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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
NIarIposa correspendcnce.

EDITOR OF THE MARIPosA DEMocRAT.-It is
obvious that the Democratic party are irwin
cible, when energetic and harmonious. Every
member Of the party feels this truth, and knows
that no surer or more efIectual means for at
tanning success can be devised than by organ
izing thoroughly. Acting upon this belief the
Democracy Of this Precinct met at Assembly
Hall last Saturday evening and revived their
Club of last year. Being an old member
dropped in, attracted by the familiar call of
the bell.ringer which last year so animated us
to patriotic duty. cannot and therefore will
not attempt to dclineate the rush of emotions
and sensations the spectacle occasioned nor
the stirring associations and soul-swelling pride
with which | recurred to last years campaign,
its momentous questions and its patriotic VIC
tory. Nor will | attempt to reproduce the
proud and pleasing reflection that during that
ever memorable crisis, ] had performed my
duty, and contributed my humble share
towards rescuing the liberties and institutions
Of the country from evident peril and mena-
cling calamity. The occasion naturally sug-
gested to my mind a retrospect of the aims
which then animated the respective PARTIES
The one only aspiring for spoils, forgetting the
nations security in their blind and avaricious
scramble-the second recklcssly resolving upon
revolution and national ruin, following a leader
L. H.
lousy as he had previously done at her Treas
ury-and our own time-honored Democratic
party, whose deathless laurels are attestcd by
their fidelity and devotion in the champion
ship of the country's safety and its inestimable
institutions. | may be pardoned the electric
glow and the complacent reflections | felt at
the moment, which whispered me that the vote
| cast last Fall for the Democracy and its can
didate for President, was the greatest and most
patriotic act of my life.
The example thus set by the Democracy Of
this Precinct, ought to be commended TO the
party throughout the County. Organization,
thorough and complete, is the security Of sue
cess Colorbearers should be active, prudent,
vigilant, energetic and ever ready to give time
and labor to the cause. At this stage Of the
canvass there is no reason to complain of the
signs of the times. Everything looks cheering.
But inactive confidence is most impotent and
delusve dependence, often begetting disaster,
when little opportnne effort might have
wrought contrary result We have a leader
in every respect worthy the situation of Govern
or, and of the confidence reposcd in him by
the Democracy. Let it never be said that the
rank and file hesitated while his clarion voice
resounds in advance rallying to the charge
With the Democracy there should be no such
word as fail and by one harmonious and deter
mined effort, we can again plant our victorious
banners upon the conquered citadel.
A JAcKsoS Loco-Foco.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
Democratic state Nominations.

The Democratic State nominations have
given unqualified satisfaction to every Demo
crat with whom we have conversed in this
County, and we believe that such is the case
in every other County in the State. Joseph
Walkup, of Placer, for Lieutenant Governor
Stephen Field, of Yuba, for Supreme Judge
j. w. Vaudeville, of Tuolumne, for Comptrol-
Ter; Thomas Fndley, Of Nevada, Treasurer; II.
A. Higley, of Alameda, for Surveyor General
T. II: Williams, of Ell Dorado, for Attorney
General and John 0'Meara, of San Francisco,
for Public Printer compose an array of names
that are unsurpassed in integrity ability and
Democracy in this or any other State. Mr.
Williams has been an old line soig, but he is
now good Democrat and deserves the sup
port of every member Of our party. As a
jurist, Field has no superior on this side of the
Union, and he is said to be as honest as nc is
capable With such ticket, graced with the
name of John B. Weller at its head, wen sweep
the State with an overwhelming majority for
our nominees. These gentlemen have all re-
commended themselves to our support by the
zeal they have ever manifested in the good old
cause of Democracy, and for their fitness for
the Offices to which they aspire The Conven-
ton that nominated at Sacramento were unan-
imous in their election, and we believe that
each and all of them will prove worthy of the
confidence reposed in them by the Convention.
Let us cast aside all prejudicas that we may
entertain Of personal character, and give to
the ticket, the whole ticket, our most constant
and strenuous support.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
Mining ON sh.r,ocl $ Greek.

