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San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
LETTER FROM CAMPO SECO.
CAMPO SEco. December 3oth. 1856

CAMPO SECO, december 3Oth, 1851.
Mr.. Edaor:-I have nothing very interest
ing to communicate at this time. Matters and
things in general have proceeded in their
usual quiet way.
Christmas has claimed good share of the
time and money of many of our neighbors-
Turkey gobblers and whisky have suffered al
most a total annihilation. The courage and
perseverance with which some pitched into
the last named article, was "sin TO Davy
Crockett" but whisky proved too much for
them.
We had a street concert here the other even
ing, which was well attended. The music was
charming. | could not help thinking of the
remark of one Shakespeare" He who has no
music in his SOUL" &c. The principal instru-
ment was horse fiddle" whose solemn
tones reminded me of the deep toned organ,
or the voice of huge bull frog, as he sings
his song of love in the Silly night Tin ket-
ties. gongs, dinner bells and melodious voices
of those who played "upon harp of a thou
sand strings" made the " chorus very affect
ing.
Mr.. Editor if you wish to know just how
MANY whisky bummers there are in this place,
met visit one of these internal concerts or
I. cbariyaris.n and you have them to man.
The ball at Poverty Bar was splendid af-
fair. The music was good, the company very
Tyelv and pav, and the table was loaded with
viands prepared in the best manner. Every
thing passed off pleasantly, as all had re-
solved to have merry time, as Christmas
| comes but once wear SECo.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02

HUTcHING's MAGAzINE.-Th January No. oil
this California monthly is before us; and an
excellent number it is. The leader, entitled
/" The History of a Letter" gives most enter
tanning and instructive inside view of the San
Francisco Post-office and the various depart
ments through which letter must pass, be-
fore it reaches our friend on the Atlantic A
great deal of useful practical information may
be gathered from this article. As for exam
pie, the rates of postage on letters to foreign
countries: time of mail departures page
from the Dead Letter Register, &C., &c. The
book also contains an elegant view of the
Pacific Railroad" with train just ap-
preaching the Rocky mountains from the west
under full head of steam-a river in the dis
lance and group of half dozen Indians occu-
pying projecting tableau, from which they
1 gaze with amazement, at the iron horse,n as
ne charges at lightning speed through the SOL
itude of the wilderness.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02

Bsg There are some things which escape
the common lot" and fade not nor perish
with the lapse of years. Among them are the
rare jewels in the crown of genius. We re-
cognze in this arrangement, the just recon-
pense which Heaven has kindly given to those
who, living, ''gave to misery all they had-a
tear-that, dying they should find friend in
Immortality. The following is one of the
brightest of those rare jewels, as its author
was one who suffered most poignantly of all
the unhappy children of song. In rythm, pa
thos, and elegant simplicity, ''Annabel Lee" is
unapproachable. 1t presents a nicer combi-
nation of beauties than any other lyric in the
language, and merits annual reproduction in
every publication of the country:
ANNABEL LEE
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
For the Independent.

ENIGMA.-My !, 5, s and Z, denote part OF
the feathered king the free Americans devote
and if you make the proposal to one you
adore, to be answered with and 8 you'll de-
plore. Ny 8, 3 8 and 4, you pronounce with
appraised hand, to speak the truth or court the
perjurer's brand. BY the poor my l, 2, 6, and
s, is surely known the best; while in time of
peril, my 2 and l, may settle in your breast.
Ny 6, 5, I, 4 and 8, is the reverse of light my
3, 4, 8 and 8, estops the duel's fight; my 3, 5,
I, and 8, is of the human senses the most
precious; my 3, g. 8 and l, a cooling article
delicious. If the farmer would often double
his stock, he has 3, 9, l within his flock. NV
whole is the name of one who made the fair.
bright banner wave, DER the land of the free
and the home of the brave. MD.
Angels, December 7, 1857.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
BY +. A. POE.

