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Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
rI51a SECOND EFFORT.

We have received from Hon. S. A. Merritt,
President pro tenn or the Senate, copy Of
Senate Bill No. G, introduced by him, January
II, entitled An Act supplemental to an Act
entitled IN Act to provide for the formation
Of corporations for certain purposes" passed
April 18th, 1853 This bin is very import
ant one in its character, as it gives the right
Of way over all lands for canals or water
bitches, the want of which has, heretofore,
been no small impediment to the progress of
our county.
The Jll being too lengthy to publish entire,
we copy a portion Of Section 1, which en-
braces the prominent points:
SrcnoN 1. Any corporation, formed under
the provisions Of "An Act to provide for the
formation Of corporations for certain purposes, {"
passed April 14th, 1868, for the purpose of
building and constructing canals or water
ditches to convey water upon any of the min.
ing lands in this State, for the working of the
same, may enter upon, take possession of, and
use all such real estate and property as may
be required for the construction of and main
tenanco of the canals or water bitches as afore.
said, and thc convenient accommodations ap-
pertaining to the same, by complying with the
following provision: Whenever the said cor
poration shall not have acquired, by gift or
purchase, any land real estate, or property,
so required as aforesaid, or which may be af
iected by any operation connected with such
construction and maintenance, it shall be law
ful for the company by petition, signed by its
attorney o. agent, describing with convenient
accuracy and certainty, by map or otherwise
the lands, real estate, or property, so required
to be taken or TO be affected, setting forth the
name and residence of each owner or other
person interested therein, as owner, claimant
tenant, lessee or eneumberer so far as known
to such attorney or agent, as appearing of
'''7's.l ..t9 apply to the judge of the district
court, either 10 term time or vacation, of the
county where said lands, real estate, or pro-
perty SHALL lie, praying the appointment of
commissioners 70 ascertain the compensation
to be made to such owners and persons inter
ested, for the taking or njuriously affecting
such lands, real estate or property, as aforc-
said"
The remainder Of the Bill prescribes the
duties of the judge and commissioners pro-
yides for contingencies, and details the mode
of procedure necessary in the premises, etc.
At the last session of the Legislature, sim
liar bin was passed by both branches, but
through the "masterly inactivity" of the then
Executive il filled to become law With
the present Governor, however, the matter
will be treated differently; and after the bill
has passed the Legislature, as there can be no
doubt il will, the wishes of tho people, as ex.
pressed through their representatives, will be
respected and endorsed by the Executive.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

PREACHING AND PRAoTIcE.-A worthy cler-
gyman in New York, following the practice Of
his ministerial brethren, recently preached a
very earnest discourse on the hard times, en-.
forcing the duty of retrenchment and ccono-
my. Immediately after church, the congre.
CATION took him at his word by holding a
meeting, at which his salary was cut down,
from $1,000 to 5000
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
Foreign News.

The steamer Canada arrived at Halifax on Friday,
with European news to the 9th Dec, one week later
than previous adyices
In financial point of view, the intelligence is un-
important. In Great Britain and France monetary
affairs appeared to be easier
The British Parliament had assembled, and bill of
indemnity for the Bank of England in issuing its bills
beyond the amount allowed by its charter, had been
proposed
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

FAsT.-The people of Petaluma have fast
method Of "putting in time" The order of
the day, by way of amusement, set for Satur-
day last, was as follows: a prize-fght in the
morning, between two boys of sixteen years
of age, one of whom was backed by his father I;
horse-race; a cock-fght; turkey and quail
shooting; pigeon shooting, from a trap; and
wound up with a grand ball in the evening.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

LIEUT.. DERBY.-A Mobile paper states that
Lieut. Derby, (John Phenix) Typographical
Engineers, recently arrived in that city, is suf-
fering from an acute disorder of the eyes,
which it is feared may destroy his sight en-
tirely This news will cause deep regret
among his numerous friends in this State.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

The CAMELs.-Sihe camels brought to this
country by Lieut.. Beale's party, says the Los
Angeles Star, are to remain for the present at
Fort Tejon They will probably be sent to
Fort Yuma for use between that and the vari-
GUS posts in New Mexico. They are peculiar
ly adapted for packing and express purposes
in that part of the country.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

