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San Andreas independent., 1857-10-10
Incoming Administration

The negligence with which public Off
clals have frequently conducted themselves
in California-their reckless extravaganza
not to speak of their frequent pecula-
lions and malfeasance, together with the
doubtful responsibility ~ financially of
the bondsmen who act as sureties for
them, has tended to throw shade of gen.
eral distrust over all new officers and all
who become responsible for their acts
while in public position. But whatever
sad experience there may be in regard to
the past in California, the people of Cal
averas have reasons to feel perfectly Sc
cure in the present officers who have Just
taken their positions, and who have es-
tablished for themselves untarnished rep
utations for honor and probity, whether
as private citizens, or in public capacity.
Besides, their bondsmen are all residents
of Calaveras, and fully able to answer for
the amounts for which they have become
responsible. On Monday last, the Off
GERS filed their bonds and were sworn into
office. Of the Sheriff, holding the most
responsible Office in the county, it is ex-
pected and hoped that he will sustain the
reputation which he established for him.
self as Under Sheriff of our late worthy
Sheriff, and that he may be as fortunate
as that officer in the selection of Deputies
to serve under him.
Below we give the several bondsmen
and the respective amounts for which
they became responsible
BONDS OF D. l.. MuLFoRD, AS SHERIFF.
Jas L. Sperry, ,oOOT. J. Frazier, 800
a. S. Haynes, .....4, ,000M. Cosgrove, ...2, 800
7. j. Matteson, ...3, ,000L. N. Schrack,. =. 2, 900
f. G. Mcdonald, ,.3, ,00OD. Windmiller. Il 800
H. b. Read .......2, 800
Total, S25, 900
AS COLLECTOR OF FOREIGN MINERS LICENSES.
VIM. McFadden, s., 800 A. T. Drake, . 500
Henry Atwood, d,...l l,000S. Hopkins, ,.......l 900
John Andrews, 30, ,500J. W. Barton...... 500
Wm K. Salmon. s., 900
Total, $4,000
BONDS OF GEO D. BRUSH. AS COUNTY TREASURER.
VIM. Crooker... 81 800 Preston Morris, IL 800
Benz. Kincaid, - 500L. Goodwin, ......1 800
A. Straus ....... 3 0O0E Hodapp, .........5, 900
w. III. Sawyer =. 000IW H. Hanford IA, 900
John p. Shear, ia, 900
Iotal, ......... ......... ......S Szo;OOU
BONDS OF N. L. BIoUGHToN, AS COUNTY CLERK.
VIM. McFadden, s., 900 A. X. Hartford, ...3 900
VIM. p. Peek, ,.....2, 800 VIM. b. Norman, 800
S. B. Stevens, .....3, 900 VIM. Irvine, ......2, 900
c. Ii. Schroebe,. ,00OJohn McKeon, ,....2, 900
Total ...... $50 900
BODS OF W. L. DUDLEY, AS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR.
L. G. Root, .... S. 900 VIM. McFadden,. q 500
John McKeon, ....4 600 A. Straus, .........l 900
G.. B. Holbrook, 80 ,500l
1OCdl lo,UuU
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-10

p@The trial suit of the People Us.
Henry Bates ct al., has been brought to
a close; verdict of the jury in favor of
plaintiffs, to recover 100000.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-10

FEATURES OF TIE FAIR.-Among the
articles on exhibition at the State Fair,
none attracted more attention than the
collection of embroidery and needle work
Among the finest and most tasteful, was
a bed-quilt, worked by Miss +. F. Bald
win, of San Francisco. The design, rep
resenting the flags of all nations, set in
elegant array, constellation of piece
work, each revolving around the centre
attraction-the american Flag Wecon-
slider it the most beautiful quilt that was
on exhibition, and the masterpiece of de-
sign The committee very justly awarded
the fair artist the premium of silver
cup.
Mrs. Medina, of the Bay State ranch,
IN this county, contributed two articles to
the exhibition, which attracted universal
admiration. The fower=basket, made of
marine shells, and sample of worsted
embroidery, representing vase of flow
ers, were superb. Each took premium,
and the she'll basket a diploma
A crotchet collar, worked by Miss
Cecilia Henderson, of Stockton, was un-
surpassed by the choicest articles from
San Francisco. She may bestrnly proud
of taking the premium in the face of such
competition.
Mrs. II. NJ. Tanning, of Stockton, ex-
hibited two vases of wax-fowers, which
were undoubtedly underrated-- although
they took premium-by the committee
Such decided skill in art, and display of
taste, deserved the highest award
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-10
Notice,

