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San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

D@The Nicaragua line of steamships,
we learn from an authentic source, will
not be likely to run again for some
months to come. The rivalry between the
Garrison party and that of Vanderbilt
has not yet been allayed. The former has
possession of the grant, it is said, but the
latter occupies the track The former, by
various suits here, holds the steamships
OF the latter in the grasp of theslaw, so as
to disable their action, while Vanderbilt
cllngs to the lsthmus and his law proceed
lngs in New York, SO as to tie others up
and give him time to get the Tehuantepec
line under way. In the meantime, while
both parties are seizing each others steam
ers, and straining every nerve to get the
advantage, each of the other, the public
is the sufferer, and the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company the gamer From
these causes, we infer that the rates of
passage will be kept up, that the arrivals
and departures will be few, and that if
we gain anything in the way of popula-
ton, for months to come, it will be over
the plains.
1t, as one of our cotemporaries shows
in recent article, our gain is almost ex-
clusively Asiatic, it is subject of great
regret, and would be, if our population
were not as yet very sparse, a matter of
alarm, as eventually every Asiatic will
occupy the ground where there ought
and would otherwise be, after the country
fills up, free white laboring man of in
tellectual capacity and republican tenden-
cies, able to add to the real wealth of the
land Repugnant as we naturally feel,
In the abstract, to any commingling with
Aslatlcs, or the reduction of our blood by
any darkened admixtures, there is, far
beyond our prejudiccs, ample reasons
why we should never wish to see the land
filled by such population We need
the strong hands and clear heads of the
Anglo-Saxon, the Celt, the Scandinavian,
the Gaul and the Roman We need their
republican tendencies and Christian sym
pathies; and beside all that, we think
that one-third of the world is "ample
room and verge enough" for the children
of Shem, and would like, at least, to keep
our own share of it,
In order, therefore, to override this
undesirable Asiatic increase, it is highly
proper that we should have every avenue
open that can increase our population by
emigration from the older States and from
Europe, and we yet hope to see some of
the large steamers running direct from
Europe to this city, and do not doubt that
the Great Eastern, if put on the direct
route, with passengers from some CONT
mental port, say Bremen or Havrc, would
make splendid operation in passengers
alone. We should be glad to see some of
our capitalists promoting such an enter
prise.-,S. f. Times and TdM.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03
The Pardoning Power

On Sept. 2Sth, the Governor made use
of the Executive clemency in two more
cases-one, that of Louis Flores who was
tried in November last, and by his plea
OF guilty, was convicted of manslaughter
In luba county, and sentenced to two
years in the State Prison. The other
that of Henry Coleman, who was convic-
ted in February, 1856, in San Francisco,
of having received stolen goods and under
several indictments, was sentenced to i've
years in the State Prison.
The frequent use of this power Of late,
has led to the following remarks by the
Sacramento Union
The Pardoning Power was conferred upon
the Executive for just and humane purposes.
1t was so deposited to enable the Governor to
pardon in cases where it was ascertaned sub
sequent to the trial that the party condemned
was innocent, and in cases, sometimes. which
were surrounded by extraordinary circumstan-
ces. 1t never was intended that the pardoninp
power should be resorted to upon all occa-
sions, and pardons granted to convicted fell
ons every day in the week
1t is power which may be, and most gen
orally is, abused by every Governor of hu-
name and kindly disposition. The influences
brought to bear upon him by the friends and
relatives of the condemned, are often greater
than he can resist, and he grants pardon at
the dictate of his feelings and at the expense
of his Judgment, if not his oath of office. In
these latter days, political influences in behalf
| of particular persons often force pardon from
| the Executive, and of all others these may be
considered as having been procured by the
most Objectionable and corrupt means.
Within the past four days Gov. Johnson has
exercised the pardoning power in several in
stances, but under which class of influences
the several pardons were issued, we are not
advised The documents follow each other
with a rapdity that is rather startling. For
the two weeks past his Excellency's pardons
have probably outnumbered the convictions in
all the counties in the State. Unless he holds
his hand, he will subject himself to the accu-
sation of abusing the constitutional power
placed in his hands for wise ends. 1t was
never intended that Executive clemencv should
be welded to defeat the ends of justice or to
shield from the penalties of the law, him who
has been proved guilty of having violated its
provisions
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

