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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

DISCOVERY OF CoAL.-Wthin few days
past discovery has been made near Petaluma
which is destined to prove of great Importance.
1t is the discovery of coal in what is known as
Two Rock Valley, distant from Petauma some
seven miles. The editor of the Petaluma
Journal says: We have before us three differ
ent samples Of the coal taken out-one from
each VEIN That from the first vein, which
was struck at a depth of about twenty feet, is
of a hard, slaty appearance, and ignites with
great difficulty. That from the second vein,
some wenty-six feet from the surface, is of ex-
cellent quality, and readily ignites by being
placed in contact with the blaze Of candle.
That of third vein is equal in quality to the
celebrated Lehigh Goals of Pennsylvania. The
third vein is thirty seven feet from the sur
face. The first vein was about four inches in
thickness the second, some two feet and the
third, upwards of three feet.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12
Effects of the Late Rains.


Accounts reach us from all the rivers in the
State, where mining is being done, of the dis
astrous effects of the late rains.
The Merced River commenced rising on
Wednesday night last and in short time had
risen five feet, carrying, with the flood Of
water, the wrecks of fumes, wheels and other
mining apparatus. The damage done to the
miners on the river, is very great, though the
amount cannot be correctly estimated. Many
of them were only just commencing to reap
the benefit Of several months labor, after great
expense in constructing fumes and dams, and
from the prospects received, their claims must
have proven very profitable had the late rains
held off few weeks longer But their claims
are rendered valueless for the present, as they
have been abandoned until next season.
Among those who have saved something
from the general wreck, are the three compa-
MES at Bondville, who have hume eight hun
dred yards in length, which was saved by the
dam breaking in several places by the force
Of the first rush of water. Their pumping ap-
paratus, wheels, etc, were carried of, howcv-
er, by which their loss is considerable. The
claims of these companies have been very re-
munerative during the short period they were
worked.
The company who were working the Squaw
claim at Jones' fiat saved a portion of their
hume.
We notice that quite number Of the river
miners are stopping in our town, and should
the winter prove wet one, as is believed,
they may be able to make up their losses from
the rich placer diggings in this vicinity.
The Stanisaus river raised about seven feet
on Thursday night, and was described as be-
ing full of wheels, fumes, sluices, and miners
cabins.
The Tuolumne river rose six feet, making a
clean sweep-sluices, fumes, and in fact, all
the machinery used for working the rivers
bed, were swept away. The Union Democrat
thinks there is corresponding advantage
in having large supply of water for placer
mining. The same paper adds that quartz
operations have been somewhat delayed.
The Mokelumne river rose to within two in
ches of high water mark. The same "wrcck
of matter and crush of"-mining apparatus is
spoken of as in other localities, scarcely any
thing being saved.
Feather river rose about two feet at Oroville,
and the river claims were abandoned
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

EXECUTION OF DoMSGuEz.- the
Italian, who murdered the Mexican boy Joa-
quin, says the Marysvile Herald, was execu-
ted at Yuba city, on Friday afternoon at one
o'clock He was accompanied from the jail,
by the Sheriff and Fathers Peter and Slattery.
Upon mounting the scaffold he exhibited no
signs of fear. After the rope was placed around
his neck he took off his cravat and adjusted
the rope. lie called for his counsel, Mr.. Good
win, who came forward and shook hands with
him. After prayer, he asked forgiveness of
those present whom he had wronged, and was
launched into eternity. His struggles were very
severy and an eyewitness informs us that it
must have been half an hour before the breath
left his body. The execution was public, and
we regret to say there were about three
thousand persons present, many of whom, to
their shame be it said, were women, and some
had infants in their arms.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12
Sheriff s Sale.

