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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

NAvAL,-We learn, says the Alta CalVor-
MIA, that Captain Farragut, the senior com
manding officer at the Navy Yard, Mare Island,
received orders last mail, from Commodore
Mervin of the Pacific squadron, to fit out the
U. S. steamer Massachusetts, with all possible
despatch. Her destination is supposed to be
Panama, to join the frigate Independence, the
flagship of the squadron, at present looking
after our interest there. The Massachusetts,
lately returned from fourteen months cruise
on the coast of Oregon and Washington Terri
tories, where she has been employed in opera
ting against the Indians in that quarter The
sloop of war Decater, 16 guns, at last accounts,
was at Callao and the St. Marys, % guns at
San Juan. These vessels, together with the
sloop of-war John Adams, also carrying %
guns, are shortly expected to rendezvous at
Panama. The squadron will remain there un-
til the settlement of our complex affairs with
the New Granadian Government, and be on
hand in case an emergency should arise re-
quiring their services.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

MYSTERIOUS DEATH-The San Andreas cor
respondent of the San joaquin Republican
gives an account of the sudden death of Mr..
George Leonard, proprietor of a lager beer sa-
loon in that place. The doctor says he died
of apoplexy, but many think he poisoned him
self lie and his wife lived unhappily together /;
a separation was agreed upon, but they could
not arrange about the children, of whom there
were several. Finally the woman started out
with her boy; the husband followed, but soon
dropped, and in few minutes expired. Mr..
L. was German, and was formerly from Up
per Calaveritas.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27
Mariposa 9emotrat.
WEDNESDAY MORNING
Later from Guaymns-Furthcr Particulars of
The CnVorcn MASSACRE.

Later from Guaymns-Further Particulars of
the Cavorca Massacre.
By the arrival of the Brig Monterey at San
Francisco on Thursday afternoon, from Quay
mas, the Eoening Ledger received the follow
ing additional facts, and confirmation of the
massacre of Crabb and his party at Cavorca :
1t now appears that the sudden termination
OF the enterprise was owing to an accident
which no foresight could prevent The pur-
port of Crabbs letter to the Prefect of Altar
was no sooner made known to the inhabitants
of that place than they commenced operations
to exterminate the expedition. The most in
tense excitement was created throughout the
country, and a large force was soon ready to
commence hostties.
The Americans were fully aware of the fate
intended for them, and resolved upon the most
desperate means TO gain at least an apparent
advantage in the outset; they commenced the
engagement, and fell back upon the house
which they had fortified, and from which they
continued to fire upon the enemy with great
effect and with but little danger to themselves.
The Mexcans had fifteen killed and twenty-six
wounded, before the Americans had lost a man,
and it is doubtful what might have been the
result even with the great odds on the Mexican
side, had no accident occurred to decide the
fate of the little band inside the building.
Notwithstanding that every precaution was
used to preserve the building from taking fire,
the roof caught in several places at once and
the flames spread rapidly. There was no alter
native but to blow off the roof, and General
Crabb gave orders accordingly TO effect this
quantities of gunpowder were thrown into the
flames But the work could not be accom-
plished in time to prevent the disaster which
was apprehended. Red hot cinders were fall
ing in every direction, and although the men
worked with the energy of despair to preserve
the magazine, it took fire and blew up, twenty
five men losing their lives by the explosion.
Quite a number were disabled by the explo-
sion and without ammunition or the hope
of succor, there was nothing left for them but
to surrender. OF the fifty-nine who escaped
the explosion, the life Of but one, boy of four
teen years of age, was spared The rest were
shot, together with twelve others who had been
taken prisoners while coming to the assistance
of Crabb's party. The execution took place
on the 7th of April.
Capt Walsh states that the greatest excite
ment prevailed in and about Guaymas, in an
ticipaton Of filbuster visitations.
There are between 800 and 600 troops at
Guaymas, ready to operate against any expe-
dition for the invasion of the country.
The inhabitants look upon all Americans
and American vessels with suspicion, and Capt
Walsh had some difficulty in obtaining his bal.
last. But for his acquaintance with the Cap.
tain of the port, his vessel would undoubtedly
have been seized.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL CoMMITTEE.-At
a meeting of the Democratic State Central
Committee, held at the city of San Francisco,
on Wednesday, the Goth day of May, 1857,
pursuant to call, it was
Resoiued, That the next Democratic State Conven-
tion be hoen at the city Of Sacramento on Tuesday,
the l4th day Of July next and that the basis Of
presentation be as follows, viz: one delegate from
every county at large and delegate for every two
hundred Democratic votes cast, and one delegate for
every fraction over hundred Democratic votes cast
for any Democratic State officer at the last general
eection-the Presidential Electors being considered
for the purposes Of this resolution State Officers
II was further
Resoiped, That a committee Of three be selected 10
canvass the official returns in the Office Of the Secreta-
ry Of State, and make up and publish the apporon-
ment of the delegates according to the basis Of repre-
sentation adopted
Messrs. Thomas, Moore and Redington were
selected as the committee The Committee
then adjourned, to meet at the call of the
Chairman. A. REDINGTON,
Chairman Dem. State Central Committee.
p. X. WooDsIDE, Secretary.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

