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STEAMER sAILIE WEST, january rs, 1855.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

REoRGANIzATIoS.-T Democratic county
committee Of San Francisco, says the Stockton
Republican, held meeting on Saturday night,
for the purpose of recognizing, il possible,
the party in that county. The plan finally
adopted, which is to be submitted to the party
for ratification, proposes that all who intend
acting with the Democracy shall register their
names as members of the various clubs; all
thus registered to be entitled to vote at primary
elections, and none mother. BY this plan, the
Presidents Of the clubs will constitute the
county committee, and superintend generally
all party affairs. 1t strikes us that the pro.
posed plan is a good one.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
Card.
SMELLING, Jan. n, 1855

SMELLING, Jan. a. 1858.
EDIToRs DEMocRAT--G Gentlemen In the Stockton
Republican Of the Goth, and Stockton Argus Of the
25th notice account Of the late unfortunate affair
in this place, in which account ii IL stated that
party Of men. Chas F. Bludworth, DR.. j. W. Goodin
and Benz. White, left Smelling on Friday, and went
down the river six miles in quest of three men.
named E. G. Barclay, William Stevens and James
Wilcox" etc. Now, as was one Of the party who
went down the river at the time alluded to- fee il nv
duty to myself also to the friends who accompanied
that occasion, to state that the entire party.
consisting Of the three gentlemen above named three
Others and myself rode to Folorn Hope for the pur.
pose Of attending the dancing school Of Mr. Parrish
Business with his brother, detained the teacher that
evening and he did not attend the school according to
appointment. After waiting short time, and the
teacher not appearing, the entire party returned to
Smelling. SO far from having gone to Folorn Hope
for the purpose Of settling the difficulty" stated
in the Stockton papers, Mr. Budworth had not ex-
pressed his intention of going until he was told that
party were going to attend the dancing school, when
he resolved 10 join them. These the facts with re-
gard to the party who went to Forlorn Hope the
day spoken Of. CLIP.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

MURDER OF A MARPosAN AT STocKToN.-A
man named James McQuade was found dead
on Friday morning last, at a drinking house in
Stockton. From the evidence before the cor
oncr's jury, three men, keepers Of the drinking
house, nan ued Elyea, Place and Degant, says
the Stockton Argus, were arrested and lodged
in Jail upon suspicion Of being the murderers
of McQuade. The above persons were the
only occupants of the house on the night Of
the murder, each of whom stated TO the jury
that they heard no noise on Thursday night,
and were wholly ignorant of the affair until the
body was discovered on Friday morning They
all occupied beds within few feet of McQuade
and Notwithstanding the neighbors were
aroused by the strange sounds, they slept un-
disturbed.
The body of the deceased was recognized,
after the adjournment of the jury, as that Of
James McQuade, of Sherlock's Creek, Mariposa
county, where he owned tunnel claim in
company with others whom he was about to
join in working it. He is said to have been a
sober and industrious man.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

SUPREME CouRT-On Saturday, Jan. Gath
the Supreme Court gave the followed decision
The case of Fremont vs. Merced Mining
Company was an application for mandamus
An order was made by the Judge Of the Thir
teenth District, upon an ex parte application o.
plaintiff granting an injunction restraining de-
fendant from working certain quartz veins
After due service Of injunction, defendant
without notice to plaintiff, applied for mod
fication fthe order, which was granted by the
Judge. Defendant proceeded to work the
quartz, and plaintiff applied for an attachment
for contempt. This application was refused
and a mandamus is sought to compel the Judg,
below to issue the attachment and hear the
alleged contempt The Court say the applica
ton was very properly refused. No contemp,
was committed. Application is denied.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

STAGE LINE TO SALT LAKE.-A correspon
dent of the Sacramento Union, writing from
Placerville, saysa company is being organized
at that place with capital stock of $4,000
for the purpose of establishing line of coach.
es from there or Sacramento city to Salt Lake
city; they guarantee to deliver the mails
running semi-monthly-withn eighteen days
time, to or from the starting point, during the
entire year. Should the company succeed in
obtaining the mail contract coaches will be
running to Salt Lake and intermediate land
ings," before the first of July.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

