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San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29
VIM. JEFF. GATEwooD.

DEATH FROM SUFFocAT1oN.-Mr. Wm Wilkin-
son, familiarly known as "Kentuck," a miner
on Buena Vista Hill, lost his life by sufocation
on Friday morning. He was lowered into
shaft fifty feet deep, without suspecting the
presence of gas, and his respiration was cut off
suddenly that he fell at once and lost con-
sciousness. His partners made several ineffec-
tual attempts to recover the body, but without
success. They found the shaft so thoroughly
charged with mephytic gas, that it was impos-
sible to breathe at distance of twenty-five
feet from the bottom. At last accounts Friday
evening,) the body had been recovered by
means of throwing water into the shaft, by
which means they were enabled to let down a
man who attached rope to the corpse, but he
was so overcome that it took ten minutes to
restore healthy breathing. Mr.. Wilkinson was
an energetic and very successful miner, had
lived in and about Mokelumne Hill for several
years. and was quiet respectable citizen he
had just finished sinking the shaft in which he
lost his life. He was from Hickman, Ky.-Cal-
aperas Chronicle, 22d inst.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29
The County Judgeship.

lIr. Editor Since my return from Tuolumne
county, learn that it is generally supposed
that am running for County Judge at the
next election. | did have an intention of that
kind when learned that the Democratic County
Convention neglected to nominate County
Judge, upon the supposition that the present
incumbent, Hon. w. w. Porter, could hold his
Office for four years from the last election, at
which time he was elected. was of the opin-
ion then, as | am now, that the officer elected
at this election would hold the ffice-though
he would receive only twenty-five hundred dol
lars year, instead of the four thousand dollars
the present incumbent would get, if he could
hold as if his term commenced before the pas
sage of an act reducing the salary of County
Judge of this county. Others maintain that
the constitution confers, necessarily, term of
four years upon the officer elected, and that the
Legislature has no power to prescribe the time
of its commencement, or regulate the manner of
filling vacancies. In other words, that there is
no such thing as an election to fill vacancy
in that office-that the terms of the office, in
stead of being by fixed periods, are in indirid-
uals. | cannot believe that snch was the inten-
ton of the trainers of our constitution-and it
is not the construction given to it by the Leg
islature, for by an act of the Legislature passed
April 2sth, 1851, entitled g An Act concerning
Offices" sec. l3, it is provided that County
Judges shall be chosen at the general election
in 1853, and every four years thereafter and
sec. 43d provides that whenever vacancy shall
occur in the Office of County Judge the Cover
nor shall fill the same by granting commission
that shall expire at the next general election, at
which election such officer shall be chosen for
the balance Of the unexpired term. I am of the
opinion that the Legislature did not transcend
their constitutional powers in passing the law
but that they acted upon the principle that uni
formity and system is an important considera-
tion in all the business and machinery of gov
ernment-and that terms Of fired periods are
more consistent with the policy of the law, than
terms in ndieiduals. Their only object was to
fix the constitutional terms by regular rccur-
ring periods.
1t is we'll settled principle that the Legis-
lature may do all that is reasonable and lust
not expressly prohibited by the constitution
The Act have referred to is neither unreason-
able or unjust-and, in my opinion, is not in
contravention of the constitution.
shall not run for the Office of County Judge,
for the reason that am reliably informed that
the County Central Committee have seen cause
to place the name of the Hon. w. W. Porter on
the county ticket for the position of County
Judge. | shall not oppose his election.
Most Respectfully Yours, &C.,
VIM. JEFF GATEwooD
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29
From the Columbia Courier Extra.
Tremendous Conflagration.
COLUMBIA IN ASHES

Ffue Men Killed and Many Wounded !-Great
Destruction Of Property Loss orr half
Million Of Dollars.
Last evening. Tuesday, August 25th, about
six o'clock a fire broke out in a Chinese house
on the North side of Jackson street. midway be-
tween Main and Broadway streets, and spread
with fearful rapidity through the wooden build
ings on either side. Every exertion was made
to check it at that poiut, confne it to the
immediate vicinity, but without avail. In a
very brief period the whole northern part of
the town was in flames, and the wind being
from the north the fire ran rapidly toward the
business part, and soon, that also, was involved
in the general confagration.
The burnt district is comprised in the space
between Pacific street on the north, Columbia
street on the east, the main Gulch on the south,
and the west side of Broadway on the west.
Buildings supposed to have been fre-proof,
have disappeared like magic and faith in brick
walls has been shaken.
Eight brick buildings were destroyed. The
most fearful incident was connected with the
burning of Browns store. Great efforts were
made to save it, and Notwithstanding there was
powder in the buildng-several gentlemen were
on the top of it, and many others were standing
around it. Suddenly fearful explosion took
place and the walls were blown down. Five
men were Instantly killed. Their names were
II. N. Brown, VIM. Toomey, ]. NJ. B. Crooks
Dennis Driscoll, Capt Rudolph. Badly hurt
Thomas White, Edward Beason, ]. Knowles, N
B. Gardiner; Messrs. = Pascoe Frank Bartlett
and = Aiken were also slightly injured.
The Courier Office was saved. The material
of the Gazette Office was saved, but the building
was burned. In the Ertra is life-like drawang
of the burnt district, spoke-shaveingly executed,
by J. Heckendorn, Knipheographic Artist"
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29
Republican Convention Prooeea,nss

