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Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

THE GOLDEN GATE CLAIM.-Intelligenc
,m this mine is cheering to well-wishers of
mining operations generally, and deliciously
delightful to shareholders. The last wash
ing yielded the nice little sum of one hundred
ounces. the result of the labors of six drifters
for three weeks. AS the gravel is exceeding
ly hard to wash, and has to be run through
the sluices without becoming sufficiently dry
to slack, it is safe to presume that not more
than half of the gold was extracted. The
tailings, however, are carefully preserved, 30
that no actual loss is sustained. During the
coming Spring it is the intention of the COM
pany to substitute more powerful machinery
in the stead of that now in use, and erect a
mill for the purpose of crushing the gravel
as it is taken from the claim. Several years
have been consumed in prospecting the mine
and We are glad that the untiring persever-
ance and exhaustless energy of the proprietors
have been rewarded blythe development of one
of the best claims in the county. We are
also informed that the 'incline" tunnel
through which the mine is worked is to be
enlarged to double its present size. SO as to
admit of the laying of two tracks. When
the intended improvements are completed,
in Calaveras.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

MoK. HILL & CANPo SEco CANAL--The
Company owning this property have again
commenced sluieing the sediment out of their
large reservoir. For the last four years they
have been making ditch in place of the old
fume, and of larger capacity, and have ex-
tended the line fifteen miles below Campo
Seco, to the new diggings at Cat Camp. This
work is now completed. with the exception
of about four miles between this place and
Buena Vista Hill, and as soon as the storm
subsidies they will put on from seventy-ive to
one hundred men, and in six weeks, if the
weather is favorable, expect to be able to
furnish water to all the miners on the entire
line. They will also, this season, abandon
their high aqueducts and substitute iron
pipe, and make new reservoirs large enough
to hold a supply of water throughout the
dry season. The Company propose to COM
plete all of this work this Summer, and will
thereby be enabled to keep up supply of
water, the year around, for the new mines at
Cat Camp, where there are already about
sixty companies at work, taking out about
S8, 900 Of gold per week.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07
OFr1cisLs.-On Monday last,

Usr1 OFFIciALs.-On Monday last.
Oliphant, for the past two years
10 f of this county, vacated the Office to
room for his Democratic successor, B.
thorn, and J. q. Severance, for four
4, District Attorney, handed over the
IS of that office to 7. K. Wilson, a
3 mist. The people of Calaveras have
! had more worthy, prompt, energetic.
!ent executive officer than Mr.. Oliphant.
wing his duty. he has performed it with
fear or favor. No officer ever returned
fivate life. leaving behind clearer rec
or a more favorable impression upon the
Is of his constituents, than Mr.. Oliphant.
er Sheriff Cotton and Deputies Matthews
Bates have given perfect satisfaction in
discharge of their duties. The present
riff, Mr.. Thorn, has had long expert
; in matters relating to the position, hav-
been Deputy Sheriff during several ad-
nstrations, and will undoubtedly make a
ID officer. Mr.. Wilson, who has recently
umed the responsible position of District
torney, is rapidly rising young lawyer
fair abilities, and a man who has been and
be true to the principles of the party
ich has honored him by its preferment.
=. Wilson is thoroughly conversant with
duties and routine of the office, having
IN Deputy for the past four years. and is
possessor of sufficient pride of character
attend to them faithfully. The county's
airs could not have been placed in better
nds.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

On Monday morning last, bright and
early, Pink" took charge of the Jail, riee
G. N. Peek whose time had expired by
Ilimitat;on." "Pink" understands the bus
iness, having oficiated in his present capac-
ity under Sheriff Paul. During thai period
a fellow by the name of MeCallnm. hard
ened wretch, made his escape from that III
stitution. In doing so, it became necessary
for him to allay "Pink's" desire for q more
extended enjoyment of his company, by tap
ping him on the head with q hammer rather
more forcibIy than agreeably. The sim
pressions" created BY that nail-persuading
instrument are still visible upon Mr.. Smiths
caput, and the recollection of the "knock-
down argument" which it enforced are indel-
IDLY stamped upon his memory. Under
these circumstances we think he will be very
apt to keep a close watch upon his "wards,"
and if one of them escapes he will have to
starve himself to skeleton, take a pinch of
snuff and sneeze himself through the kew
hole.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

WE have received the first number of the
Tuolumne City Neacs. weekly paper pub
lished at Tuolumne City. Stanislaus county.
The material used in Its publication is that
upon which the Mountain Nescs issued at
San Andreas. in this county, was formerly
printed. J. D. Spencer continues as editor.
The Nescs presents neat typographical ap-
pearance. is well gotten up, editorially. and
taken altogether is a very creditabie sheet.
Aside from its political proclivities, which
are of the kentucky Resolutions of 49,
order. we wish it unbounded success.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07
NOTICE.

