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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29
DISTRICT COURT.

Our Mariposa correspondent gives us the
following disposition of cases tried during the
past week of the present term of the District
Court:
The People VS.. f. Bollinger, charged with
murder: DAILY for plaintiffs, Alison & Harris
for defendant. The trial of this cause com
menced on Tuesday evening and was concud-
ed on Thursday at noon. After having retired
about five minutes, the jury returned verdict
of acquttal.
The People vs. G. J. Stevens, charged with
murder; DAILY for plaintiffs, Merritt & Deering
and Worthington for defendant The trial Of
this cause was commenced on Thursday. The
jury after a lengthy absence, not having agreed,
were discharged on Saturday morning. and
the defendant remanded to custody, to be tried
at the next term.
O'Connor VS.. eastman, ct ais: Worthngton
for plaintiff, DAILY for defendants This cause
was tried by the Court on Saturday, the par
ties waving jury trial. The Court found in
favor of defendants, and ordered judgment to
be rendered accordingly
A number of questions on motions and de-
murrers were submitted and disposed Of, and
several applications for naturalization were
granted by the Court during the past week.
BY stipulation of the parties, all the Fre-
mont cases have been continued till the next
term.
The trial of Jed Jones, charged with the
murder of r. H. 0gg, is set for the 2sth inst.
1t excites much interest, and as a great many
witnesses are to be examined in its progress,
much time will be consumed in the investiga-
ton.
The Court will terminate its session next
Saturday and will probably by that time fin
ish all the business before it.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29
THE COMING SEASON.

From present appearances the approaching
winter bids fair to be the most propitious that
has yet been experienced in this locality. The
dry, hot weather which prevailed during the
summer months, is being succeeded by the
cool, invgorating atmosphere which betokens
the approach of winter, the season of the mi
ners harvest and of general prosperity. 1t is
believed by ALL that this will be a remarkably
long and wet winter, and all are making their
preparations accordingly. The merchant, with
praiseworthy foresight, is providing himself
with supplies for the winter, the tradesman is
laying in his stock of material the farmer is
securing his grain and produce from the APP
preaching inclement weather; the stock-rais-
ers are providing for their herds; and the mi
ner, too, may be seen, with honest, hopeful
face, erecting his canvas castle for the winter
often upon the sites of similar edifces, whose
chimneys stand as monuments of the past,
and suggestive of days of prosperity to be en-
joyed by their present possessors.
We last week stroed through the various
mining localities in our immediate neighbor-
hood, and cheering prospect, it was, indeed,
which greeted us at every turn. Many new
faces we saw, and many stalwart forms, men,
and justly so called, drawn to our neighbor-
hood to share the rich harvest here in store to
reward the abors of the industrious and per-
severing miner. Many were from the north
ern mines, and comparisons were made in our
hearing which showed conclusivey their pre-
ference to be in favor of their present location
On Burns creek both above and below this
town, number of miners cabins are being
erected, and also upon FL Dorado creek and
the various gulches and ravines which empty
into these creeks; while, close to each, are
those interesting declarations of ownership,
indicating the locality of the miners labors
the quartz veins are being made to yield their
glistening treasures, delightng the hearts of
their enterprising proprietors, and others are
being opened, which will no doubt prove
equally remunerative.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