The MAIL for the Atlantic States and Eu-
rope, will close at the Post Office in this place
On SUNDAY evening, Oct. 18th, at o'clock.
CHARLES FAvILLE, p. NJ
San Andreas, October 10th, 1857.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-10

BONDS OF wM. HIGBY, AS DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
III. NJ Sturges, SD, 900 A. Gebhardt, ...... 900
VIM. McFadden,. 3,000S. Foorman, ,......3, 900
Total, S TO- 900
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-10

BODs OF W. L. DUDLEY, AS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR.
L. G. Root, ....-S5, 900 VIM. McFadden,. q, 500
John McKeon, .....4, 900 A. Straus, ,........l 900
G.. B. Holbrook, - 300
G.l-
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Specimen Hill Quartz Co.'s Notice.

Specimen Hill Quartz Co.'s Notice.
A LII STOCKHOLDERS in this Company,
N who are one month or more in arrears
for Assessments, at this date, are respectfully
requested to pay mp, or enough of their Stock
will be sold to settle the same together with
costs sale to take place at the COmpany's
office at Angels, on Saturday, November 7th,
1851, at two o'clock P NJ.
CIIAS. SCOFIELD, President.
A. A. POLLARD, Secretary. [oc l0-4t:6
S. III. Quartz Co.'S Office, Angels, Oct. 7th.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-10

BONDS OF N. L. BRoUGHToN, AS COUNTY CLERK.
VIM. McFadden, So, 900 A. X. Hartford, ,...3, 900
VIM. p Peek, ,......2, 800 Wm b. Norman. 800
S. B. Stevens, ...3, 900 Vim. Irvine, .......2, 900
c. II. Schroebel, FL ,OOOJohn McKeon, ,.....2, 900
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-10

BONDS OF GEO D. BRUSH. AS COUNTY TREASURER.
VIM. Crooker.. So, 500 Preston Morris, IL 800
Benz. Kincaid, 80, ,50OIL. Goodwin ......l 800
A. Straus, 600 f. Hodapp, .......5 200
W. II. Sawyer, =. 900 w. II. Hanford. ...3 900
John P. Shear ia, 900
Total Coz mn
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-10

AS COLLECTOR OF FOREIGN MINERS LICENSES
Wm McFadden, 81 500 A. T. Drake, .l 500
Henry Atwood, ,OOOIS. Hopkins, ...."..l 900
John Andrews, ...2, ,5OOIJ. w. Barton......l 500
VIM. K. Salmon. IS 900
Total $4,000
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

Found DEAD-An inquest was held on Tues
day, April l4th, by Justice Spofford, on the
body Of q man found in shaft on Massachu-
sets Hill, near Grass Valley, From the 7tle-
graph we learn that the name of the deceased
was Patrick Carbery that on the evening Of
the 18th of February last, in company with two
friends, he was returning home from town, and
when at or near the spot where the body was
found, their lantern went out and one Of the
party returned short distance to get light.
When he got back Carbery was missing, and al
though search was made for him then, and af-
forwards, he was not to be found and was new
er seen or heard from until found as above,
nearly two months after. The shaft had some
thirty feet of water in it, and the deceased was
probably stunned by the fall SO that he could
make no outcry. A verdict was rendered in ac-
cordance with the above facts
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

