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San Andreas independent., 1857-04-18
SOUTH FORK mHNING LAWS.

A A MEETING of the Miners assembled at
IN the house of Mr. Mark McNicholas, No
vember 4th, 1851, it was unanimously agreed
that Mr.. James Coogan be nominated President,
and Mr.. John Hogan, Secretary And then and
there the following resolutions were formed and
agreed to:
ARTICLE /. All old claims are to be fully in
sured to the companies owning them, provided
they have been worked by the same compa-
nies the previous season, and that the same old
companies intend to work same claims the ensu-
ing season, so far as river claims are concerned
and not otherwise.
ART. 2. All old claims are fully acknowl-
edged in their full extent, and said claims are
to be respected by having them recorded.
ART. 8. All river claims are to extend two
hundred feet long to each man, together with
the bed bar and banks, if any, of the river, ta-
ken up after this date.
ART. 4. All claims can be secured from the
time the river gets high or from the time Mi
ners are set idle by high water, until the 18th
of June, by having notice posted on said claim
and having it recorded; and after the 18th of
June, said claim must be worked, or have the
notice renewed every third day
ART. 5. All surface claims are to be same
size, say two hundred feet long by one hundred
feet wide to each man.
ART. g. All tunnel claims are to be one
hundred feet wide through the hill; and all
shaft or deep claims are to be one hundred feet
square to each man.
All these laws to take effect from this date,
and to stand permanent until such time as
majority of the miners think proper to have
them repealed.
All these laws to extend to the junction of
the South Fork and North Branch of the Gala
veras river, and to extend up SO high as Spen-
GERS Bar, and no further
JAMES COOGAN, President.
JOIN HOGAN, Secretary.
MARX McNIcHoLAs, Recorder. jan 24-3m-3o~
San Andreas independent., 1857-04-18

neA- All letters inclosing $40 will receive,
prompt attention. Office hours from A. NJ.
to P. n. Address,
dec 2o-3m j. C. YOUNG. ND.
San Andreas independent., 1857-04-18
NEW DRrss.-The sacramento U,,;on Of Mon

NEW DREss--The Sacramento Union, of Mon
day morning, April 18th, TMr. VIM. II. Denig is
the San Andreas Agent comes to US in an en-
tire new dress, and presents an appearance of
which the proprietors may well " feel proud"
The Union is the neatest as well as the very
best daily paper in this State, and we join the
editor in saying % that it will suffer nought IN
comparison with the first papers OF the United
States" The Union has always been high-toned
in its principles and consistent in its leading
editorials, showing singleness of purpose and
purity of action rarely found in California news
papers; its abstract of Legislative and Supreme
Court proceedings have always been elaborate
ly and ably reported another feature worthy
of commentator, is the publication of all the
State laws, as soon as signed by the Governor.
Such of these laws as relate to and interest
Calaveras County, we have published, and
through oversight, without due credit-a neg
lect we shall avoid in future. The important
laws headed "Act concerning the Revenue of
the County of Calaveras," and the Act con-
cerning persons under Sentence of Imprison-
ment," are copied from the Union
San Andreas independent., 1857-04-18
IMPORTANT to Mners, Trorelers. &.

IMPORTANT to Miners, Trareleys. DC
There is malady of deeper Importance.
either in a medical or moral point of view. to
which the human family is more liable, than
that arising from impure connections
AS a medical man, it is the duty of every
physician to look at disease as it affects health
and life, and his sole object should be to mit-
gate, as far as lies in his power, the bodily suf
tering. Human nature at best is but frail: all
are liable to misfortune.
OF all the ills that affect man, none are more
terrible than those of a private nature. Dread
ful as 1T is III the person who contracts it
frighttul as are its ravages upon his constitu
ton, ending frequently in destruction and n
loathsome grave, 1t becomes of still greater i'm
portance when it is transmitted to innocent off,
spring. Such being the case how necessary it
becomes that every one having the least reason
to fear that they have contracted the disease.
should attend to it at once, by consulting some
physician, whose respectability and education
enables him to warrant safe, speedy and per-
manent cure. In accordance with this necessi-
ty. DIR. YOUNG feels called upon to state
that by long study and extensive practice, he
has become perfect master of all those diseases
which come under the denomination of yenereal
and having paid more attention to that branch
than any other physician in the United States,
he feels himself better qualified to treat them.
Syphilis IN all its FORMS such as Swelling of
the Groins, Ulcers, Ulcers in the Throat, Sec
ondary Syphilis, Cutaneous Eruptons, Ulcera-
tlons, Tertiary Syphilis, Syphilis in Children
Mercurial Syphilitic Affections, Gonorrho.a,
Gleet, Structures, False Passages, Inflammation
of the Bladder and PROSTATE Glands, Excoria-
tons, Tumors, Pustules, ETC., are as familiar to
him as the most common things of daily obser-
vation.
The Doctor effects cure in recent cases in
few days, and finds no difficulty in curing those
OF long duration, without submitting the pa
tent to such treatment as will draw upon him
the slightest suspicion, or obIige him to neglect
his business, whether within doors or without.
The diet need not be changed, except in cases
of severe inflammation. There are in California.
patients, amounting to over two thousand in
the past year, that could furnish proof of this;
but these are matters that require the incest
secrecy, which he always preserves.
All letters inclosing $40, will be promptly
attended to. Office hours from A. a., to s
p. N. Address J. G. YOUNG, MD.
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SUMMONS.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, Coun-
- ty Of Calaveras