FIonr WITH THE INDIASs.-A correspondent
of the Placervillc Courier, states that dis
turbance took place on Friday, January 10Th,
just below Todd's Ranch. Itappcars that some
Indians, who have encamped in the vicinity,
robbed some sluices at the Spanish Bar Of
$3.50 or $500. On the day mentioned, the
citizens Of Spanish Bar surrounded the camp
and demanded the surrender of the robbers,
which was answered by the discharge of a
musket on the part of the Indians. The whites
Immediately commenced firing and discharged
some one hundred and fifty shots, killing one
Indian only, and he was probably innocent.
The whites seized all the firearms, bows, ar
rows, etc, belonging to the Indians, to be rc-
turned on surrender of the robbers.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

FALLING RAINS AND RISING RIvERs.-The
late rains seem to have extended into the inte-
rior and caused considerable rise in the riv.
ers and streams The Sacramento has risen
some six or seven feet during the past few days
The streams would have risen much more than
they have, only that the storm in the noun.
tains consisted of snow instead of rain-a
happy circumstance for the miners, as they
now have sufficient water for immediate use
while these SHOWS will act as reserve fund
when the present supply shall fail.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

LUcKY.-Two miners, last week, in Mariposa
town, struck several rich quartz boulders in
the house-yard cf one of the parties, Mr.
Nichols. We were shown by Mr.. Tout, one
of the lucky hombres his share of what had
already been pounded up, amounting to over
three hundred dollars few pieces of the
quartz saved by him were certainly the richest
and most beautiful specimens we have ever
seen. We cannot arrive at the precise value
of the amount in the whole rock, but rumoi
says it is estimated at from 1920 to $4,000.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

GREAT STORM IN CoLuMBIA.-Columbia was
visited by great storm of wind and rain on
Wednesday evening 9th ult., which continued
till Friday, when hail and snow fell and thun.
der and lightning were frequent Immense
damage has been done to the miners and water
companies, in the leveling of fumes, filling up
of Claims &c. The large fumes Of several
ditch companies have been upset in many
places. The damage to the @. 4 S, r. Water
Co. is estimated al $4,000
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
THE NEXT DITCH MEETING.

/ Saturday next, according to the resolution
passed at the meeting held on the 9th ult., is
the day appointed for the next meeting, to re-
ceive and consider the report of the committee
then appointed to take the necessary prem-
mary steps towards the ditch project
/ Since the mass meeting, the committee have
met, and subcommittee were appointed, the
better to facilitate business. The reports of
the committee will no doubt prove of vast in
terest to the community, in connection with
the objects of the meeting, and as the reports
will in all probability show more clearly than
can be ascertained by any ordinary means,
the practicability of the work, there should be
general attendance at the meeting, which
is open to ALL The entire country around the
mining region where the water is sought to be
brought-including all branches of business
will be immensely benefited by the success Of
this project, and every citizen should therefore
feel it his bounden duty to countenance and
support, at least by his presence, the objects of
the meeting The present is not the time for
single individual to remain Inactive more es-
pecially when great injury would result to
Our portion of the county from such inactivity
Our people must not lose sight of the fact that
should the present project fail, or should tap
pear that a proper interest has not been taken
by the citizens who signed the call for the
first meeting, and others, interested, this dis
trct must remain without a sufficient supply
of water for mining purposes, by the means
proposed, for years. This is no time for false
decacy to interfere with great public good,
nor should feelings of rivalry be permitted to
mar project which promises to be of such
vast benefit. All should come forward prompt
ly, and at least see the feasibility of the pro-
posed ditch fairly tested.
On every hand we hear opinions expressed
in praise of the mineral wealth of this region,
as proven by the numerous pieces of gold
found, almost unsought, and the good wages
made by our miners with the small quantity of
water they now procure in this vicinity and
the very strongest confidence appears to be
felt that immense aurifcrous deposits now lie
imbedded in the earth around us, which only
requires suficiency of water for washing pur.
poses to be broughtto the light Of day. These
facts being so well established, why should our
citizens not make mighty effort, now that
fair opportunity presents ITSELF to procure
this zone thing needful to enrich themselves
while they assist the miner Whatever argu-
ments may be used against the feasibility of
the project, one thing is very certain, every
one wishes to see il succeed, and if every citi.
zen exerts himself as he should to effect it, we
will all have the satisfaction left us that every
thing has been done that lay in our power,
and our people will not, hereafter, reproach
themselves for inactivity, when too late Let
us be cup and doing" and make proper use
Of the opportunity before us.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

TnEArnE.-The Graves Troupe will give theatri
cal entertainment in this place tonight at the ornos
Hotel, when will be presented the play of the " Lady
Of Lyons" and the farce Of Loan Of Lover" also
songs and dances. The Stockton Republican says Of
their performance at that place Last night the
beautiful play Of the Lady of Lyons presented
Mile Duret taking the character of Claude Melnotte
which she sustained creditably. Pauline, by Miss
Louisa Graves, was also well personated. The piece
was well cast throughout and wen received.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

