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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-10-15
Atlanta.Ga-

Bacon-hog round, none; clear sides. 10;
ribbed do 17la; hams. scarce. Is; shoulders
14@15. =. Lard, in bbls, lS@1s1I; in kegs,
49, @19... Butter, choice, %. . Tallow, p
ID, IL. :. Flour extra family 50 25. :. Grain
Corn, sacked, IS; white wheat, do, 70;
red wheat do, s.; oats, 45@5O. -. Feathers,
p ID. As =. CATTLE on foot "a OK.
Business very dull, owing. no doubt, to
the Money Panic to some extent
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-10-15
-New York. N. "

Cotton-Qniet. flour. sales $1,000, Wheat 81
25@l 35 for white: 1901 % fcrred corn
67@69, Pork 23@2s4 Chicago beef 13@ AZ.
sugar declined Il
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-10-15
Cincinnati, Ohio

There is great excitement at the financial
news from New York. Business neglected;
Flour so, unsettled; Whiskey 16; Oats 500
80, Corn 40@45.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-10-15
Mules for. Sale.

0ct s. 1s57.--tds.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16

CLAY SPECIMEN. = Another clay specimen
richly studded with gold, has been left at this
office by miner from Mountain Ranch. The
sample came from Miller & Co.'s claim, on Rose
Hill, about mile and a half from the ranch, in
which our old friend Mr. John II. Cove is in-
terested. Several fine pieces of gold weighing
from six bits to dollar, are visible and as
this Is but fair average, the clay must be very
rich. New diggings have been discovered in
the vicinity, and from thirty to forty dollars
have been made, per day, to the hand, in ses-
eral claims during the past week. Parties in
terested are now endeavoring to extend the Ta-
bic Mountain Ditch into this vicinity, which
must inevitably prove to be rich mining Sec
ton. Some Frenchinen are working quartz
vein OF extraordinary richness near the new dis
coverics. Most of the rock is glittering with
fine particles of gold.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County of Calaseras, 5th Township

County OF CalayeraS, 9Th Township.
An inquisition taken for the People of the
State of California in the town of San Andreas,
in said county and State, on the 18th and 4th
days OF May, A. d. 1857, before me, S. 3. Ste
vens, Justice of the Peace in and for said
county, and now acting Coroner upon the
view of the body of George Leonard, then and
there lying dead, upon the oaths of J. S. Mar
lette, William Crandall, C. Ell. Clark, Martin
Adams, o. Murray, Abraham Cans, w. L..
Beach, J. Epley, and A. II. Box good and law
ful men OF said county, who being duly sworn
to inquire on the part of the people of the State
of California, into all the circumstances attend
ing the death of the said George Leonard and
by whom the same was produced and in what
manner, and when and where the said George
Leonard came to his death, do say upon their
oaths, as aforesaid, that the said George Leon
ard died by the visitation Of God, in a natural
way, and not otherwise.
In witness whereof, as we'll the said acting
Coroner as the jurors aforesaid, have to this in
QUESTION set their hands and seals, on the 18th
day of May, A. D. 1857.
Signed by the Coroner aud Jury.1
certify that the Jurors aforesaid made the
| following recommendation, viz That the con-
| tents of the stomach of the aforesaid George
Leonard be sent to San Francisco for analysis.
| do further certify that the foregoing is a cor
rect statement and account of examination,
taken by and before me and the jurors aforesaid,
at the time and place aforesaid, and of the tes-
timony of the several witnesses produced
sworn and examined thercupon.
Given under my hand this l4th day of May
A. d. 1857. S. B. STEVENS,
Acting Coroner
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16

orRAWBERRIEs.-Onc of our subscribers, on
last Tuesday, presented us with quantity of
tue largest and finest Strawberries we have yet
seen IN California they were of the varieties
known as the Black Prince and Hovey Seeding.
1he sample was picked from vines growing on
the ranch of Mr. G. II. Schroebel, near the base
oi Bear Mountain, in valley formed by spur
which branches out about four miles southeast
OF this place. Our informant says that this
ranch has an abundance of the same kind OF
berries, and also large quantity of peach trees
now in fine bearing, which will have abundance
OF fruit this year. This is also one of the most
available stock-raising ranches in the State,
having plenty of water for stock and irriga-
ton the year round.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16
County Assessment for 1857 and 1858

