San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, September 21, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 25 DESPERATE ASSULT AND ROBBERY On Tuesday last James CASEY, Esq a Constable of the first Township, brought to jail one of the most abandoned looking wretches it was ever our fortune to meet - Mr. CASEY's statement which was fully admitted by the prisoner before Justice TURNER to be true, was to the effect that on the day before, just after he had left the house from dinner, Mrs. CASEY stepped out doors for a few moments, and on her return found the defendants, who was blackened up and otherwise disguised, searching her bureau. Immediately upon seeing her the prisoner abandoned the bureau and made an assault upon her. She ran out of the house he following, and beating her till she begged for her life, and promised to give him all the money there was in the house. He then desisted, and the poor woman more dead than alive, crawled in the house and gave him eighty dollars with which he made off. Word was soon conveyed to Casey by the children, there being two small ones at the house at the time, when the whole neighborhood was roused, and after a search of several hours, the culprit was found, and though he made considerable resistance, taken. After being taken he owned up and stated that he had lain in wait since the night before, watching to see when CASEY went away. As he knew that there was money in the house, and he wanted to get some to send home to his wife. The latter part of that statement is probably a fabrication as there is every indication that the fellow is a professional thief. He turns out to be, on being relieved of his disguises, one William MOONEY, who was for a short time, some months since in the employ CASEY, and hence his familiarity with the premises, and with the fact that money was kept in the house. When taken he was armed with a tremendous bludgeon, which had been much handled - was evidently made for a weapon, and was probably used upon Mrs. CASEY. The money was also found in his possession, - also some fifteen dollars besides, a silver watch, which was undoubtedly stolen, and a whole pocket full of keys adopted to almost any kind of a lock which can be found inside any house or office, and some door keys. Having arrested him the parties took him back to CASEY's house, where they kept him over night, and brought him to town next morning. He was in great luck to get to jail at all, for when they got back to CASEY's and found how severely she was injured, the neighbors prepared a gallows, and were determined to hang him on the spot. She begged them to desist, and it was probably the entreaties of her whom a few hours before he had almost killed, that saved his life. Notice to Tax-Payers On Monday, the Fourth Day of November next, the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County will meet as a Board of Equalization for the purpose of hearing and finally determining the assessment of the followed named persons whose property has been added to the assessment Roll. James CONNER - Personal property raised . $800 J.S. COLEGROVE 1500 John CUMMIN 200 John Donald - Land to $12 per acre Edward HOOPER - Land raised to 250 acres J. RAND - Personal property raised 200 A.J. SAULMAN - Land raised to $12 per acre H.F. TESCHEMACHER - San Mateo Ranch, raised to $8 per acre - Personal property raised $300 - 160 acres Land on Pulgas, raised to $12 per acre Barr & Notham - Money at Interest $810 Alexander BAILEY 4,570 C.C. BOWMAN 12,750 D.S. COOK 5,000 M.H. COLBY 500 P. DONAHUE 2600 Geo. C. JOHNSON 2500 Robert MILLS 1,000 John PARROT - Money at Interest $5,000 Spring Valley Water Company $3,000 C.R. KELLY 3,098 By Order of the Board B.G. LATHROP, Clerk Redwood City, Sept 14, 1861 Sheriff Sale By virtue of an execution issued out of the District Court of the 4th Judicial District of the State of California in and for the City and County of San Francisco, to me duly directed and delivered, in the suit of E.C. SESSIONS vs Dennis MARTIN, by which I am commanded to make the sum of one-thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight dollars and thirty-eight cents (1958 38-100) with interest and $17 50-100 accruing costs. I have levied on the follow property to wit: All the right title and interest of Dennis MARTIN, of in and to a certain tract of land situate within the limits of the present County of San Mateo, in the State of California, which tract is described as the place known under the designation of "Canada de Raymundo" bounded on the west by the Sierra Morena, on the East by the Rancho de las Pulgas, on the south by that of Senor Maximo MARTINEZ, and on the north by the great lagoon or Pond, said description being that contained in the original grant thereof to Juan COPPINGER, and also all the right title and interest of said MARTIN of in and to that certain other tract or parcel of land in said County of San Mateo, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at an oak tree situate at the junction of Seco, Dry, or Coppinger Creek and the San Francisquito Creek, thence 258 chains down the San Francisquito Creek to the junction of the Francas Creek, thence southerly up the Creek 35 chains to the Frenchmans crossing, thence S.W. 40 chains to a large oak tree, adjoining a fence thence west 10 chains to a large oak tree marked thus (III) thence S. 53.30 W. 166 chains to a large oak tree on the bank of the Suscal Creek and Dennis Martin Creek, thence down the said Dennis Martin Creek 35 chains to the junction of the said Dennis Martin Creek, and Corke Madeira Creek, then down the said Corke Madeira Cree 53 chains to the place of beginning, containing 1250 acres more or less. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 10th day of October A.D. 1861, at 2 P.M., I will sell all the right title and interest of the said Dennis MARTIN, in and to the above described real estate at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, at the door of the Court House of San Mateo County at Redwood City, to satisfy said execution and all costs. SILAS HOVIOUS, Sheriff, San Mateo County By John Ames, Under Sheriff Dated, Redwood City, September 19, 1861 To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, September 14, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 24 FIRE COMPANY MEETING A meeting of the citizens of Redwood City was held at the Court House on Wednesday evening Sept. 11th, 1861, at 7 ½ o’clock P.M. to take some action in relation to the organization of a Fire company. On motion John W. ACKERSON was appointed chairman and John AMES Secretary of the meeting. On motion, Messrs – J.W. ACKERSON, W.C. GRAY, J.W. TURNER, J.V. DILLER and John AMES were appointed a Committee, to draft suitable Constitution and By Laws for such an organization. On motion the meeting adjourned to Wednesday evening Sept. 18th, 1861, at the same hour and place to hear report of committee and for the transaction of any other business. JOHN AMES. Secretary Hon. Edmund Randolph died at his residence in this city yesterday morning. Mr. Randolph was a native of Virginia and related to the celebrated John Randolph of Roanoke. He was about forty-two years of age. Mr. Randolph was a highly respected citizen, a lawyer of fine abilities, an eloquent orator and an estimable man. His funeral will take place at noon to-day from Trinity Church, which will be attended by the Society of California Pioneers, of which he was a member. – S.F. Herald, 9th. COMPLETED. – The elegant mansion of F.D. ATHERTON, is just completed, and we believe the family have taken possession. This dwelling is situate about two miles south of Redwood City, in a beautiful grove, and we believe we are safe in saying that it is the finest finished, and the most perfectly arranged house in the State. FOUND DEAD. – A telegram from Placerville says, that John NESBITT, formerly of Sacramento, was found dead yesterday morning near Sportsman’s Hall, 12 miles from Placerville. He left the Carson City state at the point on Friday morning last. FRIGHTFUL MURDER. – Mrs. KELLY, residing near Guadalupe, Santa Clara county, was lately found dead in her house with thirteen stabs upon her body, and her babe covered with blood, asleep at her side. A Spaniard convicted of grand larceny upon her testimony, and just discharged from the State Prison, was seen in the neighborhood, and was doubtless the murderer. MYSTERIOUS – Two men who were at work in a saw mill at Moorsville, Butte county, near Strawberry Valley, died recently – a few days apart – and several others in that neighborhood are sick at the present time, the symptoms being similar to those with which the deceased men were afflicted. The decease is attributed to the water in the locality. Sheriff’s Sale By virtue of an execution, issued out of the District Court of the 12th Judicial District of the State of California in and for the County of San Mateo, in the suit of W.F. STAMBAUGH against F.C. GILBERT, to me duly directed and delivered by which I am commanded to make the sum of Two thousand one hundred and seventy-three dollars, and forty cents ($2173 40-100) with the interest and accruing costs at the date of the judgment amounting to the sum of Forty-six dollar ($46) I have levied on the following described property, to wit: All the right title and interest of the defendant F.C. GILBERT in and to 747 7-10 acres of land lying, being and situated in the County of San Mateo, State of California and being part of the San Gregorio Rancho and in the northeast corner thereof, with Saw and Shingle Mill thereon and all machinery and mill tools at the mill. Notice is hereby given that on Monday the 7th day of October A.D. 1861, at 2 o’clock P.M. I will sell the interest of the above defendant in and to the above described tract of land at Public Auction for cash to the highest bidder at the door of the Court House of San Mateo County at Redwood City to satisfy said execution and all costs. SILAS HOVIOUS Sheriff of San Mateo County By JOHN AMES Under Sheriff Redwood City, San Mateo County Sept. 14, 1861 Notice Is hereby given, that I, the undersigned will, on the fifteenth day of October next, apply to his Excellency, the Governor of the State of California, for a Patent for the following described lands, to wit: Lots one, two, three, four and five, in section seventeen, and the south half of the south-ease quarter, and the east half of the north east quarter of section eight, located as Seminary lands, under, and in pursuance of the Laws of the State of California. Also Fractional Section sixteen, purchased of the Board of Supervisors, of the County of San Mateo, under and in pursuance of “an act to provide for the sale of the six-tenth and thirty-sixth sections of land donated to the State for school purposes by Act of Congress, passed March third, A.D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.” Approved April 2, 1858, all in township six, South of Range Five West Mount Diablo Meridian. D.W. CONNELLY San Mateo County, Sept. 12, 1861 To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, September 7, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 23 We give the total vote for each candidate. The first named are the People's nominee - The next Democratic and independents last: District Attorney Charles N. FOX .. 