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San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17
Rfas~ Mr.. r. Rust has become associa

BD~ Mr.. r. Rust has become associa-
ted with the editorial department of the
Democratic State Journal Mr.. r. has
for many years been connected with the
press of California, and for long time
presided over the columns of the Cali
tornia Express. In assuming his new
position, he says:
If an unwavering faith in the great prin-
ciples of the democratic party, and an unfal-
tering zeal in their advocacy, be deemed meri-
torious, then he claims the support of that
party on the score of honest service rendered
1t is his firm conviction that upon the success
of the democratic party depends the stability
of the Union and pernanency of our cherished
institutions, he will therefore labor for its ad-
vancement to the utmost of his abilities, but
in doing so, will strive to treat his political
opponents with all the courtesy and conside-
ration he has right to claim at their hands" !"
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

erty Fill and Moccasin Greek and Coulters-
vile Then why is itnot properly developed :?
1t cannot be that our citizens are less enter
prlsing than those of other sections of the
State. 1t is the want of information in re-
gard to the working of this lead, which is so
very different from the ordinary quartz vein.
1t is the want of capital to erect machinery !;
or, rather, it is osr own blindness in not see
ing tire prohtableness of investing our omn
nsoney-capital which is distributed among our
citizens-in developing this branch of our re-
sources. We, however, are glad that some
are taking the initiative, as we are confident
a trial will give such satisfaction that in less
than two years the ears of the traveller will
be greeted with the continuous sound OF the
stamper, from the Stanislaus Yuba to the
Merced-Sonora Democrat
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17
R cope ned!
TheNiantiCHote
Cor. Clay s. SanSOme sts.,

EssfF This Old Pioneer Hotel has 1--7A
-A-b been thoroughly renovated, with4s.4
hard finished walls, and newly furnished and
lighted with Gas, and was opened on Tuesday,
September lst, for the accommodation of the
public. The table will be furnished with the
best the market affords, and every attention
paid to the wants and comfort of guests; and
at the moderate low price of Board and Rooms.
the proprietor hopes to merit a share of public
patronage. For the accommodation of those
coming in late from the boats or places of
amusement the house will be kept open night
and day. families will find every comfort
here OF good home, and gentlemen a large
number of single rooms at SO cents per night.
oc l0-mtf IT. IT. PAREEII, pron'r
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17
naz- The Sacramento Union SAYS al

hy- The Sacramento Union says ar
rangements are being made to extend the
Sacramento Valley Railroad from Folsom
on north. Two routes are in contempla-
tion, each commencing at Folsom, on the
American river, and the eastern termi-
nus of the S. V. r. r. One route goes
directly to Marysville, the other extend
ing along close to the foot hills of the
Sierra Nevadas, and terminating at Gus
ley's Bar, on the Yuba, twelve miles east
of Marysville. The distance on either
route being forty-one miles, local interests
will doubtless decide which one shall be
selected.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

STRANGE BUT TRUE.-That there is not a
minister of any religious denomination at the
present time located in Placer county.-ITacer
Herald.
There is a fine field for missionaries.
And no doubt they would subserve the
ends of christianity much better by at
tending to the wants of neighbors "way
up among the hills and mountains of
Placer, than by going thousands of miles
and sweltering in the hot and scorching
climate of Africa, living among heathens
who do not understand and never will
appreciate their teachings; or CHANGING
their lives among the cannibals of Fegec
and other Islands, the nations of whom
are better able to judge of the qualities of
a broiled steak from human carcass, than
of the mercics of Divine Providence.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

ANOTHER Row.-A row occurred at
Upper Calaveritas one day this week be-
tween some Mexicans, in which one of
the party was severely wounded, being
stabbed in several places and shot, the
ball striking one of the ribs and passing
round the body, coming out near the YER
zebra He is expected to recover. The
guilty party made his escape and has not
been heard of since Cause of difficulty,
a woman.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