ID virtue Of an order of sale on a decree Of fore
ID closure, issued out Of the District Court of the
Thirteenth Judicial District of the State of California
held in the county Of Marposa, duly attested the
ninth day Of November A. D., one thousand eight
hundred and ffty-seven, in action Of Samuel A.
Merritt against r. 5. Miller and james McV car am
commanded TO sell the following described property,
towit One undivided third interest in that certain
village lot situated lying and being the eastern
side of Main street, in the town of Mariposa in Mari
pOsa county, with certain adobe bnlding thereon,
formerly known the Southern Hotel,n together
with the furniture and fixtures therein also, one
undivided third interest in certain ranch or farm,
with the improvements thereon situated, lying and
being about three miles southeast Of the said town Of
Mariposa in the county of Mariposa, and known as
the ranch Of Mcvicar q Co.. being the right, title
and interest Of said r. s. Miller in and to the above
described parcels Of property at the time Of the exc
cuton Of the mortgage rclosed as aforesaid and
all his interest since then obtained together with all
and singular the appurtenances and improvements
thereunto belonging, or in anywse appertaining
Notice IS hereby given that, on SATURDAY, the
FIFTH DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D., One thousand
eight hundred and hfty-seven, between the hours of
10 O'Clock, M, and O'Clock P. NJ, will expose
for sale at Public Auction at the front door OF the
Court House. In the town of Marposa, the above de-
scribed property to the highest bidder for Cash.
J. ID. CRIPPEN,
Sheriff of Mariposa County.
BY THOMAS p HOWELL, Under Sheriff.
Mariposa, November 18th, 1857. nl2td
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

RoBBrNG THE CHINEsE.-We learn by gem
tleman from Mormon Bar on the Merced riv-
er, that on Tuesday night, Sd instant, three
men made descent upon the Chinese in that
neighborhood, and levied contributions from
some eight or ten mining camps. The Chi
nese made no resistance, and the robbers went
on from camp to camp, taking from twenty
five cents to several hundred dollars from each
Chinaman, until their piteous cries attracted
the notice of some white men, when the rob-
bers left. They spoke English, and are be-
leved to be Americans.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

Our SIeN.-We have sign-a sign as is a
sign; neo sign-a sign Of more than is shown
by the paint upon it-a sign that we are i'm
proving, a sign that Hornitos is improving-a
sign that anybody who wishes it, can now
have sign painted by as good sign painter
as ever signed sign "ln hoe signo vinces 7"
is written over it in characters as plain to our
eyes as were those over the cross to Constan-
tine, in days of old, and like him we hope un-
der it to conquer, our wish being in the battle
of life, to conquer livelihood. We can see in
it the-the-a-a-hem 1t was painted by
j. II. Richardson, of La Grange, to whom we
will be happy to forward any orders for sign
or decorative painting.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

TROUBLE AT THE STATE PRIsoS.-Mr NJ An.
derson, from Point San Quentin, furnishes a
San Francisco paper with the intelligence that
few days since the guard at the State Prison
noticed gang Of convicts in the act of moving
boat which was moored alongside the wharf
They instantly brought the cannon, loaded
with grape, to bear upon them, and fired. The
effect of the discharge was to kill two of the
prisoners, and mortally wound several others.
The two men killed are, convict called
"Thrty-years Smith" and Juan, a Mexican
who arrived there a few weeks since from
Stockton One of the mortally wounded con-
victs is called Watson.
1t is reported at San Francisco, that sixty
prisoners escaped Saturday night, 3lst ult.,
but it seems almost incredible that so many
should have succeeded in the attempt. The
Pldiadealer is informed that they escaped on
board a small soop which was lying at the
prison, and that up to that time not one had
been arrested II also says that the lessee Of
the prison was using every effort to conceal
the fact of the escape from the public.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12
Latest New. from Mexico.

Dates received from the City Of Mexico are to the
10Th September. The returns of the Presidential
election far as received at the City up to 18th Sep
tember, shows as follows Ignacio Comonfort 5 ,737 ;
for all Others, &C.,
1t is reported that there is secret political society
in existence at the capital with branches throughout
the republic the object Of which is to place the Santa
Anna party again in power. The spaniards arrested
at Vera Cruz are said TO have belonged 10 this organi
zation.
letter from Coma, says that the Governor Gen.
Don Manuel Alvarez, was shot dead while entering
the Plaza de Arnas at the head Of about twenty Of
the police force, by parties who had issued pronun.
camento. and taken the plaza and quartels The
writer was informed that Col. Don Jose Washington
had accepted the command of the city, which was
then under martial law.
The Revolution in Yucatan was still spreading. At
Campeachy, the revoutionists had armed a schooner
and sailed it supposed for Ssa to secure that place
for their party. 1t has not exactly transpred what
the revolutionary party wants but is known that they
are opposed to the State government.
Indian depredaons continue in the State Of Duran.
go with unrelentng animosty The Indians have at
tackled the districts of Orc, Cuenecame and Mazas,
carrying off with them all the horses and mules that
came in their way and otherwise abusing the inhab
tants of the frontier.
By letters from Tehauntepec the Extraordinary
learns that already pecuators have scented the com
ing harvest for all kinds of business in that territory
About dozen American commercial houses have
been commenced, and all her kinds of business hold
relative proportion. Settlers are coming in in large
numbers and the indications are, that Tehaunte
pee will be filed with vigorous intelligent and in
dustrious peOple
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

