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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
From the Sandwich Islands,

By the arrival of the bark Fanny Maior at San
Francisco, we have news from the Sandwich Islands
the Goth Of August Is nothing of much inter
est, however.
The shock Of earthquake was experienced at
Hilo on the 18th July which is said to have been the
severest felt in the Islands for several years No
teral damage was done, though it created consider
able fright among those inexperienced in such mat
tiers.
The epidemic which had been for some time so pre-
valent had almost entirely disappeared from Honou
Ia, but still ragged with considerable violence in many
Of the Islands.
Very interesting and singular ruins have been dis
covered on Ascension Island which indicate the exist
ence, at some remote period of more civilized or en-
ergetic race than are now on that Island
A considerable number of Chinese are finding theiI
way to the Islands, at which much dissatisfaction i.
expressed 1t is supposed that the Johns" are the
perpetrators Of several daring operations in house
breaking which have become quite frequent there o
late.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

GEN. WALKER's PLANs.-As TO what Gen. Walker
is doing and expects to do, the st. Louis Ne,cs says
on good authority" that Gen. Walker can secure
five thousand men and quarter of million of dol
lars, besides cannon, she'll shot ammunition and sup
plies, to any needed amount within thirty day
notice. The money (s25O,OOO) is ready and subject
TO his draft at any moment lie does not want more
than one thousand men, he is satisfied that with
that number he can conquer and keep possession of
Nicaragua in spite of all the Central American armies
that can be brought in the field against him. He is
operating quietly at present. and keeps his own coun-
sci bat the departure of another expedition from
New Orleans sometimes during the coming fall, well
appointed, with Walker at its head is event that
may he seriously expected"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
R.g rree. IN Mnr,posa county.

That we have grove of those mammoth
trees which were once supposed TO be found
only in Calaveras county, is fixed fact
Many of the citizens of our county, as well as
numerous pleasure parties, have visited the
grove, which has been proven, by actual meas
urement, to be of greater size, singly, and ol
greater extent, than the groves of Calaveras.
As this newly discovered grove is situated near
the road leading to the Yosemite Valley, we
may expect that excursion parties will be
more numerous, to see the wonders of our
county, owing to this new attraction, although
the lesser of the two greatest The following
are measurements taken by two parties, in one
of which was the editor of the Farmer, from
which paper we take them
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

DISCOVERY OF WINE.-Wine was first dis
covered by Jemsheed one of the earliest mon
archs of Persia, by the following incident: He
was immoderately fond of grapes, and desired
to preserve some, which were placed in large
vessel, and lodged in vault for future use.
When the vessel was opened, the grapes had
fermented the juice was so acid that the king
believed it must be poisonous; he had some
bottles filled with it, ard "poison" written on
each these were placed in his room. 1t hap
pened that one of his favorte wives was affect
ed with nervous headaches; the pain distracted
her so much that she desired death observ-
ing bottle with "poison" written upon it, she
took it and swallowed its contents. The wine,
for such it had become, overpowered the lady,
who fell into sound sleep, and awoke much
refreshed. Delighted with the remedy, she
repeated the doses so often that the kings poi
son was all drunk He soon discovered this,
and forced the lady to confess what she had
done. quantity of wine was made, and
Jemsheed and all his court drank of the new
beverage, which, from the manner of its dis
covery, is to this day known in Persia by the
name of zcher-e-khoosh, or the delightful
poison,
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
Mining Correspondence.

DEAR DEMOCRAT Your correspondent writes from
Sherlocks this week, and the scarcity of news will
make my communication rather unnterestng. have
just returned from visit to Goodman, Diltz & Co.'S
quartz MILL at the mouth of whtock's Creek, where
Mr. John Marshall, one of the gentemany propretors
of the mill kindly showed me the various matters OF
interest connected with the establishment, and
ber of the veins they have now open. They have at
the MILL from eight hundred to a thousand tons Of
rock ready to crush this winter as soon as the rains
aird sufficient water. The amount of water at pres
ent in their ditch is only sufficient to run the mill an
occasional day, by saving it in their reservoir The
rock now lying at the mill is apparently very rich as
the precious metal can be in all the pieces Some
quartz shown me- taken from a shaft at the depth
Of one hundred and five feet which was literally Gov
cred with gold. At their first weeks crushing, this
winter you will hear of some rich returns from their
mill. Their mill and principal quartz lodes are not 10
Gated on the Fremont claim.
Messrs Steigman & Co.'S new quartz mill, which is
run by horse power, at Whtock's, works finely and
their rock pays WELL yielding an average of eighty
dollars per ton Their experiment is successful one,
and they are likely to reap rich reward.
Below the Falls, on Sherock's Creek, we have sove-
iaI hluy-hlIhelSi Wno SET u PraiseWVithy eAdIPc "
the more indoent of the opposite Mrs. Marshall
recently purchased claim at the above place, and
perintends the working Of it herself Its yield is
sixteen dollars per day to the hand
At Sherlock's, once the richest placer diggings in
the county things look little dull, but the boys an
tcipae rich harvest as the rainy sets
in; and it is to be hoped they may, they the
same open-hearted men that we used to see in 49
times. DON CESAR.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