ANGELS CAMP.-Ths celebrated and flour
ishing town is situated in Calaveras county.
about fifty miles from Stockton, and sixteen
miles from Sonora. 1t derives its Importance
from the richness OF the quartz mines in its
vicinity. We believe it is hardly one year
since the brothers Winter first made the dis
covery of the vein, since so famous for its rich
ness, and bearing their name. At this time
there are ten or twelve mills erected all on
this vein, and dozen or moro contemplated
This lead is claimed and being worked for
miles. Some of the companies are merely
prospecting, while the greater portion are TAX
ing out ore for grinding in the mills already
erected or which will at some future time be
put up Some of these mills are run by wa
ter power. Several, however, are steam Mr..
Fretz of the firm of Garrison, Morgan 4 Fretz,
has erected a steam MILL at a cost of S2l 900,
which, though small, eight stampcrs) is one
of the neatest and most perfect in California.
All of the latest and most approved methods
for the saving of the sulphurets and pyrites,
used, including the revolving blankets
Wentworth & Benjamin have also a fine steam
mill. The water-mills, however, seem to be
preferable to steam, from their cheapness,
both in erection and operation. Winters use
water power and seem to be well satisfied with
It. We notice that our old friend Andy Card
iner. has established an iron foundry at this
place. and will soon be prepared to fill any
order for casting &c. We wish him success
in the enterprise. The town OF Angels has
increased greatly. Neat and substantial fire
proof buildings have taken the place of the
rude board and canvas shanties The build
ine material is a whitish sandstone, found in
the vicinity. Lakes Hotel' is built of it, and
its appearance will compare favorably with
any building in the mines
The lead which has been worked so success
fully. at Angels can be traced, as plainly as
a crack on the floor, from that place to Tuttle-
town, in our county, and from thence to Pow
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

PREMIUM PIcKs.-We notice that
Mr.. VIM. Peasley, of Murphy's, received
the first premium at the late State Fair,
for best exhibit of picks. Last year at
the Fair Mr.. p received a premium on
the same species of article, and by some
means, Collins, the great manufacturer
of hardware and cutlery in Connecticut,
obtained the pattern, and in very few
months this State was flooded with .sCol-
hns Inaproced Picks" f" injuring the me-
chanics of California to the amount of
thousands of dollars The pick that took
the late premium is somewhat different
from the former, and if it possesses supe-
rior merit, it is to be hoped the pattern
will be retained in California for the ben
eft of our home mechanics.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

CORRUPTION RAMpANT.-It is a disa-
greeable task to be compelled to disoblisc
friend; it is still more unpleasant to be
placed in situation where it becomes a
duty to perform an act that will prove an
INJURY to those who have shown their
friendship by their actions. Inthis world
OF ours, friendship frequently goes by
1avors-some times Uice oersd, and gene
rally one favor deserves another in return.
These principles being, to a certain ex-
TENT part of imperfect human nature,
are well known to men of the world-to
business men-such as fnanciers, specu-
lators, rich company associations and
heartless corporations. Hence the legion
OF lobby members who constantly hang
around our halls of legislation; the vari-
Gus means and devices they use to gain
the ear and obtain the influence of men,
bers elect to the Legislature; the many
farors and special privileges granted to
SUCH Some persons can be approached
with an offer of money in hand others
would be insulted at such a proceeding
and reject the tempting offer with indig-
nation; therefore, the necessity of ap-
preaching such persons in a different
way, by cndeavoring to gain their friend
ship by first laying them under obliga-
tions. We were, a few days ago, shown
ticket (No. 45) sent to amember of our
next Legislature, granting the privilege
of "Free Passage" on the steamers be-
longing to the "California Steam Navi-
cation Company" Poor human nature
is weak, and the great Moguls of the
above Company know the fact very well;
they also know that the Legislature of
California has the power to gice-likewise
tahe array. Still, the Navigation Co."
could have no inducements for desiring
to place any one under allegations to
them. Why should they? The COM
pany is rich, owns FIVE million dollars
worth of steamboats, and other property,
the greater portion of which has been ex-
torted from the people of California by
honest monopoly. True, two-thirds of this
property is tied up to the wharves in the
Bay, and on the Sacramento river, where
it is of no use to the company, only as it
serves to keep out opposition. Their cir
cumstances being in such fourishing
condition, no person could suppose that
they would keep an eye to business by
peering into the future, or trouble them
selves in regard to legislation. Besides,
the granting of " free tickets" to men,
bers of the Legislature is common thing,
a matter of yeary occurrence. But
we would be willing to wager hat worth
V, or coat worth Xxx, that the gen
tleman who received ticket No. = from
the "Steam Navigation Company" will
never avail himself of the honor which
the pririlege confers not even to graft
fly the vanity of the heartless monopoly
who compose the California Steam Nav
igation Company
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17
Written for the San Andreas independently
Speedy Justice.

