Mariposa Democrat., 1857-08-06
/. rr,n 10 farrange---s,ani.iaa. County.

On Friday evening. about II O'Clock, We seated our
self In one of A. N Fisher & Co.'s stages, driven by
Mr. George Smith. the well known and accommodating
driver on the route between Horntos and Knights
Ferry. via Lagrange In few hours we safely land
ed at the latter place at the Lagrange Hotel The
rentlemany proprietor-who Is also agent for this
stage company-conducted us to a very comlor'aDe
bed. and next morning after breakfast we took re-
view by Daylight, Of the town. Too much cannot be
said in praise of the present propretors OF the La
grunge Hotel, Messrs. Woodhead & Richardson. Since
thev have leased this Hotel they have spared no ex-
nense or pains in renovating all the rooms, adding
new furniture bedding &C., thus contributing greatly
to the comfort of all who may favor them with call.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodhouse superinend, personally the
eating and sleeping department OF the house and II
sufficient only TO know that they have charge Of thc
spme to warrant satisfaction to their numerous pa
irons. Visitors TO the Yosemite Falls will be pleased
to take this route via Lagrange to Marposa, as they
will pass through the towns OF Knights Ferry. La
grange, Merced Falls and Hornitos, which greatly
varies the monotony Of travelling
Attached to this Hotel is a splendid Ballroom ex-
tending some sixty feet back, which has been dedca
ted to the Drama. on examination Of the scenic
believe that our old artist friend j. H. Richardson, Of
the Camp seco Theatre in the Days Of Aud Lang
syne' had hand in t--which proved true. Mr. r.
intends adding several new pieces Of scenery suitable
to represent different plays during the season Of the
travelling companies.
We noticed the three extensive Hydraulic claims
now being worked Immediately in the rear of the main
street in the south end of town. They owned by
Mr. Theodore Ewing Thrlsly Co.; and McCien
& Co. Two Of the companies are raising water nom
the stanisaus Water Companys dittli by means OF
steam power-the other one by wheel from the river
The three claims give employment TO about sixteen
persons and are paying good wages. Doubtless with
in a few years the whole Of the present site of the
town will be washed away by the hydraulic process,
as the whole body of the hill Il known TO contain rich
deposits Of gold. Messrs. Dye 4 Simmons who cwn
the lumber MILL intend raising water from the river to
the ton Of the hill above the town, which will supply
some Of the very rich mining claims in this locality
There are several tunnels located the banks of the
river which are paying well. The Stanislaus Water
Company have extended their Itch and luine about
two miles further down the river, thereby supplying
numerous rich mining claims and gardens with water
This company have also extended fume across the
river by means of wire cable, and furnish consdera-
bic water to the various claims on that side There
are also several large wheels in operation, which raise
water for mining purposes.
WhieAt Lagrange we NIT with our old and esteem
ed friend, Major L kns formerly of Sallivans Creek
and Sonora who kindly consented to acts our Agent
for stani-lals County. We were also pleas TO make
the acquaintance OF :. p. Sean kcr, Eq the present
District Attorney, who Is caudd te for reelection
this fall He has a host of friends and will be re-eect-
ed again by large majority. Robt McGarveyl the
present County Clerk, sa candidate for County Judge.
and if the election goes by nelt Bob is 10 win.