal TO meet the ordinary expenses of
Government, and also to pay the interest upon all
liabilities incurred by previous legislation Let the
present legislators go and tax all that is visible and
all that not visible, commencing from the crown Of
the head to the sole Of the foot Tax us for eating anG
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
Communicated for the D


Mr.. EDIToR In your last number, noticed an art
Gle headed Merccd and North Fork Canal )" in which
you describe the advantages Of this Ditch in develop
ing the mineral of part of our County, il
the same should be constructed Knowing your paper
abors arduousy for the mining interests Of the Coun
ty (as the sole Of this Ditch) feel under obi
cations to you for giving publicity to an cnterprze So
vital and important TO mining on the Merced and vi
cinty Allow the privilege to explain little as 70
the dimensions. capacity resources, &C.. Of the Ditch
spoken Of.
The Ditch from the main River will be four feet wide
on the bottom, five at the top, and two and a hall
deep, and is carrying four and half cubic feet
Of water on Sherocks Flat. The entire length Of the
Ditch, when completed to Horse Shoe Bend, will be
twenty miles.
And in this distance scarcely two miles can be found
that would not be called rich diggngs' as soon
the water is introduced Besides supplying this sec
ton for surface mining, could contract to furnish
water sufficient for six quartz mills for the Coulter
vile district To convince you that this is chimera
mpracticability, send to you various letters of in.
divduas, which you may publish, and the proceed
ings of meetings the line of the contemplated Ditch
1t will be that they are willing and ready to
aid me in any wayto construct work so much need
ed In obtaining our hidden wealth.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22

MExIcAYs CoMISG.-The San Andrcas Inde.
pendent says, "a large number of the more
respectable class of Mexicans are emigrating
into this State from Sonora, chihuahua and
Sinaloa. They are coming with their families,
nocks and herds, for the purpose of pursuing
the packing and stock raising business. On our
return from Stockton we noticed four different
parties encamped on the road-one or two Of
which had handsome spring wagons, and large
trains of pack mules to facilitate the transpor-
tation Of their goods"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22

AccIDENT.-we are sorry to announce thata sad
accident occurred Friday last, to one of our most
prominent citizens. Mr.. Edward G. Bell, while on
visit to his rancho, some 80 miles below our town,
riding at the time rcstive ANIMAL in endeavoring to
dismount received kick from the horse, which broke
his right ance. Fortunately, surgeon in the imme
date vicinity at the time set the bone, and on Sunday
last he brought to our town, where he is now re-
ceving all the attention and skill that his surgeon and
friends can devise. We hope soon to announce his
entire recovery,
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
L. FRANKL.
As the letters accompanying the above cor

As the letters accompanying the above COM
munication, would occupy too large space in
our columns, we deem 1t sufficient to state
their import. AT a meeting held by the mi.
ners on Washington Flat, and Red Bank, Mer.
ced River it was resolved, "That having taken
into consideration the different surveys made
for bringing water on to the Flat and the Bank
we are of opinion that they would be an inju-
ry, rather than benefit; and that we request
the owner of the Merced and North Fork Ditch
to extend his Ditch along the line of survey
and they further resolve and pledge themselves
to render every assistance.
1t would appear from the above resolutions,
that the line of survey of the Mcrced and North
Fork Ditch is the only available means to rem
der these claims valuable, and we have no
doubt now, that since this fact is ascertained,
that capital or labor sufficient will be obtained
to complete this useful work.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22

icaon of this decree In the capital of that territory
should by that neglect be declared null and void and
of no value and that all lands not recognized in said
time in Lower California should revert to the public
domain.
Many journals throughout the country have raised
the name of Senior Don Ignacio Commonfort, the pre-
sent acting President N election to the Office Of chief
magistrate of the nation at the ensuing election.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22

REScoNrRE.-Yesterday says the State
Journal of the 10th instant, as Ned McGowan
was standing conversng with several acquaint-
ances in the Magnolia Saloon, he was ap-
preached by Mr.. Hampton, who addressed
him in the most familiar style, and extended
his hand. Hampton was at once recognized
as one Of the prominent members Of the Vigi-
lance Committee, and bis uncalled for freedom
and familiarity was properly rebuked by tho
man who has latterly suffered so much at his
hands. The man insisted in an insolent man
ner upon the recognition, until MCGOWAN
losing all patience, seized him by the nose and
gave it most unmercifu tweak.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
Communicated for the Democrat
Pic Mic.

