San Andreas independent., 1857-05-23


trees are situated in an exceedingly lovely To-
cality, within fifteen miles (by good carriage
road) of the town of Murphys. This beautiful
village is situated in the county of Calaveras,
and is the most eastern camp in the county
and In fact in the State, located at the termina-
ton of the Big Tree Road.
An Express will leave morning and evening
for the town of Murphy's, 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
Grove-being centrally situated, as the follow
ing table of distances will show:
From Columbia to Murphy's, miles.
Do Sonora I" IL
Do Mok Hill !" %
Do San Andreas" l8 d"
Do Big Tree g Is /"
Thus 1t will be seen the locality of this great
est living wonder of the world, is almost within
the centre of our principal richest mining
camps. 1t is chosen spot, where, during the
summer months, thousands from the Cities and
the Plains of California can meet for relaxation
from the dust and turmoil of the crowded
thoroughfares, = the parched plains, and the
cares from business. The air of quiet serenity
in which the whole landscape reposes, (dis-
turbed only by the moaning pines or the distant
laughing shout of the leaping water fall, in
vesting it with a charm eminenty desirable to
those, who, for so many months of the year.
are circumscribed by high walls of brick and
stone, that reflect only the glare and heat of
the burning sun, and who are compelled to
breathe so long the confined air of the Babel
around them. No wonder the weary votary of
care, and mammon, and pleasure, is glad to
throw off the thraldom of business and city lfe
and inhale for while, once more the balmy air
of mountain forests, redolent with the sweets
ofnature's choicest aromatics. These mountain
and suburban retreats are inviting oasis in
the track of human care /; and glorious restora-
tives to the worn and exhausted energies, so Sc
verely tasked in the eager pursuits of life The
proximity of such an Eden of beauties and Won
ders to the great business world, congregated
in the cities, and plains, and mines of Califor-
mia, must be source of satisfaction. OF the
advantages of the locality of the Big Trees, we
would add word The surface of the noun
tain is gently undulating and agreeably diversi-
fed with fruits, and flowers, and evergreen
shrubbery the soil is rich, and generally good
for cultivation; while it has the advantage of
nearness to the mines for market, for such
produce as may be raised. Mountain streams
abound filled with brook trout); in the valleys,
while game, wild fruit, and thousand other
rare and choice blessings adorn the hill-sides !;
on every mountain peak fine prospect may be
obtained, which can he enjoyed with little eff
fort to attain it, embracing the wide and deep
expanse, "speaking from the mountains to the
sea "a scene extremely grand and beautiful ;
here exhausted natures sweet restorer," q
pure atmosphere tempered with an all-exhilera
ting breeze freshly waiting the richest treasures
of eternal snow-ields furnishes a soothing re-
treat from the perils and vicissitudeS of busi-
ness life. where many a care-worn, worn-out
wight, may find all that is needed to recuperate
the inward man and the outward estate. One
can hardly look on the map pictured below, and
feel g that American scenery is altogether mo-
notonous," as has sometimes been said.
The expanse of forest is spread out in the
background, enlivened here and there with
mountain streams, water bitches, saw-mils,
railroads, and all the paraphernalia of a pro-
gressive and enterprising people; while, anon,
are seen rising hills, rearing noble forests of
sugar-pine, that gently ascend from the road,
furnishing alike landmark and a protection
to the tribe of migratory Digger Indians en-
campeG at the base. Embosomed in the foli-
age skirting the road and the margin OF the
Union Water Companys Ditch is pleasant
landscape, in the foreground, which forms
picture varied enough to captivate any eye
But on these ever enduring and renewing beau
ties, it is useless to dwell,-to be appreciated,
they must be seen.
The Big Tree Hotel is situated at the western
end of the valley and the grove 1t is fine, ca
pacious building, supplied with all the market
to the best hotels in the State.
The table will always be provided with the
best. Sleeping apartments Sufficient to furnish
for sixteen ladies), are always
" aufh hnor.
sent visitors the indoor and culinary arranre-
ments arc under the supervision of the land
lady (Mrs. Bishop, who will pay particular at
tention to lady visitors. The Billiard Saloon
Ten-pin Alleys, Bar and Stables are under the
supervision of the gentlemanly major domo
Mr.. Beach,, who will ever be ready to accom-
modate his friends and patrons with ANYTHING
in his line. The bar will always be stocked
with the best liquors that can be found in the
State, and the stable will be attended to with
great care by experienced hostlers.
Two large ice houses, now filed with glitter
ing treasure, are located near the Big Tree
Grove. Nearly every camp in Calaveras coun-
ty will be furnished with ice during the pres-
ent summer, from these reservoirs
AT Murphy's the arrangements for furnishing
travellers and others visiting the Mammoth Tree
Grove with facilities to aid in their purpose,
comfort and pleasure, are most complete. One
Of the finest Hotels in the State and superb
Livery Stable supplied with first-class Stock
and the latest styles of Buggies and other con-
Teyances will always be found. Foremost we
would direct attention to the Hotel.
Sperry'S HOtel.--This comfortable. COM
nodious, Fire. Proof Two-story Stone Building, !
ately erected by Messrs. SpERRY PERRY, at
Aurphy's has been elegantly furnished through |
,ut, after the most approved style, and is now
.cadY for the reception of guests. Parlors and