Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-09-12

GRAND CELRBRATIoN.-Friday next. Sep
tember 18th, will be the 5Sth anniversary of
the Independence of our sister republic, Chill.
As has been their custom for number OF
years past, the Chilenos of-this and adjoining
counties, will celebrate the natal day of their
country with appropriate ceremonies. The
celebration is to be held in Mokeiumne Hili.
The most ample preparations are being made
to observe the event in q manner worthy OF
1.-The great day to be commemorated' During
the day there will be a procession, OF which
the various fire companies will form por7
t;on. an grafton, and in the evening tne
d;sn,av of fireworks, the festivities to con-
clue with grand ball at Leger's. The SUIT
.x, C.-eek brass band will furnish the music
during the day, and for the ball the very
hos. musical talent has been engaged. The
,,,r,o.t order and decorum have been marked
features of the Chileno celebrations, in the
mast. and our citizens. as well as those who
b. reside at distance, can rest assured that the
approaching festival will be no exception to
the general rule in that respect. 1t is de-
signed that the ball, especially. shall be an
elegant affair. Nothing that can shock the
propriety of the most fastidous will be al
lowed. We sincerely hope that our citizens
will evince an interest in the proper observ-
ance of the day which gave birth to one of
the most feurishins republics on the conti-
nent.
r4t.Seser:s.
IT becomes our pleasing duty to state that
we were misinformed in regard to the condi-
ton of Mr. Leon, the gentleman whose at
tempted assassination we have previously
:; referred to. ,A,perusal of the following let
ter from E. B. Robertson, NJ. D.. the physi-
clan under whose charge he is. will furnish
our readers. with. the facts in the case. We
are much obliged to the Doctor for correct
ing our error.
SANANDREAs. Sept. 5th, 1868.
EDITOR CHRONICLE IL notice in your is
sue of this morning, statement that Mr..
Leon had been attacked with erysipelas, and
that his life ~as despaired Of"
81. 1 merely wish to state that you have been
misinformed. Mr.. Leon has not been attack
ed with erysipelas, nor has there appeared a
single untoward symptom; but he is recov-
ering as rapidly as we could hope for under
the circumstances. Yours, &C.,
E. B. ROBERTSON, NJ. d.
Ir is strange. yet nevertheless true, that
California, far removed. we are. from the
elexating influence of social enjoyments of a
high character-isolated, as it were, from
'-3 the great world withodt-still have placed
within our reach, by the bounteous gifts of
generous nature and the exhibition of artistic
attainments, all of the epicurean luxuries Of
the age. For instance, what greater delicacy
than glass of ice cream has'nature and art
combined been able to produce: None. Ep'
icurus himself would have been deliriou.
with delight, could he have stepped into
"Phirs" ice cream saloon and tasted tht
. frigid sweetness which is; there dispensed
Try it.
BoLD RoBBER1Es.-On Saturday last two
Cinnamon were stopped on the trail leading
from Campo Seco to San Andreas. and rob-
bed Of their superfuous cash. Six bits wer'
-, obtsined from one and about thirty dollar
from the other. The robbers were unmask
i, ed. On Sunday three Celestials were robbe'
on the main road between Donnallon's bridg
and San Ardreas, by the two same hombres
Both of the deeds were committed in broa
daylight. Between the road agents and tn
Tax Collectors, John stands poor show.
y" We call the attention of our readers to til
: card of Messrs. Evans s.. O'Brien which W
publish this week. Those gentlemen have
fine assortment of liquors of every descrip
ton. which they are offering to the in terio
trade at prices which defy competition. TIL
firm is we'll and favorably known through
out the southern counties and those who ia
vor them with their orders can rely upoI
being fairly dealt with.
WITHOUT FAIL !-Colonel E. z. C. Jud
son, {" Ned Buntline." will lecture, on til
subject of Temperance" in the Congrega
tional church in this place, on Sunday even
= ing. September 18th. All are cordially invit
ed to attend. Mr.. Judson has acquired
world wlue reputation as noVelist anu lee
turer, and our citizens should not fail to hea
him. Mokelumne Hill offers him the wides
scope for the exhibition of his "reclaiming
powers. We offer ourself as q fit subject t
admirably fill the role of the awful example
ELECTION OF OFF1cERs.-At regula
meeting oftho Stock Raisers' and Farmers
Mutual Protection Association, held in Mo
kelumae Hill. Saturday. September 9TH, tn
following named gentlemen were elected off
GERS of the Association for the ensuing ST
months: President. A. r. Young; Vice Pres
idents, L. w. Gilmore, A. Bernard; Secre
tary, George Markwood; Treasurer Edwi
.. Taylor; Chief Detective. Henry Stevens.
MN. LEON indignantly denies the truth {
xhe report in circulation that he is dead. II
was IN town this week, and says he is goo
; for number Of years get. provided he is nc
~ dosed with buckshot too often. As we "kill
=. ed him last week, by mistake. we take thi
opportunity to restore him to life and be
his pardon for the unintentionai homicide
May he live forever.
CLARK DUDLEY, proprietors of the 'cele
.s brated /" Hic Jacet'' claim, are evincing a
energy unparalleled in its develonment On