INJUNCTION AGAINST THE MERGED MINING
CoMpANY-Col. Fremont last week procured
an injunction to restrain the Merced Mining
Company from operations in their quartz mill
at Mount 0phir. The Company have, how
ever, regardless of the injunction, continued
their labors, and we learn that some arrests
will be made in consequence. This is another
indication of the approach of events of import.
ance to the people of this county. "Straws
show which way the wind blows" is an old
saw peculiarly applicable to both sides of this
case. Heretofore, the Merced Mining Company
have. with proper respect for the law, obeyet
its wEts, and we hope that in this instance
they ore prepared to show good reasons il
support of the position assumed by them. A
speedy settlement of this vexatious contro
wersy is anxiously hoped for by many.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

MERGED RIvER.-The miners on the river
below Phillips Flat, have experienced consid
erabc inconvenience during the past week, or
account of the frequent rising and falling OF
water, consequent upon the putting in of dams
above that point by other miners, and which
will probably continue for another week As the
water falls off, their pumps cease motion, and
their claims fill up again. Messrs McManus &
Williams however, despite this Inconvenience
took from their claims below Rum Hollow
last week, three hundred and thirty dollars
working with two rockers.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

SUPREME CouRT.-IIon David S. Terry is
now, by seniority of commission, Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court of California.
1t is thought that no further decisions will
be rendered this term.
The Court will probably not meet till the
October term, and the hearing of cases will
commence on the 18th of that MONTH
No appointment has been made, as yet, tc
fill the vacancy occasioned by the death o.
Judge Murray, nor is it likely there will be
before the commencement of the October term
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

TULARE.-0ur friend and agent at Mariposa,
Mr.. j. NJ Van Dyke, returned last week from
visit to Tuarc. He speaks highly of the
country in and about Vsalia, and of the hos
pitable manner in which he was entertained
by the citizens. We hear of many settling in
Tulare county, and recommend stock-raisers
and ranchers to take look at it before settling
elsewhere, as it possesses superior advantages
for either.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

The WEBER MuRDER-It will be remem-
bered that few weeks ago we published a
letter from the City Marshal of Stockton, max
ing inquiries concerning a murder which was
supposed to have been committed ia this coun-
ty. On Friday last the body of the murdered
man, Webber, was found In heap Of tailings,
in Long Gulch, about one mile from Mariposa,
in the place described by the supposed mur-
derer The elbow Of one arm was seen pro-
truding from the pile of stones and dirt, and
on clearing them away, the body was exposed,
much mutilated; the head and one arm was
missing, but the head was found about hun
dred yards away, having apparently been car
ried there by animals, and was gnawed in a
horrible manner The wound which it is sup
posed caused the mans death was in the back
of the neck, and was made with miners
pick, which was found near by. stake
marking claim was found, with paper stat
ing that the undersigned, "Wentz and Webber,
claim certain ground" etc All the circum-
stances of the case, SO far as we have learned,
tend to show that the unfortunate Wentz is,
indeed, as stated by himself, the murderer of
his partner. An inquest was held on the body,
and a verdict rendered in accordance with the
facts, as stated above. Deputy Sheriff, Good
man, has gone below to arrest and bring the
murderer to Mariposa for trial, if he can be
found
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

THE SACRAMENTO AND YoLo BRIpGE.-Mr. Leonard,
the contractor for the construction of the work, ar
rived from San Francisco yesterday morning. says the
State Journal, and informs that every arrange
ment has been effected for the rapid prosecution of
this enterprise, and that there will be no unnecessary
delay until the undertaking shall be completed and a
beautiful bridge span the Sacramento river, from this
city to the town of Washington, thus bringing to
closer contguty the rich agricultural counties of the
west, with the capital of the State.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

