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San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13
LATE QuAnrz DIscorEnIrs-Recent discor-

LATE QUARTz DIscovERIEs.-Recent discov-
cries have developed the fact that in the vicin-
ity of San Andreas there are immense and re-
liable resources in gold-bearing quartz. A
few days since, ledge was opened by Mr.. r.
Mccall, about one mile to the west of town,
near the Mountain House, which, considering
its richness and breadth of paying rock, prom
ses to be one of the most valuable discov-
cries in this county. 1t is nearly fifteen feet
in thickness, and from prospects obtained in
every part of it, there is no doubt that it will
all pay well to work. We saw thirteen ounces
of this rock, pulverized in an ordinary hand
mortar, on Tuesday last, and are confident
that it yielded as much as ten cents. This is
said to be no mere choice specimen, but ap-
proximating to an average of the entire ledge
as far as they have tested it. Claims have
been staked off and partially prospected on
both ends of the lead from Mr. McCalrs. to
the extent of eight hundred yards, and we
learn their prospects are encouraging.
On the east side of town, where several
paying veins were struck year ago, (being
shortly afterwards abandoned, for reasons un-
known to u.s. parties have now gone to work
with energy There is system of ravines
east of town. all heading on the same parallel
and flowing towards the west, aud all having
paid, up to common parallel, by which the
fact is indicated that the gold found in these
ravlnes, is all from common quartz ledge
Some intelligent and experienced miners, ta-
king their cue from this data on last week
commenced searching for the supposed vein,
and sure enough found it, few feet below the
surface. The top of the vein is narrow, and
irregular, for the most part decomposed. 1t is
imbedded in talcose slate, runs parallel with
a limestone formation, in close proximity, and
abounds in pyrites of iron. 1t is not yet ex-
posed to greater depth than four or five feet,
but the surface earth in and around it is rich
enough to induce the belief that the vein is
rich.
The Handy Hill Quartz Mining Co.. near the
Kentucky House, of whose operations we
made mention a week ago, are now working
with arrasters, and the average yield of their
rock, is, we learn, $40 per cargo (3o0lbs).
Upon the whole, the quartz prospects here
abouts are cheering; and unless number of
excellent judges are sadly deceived, San An
dreas is destined to take prominent position
in this branch of mining.
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13
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SAN ANDREAs BREWERY BURNED-On Thurs
day morning last, at o'clock, our camp re-
sounded with the terrible cry of fire and the
sky to the eastward was lit up with lurid
fame. 1t soon became apparent that the dan
ger was sufficiently outside of town not to be
disastrous to other buildings, which was con-
frmed when discovered that it was the Brew
cry that was burning. The business of the
establishment was conducted by Mr. P. B.
Wagner, who was at the time of the fire, sick
IN the building, and narrowly escaped with his
life The building and materials were owned
by Mr. Goonef Evinson, of the Washington
Saloon, whose loss is about three thousand
dollars. Some ten thousand pounds of barley
were consumed, (which had been stored only
the day before) and all the casks, tubs, bottles,
&C., in fact, not an article was saved-not
even the trunk of Mr.. Wagner, containing his
clothing, papers, &c. The fire originated in
the drying-kiln, and before discovered was
too far advanced to be extinguished. Wehope
there may be sufficient enterprise in the camp
to rebuild the property and renew the busi-
ness.
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13
SnoorlNa Ar GREAsEnrowN = Suppos

SHOOTING AT GREAsERTowN - SUPPOSED
HoRsE THIEvEs.-On Monday last, near Grcas-
ertown, two horses were discovered (supposed
to have been stolen,) tieo in secluded spot in
the chapparel, by three Mexicans, residents of
the camp. They secured the horses and kept
possession until Monday morning, when three
Sonoranians came and claimed the animals,
which the Mexicans refused to give up with
out proof Of property. This, the Sonoranians
failed to produce and went away. About 4
o'clock, P. NJ, they returned and threatened to
take the horses by force. This was resisted
oy Senior Morena, when the Sonoranians gave
oa'tle and fired thirty-fve or forty pistol shots
ae"acniavelli and his clerk, also at Morena
anu some Americans who were present. The
e'efA shot one of their horses through the hip.
Morenas arm was scorched with the burnt
po"uet. no other damage done. As the
;horse-tnieves fled they fred two or three shots
:at hr. r. n Snyder and James Walton. who
were at work on the ditch near bv Thev ,sft
with the threat that they would steoI 60.
horse In the county should they fail in getting
those in dispute. Two men who had ,os, hon
scs, passed through San Andreas on T,osaou
TO identify the stock
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