DRowNED.-on the 9Th inst Mr. Henry Sam
mis-, in attempting to cross the Sacramento
river, near Portuguese Flat, in canoe, was
drowned Mr.. S. was from Ohio, where he
leaves wife and family
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

The CoLLEoToRsmP.-The resignation of
Mr. Latham, as Collector of the Port of San
Francisco, takes place on the 30th of June,
the end of the fiscal year, and not upon the
1st as has been stated.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

GREASY PRoFITs.-0ne house in Louisville
has cleared no less than $500, 1000 during the
last season in the pork trade another,
$2Os,ooo; another si5O,ooo; and several
$l00, 900 each.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

RATES OF PAssAGE-The rates of passage
by the P. NJ. Steamship Sonora, which sailed
from San Francisco on the Goth inst, were =
FIRST cabin 1915; second do, 1926 and steer
age, $3.50. We understand that charge of
one per cent is added to meet the State capi-
tation charge upon emigrants.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27
Conetablo,e saloe..

DY VIRTUE OF FIVE CERTAIN EXECUTIONS TO ME
ID issued under Eve several Judgments rendered the
the 9th of April 1851 in the Court Of A. f. Washburn,
Justice OF the Peace for Township No Three Marposa
County, State Of California
One In favor Of W. r. Shaw and against Charles Jarard
Tor the Of hundred aud niue so 100 dollars with in
terest and costs
One in favor Of W. r. Shaw assignee, &c against James
Michael for the Of hfy dollars with interest and
costs
in favor of Shaw Co.. and against Michael Randall
and Jarrad for the of thywo dollars with interest
and costs.
One in favor Of Shaw Co.. against H. Michael and J.
Randall for seventywo 36l0O dollars with interest and
costs
And one in favor of W r. Shaw, assignee, &C. against
Michael Randall Co. for the of hundred and fifty
four 90 100 dollars with interest and costs-al dated May
I'd, 1851
have seized and in each levied upon all the rights
titles and interests Of the several above named defendants
in and to certain Mining Claim Sherocks Flat in the
aforesaid County fronting the Merced River and run
ming back to the mountains being the claim heretofore
known the property Of Michael Randall Co.,nnd on
WEDNESDAY May 9th 1857 between the hours Of 10 A.
NJ and NJ at the Court House door Of the aforesaid
County will offer and successfully sell at public auction ia
the highest bidders all the rights titles and interests Of the
defendants In each Of the above named judgments in the
above described property much thereof will satisfy
said several judgments and costs respectively.
9S- Terms Of sae-CASH. g. STIRLING,
m6-3t Constable Township No. Three
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27
FREIGHT. FREIGHT. FREIGHT
AT
~ II T. ID u CED RICE s. 90

rINHE UNDERSIGNED BEGs RESPECTFULLY TO STATE
that from and after this date, and until further notice,
he will forward Merchandise and other Goods by first class
Mule and Ok Teams to Marposa and vicinity at the follow
ing reduced rates Of freight viz:
For heavy Goods Groceries Provisions Liquors. etc, by
Mule Teams. cts. per ID.
Ok Teams.... .....................14 cts. per ID.
For Case or Dry Goods, and others Of bulky
nature small lots etc. Mule Team to Il cts. per ID.
Ok Team. TO "a cts. per lb.
Rates Of Freight 70 Hornitas and other the Mari
posa line proportionately cheap.
In addition offer the advantages of correctness Dispatch
and security agast losses damages Goods in transit
Storage in Fireproo Brick building for all Goods
signed tony care, fRfE OF CHARGE
~ Orders from the country faithfully and promptly at
tended to
BS- Bona de references given in all when
stockton, May ia, 1857. (m2Od) u. }. oUI.lAHAN.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

No PAY.-The Supervisors of Ell Dorado
county have determined that jurors and wit
nesses in criminal cases can receive no pay for
their services, time or travelling expenses, in
that county
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