APPOINTMENTS BY THE SENATE.-The follow
lowing appointments have recently been made
by Coy. Weller: Randolph NJ. Cooley, Com
missioner of Deeds Of New York, to reside in
the City of New York; Charles A. Snyder,
Commissioner of Deeds for Pennsylvania, to
reside in Harrisburgh John c. Hurd, Com
missioner of Deeds for New York, to reside in
the City of New York. and II. c. Ralfe, Notary
Public for San Bernardino.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
SACRAMENTO, Jan. rs.

SENATE-Mr. Bell introduced the following:
Resolved, That the committee on swamp and over
flowed lands be instructed to make proper inquiry into
the present state of the works certain swamp and
overlowed lands in Tulare Valley said works having
been contracted to have been performed by certain
parties in behalf of the State in accordance with the
provisions of act entitled act to provide for the
construction of canals and for draining and reclaim
ing certain swamp aud overowed lands in Tuare Val
ley, passed April H. 1857.
The stated object for offering the resolution the
current report that the parties owning the franchise
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
Hornitos p 0.-Arrivals and Departures Of Mails

Arrives from Stockton at O'Clock NJ every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday alternating weekly with wednes
day, Friday and Sunday Leaves for place alter
nate days, at O'Clock, ?. NJ.
Arrives from Marposa at O'clock NJ, Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday alternating weekly with Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday Leaves for place alter
nate days, at O'Clock, A.
Arrives from Mlerton and vsalia at o'clock NJ
ry Wednesday, and leaves every Thursday at O'clock
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

MOVEMENT OF TRooPs.-A detachment Of
one hundred and sixty soldiers Of the Third
United States Artillery, left San Francisco for
San Diego, Jan. 26th, on the Republic The
officers in command are, Maj. Wise and Lieuts.
Churchill, Tyler, and Hill.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

60 Any business intended for the DEMOCRAT at
visaa, will be promptly attended to by our agency
at HEsToN's EXPRESS OFFICE. Those in arrears
will please take notice.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

BILLUPs' -vIsALTA.-This house Is in ex-
ceent order and kept in a style unsurpassed by any
in that locality. We recommend travellers visiting
Visaa TO try the that are to be found
at this house. and to the attentions of the worthy pro-
prietor. See advertisement.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

ss- HEsross ExrREss OFFICE in Millerton is the
Office Of our agency. Mr.. L. G. Hughes will receipt
for moneys intended for us. An excellent o, portun.
ty to receive and pay for the DEMOCRAT.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

DrscHAReED-R. II. Stanley was examined
on Saturday, 29d JAM, before the Sacramento
Recorder, and discharged from custody, the
accusation of swnding not being sustained.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

BE- Mr.. Charles Lang, our indefatgabe newspaper
expressman, has again placed us under obligations fo
copies of Forney's Press" and the New Yorl
News
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

LEGISLATIVE FAvoRs.- acknowledge the receipt
of various public documents from Hons S. A. Merritt
and Wm. Holden. of the Senate, and |. n. Ward, J.
II. Tatman and A. II. Mitchell, of the Assembly.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

FEBRUARY STRAwBERRy.-Mr Chas. Lang
has presented us with fine strawberry grown
in his garden, in the open air. Strawberries
growing and frost every nightl What a
country
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

were doing nothing to reclaim the lands After some
debate the resolutions were adopted.
ASSEMBLY.-Mr. Mitchell introduced an act to
extend the provisions of an act organizing the county
of Buena Vista. Referred to the committee on coun-
ties
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

JERSEY Co.-The mill Of the owners Of the Jersey
Quartz lode commenced running last week. From
present appearances, the yield will exceed expecta.
| tioDs.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

BOARD OF SUPERvIsoRs.-The Board of Su.
pervisors of Marposa County convened al
the Court House at Mariposa, on Monday, Is,
inst
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

DAScE.-A nice little dance came off at the
Hornitos Hotel, on Friday evening last. We
received kind invitation and-was there.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
II o II n I Il 0 S:
THURSDAY MORNING. G........ FEB.

So Advertisements and Communication
intended for publication in the DEMOCRAT reach the
Office before II O'Clock, on Wednesday morning
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
DIED.