1t was many and many year ago,
In kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived whom you may know
By the name of Annabel Lee:
And this maiden lived with no other thought
Than to love and be loved by me-
was child and she was a child
In this kingdom by the sea;
But we loved with love that was more than love-
and my Annabe Lee;
With love that the winged seraphs of heaven
Coveted her and me-
And this was the reason that long ago.
In this kingdom by the sea-
wind blew out of the cloud, chilling
My beautiful Annabe. Lee:
So that her high-born kinsmen came
And bore her away from me,
To shut her up in sepulchre
In this kingdom by the sea-
The angels, not half so happy in heaven,
Went envying her and me-
Yes!-that was the reason, (as all men know,
In this kingdom by the sea)
That the wind came out of the cloud by night,
Chilling and killing my beautiful Annabe Lee
But our love 1t was stronger by far than the love
OF those who were older than we
OF many far wiser than we;
And neither the angels in heaven above,
Nor the demons down under the Sea,
Can ever dissever my soul from the soul
OF the beautiful Annabel Lee:
For the moon never beams without bringing me dream
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And the stars never rise, but see the bright eyes
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And so all the night tide lie down by the side
OF my darng-my daring-my life and my pride
In the sepulchre there by the sea,
In her tomb by the sounding sea-
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
LETTER FROM ANGELS.

ANGELS, December 9th, 1851
Mr.. EDITOR Il visited the Social Assem-
bly, and BALI that was given by Amty Tenn
pie of Honor No. 81, on Chistmas Eve, at An
gels city, $50 we call it, for it is destined some
day to become a city, 1t was one of the most
pleasant party's | have visited in California
| wish that you had been there. Some bright
eyed damsel has made me captive-but it is
always my luck " to get my foot in it." Ipur-
chased ticket of admittance to the Ball, of
ticket was inscribed q Stickers New Hall" but
| never knew that there was more than one
hall in the place. so | shaped my course for the
well-known old establishment, and l do not
know what intrusion might have made on
private apartments, if a gentleman of color" )"
that was preparing supper for the ball, had
not arrested my progress, with these words,
{ | say old horse, where you goin' to?" re-
tired, felt s'sheepish," and made my exit out
as quick as possible and found the new hall at
last.
1t is large frame building, 60 feet by 80
feet, suitable one for any public assembly ;
but my first adventure had unstrung my nerves.
so had no courage to enter the ballroom
until one of the gentlemanly committee was
entering the room. then | stepped up behind
him and got hold his coat-tail and made an
entrance. The ballroom looked like fairy's
palace. The female portion Of the assembly
consisted of the youth and beauty of the three
camps, Carson's, Angels and Altaville. They
were not in need of sham nor champagne to
keep their color or spirits up-and may their
happiness and beauty never cease or fade.
ayes there youth and beauty, of natures richest
boon,
That was enough to captivate the hardest heart of
stone"
The majority of the male portion were men,
bers of either the Mason's, Odd Fellows or
Temple of Honor Orders, and may they con-
tinue to act in unison, in labor as well as
pleasure, till they have plucked every worthy
man out of the mire of ignorance and dark
ness. The dancing commenced at o'clock
P. M, and continued till midnight, when we sat
down to an excellent supper served up for
the occasion, at Stickels old hail. After sup
per, the usual order of dance commenced; at
what time it ended | do not know, as left
early. The assemblage was very large, and
the most pleasant one have attended in the
State. At o'clock A. NJ, | left for home
with heart minus-at least, if had any, be-
live it was not my own. Yours, Buck
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02

THE FIFTEEN MILE HoUsE-One of the hest
kept hotels in the State, is the Fifteen Mile
House, San Joaquin county, kept by Mr.. Cor
ham. This stand, known as Forman's, has
long been one of the chief points on the road
from Calaveras county to Stockton, where the
hungry find good fare and the weary rest
Under its present management, it is superior
to any former. Mr.. Gorham is a gentleman o.
urbane manners and obiiging nature, who
makes it not only his aim but his duty to ac,
commodate the travelling public and render
the sojourn of the wayfarer an amusing past,
time. His right 6olcer, Mr.. John Read, who
SO graciously does the agreeable in cigars, &C.
and so .tosrtk, is always "at his post doing
duty to customers.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02

Fruit TREEs.-Attention is called to the
advertisement of Fruit Trees, A. G.. Brown,
Stockton, agent The trees are from the we'll
known Nursery of Messrs. Smith 4 Winchell
San Jose, which, alone, is sufficient guarantee
that they are good article, and genuine. We
know of thousands of trees from the Nursery
and have never known any one fail to prove
true to the label.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02

"Now OR NEVER. The genius of the Old
Year, as he wended his way to the past Eter-
nifty, left US bottle of real aqua citae, COM
pounded in the best style of the cynosure art
Mr. T. X. Purple was the bearer of dispatches
and depositor of packages" j" labelled genu-
inc" with the compliments of the season.
Thanks, and may 1858 be as good an article
and easy to take as the sample in question.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02