549 - Maj. 44 H.A. SCOFILED 504 County Clerk B.G. LATHROP 526 - Maj 9 T.H. NOBLE 517 Robert BREET 51 Sheriff Silas H. Bowman 644 - Maj 138 John D. HAVENS 456 Tax Collector William A. CLARK 483 - 10 John AMES 473 John G. MOORE 141 W.H. SHREVE 1 Assessor Solomon H. SNYDER 586 - Maj 10 )Transcriber Note - numbers as printed but obviously not accurate - math or printing error) J.J. HILL 144 Treasurer Burns JOHN 590 Maj 120 W.C. CROOK 470 Surveyor A.S. EASTON 795 - Maj 558 S.B. Gilbert (not a candidate) 237 CORONER S.S. STAMBAUGH 676 - Maj 297 W.D. Church 379 M.B. ANGLE (not a candidate) 25 Public Administrator Charles LIVINGSTON 674 - Maj 277 D.W. ALDRICH 397 On township officers we were less successful. In the first township James BYRNES was elected. Mr. BYRNES is much of a politician, but as a business man is a good one. He is a man of strong prejudices, but of honest purposes and a faithful worker in whatever he undertakes. We have never seem him in any official position, but from our personal acquaintance with him are inclined to think that the fortunes of war have not thrown that office into bad hands. Mr. SWEENEY and Mr. RICE were tied for Road master, and yesterday the Board of Supervisors appointed A. SMITH to that position. In the second township we are also beaten on Supervisor and Road Master. Mr. AMES the successful candidate has had some experience in the office - is an active energetic man, and if he could separate politics from official duty, and personal from public ends, he would make an excellent officer. In the third township we made a clean sweep, except J. W. TURNER for Justice of the Peace, who was beaten by Wm. DURHAM. Geo. HARRINGTON was elected Supervisor by 224 majority. ASSEMBLY For this office there was a beautiful four cornered fight. The vote stood Stephen TILTON, Republican .. 408 - 44 A.T. SWART, Democrat 364 R.O. TRIPP, Independent 223 B.J. WHITTIER, Independent 109 FIRE COMPANY - We see a call out for a meeting to be held at the Court House on Wednesday evening next for the purpose of organizing a fire company. This move is certainly a commendable one, such a company being more needed here than any other place we know of. RESPONSIBLE - For the gratification of some of our friends who express a determination to hold somebody responsible for articles which have appeared in the GAZETTE during the canvass, we would say that C.N. FOX is the senior member of the firm of David DOWNER & Co. DOCTOR PERCY & CO., who's advertisement appears in our columns, are said to be very scientific and practical Physicians and Surgeons, and have performed operations successfully requiring skill of no common order, which have been noticed in several of the San Francisco newspapers. Dr. PERCY & Co., are fast establishing an enviable reputation in the State of California, in their profession, which could only be obtained by well deserved merit. We call particular attention to their advertisement, which will enlighten our readers concerning the cures that they can effect, and even by simply corresponding with them, giving the symptoms of their diseases. Address Dr. PERCY & Co, 514 Dupont Street, San Francisco. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, August 31, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 22 ADMITTED. - We inadvertently omitted at the time to notice the fact, that at the adjourn day of the County Court, Aug. 17, GEORGE W. FOX was admitted to practice in the several courts of this county. U.S. Marshal's Notice Whereas, Objection has been made to the official survey and location of land finally confirmed situated in case No. 148 to Domingo FELIZ, known as Buri Buri, and situated in the County of San Mateo, in said District. Now Court of the United States for said District; to me directed and delivered, I do hereby give public notice to all parties having or claiming to have, an interest in such survey and location, to be and appear before the said Court, sitting in Land Cases, on or before Wednesday, the 11th day of September, A.D. 1861, at 11 o'clock A.M. (If that day shall be of a day of jurisdiction, and if not, on or before the next Wednesday thereafter) and then and there to intervene for the protection of such interest, or their defaults will be taken. Dated at San Francisco, in the District aforesaid. Aug. 22d. 1861 WM. RABE, U.S. Marshal Declaration as Sole Trader Be it remembered that I, ANN HANCOCK, wife of Edward HANCOCK, of the said County of San Mateo, desiring to avail myself of the Benefit of the Act of the Legislature of the said State, entitled "An Act to authorize married women to carry on and transact business in their own names, as sole traders," approved April 12th,1852 and of the several acts amendatory thereof, do herby make known publish and declare that I am a married woman the wife of Edward Hancock aforesaid that from and after this date, to wit: August 20th, 1861, I intend to carry on business in my own name and upon my own account as a Sole trader, said business to consists in keeping a livery stable, raising, buying, and selling stock, training in wagons, carriages, &c. To be carried out in said county of San Mateo. And I further declare that the. amount of capital invested by me in said business not exceed the sum of five thousand dollars. Witness my hand and seal, this twentieth day of August 1861. MARIAM W. RAND State of California, County of San Mateo I, B.G. LATHROOP, County Recorder of the County of San Mateo do hereby certify that Ann Hancock, well known to me to be the person named in the foregoing declaration freely and voluntarily made published and declared signed said deed before me on the day and year thereon named. Witness my hand and official seal this 20th day of August 1861. B.G. LATHROP County Recorder ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Independent Candidate! For Assembly ROB'T O. TRIPP Republican Nominee, For Member of Assembly JUDGE S. TILTON VOLUNTEERS! ATTENTION!! By authority of Brig. Gen. E.V. SUMNER, I have opened a roll, at the Court house in Redwood City, for enlistment of a Company of Dragoons, to form a part of Lieut. Col. DAVIES Battalion. The roll will be open until Thursday nest. EDWIN A. ROWE, Captain To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, August 24, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 21 Attention is directed to the advertisement of Messrs. STEINHEISER & Co., which appears in the present issue, by which it will be seen that they are closing out their entire stock of goods, at cost, for the purpose of quitting business. Give them a call. ROAD MASTER At the meeting of the People's Committee on Saturday last, they completed the ticket by making nominations for these important township offices. The candidates on the People's Ticket for these offices, are, in the First Township, W.A. RICE, Second Township, W. BUZZELL, and in the Third Township, J.O. SHAW. The first two named have been tried upon the road, and found to be energetic, efficient men. Mr. SHAW is known to be a thorough working man, and a careful manager. DISTRICT ATTORNEY It may seem a little singular to most of our readers that we should have left the first two names on the People's Ticket until the last in our series of notices of candidates. Two years ago the present nominee for District Attorney was elected to that office without opposition. He has filled it for two years. He is again before the people, but not at his solicitation. He makes no claims to the office - and it is certain that his opponent can have none, not being a resident of the County. Whether defeated or elected, Mr. FOX has and will continue to have the consolation of knowing, that he has performed the duties of the most laborious and at the same time the most poorly paid position in the county in a manner which meets the approbation of every court before which his duties have brought him. COUNTY CLERK Mr. LATHROP was once called, in derision, in our hearing the watch dog of the treasury. There was more truth then irony in the expression. As County Auditor, he has ever been a faithful guardian of the treasury, and by reason of his watchfulness over the expenditures of the public funds, and his careful financial management in the erection of the public buildings, he has succeeded in keeping down taxation, and keeping the county from debt. As County Clerk he has no equal in the State and for such a position we defy the whole State to produce a superior, in office or out. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, August 17, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 20 ASA S. EASTON Our candidate for County Surveyor seems thus far to have the field pretty much to himself. He is the present incumbent, in that important office, and is fully known to our people. The office cannot be better filled than by his re-election. S.S. STAMBAUGH The office of Coroner in this County is one without profit, and almost without honor, but nevertheless circumstances may at any moment arise, to make it one of the most important in the county. For it behooves the people to keep the position constantly filled with a man of standing in the community - one in whose intelligence and integrity business men can repose confidence, and feel that the important duties, which may devolve upon him will be faithfully performed. Such a man did the People's Committee find in S.S. STAMBAUGH, the present incumbent. CHARLES LIVINGSTON The People's candidate for Public Administrator is too well known to all our readers to need a word of commendation at our hands. The office for which he is running costs much more than it comes to, but it nevertheless needs an honest man in the position, for none can tell the day when a considerable estate may come into his hands for an administration. Mr. LIVINGSTON's reputation is above reproach, and if there is a man in the County who is the proper person to take care of and have the custody of the property of deceased strangers, he is that man. Though one of the earliest settlers in the county, he has ever kept aloof from politics, and now for the first time he consented that his name might be used for any office in the County. INDEPENDENT. - We notice quite a disposition on the part of gentlemen to run for office on their own hook this fall. So far as we have learned, the following independent candidates are in the field: For County Clerk, Robert GREER of Woodside; for Tax Collector, John G. MOORE of Woodside; and W. __ SHREEVE, of Redwood City. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Shaving, Hair-Cutting and Shampooing Saloon Wm. Miller has recently opened a shaving, hair cutting and shampooing saloon in Bridge street, Redwood City, opposite Chas. Livingston's store. Hair Dressing in all its various modes performed to the entire satisfaction of patrons. H.S. Scofield, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and Notary Public, Redwood City, San Mateo County. Office - Corner Third and A streets. J. Johnston Justice of the Peace, and Notary Public, Residence, near Spanishtown - Second Township, San Mateo County CHARLES N. FOX Counsellor At Law, Court House Redwood City JAMES M'CABE 101 Merchant Street, San Francisco Messrs, McCabe & Fox will practice together whenever desired, and arrangements may be made with either for the retaining of both. A.S. Easton Surveyor and Civil Engineer County Surveyor of San Mateo County Persons wanting surveys can leave their orders with B.G. Lathrop, County Clerk, Redwood City TEETH! TEETH! Extracting Without Pain ! Dr. W.H. Irwin, Dentist, Third Street, near Howard, (opposite Estill's Mansion) San Francisco. All branches of Dentistry performed in the neatest possible manner L. Brunner Watchmaker and Jeweler Importer of Watches and Jewelry Wholesale and Retail No. 161 Clay Street, San Francisco To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, August 10, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 19 NOTARIAL - The Governor has appointed John JOHNSTON, Esq., our able Justice of the Peace at Spanishtown, a Notary Public. This is an appointment well worthy to be made. REPUCLICAN CONVENTION - Curtis BAIRD, Esq., was appointed Chairman, and D.W. HELMES, Secretary, Stephen TILTON, B.J. WHITTIER and Joshua LEAVITT, were proposed as candidates for assembly, and on the second ballot Mr. TILTON received the nomination. It was resolved not to nominate for local offices. Messrs. B.F. FOX, A.F. GREEN and Rufus MURPHY were appointed delegates to the Senatorial Convention and Charles LIVINGSTON named as the first choice of the convention for Senator. WILLIAM A. CLARK The business and location of the People's Candidate for Tax Collector has perhaps given him a more extended personal acquaintance than many of the candidates on the ticket, and wherever he is known his personal popularity is unbounded. This popularity is well deserved. He is a young man of unblemished reputation and of good business habits. Not only is his reputation good wherever known in California, but it also good elsewhere. William A. CLARK has received high endorsements of character from his former neighbors in Illinois. SOLOMON SNYDER This is the name of the People's Nominee for Assessor. Our people have never appeared to fully realize the importance of this office. The validity of the entire assessment of the County - the legality of her taxes, and the ability to collect the whole or any portion of them, all depend upon the regularity of the acts of this one man. Mr. Snyder is not a politician, but a working man - not one of those whose trade it is to make officers, but one of that class who fill an official position, when by accident they are placed in one, with credit to themselves, and fidelity to their constituency. He has not sought this position, but the people have sought him for it. He has long been a resident of the Redwoods in this County, and has ever earned his bread by the sweat of his brow. Though the circle of his personal acquaintance is limited, his reputation is wide spread, and favorable. THEIR HOPE HAS FLED ..Let him look at the ticket. It is for District Attorney, D.J. MURPHY of San Francisco; Sheriff, J.D. HAVENS, of Redwood City; Treasurer, W.C. CROOK, of Redwood City; Collector, John AMES, of Redwood City; Assessor, J.J. HILL of Woodside, 3d Township; Surveyor, A.S. EASTON (People's candidate) of the Sand Hills; Public Administrator D.W. ALDRICH, of Redwood City; and Coroner, W.D. Church, an innocent gentleman on top of the mountain. They have some hopes of electing their Supervisor from the Second Township - J. P. AMES. The others don't stand a ghost of a chance. They are - First Township, James BYRNES, Third Township, W.C.R. SMITH. Patent Notice Notice is hereby given that on Monday the Nineteenth day of August 1861, at ten o'clock A. M. or as soon thereafter as Counsel can be heard, at the Court-room in Redwood City in the County of San Mateo, a Patent issued by the Government of the United States of American to MARIA CONCEPCION VALENCIA RODERIQUES for a portion of the Rancho known as the San Gregoria, which Rancho lies partly in the County of San Mateo and partly in the County of Santa Cruz, will be presented to the Hon. The District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District for its inspection and approval as a genuine instrument. B.G. Lathrop, Clerk Dated August 10, 1861 Patent Notice Notice is hereby given that on Monday the Nineteenth day of August 1861, at ten o'clock A. M. or as soon thereafter as Counsel can be heard, at the Court-room in Redwood City in the County of San Mateo, a Patent issued by the Government of the United States of American to SALVATOR CASTRO for a portion of the Rancho known as the San Gregoria, which Rancho lies partly in the County of San Mateo and partly in the County of Santa Cruz, will be presented to the Hon. The District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District for its inspection and approval as a genuine instrument. B.G. Lathrop, Clerk Dated August 10, 1861 Patent Notice All persons are hereby notified that the Patent issued by the Governor of the State of California for 198 24-100 acres of Marsh Land, in Township 5, South Range 3, West will be exhibited before the 12th District Court, in San Mateo County, at the Courthouse in Redwood City, on Monday, the 19th day of August, 1861, for the purpose of obtaining an order of said Court as to its being genuine document. WILLIAM HOLDER Redwood City, August 10th, 1861 Patent Notice All persons are hereby notified that the Patent issued by the Governor of the State of California for 229 acres of Marsh Land, in Township 5, South Range 3, West will be exhibited before the 12th District Court, in San Mateo County, at the Courthouse in Redwood City, on Monday, the 19th day of August, 1861, for the purpose of obtaining an order of said Court as to its being genuine document. W.C.R. SMITH Redwood City, August 10th, 1861 Declaration as Sole Trader Be it remembered that I, MARIAM W. RAND, wife of Joseph RAND, of the said County of San Mateo, desiring to avail myself of the Benefit of the Act of the Legislature of the said State, entitled "An Act to authorize married women to carry on and transact business in their own names, as sole traders," approved April 12th,1852 and of the several acts amendatory thereof, do herby make known publish and declare that I am a married woman the wife of Joseph Rand aforesaid that from and after this date, to wit: August 9th, 1861, I intend to carry on business in my own name and upon my own account as a Sole trader, said business to consists in keeping a hotel, raising stock and a general dairy business to be kept and carried on in the said County of San Mateo. And I further declare that the amount of capital invested by me in said business not exceed the sum of five thousand dollars. Witness my hand and seal, this Ninth day of August 1861. MARIAM W. RAND State of California, County of San Mateo I, B.G. LATHROP, County Recorder of the County of San Mateo do hereby certify that Mariam W. Rand, well known to me to be the person named in the foregoing declaration freely and voluntarily made published and declared signed said deed before me on the day and year thereon named. Witness my hand and official seal this 9th day of August 1861. B.G. LATHROP County Recorder ASSEMBLY. - The candidates for Assembly are now both before the people. The Republicans have placed in nomination, STEPHEN TILTON, one of the patriarchs of the party, and a man of whom, if elected, the county need not be ashamed. He is at present one of the Associate Justices of the Court of Sessions, and as such is probably known to most of our readers. We do not think that he would be an ardent worker in a political canvass, but in the Legislative Halls, his good practical sense, sound judgment and strict integrity of purpose, would be a guaranty that the interests of his constituency would not be neglected, not their wishes set at naught. A.T. SWART, the Democratic candidate we have noticed elsewhere. He is a much younger man, and will be more active in the canvass or at the capital, than the judge can be. Whether he is more worthy of confidence, we leave for the people themselves to judge. The nomination of A.T. SWART by the Democratic Convention on Tuesday last, is one of the strongest indications we have seen, that the power of the Highlanders is fading away. Although a Democrat, Mr. SWART has never been one of the Highland clan, but has been in open hostility to them. His name is one that will give character to any ticket, and it was placed at the head of this one to give character to the faction who nominated it. OUR COUNTY The County of San Mateo has hitherto been the most fortunate County in the State. She sprang into existence in the most trying times which California has ever seen - fraud and dripping corruption gathered around her cradle at the period of her birth; stuffed ballot boxes and forged election returns were brought into requisition to fill her offices with shoulder strikers, rowdies and gamblers, but thanks to a firm and fearless administration of justice, these vipers were driven from the doors of her offices, and a set of officials were place to watch over her infancy who well faithfully executed the high trust reposed in them. VERDICT IN THE BONNEY CASE. - The jury on July 27th, in the BONNEY case, at San Leandro, returned a verdict of guilt of murder in the first degree. The trial of BONNEY for the murder of HIRSCH has been one of the most remarkable in the annals of crime in the United States. Had it not been for the indefatigable exertions, industry and fixedness of purpose of Dr. BURKE, Chief of Police of San Francisco, and officers LEES, JOHNSON, BOVEE, CHAPPELLE, and others of the police force, the mystery of this foul murder would never have been discovered. The cause of justice owes much to their efforts, although the locale of the deed was in an adjoining county. The attorneys for the defence adopted a peculiar line of denunciation to shake the belief of the jury in the testimony of the police, and did not avail themselves of every technical chance to invalidate their statements, but it seems unavailingly. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE ! The undersigned offers for sale lots Nos. 5 and 8 Block 2, Range B in Redwood City, together with all the improvements thereon, consisting of TWO FRAME DWELLINGS, stable and barn, etc. The Dwellings are substantially built, and well furnished throughout. The Cottage is one the neatest and most comfortable residences in Redwood City. This property is in every respect the most desirable now for sale in the town. Apply to: WM. GODFREY August 3d, 1861, Redwood City To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, August 3, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 18 S.L. STONE. - We call attention to the card of our neighbor, S.L. STONE, in another column. His stock is a complete on in his line of trade, and his fruits are brought fresh, by everyday's stage. FLAGS. - We notice that our advertising patron, D. NORCROSS, in addition to his usually large stock of goods, is abundantly supplied with elegant National flags - an article much in demand at this time. DENTISTRY. - Our readers should not forget the card of Dr. IRWIN, when they visit the city with an ugly tooth - or with a deficiency of teeth. The stages pass his door every day. BURNS JOHN That back-handed cognomen belongs to our candidate for County Treasurer. Mr. JOHN is but little known, except in his own immediate neighborhood, but wherever he is known, he is respected by all parties as a high-minded, honorable man. He is one of the best qualified men, for any official position, in the county, and if elected, it will be found that for this office at least the People's Committee have made a most excellent selection. The public funds will be in safe hands, and the books of the Treasury Department will be found at all times as neat and accurate as a systematic banker's. He never has been before the people, and for this reason will probably not come in for his full proportion of abuse, but he is none the worse for that. We look upon him as one of the strongest men on the ticket, and expect to see him elected. He will reside at the county seat, and be always present to do the duties of his office. STATE NEWS A man named KENNEDY went into the Golden Gate tunnel on Saturday last, says the Virginia City Enterprise, and fell into a shaft sixty feel deep at the end of the tunnel, breaking his back in the fall. He remained in the shaft for several hours, and must have suffered the most intense pain, as he stated, when taken out, that he drew his knife several times, with the intention of cutting his throat, but each time refrained, as he thought he heard assistance coming. He expired on Sunday after much suffering. The Stockton Republican of Sunday last says: During the six days ending yesterday, no less than eighteen persons have been received at the Insane Asylum. By the politeness of the Secretary, Mr. ROBINSON, we have been furnished with a list of the counties from which the patients were committed; San Francisco 6, Sacramento 2, Santa Clara 2, Tuolumne 2; San Bernardino 1, Butte 1, Sonoma 1, San Luis Obispo 1, Sierra 1, Sutter 1. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, July 27, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 17 MARRIED In San Francisco, July 6th, by Rev. T. Starr KING, Mr. Samuel BEAN, of Redwood City, to Miss Celia W. HANKERSON, of Readfield, Maine. DIED Near Searsville, in this County, on Saturday, the 20th, from the effects of an accident, Mr. Jefferson HIGGINS, formerly from near Augusta, Maine. Aged about 31 years. In Redwood City, Thursday, July 25th, Mrs. Julia wife of Mr. Daniel FORD, aged 32 years. SINGULAR DREAM, AND REMARKABLE VERIFICATION OF IT. - On Saturday morning last, Jefferson HIGGINS, whose death is announced in another column, on getting up told his companions that he dreamed they had attempted to remove certain logs, describing them, and that in the attempt, he had been crushed and killed. These logs were two which the men had lying near together, and one above the other, on the side of the mountain, in the Redwoods, and they had all the arrangements made for their removal, on this fatal morning. Nothing daunted by the singular dream they went at it, but examined the position of the logs, and concluded that neither of them could roll so as to do any injury. About nine o'clock, having the "dogs" securely fastened to the upper log, and the team hitched on, HIGGINS mounted the lower log, and his companion started the cattle. The moment the log started, both commenced to roll, when poor HIGGINS attempted to spring from the lower one, over the upper one, but his own footing being so uncertain, he fell between them, and was instantly so crushed that he died about two o'clock the same day. This is a causality which has cast a gloom over all the loggers in our Redwoods, and is one of the most remarkable verifications of a dream, which ever came under our observation. Mr. HIGGINS was a man about thirty-one years of age, formerly from near Augusta, Maine - a sober industrious and careful man, one who has been more free from accidents than almost any other teamster in the woods. He was very highly respected by all who knew him, and his loss is deeply felt by the entire community. RIOT. - On Sunday last the quiet of our little town was disturbed by the breaking out of a regular whisky insurrection. Great noise and confusion, much loud swearing, an unlimited amount of torn linen, several swelled heads, bunged eyes, and bleeding noses, and four new boarders at the Cross-bar Hotel was the immediate result. The next morning Justice Turner issued his warrant against seven persons, charged with riot, Only the four in jail could then be found. They were brought up, tried and convicted, and on Tuesday Morning, His Honor pronounced judgment on them as follows: James McGOVERN $75, or thirty days in jail; John CARROL, $75, or thirty days; J.P. HOWLEY $50 or twenty days; John ALLEN $25 or ten days in jail. The fines were all promptly paid, and then the parties gravely inquired if they could not renew the fight, and employ the District Attorney to defend them. On being told that that could not be done, they swore they would leave this ------- town, as fast as possible -and they did it. SILAS H. BOWMAN This is the name of our candidate for Sheriff. He is an old resident of the county, having lived on the banks of the Purissima since before our county organization. He is an honest industrious and competent man - capable of filling with credit any position in the county - just such a man as the people would naturally seek for office - but one whom political wire pullers would avoid, because they could not use him, when they had elected him. Mr. BOWMAN did not seek this position, although he had been urged to it by a few personal friends for months past; and even at the time of his nomination it was very doubtful whether he would accept. But we can now confidently say that he accepts the nomination, since so respectable a body as the People's Committee have by giving it, virtually proclaimed that it is for the best interest of the county he should do so. The names of three other gentlemen were presented before the Committee for this position, either one of whom we could have cheerfully supported, and would have gladly assisted to elect. But they could not all be nominated, and it seems that after a full consultation among the Committee, unbiased by outside influence (for we know that none was brought to bear in his favor,) the mantle has fallen on Mr. BOWMAN, and we think all things considered, wisely so. It only remains now, for the unbought electors of the county to ratify that nomination at the ballot box, by an overwhelming majority. APPEALED. - John ROBINSON, who killed Gregoire AUBOMET, near Greenwood, El Dorado county, on the 4th of March, and was therefore found guilty of murder in the first degree, at the May term of the District Court, and sentenced to be hanged at noon on the last Friday in August, has appealed to the Supreme Court. HUNG HIMSELF. - John ELLIOTT who was sentenced to the Penitentiary for life, by the last Court of Josephine county, Oregon, hung himself in the county jail. FRUIT - We call the attention of our readers to the card of Graves, Williams & Buckley in another column. To our certain knowledge, by sending to them, by stage, fresh fruit can be obtained at about half the prices we pay here for that of doubtful age. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. - We would call the attention to our readers to the advertisement of the Grover and Baker Sewing Machine Company, which appears in another column. Persons desirous of purchasing would do well to give them a call and examine their stock. Also the advertisement of Dr. D. Percy & Co., 514 Dupont Street, between California and Pine, San Francisco. BERNARD PEYTON Attorney At Law Canada de Raymundo San Mateo County (Belmont Post Office) W.C.R. SMITH Wholesale Grocer First Street Redwood City Respectfully gives notice to the people of Redwood City and of San Mateo county, that he has on hand and is constantly receiving, the choicest stock of Groceries and Provisions, at Wholesale, at the very lowest market rates ! To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, July 20, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 16 MEETING OF SUPERVISORS. - The Board of Supervisors met on Monday, pursuant to adjournment. Present R.S. THORNTON, J.V. DILLER and J.P. AMES. The following bills were presented and allowed: William GODFREY $35; Edward RYAN, $20; Horace HOLTON $68; Charles H. STITNON, $93; John JOHNSTON $30.75; Heywood & Harmon $149.50; W.A. CLARK $31; Clark & WALTERMIRE $1.50; George HARRINGTON $62.91; Wm. T. GOUGH $100. THE COURTS. - The Court of Sessions and County Court, both resumed their sessions on Monday last, and closed the general business of the term on Tuesday evening. In the Court of Sessions the case of the People vs G.W. COLMEYRE was tried, the defendant convicted of assault, and fined one hundred dollars. In the fraudulent voting cases there were but five or six where arrests had been made, and these it was not contemplated to try at this term; for two reasons, first, the same witnesses are wanted for all the cases, and the District Attorney was desirous of having the parties all arrested, before he went into any further trials, so as to call the witnesses but once - second, it was tacitly understood by all parties, that this term was to be as short as possible, on account of the difficulties in getting witnesses and jurors from the harvest field. In the case of WHITMORE vs AVERY, a trail was had, with a verdict for Plaintiff. CASTOR vs FOX, the jury failed to agree - and the case was continued to August 17th. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE The People's Nominating Committee, convened at the Court Room, in Redwood City, on Saturday the 13th day of July 1861, at twelve o'clock M., full delegations being present. J.V. DILLER, Esq. President of the Committee, called the meeting to order. On motion, the Committee then proceeded to the nomination of a County ticket, in the order, and with the result following: Charles N. FOX was proposed and unanimously nominated by acclamation for the office of District Attorney. Benjamin G. LATHROP was proposed and unanimously nominated by acclamation for the office of county Clerk. Four different names were proposed for the office of Sheriff, and on the second ballot, Silas H. BOWMAN, of Purissima, was nominated by a majority of ten. On motion, the nomination was made unanimous. Three names were proposed for the office of Tax Collector, and on the second ballot William A. CLARK of the 17 Mile House received a majority of thirteen, and by vote was declared the unanimous nominee of the Committee. Three names were proposed for Assessor, and upon a vote being had, Solomon SNYDER of Woodside, receiving a majority of fourteen, was declared unanimously nominated. Three names were proposed for Treasurer, and upon the first ballot, Burns JOHN of Searsville receiving a majority of seven, was made the unanimous nominee for that office. Mr. JOHN'S name having been proposed and strongly urged for this position, he declined to act, and during the discussion and vote thereon, withdrew from the Committee. On the first ballot for Surveyor, Asa S. EASTON of the Sand Hills received a majority of twelve, and was unanimously nominated. Dr. S.S. STANBAUGH was then unanimously nominated for Coroner, and Charles LIVINGSTON for the office of Public Administrator. The Delegations from the several townships were then requested to make nominations for their respective township offices, which was done and reported to the committee as follows: First Township - for Supervisor: Robert S. THORNTON - Justice of the Peace, J.G. COOPER, and S.S. TILTON; Constables, James CASEY and David MARVIN. Second Township - Supervisor, George R. BORDEN, Justices of the Peace, John JOHNSTON and Leonard HILL; Constables J.W. THOMPSON * and William H. JONES. Third Township - Supervisors, George HARRINGTON; Justices of the Peace, John GREER, and J.W. TURNER; Constables, John MOORE, and Joseph S. KEITH. Charles LIVINGSTON was appointed Treasurer of the Committee, an assessment made upon the members and a fund raised sufficient to defray all expenses thus far incurred and then the meeting adjourned. *[Mr. THOMPSON declines to accept this office under any circumstances, and at his request, we omit his name from the ticket. - ED.] VALEDICTORY On retiring from the position which I have filed since April 9th, 1859, as conductor of this journal, I deem it my duty to express to the many warm friends . my sincere and earnest gratitude for the many favors I have received at their hands, and also for the kindly consideration which has been extended towards my humble efforts to furnish the people with an acceptable newspaper. WM. GODFREY TO THE PUBLIC Having purchased the entire interest and property in the San Mateo Gazette, it is but proper in assuming control of its columns, that we inform the community among whom we intend to live and continue its publication. D. DOWNER & CO. Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, will, on the 16th day of August next, apply to his Excellency, the Governor of California, for a Patent for the following described Land, to wit: Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 15 - 40 acres; also Lot No. 1 - 13 2-100 acres; Lot No 2 - 39 44-100 acres; Lot 3 - 12 25-100 acres; Lot No. 4 - 38 90-100 acres; Lot No. 5 14 6-100; all in Section 15; Township 6, South Range 5, west, Mount Diablo meridian Alexander BAILEY San Mateo County, July 15th 1861 To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, July 13, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 15 MARRIED At Searsville, July 7th, by Chester Parshall, J.P., W.F. STANBAUGH, to Miss T.J. KISTNER, all of Searsville, San Mateo County. FOR SALE. - The undersigned is about to engage in other business, and will sell the Printing Material, business, etc., of the San Mateo County Gazette Newspaper and Job Printing establishment. Term, one-half cash, the balance in six months. For particulars, apply to the undersigned, at Redwood City, or to Frank Eastman, Esq., Washington street, opposite the postoffice, San Francisco. The Gazette is now in its third year, and is one of the most prosperous country newspapers in California Apply to Wm. Godfrey Editor and Proprietor, San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City OMMISSION - In consequence of the press of other matter in our last issue, we omitted to chronicle several occurrences of the week. A terrible accident occurred at Woodside. The little daughter of Mr. J.O. Shaw, about eighteen months old, was burned to death. It appears she had made her way up stairs in the family dwelling, and while playing with friction matches, set fire to her clothes. Her mother, who was engaged in some domestic duties outside the door, hearing a noise as of something falling, looked in, when the horrible sight met her eye of the child with all of its clothing except a small portion around the waist, burned completely off, leaving the body blacked and almost roasted. It seems the child had in her struggles reached the head of the stairs, and had then fallen to the bottom, causing the noise which attracted Mrs. Shaw's attention. The little suffer lived but a few hours. The loss is a severe blow to the bereaved parents, who are much respected. The prettiest liberty-pole in this county was raised last week at San Mateo by that enterprising gentleman, Mr. H. Husing and his friends. A splendid flag-staff was also raised by Mr. A.T. Castor, at Belmont. Patriotism and its concomitant demonstrations are the order to the day. PLACED IN POSSESSION. - Wm. Rabe, Esq. U.S. Marshal, on Wednesday last, accompanied by Col. Curtis, his deputy, visited this place on his way to execute a writ from the U.S. District Court, placing S.M. Mezes, Esq. and others in possession of lands included within the boundaries of the Pulgas rancho, but which have been claimed as belonging to the rancho Canada de Reymundo. The title to these lands has been some time in dispute before the U.S. Courts, in the case known as S.M. Mezes et al., vs. John Greer et al. The decree was rendered a few weeks since in favor of plaintiffs. There were altogether about twenty-five parties holding under Mr. Greer, upon whom the writ was to have been served. All of them so far as we have heard received leases from Mr. Mezes, and obeyed the writ quietly. COURT OF SESSIONS. - This Court adjourned on the 3d, until Monday 15th. Up to the 3d the following business was transacted. People vs. Osmond Glover - Nol. Pros. Entered. People vs M.A. Caravahal arraigned. Three absent Grand Jurors were fined $25 each. ANOTHER MURDER. - We learn that a Mexican was shot by one of his countrymen, on Saturday last, in the Canada Raymundo, near the Randal farm, and died on Tuesday. The murderer escaped. The people in the vicinity seem to take the matter very quietly, some of them remarking to the Sheriff - when he went there on hearing of the affair - that it was of no consequence, as the neighborhood was well ride of two more Mexicans. This indifference to crime may be dearly repented of when some valuable life is take in consequence of it. THE LATE EARTHQUAKE IN ALAMEDA. - The Alameda Gazette remarks that the shocks of the recent earthquake were quite severe and disastrous in Amador Valley, Alameda county. The furniture of J.W. Dougherty was considerably damaged; the roof of his kitchen (a tile one) was thrown off, chimney thrown down, and several persons thrown violently to the ground, while others were made temporarily blind by the shock. The waters in the creeks in that vicinity were thrown from their beds upon the plain, and near Mr. Dougherty's house a large chasm was formed in the earth. The chimneys of the dwelling house of Joel Harlan, near by, were destroyed, and Mr. Harlan was thrown heavily against a wall, the side of his head and face being considerably bruised thereby. The prisoners confined in the jail at San Leandro were badly frightened. Romero says he was walking to and fro in his cell at the time, and was thrown down by the violence of the shock. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT MARYSVILLE. - A fire broke out on the 3d of July, at Marysville in Charles Cora's stable on the east side of C street, opposite the U.S. Hotel, and before it could be arrested, destroyed property to the value of $25,000 or $30,000. Besides the stable, and a dozen of horses in it, there were also consumed the store and stable of C.G. Bockins, John Turcolt's mechanic's restaurant, A.B. Spear's blacksmith's shop, and some Chinese wash-houses. TREED BY A GRIZZLY. - As two men Collins and Boyle, were on their way from Omega, Nevada county recently, to the lakes at the head of Kidd & Whartonby's South Yuba Ditch, a grizzly, which was lying across the road, rose and ran after them. They deserted their mules and took refuge in a tree. The bear followed to the foot of the tree, and watched them closely for an hour and a half. He then deserted them, and they came down and made tracks very fast for home. 