San Andreas independent., 1858-07-17


matter, left it, and being too unwell to stand
in the chilly air, soon after left the place
Feeling very unwell, l was debarred the
pleasure of joining in the dance and stood
like an infdel, gazing upon Mohammedan
paradise. About midnight large table la
dened with refreshments, was carried into the
room and after the weary dancers had sufi-
ciently RECALLED themselves, it was again bro't
forth crowned with delicious cakes of every
description. Several random invitations were
then given to help yourself, and was fortu-
nate enough to be the recipient of one, but
declined, in favor of those with more elastic
consciences and keener appetites. After the
table had been removed, dancing recon-
menced and was kept up until near dawn !;
when, concluding that the day had been suf-
ficiently heightened, and the Fourth duly cell
ebrated, that pleasant spot was once more re-
signed to the dreary influences of silence. A
few minutes later, and the sigh of the night
wind, as it whispered to the leaves, was the
only sound that broke its sweet repose Too
much praise cannot be awarded to the mana
gers-G. & A. Brown, l. Delait and others-for
their courtesy, kindness and attention to all
and the skill and good taste shown in the ar
rangements made for their accommodation and
comfort Not single accident occurred to
disturb the harmony existing there, and my
glance fell upon but two persons who seemed
as if they had been tasting something stronger
than soda. Being for the time a self consti-
tuted champion, l fearlessly proclaim, that for
beauty, wit, grace, and the exquisite taste dis
played in the dress. the ladies of Murphy's
Camp are equaled by but few, and excelled by
none in the State. Now, if there is one so
lost to honor, or so dead to the laws of chival-
ry, as to- dispute this, then to him l. cast the
glaive of defiance, and dare him to the lists
| wish to be distinctly understood that all
lady visitors, are included in my proclama-
ton, with those of this place. and if the gems
of other camps are here, so much the better
for u.s..
l was agreeably surprised tie other even
ing, to find that a row Of beautiful cedar trees
had been planted in front of the Post-office,
during the day. Mr.. A. H. Stevens deserves
great credit for his tasty addition to the place,
and has set an example which I am confident
will be followed almost Immediately by q
number Of those living upon. the principal
street. row of those trees is all that is
wanting to make Messrs. Sperry 4 Perry
Hotel perfect elysum and l feel certain
that they will not be wanting long.
The Frazer river excitement has abated con-
siderably in this place, since my last letter
and yet they are leaving in parties, often num-
bering as many as fifteen, but more frequently
two, three, five, ten, &c. This lull is not a
reaction of feeling, as many would suppose
but the expectation of letters from friends now
on their way there, containing correct infor-
nation in relation to the mines. Should the
stampede but if the reverse, numbers now
anxious to be off, will quietly resume the pick
and shovel, and feel thankful that they are
still at home. If the gold is as abundant as
IL 10 ICpOIlCu W UC Ill IIlstI udNc gone, or Will
go this season, will scarcely form squad when
compared with the mighty army preparing to
go next. There is evidently something wrong,
but what, or where, it would puzzle Paul
Pry, Tallyrand, or Metternich, to find out
am thoroughly convinced that the steamboat
companies will not be the losers, when the
riddle is solved.
The Alleghanans performed here few
nights ago to rather a small audience yet it
was not because their efforts were not appre-
ciated, but that money was exceedingly scarce.
The Central Hill company's claim is paying
from So to $S per day to the man. The claim
of W. O'Donnel Meran Il Co., is paying from
$5 to Sc per day to the hand that of T.
Madden, Mathews & Co., is averaging So per
day to the man. MAZEpPA.