MURDER OVER GAME OF PoKER.-William
Peasants, colored barber of Sonora, killed
another colored man named Wilson Burgess,
from La Grange, Stanisaus county, on the 4th
inst. The murder was caused by dispute
over game of poker. Peasants made his es-
cape, and is said to have left town in company
with Mexican, intending to go overland to
Mexico.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

PIco CLAM,-The claim of Pico, upon Mo
kelumnc river, in the vicinity of jackson, has
been confirmed. This claim covers an exten
sive mining country, and doubtless will b,
productive of much dissatisfaction among the
settlers and miners.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

IL persons hereby notified, that indebted
n have any stock Of any kind whatever belonging to
MAJOR NELSON PfI1Ens To inform the Public Admins
traitor OF Mariposa County Of the Immediately
failing do they will be prosecuted according to law.
J. W. TORNEY
jan1f3 Public Administrator.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

PRosPERING.-The Big Oak Flat Water
Company, we are glad to learn, have satisfied
the execution issued against them, and are
again pushing forward the important work for
which they were organized
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
N o t L G g.
COUNTY SURVEYORS OFFICE,

COUNTY SURVEYORS OFFICE, /
AfmInroN, FRtsSo Co. November 3D., lS57.t
FE undersigned SurycyOro of Fresno County respectful
ly informs the Public that he Is prepared TO sur
vey Swamp and Overlooked Land Presumption Claims and
all kinds of Surveying Civil Engineering etc Also that
he will attend TO having the Decaratory Statements taken
Of persons wishing to locate Public Lands.
Any business entrusted to his charge will be promptly
attended to on application at his Office in Millerton
7. c. STAIJ0,
nl23m County Surveyor, Fresno Co.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

SLooPs OF WAR-The five steam-sloops Of
war, ordered by the last Congress, are to be
built one at Boston, one at New York, one at
Philadelphia, one at Norfolk, and one at Pen
sacola. Their estimated cost is $2,300,00O.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that will sell at public auction
~ Monday, January 25th 1855 between the
lOo'clock A. NJ and p NJ, at the town Of Hornos, Mar
posa county all the stock in possession Of BENZ y.
Ross and originally owned by Major Nelson Peppers
deceased for the benefit Of those concerned Terms cash
on delivery. J. W T0RNEY,
inn.l Public Administrator.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
Settle your bills.

4 IL persons indebted to the firm of b. OPPENHEM
n CO., in MARlP0SA and BEAR VALLEY, are hereby
requested to SETTLE their accounts previous TO the nrst OF
JANUARY they will be put in the hands Of the proper
authorities for collection. b. OPPENHElM a 70
Marposa Dec. Sd, 1851 ID
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

New PAPER-The Marysvillc Daily News,
being the successor of the Herald and Inquir-
er, has made its appearance under the edito-
rial management of the veteran, Gen. Allen.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
NOTICE.

NTE undersigned will attend TO the examination Of Min
ing locations make Reports and draw Plans for open
ing and working Quartz Mines in part of MarPosa and ad
joining counties He will also attend to the purchasing OF
Quartz Mines on commission. J. +. CLAYTON,
Mining Engineer.
Office at Marposa Mariposa County janf
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN

THAT the undersigned for himself and associates will
apply the Board of Supervisors Of Marposa County
their session the first Monday in February for
charter Toll Road from Ross Ranch to Bear Valley.
January 7th, 1855 3t G. M. HARDWlCk.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
FaVols.

correspondent, who has just returned from
a trip to the Southern counties, has kindly
furnished us with an account of things in that
section Of the State, which is very interesting.
We make the following extracts
From all could sec and learn, the farmers
IN our section Of country have no reason to
complain of their lot, from the fact that they
have as good seasons if not better than they
have any place south of the San Joaquin. !
have had to pay as high as 12t cts per- pound
Tor barley and cents for hay, after leaving
Kings River It sa good hog and cattle range,
and the land promises well for agricultural pur-
poses
The Momoas are very troublesome in the
upperpart Of Los Angeles county, in the way
Of stealing and killing cattle Their camp is
said TO be ON the Mohaye.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

JIE coparinerhp heretofore existing between H. Gerson
and Samuel flias Is this day dissolved by mutual con
son. II. GEIsSON.
jan2l SAMUEL ELIAS.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
Fruit Trees.