A PERTINENT QUEs sTIoN.-The Connecticut
political clergymen, who got up the silly me-
mortal to Mr. Buchanan, which the President so
answered, have made rejoinder,
which is published in the Black Republican
papers of the East 1t is even more foolish
than the original memorial, if possible. The
New York Journal Of Commerce. in noticngi it,
makes the following pertinent inquiry:
awe observe that only twenty-eight sigma
lures are appended to this New Haven reply,
whereas forty-three were affixed to the origi-
nal letter. What has become of the fifteen
missing men? Were they killed by the Pres
ident's peacemaker? or have they fed or
what has become of them?"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

NEWSPAPER FAvoRs.--Our thanks are due
Messrs. Rosenbaum q Van Allen, dealers in
Books, Stationery, &C., Levee ST., Stockton, for
files of the eastern illustrated papers, and the
latest Atlantic papers.
j. w. Sullivan, the indefatigable San Fran.
cisco Newsman, furnished us with a copious
supply of Atlantic papers, for which he has
our thanks.
Our friend "Charley," the Expressman,
with his usual liberalty, furnished us with the
late Atlantic papers.
Mr. Lennebacker, Agent of Wells, Fargo
& Co., in this place, will please accept our
thanks for files Of San Francisco papers.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

The NICARAGUA LINE.-0ur readers will
learn, by the following card, published in San
Francisco, that the Nicaragua Route is about
to be again opened. This news must be hailed
with a feeling Of pleasure and satisfaction
by everybody interested in the welfare of this
State, as it will undoubtedly be the means OF
securing to passengers the great desiderata--
cheap and safe ocean travel to and from Cali.
fornia. The card is as follows:
To The Editor Of the Epening Buiietin-DEAR SIR
Our advices from New York of the 7th inst state that
the new line of steamships via Nicaragua will speedil,
commence operations. Upon the arrival Of the mail
the goth October, the sailing day will be announced
As this intelligence is of considerable interest to tn,
people of this State, you will obge us by giving /
publicity.
We are, very respectfully, your obedient servants.
G. X. GARRISON Il Co., Agents.
Nicaragua steamship Office,
San Francisco, Nov 3, 1857.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12
CALL UPON THE LADIES OF AMERICA.


1t is proposed that the ladies of America should
take in hand the project of raising fund for the wild
ow of Captain Herndon His conduct so gallant and
noble in saving the lives of all the women and children
on board the unfortunate ship deserves some token at
the hands of the ladies of America We hope to see
the project taken up with warm interest, and carried
through with spirit to a successful issue
This appeal on behalf of the widow of the
lamented officer who commanded the Central
America at the time of her destruction, is ad-
dressed to the ladies' because, to them prece-
dence is given with the view of rendering the
donation, if possible more acceptable to the re-
cipent.
The conduct of Captain Herndon during the
exciting period Immediately previous to the
sinking of the ship is so well known, that it
requires no description by us. To a gentle
man of this State he confded memorial to be
given to his wife, and by this single act, showed
more plainly than words could have done, that
if it was required of him, he was prepared to
sacrifice himself to duty-thus, by his heroic
conduct, placing the people of the United
States under an obligation, portion of which
is now to be redeemed by attention to his fam
lily, left to their care and protection.
To woman, throughout the world, from time
immemorial, has been truthfully attributed the
most beautiful examples of benevoence and
sympathy; and nowhere have these holy attri-
butes been more strikingly displayed than in
our favored country-Amcrica where thou
sands now bless the angel hands which saved
them from want Never have the needy ap.
pealed in vain, and now, we feel confident, no
exertion will be spared on the part of the Ia.
dies, to respond to the appeal made to them.
Now, we have an earnest desire to see the Ia.
dies of Mariposa county the foremost--at least
on this side the contnent-in this good deed,
which will reflect so much credit on the gener-
osity of every donor We would feel proud,
indeed, in the future, to know that the ladies'
of this county had been the first in California
to contribute toward so worthy an object, show
ing that notwithstanding their remoteness from
the home Of her whom it is sought to befriend,
their hearts beat as warm in sympathy for her
affiiction as can those of her nearest neighbors.
The next news from the Eastern States will
surely bring us the intelligence that move
ment is being made to render aid 10 the afflict-
ed widow and to show proper appreciation
of her late husband. 1t is therefore your priv.
lege, ladies' to anticipate the action in the
East, by organizing in whatever way may seem
best, drafting suitable subscription lists, and
having them circulated throughout the country,
and there can be no doubt of your success.
Opportunities of this kind seldom occur. A
deed of kindness is source of Joy to the per-
former, and is registered where nothing is done
in vain-in Heaven. Again we say, let our
ladies be the foremost in this State in this good
act, which will ever be to them a source Of
happiness and congratuation
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

