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San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19
Later from Mazatlan.

BY the arrival at this port on Friday, Sep
tember 18th, says the Alta California OF the
Mexican steamer Geneva we have received Ia
ter and interesting intelligence from Mazaflan'
for which we are indebted to Mr.. Rasey Biven,
who came passenger The following is ms
statement to us:
perceive that the account OF my attempted
assassination in Mazatlan, on the 18th July, has
tot vet reached California. Will give you
brief account. On the 29th OF July at one
o'clock. P. NJ, was attacked by some six or
eight persons, at my own doorstep, led ON by
a MEXICAN officer, whom | supposed was my
friend / was struck over the head and BODY.
some four times, before l had time to draw and
defend myself. | succeeded in woundng one
man twice, when the crowd left (all but one.
my supposed friend,) carrying off the wounded
man.
was Immediately sent to Jail, surrounded by
an armed force, some of whom were on the
ground before the fight commenced, (before |
had time to tell my family who were at fault. J
and more than 500 people following me, cry
ing aloud for my life.
The whole thing was gotten up by Pesqueira's s
friends, to have me killed, because had been
before one of their courts and swore to the guilt
of Governor Pesqueira, Ynigo, Cuvillas, Agui-
<aI anu nooIlSucA, III lli'lllng MT OTaDD
| remained in Jail six days, before my trial
came off, in order to see how the wounded man
would be, when | was sentenced to fifteen days
Imprisonment, for carrying concealed aveapons =
whereas had only used them at my own door
step, and in hearing of my wife and children, in
defending my life. Such is Mexican law and
justice. Had been killed, my evidence would
have been destroyed, and the principal witness
of the guilt of Sonora's authorities would have
been put out of the way.
All the foreign residents of Mazatlan are
aware that my life has been sought for, and had
not succeeded in escaping, my bones might
now be bleaching on the beach of Mazatlan ;
and had killed any of my assilants, l would
have been torn piecemeal in the streets of that
city.
A full account of all this and other recent
transactions in Mazatlan have been written by
others, but on account of the P. NJ. S. S. Co.'s
boats not touching at Manzanillo lately, they
have not yet reached here. In few days will
present to the public a full account of the out
RACES committed against American citizens and
our flag, by the Mexican authorities.
RAsEY BIvEN.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

The GREATEST BETTER IN ENeE4ND.-A cor
respondent of the Louisiana Courier thus de-
sc-ibes scene at the Derby:
"Conspicuous among those who are making
their way through the crowd was Mr. Davis, the
greatest betting man in all England, and who
was actively engaged in completing his book
for the coming races. To those who have read
or heard of this individuals sudden rise and
extraordinary fortunes in the racing ring, it
may not be uninteresting to say that, with the
exception of a sharp and well defined profile,
and a keen bright eye, there is nothing about
the man to indicate genius; his gait was irreg-
ular, one foot being slightly lame, while the left
shoulder is so much higher than the right as to
give his body almost the appearance of deform-
ity. He is ofobscure origin and when he be-
gan his betting career he was working at his
trade as journeyman carpenter. He has lost
and won hundreds of thousands of pounds in
the past few years, and his conduct throughout
has been high-toned and strictly honorable.
He is said to have lost on one occasion 100000
which he promptly paid, thus affording an hon.
orable contrast to the conduct, under like cir
cumstances, of his social betters, according to
English ideas-men with hereditary titles or
bearing commissions in the Queens service.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19
DESTROYING GopHEas.-The California Ft

DESTROYING GopHERs.-The California Far
nser has an article on gophers, in which, after
enumerating the various means employed for
destroying them, and expressing the fear that
their numbers are likely to increase in conse-
quence of the brevity of our rainy seasons for
two or three years back, says;
"Some time since we published the fact that
the castor oil bean was useful in exterminating
gophers, and we wonder that it has not been
more generally used for this purpose. BY ae-
counts from the State of Iowa, it seems they
were nearly overrun with gophers, and it was
for some time doubtful whether the inhabitants
or the gophers would have to yield. But luck
lily they used the castor oil bean, and by it COM
pletely drove the gophers out We learn, also
that in this State, a gentleman near San Jose
Mission, where the gophers were plenty, KEEP
his garden entirely free of them by the sam,
means. The plan is to plant the bean all ove
the land, about one bean to the square rod.
is supposed the gopher is fond of the root an(
eats it, and that it acts like physic or slow poi
son. At any rate, it exterminates the gophers
Whether it operates the same with squirrels, o.
whether any effectual remedy has been discov
cred for them, we are not informed, but hope
If our readers know of any, they will inform
rs, and thus benefit ali"
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