Extract of letter received from Sherlocks Creek :
SnEmocK'a CREEK, July 18th, 1857
Brooklyn Jack in the field-Mike Talbot
nowhcre-Paddy Cam utwitted-Marshall
& McLanc in the rear--Slow John not so slow
Bloody Nick on the lead-hc swore when
he struck the gold, that he could see it run
ming down the sluices as thick as flies on
molasses cask. Saturdays days work, July
1lth, fifty-eight dollars and fifty cents TO four
men; Monday, July 18th, four ounces and a
half; Tuesday, ten ounces and two dollars ;
Wednesday, thirty-six dollars Thursday, one
piece weighing four ounces, and seven dollars
in fine gold; Friday, sixty-two dollars, and
Saturday. twenty dollars. The lead is
very wide and scattered at present, and not
more than half water enough to wash the dirt
owing to the breaking of the fumes Both
tunnels are paying well-the gold coarse and
very black, and every prospect of doing better
as the further we go up the hill we are draw
ing the lead to narrower compass, therefore
we have every expectation of raking it out by
another week, as the gold can be seen in the
dirt before washing
"Messrs Goodman informs me that he had
taken out as high as ninety dollars in one
whcelbarrow full Of dirt, and old Humphreys
used frequently to get half an ounce to the
wheelbarrow, ard there's no doubt in the least
but what there has been as high as ninety
thousand dollars taken out of the very same
old condemned claim. We have upwards of
six months work that will pay equally as
well, and every prospect of doing better
More anon. BROOKLYN
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
Maliposa, July 30, 1857.
THE MAIL.

One stage leaves Stockton every day, and
two every other day for Hornitos, and yet we
have but three mails per week. This Town
and its immediate vicinity is rapidly filling up
with an industrious and thriving population,
and yet Saturday, Sunday and Monday we
are without a mail from any quarter of the
State. 1t is true that the mail from Stockton
arrives on Monday, but it seldom reaches us
until about sunset, which is a great hardship
upon the people Of Mariposa County. If there
was no stage running every day to this point
from Stockton, why then there would be some
apology in not extending TO us the usual mail
facilities, but as it would be attended with little
additional cost to the Post Office Department,
the neglect is almost objectionable in the Post
Office officials. If the Post Office Agent was
not acquainted with our wants in the way of a
regular daily mail, we might expect some
change for the better but as II is, there is but
one alternative-that is to petition the Post
Office Agent at San Francisco, and if this fails,
apply by petition to the seat of Government at
Washington. VIII not some enterprisng citi.
zen circulate petition and have remedy APP
piled without delay?
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
. A G E N II S

JAMES NJ VAN DYKE. Of Main and Fourth streets
Maripcsa is authorized agent receive Subscriptions
Advertisements and job Work Al orders left with him
will receive prompt attention.
THOMAS DOYCE, north east corner Washington snd
Montgomery streets Francisco is duly authorized
agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
T. NJ. HEsToN Express Rider between this place nnd
Kern River duly authorized to subscriptions ad
vertisements and job Work.
sg- MIR r. D. TODD ofstockton, Is our duly authorized
Agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

CAMP MEETSG.-A camp meeting will be
held at Cathay's Rancho, on the 9th of August
next. Every person is invited to attend-but
they are requested to bring their blankets, as
a shed win be built for them to sleep under
The ladies' and their families will be accommo-
dated in the surrounding houses. Three square
meals per day will be furnished without
money and without price Who is going to
The camp meetiugf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

ss- John W Ross, announces himself az
Candidate for PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, Of Marposa
County subject the decision Of the people the election
in September next
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

IA p D. Tulley Is A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER
OF ASSEMBLY subject 10 ,e decision Of tho Democratic
County Convention
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
For Sale.

TIVE HOUSE AND LOT Now OCCUPIED As A DRINKING
l. Saloon and Restaurant situated door 10 the office
of the Marposa Democrat and formerly occupied by Adam
Yates. For further particulars Enquire Of Mr. Lnnebaek
er, at Wells Fargo Co. Express ADAM YA1Es.
Hornitos july % 1857 jy23-u
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

THE MAIL will close at this Post Office for the Atlantic
States and Europe on MONDAY August Sd at o'clock
W. G. GOSS. ?. N.
IIoRNIIos july 20 1857
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

lB- Thomas Early announces himself as a Can
ddate for Re election TO the Office of sIIEFF Of Marposa
County subject the decision Of the People in September
ncxt
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