CAN'T UNDERSTAND Ir.-Some Yankee trav-
eer, name not given, recently returning to
Geneva, Switzerland from visit to the gla-
cicrs of the Italian Alps, was fined thirty-fve
francs for whipping his guide and valet, with
whom he had some difficulty during the trip (;
whereupon he asked, and singularly enough
obtained, for thirty-fve francs more, final sat
isfaction by a repetition Of the blows, which, as
might well be believed, were laid on with an
unction. A Geneva paper relates this some
what characteristic incident in almost so many
terms, but can't understand it.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

DISTRESS IN THE EAsr.-In consequence Of
the suspension of work in the factories at Fall
River, Mass, the poorer classes were suffering
severely. The Star of that town says:
"Whole families are suffering for bread
the fathers willing and eager to work, but have
nothing to do We have heard tales of dis
tress that would bring tears to the eyes of the
most Indifferent These people must have
bread, or starve, and this is not community
to allow the latter"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

New PAPER.-A new evening paper was is
sued in San Francisco, on Wednesday even
ing, 4th inst, entitled the Daily Argus. 1t is
edited and published by E. A. Theller & Co.,
and advocates democratic measures. DR..
Theller is known to be thorough democrat,
and has had considerable experience in the
arduous duties of conducting political jour
nal. The argus is ably edited, and printed
in a very neat manner.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

Az IMPORTANT DEcREE--The Russian Gov
evernment, says the San Francisco Herald,
has issued most important decree with refer
ence to future commercial intercourse be-
tween the United States and the people Of ST.
IBERIA 1t is ordered that the teaching of the
German language be discontinued in the pub
lie schools as it is officially called, La Langue
Americane," as the people on the banks of the
Amoor river will hayo more profitable trade
with the United States than with Germany, in
n short time.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12
Nicaragua steamship Office
San Francisco, Nov. 3, 1857.

CALIFORNIA BoNDs.-Before the arrival of
the steamer that carried the news of this
State having voted to "pay the debt" State
bonds were selling at fifty cents in New York.
On October 9th, bonds were held at sixty, but
fifty-fve and a-half was all that was offered.
They would have gone up considerably, had it
not been for the money panic in the East. An
old citizen of Sacramento, now in New York,
writing to the Union, says: The vote against
repudiating is doing much good here have
heard many speak of it and say California has
done wisely"
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

REsIGNED-Hon. w. Norman, says the
State Journal, Senator from the 10Th District
composed of Calaveras and Amador counties
on Friday last presented his resignation to the
Governor The resignation was accepted and
an election to fill the vacancy ordered to be
held on Saturday, December 9th. Senator
Norman was elected in November, 1856, and
has held the position one year; this, however,
being his second term.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

A DouBLEHEADED CHnD-The Folsom Dis
patch assures us that female child was born,
short time since, at Alder Creek, near Fol-
som, with two heads, one on top of the other.
The lower head is perfect in all its parts; the
upper one presents a complete os frontis, with
all the upper region of the head well developed,
presenting the different features, but deficient
in the lower portion, which is seemingly hid
from view by being imbedded in the natural
head 1t is still living and bids fair to be a
head above other children in every capacity.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12
A q Il N T S q.