ANOTHER HINT TO LADIES IN THE CARs.-The
" hint to ladies in the cars" which some time
ago found its way into the newspapers, receives
an appropriate counterpart in the following:
The seats were all full, except one which was
occupied by a rough looking Irishman-and at
one of the stations, couple of evidently we'll
bred and intelligent young ladies came in to
procure seats hut seeing no vacant ones were
about going into back car-when Patrick
rose hastily and offered them his seat with evi-
dent pleasure. 's But you will have no seat
yourself" responded one of the young ladies
with smile-hesitating and with true polite
ness as to accepting it. "Niver ye mind thai" !"
said the Hibernian, "yer welcome to I'll I'd
ride upon the cow catcher till New York. any
time, for smile from sich Jintlemanly ladies -
and retreated hastily into the next car. amid
the cheers of.those who had witnessed the Incl
dent
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19
READ AND REFLECT.

IL tneres an hereafter,
And that there is, conscience, uninfuenced,
And suffered to speak out tells every man,
Then it is an awful thing to die,
More horrid yet to die at ones own hand.
Shall Nature. swerving from her earliest dictate
Misrepresentation; fall by its own set?
Forbid it Heavenl
The indulgence in secret nrat;ca i tho moss
certain, though not always the most immedi
ate and direct, avenue to destruction. Phvsi-
clans OF all ages have been most unanimously
OF opinion that the loss of one ounce of semi
nal secretions, by unnatural aid or emissions
weakens the system more than the abstraction
of. forty ounces of blood. One of tho r,psq.
writer's medical jurisprudence states that
three-fourths of the insane owe their malady r.,
such abuse.
How important, then, it is for every one bov-
ing the least cause to suspect any trophla !,
that way, to attend to it immediately eyen
one single occurrence should be sufficient n,
cause doubt, and much more so if the nerso,,
had ever indulged in the soul-kiling habf
The treatment pursued by the justly celebrated
DR.. j. G. Young, in cases of seminal weakness
impotency sterility, nervous debility and ns
ralysis, the last is the most dangerous ana
when it once occurs incurable,) is not surpass
ed by any Physician in the country. 1t is the
same that followed by him for years, under
the guidance of the world-renouned Ricord of
Paris, and Acton of London. DR.. Young's office
is at the corner of Montgomery and California
Streets, where he can be consulted on that and
all other private diseases, with the utmost con-
fidence and secrecy. DR.. Young will warrant
perfect cure, or make no charge
n. B.-Letters inclosing SI0 90 will receive
prompt attention. The doctors time being so
much taken up that he cannot attend to letters
unless paid for it.
p. S.-Apartments privately arranged.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19
How HENRY A. CaABB BECAME FuIBUs

How HENRY A. CRABB BECAME FILIBUSTER.
The Springfield (Alass.) Republican has the
following " 1t has occurred to US recently, that
Henry A. Crabb, the Sonora filibuster is an
old acquaintance whom we formerly knew in
Vicksburg, Miss. He was a young lawyer of
decided talent and excellent character-modest
but ambitious and full of life and energy. In
the Taylor campaign he was active and en-
thusiastic Whig. One evening, at the close of
political meeting, in which there had been a
warm debate he met Mr.. Jenkins the Demo-
cratic editor of the Vicksburg Sentinel, and
entered into discussion with him upon some
point relating to the management of the meet
ing, which, as is the custom there had been
participated in by both sides. They differed,
and differed warmly, almost coming to blows,
though both were naturally and by reputation
as peaceable men as there were in the city.
The next day both armed themselves before
appearing in the street-Crabb with pistol
and Jenkins with knife Jenkins was stand
ing in the doorway Of drugstore as Crabb
passed by. Jenkins bowed, and Crabb paused
and asked him why he, after the language of
the previous evening, presumed to speak to him.
Jenkins instantly lunged at him with his knife.
Crabb warned him off, and told him he should
be obliged to shoot him if he did not desst-
Jenkins was insane with rage, and kept up the
attack, Crabb begging him, while his blood
flowed freely, to stop, and not oblige him to
| shoot him. He thus maintained his equanim-
ity until the sad necessity came, when he raised
his pistol and shot Jenkins dead upon the spot
Crabb was nearly cut to death. He lay for
weeks during the hot summer weather before
he recovered. He was then arrested, examined
and acquitted. This difficulty sent him to CAL
ifornia. There he became prominent politi-
cal leader; there he married, and from thence
L. l,
Sonora, where he lost his life. And all because
he had a warm conversation on politics. entered
into without thought of the terrible influence
it was to have upon his destiny"
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19
IMPORTANT to Miners, Trarczers, &c.