For Supreme Judge,
STEPHEN j. FIELD, of Yuba County.
For Comptroller,
j. W. VAUDEVILLE, of Tuolumne County
For State Treasurer,
THOMAS FINDLEY, Of Nevada County,
For Attorney General
T. H. WILLIAMS, of FL Dorado County.
For Surveyor General,
HORACE A. HIGLEY, of Alameda County
For State Printer
JOHN O'MEARA, of San Francisco.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

" James A. Morton. of Indian Gulch, is Can
ddaie for the office Of ASSESSOR at the Election in Sep
tember next
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

GD- J. A. McVicar Of Mariposa, is Candidate
for COUNTY TREASURER subject to the decision Of the
Democratic County Convention of Marposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

Do Robert S. Miller is a Candidate for Re-Eleo-
on to the Office of RECORDER Of larposa County at the
election in September next.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

1I- D. M. Pool of Quartzburg, is a Candidate for
SHERIFF subject to the dcconcf the Democratic County
Convention Of Mariposa County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

p5' WIN. a. Guard, announces himself as a
Candidate for Reeection 10 thc Office Of COUNTY CLERK
Of Mariposa County the election Ia September next
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
NIereed Democratic County convention.

SMELLING, Juy ii, 1857.
The Delegates from the varions precincts Of the
County assembled pursuant to a call Of the Democrat
ic County Central Committee at the Court House in
the town Of Smelling on the llth of July A. D. 1851
at o'clock, p NJ
On motion, Samuel II. P. Ross was called to the
Chair and f. Eaeleson appointed Secretary
The Convention being called to order the Chair was
instructed to appoint committee of five persons to
pass upon the credentials Of delegates.
The Committee made their report, and recommend.
ed that the Convention vote by ballot. Adopted.
The Convention then proceeded to nominate Mem
Der Of Assembly, whereupon Mr.. r. Graham put
in nomination the name Of Hon. Wm. j. Howard who
in few brief and appropriate remarks, declined
TO be a candidate. aud nominated Mr. J. N. Ward
who on the fr,t ballot was declared the nominee Z.
G. Rector was unanimously recommended to the De-
mocracy Of Merced County for the office of County
Clerk. Geo Turner for Sheriff. L. W. Talbot for Dis
rict Attorney G. W. Holstead for County Treasurer
r. b. Graham for County Saryeyor 0. F. Poultney
for Coroner D. f. Howell for Superintendent of Com
mon Schools VIM. Ioge for Assessor, and Dr. McClos-
kee for Public Administrator
On motion of Mr.. Robertson, the above named per-
sons were declared tle unanimous nominees {" the
Convention.
On motion the Chair was instructed to appoint a
committee Of seven persons as Democratic County
Central Committee for the ensuing year whereupon
the chair appointed j. w, Robertson, I. 7. Howard,
r. B. Graham, Jas. Cunningham NJ. W. 0'Brien, S.
Currel aud A. Prewett.
On motion, Resolved, that copy Of the Minutes Of
this Convention be sent to the Mariposa Democrat
at Hontos for publication
On motion. the Convention adjourned sine die.
SAMUEL II. p. ROSS, Pres't.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

Hs- b B. Harris, of Mariposa, is Candidate for
DISTRICT ATroRNEY subject to the decision Of the Penn
ocratc County Convention Of Mariposa County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

ss- j. W. Huey, Of Mariposa is a Candidate
for COUNTY ASSESSOR, subject to the decision Of The
Democratic County Convention Of Niarposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

81 Alex. McElroy, of Hornitcs, is Candidate
for COUNTY JUDGE subject to the decision Of the Dems-
cratic County Convention Of Mariposa County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
BI r. TIL
NOTICE.

At Smiths Ferry July nth the wife Of Mr. J suskARD
Of "A Daughter
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

Rs- James ii. Van Dyke, Of Mariposa, is a Csndi-
date for COUNTY TREASURER subject to the decision Of
the Democratic County Convention Of Mariposa County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

sD- Chas s. Peck of Mormon Bar, is Candidate
for COUNTY CLERK subject 10 the decision OF the Demo
cratic County Convention Of Mariposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

ss- James W. Torney, Of Mariposa, is a Candidate
for the office Of PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR subject TO ha
decision Of the Democratic County Convention Of Marposs
County
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
OUR SCHOOL.