4nessrs. Editors The sentence of
VIM. Bein has been pronounced by their
Honors Judges McAllister and Hoffn1an,
and he is now enjoying his deserts, al
though the sentence is severe one-six
years hard labor and fine of two thors-
and dollars. The remarks of Judge Nc
Allister are very good, if carried out, to
the rich as well as the poor. He says he
considers the fact that Bein's position ia
the Mint was comparatively subordin-
ate one, and Jelieces the utmost rigor of
the law should be reserved for cases, If
any such shall occur, in which offenders
holding more conspicuous positions-and
to whom more extended responsibilities
have to be confded-shall be placed in
Bein's position before it, (the law. } Now,
Messrs. Editors, we have case exactly
in point:
Count Augustin Haraszthy, formerly
Melter and Refner in the San Francisco
Branch Mint, was suspected of sending
more gold up the fue than the law allowed,
"a preliminary examination took place,
and after careful and judicious enquiry
into the minutia of the Counts operation,
it was found, after deducting all legal
wastage, the nice, pretty, small amount of
$500 was missing; people began to
open their eyes, and many said, /" no
wonder our gold yielded so bad | always
thought something was wrong" and
many other remarks of similar kind
passed from one to the other. But the
Count had plenty Of property-as much
as would cover twice that amount Poor
Bein had none, so he mast suffer Now
let us see what has been done with this
gallant Count. The Grand Jury met,
the Counts case was brought forward in
due course of time, evidence was brought
before that august body, and | suppose
not after very great difficulty they found a
true bill for embezzling the funds of the
United States. A warrant was issued,
and $780, 900 bail let him off. $4,000
for $780, 900 is pretty good Oh, what
it is to have funds Bein could not be
bailed, oh no. He had no money, the
lawyers got hold Of Mat, and, poor devil,
it is hard to say if he will ever see the
money again. 1t is now some time since
the bill has been found, and nothing has
been done in the premises This case,
Messrs. Editors, was sometime before the
Bein case; and yet, while Bein is suffer-
ing what he so richly deserves, nothing is
being done with Count Iaraszthy. [
would like to see justice meted out to the
rich as well as the poor. How very silent
the Bulletin is on this subject. | shall
watch the case closely. Yours, B.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

sa Amador county, according to the
Assessors report, has three grist mills
and twenty saw mills There are twenty.
three quartz mills in active operation
which crushed last year $4,000 tons of
rock at an average yield of sl4 per ton,
producing a total yield in that branch of
mining of s966,000. There are 527
miles of canal and bitches completed
and 90 miles in course of construction
for conveying water for the useof miners
The total valuation of property is So
25S,474.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

esg- Gov johnson sappointed Judge
Burnett to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death of II. G. Murray. This is a
good selection, and while it confers honor
and position upon an estimable man. it
bestows credit upon the appointer.-
Judge Burnett has resigned the position
he before held upon the Supreme bench.
and 1t is said Stephen J. Field has been
selected to fill the vacancy.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17
NoTICEs

YNIE CO PARTNERSHIP heretofore ex-
III listing under the name and firm of l.. & j.
Oppenheiner, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. All persons indebted to the firm will
please call and make immediate payment; and
those having claims against them will present
bills and receive pay.
All accounts not settled by the 18th of No
vember next will be placed in the hands of an
officer for collection after that date
LEWIS OPPENHEIMER,
JULIUS OPPENHEIMER
San Andreas, October 18th, '57. ocl7-S*
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17
Notice To FAX PAYERS.

