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New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-11-19

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~ By Capt Howell Of the ship Tropic On the nd Oct la
30 osg 70 5 schooner Sharp Of bordeaux who reported
having board the Of the schooner Schroeder Of Trese
which bound from Beunos Ayes Falmouth and aba
doned the 18Th October in sinking condition Supple,
the Sharp with water. ~ Ars
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-11-19

SALE OF WINTER CLOTHING AND WHITE SHIRTS.
BY BLACHE h LEAUMoNT, Auctioneers.
ERIDAY, the 2Oth Inst, MT 10 o'clock A.
NJ, auction, their auction rooms Ne u Charres
street, will be sold -
30 dozen American White SHIRTS.
An assortment Of WINTER CLOTHING.
-l,ush
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
COnStabIe'S Sale.

nY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION issued
I'D out of Justice John F.. Freese's Court, OF
Township No. 5, county of Calaveras, to me di-
rected, upon Judgment rendered by and be-
fore the aforesaid Justice on the 22d day OF
July, 4. D. 1857, in favor of John Sharp & Co.
and against E. Edgar, for the sum of $345O
damages, and Sl3S6 costs, have seized and
shall expose for sale at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash. at ten o'clock A. NJ,
on the 18th day of August next, A. D. 1857 in
front of Justice Frcese's office, in the camp of
Upper Caavc-itas, the following described
property, to wit: The undivided one-third in
terest in one house and lot situated on the
south side of the main street, in the camp of
Upper Calaycritas, in township No. 5, in the
county of Calaveras and State of California,
and is bounded as follows, to wit: On the East,
by Morris Murphys Store; on the West, by a
Billiard Saloon kept by Antoine.
WILLIAM MILLER, Constable.
Dated Calaveras County, July 22d 81. 44-47
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

Bottom took the steam out of him. and carried
off the purse. There were two other races
each of which was draw. The interest and
excitement was kept up to the end, and they
only adjourned to meet again on next Satur-
day, when several matches are to be run. and
stakes of $500 side are pending. There will
be fine sport, and q chance to get your money
back. Your servant will be there to meet the
biooded stock that may track the course
Adicu
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
LETTER FROM ANGELS.

ANGELS, July 29th, 1851.
Mr. Editor If you, or any of your two thou
sand eyes are fond of seeing fun-fun alive
you ought to have been at the races over the
Crescent Course, at this burgh, on last Saturday.
The fall races commenced on that day and will
be kept up through the season, with (" few
more left of the same sort The track was in
first rate order, though nature had done its best
to spoil it. The horses were in good condition,
and as one of the betterS" said, showed their
bringing up. The first race was the race of the
day and excited intense interest Mr. West
brook entered the r. h. Dirt Oven; Mr. Harmon
entered the c. c. Clay Bank Run three hun
dred yards, for $3.50 side--SlOO forfeit Dirt
Oven came up to the scratch like team horse
and Clay Bank was not behind in shouing his
hcsts. All outsiders, of whom there was
crowd, bet their money free on the b-tail nag
but somebody bet on the other, for after coming
to the scratch six times they started to come
down to other end of the track, where there
were two men to see which got out first Dirt
Oven came down as though he was trained to
the road, while Clay Bank was trying too long
10 knock a hole through the track for him to get
to market first | had only one watch with me
and could not exactly time them, only at the
place where they came out. have no doubt
if had possessed two watches-one at each
end of the track-the time would have been
comparable with the best record. ANY how
Clay Bank got so far behind in his bounding.
that he couldn't see the color of Dirt Oven. and
lost all the money his friends staked on him.
The next race was between c. h. Clip, entered
by Mr. Blackwell, and b. c. Slow Yankee, en-
tered by Mr.. Richards. Run three hundred
wards, for 500 side-S25 forfeit Side bets
run heavy, for Clip looked as if he was sway
wise" and Slow Yankee found hackers among
those who knew he had been so ,ceH raised.-
They came to the scratch, and after choosing
two Judges, came on like--the language fails
me, (say it in French, will you.) But Clip got
out and back to the judges stand, while Slow
Yankee was getting his girth tightened, and lost
all deposited on the feetness of his heels.
Third race, DIR. Boon entered b. m. Fanny
Byron, Mr.. Blackwell the horse Clip. Run a
single dash of two hundred and fifty yards
Staight bet of S5o-Jforgot ~hishey. Clip pock-
eted the stakes and left the black mare in the
lurch.
The fourth race was single dash Of FIVE
hundred yards, between Green i Harrey's C. b.
onurn Bottom, and Cosgroves G. h. Enquire
inquire Was pot good horse power. and Churn
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
Z. V. BOYNTON,
WATCH MAKER AND JEWELER,
Main ST., opposite odd Ftliows Hall,


