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San Andreas independent., 1858-09-11

New FIRM.-We direct attention to the card
of H. Webster Il Co., dealers in brandies,
wines, &C., l0l Front street, San Francisco
These gentlemen are successors to Turner,
Selden & Co.; and the we'll known agent, Mr.
A. D. Nudd, is one of the firm, and now Wis
iting his old friends and patrons in an intro
ductory tour to renew past assurances and re-
ceive fresh orders. Those who know "Asa,"
need no further reference; but, lest some
should doubt, we take occasion to commend
him as a reliable business man, and one who
will always fulfill an agreement. Send him
your orders if you wish genuine article of
liquors promptly delivered
San Andreas independent., 1858-09-11
5prfial u ntifrs.

BF All in want of Medical advice
should consult Dr. Young whose discretion not
passed by any physician in the country. In his Skill
honor and integrity all may rely with safety while most
OF the practitioners in San Francisco are without honesty
or respectaby, their pretentions being grounded
ignorance and assumption.
Office corner Of Montgomery and California streets up
stairs. opposite the Banking House of Wells Fargo i
days excepted. oct 24-lS
San Andreas independent., 1858-09-11

ALTA ExPREss.-Mr. Chas. Faville, agent of
the Alta Express, has our thanks for files of
exchanges, &c. Mr.. Favile has removed the
Express office to his new saloon, opposite Odd
Fellows Hall, which has become popular re-
Sort and is now in the full tide of successful
business.
San Andreas independent., 1858-09-11

the party who had been to the hunting grounds.
and he fully confirmed the above statement,
informing us that there was also a lake about
half mile from the road, and mile above
Silver Valley, where he had never failed to
find duck. After partaking of lunch, they
continued on to join the advance party. Just
before sunset the wagon arrived. We soon
found powder and caps were to be had. but
the teamster did not know whether he had
any shot, but informed US that Mr.. ]. Bills
this evening or in the morning, could inform
u.s. With this information we were contented
satisfied that where there was powder and
caps, there must also be shot.
In the morning the team continued on its
road to Carson Valley. We determined to
await the arrival of Mr.. Bills. He came
along about eleven o'clock, but upon inquiry,
we were informed that there was not an ounca
of shot in the wagon, nor even lead. Sadly
disappointed, we bade our friend adieu, and
commenced our return homeward, in no pleas
ant humor at this disagreeable disappointment.
While jogging along we succeeded in bagging
a few more quail, and hawk, measuring near
ly FIVE feet from tip to tip.
Returning-after partaking of an excellent
meal at the Big Trees-by the same route that
we went, on Thursday the 26th of August we
arrived at our respective homes, highly graft
fed with our excursion, with the exception of
being compelled to return sooner than we de-
sired, in consequence of not taking with US a
sufficient supply of ammunition. E. ]. A.
San Andreas independent., 1858-09-11

ALLOY RESEMBLING GoLD.-The following is
the substance of the o. S. Patent, granted to
Eli Mourier and j. F. Z. Vallent of Paris, on
the Sd of March, last, patented in France, in
Dec 1854. The alloy is called Oreide of Gold
1t is formed with 100 parts, by weight, of pure
"copper" 81 of zinc 6 of magnesia 800 of
ammonia; 1.80 of quick-lime and of unpu-
rified tartar. The copper is first placed in
crucible in a suitable furnace, and fused the
magnesia is thus added, slowly; then the SAL
amoniac, lime and tartar separating, and in
the form of powder. These are kept from the
air, and well stirred with the copper for twen-
ty minutes, until the whole are we'll incorpo-
rated together The zinc is then added in
strips, or fine pieces, thrust through the crest
on the top of the copper The whole mass is
then thoroughly stirred, the crucible closed
and its contents kept in fusion for twenty-five
minutes. After this the crucible is opened
and skinned very carefully to remove all the
dross; the alloy thus formed is poured out
into dry sand moulds if required to be rolled :;
if not it may be poured into iron moulds-
When remelted in a blast-furnace, it is render
ed more applicable for ornamental works of
Art. This alloy, it is stated, is very beautiful
resembling gold in appearance, very close in
the grain, ductile and brilliant. Castings made
of it are cleaned with an ordinary pickle of
sulphuric acid and water, to remove the oxide.
The zinc may be replaced with tin, but it
makes the alloy more brittle.-.Scientifc Amer-
ican, Vol KKI, No. 80, Page 3os.
San Andreas independent., 1858-09-11