DESTIsrRY.-By notice in another column,
our readers will observe that DR.. /. W. Lyon.
dentist will again visit this Camp, on Satur-
day next, for the purpose of practicing his
profession. II is well known that the doctors
work gives general satisfaction, and that he is
an expert in the business. We also would
remind citizens of this county that it is an ad-
vantage to patronize one who is located among
us and is responsible for his professional skill,
in preference to those iinerdnt prete'dcrs who
are here to-day and away tomorrow.
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

BEWARE OF BANDITs-We are informed bv
reliable authority, that a company of " moth
ing to dc" bummers are congregated at Dog
town. Several robberies recently committed
in chat vicinity have been traced to their ac-
count. They are particularly partial to Chi
men, and also cleaned out couple of French
and again are in possession of considerable
funds. The officers are on the alert, and un-
less due caution is observed will bring them
to sense of their transgressions.
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

EGG-cELLENT-Mr. jerks, of jerks Ranch
laid upon our table one day this week, a pair
OF hen-eggs, equal in size, quantity and quail
ity, to two pair of chickens. Four men made
hearty meal on them, and the fragments left
would have been sufficient to supply one OF
Captain Galliver's Lilliputan regiments for a
month. We traded the shells to a lime burner
for three bushels of Stacked lime We should
be glad to give their exact proportions, but
cannot do SO, as we did not have a rope in the
Office long enough to take the longitudinal
circumference. We have bargained for ten
dozen more at the same price, and will take
in boarders when we get them.
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13
Craal a0prrtisements.
Sherin,s Sale!
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, 60
County of Calaveras,
In the District Court, Fifth Judicial District,
in and for Calaveras county.
Alex. K. Hartford & VIM. Irvine, plaintiffs, u.s.
Francine Cosney, defendant.
pY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
I'D issued out Of the said Court in the above
action, on the judgment and decree therein.
to me directed, and delivered, by which am
commanded to sell the following described
premises and property, or so much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy the sum of three
hundred and twenty dollars and seven cents
principal debt with interest on the principal
at the rate of five per cent. per month"; from
the 23d day of November, 1855, together with
the sum of forty-eight dollars, cost of suit,
and accruing cost, under this order of sale,
have levied upon and will expose for sale, on
Saturday, the 9th day Of March, 1858,
between the hours of 9 A. NJ and 4 O'Clock,
P NJ, at the Courthouse door, at Mokelumne
Hill, Calaveras county, for cash in hand, to
the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said Or
der of sale and all costs, the property herein
after named, described January Sd, 1856, in
the lien on which said Judgment and decree
was granted as follows, to wit: A building
and lot of land upon which the same stands
bounded on the south by the Empire Bakery,
owned by Bartholomew Crowley, and on the
north side by - Harris Clothing Store all
being on Main street in said town of San An
dreas; said house is twenty-five feet front,
and thirty-six feet back the land belonging
to the same is fifty-four (54) feet front and
one hundred (1oo) feet back said house is
known by the name of Hotel de France
d. L. MULFORD,
Sheriff Calaveras county.
By R. H. PAUL, Under Sheriff
Badgley & Dudley Att'ys for pltffs
Dated Mok. Hill, March I'd, 1853 mar 6-26
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

Ia-piety-A man whose voraciousness is
greater than his appetite, is travelling the
State. flush of funds and free for bets, wager
ing that he can bite through thirteen pies, (if
not inlaid or crinolined with whalebone, sheet
iron, or India-rubber) We understand bet
of 81 800 was taken at Mokelumne Hill, on the
strength of bite made by pupil OF his, at a
pumpkin. First bite sent half the vegetable
down into Jonah's parlor; next, cleaned the
seeds He practices by eating beans out OF
the bottom of quart cup, and IS known as
Peter the Pumpkin Eater. The "pie-biter IS
now on his way to the Big Tree Grove, where
ne will offer to bet on peeling the bark off of
the biggest tree, six feet high, at three bites,
and pick his teeth with the bones of the lost
OK. What singular genius he must be? The
.n'o''cie calls him the :. Great Norfhn<p
lean Pie-bitern
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

matte, musical troupe passed through camp
on Thursday morning last, en- route to Angels
They did not sing g San Andreas is very
fine place" this time, but promised to do sc
and give musical entertainment when they
return. Ours is an immortalized in song
place, and we intend to engage the services Of
the great 'North American Pie-biter and trav-
cling Pumpkin eater to give festival on the
occasion. But in truth, we rejoice that this
troupe is resolved to visit us, for they are full
of musical talent and fun. Messrs. Nit
chell, the dancer, Goes, the banjoist and
Campbell, the ballad singer, have no superiors
in the State.
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

