24 Jul 1858
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Newspaper
San Andreas Independent
Location
San Andreas, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1858
Page
1
The item notes Thomas Boyer as authorized agent in San Francisco to collect and receipt for monies due the office, indicating an 1858 newspaper arrangement and staffing.
An overland mail from St Joseph via Salt Lake City reached Sacramento in twenty nine days and Placerville by July 19. The run from Salt Lake to Placerville took thirteen days with one team and could drop to eight with fresh relays. The piece argues rapid settlement from the Missouri to the Pacific, a telegraph line, and future railroads, praising Goos Creek Humboldt head and Carson Valley as promising agricultural zones. It criticizes the Southern route as unlikely to settle. It also notes Democratic Convention proceedings at Murphy's with debates over the Cincinnati Platform and popular sovereignty motions.
Speaker argues the Northern route along the buffalo trail is the only viable path for a grand plan linking Indian commerce and moving world metropolis trade from the Thames to San Francisco Bay. Mr Benton is cited as having been right on the matter.
PontricaL Printixa declares readiness to print political communications cheaply while maintaining independent editorial stance. The Independent says it will publish pro and con pieces not of a personal nature at half-rate ads and will continue to speak on Primary Elections without endorsing any party nominations.
During the Democratic Convention a throng of strangers visited McPay's Camp. Sperry's Hotel led local eating and lodging while the Post-office Saloon saw casual exchange of small drinks and lively political discussion. The gathering remained peaceful with no noted disturbances. Mattison's Livery Stable was crowded with horses and buggies, highlighting busy travel and trade.
Messrs. Smith of Cave City offer to sell the entire right and title to the Mam Motru Cave. The property is described as valuable and a bargain at present, with hopes a purchaser will build facilities for visitors and others.
The People's Party movement in Washington has collapsed with all parties disavowing involvement. The remark suggests the movement existed only via telegraph, implying no real organizational structure or activity.
A respected citizen writes from Fort Hope July 7 1858 detailing crowded mining camps on the British Columbia frontier. He notes high river levels hindering prospecting, costs for license and freight, and many men moving up river by canoe in search of claims near Fort Yale and Thompson River. He warns of scarce grub, rising prices, and dangers including drowning and rough terrain while recounting peers proceeding toward Thompson River and Fort Thompson.
A steamer named Sea Bird lies high and dry on a gravel bar six miles below Fort Hope. The vessel has been stranded about eight to ten days with little chance of refloat until spring or the river rises. Prices in Victoria have surged from under 50 to 500 600 dollars for lots. The writer promises to send another letter if possible and signs off as a resident.
Sacramento letters describe Frazer river fever waning, locals debate speculative gold mines, wealth seekers in Victoria and Whatcom, high prices for bricks, dull Fourth of July and politics, with satire on civilization and a vivid note on a California farmer turned adventurer seeking fortune. Also mentions London Times correspondent Russell at Allahabad and the Overton Steam Wagon in San Francisco.
The Peirano residence at Angel's was burgled overnight on the 17th. Thief stole 700 dollars in gold and a gold Mozopo London cylinder watch, No 2824, engraved Good Time Coming. Also notes complaints about county affairs and local commerce.
The Trinity Journal recalls a 1846 Mormon expedition diary from New York to California. It notes frictions aboard ship among women, Sister Jolie and Sister Marshal over water, a scuffle leading to irons threat, and Elder Sparks scandal. The piece mentions precincts of church discipline and the era’s living arrangements, ending by noting Mormon Island’s naming.
A Boston Courier correspondent recalls how Congress has changed from the era of Henry Clay to present times. The hall is noisy. members wander, converse loudly, and interrupt the speaker. Describes decorum, desks, and an anecdote about Mr Vance and Clay. Asserts current practice lacks discipline and that the Speaker no longer enforces order as in the past.
The Sierra Citizen critiques public stations becoming market centers where brokers and speculators gather. It argues many seek office for hire rather than distinction and blames poor statutes on citizens with limited ability trying to craft and manage laws beyond their capacity.
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