). Pursuant to call, Republican Mass Convcn-
llon was held at San Andreas on TUESDAY tho
zotn inst. The meeting was called to order hv
=, n,. Farker, and on motion of sIr. Stage. Mr.
EDWARD 7, FItzhenry was chosen Chairman and
Mr. >. N. Parker, Secretary.
motion was made by Mr.. Leayitt of No
Aeiumne Hill, to proceed at once to the nom;-
nation OF full county ticket, which led 70 =
spirited discussion motion carried The fol
lowing nominations were then unan;monsl,.
made: unanimously
For State Senator, W. I. Curtis, Of Amador ).
assemoiymen, Q. B. Powers, of Murphys, Jas.
Stiver, OF Murphys, VIM n. Leavitt. of Mo-
keiumne Hill Sheriff, D. L. milford, of Mokel-
amne Hill; County Clerk, Edward Fitzhenry, of
north \ Branch; Treasurer, f. A. Garland, of
aunnel Ridge; Assessor, Chauncey Johnson of
heynolds Ferry; District Attorney, VIM Highly,
OF Mokelumne Hill; Public Administrator, VIM
l. Dudley, of Mokelumne Hill Coroner, DR.. P
Goodwin, of San Andreas; Superintendent of
Common Schools, Robert Thompson, of Mokel-
umne Hill
The following names constitute the County
Central Committe
Mr.. Sprague, o. B. Powers, j. D. Stage. p
A. Garland and Edward Fitzhenry.
After which the Convention adjourned
EDWARD FITZHENRY. Chm.
s. N. PARKER, Sec'y.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

FROM SAN DIEGO. BY a late arrival from
the southern coast we learn that the pioneer
mail from San Diego to San Antonio, Texas,
left the former place on pack mules on the 9th
inst. The first mail from the other side had
not arrived at San Diego although considera-
bly, over due.
A party Of one hundred convicts, who had
escaped from the penal settlement on Lodman
Island in vessel, had landed at Mediie port
on the Cult of California. Gen. Castro was
making preparations to meet the desperadoes
aed force them into subsection.
The San Diego Herald, of the 18th, learns
from Vallecito that party arrived there direct
from Tucson, who report that band of horse
thieves numbering seven or eight, had mur-
dered six Americans in the vicinity, and taken
possession of their animals and effects.
Quite large immigration is reported on the
way, and many immigrants are settling in the
Gadsden Purchase Water and grass are re
ported to be very scarce.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

A FINANCIAL OPERATIoN.-The law requires
the various county Treasurers of the State to
make semi-annual settlements with the State
Treasurer in person, and allows such officers u
milage to the Capital. In accordance with the
law, says the Sacramento Bee, the Treasurer of
San Diego county, recently presented himself
at the Treasurer's Office, offering to pay over
the sum of S243 %, and demanding as mileage
S3l6, and 500 20 as commissions, auditing,
ETC., making the State indebted to him Sl72 or.
The question naturally arises whether it would
not be better to dispense with collecting taxes
than to have it cost more than is realized from
them.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

