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Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11

an early pioneer was fully satisfied in 1864,
and will say to those having few hundreds,
if they are at all troubled with the fever,
go, spend your money, and return home
with your bought wisdom and settle down.
MARK sTRoUSE
Formerly of Mokelumne Hill has been nom
mated by the Democratic City Convention,
as candidate for Chief of Police. Election
on 4th of May next.
Both political parties are waxing warm for
the election in November next. A United
States Senator has to be chosen by the
Legislature, in this State, next Winter, and
a count was recently had of the aspirants
from both parties, which showed, in all. thus
far made known to be 81. The amount OF
money to be used in securing an election,
ranges all the way from $4,000 to the free
use of the vault of the California Bank. Bet
yer life, Senator from this State is regarded
as big Injun. Yours, CALAvERAs.
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FIRST INTO LINE.

The news from Arkansas are indeed cheer
ing. The Constitution has been adopted
says the San Francisco Times, the Repub-
lican State ticket elected by thirty thousand
majority, the new Legislature has met, the
Constitutional amendment by this time has
doubtless hear that Congress has ratified the
work of the people, and that Senators and
Representatives from Arkansas have taken
their seats. To Arkansas will thus belong
the honor of leading the way back into the
Union. The effect of this overwhelming
victory of the loyal sentiment in the South
west will be most important. 1t is the first
prac tical result of the reconstruction policy,
and will exercise a powerful political in
fuence North and South. The triumph of
treason in Alabama will be forgotten in its
tlonists, in all sections, must soon cease their
opposition to a policy which it is evident
will shortly be an accomplished fact. On
every side the skies are Frightening; the
clouds, which few months ago overhung
the horizon, are breaking away one by one;
and, in November the election of Grant will
guarantee the security of every principle for
which the war ON our side was waged.
The Copperhead papers, with their usual
disregard for truth, will of course assert that
the Arkansas victory was gained wholly by
black votes. To disprove the lie before they
utter it, we may we'll cite some figures.
The Republican majority is given at 10000.
The registry returns show over 80, 600 white
to the census of 1860 the white males in the
State over twenty numbered 1868, the
black males over twenty, 25,O44. Comment
is unnecessary.
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NOTICE.

In the District Court of the Uuited States
for the District of California.
In the matter of L4ynES c.. KELLY
and IhomOs P.4RK, Voluntary Bankrupt
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, that on
the End day of April, 1868. Warrant
in Bankruptcy was issued against the estate
of James G. Kelly and Thomas Park, of the
village of Campo Seco, in the county of Cal
averas and State of California, who has been
adjudged Bankrupt on his own petition !;
that the pay ment of any debts and delivery
of any property belonging to such Bankrupt,
to him or for bis use, and the transfer of any
property by him, are forbidden by law that
a me citing of the creditors of the said Bank
rupt to prove their debts and to choose one
or more assignees of his estate will be held
at court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at
rooms Nos. rs and 26, in the building situa-
ted on the N. E. corner of Washington and
Battery streets, of the city and county of San
Francisco, before SamuelJ. Clarke, Register,
on the 22nd day of May, A. D. 1868, at II
O'Clock, A. M.
CHARLES W. RAND, q. S. Marshal.
As Messenger, District of California.
lal1:2w]
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Mexican Mustang LiElinscns.