We have received visit from Mr.. Tongc,
School Commissioner for this District, and re-
gret to learn that there is probability Of Hor.
nitos being without school, unless some
means are employed to avert so sad loss
The sum allowable from the School Fund ap-
portionment is totally inadequate to pay even
the board Of Mr. Brit, the present teacher, and
it becomes every parent and friend Of educa-
ton to seriously reflect upon the evils that
would ensue in case the school is closed The
school numbers some seven or eight young
boys and girls, varying in age and size being
from eight to fourteen years old--under the
charge of Mr.. Brit, gentleman who really un-
derstands his profession. A monthly contri-
button should be made by the married folks
to aid in maintaining the cause of education,
and every bachelor that expects to be married
should pay proportionate amount Every
citizen who builds school-house or expends
his means in educating the boys and girls
youthful representatives of Young America
aids the cause of civil and religious liberty,
and perpctuates the institutions of freedom to
all mankind. The youthful mind requires to
be stimulated and directed by a course of train
ing readily understood by experienced teach
ers, and which, when regularly applied, en-
genders habits of industry and reflection that
tend greatly to mould the character in after
life. By all means let us mako some attempt
to keep open our school. The little boys and
girls have claims upon us that should not be
sighted, and the persevering and patient
teacher should not be permitted to suffer either
in health orpurse, while he is anxiously watch
ing over the mental progress and the moral
training of the young and tender. What is
everybcdy's business is generally nobody's
business, yet we hope, in this instance at least,
some of our most worthy citizens will give the
subject all the attention it deserves.
U. S. MAIL TO MHLERToN AND VIsALIA.-It
affords us much pleasure to hear that Mr..
Thomas IIeston has obtained the contract for
carrying the U. S. mail from Quartzburg 10
Millerton and Visaa. Mr.. Heston has placed
on this route splendid Concord coach which
runs weekly to these towns Since the COM
mencement of the enterprise he has been lib
orally patronized, for with such turnout
such scientific and accommodating driver as
our friend Billy Hice," he cannot fail to sue
ceed well. Hereafter Mr.. Hestons stage will
leave Hornitos Thursday and visalia Monday.
CnISAMEN.-The Chinese are vending their
way south. A large number recently made
their appearance at the Indian Reservation on
Kings River, on their way to the Kern River
mines. There being considerable ground on
Kern River that viii pay two dollars per day
to the hand, the miners there consented to
their working the same.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

THE GREAT STOCKTON BoRE.-The arteslan we'll at
Stockton promises to be speedily finished. A stream
Of water says the San Joaquin Republican, Wednes
day last, which discharged a volume equal to two
hundred gallons per minute about five feet above
the surface. The contractor, however, shut it off the
next day, with the confident expectation Of reaching
still better stream, short distance lower The
present depth of the well is about eight hundred and
twenty-five feet.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

30 John S. Watts Sem, Of Mariposa, is Candi-
date for COUNTY TREASURER subject to the decision Of
The Democratic County Convention Of Maripoga County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
YER y ST.fBLE.
Aqua Frio Brewery
f O r s LIE!

T'Hls BREWERY, AT aqua TRIO, MARIP0sA COUNTY,
L is NOW For sale rr further particulars apply 10 e
subscriber m 'he promises ~ Arus Tglo.
ini.f # WIiltAM BrctrNAU
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

pSS- j. M. Bondurant, of Mariposa, is Candidate
for Re election to the Office of COUNTY JUDGE subject 10
the decision f the Democratic County Convention Of Mari
posa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
Tulare County Candidates Notices.

S5- w. G. Poindcxtor, Of Tulare County, is the Reg
ular Democratic Candidate for the Office Of SHERIFF Of Tu
County, Nominated by the Democratic County Con
vention.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

Nv Joshua D. Crippen, of Mariposa is candi-
date for SHERIFF subject the decision Of the Democratic
County Convention, of Mariposa County,
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
DOCTOR RIDDELL.
Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edir-
burg; Physician Accoucheur, Dublin. Master
in Surgery, and Bachelor of Arts,
Andersonian University.
OFFICE At INDIAN GuIcH, (sANrA oRuz) AARlrosA
COUNTY.

