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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09
The silver Vein.

One of the richest auriferous Quartz lodes
in this section of country, is, that known us
the Silver Vein, or Stulls Ledge. This lode
is situated three miles North East of the town
of Quartzburg, and is now being worked by
Mr. Stul, and others. The course of the vein
is nearly North and South, with an angular
dip towards the East of about 80 degrees, hav-
ing an average thickness of twelve or fifteen
inches. This ore is strongly embedded in
gnessose slate, which is of such toughness and
hardness as to require an expenditure of thir
ty dollars per ton, TO blast it off from the wall
of the vein, aside from the cost of raising it to
the surface ard conveying it to the mil.
The Quartz is strongly impregnated with met
alc sulpherates, in which that of lead strong
" predominatcs. The Quartz Rock taken
from this lode is reduced at small steam
mill, working eight stamps which readily crush
three or more tons per day. The ore when
sent to San Francisco, and subjected to the
chemical reduction, or the smelling process
yields over $15 90 per tom and even with the
present imperfect and incomplete machinery
for crushing the ore and extracting the gold
il seldom pays less than sixty dollars per ton
the tailings after leaving the amalgamating Ia
bles are carefully preserved and we have no
doubt, but that in course of time they will
yield double the amount Of gold that the ore
paid in the first instance. That the lode is
one Of great value, we must admit, but, that
its position for working is by no means favor
able, we must also confess. Every foot of
progress that the drftcrs make, requires heavy
blasting; the country through which the lode
passes is not very hilly-it requires close cal
culation, and judcious management to work
the vein to profit. The specimens from the
lode, presented to us by one Of the owners,
Major Hardwick, of Quartzburg, are really
beautiful, and we must not lose this opportu.
nifty Of returning our sincere thanks to him
for his hospitality and attention to our wants
while on visit TO the lode
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09
SPE CIAL NOTICE ES.
ss- DR.. L. j. czapkay. - We would direct

H1- Df. Ii. J. Sznphuy. - we Wouiu uirect
the especial attention Of invalds to perusal of Dr. L. j.
czapkays Advertisement to be found in another column Of
this paper order place the services of learned and
experienced yscan within their reach So much III has
inflicted the human family from the pernicous and
ignorant practices OF empircs that If we
hrg bounden duty to make known where udcous relief
can be obtained. To these unfortunate enough to suffer
from the effects OF sexual private diseases or their III
treatment checriuy commend nr l.. j. Czapksy as a
man Of rare scientific and medical requirements possessing
all requisites from long experience and acknowledged
skill for the successful practice Of his profession Having
made sexual complaints especial study, like the cee
brated Rcord ofPn he enabled to guarantee speedy
and permanent all cases of private OF chronic dis
ease whether the effects of contagon self abuse or loss Of
yiriy and in order that patients at distance MAY avail
themselves Of his advice free consultation by letter open
to them The knowledge that we have Of the numerous
cures he has effected Of which of long standing
leads place much faith In Dr Cs efficacy, and com
mend him 10 the confidence Of those in III health Dr.
czapkays rooms are Sacramento street below Mont
ronsrv san Francisco mcod
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.

At meeting Of the Democratic Central Committee
of Manposa county, held at the office Of Alison &
Harris in Mariposa. on Wednesday. July lst, 1857
present: A. Powell, Chairman D. D. Harris, Secy
II. G. Worthngton, Robt F. Williams, Daniel showal'
ter. and D. NJ Pool on motion Of II. G. Worthng-
ton, the following Resolutions were adopted, viz
lst Resolved That the Democratic County Convention
for the purpose Of nominating Members of the Assembly
and County officers be held in MARIPoSA, at ASSEMBLY
HALL. on SATURDAY, AUGUST Isl, 1857.
o. Resoleef, That for the purpose of constituting said
Convention there shall be Delegate for each Precinct Of
the County for each 90 nemocratc votes and one for
each fraction of 10 Democratic votes cast at each
Precinct at the last general eectiontakng as basis the
highest number Of votes at each Precinct for Senator
and Assembymcn and that the following apportionment
uf Delegates be and Ia hereby made, viz
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