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How do I resubscribe under another address [email protected] wrote: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, July 6, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 14 MARRIED In San Francisco, on Thursday, July 4th, by Rev. Dr. Scott, ROBERT B. BARR, of Redwood City, to Miss MARY JANE MOORE, of San Francisco. BIRTH In Redwood City, June 21st, 1861, the wife of W.C.R. Smith, of a daughter. REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY. - The Grand Jury, having investigated the various criminal charges presented to them, respectfully report that in no case has the evidence been of a character, in the judgment of the Jury, to warrant the finding of a true bill. Benj. F. Fox, Foreman THE EARTHQUAKE. - The shock on Wednesday was the most violent we have ever known in this country. The ball on the top of the new flag-staff on Main street vibrated about three feet. The Grand Jury and the Court of Sessions were convened in the court-house at the time of the shock, which was so great that it shook into the street with the exception of two, all the occupants of the building. Hard shock, that. SMOTHERED TO DEATH. - Two men, Hillhouse and Jones were smothered to death in a tunnel at North San Juan, on Saturday. They entered the tunnel shortly after a blast, and inhaling the smoke caused asphyxia and death. NOTICE TO LIEN-HOLDERS State of California - In the County Court of the County of San Mateo. Charles Hanson, plaintiff vs. James Morrison, Dennis Martin and J.V. Diller, defendants. Charles Hanson having this day filed in this Court a petition to foreclose a lien held or claimed by him under the "Act for securing the liens of mechanics and others" passed April 19th, 1856, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, upon the premises known and described as "Lots Number Four and Five, in Block 1, Range B, in the town of Mezesville or Redwood City, according to the official plat thereof - Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all persons holding or claiming liens upon said premises under the provisions of said Act, to be and appear before the said Court, in open court, at the July term thereof, at the court-room in Redwood City, in said county, on Saturday, the twentieth day of July 1861, at 10 o'clock A.M., then and there to exhibit proof of their respective liens, or in default thereof the said liens will be declared waived and discharged. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Redwood City, this 27th day of June 1861. B.G. LATHROP, Clerk C.N. Fox, Att'y for Petitioner ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ San Francisco Advertisements New Carpets, Oil cloths, etc., Three-Ply Carpets, Ingrain Carpets, Super Tapestry Ing. Carpets, Velvet and Brussels Carpets. By Wm. M. Hixon 162 Clay street, above Montgomery, San Francisco CORNELIUS RILEY 314 & 316 Clay Street, Between Front and Battery street, San Francisco The Choicest Brandies "Sazerac" and "Godard," the finest in the State Champagen, all Brands Wines, Foreign and Native of all kinds, Bitters, Oldner's Eye Opener Boonekamp, Pale Orange Whisky, Gin, Ale & Porter JANSON, BOND & Co., Importers and Jobbers of Dry Goods, Blankets, Clothing, Straw Goods, Hosiery, Yankee Notions, etc. Corner of Clay and Battery streets Where we are now opening the largest and best assorted spring stock ever imported in San Francisco consisting of every article in our line, and altogether too numerous to mention. F.X. KAST Agent of A. Sieberlich Boot & Shoe Manufacturer, Of Philadelphia, Warehouse, 214 California st., (Below Battery.) SAN FRANCISCO Constantly on Hand, a large assorted stock of Gentlemen's, Ladies, Misses and Children's Wear, of superior quality; also French calf Boot Legs and Fronts. F.X. KAST Sole Agent for California Spectacles! Gold, Silver and Steel Spectacles, and Achromatic Opera Glasses Just received by LAWRENCE & HOUSEWORTH Options, Wholesale and Retail Dealers No. 637 Clay street, San Francisco L. Brunner Watchmaker and Jeweler Importer of Watches and Jewelry No. 161 Clay Street, San Francisco Books & Stationery Ink, Pens, Pass and Memorandum Books, Pencils, and an endless variety in the Stationery and Book Business, kept constantly on hand and sold at the lowest prices, by Kenny & Alexander 606 and 608 Montgomery street (Sherman's Building), San Francisco BOWEN & BROTHER, Corner of Montgomery and California street, San Francisco Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Choice Family Groceries, Ranch Supplies, etc., etc. BUTTER and EGGS received in exchange for Groceries, AT CASH PRICES Particular attention is called to our stock of superior GREEN and BLACK TEAS. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, July 6, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 14 MARRIED In San Francisco, on Thursday, July 4th, by Rev. Dr. Scott, ROBERT B. BARR, of Redwood City, to Miss MARY JANE MOORE, of San Francisco. BIRTH In Redwood City, June 21st, 1861, the wife of W.C.R. Smith, of a daughter. REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY. - The Grand Jury, having investigated the various criminal charges presented to them, respectfully report that in no case has the evidence been of a character, in the judgment of the Jury, to warrant the finding of a true bill. Benj. F. Fox, Foreman THE EARTHQUAKE. - The shock on Wednesday was the most violent we have ever known in this country. The ball on the top of the new flag-staff on Main street vibrated about three feet. The Grand Jury and the Court of Sessions were convened in the court-house at the time of the shock, which was so great that it shook into the street with the exception of two, all the occupants of the building. Hard shock, that. SMOTHERED TO DEATH. - Two men, Hillhouse and Jones were smothered to death in a tunnel at North San Juan, on Saturday. They entered the tunnel shortly after a blast, and inhaling the smoke caused asphyxia and death. NOTICE TO LIEN-HOLDERS State of California - In the County Court of the County of San Mateo. Charles Hanson, plaintiff vs. James Morrison, Dennis Martin and J.V. Diller, defendants. Charles Hanson having this day filed in this Court a petition to foreclose a lien held or claimed by him under the "Act for securing the liens of mechanics and others" passed April 19th, 1856, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, upon the premises known and described as "Lots Number Four and Five, in Block 1, Range B, in the town of Mezesville or Redwood City, according to the official plat thereof - Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all persons holding or claiming liens upon said premises under the provisions of said Act, to be and appear before the said Court, in open court, at the July term thereof, at the court-room in Redwood City, in said county, on Saturday, the twentieth day of July 1861, at 10 o'clock A.M., then and there to exhibit proof of their respective liens, or in default thereof the said liens will be declared waived and discharged. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Redwood City, this 27th day of June 1861. B.G. LATHROP, Clerk C.N. Fox, Att'y for Petitioner ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ San Francisco Advertisements New Carpets, Oil cloths, etc., Three-Ply Carpets, Ingrain Carpets, Super Tapestry Ing. Carpets, Velvet and Brussels Carpets. By Wm. M. Hixon 162 Clay street, above Montgomery, San Francisco CORNELIUS RILEY 314 & 316 Clay Street, Between Front and Battery street, San Francisco The Choicest Brandies "Sazerac" and "Godard," the finest in the State Champagen, all Brands Wines, Foreign and Native of all kinds, Bitters, Oldner's Eye Opener Boonekamp, Pale Orange Whisky, Gin, Ale & Porter JANSON, BOND & Co., Importers and Jobbers of Dry Goods, Blankets, Clothing, Straw Goods, Hosiery, Yankee Notions, etc. Corner of Clay and Battery streets Where we are now opening the largest and best assorted spring stock ever imported in San Francisco consisting of every article in our line, and altogether too numerous to mention. F.X. KAST Agent of A. Sieberlich Boot & Shoe Manufacturer, Of Philadelphia, Warehouse, 214 California st., (Below Battery.) SAN FRANCISCO Constantly on Hand, a large assorted stock of Gentlemen's, Ladies, Misses and Children's Wear, of superior quality; also French calf Boot Legs and Fronts. F.X. KAST Sole Agent for California Spectacles! Gold, Silver and Steel Spectacles, and Achromatic Opera Glasses Just received by LAWRENCE & HOUSEWORTH Options, Wholesale and Retail Dealers No. 637 Clay street, San Francisco L. Brunner Watchmaker and Jeweler Importer of Watches and Jewelry No. 161 Clay Street, San Francisco Books & Stationery Ink, Pens, Pass and Memorandum Books, Pencils, and an endless variety in the Stationery and Book Business, kept constantly on hand and sold at the lowest prices, by Kenny & Alexander 606 and 608 Montgomery street (Sherman's Building), San Francisco BOWEN & BROTHER, Corner of Montgomery and California street, San Francisco Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Choice Family Groceries, Ranch Supplies, etc., etc. BUTTER and EGGS received in exchange for Groceries, AT CASH PRICES Particular attention is called to our stock of superior GREEN and BLACK TEAS. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BURROUGHS, STYIR, PARKER, MILLER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sanmateo/2680.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry about that! :) I don't know for sure who her spouse was, when they married, etc., and I don't have any info on the children at all. I was told by a relative that there was supposedly 2 children. She was born Lydia Jane Burroughs 03 Oct 1903 in Dorchester, Allamakee County, Iowa. Her first marriage was to Henry August Styir 18 May 1920 in Allamakee County, Iowa. They had 5 children together. He died in 1930. >From here, it gets confusing. She gave birth to a child 08 Nov 1932 in Lansing, Allamakee County, Iowa. No father is listed on the birth record. She was married for a time to a Parker, (possibly Charles Parker) but I've been unable to confirm when and where she was living at that time. They were still married as of her father's death in 1951. Finally, she was mamrried to a Miller (possibly Charles Miller) sometime after 1951. That's all the info. I have on her. Hoping someone can help me figure out this mysterious lady! Thanks!!! :) ~Errin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sanmateo/2680.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Errin wrote, "Name: MILLER , LYDIA JANE ... 3 Oct 1903 ... IOWA ... Death Date: 24 Nov 1990 SAN MATEO Mother's Maiden Name: REEDER Father's Surname: BURROUGHS Any info. you can find on this mystery lady would be greatly appreciated!!! I keep hitting a brick wall in every direction with her! " Errin, your post doesn't indicate what you already know about her. Do you already know WHO her spouse was or her children's names? You ask for info on her spouse & children, but it isn't clear whether you know anything about them and want more information, or whether you have no information about them. Do you already have census data for her?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MILLER, REEDER, BURROUGHS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sanmateo/2680/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on Lydia Jane Miller. Would like to find her obituary and where she is buried, as well as info. on her spouse and children. I found her death record at ancestry.com. Name: MILLER , LYDIA JANE Social Security #: 485108989 Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 3 Oct 1903 Birthplace: IOWA Death Date: 24 Nov 1990 Death Place: SAN MATEO Mother's Maiden Name: REEDER Father's Surname: BURROUGHS Any info. you can find on this mystery lady would be greatly appreciated!!! I keep hitting a brick wall in every direction with her! Thanks so much! ~Errin

