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San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

A VENERABLE VoLUME.-In this age so pro-
life of new books, on all sorts of subjects, it
is really refreshing to be permitted to handle,
now and then, an antiquarian specimen. An old
book, whether it be by master in the art, or
by an author of Indifferent reputation, like old
wine, always challenges the distinction due to
aristocracy. BY the kindness of friend, we
have been favored with most curious and
interesting specimen of ancient English typog-
raphy, entitled Sir William Wonsons NaUaL
Tracts" written at intervals from the close of
the reign of Elizabeth to the opening of the
reign of Charles l., and printed in London in
the year 1903. The plan of the work embra-
ces general view of the rise and progress of
the English Navy; the consequent extension of
commerce, with sketches of sea fights in
which Spain was the opposing power; descrip-
tionS of the countries, at various times con-
quered by Britain; and even condescends to
enter the arena with Isaak Walton, on the
subject of fish and fishing" The Spanish
Armada comes in for lengthy description
and SIR Francis Drake, the redoubted old Ad-
miral, whose valor and genius established the
English Navy, figures in almost every page of
the Tracts" The author was himself, a
naval officer, and took peculiar pride in his
profession. With far reaching ken, he prophe-
cies, even during the opening of his career,
the majesty of power to which commerce was
capable of conducting his country and sagey
ventures the prediction that England may yet
hope to rival Holland on the sea. Thus early
he began to estimate, for his countrymen the
splendid theatre for the acquisition of riches
which India presented; and talks of diamonds
and emeralds, and rajahs, and the Great Mo-
gul, with all the familiarity exhibited in the
best informed journals of the present day
The book is replcte with statstcs-not the
least curious of which is a schedule of the
pay of officers and sailors of the Navy two
hundred and eighty years ago. We are told
that Captain received Gl4 per month 4; a
Lieutenant e3 los; common sailor Is shil
lings. Upon the death of Queen Bess, there
were AZ ships in the British Navy, the largest
of which was the Triumph of 1000 tons. The
volume though badly compiled, and marked
by none of the genius Of the ShakspeareS,
Raleighs, Spencers and Bacons of the author 5
age, at least brings with it one excellent recon-
mendation-the same which is so vauntingly
claimed by Mr. Benton, as merit in his
4' Thirty Years View''-he had first acted
what he wrote.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24
AGENTS FOR THE INDEPENDENT.
To Correspondents.

"SEc0," Campo Seco-Your verses and selections
lave been received and will appear in due season.
ABoN," Vallecito--Your poetry will appear next
week.
BUTTs," Poverty Bar.-Your letter came too iate
Tor our last ISSUE 1t appears on the first page to-day
&C. San Francisco-The paper will be sent you
direct. What you speak of will be very acceptable
81. T. D"-Camanche Camp-We received your COM
muucaon at too late hour for publication. But had
it reached us sooner could hardly have given it
ace in our columns 1ou seem to be laboring under a
isappehension in several particulars as to the dorgs
of he LEGISLATURE the publication OF your communica-
ton would be an injustice members Of that body and
could not possibly benefit the measures about which you
are SO solicitous
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

CALIFORNIA Cult -Messrs. o. c..
Wheeler and W. Wadsworth propose to pub
lish monthly work under this title, to be de-
voted to the advancement of agriculture, hor-
ticulture, mechanism, mining, and such indus
kindred pursuits. The first number is to be
issued on the first of June. Mr. Wadsworth
is the former spirited and racy editor of the
Placeryile American-a newspaper very much
sought after and admired in its day.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