SHOOTING AT SAN FRAScIsco.--Thc T'oien Tdik,
has the the following paitcu lars Of shooting affair,
which occurred the morning of the 5th at the Saz.
erac Saloon. The injured man Is named James Cor.
don, native of Baltimore, and the party who injured
him was willis Corc proprietor Of the Saloon: Cor
don and Willis had been out keeping up the Fourth
and after the alarm of fire. being both considerably in
liquor they proceeded to the latters saloon, forcing
open the doors. After drinking, skylaikng commenc-
ed, and Gordon. wrestling with Willis, threw him
heavily to the ground On rising, Willis spoke harsh
y Of his rough treatment, words ensued, and Gordon
knocked him down. On rising again Willis remarked
that II he did again he would shoot him. which
s drawing his revolver, discharged it, the ball strk
ing Gordon on the right side, passing downward and
lodged in the pelvic cavity Gordon was Immediately
removed to the building adjoining the Monumental
engine house. where Drs. RoGel, Cooper and Gray
were in immediate attendance The latter pronounced
the case hopeless. The former physicians examined
the wound, but failed to find the ball. In its course
the bail passed through the lungs nd into the cavity
Of the ch st. Gordon was removed about l0o'cocl
to DR.. Coopers infrmary, on Mission street.
Willis Cor-e has the reputation Of being kind
hearted infiensve man. Mr. Gordon desired thai
Willis shouid not be arrested and acquitted him, ever
in case of his own DEATH OF all blame in the unfortr
nate affair." They were good friends, and this unto
ward result has created mach sorrow among a very
larg number of mutual friends. Mr. Corse is unde
arrest.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

3d. Re'olesi, That the Democracy OF tho various Pre-
cnets Of Marpoa County be recommended to hold Prma
ry meetings for eleetng Delegates TO said County conyen
tion, SATURDAY, july 25ih, 1851.
4th Reolced That for the purpose OF nominating cand
dates for the Assembly the Democracy Of Merced County
invited to cooperate in said Convention and hereby
recommended 10 adopt the above basis Of representation
9th, Reoioef That the proceedings Of this meeting he
duly advertised by posters and be published in the Man
DEMOCRAT, until August LIST, 1851
A. POWELL, Chairman
D. b. HARIs, secy, Mariposa Co Dem. Central Com.
kfarposa. July LIST, 1851
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09
MELONS -Water-melons are becoming
quite plentiful! in our streets.

KILLING AT ORovILLE.-We learn by a telearaphic
despatch to the T0,vn Tar, dated Oroville July 5th
that, Young man named II yd, generally known as
" Limerick and who Il brother of the Miss Lloyd
who figured few months since in San Francisco in
the Eof case, made an attack last night in drinking
saloon on a team'ter named Thornton, with revolver
and fired three times-one ball entered Thonton''
side from the effects Of which he pas just expired.
Much excitement manifested last night, and has
not vet subsidized. 1t was at one time thought Lime
rick would be taken from the hands Of the authori
ties and hung.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09
Visalia Correspondence.
VIsALrA, July 9th, 1857.

VIsALIA, July 9th, 1857.
EDITOR DEMOCRAT Since leaving your town
have passed through some Of the finest coun-
try have ever seen. had often heard Of the
richness of Tulare Valley, bnt had no idea
Of its extent until lately. The whole country
is almost dead level, just sufficiently rolling
to drain well, and give ample facilities for irri.
CATION from the numerous streams that run
across Fine oak timber, and grasses Of the
best kind; among which | have seen clover
of gigantic height, and soil easy of tillagc
is among the advantages this section Of eoun
try possesses over the rest Of California, for
farming or stock raising. This town differs
from other mining towns in general appear
ance, and also in the character Of its people
and visitors. Instead of miners talking about
dggins, we see and hear of nothing but stock
and ranchng interests generally. The Ball al
the Eagle Hotel was finely got up, and brought
out plenty of pretty girls. There are but few
cases Of drunk on hand at present, and alto
gether the 4th rasscd off very pleasantly.
Judging from the number of subscriptions
Mr.. Talbot is getting for the Democrat, thik
everybody here must be Democratic. intend
going South, to visit the mines on Kern River
From there ! expect to explore around Buena
Vista Lake. and to visit the site Of the pro
posed canal, which is to unite the waters o
Tule Lake, with the San joaquin river. The
work will be commenced this summer.
Yours truly CRANE
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

DELEGATES TO THE STATE CoNvESTioN.-The
Democratic County Convention met in Mari.
posa town, on last Wednesday week, for the
purpose of appointing Delegates to attend the
Democratic State Convention, to be held at
Sacramento, on the 14th of July. On the
first ballot Messrs. Merritt, Showalter, Herbert
DR.. Payne, Mcneil, Tully and Patrick, were
elected. Previous to baloting the delegates
expressed preference for Mr.. Weller.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

