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San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27

THE BRITISH EAST INDIA CoMPANY-The Brit
sh East India Company has dominion over
realm covering a million and a half of square
miles, with population of upwards of one hun
dred and sixty millions. This vast empire en-
braces every variety of soil and climate, and its
productions are varied and valuable. The money
capital of the Company is fl6,000 600 sterling,
or nearly eighty millions of dollars, and its an
nual revenues, which are annually increasing,
are estimated at one hundred and thirty
millions. AT the date of the last report, the
Company consisted of 1850 stockholders, priv
leged to meet in general council. The holder
OF So,O00 OF stock has one vote; of 5000,
Two; OF $4,000, three and of $500 four;
provided always he has been in possession of
the same twelve months. The whole number
OF votes at the present time is estimated at about
$500. These stockholders, thus qualified, meet
once IN three months, in general council They
elect the court of directors and board of con-
trol, IN whom is vested the actual government
of India.
The employees of the company are divided
into five classes-civil. clerical, medical. militia
ry and naval-and comprise nine or ten thous-
and persons. The Governor General receives
salary of $l25,000, and his perquistes are
valued at 100000, yearly; the members of the
Governors council receive an annual salary of
$4,000, the bishops $4,000 to $25, 900, the
law judges, thirty in number, SIS, 900, and the
collectors and magistrates $4,000 to Sl9, 900.
Of the revenues of the East India Company, the
land tax is most productive, yielding annually
S75,O00,000. Next in Importance are the rev.
enues derived from the opium trade, which
amounts to $30,000,OOO yearly. The standing
military force of the Company is about three
hundred thousand men, Europeans and natives.
Although vast and selfish monopoly, the
East India Company has, in pursuing its gigan-
tic schemes of fself-aggrandizement accomplish
ed great deal in the way of developing the re-
sources of the country by building roads and
constructing railways and magnetic teegraphs
Although mainly advantageous to the Company,
these and other great improvements indirectly
benefit the native population by furnishing them
with the great levers of civilization.
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27

ENGLISH GRAMMAR.-A Frenchman, endeav-
oring to surmount the difficulties of the English
language, gives the following result of his stud
les among our irregular verbs. He instances
the conversation which he learnt of the verb
to go" thus:
go;
Thou departest;
He clear out;
We cut stick;
e or you make tracks
They absquatulate.
And all mizzle, decamp, vamos, get up and git
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27

HEAVENLY ORIGIN OF FCHIT-CHAT.-Naturallv
women talk more than men, The learned
Buxtorf informs US, in his Hebrew Lexicon that
the primeval name, Eve, is derived from root
sgnifying Talk; and it was perhaps from
dim idea of this kind that the Rabbins owed
their tradition that twelve baskets of chit-chat
it could not be gossip, for there were no
neighbors to gossip about-were rained down
into Paradise for Adam and Eve to amuse them
selves with; of which twelve Adam picked up
three, and Eve the other nine-Ehzabeth Strut
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27
lFrom the Marysville Express
To Ina.


SUGGESTED BY READING HER "UNKNowN."
Fair lady, do not cease to sing
That beauteouS song is not in vain
Though lost upon an unknown thing,
We'd have thee sing, and sing again,
For thy voice has tone we've heard
In some sea-shell, or bright winged bird.
Does not the moon still drape her throne
In fleecy clouds to greet thine eyes?
The stars still shine as then they shone,
And to the tree the low wind sighs.
What are earth's clods to one like thee
So filled with wondrous melody
'Tis not the glow-worm' fitful spark
That gems the dark, proud brow of night
No bonfire ever woke the lark
To soar in its mistaken light;
Then should thy genius fall before
A shrine of clay-a man adore?
No, gifted child, thy unknown one,
Is that bright image of thy mind
That smiles upon thee from the sun
And kisses thee in every wind
Who comes to thee in fancys Dreams
And talks of love in babbling streams
Thy hearts flower, gem, pearl,
All that the love of man may know;
A leaf, drop of rain, a curl,
From thy own brow, as pure as snow
But, like the dew beneath the moon,
1t could not bear the rays of noon.
Who eer thou lowest, know him we'll
Know that his heart is warm and true;
In such event thou canst not tell
If that his eyes be black or blue.
Those unknown orbs may have a squint
Although possessed of Heavens own tint
Nay, Ina, string thy mystic Tyre
And quit the worlds dull play;
Thy wreath shall be far purer, higher,
Than those of flowers for Queens of May
A circle shall thy brow adorn
Bright as the rosy beams of morn.
Times sullen wave may sweep along,
But ne'er in its submerging tide
Shall sink thy name, sweet child of song,
Our Ina, our Eurekas pride.
Thy harp's high note is heard afar,
And millions hail the rising star.
Marysville, May 31st 1857. M**TB*R
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Written for the San Andreas independently