A Law CAsE.-A rather singular law case has
recently come before the Surrogate Court of
New York city, touching the administration Of
the estate of Mr.. Guynet, who, with his wife
and two children was drowned at the time of
the loss of the steamer Arctic. Mr. G's. crcd-
tors applied for the sale Of the estate to pay
their claims. 1t appers, however, that the cs-
tate belonged to Mrs. Guynet and was held in
her own name. The application. therefore, is
resisted by the relatives of Mrs. Guynet, caus-
ing the whole question to turn upon the query
which of the three named parties, Mr.. c., Mrs.
G. or the two children was drowned first. If
Mrs. Gynet died first, the property would go to
her husband, and be applied to the payment Of
his debts But If Mr.. Guynct died first, the pro-
perty never having descended to him, would go
to his wife's relatives The estate is worth
about $25, 000 The question as TO which one
Of the parties died first will have TO be decided
by jury. AS there is no direct evidence on
the point to be decided, the jury will have to
find verdict from such evidence as can be OBJ
tained as to the condition Of the parties. For
instance if the man was in good health land the
woman sickly, 1t would naturally be inferred
that the man survived the woman.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

The LATE HORRIBLE AFFAIR AT BANGoR.-A
writer for the Marysvile Express gives graph
ic picture of the recent vllainous outrage per-
petrated at Bangor. He believes that the vic
tins of mob law had been guilty Of crimes, but,
according to his statement many of the lynch
ers were not whit better than the men who
were hung. He says:
"Thc more prominent parts which they chose
to sustain in the bloody tragedy may be sketch
cd briefly thus; About dozen Bangor men
repaired to Marysvile, arriving on the evening
of the day previous TO that on the night of which
the final act of the murderous tragedy was per-
formed; and finding their victims locked up in
Jail, they, or at least some of them, Gas | am
crcdibly informcd,) got drMki The ensuing
day, the Bangor men rode about the country for
miles around. proclaiming the fact that the men
arrested were to be summarily executed-hung
by the citizens of Bangor. Some hundred and
fifty persons, many of them anxious to share the
Infamous notoricty resulting from the act of az
sisting in the preparation of a popular murder,
assembled in Bangor, and there engaged in
drinking bad liquors, whereby not few became
disgustingly inebrated. At late hour of the
night-the Constable being q miserable alien
and sot-they induced him to get drunk, and
then with black faces and other DISCUSSES, they
took the prisoners from his custody, and muir
dered them by hanging. In the morning the
corpses were removed to cabin stripped en-
tirely naked, and in this condition left prey
to flies &c, until night, when they were buried
Such are some of the prominent facts in this
case; and may here add, in view of statement
to the effect that the culprits were hung upon
''insane testimony" that so far from this being
a fact, in so far as the action of the executioners
themselves was involved. the victims were hung
withom testimony and withom so much as the preience
of trial! Their case was prejudged-
fate absolutely predetermined by the mob.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

A concurrent resolution has passed both BRAN
ches of the Legislature to adjourn on Monday
next, the 9th inst. The remaining business OF
the session can doubtless be transacted between
this and Saturday evening, leaving the last day
for the Governor to examine and sign bills.
The business transacted during the past week
has been of considerable Importance. The AS
sembly has passed the bill to provide for the
payment of the equitable debt Of the State, which
will now go before the people to be voted on at
the next general election.
A bill to lease the State prison to Mr.. Nc
Cauley, the State paying him $4,000 per month
for taking care of the convicts, was cngrossed
in the Assembly on Friday. A clause to pro-
vide for paying General Estell 100000 for the
surrender of the contract was voted down.
The bill which passed the Assembly some
time since reducing the pay of members of the
Legislature and State officers was defeated in
the Senate on Friday. Had the bill become a
law as it passed the Assembly 1t would have
saved the State at least 8 900, annually. The
Senators have no hesitation In cutting down the
prices paid to the State Printer, but they seem
to be sufficiently tenacious in endeavoring to
keep up the salaries of the State officers, and
the pay of the members of the Legislature.
The case of the Controller was proceeded with
by the Senate on Friday. Gen. Estell was
sworn for the defense, and testified that he talk
ed with the Governor or the Secretary of State,
and IL was the opinion of one of them that 1t
was not necessary for the warrants drawn In
favor OF the State Prison Lessee to be submit
ted to the Board of Examiners. and that he told
the. Controller such was the opinion of the Board
The evidence being concluded, Mr. Swcezy
opened the case for the prosecution, and after
speaking about an hour the Court of Impeach.
mcnt adjourned until the next day. The coun-
sci for the defendant occupied Saturday, and
were to conclude the defense on Monday. The
case will probably be concluded to-day or to
morrow.
| A bill which passed the Senate some days age
to suppress gaming, was referred to the Judicia
ry Committee Of the Assembly on Saturday
The bill is very stringent in its provisions, and
should 1t become law, it is thought II will have
the effect Of putting stop to this vice.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