INDIAN FIGHT AT HONEY LAKE.-A cores
pondent of the Sacramento Age, under date of
Quincy, October 10Th, says that fight took
place in Honey Lake Valley on the 18th,
between the Pitt River Indians and the settlers,
occasoned by the Indians having stolen ~ 900
pounds Of potatoes. Seven Indians were kill
ed. They threatened to drive the settlers from
the Valley. Runners have been sent to Indian
and American Valleys for assistance. All is
CONSERVATION and alarm. Yesterday, a shoot
ing scrape occurred at Indian Valley, between
Messrs. stnton and Ellis, and during the row
Messrs. Shore and Holiday had some words
which provoked several shots; Holiday was
dangerously wounded Mr.. Bates, who stood
by, was also wounded severely by stray
bullet
Since the above was in type, we learn that
Messrs. j. Williams, Of Honey Lake Valley,
and NJ Meson, of Indian Valley, are in Sac
ramento, with petition praying government
to extend immediate aid to the Honey Lake
settlement. The Quartermaster General has
consented to send a supply of State arms and
ammunition, which will probably be forward
cd Immediately. Mr.. Williams confirms the
account of the fight on the 18th, but says that
the Indians were the Wahoes and the Pah
Utahs instead Of the Pitt river Indians who are
troubling the wlites. In the immediate vicin-
ity of the settlement, which numbers only
about one hundred persons there are between
two hundred and three hundred Wahoes and
within days travel, there are five hundred
or six hundred Pah Utahs. The latter tribe
range the country from Oregon to the Coora-
do, and from Honey Lake to Salt Lake. AT
the former place, the settlers have about 5000
CATTLE besides valuable horses hay and grain.
It appears to be the determination of the In
dams to get possession of this property, and to
murder the owners. Such being the state Of
the case, the demand for assistance should
meet with quick response.
Already volunteers have gone from Plumas
and Sierra, but the reinforcement is inadequate
to the want. We would urge upon those who
are fond of hunting for scalps, to join the
Honey Lake army without delay. The settlers
are experienced in frontier warfare, and have
recently returned from two expeditions against
the Pitt River Indians, who are, in conse-
quence, more peaceably disposed.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29
HOR NITOS:
THURSDAY MORNING ..............o OCT. 20.
THE LATE DISASTER.

In another column of to-days paper, we
ter at sea that has yet taken place on the Uni
ted States coast; and we sincerely trust that
through the interpostion of those whose first
duty it is to protect the lives and property OF
the people, we may never again be the record
ers of similar catastrophe. Many family,
whose social circle was but lately made joyful
and happy by the society of some dear one,
whose farewell for short period yet sounded
in their ears, are now in tears and mourning
for those whose fond "good bye has proved,
alas a farewell forever. The anguished hearts
of thousands of our people, which were but
a few days since light and mirthful, will attest
the severe weight of this dire calamity-the
result of the criminal neglect, carelessness and
cupidity of Company, whose existence hence
forth will be a sin against Heaven, and should
they 90 unpunshed, it would be a foul blot
upon the escutcheon of our country.
The details of the calamity, as given by
many Of the passengers, and published in the
Eastern papers, are truly heart-rendng The
old steamer, unfit, years ago, for service as a
sea-vessel, was sent from New York to Aspin-
wall to convey passengers, on her return, TO
that city. Upon this vessel, DID, rickety and
totally unseaworthy, over six hundred persons
were embarked of this number, but one
hundred and seventy-three souls have been
reported as saved. The vessel, upon leaving
New York, was, of course, provided with a
certificate in due form, asserting that she was,
as the law requires, in every way seaworthy,
and safe conveyance for several hundred hu.
man beings Heaven help those who so certi-
fled, and also those through whose agency
it was unlawfully obtained, for they are no
less murderers in the sight of God than is the
first fratrlcide and like him, they are account
able to an all avengng Power.
The loose manner in which the laws for the
protection of human life are administered in
the United States, is a subject of common re-
mark abroad and at lome, and it is also com
monty believed that bribery, in most cases, Sc
cures immunity from penalties incurred by vi
olaton of the laws; but it is to be hoped that
in this instance nothing will be permitted to
retard the progress of JUSTICE that a precedent
may be established, impossible to reject, for
the future government of those who now seem
to hold human life so lightly.
1t is supposed that over two millions of
treasure has been lost, exclusive of that in the
hands of passengers. The loss of this amount
caused great excitement in financial circles in
the eastern cities but it soon subsidized upon
the insurance companies issuing circulars stat
ing that all the insurance policies would be
promptly honored.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

SUIcDE.-William T. Phinney, late Public
Administrator of Tuolumne county, committed
suicide in the Wcbbcr House, Stockton, on
2Oth instant, by shooting himself through the
head. On table, in the room, was vial Of
laudanum, razor, and a note requesting that
no effort should be made to save his life, and
a scrap of paper was found in his vest pocket
on which was written instruction for his burial
The unfortunate man appears, from the prepa.
rations made to have been resolved on self
destruction. The coroner held an inquest, and
a verdict was rendered by the jury in accord
ance with the aforementioned facts.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