Calaveras Lodge No. 78, f. and A.
M-hold their Stated Meetings at their Hail. in q
San Andreas on the SATURDAY Of or next to NJ.
succeeding Full Moon. Visiting Brethren in good stand
ing are respectfully invited to attend.
o. SMITH, w. NJ
o. hERNs, Secretary oct 11-tf41*
San Andreas independent., 1858-09-11

Sunday, August 22d. We have been ex-
pecting party up from Murphy's, who had
been off searching location for reservoir
for the Union Water Company, of Murphy's,
who had discovered new hunting ground,
and were about to return there again Hav-
ing waited until our ammunition and patience
gave out concluded to return. After having
travelled down the road about five miles, we
met the advance guard of the Murphy's party,
consisting of a wagon with three yoke of
CATTLE and three men, followed shortly after
by MesSrs. Delate and Emery, who gave US
the following information in regard to this
heretofore unknown hunting ground: "After
following the main road as far as "Silver VAL
quarters of mile in width and several miles
in length, covered with grass, and without
tree, stump, stake or rock to obstruct the
view-you strike off to the right at about
five miles, when you arrive at series of
small lakes, on which were found immense
numbers of duck and geese, so thick in fact
that we killed many with our revolvers"-
Having informed us that there was team of
Mr.. Trayer's, of Murphy's, on the road, and
which would stop at the 'sBig Meadows" in
the evening, where we might replenish our
stock of ammunition, we bade them good bye,
in the expectation of meeting again at Silver
Valley. We soon after met Mr.. Dowd, the
Carson Valley Expressman, who was about to
join the above party. While waiting at the
Meadows, Messrs. Griffith and Senter arrived
from the Big Trees. Mr. Griffith was one of
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-24

that was completed she sent him to England, to intro.
duce himself to some wonderful relatives, who were
graci ,uslJ pleased with the young American representa-
tive Of their ancient name.
you can't think what a charming person he IT, said
Anna, confdentially. I'VE have never seen him., but
he Las lovely dark eyes. and such a sweet smile Just
the style l like and if he succeeds in getting his prop
erty, we are all going to set our caps for him.
So, that if be rcgained the old house, be would also
come into possession of a lovely wife; for that any one
Of my beautiful cousins should not succeed in winning
any man upon earth never entered my head. My un-
my reflection while undressing for the night.
Matilda and l occupied the same room, and she
amused herself with relating to me all the various
alarm; they had experienced, with the benevolent inten.
ton Of frightening the. But | remained perfectly un.
concerned while my cousin involuntarily trembled, and
behaved like u veritable little coward she was.
Several times during the night was l compelled to
riS from the couch and explore the apartment, in order
to allay her tremors. Now, it was the huge fireplace,
in which something was certainly m~oving--then the
moon sent an unearthly light into the room, and next
q mysterious tapping on the window pane had to he ex-
planned. This somewhat puzzled me at first but | soon
discovered that the branches Of the trees, which were
very near the window, were continually driven BY the
wind against the glass, and produced the perplexing
noise.
Again and again, as l laughed at poor Matilda, was
l thankful for not being a coward ; and in the midst Of
these alarms, l could have explored the whole house,
alone, with perfect serenity.
| enjoyed life at Pinehurst, although the girls pro.
nounced it dull and go enraptured was l with the
place. that in consequence of this, and my resemblance
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NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 18th Further intelligence
by the steamer Tennessee is to the effect that eleven
days fighting took place in the city of Mexico before
Gen. Zuloaga %triumphed but only a few persons were
killed.
General Zuloaga received 26 out of % votes Of the
Council of Notables, for Provisional President Puebla
and a few other points had recognized the new govern
ment, but the whole country was in confusion.
Juarez, Parodi, Degolada and others oppose the new
government. They were expected to march against the
city OF Mexico. and preparations were making to meet
them, so that more lighting was inevitable.
General Alfaro b d pronounced ut San Luis Potosi IN
favor OF General Santa Ana rs dictator.
General Zuloaga had issued DEGREES restoring the &C.
clesiastical and military jurisdiction ; repeating the laws
OF 1886 which declared the property of the ecclesiasti.
cal corporations slieuable and annulling the sales of
proper y made under these laws. - III
1t Was reported that the clergy had loaned to the new
party q million of dollars.
Advices from Sonpra shows a state of civil warfare.
Accounts from Northern Mexico state that Governors
Cara and Vidaurri have settled their difficulties.
ST.. Louis, Feb. 3.-The Santa Fe Gus~Ne advocates
the raising of a regiment Of mounted riaemen in that
Territory tor the Utah War, stating that a march could
be made from that point to Salt Lake within Is DAYS.
There bad been no palpable demonstra ton on the
part OF the Utah Indians, but the Mormons we're evi-
IDENTIFY temporizing with them.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l6-The President has removed
Miller, at Columbus, Ohio, and appointed
Gov. Medary in his place.
Ten. Calhoun to-day placed in possession Of the Sc.
mates Committee on Territories his statement relative
to the late election. He is preparing a public address.
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wLive and Let Live.