JENNY LIND AoUEDUcT. - This celebrated
work, we are informed, will be finished and
ready for the reception of water, some time
next week In anticipation of this event, the
mining camp of Jenny Lind is rapidly filling
up with miners from every quarter. 1t is the
general opinion that the diggngs in and
around the place are rich and, as there has
never been water there in sufficient quantity
to sluice WITH there will soon, doubtless, be E
good report from these mines.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION, ISSUED
I'D ont of Justice G.. A. Morse's court, of
Fifth Township, county of Calaveras, to me
directed, in favor of j. K. Kinsey and against
John Bartlett and T. N Beatty, have seized
and shall expose for sale at Public Auction, at
10 o'clock A. NJ, on Monday the Sd day of
May, A. D. 1858, at the Camp of Upper Gala
veritas, to the highest and best bidder, for
cash in hand, the following described proper
ty, to-wit: One Livery Stable building and
lot, and one small dwelling house and lot, said
property situated at the east end of the Main
street of Upper Calaveritas, and known as the
house and lot of John Bartlett, to satisfy the
sum of One Hundred and Eighty-Five Dollars
and ffty-fve cents (S185.55,) judgment, and
Twenty-Five Dollars and fifty cents ($22.5o, }
costs of suit and accruing costs.
WILLIAM MILLER, Constable
Dated Calaveritas, April 18th, 1858. 3t:32
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24
LEES ClRcus.-on Tuesday even

LEES ClhcUs.-on Tuesday evening next.
grand Circus and Hippodrome, superintended
by Mr.. H. c. Lee, the pioneer Circus man Of
California, will visit San Andreas and enter
tain our citizens. This is reputed much the
most magnificent establishment nits line. ever
before exhibited on this coast-havino an nm
preeedented number of performers in comes.
trian, acrobatic, gymnastic, and posturinp
feats, a most splendid collection of horses.
and the Incompatible IForreH as the Clown.
The best talents of Europe and the States has
been secured by Mr.. Lee in each department,
and to render his manly entertainments as
delightful as possible, the best OF bands ac-
comnanies him. Price of admission-one dol
lar. See advertisement in another column.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

STocKroN.-We direct especial attention to
our column of new Stockton advertisements.
1t will be perceived from reading them, that
made arrangements this spring to do much
larger business than heretofore, by charging
their stocks and reducing their prices
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24
Alta Express Company.
TEYHE Alta Express Company will
L run a
Daily Freight, Package Parcel & Letter Express,
San Francisco, Sacramento and Stockton,
......TO......

San Francisco, Sacramento and Stockton,
And all parts ofCalifornia, Oregon and South
America, connecting with FREENANd- & 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
ge7gn Office at Mathews & Scribner's Store.
Angels. ?. W. SCRIBNER, Agent.
Angels, January 23d, 1853. ia 3O:tf3l
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

MAY-DAY EVE BALL.-On Friday evening
next, grand May-day eve ball, will come off
at Knickerbocker Hall, in San Andreas, under
the auspices of Mr.. B. Crowley. The arrange
ments for the occasion are just such as could
be desired by the lovers of fun and jollity who
may wish to enjoy pleasant evening and a
good time
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24
POLL TAX! POLL TAX!

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the law
IL requires each male inhabitant of this
State, over the age Of TEenty-One Years, and
under the age Of Sixty Years, to pay to the
County Assessor, poll tax of Three Dollars,
provided the same be paid between the first
days of March and the first Monday in August
of each year; but if not paid prior to the first
Monday in August, it shall be Four Dollars
the collection Of which will be enforced ac-
cording to law. Payment can be made at the
Assessors Office, in the court house in Mokel-
umne Hill, and to Edward Conolley, travelling
Poll Tax Collector of Calaveras county.
CHAUNCEY JOHNSON.
County Assessor.
April 6th 1858. ap l7:tf
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24
UNION DITCH STOCK FOR SALE +!