SQUASH AS is A souAsu.-A squash, weighing
264 pounds was placed on exhibition at the Mechan
ics' Institute Fair last week. This extensive vegeta
bic was grown near San Jose, and the vine from
which 1t was taken, produced 200 pounds of squash
es. This is the largest squash Of which there Is any
record says the San Joaquin Republican, and the
next largest was one from Oregon, exhibited at the
State Fair last year, which weighed $50 pounds.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

A "BLAcK MAIL" NEWSPAPER SUPPRESSED
About two weeks ago, we learn from the San
Francisco Globe, il was announced that new
evening newspaper, to be called the Plain
dealer, would shortly appear. The day pre-.
vious to the one on which the paper was ad.
vertised TO appear, one Of the would-be con.
ductors of the sheet met police officer, whom
he informed that il was the intention TO come
down heavy" on the city government gene
rally, and in the first number on the Chief Of
Police in particular He then proposed to sup
press the article on the payment of $3.50. The
officer Immediately made the proposal known
to the Chief Of Police, who laid his plans SO
promptly and carefully that the two peeula-
tors were fairly caught, just at the moment
they were congratulating each other on their
success. Their conviction is certain The
men arrested were Birmingham, late an occa-
sional correspondent of the Bulletin, and Mar
riott, of the Netos Letter. Marriott gave bail,
but Brittingham, not being able 10 obtain it,
was held in durancc.
Verify, they are having "lively time " in
newspoperdom at the Bay City, what with an
ticipated dues among editors, street encoun.
ters, arrests for libel and black mailing"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
60 DIR. L. J. Czapkay. We would direct

30 DIR. l.. J. CzapIxay. - We would direct
the especial attention of invads to perusa Of DR. L. j.
Capkay advertisement to be found in another column Of
this paper order place the services OF learned and
experienced within their reach So much i'll has
been inflicted the human family from the perncous and
ignorant practices of EMPIRES that it If
ang bounden duty to make known where judcious relief
can be obtained those unfortunate enough to suffer
from the effects of sexual private diseases, their i'll
treatment cheerully commend DR.. L. J. Czapkay
Of scientific and medical requirements possessing
all the requisites from long experience and acknowledged
skill for the successful practice OF his profession Having
sexual complaints especial study, like the cele
braed Rcord Of Paris he is enabled to guarantee speedy
and permanent all cases Of private chronic dis
ease whether the effects of conagon seabuse loss Of
vriy and in order that patients at distance may avail
themselves of his advice free consultation by letter open
% them The knowledge that we have Of the numerous
cures he has effected of which of long standing
leads to place much faith in DR. C's efficacy and com
mend him to the confidence of those in i'll health. Dr.
Czapkay's rooms are Sacramento street, below Mont
gomery San Francisco m20-tf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

MARysvILLE AND BENIcIA RAILRoAD.-The Marys-
vile Express is informed that 10000 worth of stock
has been subscribed in that city, by different indivd-
uas, within the last few days, to the Marysve and
Benica Railroad II is the intention of the company
to have survey of the route made, in the course
of two weeks. Solano county has subscribed, by a
vote Of her citizens 100000 to be invested in the
same enterprise.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

THE MAMA SHOWER IN NAPA.-Napa has again
been visited with fall Of mamma The Reporter tells
the unbeevers there is no mistake about it, and that
it is deposited on space of ground several miles in
extent 1t is in the shape of crystals of sugar and
sort of solidfed honey dew. The editor has gather
ed several boxes of the article and is sending Of
to the unbelevers of the account We have always
thought that this country resembed in many respects
ancient Palestine and now feel quite of the
fact
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

HoRNIros WINTER DIrcH-The propretors
of the Ditch that supplies the various gulches
around Hornitos, with water during the winter
season, have lately made arrangements by
which they will be enabled to have greater
supply Of water this winter than formerly, and
for at least month longer. We are glad to
notice this improvement, as 1t will tend greatly
to enliven our town during the coming winter
season.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
A q e N Il S