AURIFERoUS SLATE-For the benefit
of miners, and particularly those pros
pecting quartz, we give the following
from the Alta CaIfornia. Prospecter
have heretofore never thought of looking
for gold in any species of rock except
what is generally designated as quartz
1t is now discovered that gold is some
times found in limestone, and very fire.
quently in talcose slate, where it forms
the casing of small veins of crystalizcd
quartz. The slate is dotted all through
with small black specks; which, on close
examination, are found to be small cubes
or blocks of iron. This iron contains
gold, although generally not visible to
the naked eye But whenever it is
found, on close examination, gold will be
found in greater or less quantities, inter
spersed through the slate. Prospecters
should bear this in mind, as no doubt
many persons in prospecting, have aban-
rich claims by not knowing this fact, and
giving the rock thorough examination.
The gold bearing talcose slate spoken of,
was taken from a mine on Moccasin
Creek, Tuolumne county. The Alta says
! The vein from which these specimens have
| been brought was prospected one hundred feet
in width, and is believed to be over three
! hundred feet wide. In fact, it seems to be a
mountain of gold bearing substance, every
portion of the mass showing a handsome pros
pect of the precious metal
This mine is known to have small veins of
great richness running through the mass, as
no less than S 200 were taken from small
portion of the vein, by ordinary mortar work
Some portions being full of white veins, inter-
mixed with the talcose slate running in vari-
Gus directions, while other portions run into
pure talcoSe, and again into what is common
ly called soapstone All of it is full of iron,
and contains gold through its whole extent
As they sink down on the vein it is much
harder, and thicker veins of quartz and larger
masses of iron. The gold also is found more
in nests, as the decomposition on the surface
has apparently distributed the gold more mi
nutely through the mass.
The discovery of these golc-bearing veins,
now prolitably worked at Angels, and other
localities, and corresponding in appearance
with the rich and extensive veins of South
Carolina and Georgia, is another valuable ad-
dition to the great mineral wealth of Calfor-
MIA, and will add greatly to the future product
of gold. With a yield of five dollars per ton,
these mines can be proiitably worked from the
facility of quarrying and crushing; and the
material gives every appearance of yielding as
large as the thin veins
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

Hsg% 1t is stated that the Mormons
have driven stakes for new Zion in the
Russian Possessions, where they intend
removing in the event of matters becom-
ing too serious for comfort in their pres
ent locality. May they early take up
their line of march may they carry with
them the last vestige of Polygamy; and
may every footprint of their political
hierarchy be erased from the soil of this
Union, never again to be tolerated by a
free American people.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

OVERLAND MAIL.-The overland mail
which left San Antonio, Texas, on Aug.
9th, arrived at San Diego September Sth,
making the trip through in thirty days.
The overland mail company propose car
ing passengers from San Diego.to New
Orleans for $780, The mail party saw
an Indian fight take place between the
Pimos and Maricopas on the one side. and
the Yumas and their allies on the other.
Some huts were burned and few lives
lost.
Much feeling is said to exist between
the Americans living in the Gadsden
Purchase, and the Sonoranians. No Amer
ican is allowed a passport into the interior
of Sonora
The immigrants on the Southern route
have had considerable trouble with the
Indians, principally the Apaches, who
seek every opportunity to rob them OF
their stock. An expedition sent out
from Fort Buchanan against the Apaches
returned, having killed fifty Indians and
brought in one hundred and fifty pris-
oners, whom they sent to New Mexico
for trial.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

Ras~ Mr.. James Finnegan, Constable
elect at Angels, passed through this place
few days ago with black man, whom
he was conveying to Mokelumne Hill,
under charge of assault with deadly
weapon. The particulars of the case, as
we learned them, we're: The negro was
working mining claim, and a Mexican
kept encroaching upon his rights. In
attempting to drive the Mexican off, the
latter drew a knife and made at the
negro, who fired pistol at the Mexican
and shot offone of his fingers. The negro
was arrested, plead guilty to the assault,
and was sent up for further trial
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