EHOR SALE, FOUR FULL SHARES OF
n Union Ditch Stock-Murphy's Ditch
The stock will be sold on such terms as will
realize 3 per cent. per month on the invest
ment. For particulars and price, enquire at
Sperry's Hotel, Murphy's, of
RUDOLPH KOHNE.
Murphy's, April I, '58. ap lo:lm32*
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24
ANGELS, April 2ist, 1853

IMroRTANT TO QUARTZ OPERAToRs.-The new foundry
for the casting of steam engines quartz gear and grist
mill rons and other varieties of machinery which has
just been established in Stockton. commends itself favor
ably to of capital throughout the Southern mines
The proprieors of this estabshment-the Globe Foun-
dryn-on Commercial street, Stockton prepared to
sell all kinds of castings at San Francisco prices See
advertisement in another column.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

e-We call the attention of country merchants to th
advertisement Of L. Abramsky, wholesale and retail deae
in dry goods, hats boots and shoes. and general
chandze, Main street. Stockton His assortment is
of the largest in the city.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

DoGs.-This camp is full of barking, howl
ing, useless dogs. They make night hideous,
and deprive the community of rest BY day,
they fight and "bum about'-no use but to
afford their brother " bummers" of the biped
species, momentary recreation, during those
hourly settlements of controversies over bones
or the mastery contest of country dog and q
camp cur, involving some question of Tamma-
ny or Chivalry chronology, or gallantry, be,
tween them. We go in for their extermina-
of the race The New York Dispatch thu;
writes, and to give his ideas a proper effect and
the subject a due regard, does it in an
oED TO A BIG WALLER DoRG,
THAT DIsTURBs sLuMBERs MOST rRovokINGLY.
Saw yer kontemptibil sneakin cur,
Yer msserb proienee kanine muther;
Yer konsarned, howln', snarln critter;
Yer yaller-skinned, yepin' varmint;
What in thunder yOu barkin' at
Are You growin' becos yer venerable ansester,
The Dog Star, has gone to tother side of
Kingdum kun! or are you snarlln at the
Sperrit of yer maternal parent, that died
Oy the hydrophoby last summery
Do We think yer metryopoy tan policeman,
And that we've been put ON spesha dooty,
BY Bowen and told to keep a-nye on
Publck matters III general, ana my
Bedroom in partikilar!
Or have We been bust in lager beer saloon,
And konsekwenty imagine yourself
Surrounded by the inhabitants of celebrated
Birthstone factory. situwatetl somewhar
'Tother side of the Jarseys, and are snarlin
And howin' with the intension of making
Them keep at a respecktful distance:
W no told yer to growl base accompaniment
To the tale ofluv so mewlifluusy,
Eekspressd by that felyne anymil generally,
Nown as Tomas? Git eout? abskwatnlate
er mean, mangie missubil imitasaion oy
konsumtiv locomotic wissil, wen 1t snorts;
er drafted hungry, mean, Iow-ived,
Lohgieged spare-ribed, snapish. loatn,'
i.ayln' ,arnund-loose yuseless kwadruped;
lryer don't dry up III blow yer brains out
WIN noss- pistol that bot from
Solt aad paid two shlins for an if that
ION prove sucksesfu, I'll throw my new
boot-laek at Yer yaler he'd. And when you
Go 10 that burn from which no snarlin'
Dog returns I'll Civ yer korpus to fat
Dutchman that lives in this ere ety
And sells dog sassages warrinted to kure
Any kass Of pulmonary konsumsion.
Here goes my inkstan' at yer
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

One Of the largest, best and cheapest assortments
of fancy and staple goods lace goods hosiery embroder
les, &c. anywhere collected in the Southern mines, is at
the establishment of Bachman Bros. Theatre Building
Ell Dorado street Stockton.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24
fe 20-3m-34
A Gard to The Public.


nR WILLIAM JONES, of Murphys, and
~ DR.. William RUSSELL of Yallecito, feeling
desirous to prevent, for the future, the misun-
derstanding that so frequently occurs, to the
disappointment and injury of many, have noti-
fed and do hereby give further notice to the
citizens of their respective towns and to the
people of the Southern portion of the County,
among whom they have praeticed for the last
seven years that they will not hereafter attend
to any case or visit any person who neglects
or refuses to pay in advance or give satisfac-
tory security in writing from a responsible
person for the payment of the same and for
the benefit of all who are disposed to secure
their professional services, they have estab-
lished the following rate of charges, viz =
Five dollars (S5) per visit in their respective
towns and vicinities and one dollar fSl) for
every mile therefrom. The above viii not ap-
ply to those who are known to either of the
above gentlemen to be deserving and poor.
October 3lst, 1857.-tf-3l
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