JAMES NJ. VAN DYKE, Of Main and Fourth streets
Marposa is authorized agent to receive Subscriptions
Advertisements, and job Work All orders left with him
will receive prompt attention.
THOMAS BOYCE, north east corner Washington and
Montgomery streets San Francisco Is duly horiEd
agent to receive subscriptions and Advertisements
T. NJ HEsrON Express Rider between this place and
Kern River duly authorized to subscriptions, ad
vertisements and job Work.
s5- Mr. F. D. TODD of Stockton Is our duly authorized
Agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
MAI ELKTNs, Of Lagrange, is authorized agent for
Stanislaus CouRty.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

HEsroN's SrAGEs-Heston's stages to Nil.
lerton and Visalia are driven every week, tc
and from our town, by Billy Hice, with good
loads of passengers Billy keeps his fourhorse
coach and team in fine condition if any of our
friends wish a pleasant trip to that thriving
and beautiful country in the vicinity of the
Four Creeks, we advise them to ride on Hes
toms stages
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
II . r n / Il O S:

kI- Messrs DAVIS GODFREY, having purchased the
entire materials, fixtures and accounts of the MARposA
Democrat alone, through their appointed agents
authorized to receive the amounts due the office and
responsible only for the Indebtedness of the office since it,
removal to this place. WARREN DAER.
Hornitos Sept 10Th, 1857.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

NATURAL CoNsEouENoE.-On the Yolo side, where
will be the western end of the proposed bridge across
the Sacramento river shanties Of all descriptions are
rapidly going up, and quite little village is areadyin
existence says the State Journal Property in that
vicinity must inevitably become valuable.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

SAN ANDREAs INDEpENDENT.-Thisa ably con-
Quoted paper comes to us this week in an en-
larged and improved form. We are happy
to notice this evidence of prosperity in the IN
DEPENDENT and friends Kooser & Co. have our
best wishes for their success in the future.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
C1RCuMfERENoI
CIRCUMFERENCE

The aim was, says the Farmer, to sec if we
could not find one hundred trees over fifty
feet in circumference; which was more than
accomplished, by both parties, as will be seen.
Our party measured as follows, (none less than
forty feeD.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
DIR. ii. J. PAINE,--DENTIST,
HORNITOS.

r ATE OF THE FIRM OF PAINE BEERS Dentists, San
Francisco. Is permanently located at Hornitos,
where he will be happy attend calls in his profession
Having had extensive practice for seventeen he
feels warranted in saying to all those wishing Dental opera
tons performed Artificial Teeth inserted, 6ne gold
plate that his work cannot be exceed in the United States
Terms moderate Consultations, free.
n B.-Dr. F. will make occasional visits TO the neigh
boring towns where he will attend persons at their esden
ces upon application, either by letter otherwise. olf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
Yosemite vaiiey--Its Proper Name.

The California Farmer, in speaking of this
wonder of wonders, justly gives the proper
manner Of pronouncing its name as Yosem-
ite," although we notice that it is ever spelt
"Yosemity," in the same article. The reasons
given by the above journal for the confounding
of the name of the Valley, are very good, and
we give them
"The name Yosemity Is derived from a nickname
given the Ahwah ncha tribe inhabitng the Valley at
the time of its discovery. This given tham
by Indians of other tribes from the fact Of their living
in country aboundng in bears, and hence the con
fusion of the names grizzly is called by different
tribes Yosemity, Yoami-tah-eh Yo-hamity, and
Osuma.tah."
In the above extract, it will be observed, the
Farmer spells the final syllable of the name of
the Valley, ty, instead Of te. With this differ
ence we entertain the same opinion as our
contemporary with regard to the name of the
valley--our opinion being based upon reliable
information received on the point We also
make the following extracts:
THAT all the history Of this great valley may be
established, no original names should be changed
Those Indian names long identified with the valley,
its mountains and waterfalls should be perpctuated
and all future names should be appropriate, so
identfedeither with the dseoverers Of the valley or
with the people of that country and our Site that
these names shall remain by common consent.
"a recent writer in the Marposa Gazette makes
the following remarks, which we quote:
"There's the Giants pillar, too, which some indi-
vidual of military turn has named III Captain or
/ (Anglce) The Captain What name for per
pendicuar cliff three thousand feet in hightg why
not follow out the smile and name some of the lesser
clis lieutenants and down TO fourth corporals
"The writer of the above must be deficient in the
history Of the valley and the that led to the
name Of this towering column This cliff was named,
as it is stated Totacanu-ah, meaning chieitain, aud
If the writer had known this be would have known the
" red men have no eutenants or corporala. Ano-
ther cause which led to the name is, the figure OF q
man is distinctly visible standing prominently upon
the face of the rock This and s towering hight led
the Indians of this tribe to call II by It's present name
Chieftain which in Spanish, is FL Captain. Many Of
the prominent places have beautiful names in the red
mans dialect which we hope will still be retained
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