LITERARY FAyoRs.-CnARLEY the Express
paper carrier of this place, has our thanks fol
Atlantic papers.
JERRY W. SULLIVAN, the indcfatigable San
Francisco Newsmap, will please accept our
thanks for full files of Atlantic papers.
NoIsEY CARRIERS Book Sellers Hall, of San
Francisco, will also accept our thanks for files
of the New York Dialy Tribune.
Nh. LESSEBAcKER, Of Wells. Fargo & Co. 4
Express, in this place, has our thanks for
fsvors
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

U. S. DISTRICT ATToRNEy-Wm Blanding, Esq.
late u S District Attorney has vacated the Office, and
Mr.. P. Della Tore, recently appointed his successor
has entered upon the duties of his new position.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

THE PESNsYLyAYIASs.-Ac company Of the
above name, gave a concert on the evening oI
the 81, of J4y. Their music was but little
appreciated by the citizens, as they performed
to very bad house. The song of the cradle
than the generality Of ballads usually sung by
Your fashionably affected itineranis.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

DEPARTURE OF THE STEAMER Sonora. THE Pa
cifc Mail Steamship Sonora, left her dock, on Satur
day morning last, at o'clock, and proceeded on her
voyage to Panama. She carried about 400 passengers,
and 81 81 SOC In treasure.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09
Yours truly,

THIEVES IN TowN.-During the absence Of
the family, on last Saturday night, some thieves
entered Dr. Brockways dwelling house. and
ransacked It from kitchen to parlour, taking
off with them some eight or ten ounces of gold
dust. The sleeping room usually occupied by
the Doctor was thoroughly overhauled by the
scamps, but strange to say they touched none
of the jewelry belonging to his wife, which
was lying on the table fairly exposed 10 view.
Probably, they thought by stealing this treas
ure it might lead TO their detection. After
leaving the Doctors abode, the rascals proceed
ed to Pedro's Restaurant, and relieved the
boarders of all the loose change which they
had incautiously left in their pockets. Not
satisfied with this move at legerdemail
they betook themselves to the Bar Room, and
refreshed the inner man with gin and pies,
which last ought to had pisin in them. On
the following night they turned up at Snelling's
Ranch, and during the absence of the owner,
they examined very minutely every corner Of
the premises, in search of plundcr. There
was one old man in the house, but as they did
not find out his room, he very prudently re
manned silent, and thereby, no doubt, saved
his life. Not liking the characcr of the booty
placed at their disposal by the absence of Mr.
Smelling they left in disgust. 1t is supposed
that they are still lingering in this vicinity
and we most sincerely hope that they may
be caught, and made to suffer the utmost pen
atty of law
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

p7S- J. M. Bondurant, of Mariposa, Is a Candidate
for Re election 10 the Office of COUNTY JUDGE subject to
the decision Of the Democratic County Convention Of Mari
posa County,
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

r5 James A. Morton, of Indian Gulch, is Can
ddae for the office Of ASSESSOR at the Election in Sep
tember next.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09
Tulare County Candidates Notices.

n5- w. C. Poindexter, Of Tuare County, is a candi-
date for election the Office Of Sheriff of Tuarc County
subject the decision of the Democratic Convention of
Iulare County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

DAILY MAiL-All curiosity about the Com
ct, has abated among our citizens. Public at
tention being directed to the necessity of hay
ing daily Mail at Ilornitos. We hope the
Post Office agent, who attends to these mat
ters, will save US the further trouble Of urging
it on his notice.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

ARRivaLs.-Amongst the arrivals by the Sonora
arc Hon. W. VI. Gwln. G. D. Post and wife, Capt.
Bis e and wife, Mr.. De La Tore, and jose Y. Liman-
tour and wife.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

As- James W. Torney, Of Mariposa, is a Candidate
for the Office Of PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, subject to tho
decision Of the Democratic CountY Convention Of narposa
County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

INDIAN MuRDERED.-Last week on the bank
Of the Merced River, Cypriano, head Chief Of
the Tuolumne tribe Of Indians, struck one Of
the Mcrced Indians over the head with club
and with such force was the blow given, that
the wounded Indian died on the spot Cyp
riano Immediately took to the mountains, pur
sued by several Of the Merccd tribe. Though
wounded in the breast with an arrow, he man
aged to escape, and all search after him has
failed to discover his hiding place. If caught
he will certainly be killed by the relatives o.
the deceased, as this is the third Indian he
has killed belonging to the Merced tribe
Cypriano was drunk when he dealt the fata
blow, and the wretch who sold him the liquor
should be held responsible for the deed There
has been great complaint made of late, about
persons selling liquor to the Indians, and it is
to be hoped, that the means now being used to
detect these avaricous violators of the law
will prove successful in ferreting them out
and bringing them to speedy punishment.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