~ - Ck OSGaaaV Gigs
In the District Court Of the FyttA Judicial Dis
trict.
John Sinclair, plaintiff u.s. Thomas B. Wade,
John Hanson, Albert G. Lawrence & George
Bowen, partners in business, under the firm
name and style of Wade, Hanson L Co., de-
PENDANTS.
Action brought in the District Court of the
Fifth Judicial District, and the Complaint filed
iii the County of Calaveras, in the Office of
the Clerk of said District Court.
The People of the State of California send
greeting: TO Thomas B. Wade, John Hanson,
Albert G. Lawrence & George Bowen, defend
ants-You are hereby required to appear in an
action brought against you by the above named
plaintiff, in the District Court of the Fifth Ju-
dicial District, in and for the County of Gala
veras, and to answer the complaint filed there
in, Ia copy of which accompanies this Sum-
mons,) within ten days, exclusive of the day
of service,) after the service on you of this
summons = if served within this, county; if
served out of this county, but within this Ju-
dicial District, within twenty days. OF. if served
out of said district then within forty days-or
judgment by default will be taken against you.
The said action is brought to recover of you
the sum of six thousand dollars, principal, with
interest thereon, from the first day OF May, A.
D. 1856, at the rate of two and one-half of one
per cent per month upon a promissory note,
and the sum of two hundred and forty dollars
for exchange upon the same from Mokelumne
Hill to the city Of New York, and the sum of
four dollars and sixty-eight cents, costs Of pro-
testing the said note, and to obtain decree
and Judgment for the sale of a certain bridge,
known as the Middle Bar Bridge, situated in
said county, mortgaged by Thomas B. Wade to
the plaintiff to secure the payment of said prom
issory note, as set forth and described in said
complaint; all of which will more fully appear
upon reference thereto and if you fail to appear
and answer the said Complaint as above re-
CURED the plaintiff will take judgment against
you, for the sum of six thousand dollars and
interest thereon, from the first day of Nav, A.
d. 1856, at the rate of two and one-half per
cent. per month, and the sum Of two hundred
and forty dollars for exchange thereon, and four
dollars and sixty-eght cents, costs of protesting
and decree Of sale of said mortgaged premises
and costs of action.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the
... District Court of the Fifth Judicial
= 6 District, this 18th day of January, in
the year of our Lord. one thousand
eight hundred and fifty-seven.
n. L. BROUCHTON, Clerk
BRocKwAY & GATEwooD, Att'ys for prtf
STATE or CALIFORNIA,
County Of Calareras,
\ true copy of the original summons of the
within stated actcn as appears file in my
office. Attest:
H.. n. L. BROUGHTON, Clerk
January 4tb 1S5T ion i2,,
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Among the great schemes of imnr

Among the great schemes of improve
ment going on in New York, is the con-
templated suspension bridgesover the East
river to Brooklyn, which it is estimated
will cost So, 600, 900, and yield nett in
come of 100000 per annum. It will be
two hundred feet high in the centre
San Andreas independent., 1857-04-18
VOLCANO. July o1st a5e