Main ST., opposite odd Fsiows' Hall,
san ANDREAS,
WHERE may be found large assortment o.
w good Brass locks, such as Eight 800
Day, and Thirty Hour Striking and Ma EIA
rine Alarm Clocks. Also, beautiful Par sN.. -
lor and Bedroom Clocks, all of which will be
'rarranted TO keep good time one year.
Also, fine magnitying Glasses, with double
power, expressly for examining Quartz Rock
Also, Spy Glasses, Spectaclcs. Thermometers
Pocket CompaSses, American Pocket Knives
Steel TweezerS Watch Guards, Keys, first quail
ty Italian strings, fnger-boards, tail-pieces,
keys, bridges, rosin. bows, &c.
Also, a large assortment of fine Gold Pens
Gold Fob Chains. Fob Buckles, Seals, Slides
Ladies' Gold Curb Chains, Belt Buckles, PEN
ellis, Silver Thmbles, Coral Beads, &C. Also,
fine Gold Rings, EARRINGS, Breast Pins, Lock-
cts, Snaps, Infants Coral and Gold Armets,
Necklaces, &c.
Special attention will be given to all work
such as repairing Clocks and Watches, manu-
featuring Rings, EARRINGS, Specimen Pins, &c.
n. B. All work warranted, if we'll used
would also embrace this opportunity of
thanking the public for past favors, and hope,
by trying to please them. to still merit their
appreciation. jy lift
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
AGENTS FOR THE INDEPENDENT
Special Notice

All political printing must be paid for inva-
Farianly In advance. We shall adhere strictly
10 the cash system in all political printing
whether OF Job Work or Advertising, regardless
OF party claims or personal preferences. We
have adopted this rule in order to do printing
at the lowest possible rates.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
EOR SALE.

VNIAT VALUABLE PIECE OF PROPERTY
u known as Fox's Ditch. 1t is situated on
the south side of the Calaveras River below the
Canon, and running to Greasertown, about two
miles in length, five feet wide on the bottom,
and two feet deep. There is about twenty -one
hundred feet of fiume of sufficient capacity for
the Ditch.
1t was constructed by the late D. D. Fox, and
will be sold low for cash for the benefit of his
Estate. Those wishing to purchase are re-
quested to call on Dr. II. Austin, San Andreas,
or James German, Calaveras river, near the
premises offered for SALE
II. AUSTIN,
]. GoRMAS, Administrators.
San Andreas, July Sd, 1857. jy 4:tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
s@NOTICEi@ s@

YvHE INHABITANTS OF CAVE CITY would
Il respectfully call the attention of the c;t;-
zens of San Andreas and vicinity, to the incal-
culable advantages to be derived from the uni
ted efforts of all who are interested in construct
ing Wagon Road from Cave City to the Big
Trees. The advantages of such road, as well
as the practicability and small expense attend
ing its construction, is too apparent to need
comment.
For the purpose Of elfecting which, meet
ing of the citizens of Cave City was held on
Saturday, July llth, inst Meeting called to
order by G. V. McNair President, and d. X.
Rice, Secretary. After considerable discus
sion, committee of four persons was appointed
to survey and locate said road, to determine, as
near as possible, the cost of its construction,
and that said committee render report ac-
cordngly, at meeting to be held at Burdick S
Saloon Cave City, on Saturday, July l8th
resolution was then passed that bills be
posted in several different sections of the neigh
borhood, respectfully inviting all persons to at
tend the meeting at Cave City on the 18th.
Meeting of the 18th called to order by c. "
McNair, President, and d. K Rice Secretary.
Mr.. McNair, one of the Committee appointed to
lay out said road, reported, that with about
three miles grading, good road could be
made to the San Antonio Falls at the river, and
that from thence parties engaged in the lum-
bering business would guarantee to extend it
by ntersecting with the Murphy road to the
Big Trees. The Committee further stated that
the whole cost of construction would not ex-
ceed two thousand dollars.
A resolution was then passed that COM
mittee of five persons be chosen from the fol-
lowing localities, for the purpose of circulating
petition, soliciting subscriptions for the con-
struction of said road VIM. Butts, Cave City ;
John Mckeon, Mountain Ranch W. II. Clary,
Old Gulch: A. X. Hartford, San Andreas F.
NJ. Shirley, Calaveritas.
1t was finally resolved. on motion, that q
condensed form of the proceedings of the Big
Tree Road meetings held at Cave City, be pub
lished in the San Andreas Independent, three
successive weeks.
Cave City, July 90 1857. jy 25-4G
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