TEvHE undersigned grateful for the patron
Il age which he receives from the citizens
of Murphy's, Douglass, Vallecito, Angels and
other towns IN this part of the county, solcits
a continuance and extension OF the same, sat-
isfied that his work has only to be generally
known to command the approval of all who
may entrust to him the repairing of clocks
and watches. Having served full term of
apprenticeship to his business, in the city of
London, and having occasion to know the
damage, (often irreparable,) constantly done
to the finer sorts of watch-work, by ignorant
and unskillful pretenders, he begs the citizens
of Calaveras county to make trial of his work
manship before applying elsewhere.
Quartz and other California Jewelry
manufactured on the most approved and ele-
CANT patterns-and at San Francisco prices.
Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographs.
Connected with his business, the subscriber
has engaged the services of an operator OF
eminent ability in the above arts. His pic
lures may challenge comparison with any ta-
ken in the State. Specimens are on exhibition
at his shop. Perfect satisfaction is in all cases
guaranteed, and prices reasonable.
A. SALOMAN, Murphy's.
] novoIt tf
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02

EcLIPsEs N ls5s.-Next year there will be
four eelipses, two of the sun and two of the
moon Those of the sun, March 18th and
September 7th the moon, February 9th and
August gath. The eclipses of the latter lu-
minary viii be only partial.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
D. BOWMAN & CO..
ESTRAY NOTICE.!


GTRAYED FROM CAVE CITY, about the
~ first of December, a small iron greyN
or roam Pony, branded with 0 or a ring(c3A'
on the left shoulder, with letters or figures in
the centre reached name, slight saddle marks,
natural PAGER.
ALSO-One brown mare mule, second rate,
branded P on the left shoulder, askA
small notch in the right ear. ~
ALSO-One dark brown or bay zaE@ZL
mare mule, second rate, branded P on the left
shoulder and left hip, O on the right shoul-
der large saddle marks on the back-two
very small notches in the right ear
The above described animals were heard of
at the Kentucky House, Angels Camp road,
going in the direction of Salt Spring Valley,
and subsequently at Jenny Lind. Any def
mite information in regard to the animals will
be thankfully received and literally rewarded
by the owner.
Address VIM. NJ. Denig PONY Express), San
Andreas, or the undersigned at Cave City,
Calaveras county.
dec l9-15# j. NJ. HENDERSON.
nsHSan Joaquin Republican copy one time
and send bill to this office.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
a CA E I'D.

VEVHE DIRECTORS OF THE UNION WATER
IL COMPANY would announce to the public.
that the Union Water Company is, for the first
time since their organization, in January, A..
D. 1852, with the exception of some three or
four months in 1851 on the eve Of paying off
the last of their debts, and that said Company
WILL at their Annual Meeting, to be held on
the third Monday in January next, reduce the
price of water to as low and reasonable rates
as they can afford and in compliance with a
mutual understanding with the miners to that
effect, when the Company, at their instance
and request, commenced to extend their works
in 1854, to bring in an additional supply of
water for the benefit of the miners, but with
extraordinary cost and risk to said Company
r. SENTER, Secretary,
of the Union Water Company
Dated Murphys, Dec. 10th, A. D. 1857.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02

CHRISTMAS CAKE.-We acknowledge the
handsome" in a complimentary favor of a
fine Fruit Cake, presented to the Independent
Office by Mr.. and Mrs D. w. Briant. of the
Spring Valley House, with the compliments
of the season." The cake was excellent and
the time of presentation very opportune-
Those who (most graciously,) mistook it for
brides cake, were slightly sold" but the
cake was too good not to remedy a :" bad
joke" gotten up by that brace of rredeemable
bachelorism, who preside over the leaders OF
the Stockton Republican, and the locals of the
1rgus.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
San tranflslo advertisements.
AR Go open G d!
The eNiaTlt tic Hote1
Cor. Clay s. SansOme StS.,

"A This Old Pioneer Hotel has IN
-&----been thoroughly renovated, with-4s4a
hard finished walls, and newly furnished and
lighted with Gas, and was opened on Tuesday,
September lst for the accommodation of the
pubic. The table will be furnished with the
pest the market affords, and every attention
paid to the wants and comfort of guests; and
at the moderate low price of Board and Rooms,
the proprietor hopes to merit a share of public
patronage. For the accommodation of those
coming In late from the boats or places of
amusement, the house will be kept open night
and day. Families will find every comfort
here of good home, and gentlemen a large
number of single rooms at 80 cents per night.
oc l0-tf-l5 II. H. PARKELL, Propr.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02