ENGLISH CLAIMS AGAINST MExIco.-The Nexi
can nation, by recent decision of the British
government, has got rid of quite number Of
English claims which were pressing somewhat
vexatiously upon an empty treasury. The de-
cision is that the English subjects by naturali-
cation can only be regarded as such during
their actual residence in Great Britain. The
Mexican Journals approve highly Of this decis-
ion, by which the pecunary interests of the
Government are favorably affected. The great
Barron claim against Mexico, which Great Brit.
ain was called upon to enforce, is owned by a
foreign-born subject, residing in Mexico, who,
by this decision, will be cut off from any sup.
port from the English government.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

WAITS AND EsrRArs.-The following incident
Is related by the Placerville american, of April
18th:
On Monday, the 9th inst, Mr.. John Dalton re.
slding ON Cedar Hill. about two miles from Pla-
cerville, met lady and gentleman travelling in
buggy. They requested Mr.. d. to hold their
babe, which is female about two months old.
ior Few moments, at the same time handing
MIN sucking bottle for the infant He com.
Piled with their request, and they drove off
leaving the child in his care, since which time
ne mas not heard from either of them. Such mis-
creants ought to be ferreted out, and have stern
Justice meted out to them for their heartlessness
Inc iniant IL in the care Of Mr.. and Mrs. Dalton.
who have no children of their own,
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22
Our Ticket.

Above we present the names of the gentlemen
nominated by the Democratic Convention, for
City officers to serve for the ensuingyear. They
are all so we'll known in this community that II
is useless for us TO say anything in regard tt
their publications. Mr.. Plumer has served
one year as marshal, and has made an efficien
and reliable officer. The immense majorit,
which he received in the primary election fol-
denomination is a fattering tribute of which he
may well be proud, and shows plainly his grea
popularity with the masses Of the party. Should
the opposition attempt to run ticket, the Dem
ocratic candidates will be elected by an unpre
cedented majority.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

The April Term Of the District Court for Ne
vada county, commenced on Monday. There
are seventy-two civil cases on the calendar, and
two criminal cases
The cases were called in the order in which
they stand on the docket, and the following set
for trial:
White ct. al. VS.. Apple ct. al.--April 25th.
McCabe VS.. Couger ct al.-April 9th.
Hardenburg Ct al VS.. Kidd ct. al-April 28th
Farnsworth vs.. Letter.-April 18th.
Sheares vs. Booth.--April 29th.
Parsley et al VS.. Findley ct. al.-April 10th.
Thompson VS.. Wheat.-April 30th.
Boswell a. Hanson vs. Lard ct. al.--May LIST.
Niman ct. al VS.. Laird et al.--May I'd.
Clark VS.. CIark.-May I'd.
Tiplady VS.. Tiplady-May I'd.
Muller VS.. Muller.-May I'd.
Butler et al VS.. Laird ct. al--May 4th.
Hertsinger VS. His Creditors.-May 5th.
Bowman VS.. His Creditors.-May 9th.
Kidd ct. al. VS.. Laird ct. al.-May 9th.
Casamayouv VS.. Casamayou x Blanc-May 18th.
Harrington VS.. Kays.-May 18th.
Gardner VS. MARROW et al.-May 18th.
Harris VS.. Butterfeld.-May 18th.
The People VS.. Edwards ct. al.-May l4th.
Stidger VS. Waterman ct. al.-May l4th.
Jackson VS.. Burns CT. al.-may lotn
Kidd ct. al. VS.. Laird ct. al.-May 10Th.
Butler ct. al. VS.. Laird ct. al.-May 10Th.
Conklin a. Beckman VS.. Coplan.-Refered 70
A. G. Niles to report facts and judgment.
On motion of Mr.. ]. r. Mcconnell, J. M
Clark, Esq, was admitted as an attorney at law
to practice in this Court.
Francis V. Moore. indicted for murder, wal
arraigncd, Indictment read, and the trial set for
Friday next, at o'clock.
Henry Hays, indicted for murder was ar
raigned, and the trial set for Tuesday.
On Tuesday morning the case of the People
VS.. Hays came up on the motion Of defendants
counsel to set aside the indictment, for the rea
son that the grand jury that found the indct
ment was composed Of only sixteen jurors quail
flied to act In this case, and that the law requires
! seventeen in all cases. The Court overruled tht
motion, and the defendant entered his plea o
not guilty. The trial was set for today at ter
O'Clock. The remainder of the day was occu
pied in the argument of demurrers, and othcl
preliminary business. The criminal trials viii
doubtless consume the remaining days Of thi
week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

