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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
IN WISCONSIN.
t S2.15 Per Acre Each.

1000 acres in Is tracts, first rate farming land,
well tmbercd and watcred. These Lands lie
near the line OF the Milwaukee and Superior city
Railroad, whichis now completed to Ripon and
will be completed IN a short time to it's north
ern terminus.
IN IOWA.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04

These Iowa lands all situated in the vicn-
rty of the Roch Island, Iowa City, Fort Des-
MONIES and Council Bluff Railroad, the Dubuque
and Sioux City Railroad, and the M'Grcg0r's
Landing and ST. Peters Railroad, are increasing
IN value, and have been selected with great care
by experienced surveyors, and are all warranted
to be good dry farming lands,
IN MICHIGAN.
At 10 per acre.
100 acres ii rst rate land, heavy timberod.
acres cleared, with a small log house about
miles from the town Of Ridgway.
IN ILLINOIS.
1870 Town Lots g by 1873 feet, in the southern
suburbs of the city Of Chicago, on Stewart,
Duncan and Wentworth avenues +; price 5000
and 5000 each, one half cash and the bal
ance IN - months with interest.
+. w. TOWER,
Morgantown, MonongaIa county, Va.
December 20, 1886.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04

'bNliE subscriber, being DESTROYS Of removing
Il to the West, and to settle up his business
| offers for sale, on very low terms,
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30

WHAT THE KNow-NoTHINGs ARE ABOUT
Last Saturday at Sacramento, Convention of
the several American or Know-Nothing Ward
Councils of the city, was held. The object of
the meeting was to consider the best policy to
be pursued by the party. A discussion. which
lasted three hours, ensued upon a resolution
which instructed the proper officers of the sew
eral Councils to surrender their charters. This
resolution was finally rejected, nine voting in
favor OF it and thirteen against it. The Con-
vention then adjourned to meet again Wednes-
day evening. The opponents of the resolution.
says the Sacramento Union, were unanimously
IN opinion, that the best policy to be pursued
was to endorse the best nominations made by
the other parties-go back to the original posi-
ton OF the American party-as thereby other
parties would be compelled to nominate their
best men or sustain merited defeat. On the
other hand, many of the advocates of the pas
sage of the resolution desired to be left free to
enter the Democratic party, and participate in
the approaching primary elections.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
y. p. VEZEY.
Carpenter, inc n d Undertaken

~ Shop on st. Charles street, oppositcA
Y. the Willow Greek Lumber Yard, ~
M SAN ANDREAS, II
Where Miners can be furnished with Pumps
Toms. Patent Rifles, Water wheels, Horse
powers, and all other machinery for mining pur-
poses on short notice.
-1LSO-Constantly on hand, Sash and Pane
Doors. Window and Window Blinds, Door and
Window Trimmings, Chest, Drawer, Closet and
Wardrobe Trimmings, Bedsteads, Dining, Card
Centre and Toilet Tables, Wash-stands, and al
other articles of Furniture made to order
nv 23-2m ID. ID. VEZEY.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30

LIVERY STABLE AT OLD GULcH.-Mr. j. S.
PARCEL has opened a Livery Stable at Old
Gulch, where he will be always on hand well
supplied with buggies and the best of Livery
Stock. He will board horses by the day Or
week, at the usual rates. His prices for buggy
and horse hire will be reasonable.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
NEW DRY GOODS RE
E. D. Kalischer & Co., Stockton.

NETE have just opened BRANCH of our old
w established and well known cheap store,
in the nesc FWe-procf Building Of b. ". O,cens,
corner of Main and Hunter streets, where we
have on hand and are constantly receiving a
very large and well selected assortment Of
Eell Custom made Clothing Dry Goods, q
VlN Fancy Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats andess
Caps, at the Old Genuine Cheap Store, in Hick-
mans building, on Main ST.. and the new branch
of the Cheap Store in b. ". Ovens new build
ing.
gv Orders from the country promptly attended to-
Goods taken back within ten days. if not satifactory my23
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30