The Wills, Ways and wiles of Woman.
No. will not marry man that is poor!
Shavadaroo, daroo:
For he will keep me begging from door to door
Shavadaroo, daroo, shavadaroo rol.
Title tol, title tol, title tol ii,
ShayadaroO, daroo.
No, will not marry man that is rich
Shavadaroo, daroo;
For he will keep me agoing full licketeswitch
Shavadaroo, daroo, shavadaroo rol,
Title tol, title tol, title tol ii,
Shayadaroo, daroo.
No, will not marry man that is old
Shavadaroo, daroo; 1cold
For his face is all wrinkled, his heart is grown
Shavadaroo, daroo, shavadaroo rol,
little tol, little tol, title tol ii,
Shavadaroo, daroo.
No, will not marry man that is young,
Shavadaroo, daroo;
For he has got cold heart and flattering tongue
Shavadaroo, daroo, shavadaroo roll
Title tol, title tol, title tol ii,
Shavadaroo, daroo.
No, | will not marry man that is old
Shavadaroo daroo;
But I'll go and keep old-maid's hall,
Shavadaroo, daroo, shavadaroo rol,
Title tol, title tol title tol ii,
Shavadaroo, daroo
But will take my chair and go sit in the sun,
Shavadaroo, daroo;
When one lover is gone another will come,
Shavadaroo, daroo, shavadaroo rol,
Title tol, title tol, title tol ii,
Shavadaroo, daroo.
Come, come, old bachelors come!
Shavadaroo daroo;
If you will have me, its will you,
Shavadaroo, daroo, shavadaroo rol
Title tol, title tol, title tol ii,
Shavadaroo, daroo. MARY.
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27

DR.. FRANKLIN IN PARIs.-Tn the early part of
the American war, Franklin went to Paris, in
hopes OF procuring pecuniary resources from
France. For some time he was unsuccessful,
and being invited to a large party, gentleman
observed, " 1t must be owned, sir, that America
now exhibits to us grand and magnificent
spectacle s'True," replied the Doctor, " but
the spectators do not paw"
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27

ReE There is an inscription on tomb stone
at La Point, Lake Superior, whichreads as fol-
lows: John Smith, accidentally shot as mark
of affection by his brother. ."-Erchange
This, says the North Californian, reminds rs
of one on a tomb stone near San Diego viii
runs as follows: This we're is sakrid to the
memory of William Henry Skraken, who came
to his deth by bein shot with Colts revo YER
one of the old kind, brass mountid and OF such
is the kingdom of heavin."
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27

gIr A great deal of discomfort arises from
over-sensitveness of what other people may
say of you or your actions. Many unhappy
persons seem to imagine that they are always
in an amphitheatre, with the assembled world
as spectators whereas they are playing to-
empty benches all the while.
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27
THE INDEPENDENT
ARMOR & Co., Publishers.
B. P. KoosER, M. cLAYEs, GEO. ARMoR.