To the Editor cfMe Journals:
Sra AS it is likely that many Of our nonresident
lot owners will not be SO flush Of money during the en-
suing six months, as they were at the time they bound
themselves to lay out money on improvements here, L
would suggest that the following liberal, equitable and
profitable arrangement be made with them, VIZ. let
then, now have warrantee deeds for a moiety of their
lots. so that they could sell them, and instead OF their
being troubled to raise money in these hard times to put
up their improvements, let the other half of their lots
be accepted by the town, and counted as improvements
the corporation binding itself to dispose OF these lots tor
public improvements for the benefit Of the town proper
in such manner as might meet the approval OF the IN
habitants. This would at once place at our disposal d
capital Of at least fifty thousand dollars, and would, IN
all probability soon put three times that amount IN the
pockets of those who would thus be in a position to sell
lots instead Of forfei,ing them. The many worthy resi-
dent householders, who are going on in good faith either
making improvements. or disposing of a portion other
lots to parties who, in their stead assume the stlpulat!ons
to improve, might have (f they want III an extension
Of tim. to carry out their agreement, getting warrantee
deeds from time to time, as fast as they become en-
titled to them. They will all gladly chime in with such
an arrangement, seeing it is calculated to secure to all
concerned the greatest benefit. These parties are work
ing hard for the advancement Of the town, and are wor-
thy Of liberal consideration. GO. ROBERTSON
Nininger, 22d Feb, 1853.
P.S.-Siuce writing the above have received a let
ter from Mr.. Nininger, in answer to my letter OF the
23d ult.. in which | asked him to contradict the report
that he had promised to give some party a release from
a portion Of their building stipulations. He reiterates
that he aoW not release any person prensGtuety, and he
names three gentlemen residing here as the parties ne
wants to confer with on the best mode OF turning for
feited lots to account for the benefit Of the town lie
adds that be has 80 much to attend to, he wishes to hand
over this matter to parties on the spot, ard means to
arrange all this satisfactorily on his return from the
No.. G. 0. Il.
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Publish the Facts.
Emigront Aid Journal:

E0l0T immigrant A " """'""''
s1R-I beg, through the medium of your '|'Hr""f' to
ask some of those persons we meet with 50 FREQUENTLY
who have tried Kansas and other Territories, and who
have been dissatisfied with them, to publish their pr'n-
cipal reasons for p%rcferring Minnesota as the land OF
their adoption. Many in the East who read your paper
will be glad Of the information.
Our enlightened population, DER healthy climate, our
bracing and mirth-inspiring atmosphere, our lovely
lakes and rivers, our rich and varied soil, our abundance
Of timber, and the great quantity of fine land open fo'
presumption, afford ample topics to dilate upon, and as
your columns are open for the publication of facts OF
this kind, 1 trust many persons throughout Minnesota
will avail themselves of the opportunity to give vent to
their admiration::of our State, at the same time conhn'ng
themselves to facts Of which they are personally cog
infant. Yours, respectfully, H.
Nininger, Feb. %, 1858:
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ChlOrOlOrm.