In the vicinity of Vsalia, jan l4th, Mrs. NANCY wn
aged IS years, late Of Arkansas.
On the 18th and 18th Jau at place, two infant
children twins Of ,r. aud Mrs W. FUDGE aged month
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

Court OF SEssIoNs-There being no bust
ness to come before this tribunal, their session
will be postponed till next term.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

DISTRICT CoURT.-The next term of the
District Court will commence on Monday next
9Th inst.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

sS- Wells, Fargo & Co. have our thanks for sup
plies Of San Francisco and Atlantic papers.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

IL persons having Claims against the Estate Of MEL
IA son PEPPERS, deceased hereby notified to ex-
hb them with the necessary vouchers the undersigned
his place Of residence in the town Of Marposa Marposa
County, State Of California within ten months from the
date Of this notice. the will be forever barred
J. W. T0RNEY, Public Administrator.
Marposa, February list, 1858. 44w
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
A q E N II S .

JAMES NJ VAN DYKE corner Of Main Fourth streets
MaTposa Is authorized agent 10 receive Subscriptions
Advertisements, and Job Work. All orders left with him
will receive prompt attention.
THOMAS BOYCE, northeast Washington and
Montgomery streets Francisco Is duly authorized
sgent to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
VISAIIA AGENCY at Heson's Express Office. Orders
for Subscriptions Advertisements and Job Work will
receive prompt attention
nILERToN AGENCY at Heston's Express Office at the
store Of L. g. Hughes Co. Orders attended as above.
MAI EIKINs, of Lagrange, is authorized agent for
stanisaus County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 2

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 20.
SENATE.--Mr. Holden, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Public Lands, to Nhom was referred Assem-.
bly, joint resolutions No. s. relative to donating public
lands to actual settlers within the State of California
reported back the resolutions with amendments, and
recommended their passage as amended. Report ac-
cepted and placed on file.
The Assembly spent the day in considering the
tested election case of sutter county.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 30.
SENATE.-Mr. Holden gave notice of bill to es-
tablish State land Office.
After some unimportant business, the Senate ad-
journed
decentralization were presented from citi-
zens of various localities in different counties of the
State, praying for the passage Of law to enforce a
better observance of the Sabbath. Mr.. Stratton,
from Committee Public Morals reported favorably
on the bill to suppress bawdy houses Mr.. Stakes,
from the Judiciary Committee, reported favofably on
the following acts An act to suppress instructions
with amendments; an act to amend the act authorz-
ing the Governor to appoint Commissioner Of Deeds
act to amend act to define the rights and duties
Of husband and wife Mr.. Stakes from Judiciary
Committee, reported general act providing for
change of names of persons and to prohibit applica-
ton to the Legislature for that purpose Recommitted
with instructions to amend il in cases Of marriage,
minors and other points. On motion of Mr. Lee, the
act for the suppression of instructions was set for the
special order for Friday, Feb. 9th.
On motion, the roll of counties was called and del.
egaons not desiring the provisions of the bill (Which
bill requires the County Judges to reside at the county
seats) to extend to their counties required to give
notice when their counties were called. The delega-
tions desiring their counties excluded were Tehama,
Colusi, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Mariposa, Napa San
Luis Obispo and Yolo. The FL Dorado delegation be-
ing divided, by their request the question was put to
the House, who decided in extending the proposition
to that county.
Committee rose and reported progress, and the act
with the exceptions made in Committee, ordered en-
crossed.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
M A AI&RIED.

AT visaia, Jan l4th, by Hon. John Cutler Mr.. II. C.
SEWER to Miss AMANDA MATHEWS, all of that vicinity
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

MASONIC LoDGEs.-There are now 11S Ma
sonic Lodges in this State, five of which have
been organized within the past few weeks
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04
IL i RTH.

On February ist in Marposa the wife of j. F. MYrRs
daughter.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-04

SACRAMENTO, Jan. %.
SENATE.--Mr. Holden, from the engrossing com
mtee, reported Senate bill II, an act to amend the
first section of act entitled an act empowering the
Governor to appoint Commissioners of Deeds, and de-
fnng the duties Of such officers approved March 20,
1850. Also an act to amend the sixth section of an
act entitled act defining the rights of husband and
wife, passed April II, 1850
The House was not in session on Saturday.
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s,;uu al the American merchants Of the island OF
. ,yo.s was held on the 3lst OF March last for the
- AZ expressing their sentiments in view OF the res
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81. T,sosAs, March 81, 1858
a.. The Undersigned committee, appointed at a
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St;on unanimously adopted, would beg TO express
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