LATER FROM UrAH.-By the arrival Of Mr.. Thomp
son. expressman at Sacramento, we have dates from
Salt Lake to the 25th Of April twentyfour days later
than last advances We copy from the Sacramento
Union:
On Saturday, the 10th May, just before Mr. Thomp
son left the Mormon Station party Of ten arrived
there from Great Salt Lake City which place they left
on the 25h Of -twentyfour days later than our
former adyices. The party consisted Of Kempton and
brother, from Bear River in this State Merkley and
Baker, of Carson Valley; Price of Washoe Valley and
Missionaries their way to the Sandwich Islands
Mr.. Kempton had with him three wagons and nineteen
horses in fine condition. which he was taking TO his
rancho on Bear River. They passed, on the Humbolt,
party with fifteen wagon from Great Salt Lake, on
their way 10 Carson Valley and three droves Of cattle
designed for this State. They intended 10 move in a
few days.
By this arrival we have additional news from Salt
Lake The Discussions among the Mormons had come
to an issue Three hundred Of those who had become
disguised with the rule Of Brigham Young, who 60
there by the appelaton Of "Apostates had left for
the Atlantic States. Two of the Apostates had also
arrived in Carson Valley, having run away from Salt
Lake on the 9Th of April. and Bear River, near
by, to make good their escape They TIL some hard
stories about the condition of the Saints. According
10 their accounts there are six thousand Aposates at
Great Salt Lake who are in constant fear of band
of bravadoes employed by Brigham Youn, known as
the " Destroying Angels" They say that dead bodies
constantly found about that place, and that while
the Mormons attribute their murder to the Indians,
the Aposiates believe they are murdered by the De
stroyng Angels" They also represent that the lead.
ing Mormons preach openly against permitting any
women children 10 leave there.
Kempton's party was accompanied the first day as
far out Bear River by President Brigham Young
On the 2Gth of April he left them for the North n-
tending to go by Fort Hall to Salmon River in Oregon
Territory. His object to look out for new sta.
ton in that country. Whether he preparing to
remove there himself or not was not known.
At Great Salt Lake there had been little or no money
during the winter Wheat selling at 81 per bushe
and good cattle very cheap for cash. Provisions
were plentiful. train Of forty hand-cars, with three
missionaries to each cart had left for the States and
President fpung had sent forty tons Of flour to sup
ply his statAs between that place and the Missouri
River.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27
NJ O tt I Q II
So THE SUBSCRIBER ANNOUNCES TO THE
Public that he is prepared to
RA CHI ANIMALS,

On his Hay and Grain Ranches, which are possessed
of an abundance Of FEED and WATER, and are en-
trely fenced in therefore possessing advantages for
Ranch is located in Burns Valley threefourths of a
mile above Quartzburg the Stage Road leading to
Mariposa [alul f. G. BARTON.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

AssAULTING THE CHINEsE.--Last week some
robbers entered a Chinese store in Dutch Ra-
vine, Placer county, tied the occupants togetb
er by their tails, and proceeded to rifle the
premises. They succeeded in finding and car
rying away about $4,000 in money. The Chi
nese know the rascals, but their evidence being
invalid, no steps can be taken for arrcsting the
robbers
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27
Tnr srrAn WAeor.-The sacramento nem

THE STEAM WAGoN.--The Sacramento Item
gives an interesting description of the Overton
Steam Wagon, now being constructed in that
city. The machine, when completed, will be
nominally of ten and half horse power but
practically of much greater capacity. The en-
tire length of the wagon bed will be % feet,
and the width n feet It will be run upon
four wheels of feet in diameter, 18 feet apart
from centre to centre, and nine feet apart in
width The frame work is supported by
leather and steel springs. This frame supports
a boiler of II feet in length and feet in diane.
ter, in front of which is a water tank, to con-
tain 500 gallons of water. The station of the
"pilot' is in front of theboiler, and his duty is
to steer the wagon. The position of the engi-
neer is at the hind end of the boiler, at which
the fuel is carried and the fires are kindled.-
On each side of the boiler is a cylinder which
by their action through crank and cog-wheels,
turn an eccentric shaft beneath the bed, by
which eight substantial "legs" are made to
"walk." They raise and descend alternately,
four of them always being on the ground at
once. They are set at the proper angle, so
that with each revolution of the shaft the en-
tire power of the steam is applied to pushing
the wagon forward. These legs are hollow,
and contain india rubber cushions, for the pur-
pose of preventing jarrng 1t is firmly be-
lieved by Mr.. Overtou, that these wagons can
be made available even in our mountains, for
hauling heavy loads. Gentlemen of ample
means arc ENGAGED In the enterprse
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