Is ACKNOWLEDGED to be, by all who bavo
tried it, the best Tonic and 4nti- -DyspeDlic ever
presented to the California public
in New York City and Buffalo, n. Y whore
the Turner Brothers first introduced If to ,ho
world 1T has secured an unprecedented DECREE
OF popularity, owing solely to its sanitary and
extraordinary medical properties
MEDICAL MEN AND MEN OF SCIENCE
all pronounce it to be the most healthfnI an,
invigorating; and whether it is used by adalts
or infants, its effects are alike beneficial.
IL IS purely rcgefabte, and is composed of
The Juice of berries herbs, wild plants and roots:
The Springs first buds the mellow Autumn's fruits
The bright wild flowers Whose fragrance charms the bee.
The op'ning leaves. the bark Of the forest tree:
The spreading vine that grows in maTshy ground
TURNER'S GINGER WINE
Being so well known in this communitv os
well as to all the inhabitants of the Pac;Go
Coast and its Islands, it is only necessary baro
to state that it is manufactured in all ;ts ~.
ritv as well as the f
CONCENTRATED ESSENCE OF PURF J.u,
GINGER, AisA
And all the SHfups, Corclials, and E,rfroct. -
in in this State, by nv"
TURNER BROTHERS
Market st, opposite Roman Catholi, o,ah
1io' i"l" o.'n fi""'i'0o-sc 26-3m-l3.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

SUIT AGAINST HENRY BATES EFT AL.
On the 10Th Sept, suit was commenced
in the sixth Judicial District, against
Henry Bates, late State Treasurer, and
his sureties, for the sum of 100000,
the amount of the security bonds. The
complaint sets forth that Henry Bates
while acting as Treasurer received, in all,
the sum of S1,504, $50 4S, and paid out
s1,1S2,773 Al, leaving balance due the
State of s321,Sz7 OF, and that he paid
over only s75,90S %, and that said
Henry Bates is still indebted to the State
in the sum of S245, ,96S Y. The ground
upon which the suit is based is severely
contested by defendants, and the trial is
expected to occupy several days.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

ag- The receipts of the Mechanics
Fair, San Francisco, have been over
$1,000 and the expenditures sl1 900,
leaving surplus of $4,000 to be used in
purchasing library and other conven-
fences for the use of the Institute The
Imcpsbers Of the InstitutaF with true be-
'16eesoIence, donated one Nh receipts,
81, ,253, to the two asyluins q he city. {
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

SEMI MONTHLY MAIL TO OREGON
The Post Master General has entered
into contract with the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, to carry semi
monthly mail from San Francisco to Olym-
pia, touching at all the important points
along the North Pacific Coast-at Hum
boldt Bay, Trinidad, Crescent City, imp
qua City, Astoria, Shoalwater Bay and
Port Townsend. The contract is awarded
to commence October 10th, 1857, and
continue four years, at remuneration of
Sl22 300 per annum. The people of
Oregon and Washington Territories, and
along the coast, have long suffered great
Inconvenience for want of mail facilities,
and will be gratified to learn that the
Department has at length taken their case
into consideration, and attended to their
wants.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

ANNIVERSARY BALL.-Mokelumne Lodge No.
A, |. .. of o. f., viii give an Anniversary
Ball at Mokelu Hill, on the 23d inst
There will be procession in the afternoon,
after which an appropriate oration will be
delivered; the celebration to conclude with a
Grand Ball and supper at the Hotel de L Europe.
No pains will be spared and every preparation
Is being made to have the entertainment pass
off pleasantly and agreeably to ALL
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

Day OF AToNEMENT.-On Sunday
evening last, at sundown, commenced the
Jewish day of Atonement, being the Sth
day after their New Year-the greatest
among their days of fast and which is
vigorously observed by all descendants of
the ancient Israelites. All business is
suspended on that day-all houses of bu-
siness are strictly closed, and remain so
during twenty-four hours, or from sunset
to sunset.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

SOME PUMPKISs.-Among the won
derful productions of California soil. ex.
hibited at the Mechanics Fair in San
Francisco, were four enormous pump
kins, raised in Alameda county, weigh
ing 800 pounds, and said to have grown
upon the same stem. The largest of these
weighed 239 pounds, and measures IL
feet in circumference. Another, exhlb-
tied Al AZ sas5 5ssss adIAaty q Eai i;I|lsd lied
264 pounds end thc vine fro X1lch i
hsss isSls u ksb y psodaassd b ellE
Great co.s-trv 4his 6 - aa doaH4
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