Book STORE AT MURPHY s.-We call attention
to the card of Messrs. Rosenfeld 4 Lang, News
paper and Periodical agents We have ap-
pointed them to act as our agents at Murpbys.
and the Independent will hereafter be delivered
by the enterprising firm, at the doors of sub
scribers in that Camp All orders or business
in the printing line, transmitted through them,
will be strictly attended to-
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

Pony ExPREss.-We are pleased to see the
" Pony Express of Mr.. VIM. II. Denig, sustain
cd with such decided preference. The enter
prise is meeting with mcrited success and gain
ing friends from day to day. Mr.. Denig has
made arrangements to hereafter furnish States
papers several hours in advance of former time
on the arrival of each steamer Our Sacra-
mento exchanges have been furnished per Mr.
Denig.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
To Correspondenia

JAMIE TO Anna From the Middle Waters OF the
Sierra Nevada Mountains" will appear next week
LrSEs.-"We have home"-decllned The ideas and
rhythm do not jingle.
TYRo-" The Journey of Life"-dcferred. We should
like to have an interview with the author.
G. W. C.-"Dry old Times" will be published in our
next issue.
81. &. C."-Your communication from the Middle Wa
trs of the Upper Sierra Nevada, will appear week.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

MINING on THE South FORK. The river
miners on the South Fork are generally doing
well. Water is getting scarce on Monday and
Tuesday last most of the claims suspended work
on account of the supply of water being insult
fcicnt to continue profitable operations.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

DISTRICT CougT REpoRrs We have received
No. OF the Reports of the District Courts,
edited by Henry j. Labbatt, Esq. The work is
valuable as reference in legal matters. To
Messrs. Rosenfeld Lang. of the cheap Book
and Stationery Store, Murphy's, We are in
debted for the favor
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

CHURCH DEDIcArIos.-The Catholic Chapel
new at Campo Seco will be dedicated to-
morrow Sunday by the Most Rev. Archbishop
of San Francisco, Joseph s. Alemany On Sun
day week the new Catholic Chapel, at San
Andreas, will be Dedicated.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

AMERICAN COUNTY CoSvENrIos.-In another
column will be found call, signed by the
Secretary OF the County Council. for the cleo
ton of delegates to a County Convention of the
American party, to be held at San Andreas on
the 22d inst, to nominate county officers
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

For SALE.-We learn by circular received
last week, that Mr.. Dangerield, of the Jackson
Ledger, offers one-half of that journal for sale
The Ledger is one of the best and neatest pa
pers in the mountains. The present is a fa-
vorabe opportunity for printer of small cap
ital to make a profitable investment.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

WELLS, FARGO L Co.-The gcntlemanly agent
OF Wells, Fargo Co., at San Andreas during
the week has extended to us the usual express
and newspaper favors. We are very much
obliged to "our Joe' for his kindness in de-
livering exchanges at the sanctum. Such fayors
at this time arc peculiarly acceptable.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

PoSY EXPRESS FROM ANGEL s.-Mr. Frank 4
Martin is now running Pony Express weekly
from Angels to the different Camps in the East
ern and Southern part Of the county. See his
advertisement in another column.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

MELoNs.--We are indebted to Mr.. +. T. Lake.
of the North Branch Post Office for handsome
present of Melons, Cantelopes and fragrant
Citrons grown in his own gardens.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
Table Mountain Water Ditch

"A. b. LAFoRcE. Lessee, has removed his Office
to Old Gulch, where all business in connection
with the Ditch will, in future, be transacted
Improvements on the Ditch are now complete,
and full supply of water on hand.
San AndrcaS, Jan. 10th, 81. ian loft
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
WM. MILLER. Constable.

