San Andreas independent., 1857-04-18
Public Meeting at San Andreaa

Public Meeting at San Andreaa
HT In accordance with resolution passed
at a meeting of the citizens of Mokelumne Hill
and vicinity, meeting is called by the Super
visor of this Distrct--as will be seen in another
column-to be held at this place on Saturday
next, 25th inst. There should be large at
tendance of the citizens of this District and
we hope they will heartily cooperate with the
citizens of other portions of this county, in
furthering the objects of this enterprise, which
will eventually result in our mutual benefit
The people should all feel that it is for their in
terest to attend this meeting, and by their pres
ence and assistance, show that they are alive,
and ever ready to lend helping hand to ad-
vance any enterprise that is for the public good.
The CALIFORNIA $50 CoINs.-The
papers of San Francisco, some days since,
started report that the bankers of that
place, were about to depreciate the $50
pieces, of private coinage, to S19 so. This
report having extended to the country,
and perceptibly affected business, we have
investigated the matter and find that there
was no foundation for the report-at least
the principal banking houses disclaim any
purpose of depreciating the coin, or any
knowledge of such purpose, on the part
of others. 1t is not unlikely, however,
that the depreciation will ensue at an early
day; as soon, probably, as the mint re-
commences operations. San Joaquin Re
publican.
Some time since the bankers deprecia-
ted ten dollar gold pieces, thereby defraud-
ing the people. Now the people would
be wise to refuse the "twenties," for as
soon as the bankers vaults are cleared of
them, down they go to $3.50. If the coin
is to be deprecated now is the time to do
it, and not wait till bankers put all the
coin of that description, into circulation.
Public Meeting at Mokelumne Hill
Pursuant to previous notice, large
number of the citizens Of Mokelumne Hill
and vicinity, assembled at the Court House
on Friday evening, April Sd, 1857, to
take preliminary measures in furtherance
of the proposed Road Convention, to be
held at Mokelumne Hill on the second
day of May next.
The meeting was organized by the ap-
pointment of H. NJ. Sturges, Esq, Chair
man, and M. J.. Cozine, Secretary
The objects of the meeting having been
stated, eloquent and interesting speeches
were made by Messrs. Highly, Gatewood,
Badgley, and others, whereupon the fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolued, That committee of ten be
appointed to make preparation for the re-
ception and accommodation of the dele
gates In attendance at the Convention on
the I'd Of May next.
The Chairman appointed the following
named gentleman, said committee N. l..
Broughton, B. Kincaid, j. p Shear, w.
Innis, NJ. i. Cozine, W. p Peek, Dr. L.
Sober, A. Gebhart, Wm. Highly, and c..
w. Littler.
Upon motion, it was further
Resolred, That said committee be re-
quested to correspond with other portions
of the county, as well as other counties, in
relation to the proposed convention, and
to report progress at an adjourned meet
ing, at this place, to be called by said
committee.
Upon motion, the meeting adjourned to
assemble at the call of the committee.
H. NJ. STURGES, Chairman.
NJ. L. CozINE, Sec'y.