JAMESM VAN DYKE, Of Main and Fourth streets
Marposa is authorized agent to receive subscriptions
Advertisements and Job Work. All orders left with him
will receive prompt attention.
THOMAS BOYCE, northeast corner Washington and
Montgomery streets San Francisco is duly authorized
agent receive subscriptions and advertisements.
T. NJ. HEsTON, Express Rider between this place and
Kern River is duly authorized to subscriptions ad
vertisements and job Work.
co. Mr. f. D. TODD, of Stockton is duly authorized
Agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
MAJ ElKINS, of Lagrange, is authorized agent for
Stanisiaus County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

Powers STATUE OF WEBsTER.-The Florence
correspondent Of the Ne,oark Daily Adcerti
ser says that Powers noble statue of Webster
has been transferred to bronze at the foundry
in that city, and is about to be shipped for
Boston The casting is quite worthy of the
model; admirable for tohe and accuracy. 1t
was visited by the members of the Royal fam
ily, the Ministers of State, and many of the
connoiseurs of the country, who concur in as
crbng to it the highest merit.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

STATISTICS OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON
TERRITORIES. McCormick' Oregon and Wash
ington Almanac for 1858, states the aggregate
value of taxable property in Oregon, as as
sessed for the year 1857, is Sl7 ,O46,7l6. The
total population is 43,207; number of voters,
II $685. males 26,6O4 and it is estimated that
there are 100000 acres of improved, and
800, 900 acres of unimproved farming land in
Oregon. The farms are valued at $5,000,000,
and the live stock at $2,500,000.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
N O t i @ g.
corNrY SURVEYORS oEFIcE.

COUNTY SURVEYORS OFFICE
MnLERToS, Fresno Co, November 3D., 1851.
HE undersigned Surveyor of Fresno County respectful
ly informs the Public that he is prepared to Sur
vey Swamp and 0verfowed Land Presumption Claims and
all kinds Of Surveying Civil Engineering etc Also that
he will attend to having the Decratory Statements taken
Of persons wishing to locate Public Lands.
Any business entrusted his charge will be promptly
attended to application at his Office in Millerton
7. c. STAIIJo
nl2-3m County Surveyor, Fresno Co.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

To SETTLERS ON PUBLIC LANDs.-Our sub
scribers in Fresno County will observe, by re-
ference to advertisement, that I. c. Stalo,
Esq, County Surveyor of that county, offers
facilities to settlers to define the limits of their
land, and to otherwise attend to their interests
an opportunity which should not be neglect
ed by those requiring his services.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

NEW ARRfvALs-New comers are continu-
ally arriving, among them many miners, who
are securing good claims for the coming win
ter. This is generally conceded to be the most
lively town in all this section Of the State, and
the daily arrivals, and the amount of business
now being done, render it more lively than
aver
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

The PUBLIC LANDs.-The Washington cor
respondent of the Sacramento Union, says that,
of the public lands advertised for sale in May
next 1868 sections, amounting to 120,320
acres, lie in Merced county.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

BOARD OF SUPERvIsoRs.-This body conclu-
ded their labors on Thursday last, and ad-
journed to meet again the first Monday in JAN
uary next We hear that commendable
spirit of economy seems to have actuated them
during their session, and that the interests of
the county will not be neglected while in their
charge
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12
(FoR THE MARIrosA DEMocRAT)


Thou art gone thou hast left this world of painl
God grant thou 'rt happy now in Heaven
Thou most deserving, noble man.
Worthy Of all eulogium.
When tempests rage the vessel tossed,
He vainly tried his ship to save
But Heaven decrced (of the numbers) most
Should find a watery grave.
Thanks to his noble, firm decision,
Women and children none were lost.
Great example of selfdevotionl
He died doing duty at his post.
MARANDA.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12

From THE PLAINS C. A. Merrick, VIM Al
len, Joseph Lemmons, John Dunn, and James
Rankins, all of Pope county, Arkansas, arrived
during the past week from the plains. They
came with McCervin and Linton's train, with
five hundred head of cattle. They left the
train in Carson Valley, where it will winter.
So says the Placerville american.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-11-12
To the Ladies' of MarIposa County.

We would call the attention of our lady
readers to the following notice which appeared
in Frank LesVie's Illustrated Newspaper, a
journal of much influence, published in New
York CITY.