We see that a Mr.. J. M'Chesny, Of Toronto, c.. W.,
died while in a dentist chair, from the effects Of chloro.
form. It was administered against the desire Of the
dentist. The effect is described as follows
after a short time he began to laugh, and when
asked the cause, said he could not help it, seeing those
fellows (meaning the dentist and another person. laugh
ing at him. 1t was then thought that he was sufficiently
insensible to commence the operation Of lancing the
gums. He WINGED under the lancing, and the chloro'
form was again applied and the teeth removed. But as
soon as this done he was seen to alter in appearance,
his eyes became fixed, the jaws fell, respiration ceased,
and toe hearts action stopped. Every possible attempt
WAS made to restore animation, but to no purpose. A
Coroner's jury exonerated the dentist from all blame,
rs it was shown that the chloroform was voluntarily in
hailed, and that more than ordinary care Was used in
administering it,
This statement only confirms US in the opinion we
have long held, that as long as the nature of mans
nervous organization is so little known as it is, ard as
long a. the difference in various temperanents is go great
as it Is, that great danger must necessarily accompany
the administration Of so powerful a drug as chloroform-
the effect of which is different on different constitutions,
and can never be fcrcseen in any case.
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NcWS-SOCf01.

Mrs. Lucy Stone Blackwell has been l~ec.uring in
New Jersey on the The Bible Position Of WoMan,'
md obtaining signatures to a memorial calling upon the
Legislature to confer the right Of voting on all the
adult population Of the State.
The Women's Protective Emigration Society is
sending parties of unemployed females Westward-two
parties have already been sent to Decatur, Illinois.
Rev. +. D. Nell, of St. Paul, is now in Philadelphia.
experimenting the printing Of a History Of Minnesota,
Mr.. n. Is very competent for the task he has assumed.
IA Ohio man is creating great sensation among the
nobility Of England, BY bis wonderful powers of tanning
the most rebe!lious horses. He has exhibited twice be.
fore the Queen and Court.
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LATEST NeWS-POl1tkC0I

There is no news from Washington anywise favorable
to the speedy admission Of Minnesota into the Union.
It may be months yet, and it may be brought about in
a few days~--all depending on the Kansas question. AS
the leading Southern members in both Houses Of Con-
gross have proclaimed this to be their attention, we shall
now have an additional motive to be interested in Kan
sas affairs.
1t is automatically known in Washington that Gov
Denver has written a letter to President Buchanan ad'
yising against the acceptance of the Lecomptou Constr
tuition, as it will bring on civil war.
The Administration S. tors intend to hasten the
passagc Of the Lecompton Constitution by a resolution
10 close debate at an early day. The debate promises
to be "nc Of the greatest in the history OF Congress.
The Territorial House of Representatives Of Kansas,
have passed a law declaring any endeavor to put the
Lecompton Constitution in force, to be a felony pun
iShab bic with death. Another instance Of Federal and
State Government conflicting.
Sneaker Orr's Committee on Investigation on the
Kansas frauds are about, it is said, to stihc the inquiry
proposed by the House and desired BY the country.
The majority in the House are thus disappointed IN
their intention. The fight will be so much the more
bitter.
4 proposition has been made in Congress that our
Government assume = nrotectorate over Central America
aud Mexico.
Hon. T.. p. Stanton, late Acting Governor Of Kansas,
is lccturing in New York city to large audiences against
the Lecompton Constitution.
A new Territory, Caraon Territory, is proposed to
be erected out of that part of the United States Terri
tory living west of Utah. The only other instance Of q
Territory called after a personal name is Washington
Territory. Washington and Carson what next?
1t 10 clearly understood that in the event of persistent
attempts Grst to pass the Minnesota State bill, a PROPOSE
ton will be made to unite it with the Kansas measure,
that the SUCCESS of the one may depend upon the pas
sage Of the other. Such is the present programme.
SOMETHING NEw.-Steps are Row being taken in
Washington by Messrs. Douglass, Stuart, Brcderick,
Harris, Marshall, Montgomery, Hickman, Cox, and
their associates, for the consolidation Of a great Anti
l.econpton Party Will this swallow up the Republican
party as we'll rs the Northern Democracy
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QUA POSTAL ARRANGEMRNrs.-We hear considers
bic complaints from subscribers near Lakeville about
delays in receiving their newspapers. 1t takes the
Journal as long to go from Nininger to Lakevil'e, a dis
t.nce of about sixteen miles, as it does to 60 from Min
niger to New York, a distance Of about thirteen hundred
miles. There is something wrong in this. One Of our
citizens contemplates running q stage line from Mimi
ger to Lakeville during the coming summer, and if be
could obtain a contract for carrying the mail, he would
certainly bring his idea in:o execution. VIII not oui
Lakeville friends take hold of the matter, and gss w a
proper petition on the subject to the Pos: Office Depart
ment at Washington ?
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The steamboat business promises to be brisk on the
Upper Mississippi next season. A number Of new boats
are announced to take their places-some in the old
lines and some independents soon as navigation
opens. The indications now are, that the river will
open earlier than has been known for many years. We
are pleased with the activity of the steamboat men, who
are sure to be posted on the prospects for q good bust
ness next season, to induce their present activity.
We have seen letters from various places East, all
giving the same accounts Of plenty Of money, Offering
at low rates, and littl; being taken. An easier state
of money affairs is I being felt at the West, and is grad
ually reaching our State. At St. Paul great activity in
business is again commencing, showing a favorable con-
dition of the money market. A few more weeks will
verify the assurances given and all along maintained
that the commercial troubles were only temporary, and
would disappear with the return Of spring.
Of all the good indications Of returning prosperity
nothing is so satisfactory as the faith aud confidence
everywhere being man Tested by the people. This is
shown in the general activity in all cur towns, and the
cheerful look on every face.
MEN or AMERIcA.-The greatest man, take him
all in ALL Of the last hundred years, was George Wash
ington-an American.
The greatest Doctor of Divinity was Jonathan Ed
w%avds-an American.
,The greatest of living s%culptors is Hiram Powers
an American.
The greatest living historian is VIM. II. Prescott
an American.
The greatest Ornitbologist was j. J. A"dubon-ao
American. -
The greatest photographer since the time OF john
son, was Noah Wetster-an American.
The greatest inventors Of modern time Fulton, Fitch,
Whitney and Noz,s~au ApN1Saps'
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Foreign News.