H5- s. D. Thomas, Of Mariposa, is Candidate
for COUNTY RECORIlR subject to the decision Of the
Democratic County Convention Of Mariposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09
CANDIDATES NOTICES.

ss~ B. B. Harris, Of Mariposa, is Candidate for
DISTRICT ATTORNEY subject to the decision Of the Dem
ocratic County Convention Of Mariposa County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

Gs- chas S. Peck, Of Mormon Bar, is a Candidate
for COUNTY CLERK subject 10 the decision Of the Demo
cratic County Convention Of Marposa County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

HS- George F. Baker, of Horse Shoe Bend will
be Candidate for the Office Of COUNTY CLERK subject to
TIE decision of the Democratic County Convention of Mari
poSa county.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

nS- Joseph F. Meyers, Of Mariposa, announces
himself Candidate for the office Of COUNTY ASSESSOR,
the ensuing election subject to the dc sion of the Dem
oeratic County Convention.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

n6- Joshua D. Crippen, of Mariposa, is Candi-
date for SHERIFF subject to the decision Of the Democratic
County Convention, Of Mariposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

sS- Nicholas Moritz, of Quartzburg, will be
Candidate for the office of COUNTY CLERK, subject 10 the
decision of the Democratic County Convention Of Marpoa
Countv
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

Rs- J. B. Condor, Of Mariposa, is announced as
Candidate for COUNTY TREASURER, subject 10 the de-
cson Of the Democratic County Convention.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

1S- John s. Watts, Sen, Of Mariposa, is Candi.
date for COUNTY TREASURER, subject the decision Of
the Democratic County Convention Of Marposa County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

Ca G. B. Abel, Of Mariposa. is announced as
Candidate for COUNTY TREASURER subject to the decis
ion of the Democratic County Convention OF Msrposa
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

81 Robert F. Williams Of Flyaway, is Candi-
date for the Office Of COUNTY CLERK subject to the decis
ion of the Democratic County Convention.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

as- D. M. Pool, Of Quartzburg, is Candidate for
SHERIFF subject to the decision of the Democratic County
Convention of Mariposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

ST j. A. Mcvicar, Of MaripoSa, is Candidate
for COUNTY TREASURER subject to the decision Of the
Democratic County Convention Of Mariposa County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

DEATH or A RACER" Lady Mae" pacing mare
says the Buetin well known to sporting men in this
city, was killed yesterday. She fell while being driven
in buggy down hill on the road to the Ocean House
and broke her neck
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

RS- Thomas Early announces himself as a Can
ddae for Reelection to the office Of SHERIFF Of Marposa
County subject the decision of the People in September
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09
Opposition to Monopoly Combined
THROUGH IN ONE DAY
IEGg FROM AND TO &2Ea
LA GRANGE, French Barr MURRAY's BRIDGE,
Phillips Ferry and Hornitos

and after Monday April 27ih the subscriber will
Tri-Weelly line of Stage to the above places
Leaving Stockton 1UfS DAYS. THURSDAYS and sATCR'
DAYS, on the arrival Of the san Francisco boat.
Returning leave the office at Hornitos at O'Clock, A. NJ
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, arriving In
stockton at O'Clock, =. N.
H. C. LONG Agent Hornitos Office adjoining Fl Dorado
House.
wM D FARRELL Agent la Grange; Office, Anderson
House.
Office In Stockton in Browns Brick Building, the
Levee. a few doors below Centre street.
jelld TIMOTHY PAIGE.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

APoLooY.-Our friends at Millcrton and vi.
salia must bear with us this week, as our agent
arrived too late to insert their advertisements.
We will do so next week
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

GREAT ARRIVAL or CHIyAMEN-Last Saturday, says
the Bulletin, the following cargocs of live Cinnamon
arrived here from Hongkong :by the Joseph Peabody
AS by the Caribbean, f20 and by the Robert Pas
senger, 2s6; in all, fl5r. The clipper ship Wizard
which arrived here on Sunday the 2sth June, from
Hongkong, had also on board 7O7 Chinese passengers
These 1858 ColestialS make the first insament of the
twelve or fourteen thousand Chinese immigrants with
whom we are threatened during the present summer
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09
Dissolution Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the Partnership
heretofore existing between tho undersigned. under the
name and styld of KRAN ELIAS Is this day dissolved by
mutual cousept A. kRAlN,
J ELIAS
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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.