CHILE GULcH-Mining just as usual. A
new discovery was made on last Monday, in
the old Magee claim, which prospects very rich
as much as S4 to the pan was taken out.
Gold Hill Flat-Some claims paying good
wages. Messrs. D. Roberts and Wm Mills
claim pays from 81 to Sc per day; water
plenty
The diggings around San Andreas are i'm
proving on last weeks reports. Miners on the
main gulch are doing the best. A claim just
above the Jordan Bridge, Lovett Starring &
Co.'S, have good prospect, which has paid fair
wages all winter. In the old Dunning claim
they washed up the old tailings of last year,
in three weeks work, and took out 81 ,3O0.-
The new dirt now being run through the slui-
ces, pays on an average of FIVE ounces per day
to three hands, and as it will take three months
to wash out the dirt, some estimate of the
value of the claim may be arrived at. The
claim will probably yield FIVE hundred ounces
this season.
Iaque Camp.-All hydraulic claims, but we
are not posted as to. what they are doing
Placer mining brisk.
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13
Sheriff IS Sale!

oiAih of eALlfOkNlA, s.
County of Calaveras,
In the District Court, Fifth Judicial District
in and for Calaveras county.
B. r. Prince and David Garabardi, plaintiffs vs
John Webb & Mary his Wife, defendants
EHY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF SALE
I'D issued out of the said Court in the above
action on the judgment and decree therein, to
me directed and delivered, by which | am
commanded to sell all of the following de-
scribed premises and property, or so much
thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the sum
Of four hundred and ffty-nine dollars and
sixty-two cents principal debt, with interest
on the said principal at the rate Of two and
one-half per cent. per month from the 10Th
day of August, 1856, together with all costs
of suit amounting to the sum of forty ight
dollars and Gfty cents, and accruing cost, un-
der this order of sale, have levied upon and
will expose to sale on
Saturday, the 9th day Of March, 1858,
between the hours of A. NJ. and o'clock
P NJ, at the Courthouse door at Mokelumne
Hill, Calaveras county, for cash in hand, to the
highest and best bidder, to satisfy said decree
and all costs, a certain piece or parcel of land
being pre-emption right to one hundred and
sixty acres, lying and being in township No.
8, Calaveras county California, and situate
upon the public highway leading from Hawk
eye to Murphys Camp, between the Ranches
of Chas. A. Torrey and Mr.. Copeland, and
known and distinguished as Webb's Ranch,
with dwelling house, fences, improvements,
fixtures, Barns, Corrals. &C., together with all
and singular, the tenements, hereditaments
and appurtenances and, also all the estate,
right title, interest, estate donor and right of
donor, property, possession, claim and demand
whatsoever. d. l.. MULFORD,
Sheriff Calaveras county.
By J. P. DOUGLASS. Deputy.
Badgtey 4 Dud2ey, Attys for pltffs
Datnd Mnk Hiil. Eeh 9th 1873 rnnr G. oe
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

The ROBINSON FAMILY.-This troupe, with
the divine Miss Susan, as the leading star, will
visit this place and perform at Knickerbocker
Hall, this Saturday and tomorrow Sunday
evenings. The plays selected for this evening
are" Catching a Governor and Nature
and Philosophy Miss Susan as "Colin, "
the youth. who will also sing g Unnumbered
Kisses" the whole to conclude with 'Whisky
in the Jug The Fairy Star" will dance a
Highland Fling and appear in Burlesque Trio
entitled " The Bold Privateer." Admission
one dollar
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13
Alta Express Company,
FESIIE Alta Express Company will
a run
Daily Freight, Package Parcel Letter Express,
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San Ffancisco, .sacramento and Stockf0u

San Francisco, Sacramento and STOCKTON,
And all parts ofCalifornia, Oregon and South
America, connecting with FREEMAN& d Co.'S
Atlantic, European and South American Ex-
press, and NICHOLS j Co.'s Express to Ore
gon and Washington Territories.
Packages, Parcels, Letters and Treasure for
warded with dispatch, and everything connec-
ted with the Express, promptly attended to-
Procure Sight Drafts on New York, Boston,
New Orleans and all the principal cities of the
United States and Europe.
Eeg@ Office at Mathews & Scribner's Store.
Angels p. w. SCRIBNER, Agent
Angels, January 23d 1858. ia 30tf3l
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