Is published every SATURDAY MORNING.
al san Andreas, Calaveras County, Cal Office
IN the Independent Building St. Charles Street,
above Main
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION-One year. in
variably in advance, $500; six months S3 90 !;
three months, $500.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.-One square of
twelve lines, first insertion, $3.50; each sub
sequent insertion, $l.25. A liberal discount
will be allowed to yearly advertisers. Busi-
ness Cards, not exceeding four lines S2.OO per
month
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27
MAIN STREET HOUSE.
San Andreas

YVHE ABOVE HOTEL (the first established
n in the camp,) has recently been improved
and refitted, in order to accommodate its large
and increasing custom.
The proprietor tenders his sincere thanks to
those who have given his house their patronage
and preference, and informs the travelling public
and the community generally, that he is pre-
pared to accommodate all, with Board and
Lodging, on as reasonable terms as can be had
in the camp. PHILIP f. PIPER,
mar l4-5l Proprietor.
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27
Gotels, Restaurants, Mf.

THIS POPULAR AND COMMODIOUS HO-
Il tel, situated in one of the most pleasant and
convenient localities in the town. is constantly
open for the reception of TRANSIENT and
PERMANENT BOARDERS. The rooms are
spacious, thoroughly ventilated, and furnished
with view to comfort The dining hall is the
best in the place, where the patrons ofthe house
may depend upon finding the table spread with
the choicest edibles the market affords.
The Bar is furnished with the choicest bl ands
of Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
BOARD AND LODGING.
Per Week, single rooms, $1,000
Per Week, double rooms, ,............... 500
Without Lodging, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100
Single Meal, Observation-Disclosures. rs
Meals at regular hours.
By Payment to be made invariably in ad-
vance. nov %, '56-tf-35
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27

RaF Leave coquette to the fools around
her let her own fireside accommodate scold.
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-27

Board of Directors.
CAPT. NJ ROBERTS, N. O. ARLINGTON,
President wee PRESIDENT
y1-r re DAyID W. J. BAILEY,
n WAPTIN r. W. HEATH,
FREDK. FRANCk, y. TOO WV
EUGENE DELESSERT, Hon; T. - l. 81 riL,s y, w NJ
r. KELLERSBERGER. LAF "A 4 EIlE MA NAM
W. HAWLEY, Marysville, T. D HoLEN, -.
L. STANFORD, Sacram to. osocAaon. .
The above organization has been formed fof
the purpose of establishing Isoptes Lme O
First Class Steamships between San franciscoi
New York and New Orleans.
The Books for subscription to the stock are
now opened at the Office of the Company, where
the plans of the ships may be seen, and any ln-
formation on the subject obtained.
Office, l24 Montgomery street, corner OF Sac
ramento San Francisco.
ALso--Books are now opened in Stockton by
my l6-3m e. S. HOLDEN
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FIRED ERICk -. M OORE.
OF BOSTON,
A r G II I TIE CT

+ ATE partner Of VIM. Washburn. Architect OF
IL American, Revere, Winthrop and Parker
Houses, and fremont Temple, Boston; Woods Ho-
tel, Portland; Bay State House, Worcester, and
many other first class public and private buildings
throughout the country, having located in Keokuk,
would inform the public that he II prepared to fur
nsh Designs. Plans, Detail drawings, Specifics
tions and Superintendenee for Churches, School
Houses, Hotels, Stores, Dwellings, and public and
accuracy.
All the modern Improvements, such ns Warming,
Lighting, Ventilation, dc, adopted In the East
ern cities, will be especially provided for
quired.
zn-Otfice in samples new building, on Second
street, between Main and johnson.
Jan. IL, 'J7.dIy r.. H. MOORE.
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WIN. BROWN,
A RCHIT ECT.