Trees from San Jose direct will call and leave the
orders with A. G. Black at Hornitos, or Mr. Eagieson
Forlorn Hope d2ih H. HAMlLiON.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
GARDEN SEEDS.

~ ARDEN SEEDS OF EVERY DESCRlf1lON NUN ",
VI hand and warranted genuine For sale al the p'"s
Store west side Of the Plaza, By o,,cx
dlS A. u. hUf,t
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

sNow.-l'he submits of the Bear Valley
Range of hills have been covered with snow
during the past week. And on all the higher
land Of this county, it has fallen very abund
sntly
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

Hon. !. N. Ward and Hon John II. Tatman,
Assomblymen, have our thanks for valuable
State documents
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21

Hon. A. II. Mitchell member of Assembly
nom Iulare county, will accept our thanks foi
a pamphlet containing Governor Johnson's
Message to the ninth California Legislature.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-21
A g e N T S .

JAMFsMV VAN DYKE corner Of Main and Fourth streets
Marposa IS authorized agent 10 receive Subscriptions.
Advertisement and job Work. All orders left with him
will receive prompt attention.
THOMAS BOYCE, northeast corner Washington and
Montgomery roel san Francisco, s duly authorized
agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
r. N. HEsr0N Express Rider between this place and
Kern River duly authorized to subscriptions ad-
vertisemcris aud job Work.
MAJ EKN5, OF Lagrange, is our authorized agent for
Siauslaas County.
II . II n TT OS:
THURSDAY MORNING. JAN. 2I.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09
BANKS BREAKING

The smashing up of swindling banking
concerns seems to be the order Of the dav
In Tennessee. Every vestige Of these
rotten things should DO wiped out, and
we are glad to see such papers as the
Avalanche and Eagle and Enquirer max.
ing herce and unrelenting warfare upon
the Ubiquitous swindling shops. The
Bank of America has suspended and may
be regarded as a bad egg J" the South.
ern Bank has been proved to be another
foul nest for the nurture of thieves and
rascals. 1t is dangerous to handle Ten.
nessee money, and planters this year will
do well to sell their cotton where there
is certainty of getting good money in
payment for it.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

The English language is doubtless the
most flixible in the world Capable of
expressing the most beautiful and SUBJ
lime, as well as the strongest and most
forcible ideas, it at the same time can be
stretched and twisted into any variety of
forms, all too, coming from the same root.
and not borrowing single term from any
other language. No other language can
afford such variety Of Elections. The
following by DR.. Wallis is matchless. in
its way:
When twister twisting, will twist him a twist:
For the twisting of bis twist, he three twines
doth lntwist;
But If one of the twines Of the twist do untwist.
The twine that uutwisteth, untwisteth the twist,
untwisting the Irvine that UNFINISHED between.
lie twirls with his tWister the twain in a Irvine
linen twice having twisted the twines of the Irvine.
lie twlsteth the Irvine he had twined in twain.
Inc twain that IN twisting before in the Irvine
AS tWines were intwisted, be now doth untwine
lWlxt the TWAIN intertwisting twine more be-
tween,
lie twirlng bis twster makes twist Of the Irvine.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09
From the Mobile Tribune. I
Mobile and Ohio Railroad.

1t would perhaps not be out place, as
THIS Is the close of the commercial wear.
to say something in relation to the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad.
The road is finished on the southern
part 232 miles, viz: from Mobile to
West Point, in Lowndes county in Mis-.
Slsslppl. 1t is also completed through
Kentucky, twenty miles, and also south
ward into Tennessee twenty-four miles.
making forty-four miles. 1t is also laid
northward twenty-five miles, from Jack.
son. Tennessee, making sixty-nine miles
completed in the north. This with fonr
miles OF the Columbus branch, makes the
Whole amount of road finished 3Ol miles
Eighty miles have been laid during the
past year, being the greatest progress
since the commencement of the work.
Iron rails have been contracted for
sufficient to complete the road and there
can scarcely be doubt that at the end
OF the coming year, if not before, we shall
DC enabled to announce the completion
of the road
During the past commercial year, there
nave been received here by the Railroad
l07S 64 bales of cotton.
We republish the following table which
explains ITSELF:
n ~, Receipts of Cotton
:. - 1I Do ana ono Rafroad teih Earnings of
the Road for The year eadidg July 3lst. fs55
compared ruth the prerious uears
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09
A READER.