Byr The Sacramento Union gives an
account of race that came oft on the
26th September, at Tehama, between
Simeon Oldham's gray mare and the
horse Paddy, for $4,000 side-distance
six hundred yards-the mare coming in
37l feet ahead Much money changed
hands, the owner of the mare pocketing
about SIS, 900. The mare was raised in
Siskiyou county.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

y MODEL FINANCIER-The Norntnq
CAL gives the following specimen Of
tinanciering, which, we are sorry to say,
Is by no means uncommon in California !:
Three years and a half ago, Messrs
Hall u Graves were engaged in keeping
grocery store in this city. Business
was net prosperous, and the firm failed,
leaving the partners hopelessly involved
Shortly after closing the store, the Junior
partner was appointed Adjusterof w Wciehts
In the Mint, under his friend Eckfeldt,
at salary of six dollars per diem. OFF
this sum he has supported himself and
family in fine style, and yet saved suf-
fcient sum to enable him to attend the
Folsom estate sale, last january, and pur
chase property to the value of SIT 900,
for which he paid that amount in cash !,
Now, that is what we call model fnan-
ciering. Billy Ben is nowhere, along
side of Eckfeldt's Adjuster of Weights.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03
NAvIEs OF FRANCE AND ENGLAND

NAvIEs OF FRANCE AND ENGLAND
According to list in the Washington
Union, of August 9th, relating to the
Navies of France and England, that Of
France consists of 81 sailing vessels,
and 22O steamers, carrying in all l4,O77
guns. That of England 260 sailing YES
sells and 25S steamers, carrying 1880
guns, giving France a superiority of ten
vessels and 1877 guns.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

Cook & ZABRIsKI.-THE LEGAL
SWINDLERs-J. B. McMinn has taken
up the case of VIM. Bein, one of the
Mint thieves, and as his legal represent
ative has brought suit of trorer against
Elisha Cook and VIM. NJ. Zabriskie, who
had obtained the sum of Sc, 100 from
said Bcin, under pretence of acting as
counsel, and afterwards neglected to rem
der legal assistance, and refused to res
tore the above mentioned sum. Bein
has been convicted, and is now lying in
prison awaiting his sentence, and is said
to be destitute of the common necessa-
ries of life, owing to the action of Cook
and Zabriskie in retaining all of his
means.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

INDICTMENT-F. Marriott and Edw.
L. Birmingham, who attempted to start
an evening paper in San Francisco, and
levied black mail of L. Z. Curtis, Chief
of the Police, in order to suppress an ar
ticle threatening to blow up the Police
Department, were indicted by the Grand
Jury on Monday last. Both gave bail
for their appearance.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

FROM CARSON VALLEY.-A cores
pondent of the Sacramento Union, writ
ing from Placerville under date of Sept
10Th, gives the latest news from Carson
Valley. Troubles had broken out be-
tween the whites and Washoe Indians.
Some Of this tribe visited the camp OF
Uncle Billy Rogers at Hope Valley cop.
per mines. An alteration took place, iu
which Rogers shot the brother of the
Chief, Captain Jim,) woundins him in
the thigh. This has aroused the whole
tribe and they are said to be armine
themselves for war with the whites. Sc
rious. ii difficulties are apprehended.
It reported that Kinks exploring
party had been attacked by Indians at
the head of the IInmboldt, and that his
men had beaten them off without loss.
Brigham Young has ordered the Saints
of Carson Valley to organize company
Of secret Cavalry, to be armed and
equipped with one years provisions and
clothing.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

SILVER CoIN.-The bankers of Sac
ramento have given notice that from and
after the 1st day of October, they will
receive silver coin of the United States
only (fve-franc-pieces excepted.) All
foreign coin will be received at the rate
81 per ounce.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

RW@ George Kirk, who stabbed man
in Sonora, some time since, and made his
escape, was arrested in Stockton on Tues
dav night last, in a dance-house in the
suburbs of the city.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03
STOLEN NJ

N WEDNESDAY,, September OH fuo.
~ my cabin, in the Big Canon, on the ,noir moi,
Calayeras, one Colts Revolver NAV s;aa NAN S
46278, silver mounted, ivory handle ILL., ..;,,. ~
the name, ZIP. n. Snyder" engraved - WIN .'ln
hilt The initials, "P. n S., are engraved 'no ~,
t9e inside Of the silver plate of the hilt tn on
ders and others are notified not to purcbaso
the same PETER y SSvnEn Srnase
Main Calaveras, Sept II, '57-3t*
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