JACOBS, THE WIzARD.-On Monday and Tues
day evenings last, Jacobs the inimitable Wiz
ard, and his accomplished goblin, Sprightly, ap
pearcd to large audiences at Knickerbocker Hail.
The entertainment was most replete with Won
derful performances; some of the tricks were
truly miraculous how the Wizard could have
the conscience to deceive our eyes so much, we
cannot tell; but lie is " gay deceiver" as full
of fun and Jokes and wit as can be; like Yam
kee whiting at the post of Il turnpike gate, the
road and the world are before him, and when
his jack-knife is closed, the house is locked,
aud he is ready to travel. Sprightly is a queer
genius, and contributes more than his share to
the genial, good humor of the audience his
mug says more than his tongue, and such
features would be a fortune to Hogarth, but like
all good things, they are hard to catch. Mr..
Jacobs performances were the best we have
seen in that line, and his conduct while in the
camp, marked him, and all the party, not for
getting Sprightly, as gentlemen whose highest
pride was, to pay their way and please their
patrons
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30

suites of rooms for the use of ladies exclusively,
and parties visiting the q Big Trees y or other
natural curiosities in the vicinity.
me management of the domestic department,
is confded to Mrs. Perry, lady of experience
The BAR Is stocked with fine Wines and Lii
quorsr and the larder daily supplied with sea-
sonabe delicacies.
Stages arrive and depart daily for San An
dreas, Mokelnmne Hill Sacramento. Stockton
Sonora and Columbia.
Parties of Pleasure, and transient guests,
will find every accommodation for their COM
fort
MafteSOn's Livery StabIe.--Mr. r,
J. Mattcson. proprietor OF the Livery Stable
Immediately opposite Sperry's Hotel, still con-
tinues the business in the good old style, as
heretofore, at reasonable rates, furnishing as
good turn-outs, for the money, as can be found
in any stable in the State The proprietor has
lately added several very fine teams and spring
wagons, especially for this summers campaign.
His stock of Horses and Buggies are complete
as to be found in the mountains, and can ac-
commodatc large or small parties with any kind
OF conveyance, from light-top buggy to four
horse coach. Also, fine saddle horses, for La
dies and Gentlemen.
Murphy's and the Big Trees is also the ter
minus of Dillon s Co.'S Stage Line.
Barber Shops, Bath Houses. and
every other facility for the convenience and
comfort of the travelling public, can be procured
at Murphy's at San Francisco prices.
A. SMITH HAYNES,
Proprietor Mammoth Tree Grove.
SPERRY & PERRY,
Proprietors Sperry's Hotel.
T. J. MATTESON,
Proprietor Matteson's Livery Stables.
Murphy's, April 28th, 1857.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
FOR SALE.

TEvHE SAN DOMINGO WATER DITCH, for
Il merly known as jerks Ditch, taking water
from the San Domingo creek, and conveying 1t
to Formans Diggings. Said ditch is OF the ca
pacity of 800 inches, and has the right OF
water over all other bitches on that creek-that
right having been taken up in January, 1857,
and the Ditch constructed that season.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
V1HE PRoPRIEToR of the NnANussoTrs

YyHE PROPRIETOR of the NaAyyNsorFs
IL TREE GROVE. begs leave to inform
the travelling public that he is now prepared To
furnish the best of accommodations to visitors
and others, at reasonable prices Every thnr
is prepared, and every arrangement made to
ensure the comfort and facilitate the amuse
ment of those who may choose to visit. for
health or recreation, those greatest wonders of
the world-the Big Trees of California-during
the present summer and coming autumn. New
roads have been opened and old ones improved
in every direction, so to afford the pleasure
seeker an excellent drive, either by moonlight
or daylight, through an endless copSe of living
green, and interminable forests of sugar-pine
which clothe in sombre habilimcnts the noun
tain SUBMITS of the Sierra Nevadas. The see
merry is bold, grand and magnificent; mighty
as are the giant pines, those primeval monarchS
of the forest fabulous as may appear the we'll
authenticated stories of their great size, and
extraordinary as are the particulars describing
them, yet on seeing their huge proportions, the
wonder-struck beholder is impressed that the
largest story did not exceed the truth. The
trees are situated in an exceedingly lovely To-
calty, within fifteen miles (by good carriage
road) of the town of Murphys. This beautiful
village is situated in the county of Calaveras
and is the most eastern camp in the county,
and in fact in the State, located at the termna-
ton of the Big Tree Road.
An Express will leave morning and evening
for the town of Murphy's, where are mail routes
and telegraph lines, connecting with all parts
of the State. The Big Tree Immigrant Route
passes directly through the Mammoth Tree
Grove-being centrally situated, as the follow
ing table of distances will show:
From Columbia to Murphy's. miles
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30

WELLS, FARGO Co.-Joe Knight Of WI
Fargo & Co.. has supplied US, each day, with
San Francisco papers and other favors. The
packages shipped by this Express to us. are al
ways promptly delivered, and being carefully
hacked, never injured by travel. SPEAKING ~
travel this hot weather, reminds US of the sbar-
ry cobblers and ice which Joe mixes up. What
q world of goodness one of them contains.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
A Ranch Of 36O acre,