IMPORTANT to Miners, Trarelers, dc.
There is no malady of deeper Importance,
either in a medical or moral point of view to
which the human family is more liable than
that arising from impure connections.
AS medical man, it is the duty of every
physician to look at disease as it affects health
and life and his sole object should be to miti-
gate, as far as lies in his power, the bodily suf-
fering. Human nature ut best is but frail; all
liable to misfortune.
OF all the ills that affect man, none are more
terrible than those of a private nature Dread
ful as it is in the person who contracts it,
frIghtful as are its ravages upon his constitn-
ton, ending frequently in destruction am a
loathsome grave, it becomes of still greater i'm
portance when it is transmitted to innocent o r.
spring. Such being the case, how necessary it
becomes that every one having the least reason
to fear that they have contracted the disease
should attend to 1T at once, by consulting some
/ physician, whose responsibility and education
enables him to warrant safe, speedy and 4er-
manent cure. In accordance with this necessi-
! ty. DIR. YOUNG feels called upon to state
that by long study and extensive practice. be
has become perfect master of all those diseases
which COZ c under the denomination of venereai,
and having paid more attention to that branch
than any other physician in the United States
| Hc lceis IiHiSCll DclIcr QuailHeu 10 ucaL tHenl.
Syphilis in all its forms, such as Swelling of
the Groins, Ulcers, Ulcers in the Throat, Sec
ondary Syphilis, Cutancous Eruptons, Ulcera-
tions, Tertiary Syphilis Syphilis in Children,
Mercurial Syphilitc Affections, Gonorrh9a,
Gleet, Structures, False Passages, inflammation
of the Bladder and PROSTATE Glands, Excoria-
tons, Tumors, Pustules ETC., as familiar to
him as the most common things of daily obser-
vation.
The Doctor effects a cure in recent cases in a.
few days, and finds no difficulty in curing those
OF long duration, without submitting the pa-
tient to such treatment as will draw upon him
the slightest suspicion, or oblige him to neglect
his business, whether within doors or without.
The diet need not be changed, except in cases
of severe inflammation. There are in California.
patients, (amounting to over two thousand in
the past year, that could furnish proof of this
but these are matters that require the incest
secrecy, which he always preserves.
All letters inclosing $40, will be promptly
attended to. Office hours from 8 A. NJ. to
P. NJ. Address j. c. YOUNG, MI
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

Qu1cx AND EASY METHOD OF COMPUTING In
rEREsr.-A correspondent in Hunts Merchant $
Maqaznse gives the following as a quick and easy
method of computing interest:
Divide aither the amount or the days by so,
and multiply, and the result is the interest at 6
per cent. Take example, for instance, $3.50 for
81 DAYS, divide amount by 60, result lOl null
tiply by 81, SS 50-aresult easily attained with
ont the use Of paper. For per cent, divide
by 80; for Il per cent, divide by 30.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19
Constitutional Debility or Seminal Weakne,,

Constitutional Debility or Seminal Weakaexs
DIR. YOUNG addresses those who have iniur-
ed themselves by private and improper indul-
gences in that secret and solitary habit which
ruins the body and mind, uniting them for
either business or society. The following are
some of the sad and melancholy effects produc-
ed by early habits of youth, viz weakness of
the back and limbs pain in the head, dinness
of sight, loss of muscular power, palpitation of
the heart, dyspepsia, nervousness, irritability.
arrangement of the digestive functions, general
debility, symptoms of consumption, &c.
MENTALLY-The fearful effects upon the mind
arc more to be dreaded. Loss of memory CON
fusion of ideas depression of spirits, evil fore
bodings aversion to society, self-distrust. love
of solitude, timdity, &C.. are most of the evils
produced.
All persons who arc afflicted with any ne
the above symptoms should not fail to cali ON
DR.. Young, and be at once restored to perfect
health. Let no false delicacy prevent YOU. but
apply immediately, and save yourself from the
dreadful and awful consequences of this terrible
malady.
WEAKNESS OF THE ORGANS
Immediately cured and full vigor returned
DIR. j. c. YOUNG.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