BATHs.-There is greater luxury in dry hot eli
mate like ours and nothing more conducive to health
than good BATH We congratulate every body there
FORE the reopening of the Jordan Baths"cold and
warm-under the management of Mr.. and Mrs. Yeager
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

MoCH BAoHMAN, MoK. HILI---We call the atten-
ton of country Dealers and the public generally to the
fact that Messrs Moch & Bachman have just opened
new wholesale and retail Fancy Dry Goods Store in
Mokelumne Hill, opposite the Court House See adver-
tsements in another column.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

CLAIMS For SALE.-We would call the attention o
purchasers to the advertisement in another column
Valuable Claims for sale Parties having capital and
wishing to invest in good property would do well In
quire into the matter.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24
j. BOWMAN & co.
=" a IN t q q!

or TONS OF THE BEST BREWING BAR
20 LEY wanted at the Phoenix Brewery, in
San Andreas, to be delivered at the shortest
notice. For particulars, enquire of
ma 27-tf j. p. WAGNER.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

WEBER HoUsE.-This excellent first class hotel, in
Stockton re-opened on Monday last under the
perintendence of Mr.. John Dillon the proprietor. The
Weber has rival in the southern portion of the State
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24

HGy-We learn that the first number of the
Biz Tree Bulletin will be issued next week.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24
Gprfial d otifes.

DW DR.. LJ. Czapkays reputation is
rapidly spreading through this State and Oregon as we
learn from reliable sources. He is practicing with re-
markable success and has deservedly secured public
confidence. Those needing medical aid woud do well
to call Tor wre) at his Institute in San Francisco. We
refer the reader to the Doctors advertisement in another
column. mar 2o-3m
~ WE WOULD CALL ATTENTION TO THE
Card ofDr Van Zandt of San Francisco who is treating
and diseases with truly great success since his
return from abroad. Office in Wright's Building N W
of Montgomery and jackson streets where he NAV
be consulted daily fee-3m-32
ESg@ All in want of Medical advice
should consult Dr. Young, whose discretion is not sur
passed by any physician in the country. In his SKILL
honor and integrity all may rely with safety while
of the practitioners San Francisco without honesty
or respectaby their pretentions being grounded in
ignorance and assumption.
Office corner of Montgomery and California Streets up
stairs, opposite the Banking House of Wells Fargo
Co., San Francisco Open from A. N. to P. M Sun
days excepted. oct 24-13
Bear Mountain Lodge No. rs, F. and
A. M:-Stated Meetings held on the Wednesday M
of or preceding full moon, in Angels Camp Wis ~.
itng Brethren good standing respectfully invited
attend. L. BUSH, W. NJ.
WA KELLY Secretary apl 25-tf-7
Calaveras Lodge No. 78, E. and A.
M-hold their Stated Meetings at their Hall, in \ ~
San Andreas, on the SATURDAY Of or next to .zSza.
succeeding Full Moon Visiting Brethren in good stand
ing are respectfully invited to attend
n SMITH, w NJ
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24
COnSfahle's SaHes

Bsg Tickets, $500; to be had at the d
on the evening of the Ball.
San Andreas independent., 1858-04-24
Eiprrn GtabIes.

BrOadlray, corner Church street, San 4ndreas.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1858-07-06
The Heaviest Bullock Ever Butthfrfd.