hcAfcsln WTSsaaig LlEEiEsCsss.
The merits of this Liniment are well
known. Its effects are instantaneous, sooth-
ing and wonderful.
Cuts, bruises. sprains and swellings. are so
common and certain to occur in every fam
lily, that bottle of this Liniment is the best
Investment that can be made.
1t is more certain than the doctor-it
saves time in sending for the doctor-it is
cheaper than the doctor, and should never
be dispensed with.
READ THE FOLLOWING
Il take pleasure in recommending the
Mexican Mustang Liniment as valuable
and Indispensable article for Sprains. Sores.
Scratches, or Calls on Horses. Our men
have used it for Burns, Bruises, Sores, Rheu-
matlsm, &c. and all say it acts like magic"
J. W. HEWITT, Foreman for Amer'n. .
Wells, Fargo's Il Harnden's Express
''The sprain Of my daughters ancle, occa-
stoned while skating last winter, was entire
ly cured in one week, after she commenced
using your celebrated Mustang Liniment." :"
Gloucester, Mass, Aug. l, 1865
Ed. SEELY.
Quick and sure it certainly is. All gen.
ulne is wrapped in steel-plate engravings.
bearing the signature of G. W. Westbrook.
Chemist, and the private U. S. stamp of
DEMAs BARNES d Co. over the top.
An effort has been made to counterfeit it
with cheap stone plate label. Look closely !
Sold by all Druggists. and Stores, at rs
and so cts. and 81.
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PLANTATION BITTERS.
Dyspepsia, with its symptoms. Headache,
Heartburn. Feverish Lips, Bad Breath, Sal
low Complexion, &C., can be cured by using
PLANTATION BTTTERs.
This is the most successful tonic of the
age Young. middle-aged and old, are de-
lighted with its effects
The first trial always has marked good
effect.
No change of diet is necessary. Eat all
YOU wish, of the best and most nutritious
food.
1t is the greatest cure ever known for an
overloaded and distressed stomach. which it
relieves in few moments.
We know that we have the best and most
popular medicine in the world. We are not
afraid to show what it is composed of.
PHYSICIANS ARE COMPELLED TO RECOMMEND IT.
CALIsAYA BARK has been celebrated for
over two hundred years, and was sold during
the reign of Louis XVI. King of France, for
the enormous price of its own weight in sill
ver 1t is remarkable for Dyspepsia, Fevers,
Weakness, Constipation, &c.
CAsCARILIA BARK.-For Diarrhea, Collie,
and diseases of the stomach and bowels.
DANDELIoN.-Fo inflammation of the Loins
and Dropsical Affections.
CHAMoMIIE FLowERs.-For enfeebled di-
gestion.
LAVENDER FLOwERs-Aromatic stimulant
and tonic-highly invigorating in nervous
debility.
INSTRUMENTATION Scrofula, Rheuma-
tism, &c.
ANIsE.-An aromatic carminative; Gre
ating flesh, muscle and milk I; much used by
mothers nursing.
Also clove-buds, orange, caraway, corian-
der, snake-root, &C.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11

The Trustees of the Mokelumne Hill
School district desire to acknowledge the
receipt, from the Leap Year Calico Ball
Committee, of s3l5 90, the nett proceeds of
the ball given ty the ladies of this place. on
the End inst. and beg to return to the ladies.
and particularly those composing the several
committees, on behalf of a multitude of chill
dren who will receive the benefit of the
money. our heartfelt thanks, and the thanks
of the entire community, for the successful
manner in which the ball was conducted. and
for the result accomplished.
At this time when there is no money in the
treasury, this comes like mama in the will
derness. God bless the ladies We bless
them and the children bless them.
{ z5xfs s & hSsSf SSsFE{E $S$E5a School Trustee.
Mokel umne Hill, April 9th, 1868.
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Lyons Flea Powder.