A Ranch of $50 acres, partly un-
1er ne. ,coltlvation and can be irrigated from the
l pi.cn; On the Ranch is two story House,
oul,t u last summer, with other buildings.
LOT further particulars, enquire of the sub
scnner, on the premises
my l6-4Gx " Tt0Pp
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
NOTICE.
sSsg- Bounty Land warrants. al

tg-sys EsOgIWty EllEEEu W al edAsSs VSN
yayIE undersigned having completed arrange
ments with his Correspondent in Wash
ington, D. c., is now ready to procure Bounty
Land Warrants, granted by an Act of Con-
gress. passed March Sd, 1855. giving land (l6o
acres) to all connected with the Army or Nary
of the United States, in any of the wars in
which the United States have been engaged
Also, State Troops whose services have been
paid by the United States.
DeA. Information given gratis.
maNo charge if said warrants are not OBJ
tanned. X. THOMPSON, y. +.
MA Office. Centre street, next door to Stur-
ges' Stone Building. Mok. Hill feb. 7-tf-4s
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
L u M E E r!

THE SAN ANTONIO DITCH COMPANY
having completed extensive repairs and en-
largements in their Alill are now prepared to
furnish Lumber of every description at the low
est rates.
Orders for Lumber left at C. l.. Osborne
Store, formerly Osborne & thompson Old
Gulch,-at Prince & Co.'S, at Angels Camp, or
at the Yard in San Andreas, will be promptly
attended to.
Thankful to the public for the liberal patron
age hitherto bestowed upon them, the proprie-
tors respectfully solicit continuance of the
same Z. r. PURPLE,
General Agent for the Company.
E@9s" \ fine lot of SHAKES 4 SHINGLES
for SALE may l6-tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
With his philibeg an tartan plaid,
An guide claymore down by lis side.
They banished him beyond the sea.n

pUoDLIBETIcALLY ISCLINED.-The editor OF
the San Francisco Morning CaU objects to the
letter ''o' in the word San Andre-a-s. believing
IL 10 DE superfiuons, and calls on us for an ex-
PLANTATION Of the name We are not versed in
spanish nomenclature, but will give the fol-
lowing legend, formerly current in this neck of
woods, which we believe awarded the letter "a, ,
habltation i'll the name: In early times the
miners of this gulch, were surprised by large
band of Mexican packers, one evening, who
stampeded their mules, mulesses and mulus-
odsf'Hdf'6usses over the already prepared supper
OF the Forty-niners; this untoward event so en-
ragged the cook that while diligently arranging
the pied tin-ware and replacing the greasy slap
jacks, and also carefully separating them from
the sand he exclaimed, with terrible emphasis,
sand and grease" ''d-n the Greascrs," here's
: sand and crease" These remarks attracted the
attention of the packers and they accepted it AS
the name OF the Camp, it is called San An
dre-a-s until this day Now, if onr cotemporarv,
or Billy Birch either,-can spell grease with
out the a. it is improving on Webster, won
derfully-that's all
The CAL editor intends to join us in our 4th
of July fen de joie, on Bear Mountain,-in the
SPIRIT at least. DO and we will procure an
extra American Monongahcla jug, especially
for the benefit of I" that head which has been
SO fruitful in difference of artistical opinion
Those ideas which run easily caught with u
fine-tooth comb in the head would receive a
wonderful furnishing by the invigorating el-
fects of our mountain dew. Come up, Mr.. Ed
itor, and we will divide with you our popcorn,
peanuts, loaf of bread and-jug; we will have
our brandy snashes, eye screams and cellar-door
rides; then you shall be introduced to the en-
tire bummng and gassing fraternity, who will
relieve your anxiety in relation to the ortho-
graphy of each camp in the county, with their
legends, especially Whisk-e-y Slide and Slum-
gulan Bar, also all other romantic localities
hard to get at and curious to spell. In spirit
Mr.. Call, medism we are with you!
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
County Assessment for les7 and 1855

EQUITY ASSSSSIIlGllC 1OI 1907 ana 1896.
The attention of owners and agents of Real
Estate and personal Property within the County
of Calaveras is hereby directed to the prov-
sions of the Public Revenue Act Of the State
of California, requiring them to furnish state
ments of the to the County Assessor,
specifying the exact boundaries of the Real
Estate, with the buildings and improvements
thereon, together with tho value of all personal
property, including goods and chattels for every
description all cash, monied stock, notes, bonds,
mortgages, &C., whether owned or held in trust
for others.
Rs9s- If any person shall be guilty of giving
a false list of property under the oath required
by law, such person shall be liable to indct-
ment for perjury, and the property shall be
liable to three times the usual tax.
Bsy@ The assessment of all property of per-
sons refusing to give a list will be doubled by
the Board of Equalization.
Blank statements may be had on application
at my office.
GEORGE c. TRYON, County Assessor.
March Ia, lS57.-ap 4tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
Candidate II otter.
For Treasurer.