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 tho value of all personal
property, including goods and chattels for every
description; all cash, monicd stock notes, bonds,
mortgages, &C., whether owned OF held in trust
for others.
Ek5~ 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
Ekas- 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 IA, lS5I.-ap 4tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16
DISSOLUTION OF Co-PARTNERsHI
FERGUSCNS SALOON,
(COLUMBIA,)
"~@ G. -

ksiE subscriber, desirous of returning to the
d Atlantic States, now offers for sale his
well-known Saloon, together with Billiard Ia
bles and Furniture, complete. The house is
two stories high, fifty feet front and scventyiiye
feet deep. The lot is fifty feet wide by one
hundred and fifty feet deep, situated on the cor
ner of Main and Fulton sts. In the second sto-
ry there are Twelve Bed Rooms, well Furnished
Connected and belonging to the house, is the
well-known Jenny Lind Restaurant, twenty-five
by fifty feet.
This is the largest and best furnished saloon
in the southern part of the State, and is now
doing an excellent and paying business, and is
good investment for any one having the capt.
tai to employ For particulars. inquire on the
premises. ?. G. FERGUSON.
Columbia, March, 1857 mar Att
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16

PoSy ExrREss.-By an advertisement in another col
umn, it will be that Mr. Wn Denig [ate attache
of the INDEPENDENT Office, is running Daily Ex-
press to Upper Calaveritas aud Old Guch From
knowledge Of Mr. DIS character, cheeIfully recon-
mend him to patrons and the public beig worthy
Of their support We know Lin to be honest capable,
punctual obging and reliable mana great desideraum
in the Express businessand believe that he will do every
thing in his power to render satisfaction to Lis customers
Mr. Dcnig has the entire circulation of San Francisco and
Sacramento papers. He will also act General Agent
for tie INDErEs circulate the paper solicit collect
and receipt for the same. ap1l-H
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16

BREACH OF PROMISE Lately a case
was pending in the Common Law Court OF
Memphis, Tennessee, in which Mr. and
Mrs. Hclbing had sued Phillip Il. Bohlen
for breach of marriage contract, in failing
to marry Mrs. Helbing when she was Miss
Agnes Handwerker, and the jury has given
the injured parties s1250 damages. The
idea of Helbing suing Bohlen because he
did not marry his wife is certainly the rich
est thing Of this fast age.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16
Coroner's s INQUEST.

State OF California, county of Calaveras, 5th
Township:
Inc Coroners Jury being duly summoned
aud sworn, heard the following, evidence Of
-Andrcas Sce,tard- d-smora-I reside at Noun
TAN house IN the 18th Township, Calayeras
oounty knew George Leonard; the last time
| sa" George Leonard alive was at his own
mouse, III San Andreas, it was about o'clock
lnis morning; | next saw him at Moonlight
Fiat, near an old oak tree, lying dead-in nv
opinion he was dead 1t was about 10 O'clock
a. M., that saw deceased at Moonlight Flat.
| saw two other persons there, Henry Williams
and George Sherman. Mrs. Leonard came
there, while and other persons were there; I
do not know how or in what manner deceased
came to his death.
About ten o'clock. A. M learned from nv
wife that George Leonard had went down the
road past my house. | saw the wife of deccas-
| ed at Moonlight Flat, and had a conversation
With her IN reference to the situation of her
husbands said to her YOU are pretty woman
to let your husband lie here and die !? She re-
piled to me and said he is not dead--or if he is
dead he might have taken something this
morning? had made up my mind that George
Leonard was dead at that time.
tSgned) ANDREAS SCEIFFARD.
George Sherman--Suorn.--Il live in Township
No. s; | did not know George Leonard; /
never saw him until this morning; saw him
alive at Moonlight Flat about fifteen yards from
the Mountain House: he then had the children
with him, going toward Moonlight Flat; saw
him on my return home he was two hundred
yards from me, or thereabouts; his wife was
some few steps in advance of him-they were
| talking quite loud. ] saw him sit down saw
of, nl
after saw him and according to the best of
my knowledge and belief he was dead his
wife WAS about ten yards from the place where
deceased was his wife said he was troubled
with falling fits | then went after the Doctor
(Signed,) GEORGE SHERMAN.
j. Ringo-Srorn-I reside at San Andreas.
am Physician; | was acquainted with the
deceased George Leonard have known him
eight or ten months; the last time saw him
alive, was about nine O'clock A. NJ, to-day
next saw him about eleven o'clock, A. NJ, at q
place called Moonlight Flat; he was, to all APP
pearances, dead. In my opinion George Leon
ard came to his death by apoplexy,-I am well
satisfied that deceased came to his death by
apoplexy; examined the body externally |
did not discover any marks of violence.
(Signed.) ]. RINGO, NJ. D.
Examination postponed at the request of the
Jurors until the l4th instant, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ.
May 18th, 10 o'clock, A. NJ, examination re-
sumed.
]. Ringo recalled saith-I have made post
mortem examination of the body of the de-
ceased made said examination to-day, and
find nothing to change my opinion of yester-
day, but rather to confirm the same, to wit
that the aforesaid George Leouard died of apo
plexy. J. RINGO, NJ. D.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16
Danc1ng School
MIR. j. l.. RRITTOy.