1t is we'll known that Lyons genuine Mag
netic Powder will perfectly destroy every
thing in the shape of 1eas, ticks. bedbugs.
reaches, DC. that it is perfect poison to the
insect tribe, but entirely harmless to the hu-
man species and domestic animals.
Bedbugs, Ants, Roaches ETC., are in every
house This powder is their natural death.
1t should be in every cupboard.
JOHN l.. ROME, Esq, Superintendent of the
New York City Hospital, says: at
Is the only sure article we have ever used.
NEW YORK HOTEL PRoPRIEToRs say "We
have used
LYONS MAGNETIC POWDER
for exterminating insects and vermin, with
entire satisfaction.
COLEMAN & STETsoN, Astor House.
5. L. COzZENS, American Hotel.
ACKER d TREADwELL, st. Nicholas Hotel
s. LELAND & Co., Metropolitan Hotel.
Testimony of this character might be add
ed to any length. Wherever it is used it adj
vertises itself
The genuine has the signature of E. LYON.
and the private stamp of DeMAs BARNES 4
Co. Any thing else of this kind is an imi.
tation or counterfeit. Any druggist will
procure the genuine if you insist YOU will
have no other
Sold by all druggists and general store
keepers IN every town and mining camp on
sne racine Coast (tc-is-n9:l867.1
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ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
~ qualified electors of Eureka School Dis
lrict, that an election will be held on the
18th day of April, 1868, at which will be
submitted the question of voting a tax to
build school house.
1t will be necessary to raise for this pur
pose, the sum of S400.
The polls ill be open at Dilharreguys
Saloon, in Rail Road Flat between the hours
Of and o'clock, P. NJ.
W. H. LEONARD,
j. S. SwANK,
Rail Road Flat, March 3Oth, '6S [a4:3w.]
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II IST OF LETTERS REMAINING IN
1 4 the Post Office at Mokelumne Hill,
April lst, 1868.
Bosch George NJ Poelenski Isador
Berry Mr. Enoch Rowley Loi P
Belknap Rev Silas Rawley Henry
Gerry D b Root Mrs C
Cunningham W Scott J
Cossell Jackson Smith Tomas
Glenn J NJ Shaw Mrs Jennie 2
Garrison G Smith Mrs Mary
Hall DIR L J Sherman R
Jobeo John Shira Mary or Lizzie
Jackson Sara Willis Wm Henry
Mckenzie Duncan Williams William
Powers Geo. Russell Pere Guillaume l.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FIREMEN'S NOTICE.

AN ELECTION OF THE MOKELUMNE
Il Hill Fire Department will be held at the
room of Engine Co. No. l, on
Monday, the LIST day Of May, 1865,
between the hours of and Z o'clock P. M.
By order of the President of the Board of
Delegates.
W.K. BOUCHER, Secretary.
Mok. Hill, April 7th, 1868. (all:3w.)
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Hotel d'Europe,
CORNER OF MAIN AND LAFAYETTE STREET
MOKELUMNE HILL

CORNER Ot MAIN AND LAFAYETTE STREETs
MOKELUMNE HILL.
THE undersigned would respectfully an
J. nounce to the public, that he has com
pleted his Hotel-having added stone front
and fitted it up in the most approved STYLE,
The rooms are spacious and airy and have
been fitted up with NEW FURNITURE
throughout. One of the largest and finest
Fl a L L s
in the State, for the accommodation of dan
cling parties, is attached to the house.
The Hotel will be kept on the European plan.
Travellers and others will find it first class
House.
The BAR will be constantly supplied with
the best of Liquors and Cigars.
Guests will always be furnished with the
best the market affords, and no pains will be
spared 10 make their sojourn at the HOTEL,
d.EUROPE pleasant and agreeable.
Charges moderate to suit the timso.
GEORGE LEGER.
Mok. Hill, January 25, lS64.jyS'G7:tf
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11

QuERY.-What is more welcome to a
Democrat than is the blossom to the weary.
dusty bee. This conundrum may be an
swered by our Union exchanges. Who
guesses first s-Ladependent.
We give it up.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11

As we go to press the most terrible storm
of the season is raging. Rain, hail, snow,
sleet, are vieing with each other. Thunder
and lightning are incessant. The elements
are at war.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11

The Germans of San Francisco are rep
resented as being very indignant at the Dem
ocrats of the late Legislature. for their refusal
to repeal in toto the Sunday law. In the
Democratic Assembly, the repeating law was
refused passage by an overwhelming vote.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11