For Treasurer. = WILLIAM INNES,
lsa Candidate for the Office of Treasurer of Caaveras
county, subject to the decision of the Democratic County
Convention. Mok. Hill, April Both, 1857
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30

g2ESPECIAL NOTICE is hereby given to
Tax Payers to attend on the Board of Equali-
zation, at their first session in August, when
said Board will meet to equalize the taxes, and
will remain in session from day to day to hear
and determine all cases that may come under
their notice. All assessments not then and
there equalized will remain unaltered for the
present fiscal year. March Hap 4tf
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
Balls Balls /!
INDEPENDENCE BALL !

tGl9 gE
xraSA Grand Anniversary Ball will beYrA
given at the Spring Valley House,
by Mr.. and Mrs. Briant. on
Friday Evening. July Sd, 1857.
The lower story of the house has been en-
larged, and will be further improved, so as to
have the Dancing Hall on the first floor, and
large enough to accommodate all who may
wish to attend.
M AN A G. e r s.
DANIEL HUNT, J. l.. BRITTON,
FRED BRUSH, GEO. SAUSMAN,
H. w. DUNNING, JAMES GORMAN,
GEO. TCHELDER, H. A. MESSENGER,
JEFF. PURCELL, MR.. ANDERSON,
G. T. SLOSS, VIM. X. SALMON,
B. V. SARGEANT, GEO. GRANGER,
W. JEFF. GATEWOOD
Bay% Music, by John Kellys Cotllion Band.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30

PONY hNPREss.-We are indebted to the ponv
Express ior continuous files of Sacramento
Union, and other papers. We nndor.tana =, :
recent NJ" quartz discovery has not materially
affecteu Tue business, and the Pony will con-
tinue to carry letters, papers and packages At
the usual rates, as if nothing had barna.os
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
Table Mountain water Ditch.

A. B. LAFoRGE. Lessee, has removed his Office
to Old Gulch, where all business in connection
with the Ditch will, in future, be transacted
improvements on the Ditch complete,
and a full supply of water on hand.
San Andreas, Jan. 10th, 81. jan loft
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
Board of Directors

Board of Directors
CAPT. N. ROBERTS, N O. ARLINGTON
President Vice President.
JULES DAVID, W. j. BAILEY,
NJ S. MARTIN, r. w. HEATH,
FREDK FRANCK, G. TOUCHARD
EUGENE DELESSERT, Hon E. l. SULLIVAN.
Z. KELLERSBERGER. LAFAYETTE MAYNARD
w. HAWLEY, Marysvle L. S. HOLEN
L. STANFORD, Sacram'to Stockton.
JAMES LUDLOW, Secretary.
The above organization has been formed for
the purpose of establishing IL Peoples Line of
FIRST Class Steamships between San Francisco,
New York and New Orleans.
The Books for subscription to the stock are
now opened at the Office of the Company, where
the plans of the ships may be seen, and any in
formation on the subject obtained.
Office, l24 Montgomery street, corner of Sac
ramento San Francisco.
ALso-Books are now opened in Stockton by
my l6-3m f. S. HOLDEN.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30

AN ovERsIGHT.-Last week we forgot TO men
uon mat Mr.. Charles Faville, of the Post-of1ice
newspaper and Periodical Depot, laid on our
"'oie large variety of valuable reading mat
'er' embracing Chambers Journal, Harpers
-uayas"e' hnefer6oeker Magazine and full files
., A''ans'c papers. We are more particularly
oOhgeo ior these favors, as they were supplied
" "0 wv '"ehty-four hours ahead of the mail
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
FOR THE INDEPENDENT
In A QUANDARY.-The San Francisco papers

IN QUANDARY.-Ihc San Francisco paperS
are in quandary about the sudden disappear
ance of Mr.. Donald Mae Donald from the Bav
City. Now the worthy clansman Donald Mac
Donald, is an honest miner from our noted town
OF San Andreas--a place rendered famous in
prose and verse, by that Rucful-countenanced
Knight, William of Dolores dismal )rain yclept
Billy Birch, ,"-because the impositions prac-
ticed by the San Francisco Minstrels. in general.
and Billy in particular, met with an "unkind"
reception; this is our gist. We fear the mirth-
provoking sallies of the ''Wanderng Minstrels, y
has had a disastrous effect on the fun-loyinp
"carlin stoor and GRIM and that he laughed
himself into thin vapor and escaped through
the key-hole,
With his pllibeg an tartan plaid
An guide claymore down by lis side,
They banished him beyond the sea-
II revenge is street, "Bily" must be in the very
centre of a moasses-cask while anpihilatino
MS enemies with a superabundant amount of
laughter at his witty sayings and doings. We
advise all San Andreasers to keep away from
the Opera House of Birch, Hooly and Goes. on
visiting down below" or they may be laughed
all to nothing "beyond the seas" like D. Mac D.
on hearing that applause Story
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30
HORSES STOLEN! $500 REWARD /!