BALL AT THE SOUTH FoRK.-Alr. Mark Nc
Nicholas advertises a st. Patrick's Eve Ball
to take place at his residence, on the evening
of Tuesday, March 10th. Ample room ha:
been provided, by an enlargement of the dane
ing and dining halls, so that all who feel in
clined may participate in the festivities of the
occasion. Good music will be in attendance
and everything provided to make the ball ac-
ceptable.
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13
SheriH's sale!
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,


COUNTY OF CALAvERAs.
In the District Court, Fifth Judicial District.
In and for Calaveras county.
Jason Wagner, plaintiff, vs. F. W. Leman and
VIM. A Miller, defendants.
pY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF SALE,
~ issued out of the said Court in the above
action, on a Judgment and decree therein, to
me directed and delivered, by which | am
commanded to sell the following described
premises and property, or so much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy the sum of One
Thousand and Eighteen Dollars and sixty-two
cents principal debt, with interest on the said
principal at the rate of ten per cent per annum,
from the first day of January, 1857, until paid,
together with all costs of suit amounting to
the sum of sixty dollars, and accruing cost un-
der this decree of sale-I have levied upon and
will expose for sale, on
Saturday. the 9th day of March 1858,
between the hours of 9 A. NJ. and o'clock P
NJ, at the Court House door at Mokelumne
Hill, Calaveras county, for cash in hand, to
the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said de-
cree of sale and all costs: All of that certain
piece or parcel of land being situate in Town
ship No. s, of said county, about one-half mile
east OF Carson's creek, and bounded and de-
scrlbed as follows, to-wit: Beginning at an
oak tree by the small stream emptying into
Carsons creek and close to the new road from
Sacramento to Sonora, by the way of McLane's
Ferry, and running thence sixty (6O1 rods
north, east one hundred and eighteen Nl8l
rods to an oak, thence south by southwest
one hundred (l00) rods to an oak by the new
road and creek, thence west down the creek
ninety-one (9D rods to the place of beginning,
containing One Hundred acres, more or less,
with the house, barn and out buildings and
Improvements thereon, with all the privileges
and appurtenances thereof
D. L. MULFORD,
Sheriff Calaveras county
BY J. P. DOUGLASS, Deputy.
Badgley g. Dudley, Pltfs. An'ys.
Dated Mok- Hill, Feb. 26th, 1858. 244t
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13
) SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COuntv of C.,laveroS %

y,
County of Calaveras,
In the District Court Fifth Judicial District,
in and for Calaveras County.
j. D. EDWARDS VS.. JAMES S. HARMAy
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE, is
Id sued out of the said Court in the above
action, on judgment and decree therein to
me directed aud delivered, by which am COM
manded to sell the following described premi-
ses and property, or so much thereof as may
be necessary to satisfy the sum of five hund-
red dollars, and the further sum of one hund-
red and twenty dollars interest thereon. with
interest on the principal at the rate of four
per cent. per month from the rendition of iudg-
ment until paid, together with thirty-seven
dollars costs of suit, and accruing costs of this
order Of sale; have levied upon and will ex-
pose for sale on
Saturday, the 27M day of March, 1858,
between the hours of 8 o'clock, A. NJ, aud 4
o'clock, P. NJ, at the Courthouse door, in
Mokelumne Hill, county of Calaveras, for
cash in hand to the highest and best bidder,
to satisfy said order of sale and all costs, one
entire fifth interest in certain Quartz Claim,
known and located as follows: The claim is
situated on San Antonio Creek, Calaveras
county, about six hundred yards in westerly
direction from the trail leading from Cave
City to Murphy's Camp; said interest being
one undivided fifth of said claim, with water
privileges mill site, and every other privilege
and article of value in any way relating to
the claim of said company
D. L. MULFoRD,
Sheriff Calaveras county.
By j. P. DOUGLASS, Deputy.
Dated AIok. Hill, Feb. oath, 185S26
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

FoRNEY's Passive are indebted to !" Cur
ley" the Mountain Expressman, for copy of
this valuable paper. The time and place was
very auspicious. Literature and light in " that
dark rayine," never met before. No wonder
that We (both of us) forgot the 9th command
ment, and took to quoting scripture instead of
practicing its precepts, while Shakespeare, Mil
ton and Byron come to our relief
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