NlSALlA, Jhly q, 1904.
At meeting of the Democracy Of Tnlare County
held at yisaIia, July lth, 1867, Judge Cutler in
the Chair, H. Carroll, Secretary,
On motion of DR., Worthley, Samuel Kelso, Esq. was
unanimously appointed Of the Delegates to repre-
sent Tuare County in the Democratic State Cenven.
tion, to be held in Sacramento July IA, 1857, and
j. f. Scott, Esq, appointed the second delegate.
On motion Of Col. Baker, II was resolved, That the
delegates to the State Convention be instructed to cast
the vote of Tulare County in favor of joins B. WELLER
for Governor.
Resolved That A. Ridley, Wiley Watson, Samuel
Beckham, Milton A. Houston and VIM. Mayaeld be
appointed Committee, to confer with similar Com
mi tee Of Fresno County, to appoint suitable time
and place to hold meeting to nominate Represent
alive for the Counties in our next Legislature,
Resolved That A. II. Murray, s. c. Brown and Nil
ton A. Houston be added to the Democratic Contra
Committee.
Resolved by this meeting, That it is expedient T.
hold County Convention for the purpose Of making
County nominations
Resolved, That the proceedings OF this meeting b
published in the Mariposa DeMocRAr.
JOHN CUTLER, Chairman,
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

County CouRr.-The County Court met al
Mariposa, Monday morning, July 9th. The
following is list Of cases on the Docket:
Mann Bros Is G. c. n. Johnson-Debt-
Continued.
Geo. II. Moore rs Jno Blum--Sut to recov
er Mining claim and Damoges-Set for Wed
ncsday.
B. F. Brady 10 F. Willilms-Damagcs-Se
for Tuesday.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

Iornitos, NAY n'h, 1857
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-09

II. y. CARROLL, seer'y.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-02-27

GRAPHIc.-An editor "out west" says:
We had concluded the labors of the week,
and were about to retire for the night, what
was left Of it, when our ears we're greeted
by a strange and alarming sound, that OF the
Institute bell. We hastened out into driv-
ing snow storm, to learn where the fire was,
and some good danes, as we have since
learned, got out of bed, and put on their as
cension robes, to be in readiness for the in-
surrection or resurrection, they didn't know
which, but they were sure that either the
dead or the negroes were rising. AS if a
live nigger or a dead white man would
rise such nightas that! It turned out to
be only wagoner's fire. We went to bed.
We trust, for their husbands sakes, they
did; for that night, as we are informed,
WHISKY FRIz!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-02-27

sY- We have heard great deal about
the power of deception, but we think the in
stance wetind IN a paragraph going the round
of the papers, rather caps the climax. Two
Pennsylvania Dutchman; were talking dolo-
rously over yankee tricks" the great terror
of the farmers of the interior of that steady
going old State; the wooden ham trick came
to be discussed, and one told the other how
he had been sold in that line, completely
taken in, the thing wa" so well gotten up
"Ah," said Hans in reply, "dat sh nottin. A
tam rascal solt me a dozen hams sewed in
pags, and may be tamt if diden't eat eight
of em, before fount out dey were made of
wood" Ifany thing could have been fixed
up better than that, we should like to know
il
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-02-27

tF David Strawn, Esq, the largest cat
tie feeder in Illinois, has furnished state
ment showing the amount Of corn raised by
the several tenants during the last season on
his farm four miles from Ottawa. According
to this statement 1920 bushels of corn
have been raised on $50 acres, making an
average Of 6Ot bushels to the acre. When
it is considered that the last season was
unusually dry and unfavorable, the Free
Trader believe such a yield, on SO large u
body of land, is unparalleled in Northern
Illinois.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-02-27

Gov. CoBB.-The Washington correspon-
dent of the Charleston News in his last letter
says
Gov. Cobb, of Georgia, has, it is said, been
settled upon as the Premier. Some persons
doubt his ability to fill the place. This aris-
es from the fact that the Governors talent is
of that character that it never exerts itself
beyond the emergency demanding its excr.
else. He never shows himself to be any
thing more than is necessary for the occa
sion. As Secretary of State he would be a
safe man and would prove that he posses
ses the ability to fill the place.