BARLEY FROM CALIFoRNIA-It was but few
years ago that barley, malt, and beer were
shipped from New York to California; but the
tables are now turning. There was shipped
from San Francisco on the 18th June, per ship
Andrew jackson, forty thousand bushels of
new barley, cost on board seventy-eight cents
per bushel 1t is said to be choice article,
light in color, and plump, fully equal to Jeffer-
SON county, New York, which recently sold at
81 40 to 81 SO.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19
VOLCANO. July 2ISt &

IL. ID.
DR. YOU'VE Feeling grateful to YOU for your
kindness and skill in removing from nv BODY
tue enects OF most loathsome disease. under
winch had been laboring for the past 1--WE
years, deem it my duty-not only to Won as a
physician, but for the benefit of all persons
VINO may be laboring under similar affections
thus publicly to express my gratitude 7
had very little confidence left when | FIRST call.
ea on you, having chosen. several eminent nby-
slcians In this State, all to no purpose. Their
ADVICE and medicines done me no pood what
ever. read your advertisements with feel;ngs
OF mllstrust, but they described INV feelings so
faithfully, that 1 resolved at once to consult
you, which did and only regret that had
not done so before, as it would have been a
saving to me of hundreds of dollars 7 how
ever, will notfegret the past, but will look low
Iuliy to the future, knowing that should / or
any OF ny friends need medical assistance 7
shal always lind one in whom can trust
am now on my way to the States. shall re-
@ .urn ma few months with my family. when
nope shall find you enjoying health and pros
Perlv' PEI which you so richly deserve, that your
life Il and health may be spared for long while
iof the benefit of suffering humanity,
With many obligations, | remain, very re-
spectfaliy, your obedient servant.
L. r. REMERTON.
40 =, Z. Young, II. d., corner of Montgomery
ana CALIFORNIA streets, San Francisco
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

4 FIRsT-RATE NoTIcE.-In Lansingburgh, N.
Y, they take cat, dip it in an ink keg, throw
it against piece of tissue paper, and call it the
Lansinburgh Democrat.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

peA- The happiest man in the world is the
man with just wealth enough to keep him in
spirits, and just children enough to make him
Industrious.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

AS polished steel receives stain from drops
at random flung, so does the child, when words
profane drop from parents tongue. The rust
eats In, and oft we find that naught which we
can ao to cleanse the metal or the mind, the
brightness will renew.
1entle words and pleasant smiles, they are
easy gwen and their influence beguiles care
worn nearts, and reconciles friends asunder
Inc snake may reach the eminence as cer-
.alniy as the eagle but he reaches it by crawl
ing, and he still remains snake.
friendship is silent gentleman that makes
on the tongue. -p'ps
Experience is like flannel waistcoat we mt
1t on after we have caught cold. p''
The height of fashion-dresses three ;ncbs.
below the shoulder. y 'n'nes
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

Uncle Sam, after carrying on business for the
past eighty years, having three wars, buying
territory from France and Mexico, building rail-
roads, specializing il bank, and trading with
all creation, comes out with snug little bal
ance on hand Of twenty millions dollars.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19
FERCUSON'S SALOON,
(COLUMBIA,)
FoR SALE.

VNHE subscriber, desirous of returning to the
u Atlantic States, now offers for sale his
well-known Saloon, together with Billiard Ia
bles, and Furniture, complete. The house is
two stories high, fifty feet front and seventy-ive
feet deep. The lot is fifty feet wide by one
hundred and fifty feet deep, situated on the cor
ner of Main and Fulton SITS. In the second sto-
ry there are Twelve Bed Rooms, vel. !. arnished
Connected and belonging to the house, is the
well-known Jenny Lind Restaurant, twenty five
by fifty feet.
Ihls is the largest and best furnished saloon
IN the southern part of the State, and is now
doing an excellent and paying business, and is
good investment for any one having the capi-
tai to employ. For particulars, inquire on the
premises. P. G. FERGUSON
Columola, March, 1857 mar 2l-tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