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 29, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 13 MARRIED In San Francisco, on the 25th inst., by Rev. J.H. Warren, D.W. ALDRICH, of Redwood City, to BELLA H. POLLOCK, of Philadelphia. PERSONAL. - We welcome back to his old home among our people, Maj. D.W. Connelly, who has been absent for the past eight months, upon a trip to Europe. The Major's many warm friends will joining with us in hoping that his residence may henceforth be permanent in the county. SALE OF LAND. - A survey was made last week of a tract of land near Crystal Spring, lately sold by Col. Haraszthy to Mr. Sherwood, of the firm of Barrett & Sherwood, jewelers, San Francisco. The tract consists of sixty acres of that beautiful wooded land, thickly covered with groves of trees, situated near the commencement of the new road from Crystal Spring to Halfmoon Bay. The price paid was sixty dollars per acre. DIVISION OF THE HOWARD TRACT. - Dr. Poett, who is owner, as we are informed, of one-third of the farm known as the Howard property, has applied to the Probate Court of San Francisco for a partition of the land. After separation, it is his intention to divide his portion into farms of suitable size for farmers of moderate means. This will not only prove profitable to the Doctor, who displays his sagacity in thus disposing of his land, but it will afford opportunities for poor mean, heretofore unobtainable, and the result, will be so plainly beneficial to the neighborhood where they settle that many holding large tracts will soon be led to follow the example and divide them into small farms. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE. - A fire occurred at Cottonwood, Siskiyou county, on Thursday last, which destroyed property to the amount of from $20,000 to $40,000. The principle losers were Mr. Davis, saloon keeper; H. Aaron, merchant; the Union Hotel, and A. Heserick, merchant. SCHOOL FUND APPORTIONMENT. - From the published list of the semi-annual apportionment of the State School Fund, we extract the following: San Mateo, No. 1, 79 children; Purissima, 200; Redwood City, 282; North San Mateo, 63 - 624 children, at 56 cents each, $349.44. FROM THE COLORADO. - Mr. Bennett, who arrived last week at Los Angeles from the Colorado, reports the discovery of mineral districts near Salinas, or the Salt Fork of the Gila. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 22, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 12 County Court and Court of Sessions - The July term of these Courts will commence week after next. The following are lists of the names of grand and trial jurors drawn for the term: Grand Jurors. - W.J. Bunn, H.B. Kennison, Benj. F. Fox Sr., Geo. Andrews, J.N. Brown, W.W. Hull, Robt. Greer, C. Huffaker, C. Clark, J.W. Bell, G.K. Avery, John Elliott, H. Hamilton, J.E. Butler, J.P. Beck, S.H. Bowman. Trial Jurors - Robt. Patten; H.C. Bidwell; L.Allen Key; W.C. Ryder; T.B. Higgins; Geo. Lopez; Thos. Moylan; J.H. Richardson; Geo. W. Moore; Jno. Lynch; W.P. Morrison; John Purcell; M.H. Colby; W. Maxfield; John Regan; J.R. Wilson; A.S. Langley; Wm. Durham; N.C. Lane; D. McLellan; Edw. Ring; S.L. Knight; C. Bolinger, I.G. Knowles, F. Quail, J.P. King. SUPERVISORS' MEETING. - The Board of Supervisors convened Monday last. Present, a full Board. The following bills were examined and allowed: M.B. Angle, $66; Bidwell & McCabe $37; San Francisco Hospital $185; J.S. Keith $38; J.G. Moore $40; Geo. Wentworth $64; J.V. Diller $118.12; A.S. Easton $118.50. MEETING OF THE PEOPLE'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE Pursuant to call, the persons selected as a People's Nominating Committee for San Mateo county, convened at the Court-room in Redwood City on Tuesday, June 18th, when J.V. Diller was chosen President and Burns John Secretary. The names of the Committee being called, the following gentleman responded: A.I. Easton and A.W. Rice of the First Township, Hugh Hamilton, Burns John, John Pursell and W. Buzzell, of Second Township, Joshua Leavitt, J.V. Diller, C. Livingston, A. Dexter, R.W. Tallant, J.O. Shaw, Geo. Harrington, R.O. Tripp, and J.P. Edinger, of the Third Township. ACCIDENT. - Mr. Robert Bar, driver of the Overland stage plying between Redwood City and San Francisco, met with a severe injury on Tuesday evening last, by a fall from the stage, while at Belmont. He is recovering. JUDGES OF WASHINGTON TERRITORY. - The Judges of Washington Territory are: C.C. Hewitt, Chief Justice; James E. Wyche and E.H. Oliphant, Associate Justices. Sheriff's Sale By Virtue of an execution issued out of the District Court of the 12th Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the City and County of San Francisco, in the suit of R. DE ZALDO vs. JOHN GREER, by which I am commanded to make the sum of twenty-three hundred and eighty-eight dollars and twenty-five cents. ($2388.25) with interest from the date of the judgment May 26th, 1857, at the rate of ten per cent per annum, and accruing costs at the date of the judgment, amounting to $25.50. I have levied on the following property to wit: That tract of land or Rancho known as the Rancho Canada de Raymundo, situate, lying and being in the County of San Mateo, State of California, bounded and described as follows: bordering to the west on the Sierra Morena; to the east on the "Rancho de las Pulgas,: to the south on the rancho of Maximo Martinez, and the north on the Great Lagoon; containing 12,545 acres and 1-100th of an acre. For a more definite description of said rancho, reference is hereby made to book called Record of Patents, page 27, and following - records of San Mateo county. Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, the 13th of July A.D. 1861, at 2 o'clock, P.M. I will sell all the right, title and interest of the above-named defendant in and to said tract of land, at Public Auction, in front of the court-house doors of San Mateo county, at Redwood City, to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said execution and all costs. SILAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo county By John Ames, Under Sheriff Dated, Redwood City, June 20th, 1861 Sheriff's Sale By Virtue of an execution issued out of the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the City and County of San Francisco, in the suit of Peter Donahue against Wm. P. Morrison, by which I am commanded to make the sum of three thousand nine hundred dollars, ($3900) and one hundred and thirty-four dollars and twenty-five cents ($134.25) costs at the date of the judgment, and all accruing costs, I have levied on the following property, to wit: The mill known as the Bear Gulch Mill, situated on the Mountain Home Ranch, in the County of San Mateo, together with all the singular the tenements, heriditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is hereby given that on Friday the 21st day of June A.D. 1861, at 2 o'clock P.M. in front of the Court-house doors of San Mateo County at Redwood City, I will sell the above described property at Public Auction for cash in hand to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said Execution and all costs. SILAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo County By John Ames, Under Sheriff Dated, Redwood City, May 30th, 1861 The above sale is hereby postponed until Friday, June 28, 1861, by order of plaintiff's attorney. SILAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo County By John Ames, Under Sherriff. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ REDWOODS STEAM FLOUR MILLS ! One mile north of Searsville, San Mateo County The Undersigned, having leased the Mill and premises known as Martin's Old Grist Mill, near Searsville, would respectfully inform the citizens of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, that the Mill has been improved and remodeled throughout. The Proprietors will commence operations and be prepared to receive grain for milling, the 20th inst. The strictest attention will be paid to the business of the Mill. All descriptions of Milling, from the finest quality of flour to the coarsest chopped grain for horse and cattle-feed, will always be found on hand, for sale. A first-class Miller is employed, and the mill will also be superintended by the Proprietors. J.P. BECK T. BULLEN June 11, 1860 To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 15, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 11 STATE ITEMS Horace Smith to bail on the 10th inst., at Auburn by E.H. Vandecar, Judge of the Court of Sessions, in the sum of $40,000. On Thursday morning last, A. Messec, and Joseph McKinney got into a difficulty at the mouth of Canon Creek, Trinity county, growing out of a game of cards. Messec hurled a rock at the head of McKinney, producing instant death. The Columbia Courier, in speaking of Showalter, who recently killed Charles W. Piercy in a duel says: “This notorious individual was around at the primary meeting of the Anti-Coercion party in Sonora, on the 6th inst. He seemed as unconcerned as if he had done against the laws, and was well received by the friends of secession. LAKE COUNTY. – The new county of Lake has been organized by the election of a full set of officers. The county seat is located at Lakeport, now called Forbestown. FIRE IN COLUMBIA. – The dry goods store of Isaac Levy, in Columbia, caught fire on the morning of the 6th inst., and nearly all the contents were either burnt or damaged before it was extinguished. It is supposed to be the work of an incendiary. Loss estimated at $10,000. Summons State of California – In the Justices Court, Third Township, in and for the County of San Mateo. The People of the State of California, send greeting to