Inc times are dull and Weather lnoel
distressingly warm; but, like the wand
erlng jew, there is no rest for the editor
Let the times be dull or brisk: let the
weather be cold or hot; let his mind be
elastic and vigorous, or leaden and worn
put, an inevitable destiny tells him, write
write! We bow to fate and ink our pen
but what shall We write about Local
items are scarce; in fact, one can't be
mad Tor either love or money. The pap.
ers have nothing interesting; we have
picked and culled at least fifty for what
Is IN to-day's paper, and are in O fit con-
union just now to enjoy the glorious pri-
'iiege OF having "nothing to do !" but
something tells us: "Yes, and youll
soon be in the glorious predicament of
having nothing to wear!'" That woul1
be nice, wouldn't 1t? but editors always
have nothing, anyhow. Some have moth.
ing to spend; Others nothing to drink :.
some nothing to say; others nothing to
think; but we have nothing to write.-
But we will write, and as grand
gloomy and peculiar" feeling now pre-
dominates in our soul, will seek some do.
serving object; hover over it like some
Dlrd OF evil omen with cadayerous aspect
and crooked beak +; then pounce upon and
Dear 1t away, while our talons reekipg
with the blood of our victim shall, insati-
ate, clutch the lifeless body, and our cry
of "prey !" "prey r'(prey what : Prev
RE News p shall echo DER the hills and
through the wales Of lovely Mississippi.
The Kansas Conference Bill we'll roll
INTO cigar lighters; to the Douglas
action We'll give free ticket to the 9th.
81 SIDE OF Jordan, and the great abolition
sodheads we'll put through on special
rain to the internal regions. To South
IN Rights Wings wen bow our head,
md States Rights Democrats we'll
greet with blinking eye; but Northern
Democrats, Abolition Wings, and Black
republican Know Nothings we'll pass
With whitening look of condemnation
nd hiss of scorn. But where's a de.
CRYING ohjeet2 where will we find a
ictim? Shall We mount the slave trade
Telegraph Gable question i!
I renew the vexation of our readers bv ,
oring them with bothersome rehashed {
>ansas essay7 We will do neither, at :
asst for the present; but will pick
obby by next week. So ends "A e
eader." v
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09
FRAZER RIVER GOLD FEvER.-Tb

FRAZER RIVER GoLD FEvER.-The
excitement consequent upon the report
OF large quantities of gold being found
in the region watered by the Frazer Riv-
er in California, has almost died out
People who left rich diggings and COM
Portable homes have returned perfectly
disgusted chilled with disappointment,
and worn out by the hardships incident
TO such a trip. The press of San Fran
cisco, interested in keeping its population
at home, throws out every discourage
nent to put check to the emigration
The river waters are so high the bars
'annot be conveniently worked; when
ne waters fall, gold. it is thought, can be |
'btained In abundance.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09
!" nat are you Going to do with Doualas 2,

This is a question every Know Moth
ing journal is now preponnding to u
With an air of talnt and self gratulations
we DO not hesitate to answer and con
4 trast the integrity of the two parties
me American and the Democratic. Fol
Douglas treason TO the South-his aban
comment OF the great principles upon
which the South could rest with securit,
ln the admission of new States into the
Union, and his utilization with Black Re.
publlcans in opposition to the Leconlpton
Constitution, framed BY the voice of the
people of Kansas, we (the democracy of
the whole country propose to take his
pollttcal life; dissecting the body and
dividing the good from the cra. The
good, embracing all his past services, pa
lrlotic deeds, and glorious achievements
we will bury with great honor and eclat
and hope the clods of the valley will rest
sweetly upon it! The egH, including his
present heresies and low demaeogism we
will hang on gibbet, where the vultures
of the air and the wild beasts of the for
est may devour it. This is what we de-
sign to do.
Now with equal fairness and truth. we
essay to answer the question, "What
VIII the South Americans do with Crit.
tenden = For his desertion to the South
his opposition to the Lecompton pro
slavery constitution---his alliance with
such REPUBLICANS as Seward, CROWN and
Lincoln, in their assiduous attacks upon
our institutions, the (South Americans
Will join hands with Black Republicans
will chant with Seward and Crittenden
The same litany--wiIl sound the loud
trumpet DER Egypt's dark sea" at the
mention of the incorruptible' Ken
Iuckian's name, and will elevate him, if
possible, TO the highest position in the
gift of the American people.
Such is the language of the Columbus
Ga.) Times. 1t is extremely doubtful
whether "South Americans" will allv
With such men as Seward and Lincoln.
1T is very, rery doubtful whether they
viii chant Black Republican litany, and
IS for fusing and coalescing with Adolf
lonists, the idea is more than absurd -
The Memphis Eagle & Enquirer's efforts
cause joining of hands between Black {
republicans and Southern Wings, Amer
cans, &c, will prove abortive.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09
TENNESSEE RANKS