THE REGULAR QUARTERLY MEET
L ing of the Stock Raisers' and Farmers
Mutual Protection Association will be held
at Mokelumne Hill, on Saturday, March 7th.
1868. As there will be an election of officers
and other business of Importance transacted,
full attendance is solicited.
By order. EDWIN TAYLOR. Secretary.
Mok. Hill, February 22d, '6S. tf22:2w]
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07
Hotel d'Europe,
CORNER OF MAIN AND LAFAYETTE sTnFt
MOKELUMNE HILL

COhNEn Or MAIN AND LAFAYETTE STREETS
MOkELUMNE HILL.
THE undersigned would respectfully an
L nounce to the public, that he has COM
pleted his Hotel-haviug 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 IL 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 a 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. dsEUROPE pleasant and agreeable.
Charges moderate to suit the timss.
GEORGE LEGER.
Mok. Hill, January 25, ls64jys'67:tf
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

Fatal Acc1DENr.--We are informed that
two men were fatally injured in the "Potter
Mine at Angels, on Monday last. The men
were engaged in blasting and had put in a
charge and retired to await the explosion.
Upon again entering the mine, some rock
which the blast had shattered and loosened,
caved upon them. The sufferers were not
dead, at last accounts, but there is scarcely
possibility of their recovering.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

THHE PAIN KILLER
L Is both an internal and external remedy.
TNHE PAIN KILLER
L Should be used at the first manifestation
of Cold or Cough.
THE PAIN KILLER,
L Don't fail to keep it in the house ready
for use.
THE PAIN KILLER
l. Is an almost certain cure for Cholera
and has, without doubt, been more successful
in curing this terrible disease than any other
known remedy, or even the most Eminent
and skillful Physicians. In India. Africa
and China. where this dreadful disease is ever
more or less prevalent, the PAIN KILLER
is considered by the natives, as well as by
European residents, in those climates, A
SURE REMEDY.
THE PAIN KILLER
i Each bottle is wrapped with full direc-
tions for its use.
THE PAIN KILLER
i Is sold by all Druggists and Dealers in
Family Medicines. [fl:3m.]
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07
Sherif'S Sale.


PY VIRTUE OF AN EXEC JTION ISSU-
ID ed out of the District Court of the Eley-
enth Judicial District, in and for the County
of Calaveras, State of California, to me d.
rected and delivered, for ajudgment rendered
in said Court, on the 23d day of January. A.
d. 1868, in certain suit entitled D. Mckay
ct. al. VS.. K. Senter, ct. al. against the said
plaintiffs for the sum of seventy-two (S72 OO)
dollars, Jury fees, payable in U. S. Gold
coin, with interest and costs Also, by vir-
tue of certain other execution issued out
OF said District Court, to me directed and
delivered, for a Judgment rendered in said
Court, on the said 23d day of January. A. D.
1868, in said suit mentioned above, entitled
d. Mckay ct. al. VS.. R. Senter ct. al, against
the said plaintiffs for the sum of one hundred
ninety ($l9O SOY and 5O-l0O dollars dam
ages. with interest and costs: I have levied
upon that certain mining claim, situate at
Douglas Flat, in the county of Calayeras.
State of California. known as the Missouri
Claim being bounded ON the north by the
Pennsylvania Claim, on the south by the
Union Claim, on the west by the Alabama or
Ranch Claim, on the east by unoccupied
ground. together rith the pumps, wheel and
all other a2purtenances thereunto belonging
or in anywise appertaining, and notice is
hereby given, that on
Saturday, the l4tsl day OF March,
A. D. 1868, at IL O'Clock s.. l will sell all
the right, title and interest of D. Mckay. J.
Moflett. W. Luker, J. Wilkinson, J. Bradley,
B. B. Vanlcar and NJ. Kerns, said plaintiffs.
in and to the above described property. at
San Andreas, in front of the court house
door, Calaveras county, at public auction. to
the highest and best bidder, to satisfy each
of the said judgments and costs.
JAMES OLIPHANT, Sheriff,
By W. F. COLTEN Under Shff.
Dated. San Andreas, Feb. 22d. 1868.
[f22:3t]
Change of CO-Partnersllip.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
IN the Co-partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned, under the name
and style of
TAFT & DIsBROw,"
is this day dissolved by mutual consent Mr..
Taft Withdrawing from the business.
ANDREW TAFT,
H. B. DISBROW,::
Mok. Hill, February 18th, 1868.
d. Referring to the above notice of dissolu-
tion, the undersigned respectfully announce
that they have this day formed partnership.
under the title of
"DISBROW & HOLINESS
for the purpose of carrying on the Brewery
business formerly conducted by Taft & Dis
brow. A continuance of the liberal patron
age so long bestowed upon the old firm, is
respectfully solicited.
81. B DISBROW,
II. B. HOLMES.
Mok. Hill, February 18th. 1868. [f22:4w1
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