ID Respectfully gives notice to the La 49,
dies and Gentlemen of San Andreas and vlcln-
ity, that he has opened school at Knicker-
booker Hall, and that lessons will be given on
every SATURDAY. evening.
Mr. b. will teach all the Ballroom Dances
now in use, in his School.
Ladies Glass from to 6, and Gentlemens'
Glass from to 10 P. NJ.
Private lessons given if requested.
Terms-Sl6 for thirteen lessons-one- half
at entrance
DgLcssons given to Ladies free of charge
my 9-tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16

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 equalze 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 equalized will remain unaltered for the
present fiscal year. March Hap 4tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16
STOLEN PROPERTY,

FHNflE unde signed arrested on the 25th ult,
4 two Mexicans, who were proved to be
thieves. found in their possession ONE PIS-
| TOL, Colts Navy size and TWO SPANISH
| HORSES AND SADDLES. The owners can
have the above property by applying to me at
Judge Brant's office, Upper Calaveritas, Gala
| yeras county. If not called for by the lst Of
June, the property will be sold to pay expenses
WM MILLER,
may 2-3t Constable of 5th Township.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16
Candidate Il otife.

For Treasurer. - WILLIAM INNES
Is Candidate for the Office of Treasurer of Calaveras
county, subject to the decision of the Democratic County
Convention. Mok. Hill, April 30th, 1851
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16

Fatal AccIDENT.-We are sorry to
learn of fatal accident, which occurred
at San Antonio, on last Thursday, resulting
in the death of Mr. Daniel Ross, of Calais,
Maine Mr.. Ross was mining under a
steep bank, when it cayed in and killed
him.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16
Table Mountain water Ditci,

"A. b. LAFoReE, Lessee, has removed his Office
to Old Gulch, .S4fcre 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 Andreas Jan. 10th, 81 ian loft
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16

ikAPkRANcE.-The celebrated Temperance
lecturer, Mr.. Jacob Carter, will lecture at this
place On Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
May goth and 2lst inst.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16

suites OF rooms for the use of ladies exclusively
ana parties visiting the !. Big Trees or other
natural curiosities in the vicinity.
Inc management of the domestic department
Is conflded to Mrs. Perry, lady of experience
The BAR is stocked with fne Wines and LIZ
quors anu the larder daily supplied with sea-
sonablc delcacies.
Stages arrive and depart daily for San An
dreas, Mokelumne Hill, Sacramento, Stockton.
Sonora and Columbia
Parties of Pleasure, and transient guests.
will find every accommodation for their COM
fort.
Mattesonts Livery Stabie.-zMr. T.
]. Matteson, proprietor of the Livery Stable
Immediately opposite Sperry's Hotel, stiIl con-
tnues the business in the good old style, as
heretofore, at reasonable rates, furnishing as
good turn-outs, for the money, IS can be found
in any stable in the State. The proprietor has
lately added several very fine teams and spring
wagons, especially for this summers campaign.
tbs stock OF Horses and Buggies are as complete
as to be found in the mountains and can ac-
commodate large or small parties with any kind
OF conveyance, from light-top buggy to four
morse coach. Also, fine saddle horses, for La
dies and Gentlemen
Mnrphys and the Big Trees is also the ter
minus OF Dillon Co.'S Stage Line
Barber Shops, Bath Houses. and
ever. other facility for the convenience and
comfort of the travelling public, can be procured
! at Murpby's at San Francisco prices.
A. SMITH HAYNES,
Proprietor Mammoth Tree Grove.
SPERRY & PERRY,
Propretors Sperry's Hotel.
TT. MATTESON,
Proprietor Matteson's Livery Stables.
Murphy's, April 2Sth, 1857.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16