ICommu municated for the Democratl
Pic Me.
Mr.. EDITOR On Wednesday last, party Of ladies
and gentlemen, citizens Of Lagrange with music, and
excellent repas prepared by the genter sex of that
place, left there about o'clock A. NJ, for Murrays
Bridge the Merced, where they were kindly received
by the host and hostess, who volunteered to spread
their viands the dining table Of the hotel ball
room prepared for their amusement, and dancing
was kept up with hearty good ohoer until o'clock,
P. NJ, when all highly delighted with their days amuse
ment, left for home, with hearts buoyant and gay
Such reunion of spirit and soul Is certainly calculated
10 make old bachelors hearts grow soft again. What
say you, richardson know George will agree. l..
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ss- We are requested to state, by Tnos W. LONG,
Esq, that he has received Land Warrant for John
Collins, from Washington. If this should meet the
eye Of Mr. Collins he will please call or send an order
for its delivery, the will be returned to the
U. S. Pension Office. Mr.. G. was seaman on the
U. s. Ships Columbus and Ohio, during the Mexican
War al5-3
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22

REcovERED-A paragraph in the San joaquin Re
publican states that the body Of Miss Dickinson, who
with her father, was drowned in the Merced River,
last summer, near Snellings, was found the 10th
inst, in the Merced river about ten miles below the
point where they lost their lives.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
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an. The Partnership heretofore existing
between g. BRowNFIEI.D ADAM YATES is this day dis
solved by mutual consent.
All persons indebted to the above will please settle with
s. G. BRowSF1p he is alone authorized to receive all
money due the above concern, and pay all debts.
ADAM YATES,
S. G. BROwNFlIID.
April 10, 1867 a22l lm
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22

MEETING OF TEAMsTERs.-A meeting Of the Team
sters hauling goods into the Southern mines, held
in Stockton, on the the l4th inst for the purpose
Of adopting uniform scale Of prices The rates Of
freight from Stockton to this County remain at the
same figures as paid last year.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22

ExEcUrIoN.-Francisco, the Mexican Indian,
convicted Of the murder of Francis Ulrich, is
sentenced to be hung in San Jose, on the Sth
of May.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
SIGN P AIN TIN G.

ORNAMENTAL SIGNS AND GENERAL LETTERING
in a superior manner, and according To the latest
able rates. CLANEAU.
Odd Fellows Hall, Mariposa, April 7th 1857. asd
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
The Cabinet.

Drowned. "A Chnaman in crossing the Merced at
Bonds Store, was drowned on Saturday last, by the
upseting of his boat The Merced is reported as being
very high now. and is crossed at some points with
considerable danger
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
Notice

hereby given that Doctor Grandvolnet having retired
from the business formerly conducted by him with the
undersigned and Senovle in q certain Tannery, su
aed Aqua Fro-and having conveyed all his interest
to said SenoveNotice Is given to the public that said
Senoylet having absconded largely indebted TO me- the
dergned have become sole and possessor said
Tannery with all the stock in trade therein belonging
the and that said Senovet is longer connected
with the Tannery and that hereafter the undersigned win
conduct the business on his own account
a1tf V. l.. DE- BI.AINVIIIE.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
II H e. G E MI
Main Street, Opposite Van Dykes saloon,)
MARIPosA.