where the owner of warrant, {presented to
the Treasurer who refused payment for want of
funds,) subsequently, sold the same to Mr.. Seth
Grout for 40 cts. on the dollar the same ,rarron,
aras received By Mr.. Mdgee and returned canceDsJ
tcitfn fear days afterardrds sriilst Others of ,,
date rere left unpaid. The holder of the war
rant here referred to was ]. N. Bingay. former
ly of the Calaceras Chronicle. On the second
day of December last, II. B. McElhanan, of West
Point drew warrant G, 624, for services. He
presented it to the Treasurer, who replied that
he had no funds subsequently, on the same
day McElhanan sold the warrant to Charles W.
Littler, who afterwards disposed of it, to Seth
Grout On December 4th, Mr.. Magee reported
to the Supervisors, and among others, returned
McElhanan's warrant cancelled, being ques-
toned how he obtained it, he replied that it
had been paid to him by Judge Thompson, for
fees collected in his court; whereas Judge
Thompson had paid him nothing since the date
of his previous report The amount of the
warrants is not large, but is mentioned here to
show that he has redeemed scrip of spectators
and friends, whilst others of prior date have
remained unpaid
Now there must bc-while county issues
warrants and scrip and there are men who are
needy, and others possessed of money-some
speculation in those warrants. But our statutes
make it n criminal offensc for county officer
to be thus engaged, if any one of them is con-
victed-even by implication. If that implica-
ton have facts as above, and others mentioned
in this circular of Mr.. Clark's, then should the
voice of an indignant and outraged community
be heard and their fiat be placed against the
guilty parties
In the same address are two bills of the
Treasurer against the county, and in the pres
rich specimens of the facility with which some
men can q draw blood from tnrnip." One
'item' is noticed. On the l4th day of February,
1857, is found the following:
Expenses to Sonora to raise money to
pay Laforge, 90
A charge for envelopes of which there is
"right smart chance follows, and under the
same date is the following:
Feb. A. Self and horse hire to Sonora
Thus, have laid before your readers some
of the charges mutually made by these gentle
men against each other, and | call upon the
citizens of the county to examine well aud fully
the truth of the charges. Both circulars should
be placed in the hands of every voter in the
county. The statements of both gentlemen
should be carefully weighed-and then let the
honest sentiment Of the people be expressed ut
the balot-box. 4 VOTER
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Convention met pursuant to adjourn.
ment. and being called to order by the Presi
dent, the Committee ON Credentials proceeded
to report, as follows:
Your Committee finding that many Amcri
cans who were present as delegates were with.
out credentials, having held informal priinar,
meetings, would respectfully submit the follow.
ing resolution:
RESOLVED, That all persons wishing success to
the American party be allowed seat in this
Convention.
Which was unanimously adopted.
The Committee on permanent organization
reported as follows For President, Robert
Pope; Vice Presidents, l.. NJ. Schrack and j. o.
Ayres; Secretary, T. W. Brotherton as also
the following resolution:
Resotred That deem it inexpedient to
nominate County Officers, with the exception of
one member of the Assembly.
Adopted.
Assemblyman, and Mr.. James Silver was de-
clared the nominee.
A Central Committee. with power to fill va
cancies, was then appointed:
A. I. Drake, Capt. II. Pope. T.. NJ. Schrack.
J. o. Ayres, F. A. Martin and Dr. PAYNE.
The following resolutions were then offered
and adopted:
Resolred, That we endorse the Platform of
National principles as laid down at the National
Convention, assembled at Louisville June 9TH
1887, and the system of State policy MS enun-
clated by the State Convention, held at Sacra-
mento July 9th, 1857
Resotued, That we heartily ratifv the nomi-
nations made by the State Convention and rec-
ognize in G. w. Bowie an able and efficient
standard bearer of our party.
Resotced, That we use our best endcarors to
preserve the integrity of our party intact. and
for that purpose call upon those who favor our
to unite, in order that we NAV know
our strength, and preserve the organization of
the American party.
heso1oed, That we concur in the nomination
oi I. .. oco.t, Tor State Senator, and give to
our party of Amador County. the assurance ~
our undivided support. y
After which, on motion, the Convention ad-
Journed. 1. w. BRoTHERToN, Secretary.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29
American Convention Proceedings.

The American County Convention assembled
at the knickerbocker Hall, San Andreas, on
Saturday, August 22d, 1857, and having called
Capt. r. Pope to the Chair, and James Barclay
to act as Secretary, proceeded to permanent or
ganizaton. A committee consisting of James
Silver, L. NJ Schrack and DR.. T. W. Brother
ton, were appointed on credentials and A. I.
Drake, w. q. Davidson and ]. w johnson on
permanent officers. The Convention then ad
journcd until o'clock p NJ
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

E- We have used all due diligence, but yet
in vain, to secure for our readers an account OF
the rich quartz, discovered recently, in the Vi
cinity of Angels. II is impossible for US to be
like Hamlets ghost, hic, et ubique; and such
items, we assure those perhaps as much inter-
ested as we are will be gratefully received. 7
We are always son the look out for reliable
mining news, and if what report gives as cur
rent facts, fails to be truth it is not our fault.
We are not responsible for the truth when told
by writer's under the head of Mining News.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