7NfE rOCfOR passed his first examination in 1888 and
Graduated in 1912 during the interim being pupil IN
Madame Siephens Hospital pnhan Guys Tonion, and
the Gaseaw Royal lnArmary rractcing since In Europe
Mexico and the United states he should be well acquain cd
with every department Of hs Profession. t..
ELECTRICITY scientifically applied Medical agent IN
panlytic, N,rvous Rheumatic, Utornc and svphic dis
easeA Tie SuucIIvE CrrRiNT employed 10 extract Nercr-
ry and other Minerals. from the system
NN Patient. Boardei at ss per week nr siied at their
residences rromptlr jstlsH
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

es- G. B. Abel, of Mariposa, is announced as
Candidate for COUNTY TREASURER subject the decis
ion of the Democratic County Convention Of Mprposa
nnnniv
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

IS S. B. Thomas, of Mariposa, is Candidate
for COUNTY RECORDER, subject to the decision Of the
Democratic County Convention Of llarposa County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

Fs- J. B. Condon of Mariposa, is announced as
Candidate for COUNTY TREASURER subject to the de
eision Of the Democratic County Convention.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23
FOR GOVERNOR,

FOR LIEUT. GOVERNOR
JOSEPH WAIEEUP,
OF PLACER COUNTY.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

ns- Joseph F. Meyers, Of Mariposa, announces
himself Candidate for the Office Of COUNTY ASSESSOR
the ensuing election subject the decision the Dem
ocratc County Convention.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

Jefferson Randall was hung on the 9th June by a
vigilance committee in Rockingham County, Va. ; he
had been previously sent away for burning barns and
plundering.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-23

s5- Nicholas Moritz, Of Quartzburg will be
Candidate for the office Of COUNTY CLERK subject to the
decision of the Democratic County Congeuton NsrposA
County
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-19
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE,

SATURDAY, Jan. II.
SENATB.-The report OF the committee to
whom was referred the disposition of the sew
eral portions of tue Governors address, was
taken from the table, discussed, and amend
ed.
Salaries Of Judges and Registers of Probate.
On motion of MIR. hunking OF Essex, an or
der was adopted instrueting the Committee
on Probate and Chancery to ascertain and re.
port whether the salaries of the Judges and
Registers OF the Courts Of Insolvency are pro-
portionate to their services.
The Rtght of Women to appoint Trustees.
On motion of Mr.. Stone of Essex, an order
was adopted instructing the Committee on
Probate and Chancery to consider and report
the expedlency of so amending the sth sec
ton of the 20Sth chapter OF the acts of 1915,
SO that married women holding properly in
their own right may appoint trustees.
School Books. On motion of Mr.. Mitchell
of Suffolk, it was ordered that the Committee
on Education be instructed to inquire into the
expediency of so altering the 436th chapter of
the acts and resolves of May 81, 1865, as to
make it imperative on the cities and towns of
this Common wealth, to furnish school books
aud stationery. in accordance with the provi-
sIons of said act. Adjourned.
House. Petitions PRESENTED and Retired
Of the first Baptist Church in Southbrdge,
for leave to sell certain property; of Aiaxan.
der Holmes and others, that part of the
town Duxbury be set off and annexed to the
town Of Kingston.
judges practtciag at the bar On motion of
Mr.. hinsdale of Blandford, the Judiciary
Committee was instructed 10 consider aud re-
port whether any legislation is necessary rela-
tive 10 the prevention of Judges of Courts in
this Commonwealth from practising at the bar
in other courts.
SiGrery Mr.. Perham of Chelmsford, of.
fered the following order =
Ordered That the Committee on Federal
Relations be instructed to drift q series of
resolutions expressive OF the voice of Massa-
chusetts on the slavery question. The reason
assigned by Mr.. Perham for presenting the
oroer was, that it was in his mind desirable
to counterfeit the influence which the pro-
ceedings of the late Disunion Convention
may have exerted on public opinion abroad,
BY the assertion of Union principles which
thst convention did not sustain. On a Uiua
Doce vote the order was rejecled.
A lengthy discussion took place on refer
erence Of petition of the Essex Co at Law
renee, concerning the keeping open the sluce-
way of their dam for the benefit of the fisher
les on the Merrimac. The petition. prays Tor
repeal of the act of last session entitled ian
act for the preservation of fish in the Merri.
mac River