Cars AND DoGs.--Misery, it is said, loves
company. lfso, it is plausible argument in
favor of the innumerablc quantity of squalling
cats and yelping ours that daily and nightly
harrass this community with their reverend
ing tones of yellow meanness and striped in
fanny. On the roof, under the house, in the
streets and alleys, across lots and in gardens,
they hold nightly revel to the dismay of man
and destruction of property, ad iqfmtum We
do think the meanest cencert in the world is a
miserable, yelping yellow dog, keeping ''time''
and ''interlude" with a host of aunt and uncle
pussy-cats, settling the differences of their
nieces and nephews, kittens, grand kittens, or
great-grand-kittens
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

STATE PRIsoN CONVICT ARREsTED-Beni.
Doyle, an escaped San Quentinite. was arrested
on Friday week, by deputy sheriff Gordon
E. Sloss, at the Cherokee House, near Angels,
Doyle had been in the States Prison about one
year, and had but half year remaining to
serve. His crime was unlawful use of deadly
weapons on the person of Mr. Prince, of this
county,
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13
House and Lot For Sale!

NOR SALE CHEAP THAT House
i and Lot tnow occupied by Mr. Geo. S.
Washburn) belonging to A. A. Myers, situated
between Main and Church streets, immedi-
ately south of Irvines Lumber Yard The
House is in good repair for private residence
and the Lot being whole square is convent
ent and suitable for garden purposes. Sale to
take place on or before the 10th of March
proximo. For particulars enquire on the prem
ises, of GEO. S. WASHBURN.
San Andreas. Feb 27-3w
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

WELLS, FARGO Il Co.-The agent of Wells,
Fargo, Mr.. Joseph Knight, is prompt and strict
in business matters, while his gentlemanly
assistant, Mr.. Tom Palmer, is prompt with his
letter and newspaper favors. Nil gracias and
many thanks
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

FAITHFUL Police OFFIcER.-Officer Gibson,
of Sacramento, has been instrumental in re-
covering the valuable pistol of Mr.. Peter N.
Snyder, lost some time since. Mr. Snyder has
gone to Sacramento to furnish proof against
the thief In noticing the recovery of the pis-
tol, the Sacramento Union says:
"We mentioned day or two since the fact
that Colts revolver (No. 1929 was found
on the person of Waterman alias Brown (since
convicted of larceny,) and that the same was
in possession of Officer ellison, awaiting a
claimant. Officer ellison received, yesterday,
a letter from the editor of the San Andreas
Independent, informing him that the pistol be-
longed to Peter n. Snyder of Big Canon, on
Main Calaveras, and inclosing an advertise
ment of the loss of the weapon, with a full de-
scription, published in that paper on the 18th
of September last An order accompanied the
letter for the transmission of the pistol to the
Office of the Independent. 1t would probably
be well to trace the line of descent from Snyder
to Waterman. Possibly the latter might there
by be held to answer more serious charge
than that under which he is now held"
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

DRUG STORE AND BUSINESS FOR sALE.-Dr.
j. D. Edwards, of Angels, adyertises his drug
business for sale; also, lot, store and fixtures
The doctors store is in one of the most favor
able locations in the fourishing camp of An
gels, and it is only his fixed purpose to return
to the Atlantic States, that would induce him
relinquish his extensive and profitable practice
and business
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

ONE HUNDRED MEN WANTED.-The Murphy's
Flat Fluming Company, wishing to push their
work through to an early completion, adver-
tise for men to work on the fume. The job is
over half finished, and the new impulse given
to the work by increased funds and assurances,
will enable them to finish it by the first of
June or July. 70
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

School ORGANIzED.-The San Andreas
School will commence its session on Monday
next. in the new school house north of town,
Mr. W. Willard, teacher. Parents and 9TH
,ers are informed that the school will be con-
.,tinued four months, and all the primary
branches of an English education taught.
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

ALTA EXPREss.-The "Alta" has our thanks
for favors. Mr.. Chas Whitlock has promptly
delivered, on the arrival of each mail our let
ters and papers. We are much obliged, and
will see to it that the ':Alta'' gets its merits.
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

KANSAS IN THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE. y
We do not intend to fill our paper with
mythical disquistions on this political hypotb-
esis or any other, but publish the article only
to place us right on the record. To destroy
State Sovereignty is to curtail individual
liberty, and that taken away we cease to be a
a Republican Government.
San Andreas independent., 1858-03-13

PERsoNAL.-During the week DR.. T. B. Trask,
former State Geologist, made temporary So
journ in this camp. He visited some of the
quartz claims in this vicinity, and pronounced
the various lodes equal in extent and richness
to those of Grass Valley. One ledge exam
ined was superior to any yet discovered in the