The weather during the week has been a
happy combination of sunshine and rain.
Spring weather is as capricious as coquctte
and as variable as the turns of fortune. The
late rains, however disagreeable they seem
for the time beng. will prove extreme
ly beneficial to all branches of industry. 1t
will allow the growing crops to become
firmly rooted and of a sufficient hight to
shade the ground before it becomes parched
by the heat of Summer, and ensure miners a
supply of water during the entire season.
Then only think how perfectly happy it rem
ders young ducks. There is one being, how
ever, upon whom the weather, be it wet or
iry, has no influence. Were he in the
fiddle of the desert of Sahara, and possessed
If his staff of life, whisky, he would be con-
unually soaked" Of course we can refer
to no one tut the editor of the Register.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11

Another wonderful ingredient, of Spanish
origin. lmparting beauty to the complexion
and brlllIancy to the mind, is yet unknown
to the commerce of the world, and we with
hold its name for the present.
With this recipe before the community.
and evidences of effects meeting them on all
sides, the success of DR.. DRAKE stands found
ed upon the rock of truth. Almost every
family has some case of suffering which the
PLANTATION BITTERs will alleviate and cure
Ihey are recommended by the highest
medical authorities, and are warranted to
produce an Immediate beneficial effect They
are exceedingly agreeable, perfectly pure
and harmless.
NoTICE.-Anv per on pretending to sell
Plantation Bltters in bulk or by the gallon
is swindler and imposter. 1t is put up
only IN our log cabin bottle. Beware of bot
Ties relilled with imitation deletcrious stuff.
lor which several persons are already in pris
on See that every bottle has our United
otases stamp over the cork unmutilated. and
our signature on steel-plate side label
Sold by respectable dealers throughout
the habitable globe.
Il. III. DRAKE & Co., New York,
Sole Proprietors.
RED1NGTCN & Co.,
San Francisco,
Agents for California and Nevada,
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11

Mrs. LAURA CUPPY, who has obtained a
wide reputation as lecturer on Spiritual
i'm, has been endeavoring to enlighten the
good people of this place upon that sub
ject during the week. She lecturcd on Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. in
the church, to large audiences. Circumstan-
ccs rendered it impossible for us to attend.
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INTELLECTUAL ENTERTAINMENT
POETRY OF THE BIBLE.

POETRY OF THE BIBLE.
IN TUESDAY EVENING, AT EIGHT
" o'clock. April l4th, 1868, in the Congre-
gational Church, in Mokelumne Hill,
MRS. WI. A. HALL,
Who has devoted several years to the study
and rendition of the poetry of the Bible,
will read brief exposition of its origin and
structure, followed by selections from it as
rendered by herself, from a literal transla-
ton into English verse together with an
Original Poem. entitled
The Revolt of fW0ananhood,"
Addressed to the votaries of Fashion, World
illness. Women's Rights and Spiritaalism,
especially among women.
Tickets to be had at the Office of the CAL
AvERAs CHRONICLE, and the ordinary places
of business in the town. Price, so cts.
(mar2S:td)
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11

TAKI:;G CREDIT Nor DUE THEM.-We in
sist that the Democracy have done nothing
this last session which reflects credit upon
that body of Legislators. In denial of this,
Democratic papers refer to the fact that there
has been a reduction made in the State taxes.
So there was by the Republican Legislature
two years ago. So there should have been
by the Legislature just closed, and greater
reduction than was made-for the late de-
cision of the Supreme Court has subjected
millions of dollars worth of property to tax
alton heretofore exempt, besides an actual
increase of twenty millions of dollars of
taxable property the past year. Hence we
say. the Democratic Legislature, if it desired
to relieve the people of oppressive taxation.
should have further reduced the State tax
Independent
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11

The Baltimore Post holsts the name of
Chase for the Presidency, and says it is the
intention of thousands of Republicans in
Maryland to fight it out on that line. That
fight is over, if the Post did but know it.
The grand battle is to be between the Union
party's "sllent soldier" and the noisy dema-
gogue of the Democracy.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11
CARD,

ExPENs1vE.-Omaha has a billiard hall
the fitting up of which cost $4,000.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11
RAILROAD FLAT.