PnELAN's BILLIARD TABLEs.-By reference
to our advertising columns our readers will OBJ
serve that these famous tables can now be OBJ
tanned of NJ f. Hughes Esq, 180 jackson
street, San Francisco agent of the inventor,
Michael Phelan, Broadway, New York, whose
fame, as professor Of the noble game, is
worldwide. His almost lifelong experience
has enabled him to produce billiard table as
perfect in all its parts as human hands can
make it. We can only say to those who arc
about to purchase, examine Phelan's model
tables, and contrast them with the common
ones. We have also received from the gen
lemanly agent copy Of "The Game of Bill
liards," second edition, by Michael Phelan, a
work that should be in the possession of every
player It contains numerous diagrams, illus
trating the game, as played by the champion
the inventor and patentee Of the above-named
tables. The genuine tables have on them
plate with the maker and patentee's name
date of patent, etc.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29
Inconsistency of the San Franelscan..

While the newspapers in this State are de-
nouncing, with oneOccord, the cupidity and
reckless disregard Of the lives of passengers
which were the primary cause of the late great
calamity, we have, staring us in the face, the
following announcement, published in the San
Francisco Bulletin of Monday last:
"INDEPESprST LfNg TO sAcRAMESTO.-Tl The steam
er McKim has been put on The line TO saenmento q.
an accommodation boat She Is 10 run tr-weekly
from Pacific street wharf, commencing tomorrow
Sec advertisement"
Now, Il is well known to nearly every per
son in California, that this vessel was, years
ago, considered unsafe to travel in. She has
been lying in the Bay Of San Francisco, for
some time past, among the condemned vessels
dismanted, regarded as unfit even for a storage
hulk and reserved, apparently, only for use as
old lumber. While the people patronize such
vessels, what can be expected but wholesale
destruction Of human life How the citizens
of San Francisco can permit this steamer tc
ieopardze their lives and those of their fam
lies, after the very prompt expression of then
opinions in regard to the disaster Of the Cen
trail America, we cannot conjecture.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

CITIZENS MEETING IN SAN FRANoIsco.-The
citizens of the Bay City arc stirring themselves
to prevent recurrence of the dire calamity,
which we record in to-day's issue. In accor-
dance with a call by President Burr Of the
Board of Supervisors, says the Bulletin, two
hundred citizens met in the chamber of the
Supervisors City Hail. on last Saturday even
ing. Mr.. Burr took the chair and made some
remarks, stating the object Of the meeting to
be to take such action as the citizens of San
Francisco might deem proper, to testify the
public appreciation of the late calamity of the
steamship Central America. He requested
the meeting to select officers. On motion Mr..
Burr was elected President, and Mr. Calkin
Secretary. A committee was appointed to
make arrangements for another meeting and
engage suitable house, etc, with instructions
to call second meeting. The meeting, which
was merely preparatory one, then adjourned.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

RICE CULTuRE,-A company in this city, says
the Stockton Republican, during the coming
season, contemplate testing the capability of
our swamp and overhowed lands to produce
rice, by engaging a number of Cinnamon, who
have been familiar with the culture of this &C.
real at home, to prepare the lands. Those
familiar with rice culture have no doubts of the
entire success of the experiment--in which
event California WILL in a few years, produce
sufficient for her own consumption, besides
millions of dollars worth annually for exporta-
ton.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

TESTIMONIALS OF RESPECT FOR THE DEAD
The members of the bar of San Francisco held
meeting on the 22d inst, and passed resolu-
tons expressive of their regret at the loss OF
two of their number, Messrs. Gwynn Page,
and Rufus A. Lockwood. The former died in
Virginia, and the latter perished on the i'll
fated steamer Central America--he was, it will
be remembered, one of COL Fremonts agents
in Mariposa.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

LAND CLAM CoNFIRMED.-ln the U. S. Dis
trict Court, San Francisco, the Court confirm
ed the claim of Juan Crisostomo Galindo to a
tract of land containing $500 acres, lying one
league south of the town of Santa Clara The
claimant is said not to have a strictly legal title,
but a strong and undoubted equity, in the opin-
ion of the Court, he having occupied the ranch
since ls45, without any one to dispute his
claim until the settlers commenced locating on
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29
LATER FRoM SOUTH AMERICA.