W. TORNEY respectfully informs his friends and the
J public that he has now hand choice selection Of
the BEST LIQUORS. WINES AND C0RDIAIS and thank
u for past avor he respectfully solicits continuance of
their patronagehaSng full confidence that he is ahle to
give his customers entire satisfaction att
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22

Our Store in BEAR VALLEY, generally known as
MI q Sc 50 . t O ro,
stantly on hand at this Store Large Stock Of Dry
Goods, Clothing Boots Hats Fancy Goods Stationery,
Cutlery, Domestic Goods, Choice Brands Havana Ci-
gars and Tobacco Perfumery, Colts Revolvers, ETC.,
which will in future be sold twenty per cent less than
previous prices. al5-tf b. 0PPENHEIM 4 co.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
FIRST ANNUAL BALL
49,. OF THE 80.
MARIPosA HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY
No L.

s5- The Public In general are respectfully
informed that the above Company win give BAIL
Friday, the lst day Of May 1857, at ASSEMBLY HALL.
No efforts will be spared to render II the Ball Of the sea
son. and all necessary arrangements will be made for the
pleasure and convenience Of all who may attend.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
b. OPPENHEIM &c COS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DRY GOODS
49,. AND -.
CLOTHING STORE,
Main Street, Mnriposa.
Just received new stock Of
SPRING GOODS

Just received new stock Of
SPRING GOODS
80. Consisting Of -.
FINE PRINTS LAWNS;
BRILLIANTINES BOBINETS;
JACONETS
CROSS BARRED AND SWISS MUSI.INS;
BONNETS HATS GLOVES;
FANCY SILK GOODS; EMBROIDERY;
LADIES' RIDING HATS;
FERFUMERY
EXTRA FINE FRoCK COATS;
KOSSUTH PANTS VESTS;
BOOTS; CATERS DANCING PUMPS;
HOSIERY PATENT SHIRTS;
PLANTERS HATS; CUTLERY, &C, &C.
We would respectfully invite the Public to call and
examine our stock of Goods now on hand, as we are
certain the prices will suit We determined to
CHEAP, and hope to get liberal patronage.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22
State Of the Thermometer for the Past Week.
PoRTKD ron THR DEMOCRAT.
nTp TH

BI II TIL.
AT Upper Aqua Frio, Sunday, 18th inst, Mrs. KERR
wife Of Andrew Kerr, Of a
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-22

April 10, 1867
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-25
pRonucr OLE THE VALUABLE METALS =

PRoDUcr OF THE VALUABLE METALS
The product of the United States, in gold, is
estimated at 200 900 ID Australia aud Ocea
MICA, 100000 Russia, 60 900; Mexico and
South America, Al 900.
Of silver the New World supplies 2.413,-
700 10, leaving 49l 500 for all other coun'
tries.
or mercury, Spain gives the world 2,5Oo''
900 pounds, and the United States 100000
England and Australia furnish one half OF
all the copper produced by the world.
Prussia and Belgium furnish four tlfths OF
the zinc used in the world: viz: 5000 ana
80 900 tons.
England provides more than half the iron
of the world. 1900 900 tons, and the United
States 900 600 tons, France is the next
productive country in iron, 600 600 tons;
Russia produces but 200 600, Sweden. l5O,-
600, quantities bearing but "A small relation
to the celebrity of product of those coun-
ries.
Lead is distributed between Great Britain
and the United States, in the ratio of 4 = /.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-25
EEsaE,c Contract.

Sealed proposals will be received by The Trustees
Goth instant, for grading numing and ouiuiug I7uH
feet Of the bed of main Feather river. Immediately
above the old white Rock Claim, Or " gt is lnovx
as the "Channvl Rock Claim Proposals must b,
handed TO the undersigned.
An assessment of S2Q,C0 per share has been ieviet
upon each share of the capital stock of seld company.
and must be paid to The undersigned within thirty
days from date. INOS. WELLS,
Secretary * Treasurer, c. X. NJ Co.
0rovil!e, Sept. &, 1857. sS-lOt
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-25
SHE RIFFS SALE.