Dss@ The assessed property of Ell Dorado
county for SIS amounts to S2,9S6,097 90,
which yields revenve to the State OF S2O,-
9o2 81 to the county, S26,374 10; total rev.
enuc, $47,277 40
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03
DILLON 81 CO.'S
U.s. NAIL DAILY LINEo OF
- . II a @ E G.

stockton to Murphys, via San Andreas
Angels and Vallecito.
The above Line leaves the Companv's Office
corner of Centre street and Levee Stocktor'
every morning at o'clock, or on the arrival
OF the boat from San Francisco.
returning, leaves Sperry's Hotel, Murpbv,s
passing through the above places, and arr;v;no,, g,
at stockton in season to connect with tLo
steamer for San Francisco same day. - '''0
A. B-This is theaonly direct route to ca.
- "'iu 'nc Dis irees- feb 2S-tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

Ny-A crevice has been struck on the Md
die Fork of Feather river, that has been pros
pected a distance of 700 yards, and pays 500
per foot.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

FIRE AT MURPHY's. On Tuesday
night last, a fire broke out in Murphy y's
lamp, ina cottage house occupied by
amnlgrants- The cottage and a black
II s''s'sn a0'n shop si adjoining were burned, and
no y three frame bdiidinas we're torn
a4Fh bz Hhiash vneap.l s. 49,. ], : 8. .
10y = !. ss.5eaked saLoss stridins. cs..s ans
of fire unknown, oause
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

neg The Pony Express has, as usual, been
prompt in furnishing us with San francisco
and Sacramento papers.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

sSsss Joe Knight, of Wells, Fargo Co., has
extended to US the usual accommodatlonsin an
the way of Express flyors.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

INFORMATION WANTED. - Mr.. Nj
Burris, Of sasfa@entq rcaqsAls 4 qalif9r ~
pia PapeEs te7plicit information as n IS lt'Als
Whereabouts &C u Nv. ID wv hitney, q -
tive of Mason county, Kentucky. r
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

s0- Miles Darden, of Tennesssa !,
great American giant, who died in .l.,
nary last in the 59th year of his age, wa.
.nerha-sIthe largest man Of the presen
His hight is said to hay'
six inches. In 1S45 b
unds, and at the time 0
elton over 900 pounds.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

In comparing the above tables, it becomes
apparent that no positive data is to be obtained
on which to predicate the increase or diininu-
ton of the SUM total of a years export Some
years, the amount of the first half years ship
ment exceeds one half of the sum total of the
year, and in others it is far below an average
Whilst the development of the mineral re-
sources OF our State continues subject to great
fluctuations, no correct estimate can be made.
Should the present winter prove II severe one,
and more than the usual quantity of rain fall
it is but fair to premise that the yield will be
proportionately increased.
Taking the exact amount shipped the past
nine months, which is S35, 100, 1874. as basis,
we find that the yearly export will not mate
rally differ from that of the preceding year,
whilst it will exceed that of 1850 The pros
pect is that the yield of the mines the ensuing
quarter will exceed the estimated proportion
Of the yearly result, which naturally will cause
corresponding increasc in shipments
The following tables exhibit the expectation
of treasure from this port for the past three
months:
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

pg- 1. G. Woods, Of California inan-
ciering notoricty, is reported to be IN San
Diego.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03

nag The Democrats have majority
on Joint ballot in the Kentucky Legisla-
ture for the first time in twenty-nine
years.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03
S3,5s6,33o %

BALLAST MEN ON A STRIKE.-This
hard working class of men, says the San
Francisco Times of September 29th,
turned out yesterday in considerable mum
bers, and marched through the streets
bearing banner with the following in
scription
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03
Total estimated expenses. SsO2

b2- The San Francisco Daily Times
gives the following table and remarks in
relation to the shipment of gold from
this State
Since the discovery of gold, the following
has been the sum total of annual shpments
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-03
CAUTION |


We, the LABoRIyG MEN of San Francisco.
have this day, (Sept. 22d, 1861 determined
to maintain our rights, by demanding, from
and after this date, the sum of
S4 PER DAY
Wages for ballasting vessels in the Port of
San Francisco.
Laboring men generally are cautioned
against accepting any less pay than that above
mentioned, if they would respect their rights
as men. Tuos. BARRY, President
VIM. McGUmE, Secretary.
They propose forming an association
for the purpose of maintaining wages at
81 per day; a sum sufficiently low, GER
tainly, when the laborious nature of their
employment is considered they also
being, in most cases, men having families
to support.