A correspondent of the Bulletin, writing
from Panama, says that the British steamship
Bogota, which arrived there on the 21st
ult., brought as passenger, Hon. d. A. Stark.
weather, late U. S. Minister to Santiago, Chile,
who left Aspinwall for New York on the morn
ing of the oath. Mr. Belen only remains as
Secretary of Legation in charge of the Office
until Hon. John Bger arrives. The cores
pondence contains the following later news;
Peru-Progrcss of the Revolution.
In this most turbulent of republics the revolution Of
vivanco seems again on the of final close. On
or about the sth September he was shut up with his
troops in the city of Arequipa twenty miles from
Islay where his war frigate Apurimac lay. Castillo
had received renfocements Of men, and had invested
Arequipa, cutting yivanco completely of from com.
munication either with his vessels or the neghboring
country. The city of Arequipa in which Vivanco, is
shut up is perfect Gibralter secured by artificial and
natural Notifications and of cannot be taken
by Castillo. The whole line 10 the coast is of such
nature TO have admitted of the easiest defencebut
Viyanco, with his usual short sghedness, left this line
completely open, prelerng quarter in the city. The
cosequence is that unless he can cut his way out, he
must soon surrender from lack of supplies. An en-
campment of four hundred of Castilla's troops
was sent the port of Isay, 10 prevent communca
ton with the Apurimac. The only success Vivanco
seems to have met with, since he defeated Gen. San
Roman, was the interception and capture of some
twenty thirty muleoads of clothing for Castia's
force Vivanco hoping that Linares would succeed
in getting up successful revolution in Bolivia and
then come TO his aid.
Everything was quiet in Callao and Lima, and to
the north of Callao although private accounts from
Lima represent that Don Domingo Elias, who inaugu-
rated the revolution that upset Echenique and placed
Castillo in power, was daily expected at Calao, TO
commence revolution with the hopes Of driving both
Vivanco and Castillo out of the country and Of setting
himself on the throne OF the guano beds. There
also a report that Vivanco had ordered the Apurmac
to make attack Callao and a naval fight in the
harbor was imminent that foreign vessels had been
notified to move down under the Island of San Loren
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

ATTAcHED-On Friday afternoon last, in
San Francisco, Antoine Claveau brought suit
against the Mann brothers, proprietors of the
Panorama of the Yosemite Valley, to recover
the sum of $500, alleged to be due and un.
paid for the painting of the said panorama.
An attachment was also sued out and levied
upon the panorama.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

FATAL SHOOTING AFFAIR-Again it becomes
our melancholy duty to detail the occurrence
of one Of those unfortunate collisions which are
becoming, we are happy to state, much less
frequent than formerly. From the best infor-
nation received by us, the following are the
particulars; On Sunday last, man named
Punch, entered saloon kept by a man named
Joseph Bigler, and asked for liquor, which was
served to him. After drinking, he was walk
ing away from the bar without paying for the
liquor, when Biger asked him for the money.
Some angry words then passed between Big
Ter and Punch, when the latter struck the for
mer on the head with his pistol. After some
further alteration, Punch went out, in a mo.
ment returned, and in sculile which ensued,
Bigler was shot with pistol in the hands Of
Punch. The ball entered the right breast, and
passed out at the left side, causing death in
about twenty minutes. Bigler is reputed to
have been very quiet, inofiensive man. He
leaves a wife and two children.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

The CARSON VALLEY DELEGATE.-Judge j.
NJ. Crane, delegate from Carson Valley to pre-.
sent the memorial to Congress, asking the for
nation of new Territory by dividing Carson
Valley from Utah Territory, is now in San
Francisco, and will leave for Washington on
the steamer of the 9th November
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
VIM. GOVERNEUR NORRIS,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
COMMISSIONER FoR THE UNITED STATES couRT OF CLAIMS
AND NOTARY PUBLIC, vIsALIA, TULARE CO.