TIE recent storm has been one of the most
severe Of the season The Stanislaus river
has been impossible, interrupting communi-
cation with Sonora. Murray's Creek has also
been so high that it was unsafe to attempt to
cross it. The weather is now clear and cold.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

ELECTION OF OEFIcERs.-At a regular
meeting of Eagle Hook & Ladder Company.
No. l, held at their house on Monday
March I'd. 1868, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term: Peter Sisdorf,
Foreman; P.J. Halk, First Assistant A.
Weber. Second Assistant; C. Schlund
President; G. Leger. Vice President; NJ.
Gradwohl, Secretary J. B. Marx. Treas
urer; Trustees, G. Leger. W. Ratz, F.
Mayer.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

THE DEVIL is extr7 mely anxious that some
one should solve his enigma which we pub
lish this week. He has taxed his devilish
ingenuity to the utmost in its composition,
and thinks if there be any virtue in "black
art" he has succeeded in composing an
enigma to which nothing but divine assist
ance can furnish the key. If somebody will
send US the answer to it. our esotistical imp
will be taken down peg.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

Our correspondent Casual continues
his jottings in this issue. He "knows
whereof he speaks" We hope to hear from
him often.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

WE were in error in regard to the ap-
pointment of Jailor by Mr.. Thorn, in giving
the names of those who were rumored to be
appointed deputies by that gentleman. The
following is the true statement: Deputy
Sheriff, Gordon E. Sloss; Under Sheriff,
Victor Gottschalk; Jailor, George Wash
ington Smith; Deputy Jallor, Dennis
Driscoll,
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

THE Board Of Trustees for this District re-
turn thanks for the amount donated to the
public school by the Ancient and Honorable
Order of Clampsus Vitus.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

The Latrobe stage failed to make its ap-
pearance on Wednesday evening last. Too
much mud was the cause of its non-arrival.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

FALLoN and the Mexican, Miranda, who
escaped from Jail recently, are still at large.
Notwithstanding efforts for their capture
have been unceasing, no clue has yet been
obtained as to their whereabouts.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

MELANCHOLY ACCIDEST.-One of those
sad accidents, which are of such frequent oc-
currence in the mining regions, resulting in
the death of Mr.. NJ. Shaws eldest son,
bright promising child of about seven years,
occurred in Chilli Gulch on Saturday MORN
ing last. Mr.. Shaw is the proprietor of
hydraulic mining claim, near which his fam
lily resides. The children have been in the
habit of playing upon the bank of the mine
which is some thirty feet in hight. On the
morning mentioned the boy was at play near
the edge of the bank, and was told to 90
away by his father who was at work in the
claim below. He dld not heed the warning
however, and shortly afterwards large
quantity of gravel caved down, carrying him
along with it and burying him in a living
tomb. Every effort was made to rescue him,
but nearly an hour elapsed before the body
was recovered. The boy was general fa-
vorite and his untimely death is mourned by
many besides his parents. His remains were
followed to the grave, on Sunday last, by a
large concourse of our citizens.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.-By far the most pleas
ant social gathering We ever attended, was
the .fete given by Miss HGrchner, on Wednes-
day evening last, in honor of her eighteenth
birth day. Nearly all her young acquain-
tances. in town, were present, just enough
to well fill the parlors. Dancing, singing
and other amusements followed e.eh other,
as the temper of the guests demanded. At
IL O'Clock all partook of the most elegant
supper ever served in Mokelumne Hill.
Wines to suit the tastes of all were in abun-
dance, aud those present exhibited no hesi-
tation in their consumption. DR.. and Mrs.
Herchner aided the young folks in their en-
joyment by every means in their power. The
festivities were continued until about four
O'Clock in the morning. Miss Hercnner is
the Oldest white person born in Calaveras
county. May each recurring anniversary of
her birth be as happily spent as the one just
past.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07
NIOKELUMNE HILL
Hydraulic Water Works