NEwsPApERs-Mr. J. w. Sullivan, of San
francisco, has our thanks for valuable files OF
Eastern papers. We note New York. Boston,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and New Orleans pa
pers.
PIcToRIALs.-Messrs. Rosenbaum and Van
Allen, of Stockton, dealers in books, papers,
&c, on the Levee, have favored us with files
of pictorials. Harpers' Journal of Civilization
We return thanks to Messrs R. and V. A.,
for other favors and facilities furnished US, du-
ring our recent visit to Stockton.
NEwsPAPERs-To Mr. Charles Faville we
are indebted for favors, in the way of early
and useful literature; copies n. Y Herald and
Tribune, Boston Journal, N. O. Delta, Forney's
Philadelphia Press and London Illustrated
Netcs. The supplement to the Ne,cs is one
of the most superb pictures ever issued from
the newspaper press, giving three views in COL
ored plates, of the monster steamer, Great
Eastern. As work of art, the pictures are
unsurpassed The courteSies extended to US
during the past year, by Mr.. Faville, have been
many and valuable May he have a prosper
Gus future.
HOUR JoE"-This means no other person
but Mr.. Joseph Knight agent of Wells, Fargo
L CO., of this place, who, during 1857, has
been theAunceasing friend and unremitting
conservator Of the interests of the Independent
During the week, he has still more laid US un-
der Obligations by erpressiag the New Years
Address to our Patrons, and thus enabling the
document to reach its destination, at the ear
LEST possible momentin 1885, A Happy New
lear to you and to yours, Joe, may your night
be neFer-ending day of pleasure, peace,
plenty and prosperity.
PONY ExPREss-The Pony, as usual, furn-
ished us during the week, with files of San
Francisco and Sacramento papers; also, At
lantic States papers. These Holiday times
spurs up the Pony Express. We notice deci.
ded improvement lately, in his business facii-
ties and personal appearance. May his
shadow never grow less
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
A Gard to the Public,

hR. WILLIAM JONES, of Murphys, and
-HD 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 mott
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 practiced 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 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 $50 per visit in their respective
towns and vicinities and one dollar (Sl) for
every mile therefrom. The above will not ap-
ply to those who are known to either of the
above gentlemen to be deserving and poor.
October, 3lst, lS57-tf
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
AHSO-FOES SALE!
The Fire-Proof Stone StoreI

Now occupied by us, which will be sold
cheap.
All persons indebted to us, must call and
settle their Book Accounts before the lst Of
March, 1858, or we well be compelled to place
them in the hands of an Attorney for collection
LAVENTHAL & BRO,
Stone Store, next to Post Office,
dec 26.4w:l7 Murphy's.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
Declaration.
State Of California.
COUNTY OF CALAyERAs,

COUNTY OF CALAvERAs 3D.
OCCASIONALLY appeared before the under
Il signed, an acting Justice of the Peace,
In and for said county and State aforesaid
Theresa Adaline Holland, wife of William
Ferdinand Auguste Holland, of the county of
Calaveras, and State of California, and before
me made the following declaration in confor-
nifty with an Act entitled 'sAn Act to author
lZe married women to transact business in
their own name, as sole traders" passed April
18th, 1857.
|, Theresa Adaline Holland, a resident of
the State of California, wife of William Ferdi-
nand Auguste Holland, intending to avail my
self of the benefit of an Act entitled "An Act
to authorize married women to transact busi-
ness in their own name as sole traders" pass
ed April 9th, 1852, hereby declare that will
carry on the Dairy business selling milk and
raising, buying and selling cattle. Said busi-
ness will be conducted in Calaveras county.
State of California, at my husbands residence.
on the road leading from the village of San
Andreas to the Kentucky House; and | also
declare that the amount of money now invest
ed in said business does not exceed the sum of
five thousand dollars.
THERESA HOLLAND.
Attest: VIM. JEFF. GATEwooD.
Ana the SAID theresa Alkaline Holland
acknowledged before me that the same was of
her own free and voluntary act, for the uses
and purposes therein contained, that she knew
the legal effect of said act, and that she did
not wish to retract the same.
In witness whereof | have hereunto set nv
hand, this 10Th day of December, A. D.
1857, at my office in San Andreas, in town.
ship No. 5, county and State aforesaid
G.. GARRETsEE
Justice of the Peace 9Th township Calaveras
county.
Dec. 26th, 1857. *-3t17
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER
John 7. StephenSs