THE PALMER, Cook & Co. JUDGMEsr.-Mr
Hereford, says the Sacramento Bee, has returned
to this city from San Francisco, without having
collected from Palmer, Cook & Co, the S72, 900
for which he went down. We understand that
he gave directions to Sheriff Scanned to close
up the banking house on Monday unless they
pay the money. The "deposits," of course,
will be removed by the proprietors in advance,
and empty vaults will not amount to much, as
we have several of the same sort up at the
Capitol already. Attorney General Wallace is
at San Francisco attending to the matter.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

j. 1ooD NEws.-We learn, with pleasure that
sne agents OF the Nicaragua Steamship Com
pany, IN tnis city, expect to receive instrnction.
~. 'ne NJ. nall winch will be due on Saturday. to
ss ~ .ner steamers IN readiness, so that one NAV
Ssa.a Suns uo"n at least as early as the goth Of
who have been deferred from yisit;ns tpa ~ many
ern States by the high ratss of PASSAGE charraa
oy the Pacific Mail Company. Comnat;t;eu
"iii' OF course, bring down the priccs,-Sn@
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

selves, we are heartily tired and thoroughly
disguised with parties, and did we have it in
our power, would obliterate from the recollec-
ton of the present generation, all remembrance
of political parties and political principles, and
start anew upon the fundamental principles of
government well satisfied that the honesty and
intelligence of the people would SO act as to
start the machinery of government upon sub
stantial and proper basis And until the peo-
pie resolve to act free and independent of party
influence, we have but little hone of a change
for the better
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

SALE OF SrocK-We learn Mr.. Holiday, of
San Francisco, one day this week, on the Big
Tree route, purchased from Mr.. Smith, over
$50, 900 worth of cattle. Six hunded fat cattle
brought $50. per head. Eight head of horses
were also purchased at $3.50 each. This lot of
stock we're of the first that arrived this season.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

The PIONEER CELEBRArIoS.- most o
s sens,Ve arrangements are, we learn, in nrooress
ior the celebration of by the Pioneer sa' k,ess'
1ion Of the Seventh Anniversary of the sSn,;s
sa sion o. California into the Union. LARGE ,,o nnm
oe,a oer o. military and civic associations have
1Yp'eu Tia invitations to join in the process;o,
ao, ine ceremonies M viii be performed in the Amsr
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

ELECTION DAY-Before another issue of our
paper, new Era will be ushered in-a new
governor elected-a new administration eleva-
ted into power. When party lines are closely
drawn, much excitement generally prevails in
making these changes. But the coming cleo
ton is not of that nature which requires party
struggle. The main issue in this county is be-
tween the two candidates for County Treasurer
Yet in this instance there is no cause to believe
but the friends of both candidates will conduct
an honorable contest. 1t is feared that undue
privileges will be exercised in the challenging
of votes This should not be. None bnt a
blackguard would challenge the ballot of a
man. knowing him to be a legal voter; vet we
are all liable to be challenged, by some man
who is not aware of the fact. Our political
franchise, is the greatest boon granted us by
the Constitution and it is better that every
voter should be challenged than that one fraud
ulcnt vote should be poled The man who
would so far forget his duty to our institutions
as to attempt fraud in elections, should receive
the condemnation of every honest man. and be
hurled from the polls, as was the Arch-Traitor
from the portals of Heaven, down to Eternal In
fanny. Fighting around the polls is also an
evil which ought to be avoided, for the man
who strikes blow of aggression on election
day is unfit, and morally unsuited to enjoy the
the glorious privilege of selecting who shall
rule over him. These are our political views
and we hope they may be pondered on and ia
vorably received by every voter.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

To "A DEMOCRAT" UPPER CALAvERITAs-
Your article on the approaching election is we'll
written but we will not publish any production
OF political nature that makes personal issue
unless the author gives responsible name
i" A Democrat may have his political and per-
sonal preferences for certain candidates, from
Governor down to constable, so have we, and
in exercising that privilege, will strictly adhere
to the Jeffersonian doctrine of capacity and
ability. We shall vote for those men who will
discharge the duties of office with unhnchinc
integrity, and vary not from strict line of pro-
priety and rectitude. Such men will do to
trust as they inspire the affection and conf
dence of the people. We do not recognize that
. the capacity to discharge the duties of a pub
lie Office depends entirely upon the ability to
obtain it," We wish to impress upon all who
seek official distinction, the Importance and
necessity Of deserving, and being able to prop
erly discharge the duties of public stations be-
fore they dream of clamoring for them. "Ro-
tation in Office is a fayorite idea; it is firmly
rooted feature Of American policy, to require of
all officers, from time to time, faithful account
of their administration, which must, necessarily
be check upon corruption, and neglect of
official duty. All good citizens should bear in
mind that it is their bounden duty to vote, and
to do so peaceably and quietly, and to see that
others have the same privilege.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

msy The town of Michigan Bar, in Sacra-
mento county, has been destroyed by fire. The
loss is estimated at over $4,000. The FIRE was
an accident
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-29

IA California State Bonds have declined
ten per cent. in the New York market, owing
to the non-payment of the July interest.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-05-05

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liability.
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sIouusk, aui lob work Ia rrHrts8.
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