CFPtF IUtuTTUus,
WILL ATTEND to the Collecting of Accounts
and all other business pertaining to his Office
All orders left ut Justice Freese's Office
Upper Calaveritas, will be promptly attended
to- jy 25:m If
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

BEASs.-We have been presented with SAM
pie OF strlng-beans, grown near the Kentucky
House, which beats anything in the bean line
we have ever seen. The largest pod measures
thirty-seven and one-half inches in length
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
County Assessment for 1857 ana 1853

The attention of owners and agents of Real
Estate and personal Property within the County
of Calaveras, is hereby directed to the provi-
sions of the Public Revenue Act of the State
of California, requiring them to furnish state
ments of the same TO the County Assessor,
specifying the exact boundaries of the Real
Estate, with the buildings and improvements
thereon, together with thu value of all personal
property, including goods and chattels for every
description; all cash. monicd stock, notes, bonds,
mortgages, &C., whether owned or held in trust
for others
re-" If any person shall be guilty of giving
false list of property under the oath required
by law, such person shall be liable to indict-
ment for perjury, and the property shall be
liable to three times the usual tax.
Was@ The assessment of all property of per-
sons refusing to give list will be doubled by
the Board of Equalization.
Blank statements may be had on application
at my Office
GEORGE c. TRYON, County Assessor.
March a. lS57.-ap 4tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

PLEAsAST-lt is certainly great luxury to
be able, at times to lay aside business cares
and seek the pleasant spots and pure air of the
mountains. On Saturday last, after our work
tor the week was done, we took seat in one
of Dillon & Co.'S coaches bound for Murphy'S,
and for time bade adieu to the types and cases.
The ribbons" were handled by Charley Sissons,
the gentlemanly and oblgng driver who daily
makes the trip from Murphy's to the Spring
Valley House and back, distance of fifty miles
Although we received quite number of whole
some (?) "jolts" in consequence of the wheels of
the coach coming in contact with boulders vet
we felt safe and free from danger and, as was
anticipated at six o'clock were landed at one of
the best hotels in the State, in the town of Muir
phys, kept by MesSrS. Sperry & Perry, where
the epicure can luxuriate, and the weary tray
eler, when he enters the clean, pleasant, and
well furnished chambers, cannot but feel at
home At five o'clock on Sunday evening
Mr.. t. j. Matteson placed at our command one
OF his best . turn-outs, in the shape of fast
horse and good buggy, and we were soon en-
route for the Mammoth Tree eGrove,''-arrivinp
there after nigbtfall, TOO late to view the great
natural curiosities that evening At dawn of
day" however, we were out in the grove, and
behcd the tallest and largest trees in the world
It is useless to attempt to describe them, and
portray the beauties of the grove and the scenery
around,--to DC appreciated they must be seen.
Here, also, pleasure may rest assured
that everything in the shape of Injuries and
comforts are provided by the gentlemanly host,
Mr.. A. S. Haynes. A trip to the Big Trees is
rendered SO pleasant, that on leaving, almost
every visitor resolves to return, with detcr,n-
ination to forget time in that pleasant and
agreeable retreat. As time was limited, we
were obliged to leave at three o'clock Monday
afternoon. Our fast nag soon brought us to
Murphy's again This is regular shome place.
and the inhabitants all appear happy and
tented. Beautiful residences line the street on
either side, and flowers and shrubbery ornament
the grounds The mines in and about this To-
cality pay good wages and the miners live we'll,
and look and feel as though they were at home.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

ESPECIAL NOTICE is hereby given to
Tax Payers to attend on the Board of Equali-
zation, at their first session in August, when
said Board will meet to equalize the taxes, and
will remain in session from day to day to hear
and determine all cases that may come under
their notice All assessments not then and
there eqnalized will remain unaltered for the
present fiscal year. March Hap Aft
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
FOR SALE.

4 Ranch of 36O acres, partly un-
der cultivation, and can be irrigated from Tue
Ditch. On the Ranch is a two story nouSe'
built last summer, with other out-pulioihe0.
For further particulars, enquire Oh 'ne SUI
scriber, on the premises :, r1re,pp
my l6-3s* "-
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
SPECIMEN HILL QUARTZ COMPANY

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that there
IN will be meeting of the Stockholders of
the Specimen Hill Quartz Company held a.
Angels, on Tuesday, the 4th of August
next. All persons interested in the same are
particularly requested to attend, as business of
vital Importance will be transacted.
By order of the Board of Directors.
CHAS. SCOFIELD, President.
JOSIAH HEAcoCK, Secretary.
Angels Camp, July 9Th, 1857. jy 1916
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

PEAcHEs.--Good things and then do find
their way into the printing office. OF late our
sGnctum has been flooded with an abundance OF
delicious fayors, in the fruit line. Yesterday
we were more than agreeably surprised to re-
ceive a liberal supply of fine peaches, grown on
the ranch of MessrS. Norman l. Glow, about
three miles southeast of San Andreas. The
peaches before us are the largest and finest we
have seen this season. The trees from which
the peaches were pluckcd are of four and six
years growth. are the largest in the county,
grated varieties. The past two weeks we have
noticed peaches, in market, from this orchard.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01
5pefial n otilrs
or. L. ]. Czapkays Grand Medical and

