San Andreas independent., 1857-07-11

Do Bic Tree Is
Thus 1t will be seen the locality of this great
est living wonder of the world, is almost within
the centre of our principal richest mining
camps. 1t is chosen spot, where, during the
summer months thousands from the Cities and
the Plains of California meet for relaxation
from the dust and turmoil of the crowded
thoroughfarcs, = the parched plains, and the
cares from business. The air of quiet serenity
in which the whole landscape reposes, (dis-
turbed only by the moaning pines or the distant
laughing shout of the leaping water fall,) in
yesting it with a charm emincntly desirable to
those, who, for so many months of the year.
are circumsoribed by high walls of brick and
stone, that reflect only the glare and heat of
the burning sun, and who are compelled to
breathe so long the confined air of the Babel
around them. No wonder the weary votarv of
care, and mammon and pleasure, is glad to
throw off the thraldOm of business and city life
and inhale for while, once more the balmy air
of mountain forests, redolent with the sweets
ofnature choicest aromatics. These mountain
and suburban retreats arc inviting oasis in
the track of human care i; and glorious restora-
tves to the Worn and exhausted energies, so Sc
verely tasked in the eager pursuits of life. The
proximity of such an Eden of beauties and Won
1 ders to the great business world, congregatcd
| in the cities, and plains, and mines Of Califor-
mia, must be a source of satisfaction. OF the
advantages of the locality of the Big Trees we
would add word: The surface of the noun
tain is gently undulating and agreeably diverSi-
fed with fruits, and flowers, and evergreen
shrubbery; the soil is rich, and generally good
for cultivation; while it has the advantage of
nearness to the mines for market, for such
produce as may he raised. Mountain streams
abound filled with brook trout) in the valleys
while game wild fruit. and thousand other
rare and choice blessings adorn the hill-sides
on every mountain peak fine prospect may be
obtained, which can be enjoyed with little eff
fort to attain it, embracing the wide and deep
expanse speaking from the mountains to the
sea "a scene extremely grand and beautiful
here exhausted natures sweet restorer"
pure atmosphere, tempered with an al-exhi!era-
ting breeze, freshly waiting the richest treasures
Of eternal snow fields, furnishes a soothing re-
treat from the perils and vicissitudes of busi-
ness life, where many care-worn, worn-out
wight. may find all that is needed to recuperate
the inward man and the outward estate. One
can hardly look on the map pictured below, and
feel :. that American scenery is altogether mo-
notouous,' as has sometimes been said.
The expanse of forest is spread ont IN the
background enlivencd here and there with
mountain streams, water ditches Saw-mlls,
railroads, and all the paraphernalia of pro-
grcssive and enterprisng people; while, anon,
arc seen rising hills, rearing noble forests of
sugar-pinc, that gently ascend from the road,
furnishing alike landmark and protection
to the tribe of migratory Digger Indians en-
campcG at the base. Embosomed in the fol- I
age skirting the road and the margin of the
Union Water Company's Ditch is pleasant
landscape, III the foreground, which forms
picture varied enough to captivatc any eye
But on these ever enduring and renewing beau
ties, it is useless to dwell to be appreciated,
they must be seen.
The Bic Tree Hotel is situated at the western
end of the valley and the grove 1t Is a hne, ca
pacious building supplied with all the market
affards-equal to the best hotels IN the State
The table will always be provided with the
best Sleeping apartments (suihclent to furnish
accommodations for sixteen ades), are always
in perfect order for permanent boarders or tram
sicnt visitors the indoor and culinary arrange
ments arc under the supervision of the land
lady Mrs. Bishop). who will pay particular at
| tention to lady visitors. The Billiard Saloon
Tan-nin Allcys Bar and Stables are under the
sunervision of the gentlemanly major dome
/ (ur. Beach,. who will ever be ready to accom-
modate his friends and patrons with ANYTHING
in his line The bar will ALWAYS be stocked
with the best liquors that can be found in the
State and the stable will be attended to with
Great care by experienced hostlers.
Two large ice houses, now filled with glitter
ing treasure, are located near the Bio Tree
Grove. Nearly every camp in Calaveras conn
ty will be furnished with ice during the pres
ent summer, from these reservoirs
At Murphys the arrangements for furnishing
travellers and others visiting the Mammoth Tree
Grove, with facilities to aid in their purpose