GEORGE MILLER: You are hereby summoned to appear before me, at my office, in the Third Township in the County of San Mateo, on the twenty-ninth day of July, A.D. 1861, at one o’clock P.M., to answer unto the complaint of CATHERINE UNDERWOOD, who brings this action to recover of you the sum of fifty-seven dollars and twenty-five cents, claimed to be due on a Promissory Note dated the 28th day of March A.D. 1860, and payable to Mrs. C. Underwood on the first day of August 1860, at two per cent, per month interest; when judgment will be taken against you for the said amount, together with costs and damages, if you fail to appear and answer. Given under my hand, this 8th day of June, A.D. 1861 J.W. TURNER Justice of the Peace of said Township Summons State of California – In the Justices Court, Third Township, in and for the County of San Mateo. The people of the State of California, send greeting to JOHN RADER. You are hereby summoned to appear before me, at my office in the 3d Township at Searsville in the County of San Mateo on the 29th day of June A.D. 1861 at 2 P.M. o’clock, to answer unto the complaint of William Lisherness in an action to recover the sum of one hundred and ten dollars upon a note dated January 16th A.D. 1861 and payable to William Lisherness with interest at 1 ½ per cent a month, when judgment will be taken against you for the amount, together with costs and damages, if you fail to appear and answer. Given under my hand, this 31st day of May A.D. 1861. C.PARSHALL Justice of the Peace in and for said Township Sheriff’s Sale. By virtue of an order of sale issued out of the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the County of San Mateo, under a Judgment of Foreclosure of Mortgage, to me duly directed and delivered wherein Thomas Day is plaintiff and J.P. and J. Ames are defendants, by which I am commanded to make the sum of thirty-seven hundred and seventy-two dollars ($3772) and costs of suit; amounting to $38,25, together with 2 ½ per cent interest from the date of said Judgment, and all accruing coasts, I have levied on the following described property, to wit: A certain lot of land situated in the Second Township of the County of San Mateo, now, or at the time of the commencement of said action, in possession of the party of the first part named in said mortgage, that is to say, in possession of said defendant, J.P. Ames, consisting of a possessory claim of one hundred and sixty acres of land, about forty of which is under fence, together with all the improvements thereon, house, stables and out-houses of all description. Notice is hereby given, that on Wednesday, the 10th day of July, A.D. 1861, at two o’clock, P.M. in front of the Court House doors of San Mateo County, at Redwood City, I will sell all the right, title and interest of said defendants or either of them, in and to said above described parcel of land at Public Auction for cash in hand to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said judgment and all costs. SILAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo County By John Ames, Under Sheriff Dated, Redwood City, June 15th, 1861 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Hancock’s Livery Stable Main Street, Redwood City E. Hancock respectfully invites the attention of the public to the fact that having purchased the large and commodious Livery Stable near the corner of Main and Bridge streets, lately owned by Heller & Co., he will hereafter give his personal attention to the business with the view of rendering the best satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage. Saddle and Carriage Horses, To hire, and for sale. Buggies and Carriages To hire, with, or without Horses Horses Fed And kept at Livery, by the day, week or month, at low prices To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, June 8, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 10 FOR SALE. The undersigned having engaged in other business to which after the 1st of July he will devote his attention, will sell the business, Printing Material, etc., of the San Mateo County Gazette Newspaper and Job Printing establishment. Terms, one-half cash, the balance in six months. For particulars, apply to the undersigned, at Redwood City, or to Frank Eastman, Esq., Washington street, opposite the post-office, San Francisco. Wm. Godfrey Editor and Proprietor San Mateo County Gazette Also for sale, the Printing Material of the late San Mateo Courier, conditioned upon its permanent removal. Price $300 cash Wm. Godfrey, Redwood City IMPROVEMENTS AT BELMONT. - We observe that Mr. Maxwell, proprietor of the hotel at Belmont has enlarged and much improved his establishment by an addition to the front portion of the building. New buildings are also being erected in the neighborhood of the flourishing town. Mr. Fonda, of San Francisco, has much improved the appearance of his property, adjoining the place, by careful tillage, and tasteful pruning of the trees and shrubbery thereupon. The bells mont from which the town derives its name, is a lovely elevation, and its groves of evergreen oaks and fragrant shrubbery are an attraction to many visitors. The view of the Bay and the surrounding country from this point is not excelled. The mount itself is a most prominent landmark the whole length of the peninsula. Sheriff's Sale By Virtue of an execution issued out of the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the City and County of San Francisco, in the suit of Peter Donahue against Wm. P. Morrison, by which I am commanded to make the sum of three thousand nine hundred dollars, ($3900) and one hundred and thirty-four dollars and twenty-five cents ($134.25) costs at the date of the judgment, and all accruing costs, I have levied on the following property, to wit: The mill known as the Bear Gulch Mill, situated on the Mountain Home Ranch, in the County of San Mateo, together with all the singular the tenements, heriditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is hereby given that on Friday the 21st day of June A.D. 1861, at 2 o'clock P.M. in front of the Court-house doors of San Mateo County at Redwood City, I will sell the above described property at Public Auction for cash in hand to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said Execution and all costs. SILVAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo County By John Ames, Under Sheriff Dated, Redwood City, May 30th, 1861 EXECUTION. - On the 4th, in San Francisco, Clarkson, colored, was hung for the murder of Caroline F. Park, a servant of Mr. F.A. Woodworth. The murder was caused by jealousy. STATE NEWS The body of Wm. Meek, of the house of Dupuy, Foulkes & Co., noticed by us a few weeks since as having been missing since 7th May, was found on Sunday last, near Martinez. He is supposed to have died in a fit. Ex Senator Gwin arrived on the 3d on the Golden Age. The San Francisco Daily Times has changed hands, and will hereafter be published by an association. It is edited by F.F. Fargo, late editor of the Alameda (Illegible) Gen. McDougal started for the east on the steamer Orizaba, Saturday last. GRIZZLIES IN THE MOUNTAINS. - Mr. P. McMahon informs us that a number of cattle have lately been destroyed by grizzly bears in the vicinity of his place, on the mountains, near Halfmoon Bay. The fellows would afford fine sport for the amateur hunters from San Francisco, who infest the fields in this county, in quest of game. MAIL CONTRACTOR AND MAIL AGENT KILLED BY APACHES. - A private letter, received in San Francisco from Mr. W.B. Hooper, written at Fort Yuma, under date of the 26th ult., says; Lloyd and Kerr arrived to-day, and reported that Mr. Giddings, the mail contractor, while on his way from El Paso to Tucson, was killed by the Apaches, near Stein's Peak' together with Mr. McNeese, the Overland Mail agent. TOBACCO CULTURE. - The Stockton Republican says: W. McPridgeon and J. Frape have commenced the culture of tobacco, on the San Joaquin rive, about eight miles from this city. They have several thousand plants of the Havana, Connecticut and Virginia varieties, and will thoroughly test the practicability of cultivating it in this locality the coming season. DROWNED IN FEATHER RIVER. - A corpse lately found in the Feather river, has been identified from the description given as the body of an Englishman named Charles Townsend, a miner, and resident of Carpenter's Flat. It is believed he was not murdered and thrown in the river as was supposed at the time, but that he committed suicide. The wounds found on his head were caused by his accidentally falling into a shaft a few days before he was missed. - Butte Record THE HIGHLAND COUNTRY. - All who pass through San Mateo County, along the highway traveled by the stages, and many too who do much business among our people, are of the opinion that all the arable land adapted to farming and gardening purposes, lied before them in the valley, and that only so far as their vision extends is the land worth the having. This is a very natural error. From the high road mentioned, the view to the westward is bounded by the mountains, and but few are accustomed to look upon high land as being susceptible of cultivation, and it is generally regarded as but fit for grazing cattle - in fact, an unproductive if not a waste country. So we thought until lately, having an opportunity to pass through a portion of it, which we found to be covered by some of as good farms as were to be seen in the valleys. Here exists as peculiarity in our soil and climate. High upon the ridges of the mountains, where one would expect to see nothing but a bleak waste, unwatered and untellable, stretch out, far as the eye can see, innumerable fields of luxuriant, waving grain and verdant meadows, with running streams and here and there a lake, hundreds of feet above the vallies skirting the Bay to the east and the ocean on the west. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ BLACKSMITH And Wagon-Makers' Shop, San Mateo C.H. Remington proprietor of this establishment, takes pleasure in informing his friends and the public, that having added a Wagon-Making and Repairing department to his Blacksmith-Shop, he is now prepared to do that description of work in connection with Blacksmithing. --> Ploughs sharpened and all work guaranteed, both as to material and workmanship. San Mateo, May 25, 1861 Dressed Lumber, Flooring, etc. Charles Hansen will supply dressed lumber of every description and in large or small quantities, at less than San Francisco prices. Apply at Hanson's Wharf, Redwood City. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>