VIII practice In the Courts Of Maj iposa Merced Fresno
and Tulare Particular attention given the collection Of
claims obtaining of Bounty Land Warrants pay and extra
pay Of aud soldiers Pensions &c. Cases attended
10 in the Court Of Claims at Washington Deeds Mortgages
Leases etc carefully drawn Lands located and preemp
tons secured School Land Warrants bought and sold
B-NIR MoRRs offers his services to the citizens Of
Tuare County obtain for them the appropriation made
by the Legislature Of 1851 which they entitled for
services rendered in the suppression of Indian hostes
Application should be made at as the War Commission
before whom the claims to be proved will term
nate its sessions o29tf
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29
A q E N Il S .

JAMES NJ VAN DYKE corner of Main and Fourth streets,
Mariposa Is authorized agent to receive subscriptions
Advertisements and Job Work. All orders left with him
will receive prompt attention.
THOMAS BOYCE north east corner Washington and
Montgomery streets Francisco is duly authorized
agent to 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.
Ra- Mr. +. D. TODD of Stockton Is duly authorized
Agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements
MAI EIKINs, of Lagrange, is authorized agent for
Stanisaus County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

HANDSOME REwARD.-The passengers res
cued from the wrecked steamer by the brig
Marine, subscribed and presented to the cap
tain, officers and crew of the latter vessel as
follows: To the captain, $500; first mate,
800; second mate, $75; two cooks and stew
ard, $3.50; sailors, $25.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

NEWSPAPER FAvoRs.-Our thanks are due
Messrs. Rosenbaum & Van Allen, dealers in
Books, Stationery, &C., Levee ST., Stockton, fol
files of the eastern illustrated papers, and the
latest Atlantic papers,
J. w. Sullivan, the indcfatigable San Fran
cisco Newsman, furnished MS with 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 oui
thanks for files of San Francisco papers.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

WM GoUvERNEuR MoRRIs--This gentleman
has located permanently at Vsalia, Tulare
county, for the practice of his profession, as
will be seen by his card in another column
Mr. NJ. is well known as member of the bar,
publisher of the Supreme Court Reports a
staunch Democrat, and gentleman of ability
We commend him to those having need of e
gal advice within the counties named in his
card.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

COMPLIMENTARY BALL AT MARPosA.-TRis
ball, which is to take place this evening, at
Assembly Hall, for the benefit of Mr.. j. F.
Myers, is expected to be grand affair. A
number of excellent musicians have voun-
teered for the occasion. A great many per-
sons will probably be present.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

SAvED.-$376, ,307 of the treasure shipped
by the Sonora, which connected with the Cen
trail America, was shipped from Aspnwal on
an English steamer, so much, therefore, is
saved
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

MERGED RrvER-The Squaw claim, at Jones
Flat, is still paying well; averaging to its own
ers, seven in number, an ounce day each, be-
sides expenses. Last Friday they took out
nineteen ounces.
Hollow, took out, in four days, last week, two
hundred and thirtyseven dollars.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

SINGULAR DEFEoT-A child was born a few
days since, in Sacramento with the left arm
not exactly cut of, but discontinued at the ell
bow joint. With this exception, it was vigor-
Gus and healthy.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

TRuE.-Ceremony keeps up all things; it is
like penny glass to rich spirit, or some ex-
ceent water without it the water were split,
the spirit lost.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

CHANGE-Messrs. James Whiteside and
John Shannon have purchased the Calaveras
Chronicle establishment. Mr.. Whiteside as
sumes the editorial conduct of the paper.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29

For TuLARE.-A number of citizens lef
this vicinity this week for the flourishing coun
try about the Four Greeks; several of them
intending to locate there permanently will
their families. We hope they will meet with
the success which the rich farming lands pro
mise to settlers
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-10-29
SIP Il CIAL NOTICE S.

HsT NOTICE.-DR. H. J. PAINE, informs the citizens
of Hornos and vicinity, that he will he absent from his
Office this place during the next three weeks In his alb
sence his business will be entrusted to Messrs. Block Il
Carr orders left with them will be promptly attended to
the return of DR p Of which due notice will be given
Horntos, Oct 90 1857. It