Parliament would assemble on the 18th of February.
Lord PalmerstoR had, as usual, issued a circular solicit
ing the early attendance of the supporters Of the Gov
eminent, as affairs of considerable importance would
come under discussion.
"A numerous d~eputation had awaited on Lord Palmer
ston to urge the immediate abolition Of the church rates.
They met with such Iukewarm encouragement that they
adopted an indignant resolution, and pledged themselves
to press forward an independent bill on the subject.
lrince Frederick William of Prussia had been invest.
ed with the Order of the Garter. t
The Leviathan, had been pushed TWENTY-FIVE feet of
the ends Of the launching ways, and her cradles were be.
ing removed. She had over seventeen feet of water un.
Ter her, and it was expected that she would float on the
3Oth or : LIST.
The London advertiser asserts that the Indian bill
will pot be nearly so sweeping as is generally believed,
and as was at first intended.
Heavy drafts of troops were under orders to embark
for India.
The Bank of England reduced the rate of discount
on the 9th to four per cent. The reduction had little
or no effect on the money market or Stock Exchange.
INDIA.-SirJ j. Outram defeated the rebels near Alum.
bagh ON Dec. 22d, and took four guns; his own loss
was trrding.
Sir Colin Campbell, on Dec. 18th, advanced toward
Ferukabad, and intended to proceed thence to Agra.
Col. Seaton's column reoccupied Mynpoore on the
eth of December, after defeating the rebels and taking
six guns.
Brigadier Gen. Chamberlain proceeds with q column
to Rohilcumb, and afterward joins Sir Colin at Agra.
The Decca mutineers had entered the Assam country,
and her Majesty's saith foot we're in pursuit Of them.
The conduct of the 3lst regiment Of Native Infantry
had excited suspicion.
The population of Indore have been disarmed and
tranquility restored.
The Punjaub and Scindc were all quiet, but strong
suspicious were entertained of Khalapoor Rajah's move
nents.
New depredations by the Khandash rebels have been
reported, and the Peinth and Hassic rebels have been
severely handled.
A grand entertainment has been given by the native
gentlemen Of Bombay to all the European troops in the
garrison at that place.
CHlNA.-The correspondent Of the Times, writing
FROM Canton River under date December 10th, says that
Yek has returned an insolent answer to the ultimatum
of the English and French Plenipotentiaries, and that
the two forces would in a few days attack Canton.