TELEGRAPH OfF.CEThe office has been reopened in San
Andreas and the Operator prepared to forward
nications and obtain from all the principal
the State. Messages left In Lis office will be forwarded
and answers received All messages strictly confidential
mar7-H r. BROTHERTON, Operator
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16

GRAND LODGE OF ODp FELLows.-This body
assembled yesterday in the Odd Fellows Hall
and after organization and the reception of new
members proceeded to the election and INSTALL
alton of officers for the ensuing year. NJ w
Grand Master VIM. H. Watson, of Sacramento;
r. w. Grand Master, J. l.. Van Bokkelen, OF
San Francisco; X. w. Grand Warden, l.. L.
Alexander, of Sonora; r. w Grand Secretary,
T. Rogers johnson, of San Francisco; X. w
Grand Treasurer, G. |. n Mcneil, of Sacrarnen-
to, and r. W. Grand Representative to the
Grand Lodge of the United States, Warren
Heaton. There are in attendance about one
hundred and thirty p. G.'s, every subordinate
lodge in the State being represented. The ut
most harmony prevails, and from the interest
manifested, we predict that the present session
will be very fruitful of good to the order gener-
alv To-day the Grand Lodge will proceed
with the regular business of the session, and
will not close till Friday or Saturday next
s. r. San, ofMay 18th.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16
FALLS oE THE SAW ANTOINE!
TIVE PRoPEIEroe Of the mAsamoTrs

FssHE PROPRIETOR OF the MAMMOTH
a TREE GROVE, begs leave to inform
the travelling public that he is ROW prepared ta
furnish the best of accommodations To visitors
and others, at reasonable prices. Every tbinp
is prepared, and every arrangement made to
ensure tie comfort aud facilitate the amuse-
ment of those who may choose to visit, for
health or recreation, those greatest wonders of
the world--the Big Trees of Calfornia-dnriny
the present summer and coming autumn. New
roads have been opened and old ones improved
in every direction, SO as to afford the pleasure
seeker an excellent drive, either by moonlight
or daylight through an endless copse Of living
green and interminable forests of sugar-pine,
which cothe in sombre habilimcnts the noun
tain SUBMITS Of the Sierra Neyadas. The see
merry is bold. grand and magnifcent mighty
as are the giant pines, those primeval monarchs
of the forest fabulous as may appear the we'll
authenticated stories of their great size, and
extraordinary as are the particulars describing
them, yet seeing their huge proportions, the
wonder-struck bchoder is impressed that the
largest story did not exceed the truth. The
trees arc situated in an exceedingly lovely To-
cality, within fifteen miles Thy good carriage
roadl of the town of Murphy's. This beautiful
village is situated in the county of Calaveras,
and Is tie most eastern camp in the county,
and in fact in the State, located at the terlnina-
ton of the Big Tree Road
An Express will leave morning and evening
for the town of Murphys, where are mail routes
and telegraph lines connecting with all parts
of the State The Big Tree Immigrant Route
passes directly through the Mammoth Tree
Groye--being centrally situated, as the follow
ing table of distances will show:
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San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16

GRAND ENcAMPMENr, /. O. OF o. F.-The Grand En-
canpment of the Ind pendent Order of Odd Fellows Of
the State of California met yesterday at 10 o'clock A. NJ
After reading tn. various reports. the following ofc
were elect-d for the eusui David Kendall,
G p; A s. lredae, NJ G Ii T.; NJ. X. Shearer, G.
$ W.; I. Rodg rs Jolhsoa, W Scribe; George
Prescott Robinson, W q RSS sentative the Grand
Lodge Of the United States.-T0Hn Talk 18th last
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-16
Society Meetings.