A Memphis paper has the following in
reference to the Southern Bank. The
same parties own the Bank of America
and the Southern Bank:
1t is understood that the bank will
go into liquidation. 1t is one of the Free
Banks, and has bonds on deposite with
the Comptroller of upwards of $4,000
lts circulation, which is mostly in Ken
lucky ana IN Northern Tennessee, is about
s4o'ooo. The noteholder, therefore, is
very well secured, and ought not to make
any unnecessary sacrifice. The amount
due to depositors, we learn, is something
IKE $4,000, all of which, we doubt not
from the personal character and property
resources of Mr.. Davie, the President
will be made good with time.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09
QT1he Memphis Appeal makes omit,

QTThe Memphis Appeal makes quite
a ito do over paragraph from one Of
the speeches of that notorious Black Re-
publican scayenger, HORACE Greedy,
wherein is admitted the possibility of
more slave States coming into the Union.
1t would not be surprising to hear that
Greedy had turned pro-slavery man. We
cannot imagine how it is that when man
in the North gives utterance to any thing
like pro-slavery sentiments, be is at once
Landed and handed around in the papers
as something worthy to be admired. We
do not mean to say the Appeal holds ND
Greedy as worthy object; but We could
point to several instances Where South
ern confidence is given to Northern pro-
slavery men. For our part, we look up
On Northern pro-slavery man with sus
oicious distrust, only equaled by the
oathsome hate We bear to an open abo.
Zionist.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09
HON. j. NJ. THOMPSON.

We find in the Memphis Avalanche
the following compliment to one of the
worthiest citizens of Chichasaw:
We are rejoiced to learn that our friend
}. NJ. Thompson, of Houston, Chickasaw
county, will probably be elected Attorney
for the Ninth Judicial District of Missis.
slppl- Mr.. Thompson has served two
terms in the Mississippi Legislature, and
made for himself a reputation for talent
and promise, and is gentleman in every
relation of life. He will make most
efficient officer and we are gratifed that
his prospects for an election are SO hatter-
ing.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09

o. The deaths from yellow fever in
New Orleans for the week ending Satur-
day last, were officially reported at four
hundred and twenty. This is no doubt
CONSIDERABLY short Of the mark. From
all we can learn, publicly and privately,
one hundred deaths per day is probably
nearer the truth. The cold spell of last
week, If it extended as far south as New
Orleans, has perhaps checked the further
spread of the epidemicA
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09

MURDER AND LYNCH LAw.-We learn
man named Byce living near New AL
bany, in Pcntotoc county, was killed on
Saturday by fend whose name we could
not ascertain. The murderer ripped open
the bowels of his victim (who it appears
was a very inoffensive person, and had
given no provocation), with a pocket
knife, and then fled. The next morning
be was found dangling to tree with
rope around his neck. It is MougAt he
was hung. Dreadful! This is the sec.
ond wilfnll murder that has been perpe.
tfated in our sister county within one
year, and the second time the outraged
citizens have taken the law in their own
hands.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09

NEN The folly Of not advertising was
fully illustrated the other day. One man
told another that such a merchant (who
doesn't advertise) had certain article of
a tolerably good quality. We felt med
dlesome' and couldn't help saying, we
knew one (who advertised) that had the
article in question, and that too, of the
very best quality manufactured. The
advertising merchant sold the goods.
The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-09

suIcIpE.--A young woman, 16 years
old, named Susan Lane, perpetrated sui
eide last week in Holly Springs. Her
mother slapped her for neglecting to do
something. and her sensitive nature could
not brook it. She should have fallen in
love anyhow before she killed herself.