HNAX-PAYERS will please take notice that
IL five per cent will be added to the amounts
due for as 'essed taxes of 1857, on Monday
next, October 10Th. Parties who wish to
avoid this penalty, must pay before o'clock
p. NJ, of that day To avoid any misunder-
standing, the subscriber gives notice that scrip
cannot be received in payment of taxes
ID. i. MULF0RD, Sheriff,
Mok. Hill, Oct l6 81 Calayeras comfy
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. A man at
Old Gulch, attempted a few days ago to
commit suicide. He was found near the
road weak and reduced from loss of blood
was carried to camp, after which he ac-
knowledged the attempt made on his own
life. Cause, inability to collect money
due him.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17
OREGON CoNsr1rurIoN.-The Oregon

OREGON CoNsTITUTIoN.-The Oregon
Constitutional Convention, after session
thirty-two days, having formed Consti-
tuition, adjourned on the 4th inst. On
the 9th day of November, the people vote
on the adoption of the Constitution. The
Legislature is to meet on the I'd Monday
of September, 1858, and biennially after
that time, to be composed of 16 Senators
and 81 Assemblymen, who shall receive
So per diem for forty days. Elections by
the Legislature shall be uica uoce for
ever, and the people shall vote viUa voce
till changed by law The people vote
yes" or ono" upon the question of
slavery, and the same upon the admission
of free negroes. Negroes, mulattoes and
Cinnamon are deprived the right of suf-
frage. Four Justices, elected by dis
tricts, shall compose the Supreme Court,
and they are to receive 50 cooper annum,
and hold Office six years. State officers
are to be elected for four years. The
Governor and Secretary of State each re-
ceive ST 500 per annum, and the Treas
urer $500. The Legislature is prohibi-
ted from establishing any bank or monied
institution. Counties are forbidden to
incur debt of over 1000 and the State
shall not assume the debt of any county.
town or city.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

NoN-APpEARANCE.-The new paper
called the Ptoiadcoler, the publication of
which was prevented some time ago, by
the arrest of Marriott and Brittingham,
its publishers, was to have made its first
appearance on the 18th inst, but was
again postponed, said to be caused by the
refractory disposition of the printers, pa
per-scllers, &c.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17
n cm ADVERTISEMENTS.
I. q. OF O. II.

A FULL ATTENDANCE OF THE MEM
N bers of San Andreas Lodge No. so, /. o.
D. p, is requested at regular meeting to be
held on Saturday Ereaing, October 3lst, 1857,
rs business of special Importance will be trans
acted at that meeting.
J. X. DOAK, n. G.
JOHN GALLAGHER, Sec'y oct l7-5
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

BE- The San Francisco Times says the
Board of Delegates of the Vigilance Com
mittee have agreed to resolution passed
some time since by the Executive Com
mittee, resembling the decree of banish-
ment against the persons exiled by the
organization. The reasons supposed to
actuate the Committee in this step, are,
that the city government is now in the
hands Of the people, and as consequence
they have nothing to fear from the return
of the expatriated.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