TUoT call ut his iooms, over Doubleday 4 Will
- sons Store, Second street any time, (excvpt sun
days. from daylghutial8 o'clock ut nj ght, rs he
Is obliged IL be constantly hand on account Of
press of business, and see his drawings apparatus,
and extensive Architectural Library, which are
free 10 the inspection of all, and judge whether be
is competent to serve the Enbic in his profession -
lie might here reeite what great things he hes done
do but that would be superduous in this util
itarian community; therefore he 10 willing to shcw
the public what he himself do In . practical
sense. Call and see, free Of charge.
febi-d w. BROWN
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fOHMAN & McCSX.

Nj K ii A M i A LO S,
Athengum Building. 20 ST., bet Main johnson
KEpkGk, IOWA,
MOULD respectfully say to the citizens Of this
w place, and the country generally, that they
have received part, and are receiving daily, One
Of the finest stocks ever shown 10 the people of the
West Give call. DO not forget the Golden
Horns on the sign, history Of which, with that
Of W Ii r., may be interesting TO the new comers,
ms the old settlers Tailor is Familiarity known
His first appearance in the west he Secreia-
ry Of old heoknk himself, and BY his suggestion
the present name VI the city selected. His
art in the Tailoring business at the time keokuk
and his tribe y departure very limited; he left
with them. aud remained the bosom companion OF
the old chief until his death ard the only relic he
had TO give as q token 81 gratitude was the Buck
Horns, which he himself wore when be went out on
skuipin aud hunting tour, the sight Of which
struck terror 10 the enemy or the buffalo but after
the death CT the old chief they became the
TO OF sign Of speed, both for steanbo and the
chanicai arts. All lovers of ancient relics are in
vited 10 call and see the Golden Horns perchsd on
the sign Of the above establishment. VII. r.,
not being very proficient IN the above business,
| soushtfor partner who was we'll qualified for the
emergencies Of Questionable city. Sought one far
and near, both east and west but in vain for long
time. until he inquired Of his old friend Plat
| Evans of Cincinnati, who said he had his eye on
| such one, in the person Of k0R'T mccoy, who
had had al experience both in the old aud new
world, who had done business in Paris London and
Bile cities III the Union, Says "Platt, be is the
man - and at last found him In Memphis, Tenn,
| and by powerful inducements he came, and will
now be recognized in the person II my present
partner in The Merchant Tailoring business. Con
sequently as II is now too late to clothe persons
going to see our President inaugursted, are pre-
pared 10 claihe cur Congressman and civilians In
purple and fine linen, any kind Of WOODEN goods,
| Of the most superior quality and style,
/ Ike umA peed nut fear to call as W. III r. has
disposeao ~ bis ulpinirons. Persons will notice
IN advertisements generally, vast amount VI bom
bast. brassadaeio aud nonsense, RAINING into het-
i croxeReons oi Monatonous nb.uritiss, VII ieh
by plain, nusIpaisticated advertisement, We have
endeasured 10 avoid. Fer these facts refer zen.
Brnwn.
Wereeelft pgEctually the a la mode FASHIONS
monthly,
4 AIy tailoring establishment thateau produce as
neat and veil made garment 10 IA quick time as
VIC do, can have the Golden Hrrns Come in neigh
bors, II you think you win.
F0kMAN d Mccoy.
4, s.~-Sntting taught w the true principles oil
inca Las s+ssls isuc systsln nov IN use
neht Il. i NJ
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A P0LoGY--To my old customers, and the La
"A dies in particular, ! owe an apology for recent
change in the inside arrangement and outside ap-
pearance If my establishment.
Though ltwas not until after patient and thor
ough legal investigation that became convinced
Of the efrar in he style Of my sign. tina. submit
ted To change. But in changing IL from Ladies
shoe shop i have not ceased to manufacture all
kinds of Ladies shoes, as before, bot have, in ad
diion, engaged III Boot making for their Husbands,
Brothers, Sons and Lovers, thpt all your
family and friends be ace, .ll.a dsied at one
shop,-TLe ONLY ONE IN kEoKuk ~hery you can get
anything in the Boot and shoe line, Maze to order
is at ). A. DUKES loot and Shoe shop No. Sc
Main ST., where, also thebest quality and greatest
Come and examin. the goods and buy, or leave
orders which will be promptly attendedto by
poyiT s, A. DUKE.
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WOOD wOOD