Upon the authority ofthe President of
the American Institute, ii was recently
stated that the heaviest bullock butcher
ed m this country. was the OK Washing
ton, whose gross weight was 3.q04fbs..
andSweight fbeef 9. ia fbs.| This claim
appearsto be disputed, however, bv some
writers in the Tribune. from Pennsylva.
MA, one ofwhom claims that bullock
was butehered near Lancaster, On the
92nd Of February last. whose lire weight
was 1887, net 2, 400 the other that a
Berks county OK was butehered some
years ago In Philadelphia. whose lire
weight was $3.50. net 1855. still
heavier bullockSis announced in tie ,sa-
rqtoga County Press, which says, = that
. n. COLE, of Saratoga Springs, slaugh-
tered an OK in 1847, whose live weight
was $500 Bs, dressed 2, $751;" III this
be true, Mr.. Con- has probably beaten
the world. and sheald give The world the.
proof. Let us know certainly the weight
of the heaviest bullock II P9fsrs5uro Er-
press.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1858-07-06
The PettiGoat Catastrophe.

S2lpefellow gels off thefpllowing agains
:" Woman's RigLAs :"//T..l.,ss
dreamed dream tke qther night, stE
When everythIg was husfed and still, 4
Which madeleathI hair stand straight Will
y ftigfs NJ 81 HI
SliEds 1.-The poeupine'S LAST quill. +
Methought thai HeffcoatS had grown /
no such vastRahd 1nnnStraus size u lf4
Tina There was ROOM for them alone +
And nonesfor rAan--beneath the skies.
Tie beasts and esery creeping hing
Had died. The flowers bioomed no more.
The grass ard teNlkr herbs Of spring !. y
Were witheredbp the desert shore. w.
Ten mi lldn leag4t$ of cGinollne :, X,
Stretch over alE Hike funeral pail -
And on tie cold %nl ehetrless scene,
Thesun's war1A rays could never fall.
On Ararat's cloud -9urtained peak ~ II:
The last ma Stood With patlld face,
Sick, trembling, Weary, worn, and weak
+ Sad remnant Of p smotbeHng race. A..
In vain-7~alas! p9ot man III vain
His.footsteps sbklHKt that restfoF old,
For clouds of3skifss soon filled the plain,
/ And hid. the m5Al taihln tier folJ. "A
StilI bigger grew #hdse spheres of white, n.
Until they teadheh The summit high, 81
And steamed abavd the wreteled wight,
/. Like snowy bahsdrs in the Shy
The. mar looked H at the precipice, r"
1 Make way faap3tfia0ajss = he cried,
sAnJ plpfngng doMn#the dark abyss, IT,.
i Made way for "a tlGna -sT-=aRd died l..
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1858-07-06
s. .Mi5 FeIInnp. i.
fFFoh DE NJ. Y. Ledger.
The Settler and his Servant
A Westerly VIRGINIA. TALE.
ri EMaEksos -pENN E4x