The first object which attracts attention,
is the quartz mill of Hepburn & Co., one of
the best in the county. The battery consists
of ten stamps. and is model of neatness and
substantially. The motive power is furn-
ished by a hurdy gurdy Wheel the water
having fall OF about a hundred feet. The
mill is supplied with all the modern appli-
ances for saving gold, and its operations
give universal satisfaction to customers 1t
is under the supervision of Mr.. w. II. Leon
ard, one of the proprietors. One of the fea-
lures of the Flat is Clark's hydraulic
Water is conveyed in an iron pipe distance
of nearly mile, fall of two hundred feet
being obtained. The power Of the water
forced through II inch nozzles, is almost in
calculable. Bushes are torn up by the roots,
large boulders washed into the slulres and
the tough bedrock cut as if by knife. Each
of the two pipes will throw a solid stream
two hundred feet. Acres upon acres of the
Flat have been washed away, and yet the
work has but fairly commenced; one hun
dred and sixty inches of water are used.
Operations in quartz are being actively push
ed forward in that locality. Mr.. Said. who
purchased the famous "Petticoat lead," has
erected steam hoisting works and has large
number of hands at work in the mine. The
shaft has reached the depth of thirty feet,
and the rock being taken cut will pay at the
rate of one hundred dollars per ton. Mr.
Said will prospect the lead until satisfied in
regard to its extent and richness before erect
ing mill. A large number of claims are
being successfully worked in that vicinity
The New York boys" Post & Co., Quedell
s Co., and others, are obtaining fattering
prospects. Again mounting our fiery steed !,
we resumed our pilgrimage. Passing through
Independence, lonely ride of seven miles
brought US to Sandy Gulch. We stopped
few moments to take a look at Kadisch's
immense vineyard, one of the most extensive
in the county; Harris s Sons Model
Ranch,' where the celebrated lackberry
wine is manufactured; Harris quartz mill,
etc., etc., and as night was casting her sable
mantle over the earth, We reached our long
H.
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WEST PINT.


We were agreeably surprised at the fine
appearance of the town. There are no vlsi-
5le evidences of the recent conhagration
which swept over it. Substantial adobe
buildings have taken the place of the wood
en- structures destroyed by the fire, and there
is an activity and life observable about the
town truly refreshing. The McLennan Bros.
have the best appointed, most commodlous
and elegant saloon in the county, and
are doing thriving business; Gratacap,
Novella. Coleman s. Morris, Zavala and
other merchants are fourishing like sssreen
bay trees" apparently satisfied with them
selves and at peace with all the world. West
Point is the liveliest camp we have visited in
many day. As we arrived in the evening
and were obliged to leave early the next
morning. We had no opportunity of inspect
ing the mines in the vicinity, but were in
formed that larger amount will be realized
from that source this season than ever before.
We left Mokelumne Hill a strenuous Old
School Presbyterian, but returned con-
firmed Universalist.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-04-11
ALL OVER

The world, people of sense and judgme
have learned to use
Smyrna times., 1868-05-20
MARYLAND ITEMS.