DERSONS WISHING TO HAVE THE
use of water for dwelling houses or 9TH
er purposes, will please apply to the Collec-
tor.
No person, having permit for the use of
water, will be allowed to supply water to
other families or persons.
Collections will be made on Monday Of
each week.
1t shall be an invariable rule to shut of
the water if non payment extends longer
than one month.
.FOORMAN, Proprietor.
H. G. HAMER, Collector.
Mek. Hill, March 9th, 1867.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

We publish the confession made by the
negro. Ferguson, in relation to the murder
ofJohnson, together with an account of his
execution, on the 4th page oil to days paper.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

Mr.. MENTzELL has withdrawn the Bill
which he introduced some time since to
abolish the Office of County Superintendent
and confer the privilege of performing his
duties upon the County Judge. No reason
is assigned for the withdrawal. but it is
probably because the SALARY Bill" recently
introduced covers the entire ground.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07
R. THOMP s ON,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
No. 523 Kearny Street,

% Particular attention given to the sub
ject of Bankruptcy in the United States Dis
trct Court. under the U. s. Bankrupt Law
of 1867.
~ Information given. by letter or 9th
erwise, FREE OF CHARGE. Business done
for Attorneys on very reasonable terms.
jan4'68:ly.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07

IF you wish the very best CABINET PHoTo-
GRAPHS, you must call on BRADLEY s. RU-
LOFSON, 429 Montgomery Street. San
Francisco.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07
ENIGMA.
By THE D-L

am composed of "a letters.
My l, II. 81, Is, 4, is part of a woman's
dress.
My 5, 2, IL, 6, 20, 8, is the name of
mineral.
My %, 9, 19, IL, IL, Is, is three -leafed
plant.
My 7. 8. 16. IA. l9. is the name of tree.
My "a 10, 13. Is. is what all ladies have.
My % is letter in the alphabet.
My whole is the name of newspaper.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07
Change of COpartnership.

Change of COpartnership.
"EXTER & co. WOULD RESPECT
H fully inform the citizens of Mokelum-
ne Hill and vicinity. that they have this day
sold one third interest of their Butcher
business, to Mr.. Adler, and that the business
will henceforth be carried on under the
name and title of
uEXTER, ADLER & co.
All persons indebted to the old firm are
requested to settle, and all persons having
any demands will present them to Hexter &
Co. for payment.
Thanking the public for past favors. they
would respectfully solicit continuance of
their kind patronage.
HEXTER, ADLER L co.
Mok. Hill, Dec. lst 1867. [f1:4w:1
If you wish the very best CABINET PHoro-
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07
DENTAL OFFICE
Picture Gallery.

Mr.. Granier has worked at his business fo
fifteen years in France, and ten years il
America, and is prepared to repair watches
clocks and jewelry at the shortest notice.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07