VOLCANO, July 21st, $50.
DR.. You've Feeling grateful to YOU for yopr
kindness and skill in removing from nv BODY
the effects of a most loathsome disease under
which had been laboring for the mast FIVE
years, deem it my duty-not only to Won A. >,
physician but for the benefit of all nerso,s
VINO may be laboring under similar aflictiops
thus publicly to express my gratitude
had very little confidence left when frst oo,,
Cd on you, having chosen several eminent nh.
sielans IN this State, all to no purpose. The;r
advice and medicines done me no GOOD ~.
ever. read your advertisements with fo.,;sa..
OF mlstrust, but they described NV feelngs 3,
faithfully, that | resolved at once 70 cos,s,,I.
you which did, and only regret that ls
not done so before as it would have baen
saving to me of hundreds of dollars 7 ~.
ever will not regret the past, but will loolr ;ov-
fully to the future, knowing that shonld I o.
any of my friends need medical assistance
shall always find one in whom can tr,st
am now on my way to the States. | shall re-
turn IN a few months with my family. when 7
hope shall find you enjoying health and pros
perlty, which you so richly deserve, that your
life and health may be spared for long while
for the benefit Of suffering humanity.
With many obligations, / remain, very re-
spectfully, your obedent servant.
L. R. REMERTON.
70 !. G. Young, A d., corner Of Montgomery
ana Cal.fornia streets, San Francisco.
San Andreas independent., 1857-04-18

nea- The Boston Post, of recent date, has
the following statement of the insurance ac-
count of a California shoe house for three years,
from October lst, 1853, to October lst, 1856,
which it says may be relied on:
Oct /, '53, to Oct. /, '54-am't prm's S24, ,54O.56
Oct. /, "a, to Oct. l, '55-- :" l7,335.00
Oct /, '55, to Oct. l. So /" l5,722.77
Total, ,5ss.33
By amount paid for losses, as well
rs general averages same time 5,770.34
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-07-18

SENATOR WILSON GIPSEY.-We know
already that Senator Benjamin of louisiana
was jew, bat we did not know that Sena-
tor Wilson Of Massachusetts, was Gipsey
So it seems. An exchange says:
:" We are told or very good authority that
Senator Wilson Of Massachusetts,, is If gip-
sy origin. Let nobody think this is a joke
There is in Great Burlington, Y. H., set
ticmeut of these children of tie orient. who
went there at an carly day. They have
from the beginning been what they are now,
4 community Of basket makers. Wilson is
the son Of one Of these gypsy mothers. His
name was originally Cslcbrook. But he has
seen fit, for private reasons, to change it 10
Wilson. Wilson has an energy and talent
which have lifted him from poverty and OBJ
security into his present proud position
With the shrewdness and cunning OF his
race, he has seen the GrGilu6ilfy Of aboli-
tioniSm, and awaited himself Of it, The re-
suits are as we sec How curious that a
gypsy should occupy the seat which It used
once in Ea-~achIsct TO be thought that
nobody could tia bat those in whose vein.
coursed the hood Of some fine Cd English
gear,cinau.'"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-07-18
did Folks pic Me.

After all that has been said in relation to
splendid entertainments, the old folks pic
mic of Thursday, the 9th, stands yet unri-
vailed. This festival took place at the De
Bolt Springs, situated some eight miles from
Ottawa, in beautiful and secluded spot,
which is noted not only for its beauty and
magnificence, but also for its splendid
springs of sulphur water. 1.-The day APP
pointed was fine, not a cloud was to be seen
the beautiful warm and majestic sun shone
forth in splendor and magnifcence, cool
and gentle breeze famed by-enough to
make everything pleasant and beautiful
Never did l behold nature where she looked
so lovely; and when we passed along into
the open and beautiful country, to cast my
eyes along, on the large and splendid prair-
les OF the H., to see the grain which was
shooting forth into ripeness, the tall wav-
ing corn gave indication, not only Of beau
tiful and health growing climate, but also of
an industrious and enterprising people. As
our journey was Slow on account Of Of our
heavy load, had a most delightful oppor-
tunity Of beholding all the beauties connect
ed with this excursion but we will pass by
all tribes and come to something Of more
importance. At the hour of about twelve,
we reached the beautiful and delightful spot
where we were to encamp for the day. I'm
mediately on our arrival, we assembled
around spring Of cool sparkling water,
which gushed between some large rocks
that looked as though they were endeavor-
ing to hide its beautiful waters; but all to
no purpose-it boiled up and seemed to
smile at our visit. We took long and re-
freshing drink at this spring Of health, and
then commenced setting the table Of tables
for, can safely say, without hesitation that
after visiting all the first class hotels and
steamboats, in this, or any other country, if
you had seen the neatness Of its tables, the
order, the variety Of Injuries, &c, you
would have been forced to exclaim-that it
was the most splendid Of entertainments
After feasting on the luxuries before US, we
strolled about the forest, some visiting a
place where the Indians had once buried
their dead; some sheltering themselves be-
meath the shadow Of some lofty oak, which
lowered its branches high in the air; some
amusing themselves By sailing up and down
the river; others by singing and coversa-
ton; others, who were more daring and
courageous, were tndeayoring TO keep
large drove Of pigs from eating up our pro-
VISIONS, while others, more patriotic, and
sensible, were making speeches in regard to
the Indians, when they first came to this
country, which were got up in grand and
eloquent style, and which did honor to the
occasion. Soon the shades Of evening be-
gan to throw its mantle Of darkness around
US, and we were obliged to leave for our re-
speGtiye homes. SPECTATOR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-07-18
NEW York Police TRouBLEs--The par