The above Line leaves the Company's Office.
(same oiflce as the Pacific Express,) corner Of
Centre street and Levee, Stockton. every NOS
ing at o'clock, or on the arrival of the hoa.
from San Francisco. ve''
Returning leaves Sperry's Hotel Al4rrh,.,.
passing through the above places and arr;v! :,
at Stockton in season to connect with "a stea,a
er for San Francisco same day.
n B.-This is the only direct route to Cav.
City and the Big Trees. fsb osess sss
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19
J. g. G. LING,
Watchmakers, weIers and
EngraverS,
Odd FelIoms' Hall, El Dorado street, near Main,
QM s II O @ KTON. QM

@ S T Q 9 K T Q N %
Have on hand one of the largest and best as
sorted stocks of Watches and Jewelry in
the State, consisting of
FINE GOLD WATCHES,
of every description, from the best manufac-
turers.
ALso-Jemel,y and SaUcr Ware, of every kind,
direct from New York.
Diamond Hork of every description; Dia-
monds set and reset to order.
California Work of every kind, constantly on
hand, and made to order.
Watches, Clocks and Je,celry of every descrip-
ton, Repaired and Warranted, by the most COM
petent workmen.
Those wishing to send presents home to their
friends will find it to their interest to give us
call, as we can sell as cheap any House in
San Francisco-one of our firm being in New
York, and sending US goods direct to Stockton.
All goods warranted. Orders sent by ex-
press promptly attended to, and the money re-
funded if the articles sent should not suit.
Stockton, April, '57 ap ll-6m
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

paT You will never have friend if you musi
nave one without failing.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

Ba- All letters inclosing $40 will receive
prompt attention. Office hours from A. NJ.
to P. NJ Address,
jc 2o-am &c. YOUNG, ND.
San Andreas independent., 1857-09-19

The language Of the honeysuckle is fidelity
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-28
Chicago.
WELLS PICTORIAL SYRUP OF
WILD CHERRY.

For Coughs, Gods, Influenza, PleltriSy, asthma,
Whoepn,g- Coayh, bronchitis, and ali diseases
Of The Lungs, Throat, and Chest.
THIS valuable remedy is prepared with great
l. Care and on correct chemical principles.
and has gained for itself great reputation. -
No injurious effects will be produced should
the patient be ever so much reduced An
overdose will cause nausea and sometimes
vomiting, but will produce no other unpleas-
ant result.
Patients should avoid taking too large dos
es as in most cases it has better effect by ta-
king dose that will rest we'll on the stomach
The precise dose for each individual patient.
or the number of times to be taken during the
day, will depend very much upon the temper
ament OF the patient. AS a general thing, the
patient should commence with a small Dose
increasing in amount until nausea or dcpres.
sion is produced, then continue in slightly di-
minishcd doses until the desired effect is pro-
duced
Consumptive patients will find this an ano-
dync expectorant Of rare medicinal virtues, al
ways giving relief and eiiecting a cure, if with
in the reach Of any medicine.
To all who have cough cold, tshtncss Of the chest
difficulty Of breathing. &C. feel In duty hOund to rec
ommend Wells Pert0ro syrup or wild Cherry, II bn-
ing the bcS preparation for those diseases have ever
Used or known. know several cases in which IL has
proved eIniuertiy successful in curing coughs
and other pulmonary diseases and in ii has
been entirely successful. I. CURTIS.
bloomington Dec 1892
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-05-28
E. VI. WELLS GREAT WESTERN
AEti-Bil!OUs Pills,

For the cure of all bilious diseases, impuri
ties of blood, indigestion, liver complaint, sick
headache fevers colds. jaundicc, dyspepsia, fe-
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In the treatment of bilious fever, jaundice,
and all other diseases of the alimentary canal
or general health, which is caused by an affec-
ton of the liver OF portal circle these pills are
invaluable
For jaundice take one or two pills every
night. Should there be loss Of appetite, or
general debility or languor use the bitters I'M
til these symptoms are removed.
These pills may be taken in all cases where
an aperient alternative or cathartic is required
Dyspepsia and liver complaint, with all their
attendant evils, can positively be cured by
perscvering use of these pills in connection
with the bitters. When cough exists in con-
nection with any disease for which these pills
are recommended, take the Pectoral Syrup of
Wild Cherry, prepared by the proprietor, and
the patient will be thoroughly and radically
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no injurious effects will be produced under any
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The dose for a child three or four years old,
from one to two pills and for children eight
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Females will find these pills very mild and
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Let all remember that the Great Western
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