w AR DECLARED!
On
HiSh Prices 2
GLAD TIDINGS CT GREAT JOY"
GREAT ATTRACT ON
AT THE FASHIONABLE
DRY GOODS EMP0RIUM
Main Street, Mokelumne Hill.
Mrs. r. Adams,
FORMERLY MRS. R. KRAFT,]
MOULD RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE
w to the citizens of this place that she has
just returned from San Francisco, where she
has purchased. and is now in the receipt of
a large and carefully selected assortment of
Dry Goods,
We ALL hlNDS, lNCl4UDiNG
Silks, De Lains, French and American
Prints: Domestics of all Colors. Styles
And Prices; Ladies', Misses, and
Childrens' Hats, Caps and Bonnets;
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hose Shawls
Mantillas, Nets. Laces and Ribbons
Ladies', Misses. and Boys Boots and
Shoes Mattresses, Blankets and Pillows.
Together with all other articles usually kept
in
FIRST CLASS DRY GOODS STORE Il!
Calicos,
good quality,
8yards for ST. Mer-
rimacs, good quality,6
yards for 81. French CAL
icoes (yard wide) bits a yard.
Bieached Cotton Cloth (Lawnsdale)
bits yard. Do. IN: Y. Mills) 20 cts.
a yard-unbleached, accordingly. Dress
goods (iatest styles of all kinds, from 2 to
bits yard. Dress goods on hand, SELL
ing at cost. Hats-trimmed and un-
trimmed-of all styles. Hats ready
trimmed from bits to finest
kind for SIS. The new style
of hoop skirts, and all
kinds of ladies'
shoes, CATERS
ETC.,
Calicoes yards for 81 co.
Delaines 20 to Is cents per yard.
French Merino5 to bits.
Ladies' and children's shoes frn 81 so
to SO 90.
Opera hoods 81 So and So.
Breakfast shawls made BY hand
Large assortment of Ladies' hats and bon
nets.
Purchasers are invited to call and exam
inc Goods and Prices,
Before Purchasing. Elsewhere,
is I,oiu sell my old and ne,U Stock
AT BARGAINS
@ Ladies' Hats and Bonnets received
for cleaning and repairing in San Francisco,
where arrangements have been made by me
for that purpose.
N.B.-Callat
The Old Stand ON Main Street,
GOpposite Mrs. McFadden's Liquor store,1
MOKELUMNE HILL.
B. ADAMS.
Mok. Hill, April 2lst, 1866. ap21'67.H
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A. GRANlER,
FRENCH

Matchmaker & JeWeler.
WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM
w the citizens of Mokelumne Hill and
vicinity. that he has opened a shop in Beck's
building, where he hopes, by bis merits and
the liberal patronage of the public, to re-
min. He will, in conjunction with the
Matchmaking and jewelry business, open
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1868-03-07
ALL WORK WARRANTED.

English Patent Lever Duplex and Chro
nometer watches repaired.
Mok. Hill, Dec. 10th, '66. j22'67tf
The New York herald., 1868-05-09
NEW JERSEY.


HOOOkCus
OpNxoy COUvCIL.-The appropriation OF 50, 500
voted by the late Council for the purchase OF the
Methodist church In the city park vetoed by the
Mayor as being too exorbifant, and the new Council
has sustained the veto. This action will allay the
public Indignation which led TO the recent disgrace
hi scenes m and ont Of the Council chamber Coun-
Gilman Schmershal not having qualined within the
time specified special election has been ordered
the Council nil his place ON the lsth inst az
i3gm i9ll'Il ltf Hudson City. ~ nhB S5lnDL |
n RAILROAD COLLISION LrrrGArfoS.-Tne case OF
Denis Brady driver Of Hoboken horse car against
tne Erie Railway Company, and the case Of the IAos
boken Horse Railroad Company against the same lot
damages in, consequence OF . collsiop It the Eria
Railway crossing, was .cotnpremised yesterday
poniment FOR lie on the Erie Railway. 4 = -
oifn.ntU WJns lO INewask.3mIlnoo a.HSmn8o6 |
: AcqurrrED.- The case Of winism Crane, who stood
charged with having coamAtted a assahit "a BE-,
terry the person Of young giri namea Marparetts
Jacques, the trial OF which oceasioned % much in
of quarter Sessions aod Crane was acquitted. ~
KERosKSH LAxr ExftosioN.-A woman named
Mrs. Van Duser, residing In East River street. beyond
South Market IVES badly inugeu recently through
the explosion Of . kerosene lamp which she was re-
pcnishinG. The cause carelessness.sT 17i N Sf1I
A SAD cAsE.-A young girl Of rather tidy appear.
ance was recently arrested on complaint Of her
parents who reside In Nssbitt street. and who alege
that Notwithstanding the youthfulness Of the girl,
she being only fifteen, they nnd themselves utterly
powsrless TO prevent her from nightly running tne
streets and associating with low characters. ~ was
their desire that she should be placed In the Gooa
shepherds Convent In New York; but Ann 50 showed .
such deep aversion to going there that she @ even
preferred being placed IN the common JAIL whence
she was removed yesterday. she remains tnere ior
fifteen days. 'fIrIN
AN ANCIENT PRImRoss IN TRouBLs.-John Prim-
rose, upwards Of sixty years Of age. was caught
stealing spouoca vesterday afternoon from the store
of Mr. Setchins in Market street. Held for trial.