For GovERNoR.-The friends of Hon. j. w.
McCorkle, writing from Washington, state that
he will be q candidate before the next Demo
cratic Convention for Governor. We have no
means of knowing as to the truth of the state
ment, but we know that McCorkle is a man Of
ability, sound Democrat, and honest and
should his name be presented to the Conven.
ton, he will be powerful competitor for the
nomination. The northern counties will go for
him almost unanimously. He was elected to
the House of Representatives in 1852, and was,
perhaps, the most efficient Representative Cali
fornia has ever had In that branch of Congress.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

SURGICAL OrERArIoN,-A correspondent OF the
Union, gives an account of wonderful surgical
operation performed some time since in Sacra-
mento by DR.. A. j. Sleeper, being no less than
the removal of the left kidney of man named
Smyzer, which had become diseased The man
is now perfectly well, and able to work at his
trade Of brick making. The only obvious
change caused by the operation was q slight col
lapse on on that side, and q corresponding en-
largemcnt over the region of the right kidney,
which now has double duty perform.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

The CABINET,-On the 9th of March, the
names of the following gentlemen were sent to
the Senate by Mr.. Buchanan, as Cabinet officers,
and Immediately confirmed:
Lewis Cass, of Michigan, as Secretary of State;
Howell Cobb Of Georgia, as Secretary of the
Treasury; John B. Floyd, of Virginia, as Sccrc-
tary of War; Isaac Toucy, as Secretary of the
Navy; Jacob Thompson, Of Mississippi, as Sec
rotary of the Interior; Judge Black, of Penn
sylvana, as Attorney General; and Aaron V.
Brown, rs Postmaster General.
The Cabinet is constructed somewhat different
from what IT was supposed it would be on the
receipt Of the steamer news three weeks ago.
The changes, however, are unimportant
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

ANOTHER MuRDER.-On Sunday the 18th inst.
Mexican was killed by one of his countrymeu
at Red Bluffs The murderer had his horse sad.
died and fed as soon as he stabbed his victim
The Sheriff was promptly on the spot and gave
chase to the assassin, but without effect. The
murder was to all appearance premeditated, as
It is said that the deceased had killed brother
of his at Shasta. This is the third Mexican
that has been killed at Red Bluffs within two
months
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

A FREE FIGHT occurred at Knap's Billiard
Saloon, Orleans Flat, on Sunday last, in which
some fifteen or twenty men were engaged. The
only weapons used we're billiard cues. balls,
glass tumbIers, and the furniture of the room
generally. Several were severely, but not dan
gerously hurt. Our informant did not witness
the fight, but from the number Of sore faces and
swelled heads round town The next day, he con-
Guided that Orleans Flat was "a right lively
little burg" 5000
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22