The Grand Lodges of Masons and Odd Fellows, with
their Grand Encampments now in session:
RoyAL ARCH MAsoSs.-T Grand Chapter of Roya
Arch Masons convened at Sacram .uto turay tie
9th iast and elected tne following Grand Oic for
year: William W. Traylor. of Sonora, G ii p; Thomas
Ii. Caswel of Nevada, d G p; W. G. West, of Shasta
G X. j. A. jackson, of Columbia G S. T. A. Thomas Of
Sacramento Grand Secretary; p. W. Shepheard of San
Francisco Grand Treasurer Rev. Morris Evans of Grass
Valley Graud Chaplain; A. Hollub, of San Francisco
H.; A. d. Park of Diamond Springs G. RAG; o. A.
Dibble of Nevada Grand Lecturer The Grand Lodge OF
Free aud Accepted Masons convened Monday In Sac
ramcnto, but have not list of Graad Officers
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-04-08

The Hon. Kenneth Rayner addressed Know No
thing meeting in Hartford county one day last week.
Some of his expressions, it is said very bitter
and violent. 1t is rumored that he will be the Know
Nothing candidate for Congress in the First District
Standard
The election of Mr. Rayner to Congress would af-
ford much aid and comfort to the Pennsylvania
abotion:sts It would be taken there an endorse
ment of his course during the presidential election,
and giving evidence of the existence OF southern
party willing to unite in any measure that would seem
likely to inct injury upon the Democratic party,
CARELESS of its effect upon Southern interests. We
hope the rumor is unfounded Though certain Of be-
ing defeated, the very selection of Mr.. Rayner the
Know Nothing candidate would have dscouraging
effect upon the friends of the South in the Northern
States. Wdrrenton Ne,cs
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-04-08
~- Register copy.

LAND DISTRIBUTION patent humbug has
been trumped up again by the know nothines for
capital in the congressional canvass. The issue has
been made twice before on this subject; we'll DO the
voters of the 9TH District remember the able vind
cation of the Democratic party On the subject by
Governor Bragg and Hon. Burton Crage in their re-
spective canvasscs, and their triumphant election by
the people; the arrant humbuggery Of Gen Dockcry
never be forgotten; the sheer Of public land and
go"nny wherewith to enrich said sheer were plea
SAINT an,icipations; yet the golden promise was nip
ped in the bud. Let the issue he made; We have no
hes taon in saying that the opinion of The democracy
is unchanged and the people will raty fully twice
more what has already been done-or as many times
as the humbug may be trumped up.
Republican Banner.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-04-08

\ New SwINpLE-TnE LADY AND TIE LrNATIc
CLEEK.-A correspondent Of the independence
Helge gives the following account of an ingenious
s"''die committed by woman in the city of Toul-
Gus:
very isgantly dressed lady few days ago en-
tered one OF re fashionable shops Of Toulouse,
IN quest OF artc"s Indispensable for the toettcr of
lacy "a mo"e rich carriage waited at the
door, and everything aov,t the lady was calculated
to inspire the greatest confidence
The shopping was soon done and the bill present
ed. ut is vel" said the lady: "send Of your
clerks with me he shall be paid, and the carriage
shall bring him back"
A clerk is ready the carriage moves on, and
after short ride stops before large building. The
door is opened and the lady and the clerk enter a
parlor. After few minutes delay. gentleman Of
very respectable appearance enters and receives them
cordially.
take charge of Monsieur will soon return"
says the lady, and leaves. In two minutes the noise
of carriage wheels is heard.
The young man thus left alone with the gentle
man, becomes impatient, Pay me, if your please"
For what?" For the shawls and dresses you
know" "'Be not so hasty, my young friend; I'll
answer" " For what?' "For your convalescence
calm YOURSELF
The clerk thought that he speaking to the
lady's brother, when, in reality, he addressing
DR.. D., celebrated physician Of lunatics.
The lady had paid the doctor visit shortly be-
fore making her bargain and had consulted him and
solited his aid in favor of her young brother who
was mentally de,angcd. She had given him full
account of the mania of her brother, who she told
him believed himself to be the clerk of some mer.
chant, and would continually demand money for
shawls and dresses which he had sold on account of
his employer. DIR. d., believing that he was with
lunatc, treats him as such. The clerk asks for his
money, the doctor offers him ROOM At last the
young man works himself into passion, and screams
most fearfuy. This confirms the doctors suspic-
ions, and he is contemplating treating his patient to
shower baths when the clerk demands paper and
ink proposing to write to his employer.
The Doctor agrees, thinking to discover some new
symptoms. The letter is writer and despatched
half an hour afterwards the merchant arrives, and
an explanation ensues 4
The success of the plot was complete. The beau
tiful lady could not be found. *