STEAMER PAPERS, for sending to the Atlantic
States or Europe Tin wrapper postage paid) will be
kept on the counter, at 25 cents per copy.
California Daily or Weekly Papers furnished ov the
single copy or by the week.
Orders for such Books or Articles are not hand
will be received and promptly attended to. Jystf
Marip0sa July 8, 1856. j. b. CONDOR.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

A WAL FROM CoLUMBIA.-Many of the i'll
fated gentlemen who perished at Cavorca re-
sided in the town of Columbia, in Tuolumne
county The Columbian thus speaks of the
massacre: "With sad heart we are called
upon to record the untmely fate OF the brave
and noble men who short time since left our
State to try and better their fortunes in Sonora
The scene Of men dying on the field of battle,
when the hot blood is rushing through the
veins and they expecting the fate of warriors
can be looked at calmly and with resignation !;
but to see them butchered in cold blood like
dogs, and to have indignity heaped upon the
remains of what was once high-spirited hu-
manty, stirs up feelings of revenge in friends,
and exctes pity for the object and disgust to-
wards the perpetrators, even in enemies Mex
leo is noted for brutality, but no act that she
has ever committed can compare in cruelty
with this last fiendish atrocity. Fifty-eight
men, after surrendering and laying down their
arms, with the white flag flying at the front Of
their column, were seized, bound and shot,
This may be in accordance with the law Of ma
tons, but the last act of the drama would give
South Sea Islander eclat in his own country,
and supersedes all our former ideas of the hor-
rible. The leader Of the unfortunate party-a
man beloved by all who knew him-was tor.
tured and brutally murdered by these Mexican
wolves, amid howlings that would have been q
feature in Pandemonium and sone of his poor
wounded companions, unable 70 help them
selves, were slain on American soil, and their
bodies left to feed the better portion of Mexi
can creatures. With some of the i'll starred
party we were acquainted, and our eyes moisten
as we call to mind the parting with the 0xleys
Taylor, Hoyt, Giion, Watts, Carter, Wilson,
Coates and Allen, for they were men to be
respected and beloved. Buoyant with hope
and expectation, they pledged their lives to the
enterprise, and the pledge has been required
The soil Of an infamous country has drank
their blood, and relatives and friends mourn
and refuse to be comforted because they are
not Columbia has lost some of her Jewels
and the State some Of her brightest stars
May the penalty required Of the ruflianly COW
ards who consummated the decd be fearful y
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

~ One Of the Partners will remain in San Francisco to
forward Goods and attend to all business connected with the
Store at this place [m13-tfl c., S. 4 co.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

N. B.. GOLD DUST TAKEN IN EXCHANGE,
AT THE HIGHEST PRICES.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-05-27

p. s.-We have established n Store at Aqua
Frowhere the kind Of Goods will be sold and the
advantages afforded to purchasers in Marposa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-24
Brooklyn city News.

The UsrED srArrs srEAnHIn MrsnsrPRI AoeorSp.-
An zccaen, occurred 10 The United States steamship Mis-
sispp eslefday afternoon she clearing from tho
dock at the Navy Yard The tide high and stormy and
the veeei forced against gas wharf ~hcFe
che IT. One OF wheoh broken, the shan shat
tered and her stern dsmsged She laid In q very prcca
Iiuos position for time csreenipg one side. Too
steam tugs put into requsltou aid she ~ ORA rn
Off and taken back 10 The yard for repairs, - vii
take rene tsDe. and therefore d. lay her oonh nned
crube. while III the dock OF her sailors ned
10 get on shore. He pursued BY nu nber = per-
cons no appeared cover his and he escaped
Previous striking the dock the steamship into
other vessel and damaged her coosdersoy
IprIuKD-The body Of the who died st The Ninth
pre,inct station house Wednesday yesterday den
tiled by bis friends Robcrt weber He . native
of Germany has been In this country for about
year. He le wife and Two ohiidreS In the Old Country
He lately res ded No So Chatham street, and sscu
for liquor merchant In William street rne Coronsr's
jury brought in verdict Of death from oompscsson II
the BRAIN"
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The Rational tAnaeric~n) Executive Com
lnltfep.