DR.. L. j. Czapkays Grand Medical and
Surgical Institute Sacramento street below Montgomery
opposite Pacific Mail >teamshp Co.'s Office San Francisco
Ca established in 1884, for the permanent cure of all pr-
yae and chronic Diseases and the suppression
Attendant and Resident Physician. L. J. CZAPKAY
NJ D., late in the Hungarian Revolutionary War; Chief
Physician to the 2oth Regiment of Honveds Chief Sur
geon to the Military Hospital of Pcsth Hungary and late
Lecturer on Diseases Of Women and Children"
Communications strictly confidential
Consultations by letter otherwise free.
Address L. j. CZAPKAY, NJ. D.
ly le-3m3 San Francisco, Cal.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

Bear Mountain Lodge No. 76, F. and A.
M.-Stated Meetings held on the Wednesday of e 4
OF preceding full moon, in Angels Camp. Visit AZ
ing Brethren in good standing respectfully invited
attend TR. SPONSLER, W NJ.
W. A. KELLY, Secretary. apl 25-tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-01

DOUBLE HEADED SNAKE.-O On last Sunday,
some Frenchmcn, working on Murray Creek,
killed a snake with two distinct heads The
serpent is of the garter species, and the phenom-
cna is no doubt monstrosity, yet very sim
gular and natural one. 1t is said the same party
of Frcnchmen have seen snake near where
this one was killed, with head on each end
is now preserved in spirits, and may be seen
at the Drug Store of Drs. Austin 4 Ringo, of
San Andreas.
New-York daily tribune., 1857-10-21
NATIONAL CHESS CONGRESS.

AL the matches in the first section Of the Grand Tour
nameHt are nov completed, Mr.. Marache having come
of victorious with Mr.. Fske. The latter gentleman
Who has only lately given attention TO chess-plsy,
merely entered the lists in order to complete the
Quired number Of SIXTEEN His opponent is of the
elIorgest New York players; nevertheless, Mr.. Fske
carriedof the FIRST two games in brilliant mlnner,
ard Mr.. Marsche experienced some hard fighting
ere the coLtest was over The victorious champion
played bis first game 10 the second section last night
with DIR. Raphael of Kentucky; the latter came out
first best afler sixty moves had been made on each
side. The two contestants well matched, snd it is
difficult to say which will be ultimately victorious.
The winner has to meet Mr. Paulsen in the third
ton; Messrs. Morphy and Lichtenhein being pited
sgsinst each other The latter will play their first
game to-day.
The Minor Tournament is finished in the first sec-
ton with the exception OF Messrs. Dunning aud Fed
ber the former gentleman standing two games to the
latter none. The second section has been drawn as
fellows:
MINOR rouRSAsExr-sEcoSD SECTION
solosnons.. against. Anderson.
Msntin. against. Danniug FeldncT
Horner..........,.sg sg sinst.. Julien
Nii,r.......... against. .Seebsch.
A very interesting affair came off last evening
One of Mr. Paulsens sisters, the wife of physician
prscticDg 10 this city played an even game with the
Secre,ars Of the New. York Chess Club, Frederick
Perrin ESQ., Mr. PaulFen states that the lady used u
compete with him equal terms, but household du-
ties have somewhat nterered with he practce neceS-
ssry 30 continuance Of skill. MIR. Perrin had as
much to do as was pleasant he succeeded in con-
querng his fair opponent Judge Meek, however,
ost game to this lady chanpioo.
Tonight Mr.. Paulsen will undertake. I'VE games
without seeing the board. against the following gen
tfmeD:
Cbeebik osc ,nysn EHendi of ConstsntnOple.
Thomas Frere, esq Of Brooklyn
Robert J. Dodge esq Of New YORK
Or Bsws OF Providence X
5 BeiIbuth esq, of New-York .
Mr.. Paulsen will have considerable work to per,
frm against these players Mr. Oscanyan was wei vel
inown in Turkey as proficient in the game, but liz
srsrv and commercial pursuits iu this country have
i.,af ;ntarfayed with his continuance of IL. &. He'll
Su'b esq. has kindly consented to give eclat to the
evenings proceedings by presiding at one game, aud
Mr. Paulsens attention will no doubt be r7eted upon
him for his attack is instantaneous, and his mates
generally forced. The playing will commence at 4
o'clock In the Afternoon.