SUBJECTS OF TIE PRESIDENTS MEssAGE--TRooPs
TO BE RAISED IN CALIFoRNIA-GEN. WALKER
ARRESTED IN NICARAGUA BY COMMODORE
PACLDING, &C., &c.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
AGENTS FOR THE INDEPENDENT
To Correspondents.

A DREAM-We have received a lengthy
communication, (too long for our columns, J
from Third Crossing headed as above The
author should be more brief, write legbly,
ana on but one side of the paper. The arti-
Gle is not worth publishing in its present
shape. Facts are what we wish, in reference
to the Chinese; our readers are quite capable
of drawing their own conclusions
"SEco"-Declmed.- you complain of
Is too true; but as long as party rules prima-
ry elections and corruption nominating Con-
ventions, such men will be elected to Office
Our own County is not an exception to the
rule; almost every County in the State has
heretofore had to contend against the class of
men you complain Of Every one comedies
what you say: 'that public officers should be
men OF good moral character free from the
vices for which our officers, both State and
County, have been more distinguished Gamb-
ling, drunkenness, and visiting houses where
virtue never was seen, have been their princi-
pal characteristics. And yet they have been
praised, and that highly and they have strut
ted and beloved, until they had worked
themselves into resemblance to natures poor
Journey-work-so abominably have many of
them initiated upright, clear-eyed humanity"
CARRIERS ADDREss.-In conformity with
ume-honored custom, we to-day present to
our readers the Carriers Addressn 1t shad-
ows in condensed form, recital of the joys
and sorrows of the past year anc is written
In style which will not fail to crafty all who
may take the trouble to peruse it. In it will
be found pathetic allusion to one of our for
mer townsmen, Mr.. j. G. Glow, of Green's
burg, Pa, which must excite fearful remem
brances with all who love the true and noble
heart Read it.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
gw NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT l
~ will apply to the Board of Supervisors,
Mt their Session in February, for a renewal of
License to kekp Toll Bridge over the North
Branch of the Calaveras.
E. L. STEVENSON.
Stevensons Bridge, Dec 18th '57. 4t:l6*
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
FOR SALE!

E Latimer's Store, ETC., 80
ON THE STOCKTON ROAD, -
Two Miles west of SAN Andreas.
Eg- That long-establishe and well known
Trading Post, Store and Ranch, known as
/" Latimer's,' is now offered for sale on the
most reasonable terms. The location of the
property is so advantageous and well-known
to all, as to be its own advocate of value
The store-house, dwelling house, out-houses,
gardens and other Improvements, are in good
repair, and first-class as to convenience finish
and proportions. A large stone cellar under
the store and residence, drained-and neatly
curbed wells of good water, conveniently loca-
ted for public and private use. The garden is
In the highest state of cultivation, filled with
frult-trees, ornamental shrubs and flowers
Grape-vines of three years growth, and bear
ing fruit cover the arbors and avenues lead
ing to the residence. The entire property
with the Ranch and all the improvements
will be sold for cash, on such terms as to give
fortune to the purchaser. Parties wishing
to buy. should call and examine the premises
and ascertain the facilities for carving on a
large and profitable business. Application to
be made, by first parties, to the Proprietor.
dec 5.3m*24 d. LATIMER.
San Andreas independent., 1858-01-02
QUARTZ MINING MACHINERY.
KSraGfOrG's Patent

y ~ II y i I y IL y 7 y u y
FEvIIESE MACHINES ARE OFFERED FOR
4 sale, and are open to the examination of
the Mining community of California, perform
ing all that is undertaken for them, viz: to
concentrate the mineral particles of the rock
after it has been crushed and sized. The ope-
ration is nothing more than mechanically
panning out" but so nicely working that
gold can be panned readily from 3" black sand"
The most important application is to concen-
trate sulphurets from quartz, doing it rapidly
and well. Nothing new, and are in use on 81
number of mining properties in the older States.
Machinery on exhibition, and for sale by
JESSE S. BLYDENBURGH,
120 Market street,
dc l2:3m:24 San Francisco.