Ono MAHoMNEDANs.--Pearls have been
found in the shells imbedded in creek near
New Lisbon, Ohio A preacher, who resides
in the neighborhood regrets the discovery, as
many persons of his congregation. and hereto
fore good Christians, have become musclemen.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
TWO Billiard Tables
SUMMONS Township No, l. County of Mariposa

~fnr uI california, T,.,,1,, rn,u, To,,,,.Li, n,
County Of Mariposa
TIVE People Of the State Of California to j. Mecky You
Il hereby summoned TO appear before Justice Of
the for the aforesaid Township County and State at
my Office in ornitos Monday, The 10Th day Of Octo-
ber A. u 1857 at 10 clock NJ to the complaint
Of W. G. Goss h Co. in action Of Debt for board and
lodging said board and lodging contracted TO be paid in
Horutvs wherein the said plaintiffs claims the sum Of
thirty dollars and eighty six cents and If you fail to
appear and answer the said Plaintiffs will take judgment
against YOU the Of thirty dollars and eighty
cents and costs of suit Given under my hand this 2sth
day of September A. u. 1857.
JOHN BAIFoUR, J, p.
II is ordered that the foregoing summons be published
once week for three weeks In the Marposa Democrat.
Dated ornitos this 2sth day of September A. d. 1851
ol3w JOHN BAlIOuR Justice oi the Peace.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

HuTcHINGs' CALIFORNIA MAGAzINE-Wc
have received the October number of this val
liable periodical. 1t is, as usual, replete with
valuable and interesting reading matter, inter
spersed with seventeen spirited cngravings,
such as would do credit to any work some
of which are illustrative Of that great consid-
Grafton in our county, namely, quartz crushing.
The leading article is entitled, Quartz Mining
in California" and is graphic description Of
the most approved manner of working odes
Of the precious metal. This article alone should
commend it to the notice of the people of this
section, as hints from such a source cannot
but be beneficial This Magazine, be il re-
membered, is the only one published in this
State, and our people should feel pride in pa
tronzng it. 1t is furnished at the low price of
twenty five cents; postage one cent to any part
of the United States. Address lIutchings &
Rosenfeld, lac Montgomery street, San Fran
cisco.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
SUMMONS Township No. /, County of Mariposa

State Of California, M I,s,,cy,s co,-rr To,nshin No
rJyE People Of the State Of California 10 Meckly You
i are hereby summoned to appear before Justice
Of the Peace Township No Of County and state aore
said my office in lornos Monday. the 18th day of
October D. 1851 at - O'Clock, NJ to answer the com
plant Of d. NJ Pool Co., in al action of Debt on
BOOK ACCOUNT. wherein the plaintiffs claims the
sum seventy three dollars and seventy five cents and II
you fail appear and answer the plaintiffs will take judg
ment against you for the Of seventy three dollars
and seventy cents and costs of suit Given under
my hand this 2sth day of September, A. D. 1851.
JOHN BAIFOUR J. ?.
II Is ordered that the foregoing be published in
the Mariposa democrat ance a week for three weeks
Dated Horntos this 2sth day of September A. d. 1851
ol-3w JOHN BAlFOUR, Justice OF the Peace.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

DEATH by OPIUM EATISG.-George X. Platt a
member Of the San Francisco Bar, and formerly Dis
trict Attorney of that county, died on Wednesday
night of last week He contracted the fatal habit OF
eating opium some years since which gradually un-
dermined his health, and caused his death.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01
Notice to justices.

TIME JUSTICES OF THE PEACE Of the several Town
ships elected at the last general elecon hereby
notified convene at the COURT HOUSE the FIRST
MONDAY IN OCTOBER. for the purpose Of electing two
Associate Justices Of the Court Of Sessions Marposa
County. J. NJ BONDURAN1,
Marposa, Sept. 23 1857. olt County Judge
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-01

Some of these were in groups Of three, four,
and even five, seeming to spring from the seeds
of one cone