EEY VIRTUE of an execution issued out Of the
n District Court. Fifteenth Judicial District, in
and for Butte Comfy, and State OF California, to
directed and delivered, commanding me>ta make
the sum OF five hundred md thirtyNOur hitythree
one-hnndredths dollars, with interest thereon at the
rate of tel per cent per nnnum. from the twelfth
day of August 1897, until pad, nnd the further
OF iltN-Cne ninety six one-Luudrtdths dollars
OF suit. and all accruing SAID writ, wherein
A. b. Gauger and W. d. Peck are plaIlt" and l..
ID. Patrick Is defendant, have levied upon and shall
exiose at pubic sale, TO the highest bidder for cash.
the 10th day Of october, A. ID. 1887, ut the hour
of O'Clock p VI all The right, title and interest VI
the above named defendant IN and to The house stu
ated in the Town of OrOville, Butte county. CafOr-
uiA said house being situated AT the termi-
nation of Oak street. md near the bank at Feather
river; said house being Onesand-ahAlf stores high
and forty by twenty f. ct ON the ground, together
with all the defendants right, tile aud interest in
and to the lot upon which sal house is situated.
The above sale To take place al the door of the
Court House. in the Town Of Oruyille, County and
state aforesaid.
T.. FREER. Sheriff butte County.
Oroviile, Sept. a. 1861. s24
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-25
The Speakershir Again.

To keep up with the times and just to ex-
ercise his right to put" at proper time,
our friend Butler Of She Red Bluff Beacon
advocates the election of Mr.. E. j. Lewis, of
Tehama, as the suitable person for Speaker
Of Assembly. Now We have no doubt that
Mr.. Lewis might possibly make passable
Speaker, but what are his or anybody's else
chances in the Great North" if we are d.
yided against ourselves' We spoke first for
Kitchens of Butte, and we are going TO stick
to him, and az a we'll wisher of the afore-
said =" North" we advise our friends upon
the southern boundaries of our section
those of Yuba-and implore our neighbors
Of the western side-those of Tehama and
Colusi-aDd our allies of the still more
northern counties to unite with us and make
battle for the long neglected and much
abused Great North" Should we miss
gaining our point this time, and suffer
ourselves TO be again "cleaned out" by
the united South, when will be the end of
their derision of our high old" section,
and how can we afterwards claim the adjec-
tive " Great" as prefix for our much be-
loved North Bear it in mind we honest
men Of the North, that sin union there is
strength" aud rally your forces around the
standard bearer of old Butte, James II.
Kitchens.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-25
June %
Economy should be the order
of the DaV.

The Subscriber bcgs leave TO inform the property
owners Of 0roville, that he has come prepared with
the necessary apparatus to build neat, substantial
FIRE PROOF STORES of CONCRETE OR ELTON,
AT saNingo % per cent. below The cost of brick
buildings. Having Thorough knowledge of the
component parts of this material and the manner OF
using it, he can defy competition. Those DESTROYS OF
building would do well TO give him "a call. Plans ano
Specifications drawn win dispatch. Any upplica-
tions left al the banking house of Hedges q Ianhon
viii meet wit prompt attention.
elOlf r klRWAN.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-25
Merchants Exchange.

This Saloon, by far the best arranged, most popular
and best lighted of anv in Oroyille vicinity. prov.
dei with five first class Billiard Tables. Il talented
band of Musicians, the best stocked par, and he
most attentive and competent bar Keepers VA North
efn California. is now under the sole control Of the
unde' COED, who soicts. and hopes he may meris
and receive continuance of the liberal patronage
heretofore bestowed upon the saloon.
DWARAKOUSkY,
June % Alias COUNT"
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-25

FUNERAL OF Mr. MooRE.-The Masonic
Fraternity of Orovile turned out in large
numbers yesterday to pay their last tribute
of respect to their deceased brother. An.
drew b Moore, who died on Wednesday at
the residence of his father, two miles below
Hamilton. Mr. Moore was one of the oldest
residents of the County, and was known and
beloved by very large circle of friends
here and elsewhere. His disease was erys-
ipilas with which he was first attacked, only
about four or five days since. Every means
which medical skill could devise was made
use of to stay the iravages of the fearful
malady, but all to no purpose. and yester-
day, large concourse of loving friends and
relations saw him consigned to his tomb,
sleeping the sleep that knows no waking.
We condole with his bereaved kinsfok in
their sadness.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-25

MURDER IN TEHAMA COUNTY. Two NJ ex-
Icans were arrested at Red Bluff, says the
Beacon, on Sunday morning last, being sus-
pected of the murder of one of their coun-
trymen who lived in a cabin near Dyes
ranch. The circumstantial evidence is very
strong against the prisoners and there is a
strong probability of their conviction. One
OF them is said to be on escaped State Prison
bird.