CRoAKERs AND NDSPLENETICs.-Having
been careful observer of all the move
ments of public character during the
Fair at Stockton, and remembering the
many complaints arising from the exces-
sive charges and exorbitant demands of
hotel-keepers and others, the year previ-
Gus at San Jose-we took pains to learn
from all quarters the action of the same
class OF persons at Stockton, and we hesi-
tate not to say, that no unpreiudiced mind
could possibly find fault with the conduct
of any parties at Stockton. Hotels and
restaurants, sleeping houses, refreshment
places, stables, or any classes of men con-
nected with any place permanent, are
free from censure, and we are satisfied
from careful examinations, that the great
mass of visitors will say all persons tried
to have Stockton deservedly win name
for hospitality and fairness, and we aver
she has proudly done so. Never in our
experience-and we know zee are expo
rienced In these matters-have we seen
and known more generous, open-hearted
liberality manifested, than was shown by
the good people of Stockton, from " east
to west, and from north to south"
To the whole executive board, residing
in Stockton, hundreds will testify of their
untiring exertions to meet every want,
perform every duty, and, regardless of
their own convenience, comfort or personal
fatigue and expense, they were most de-
voted to the duties of the Fair, in each
and all the widely-extended departments
connected Herewith. 1t should be re-
mcmbered that the present year embraced
many new features, and in each of these
new features-such as pigeon-shooting
enSine-playing, heavy teams, and finally
the Ball-there was complete success.
Our opinion is, that some newspapers, that
are SO prone to complaint, would find
fault if "they stood as Sentiaels to Para
disc, unless they had all the pap and
all the control.
The Executive Committee and the cit
liens of Stockton may rest assured that
they will always be remembered with the
warmest regard by all whose respect is
worth having. California Farmer.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

sD Messrs. Yancy & Langhorne, pro-
prietors and publishers of the Columbia
Gazette, offer for sale on reasonable terms,
the Office and all the appurtenances be-
longing to the establishment, consisting
of press, types, stands, cases, &c.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

Married-On the 18th inst, at Mokelumne
Hill. by Rev. Try Taylor, B. II. WILLIAMS, Esq,
to Mrs. HANNAH B. ALLKIRE.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

!. =. .. + BALL Don't forget the
odd Fellows Ball, to take place at Mo-
kelumne Hill, Friday evening, Oct. 23d.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

Hay- Marrying a lady for her beauty is like
eating a bird for its singing.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

Hy- The Caiaueras Chronicle has en-
tered upon its 7th volume. This is one
of the oldest papers in the State.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17
Notice.

THE NAIL for the Atlantic States and Eu-
rope, will close at the Post Office in this place
on SUNDAY evening, Oct. 18th, at o'clock.
CHARLES FAvILLE, p. NJ.
San Andreas, October loth 1857.
San Andreas independent., 1857-10-17

~ Mr.. THOS B0YCE, is our authorized Agent in
San Francisco and is empowered to collect and recent
for moneys due this office.
t1y- Mr.. WM. Ne DENIG, is our General Agent and
will canvass for subscribers advertising and Job work
make collections and receipt for the same
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
THE GUBERNAroRIAL ouEsr1oN

A correspondent of the Winston Sentinel
nominates the Hon. Danl Courts, the pres
ent State Treasurer. as the next democratic
candidate for the Office of Governor. Mr.
Courts is very good man, but we had
rather see him stay where he is, as he makes
an excellent officer.
We think some of our democratic friends
have commenced agitating this matter too
early. Next Spring would be time enough.
1t is natural that there should be individual
preferences, but we think it would be better
to withhold an expression of them until the
meeting of the Convention. We have a
preference for certain gentleman in con-
nection with the nomination, but we have
not expressed that preference either pub
licly or privately, and don't intend to do SO
until the Convention meets We apprehend
not the least difficulty in selecting a man
any good democrat will satisfy US.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-24
CIVIL WAR IN YUcATAN.

The revolution or civil war in Yucatan
still RACES. The Mexican Extraordinary
says: ......
1.-The troops of the Governor, under the
command of Coils. Cepeda and Bagneiro,
have attacked the suburbs of Campeachy,
marking their way with bloody deeds. On
the entrance of the troops to one of these
suburbs, a numbering fire Of artillery with
grape shot swept the streets, penetrating
the buildings and killing innumerable inno-
cent persons who were ON the scene of ac-
ton and unable to make a retreat into the
city. Men, women and children, without
regard to age or sex. were sacrificed either
from the cannon or the brutality of the sol
diery, who, we are told, were allowed to
perpetrate the most abominable deeds.
On the other hand, the revolutionists es-
pecially of the island of Carmen. have re-
sorted to equally base measures" n..