loC7svuls, July Is 1857.
GEsrKSES-Al the members OF the American National
Executive Committee VINO have communicated with mo
have expressed the desire THAI Hon. jacob Bro Of PHI
aaelpha, shall be the chairman. The committee " -
ftllows:-
hon. Jacob Broone, Chairman, Philadelphia, Penn
Hon Autncny Kennedy. Baltimore. Nd.
hon II Winter Davis, Baltimore, Nd.
Hen. A b Ely, Boston, Saas
Hon. W. Smith, Fayeite q ii Ala.
Vespasisn Ellis, Washington City.
Hen j. Scott Harrison, Cincinnati Ohio. ~
Hon A II Il Stewart, Richmond. Va
Jas W. Barker. New York city, N Y.
Hoo Erastos Brooks, New YORK, ". Y.
james Bahop, Newark, N ].
Hon KeDre b Ray nor, Raleigh, " c.
Hon. Zolli offer, Nashville, Tenn.
The Chairman Of the committee will communicate Win
the different mbers ascertain their views Of The
time and place Of their hrss meeting
BLANrON DUNCAN,
Cor SEQ. National American Council.
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INFORMANT SURGICAL 0PKRArroS~-The Alexan-
dr'a Gdsa notices an operation performed by Dr.. Jonn
Richards, OF Washington CIV upon lad ten years old
who the subject Of anchyosis OF tho eisJw nt tho
right having been stiened In straight po,ion add
consequently nearly useless Tho object Of Nc operation
being the creation Of artificial Joint, ihs bones wefo
divided ., the elbow, and piece taken from each srcu-
lstipg surface II was successfully performed, and tho
effort TO movable and useful joint rs thoughts
whl be perfectly attained.
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Tur OVERLAND MII.-Mr. Mason, who IL to take
charge 81 the overland mail TO san Diego, vas 10 san An
tonic Texas on the Lat instant, making preps anons u
star, ON III, Oh The mail uu San Diego IS % leave
the same davs frem AoOno, Wa tue On ard 2ih
OF Jolly ana semi monthly thereafter. STAG % with bs pu
On The route ss tson he NAL sAtter shall CAL i0r H.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

XNHERkAs, LATrERs OF AparsrsrR ArIoN o. no
w ns cum tessaento anreNo W the estate ot Wttn
Il Eewb0.d. iae OF DE city n Philadelphia. Dc ased
granted me Undersigned pers>ns ~dehst 70 s.d
estate requested 70 msse payment ard hove aagtls
cisms sgsirsi be ssme N present hem ~ WARnkisN u.
AcAIlIsfk6, Administrator, ~ s0uh Mn street. ge1A
aaI.AA
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COAL.

f,oIr-pFsr RID ASH sTOvr Ann goa. AND
ah e a3 range and furnace icresned AID delivered a.
s. q per rom yerts corner King and Sreen ca l6
iu ,op ard 81 cana streets, near Alien
N"' MATHEW CLtvryr
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INtFII1Il NNNNt
WIN. LLOYD GARRISON.


Whereas must be oovions 10 MI, that the American
Union s becoming mors and more diyided BY slavery
two distinct and an,agonisc nations whom
harmony impossbe and ordinary intercourse "a
becoming dangerous
And whereas slavery has gained entire cnirol over
the three branches Of our national excessive
Judiciary and legslstve has Interpreted the ooastu
ton 70 deny the right OF Congress 70 ,sh freedom
10 the Territories, and By the process has
moved ell egsl protection from large portion OF tie poo
pie OF The free States, snd has inflicted many times and
pbces ouusges far greater than those which our father
rose IN arms 70 repel
Ana shortas there probability thai the future
WILL in these pects, be different from tho past, uodef
o1lsUpg State relations
Ire undersigned respectfully invite their fellow citseri
81 the ffte States 80 meet IN convention at -, IN Ocu
ber 1851 t0 consider the prec,lcsbhy prcbablV aou
expcdieucy ~ separation between The free AM sN
States aud 70 take such other as the conon
The uaes may require.
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It,mr,rv or sr,E,Tospsss.-In the Superior

LIABILITY OF STAKEHOBDsss.-ln the superior
Court this morning Chief Justice Nelson delivered &C
opinion on the queson-Can Stockholders be made N
refund money on the result 81 TIE charge OF the
Court 10 me e6cchst all such vseers we're In hls
state Illegal and that the losing party could recover ~
the stakeholder n he uOteCd OF thelr intention 70
from their gina bargain al any time before he
actually Paid the money r. however, he paid over the
sekes 70 the winner before sny such nooe vas received
from tho ioers 81 he cauno b. held ha0ls Tho oue
acr one Of much interest 10 hc sp9zdrg world B0,oH
Journal