4 IN Saturday night may 9th, TWO HORSES
~ were stolen from the ranch of the subscri-
ber near McDermot's bridge, San Joaquin coun-
ty. One is bay colt, four years old, branded
Ell connected, and 1IK, connected, both brands
being on the left hip-shod all round. The
other is dark bay or brown, branded % on
left hip and shoulder; also, d on the left hip
newly shod all round
$40 Reward will given for each of the
horses, or $500 for both horses and thieves
my l6-3t-36% DANIEL HUNT.
San Andreas independent., 1857-05-30

4 AAA Shares, OF $3.50 each Share,
payable by monthly install
ments. One share will enttle the holder to one
Second Glass ticket annually. Three shares
will entitle the holder to one First Glass ticket
annually.
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-06
STOCKTON CITY MILLS
~ Main-st., West End, Stockton, -
e. Established in 1867 .R-

TEyHE undersigned, confident from their long
j. experience in the Milling business, of their
ability to manufacture the best description of
FLOUR, would invite the attention of parties
wishing to purchase to the established reputa-
tion their brand has acquired in the Southern
Mines, and wherever introduced, for its purity
and superior quality.
They would take this occasion to inform their
friends and the public, that having added to the
premises Fire proof Brick StoreHouse, 4oxsO
feet, capable of storing 600 tons grain-im-
proved and perfected the machinery of the Mills,
their increased conveniences enable them to
confidently guarantee every sack of Flour bran
ded tSTocKToN Cry MILLS"
To Merchants and Farmers, they would add
that they continue to pay particular attention
to grinding all kinds of grain. In conclusion,
they would respectfully refer all those unac-
quainted with the Mills, to the principal Mer-
chants of Stockton and the Southern Mines
SPERRY & co.
NIB The Office has been removed to the
new building, adjoining the Mill, where orders
are solicited for Flour, Corn Neal, Ground Bar
leg, Shorts, Bran, DC. S. Co.
Stockton, April H. 1851 apl 1l-6mo
San Andreas independent., 1857-06-06
IMPORTANT to Miners, Taorezers. &c

I1hI ON LIN 10 miners, 1rdUe(erS, DC.
There is no malady of deeper Importance.
either in a medical moral point of view. to
which the human family is more liable, than
that arising from impure connections
AS a medical man, it is the duty of eyery
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-
tering. Human nature at best is but fraiI: all
are liable to misfortune.
Of all the ills that affect man. none are more
terrible than those of a private nature. Dread
ful as 1t is In the person who contracts it
frlghttul as are It's ravages upon his constitu-
ton, ending frequently in destruction and n
loathsome grave, it becomes of still greater i'm
portance when it is transmitted to innocent off,
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 it at once, by consulting some
physician, whose responsibility and education
enables hlm to warrant SAFE speedy and per-
manent cure. In accordance with this necessi-
ty. DIR. YOUNG feels called upon to state
that by long study and extensive practice, he
has become perfect master of all those diseases
which come under the denomination of venereal.
and having paid more attention to that branch
than any other physician in the United States.
he feels himself better qualified to treat them.
Syphilis in all its forms, such as Swelling of
the Groins, Ulcers, Ulcers in the Throat Sec
ondary Syphilis, Cutaneous Eruptions, Ulcera-
tions, Tertiary Syphilis Syphilis in Children,
Mercurial Syphilitic Affections, GonorrhGa,
Gleet, Structures, False Passages, Inflammation
OF the Bladder and PROSTATE Glands, Excoria-
tons, Tumors, Pustules, ETC., arc rs familiar to
hm as the most common things of daily obser-
vaton.
The Doctor effects cure in recent cases in
few days, and finds no difficulty in curing those
of long duration, without submitting the pa
tlent to such treatment as will draw upon him
the slightest suspicion, or oblige him to neglect
his business, whether within doors or without.
The dict 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 0 A. NJ to
P. NJ Address J. c. YOUNG, NJ d.