b. PRICES Yard is the place TO get what ron
=. want in this line, sawed and split TO suit or not
1853 -aa .p,'s, yass you desire. Orders, with
the pay, left At BALDWIN Evans, corner Of Main
and 9Th streets, win be attended 70 without dslay
Good measure warranted. shsll soon hare . lot
OF dry oak, and some hickory for those who like
good wood Those wishing 5, 10 Or 20 cords OF rood
wood can he applied As the railrOad y usastAc
fountain head for COAL shall roon have tAAa kind
OF fuel for those who use IL. Those vishinx hari
wood Lumber can be supplied by calling It The
Wood Yard, near tbs keokuk IT. Dvs Moinsa
Railroad Depot Lumber sawed TO order.
Jan. 3. 81 -d3m JBp PRICE
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6Ay0Wo1o ma Outl0Iy.
street rsnpsrsasion.
@ WI n. TUCKER ofs nov receiving their
NJ English goods Tor the spring trade by the
sAtps AsIAntis md koekawsy from Liverpool and
stsamsn Mp tAs Mississippi, together with extern
sivs purehasss from American masufactursrs BY
almost svsry boat whisA arrives ct this port, and
ehssers, and will duplicate any St. Louis bill which
may have been made in our line. dAw
DIRECT IMPORTATION
HARwARE AND CUTLERYl
g.. ". y n TT q x H,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS,
l have in store. and ere relieving their supplies
they odsf 10 cash and prompt time buyers on "a
vornble terms. The stock being unusu ally large,
they n6dsntly solicit examination Of The sams.
fsh17 -dAw s.W.AH. TUCKER.
M ILLKkS and Aanufacsursrs will nnd ! con.
NA slant supply Of large Circular Saws, wAras-
I'd, and at the Manufacturers prices; say 90, 50,
- and 81 inches. and when required 90 inches to.
k.d Paddock. s.W.s Il. 1TtKER.
4 xRs AXES i--Hant Collins ,simmons LIP
n Pineost's sxss, for sale low By ),
CPADES-Anss' Rowland : and other brasas
~ for sale b 8. H. TUCKER.
GH0yELs--Amcs', KowiAnd's and other brands
- fo1sale By s. W. II. TUCKER.
LOE$--Solid goose mock, riveted, saststeel plaza
Ii ters. and Carolina hoes, for sale In great W.
ristyhy s. W. : II. TUcKRR
TX and Trscs Chains, large stock, for sale low
y S.W. II. TUCKER.
WORN RLANTRkb-A Superior article for Morse
~ power, and wonderful labor and time saving
yhAIN and grass scythss-A large stock Of Wal
~ drcn's and other makes. for sale low By
S.W. al. TUCKER.
MOLAY iron and wood braced grain cradles Tor
W sale Low BY sW. All. TUCKER.
GNAfTHS-W Wrought tube patent and conmoa
~ Snatths, . large stock, for sale low By
s.W. All. TUCKER.
AY end Straw Porks-A very large stock Of
IL various qualities, for sale By
MANURE Forks long and short handles. Tor yaIs
~ BY s. ". II. TUCKER.
HAY and Garden kAkes Tor GALE BY
Il s. w. n. TUCKER.
LDdE shears and Pruning Hooks, Of different
s..w. an. TUCKER
" SWAN. TUCKER.
COIL Chain, Jspanned, for fencing osmstery
SWAN. TUCKER.
RLAcksAlThs Drills for the bsneh, god =.
- ticle, for sale low BY
S.W. 4 H. TUCKER.
HORSESHOE Malta. the genuine Grimm. and
s.wtH. TUCKER.
CO0PERs' Tools, good assortment, fes sale *
~ y. W. D II. TUCKER.
Sign Of the Red Padloek.
straw ana Csrn.ssaak OmtseTo.
A VERY substantial machine, considered The
"A best In use; cutting equally we'll straw and
corn stalks for foddsr--somsthing which should ~
in the hands Of every farmer and stable keepss.
For Sale by S.W.S II. TUCKER.
aug3dAw Sign Ut the ksd Paddock.
GADY INMEa n PECK arama.
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fINiE above cut represents a view OF the most
complete and perfect
COOKING STOVE NOW In USE!
The Patterns are entirely new, having been made
by us this year. They are fast suppanting ali 9TH
or Cooking Stoves in the market. The demand for
them is already great that We are preparing 10
manufacture hftyof them per day. Those wanting
that almost di,pensible article, a good Cooking
Stove, should remember that improvement and
progress the order 81 the day and that in ar
ticie Of domestic use, has there been greater i'm
provement within the last ten years, than the one
now under consideration. Therefore, you will
greatly promote your interests by selecting the
"NEW ERA' COOKING STOVE,
in preference to taking up with one Of anantiquated
pattern.
zd6~ For sale wholesale and retail, at our store,
No. 81 Man,st., KE0kUk, IOWA, where can al
ways be found the most com plee and varied assort
ment Of Cooking, Heating, and palor Stoves, ever
offered In the West.
E1-Also, Tinners Stock Of all kinds. ~AH
w :. MoogE, BRIDGE BRO.
Agent. tnni -dyj
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SANDERS 4 DUNBAR.
TURNIrURE WARE.ROOM MS.