-p.I "A Il y -
/ 4 Just befotSe. sthfs breaking out of>t hi
commonly khoWs as Lora pufh'H 3'tt
war, a man bytHe name Of Parker settled
fin the western part Ct Virginia on a
small creek that emptItts itself into !, the
OHIO, His family consisted OF ms WE,
three children, ranging from five to
twelve, and 2 !, neSfo servant, me pace
where he located was some me-, distance stance from
any settlement Of IL sfatlo n ana the scenery
a ,l-c' yerS WE ana r9m 'a!,i W.T.
l9ity ana he e 1wooo9 "a 4liis slp l =,
bafk hom fhe HiHIey. ne ofoush !, n y.
ianAly mere carry ~ me spf'ns, pul 7.
himself ms a fqPdPeiiPg caoln, ana' pS gfea'
ex z sufceeagq N p1ahtil.s . ooas.u-
cradle patch of gHonha Inc ls same SEASON Gag
One daE, hearSgne close Of E s " e. e. ],
ir' Iafktr anu IT, neslo ON me fsa. 8,
of1al ll; WYNN pOus To- nS ia Acc ona i
I4he dwellings !he Aaltef' Who llaa g9he =
the erefA near WI Ian,o nU, do KY la
WIN an expfesslo'f p alarm. aepie'eu : =
% a. hi Is, o J, !, ieasaEes. ,Is,.t ,;tI
' WeIls rom Nna! lhe .latser WY !,
you row inqn'eq hls'maser, suS l'ei'fff
ing ms Work toloPh. a. Ing ne titeiieu VI
/ mtestle, p, ~
y" On Wars r JoHas' answered l@i e. II, Il
L. 4uaver'ns xGfee, f9 ,;, ., aeHf s
a t7' ~ ~, ~ PIT i
q 1 CAR 4 sos;no son,otb;, !,
Tiff" on a.S a,"f, i ,1a at5or I = IT. +
wonderful, ptlf'slFsP ~ tlie eA4S vi e..
generally tprnssofSIa Tery y. hig saa ,,.
Did you see q snRaeS laee 4, III ne as, pa'ei
when you scope sf Rig"l = uI,fts
a, " On' Mars 1oft,Y, az ar SUM- WOE 7 7
dat. D Oar, d9n 4 ifrI' mars y 2onas ~
!, II ls . L ~ i angafora u.
Isi.e.i r. ,t,;e 47 4;
d i5p1I III ~ t,l9 ,o+1ont i IL, j .nv
!. Well eyes aff ne aP BE-. q nuFs n: ahy
body lonf, Ifet NV H. 8 6 A4' W." :
laugh;; lYe seep T ssoo' ma" Eyes -
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1858-07-06
/ What Hoops Conceal.

At Battle Greek, Michigan. The oahef
evening, two gentlemen and ladyone
Of Ithe real skirt expandefs+go aboard
the ears for Chicago. 0ne gentleman
and lis wife ad~through tickets. while
the other paid his fare only to the FIRST
station. From certain manifestations,
the conductor concluded ii was 4heinien-
ton Of trying TO dead head one of the
party through, on arriving at A Augusta,
the gentleman did not get out, and, on
search beingmade. he was found secreted
in the ladies saloon. He was brought
fourth and directed to leave the train at
the next station, but on arriving there,
hewas NOT be found After long
and diligens search, in which everybody
had become interested, it was concluded
helhad leaped from the train while ID mo-
ton. Speculation was then rife as to his
fate. whena gentleman sitting near the
lady Of big dimension, limited that those
hoops might there g mystery unfold. Z
0nIProducing d light, four feet were seen
.s,sdtubing from her petticoats, which il
was unreasonable ID s6ir;rrese belonged to
one person, and the lady being requested
to rise. which. she did alter some hesita-
ton, revealing the passenger.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1858-07-06
Connect. Snnnlin

We adylse all young people to acquire
irr,earIy life, the. habit of.using good Ian
guage, both in speaking and writing, and
to abandon, as early as possible, arly use
Of slang words and phrases. The longer
they live, the more difficult leacquisition
Of Language, be passed in,as abuse, the
unfortunate victim of neglected educa-
ton, is very probably doomed to talk
slang tor lie. Money is unnecessary to
produce this education. Every man has
il il his power. He has merely to use
TIE lle language WHICH he reads, instead of
the slang which He hears to form his
taste from the best speakers and poets of
.of the country to treasure up choice
phrases in his memory, and habituate
himself to their use--aToiding at the same
time that pedanic precision and bombast
which show rather The weakness of i vain
ambition that the polish. of AN educated
mind.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1858-07-06
Re- Union Of the New .TOrA Massns.

In consequence Of a difficulty between
a portion of the Masonic fraternity OF the
State of New Yorkstin i849, there was .
secession from the Regular Grand Lodge
and the establishment of an independent
one, Several efforts have since been
made to mite the discordant parties, but
without effect, untilithe 8th INST, when
full and complete reunion was accom-
,plisheds This result win be1hailed with
delight by the fraternity GENERALLY
Spirt Of Democracy.