NEW YORK POLICE TRoUBLEs.--The par
tisan Legislature of the last Know Nothing
Legislature of New York, by which set of
K n officers was forced, against its Twill,
upon democratic city, is resulting in every
thing that is deplorable and unfortunate
The New York Courts have generally deci-
ded in favor Of the constitutionality of the
Legislature act, and the old police have re-
tired and given place to the new; but the
populacc hostility to police thus forced
upon the city is SO great, that the new Of
ticialS are utterly powerless, enid the odium
and contempt with which they are every
where met The new police, on the other
hand, are attempting to maintain their au-
thorty by calling to their aid strong mill
cary force, The natural result Of this is re-
sistance, and daily riots and outbreaks in
every quarter of the city The following
Geographic despatch, dated July 14th, is but
specimen of column Of dispatches that
daily appear in the Geographic reports:
The rioters of the 18th Ward are making
extensive preparations for a renewal of the
conflict tonight, and an incendiary hand
bill is circulating mass meeting to put
down the Metropolitan Police. A meeting
has also been held at the German Theatre
in 4th street, to make arrangements for the
attack. 1t is reported that the rioters have
provided a field piece, and have plenty Of
,muskets and ammunition. The Police Com
missioners are preparing for them at all
points. a force of nearly 5000 policemen
is stationed in the Ward, and three regi-
ments are ordered to report themselves at
their armories at . o'clock
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-07-18

\ Cunous SroRY.-We publish today 4
highly interesting history of slaves strug
gle foI freedom, which we are sure viii be
read with attention. 'oThe subject of this
history, whose original name was fallen,
was taken from Africa by Spanish SLAYER
when only twelve years old. The SLAYER
was captured by British brig-of-war, when
fallen was sent on board the British brig
Peacock, TO serve as cabin boy during the
war Q! 1918. When the Peacock was sunk
by the American schooner Hornet, in 1918,
fallen was sent prisoner of war to Savan-
nan, Ga, where party got control of him,
forwarded a report to Washington that he
was dead, and sold him into slavery After
upwards of forty years servtnde, during
which time he purchased his freedom thrice,
he ct last has escaped from bondage, and
nov, claiming to be 4 British subject, seeks
indemnity at the hands of those who have
so long and 50 unjus,ly held him in servi-
tude-N Y. Tines, l0M.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-07-18