FURNITURE WARE.ROOMS.
Main street, bet. 9Th 4 9th kEOKUK, IOWA.
vT'HEundersigned have now I'M
i their Ware Rooms, and design
keeping constantly on hand we'll
selected assortment of all kinds Of Furniture, en-
bracing Marble top Dressing, and plain Bureaus |;
One and plain Sofas 6ne and plain Center and
Card Tables; Cane seat and Windsor Chairs, Rock
ing Chairs ofeverydescrip tion from plain wooden
seat, to the fnest hair ciothstuGed sca plain and
fancy turned Cottage bcdsteads the iatsstst ylc;
Lounges, &c.
Looking Glasses Of sllsi1es Clocks, Csrpetin ~,
door and d0or mattings, floor and table oil cloths
mattresses, feather busters, carriage trimming,
window shades and trim mings, and every other ar
ticls usually kept in our line Of business.
Part ofonr stock made under our own super
vision, and therest bought from msnufactoriss Of
high standing, so that We can warrant every arti-
Gle for durability and finish Of workmanship.
Our object Is to establish permanent business
here, and not the Peter Funk principle ;
and NJ an inducement to persons to purchase OF
US, we are resolved to sell at the lowest ST. Louis
prices.
Call and examine our stock before pureh ssi n 4
elsewhere. We win always take pleasure in sbew-
ing furniture to Ladies and Gentlemen who may
favor us with call, whether they feel inclined e
buy not.
SANDERS L DUNBAR
Pal
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We, WtNNtftEAS ,fbii Engineer and Survey
~ Or, uHcrs hs professional services 10 the citi-
Iens of keusuk aud vicinity. for The surycyinr
and arranging II grounds to sui, the contour Of
the surface, aud feels confident lac can please those
desiring such strsice.
Ailbusiness pertaining 70 the profession attend
ed 70 with pteinIsnssf, and the iiihngraIhing ~
maps, plate, ae., supcriItei.ded at photographers
charges.
uhce In oraham's Building End ST.. Keokuk
Isn9s-dsm
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supply of Fancy Shrubbery, Evergreens,
Roses, Ac., on hand.
Early Tomato, Cabbage and Sweet Potato Plants.
All for sale Mt customary prices.
orders received on the grounds, of q mile west
OF the old City limits, the Bluff Ferry road to the
Des Moines, or by mail, addressed to
mch7-dAw. 8E0, o. HILTON