-..---5 No.. s,ooL
In the wrath o. .es t mun ,so srsIcss pook
And freezing vi iIn. iion ~. y" horna
On eacn Mnsr l.ls 60 - $500 brood
Two Sorrowiul one s, =, LIZ 49, no food pi
Cried one 10 the otneI, wv nav .nst =. 100
But the mother No,Se sI NV, 800 800 .,hrs-e
And chill was the ioiu Vi hei MINI
etrooe tne A.o,n, ass !. ,-..,h
Inc ol~ss ~. so..t,..is lin vas stiIl.-
The moan on ,nee mo'n 's das.h
Sne was coiu 10 ,ile ARM arns a.
And there her cniu IN oilnu u,sn,". .,ax
shreked oesoia'e "Oru7 " 'ne
They laid her down IN the esr.l u.''A "i''-''i
And many night III her sau unle s
The weary chilo Ihc green sou p,,,, M, hack
Mans pity was warm put l, olv ,s.L
The mothers love 70 lhe orpn"n N"eN
Years passed, as years 70 youns gin may
In the world's Dew Dew as MAJ
Where natterers seek tne nlnu " s""'i
All To"ing young oeauue' P'"'Se
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

APPOINTMENTS tclegraphic dispatch from
Sacramento, dated yesterday evening, states
that thefollowing appointments have been made
for this State : Washington, Collector; Tilford
Naval Officer; Cameron, Surveyor; Solomon,
Marshal
Another dispatch states that Controller Whit
man has been acquitted
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

BArHs.-Mr. Todd has recently opened and
fitted up fine bath house, on Broad street. OPP
poste the National Exchange. Mr.. Todd is
always in readiness TO attend to all who may
favor him with call,
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

SrABBNG AFFAm.--On Friday, April 18th, q
man named Patten was stabbed in three places
in notorious house on Hunter street. Stockton
by another man named Barclay. A number Of
pistols were also discharged during the row, but
no persons injured thereby. Barclay was bound
over to appear.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

New YORK AND BRooKLYN.--It is now consid-
cred certain, that the cities of New York and
Brooklyn will be consolidated into one muici
pal government, during the present session Of
the Legislature. Should the measure be carried
out, the city will contain near a million OF in
habitants. In few years New York will be
the largest city in the world.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

RACE AT VAcAvIILE.-On Saturday next, there
is to be race at Vacaville, Solano county, for
purse of 81 800, between Blue Dick, Of Sacra-
mcnto, and John Crowdcr. of Napa distance
three hundred and Fifty yards,
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22
MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

PURSUANT to the act of the Legislature incoI porStht
the City of Nevada notice il hereby given to the qusIeA
Electors Of said city that election viii be heh MOS
DAY May 4h 1857, for the following officers. to sfte kr
year Five Trustees Recorder. Marshal one
Treasurer and one Assessor.
The following persons appointed Judges Of said elee
ton Geo. ". Yant. ]. H. Helm and Icnry Herbert.
The Election will be he'll in ldIs Brick BuiNHnH Cor
ner of Broad and Zine streets s Ia be opened AZ eight
O'Clock. 4. NJ and remain open till Sunlnwn.
By order Of the Beard Of Trustees
{. I. oVERT0N, President;
T. II. RoLFg, Clerk
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

PLAcERvuLE is rapidly improving. In all di.
rections around the city, new and handsome
cottage residences are rapidly springing up
The whole community seems to be pervaded
with the spirit of improvement.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

WEDDING AND DEATH.-On the SOth of Febru-
airy last, Robert Fl. Culbertson, highly esteem
I'd citizen of Tehama county. who has resided
upon the same farm since 1851, was married,
md on the 10th of March he died.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

FROM SoNoRA.-The San Francisco Herald
says that letters were received in that city on
Tuesday from Henry A. Crabb, announcing the
safe arrival of himself and party at Sonora
The letters were written on March 2lst. and
state that the party would proceed to Altar in
few days. They anticipate no collision or
difficulty with the people of that State
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-04-22

ATLANTIC PAPERs.-Jerry Sullivan, of the
Newspaper Depot, San Francisco, has again
placed us under obligations for flies of eastern
papers, received by the last mail steamer.