The Chicago Tribune, few days ago, CO.
pied from Hartford paper, an article giving
an account of the arrest Of Geo. S. Fisher,
Esq, of this city, rejecting On him in severe
and scurrilous terms. The article caused
much surprise in this community, where
Mr.. F. has resided nearly ali his life time,
and has always maintained tie reputation of
an honorable man. The following letter
which We find in the Tribune of yesterday
doubtless places the matter in its true light:
OTTAWA, july, 1857.
TO the Editor Of the Ohieago Tribune:
The ,ibelous and scurriious article taken
from the Hartford Times must have been
concocted by that brave and gallant Con-
necticut constable for his own Qualification,
after having been well stuffed by q very
gassy and vain man, and is false as his bor
rowed poetical name. For the whole article
is false as whole, false in detail. false in
beginning and end, and false in all its vile
inuendos. The four thousand dollars did
not belong to Byron, but to orphan children,
own cousins to the Ottawa banker, and by
the request Of relatives, withheld from BY
ron for the sole purpose Of securing so much
to the infants, whose property has been
wasting for some years under the adroit and
peculiar management of this man Byron,
who was never worth five cents in his own
riyht-but has relied upon his address and
black whiskers to fool the widow and cheat
the orphans.
The payment to Byron was fully secured
here, and we were al in hopes that he
might be made to give something better
than straw bail before he could force the
money from the hands Of the Ottawa bank
er. BY the tone Of the article it is easy TO
see tlat Illinois people are all rogues and
barbaIians in the eyes Of this wonderful
Connecticut officer.
The Ottawa banker has not closed lis
business here, but was forced to take sea
voyage for the benefit of his health, and
when he returns from Europe, which viii
be by the first OF October, | trust he viii
be not only able and ready to defend him
self against such libelous articles, but also
to take means to punish the wicked.
Yours, &C., y. y. FISHER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-07-18

MANUFACTURE OF CoUNTERFEIT WNEs.-
The following singular fact is recorded BY
the Paris correspondent Of the Journa! al
Commerce.
Hooking just now at list Of joint stock
companies, was struck with the title Tie
General Company of Fictitious or Counter
felt Vines, formerly sanctioned by the Pre-
feet OF Police. IL is stated in the advertise
ment that 10 grape juice nor alcohol is used;
but the Ingredients are not specified. Tie
capital Of the company is two millions Of
francs tie shares are twenty thousand in
number; the product is sold al from four to
eight sous the quart, and has the taste, the
appearance, and "all the hygienic qualities
Of the good natural wines The company
has been quite successful; the dividends
have been six per cent, besides an adequate
reserve. The wines are subjected to cLeu.i-
cal analysis by authority"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-07-18
SCENE Ar THE CEICER uoUsE.

GEORGE stands leaning the counter looking quite
disconsolate Ed. enters, with NEW Hat on, looking
very much pleased George looks up and the following
conversation issues:
George-iIallo, Ed. New Hat, Ell? Been up to Chi.
cago lately?
h-Why? What the d. makes you think have
been up to Chicago?
Ge0rge-"iiy because you have got New Hat, and
you always buy Hats Chicago together with its
being the latest style, concluded you had been up
Ed must admit you good at guessing but this
time you are quite out OF the way. As for buying my
Hats Chicago when Prescott furnishes az good ua,
if not better of the latest and fashionable style is
unnecessary; besides, George, should patronze Home
CeOrge-(Appearng very much surprised What,
you did not buy that Hat at PEEscoTr's?
Ed-Yesi At +. C. PRFscOlT's.
GeOrge-Well, il that is the case, akes the Hat in his
hand looks at it very closely must have one; this old
Hat Cakes his own in his hand) bought IT c. ". 3
Chicago the last time up aud it is hardly to
be seen.
Exit George and Ed. to PgEscGTIs. George FOX a New
Hat
n B-Hst bought PRgscoTr's Ironed free of charge.
apIil II, lSJ..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-07-18

SUPPOSED MURDERS AT MEREDosIA-On
Tuesday OF last week. the body of woman
was found floating in the river at Meredosia,
wrapped III & sheet, with weights attached
and bearing marks of violence. Suisse
quently, or about the same time, the bodies
of three children were taken from the river,
in the vicinity Of Nap,es-two boys, one
about four, and the other six years old, and
girl apparently about ten. One Of the
boys had both legs inserted in one lee Of his
pautaloons, while the other leg Of the pants
was tied around his neck.
The citizens Of Mcredosil and vicinity i'm
mediately commenced an investigation IN or
der to discover the perpetrators, and suspi-
cion rested on two men residing at Bri =. )
wood yard, between Mered0sia and Boards
town; one an IIishman named James Wat
SOD, the other a Canadian named George
Clayton. The bodies. it is said, CORRESPOND
I'll precisely with the description Of the wife
and children Of one OF these men, and steps
we're taken for their arrest. We learn that
one Of the men has been arrested, but the
other could not b. found, and it was sup
posed by the neiyhbors that the man arrest
el had murdered his comraie 10 prevent him
from tcstliyiug in reference to the other
murders. The murder Of the women and
children is supposed TO have occurred on the
night Of the 2Jth.-JackS9AriN SsHtiHeL