FIRE-The Parsonage OF the NJ Church. at North East
occupied by Rev. T. L. Poulson made narrow escape from be-
ing burned down last Friday caught between the weather.
board and chimney
CAPTAIN b. F. WALNsLEY has sold his farm known "NIary
Park situated about two miles Ceciton containing O
acres to Joseph Biggs ESQ., eighteen thousand dollars
LARGE CALvEs-Joseph s. Terrell Elkton slaughtered
few days since three calves five weeks old which weighed 2OG
m and G pounds respectively They purchased from
Mr. Caebs, in Elk Neck
CAMP MEETING.-It has been determined TO hold a camp
meeting at Concord the Delaware line Caroline county,
t" commence on the 18th OF August.
TALL WHEAT-R. r. r, RoIwel, Esq, living near Easton
lett at the Gazette Office last week sample from about 20 acres
wheat grown on the farm whore he resides belonging to Mr.
NJ Emanuel measuring feet, & inches.
GRAVE CHARGEAb j. Rees of Kent Co.. was before United
States Commissioner Rogers Friday evening charged with
taking from the posoce Recess corner Kent county
containing valuable articles which intended to he forward
ed to the deadleer office Washington lie gave bail in
$4,000 with E. d. s. Handy further examination on Wed
nesday.
hearing had Wednesday last before the commissioner.
The letter returned from the letter office at Washing
ton to the writer the prosecution Witness an Italian named
Robert Lloyd who alleges that the letter contained eighteen
postage STAMPS The witness the charge was a-
mtted by Ree and that Rees offered him to compromise
the case which he declined and threatened to take his
HE The defense is that Rc rrspec man. and that the
charge is an attempt to cxtort money
On Thursday Mr. Rees WAS honor;rby discharged.
AchickrnwIth four legs recently matched in CcutrryilIe
1t seems likely to live.
The Observer the peach crop has b,n injured y the re-
cent bad weather.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-20

Stanton, every Republican Senator voted aye,
and no one condemned the course OF the Pres
iGent more severely than Mr.. Fessenden. On
every occasion when the Senate has been called
upon to censure the acts of the President these
Senators voted in the affirmative. Mr. Fow-
Ter, on the 10th of January, at a meeting Of
the Republican Central Committee in Washing
ton, made a speech strongly urging impeach-
ment. He said eff Congress shall longer
hesitate to impeach and depose this johnson
the blood of thousands Of loyal Southerners
will rest upon our souls" &c. Mr.. VanWin-
kle, two days before the vote, prepared an
opinion favoring impeachment, and copy of
this opinion is in the hands of the Managers.
Mr.. Ross told his friends that he should vote
for conviction, and deceived them. The vote
of Mr.. Grimes was anticipated. He hates
Wade and did not want to see him become
President.
While the Republican frinds of many of
these men were kept entirely in the dark in
regard to their intentions, the Democrats were
offering large bets that they would vote not
guilty. Another important coincidence is
that just the exact number required for acouit-
tai was obtained-nineteen.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-20
BUSINESS LOCALS.

J. II. Primrose is daily receiving large invoices of
all kinds OF Shoes, direct from the manufacturers.
Fits guaranteed.
Have you the New Spring Dress Goods that
Baggs & Cotton are just opening? They are in.
deed magnificent.
Farmers, Insure your Live Stock. ]. II. Prim.
rose, Agent, Smyrna.
Meady-made Clothing, Best and Cheapest in town,
at Biggs Il Coltons.
If yol want to hpy Cheaper than your neighbor,
and have Late Styles, buy your Dry Goods at Bay.
lis and ycur snit Of Clothes at Baggs & Cotton's.
and your Boots OF Shoes, and Hats, at Primroses
you aheed.
The most interesting gossip of the town is, upon
the handsome Spring Goods, both for Ladies and
C'entemcn's wear, just being opened at Baggs &
Cotlol's.
Where did you get that Beautiful Silk Hat, and
those Fine Boots! At PrimrOse's, of course.
The finest selection o' Spring Cassimeres GER.
tainly, that has been seen in this town is ut
Baggs q Cotton's.
Have you seen the New Style Straw Hats? Prim.
rose has them.
The most Elegant Styles of Cloths for Ladies'
Goats that ever saw, at Baggs & Cotton's.
The best place to buy Straw Hats is at Primrose's
know that Primrose does sell Boots and Shoes
low, for his store is always full of customers.
If you want pair Of Good Fitting Gators, go to
Prlmfose's, the ladies shoe store.