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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-01

" Ii 'iia' Vic Yea dflnkef Will outllve the Other
many years.
Let none pause in the pursuit of good: le,
none pause IN the work of reparation; thew who
are IN life to-day may be in death tomorrow
lhere is no repentance in the grave; no pray.
er or praise in the silent tomb.
Things chiseled in soft stone wear ont east.
~ and may be replaced by others; that which
IS graved upon gem lasts until the gem is de-
stroyed.
Sorrow teaches the heart, it teaches how TO
soothe; and in consolng others the kind and
gentle forget that they too have wounds which
require healing.
SOLITARY thought corrodes the mind, if it be
not blended with social activity-and social
ACTIVITY produces restless CRAVING for excite
ment' II 1t be not blended with solitary thouoht
Many man lives burden to the earth. but
good book IS the precious life of master
spirit. embalmed and treasured up on purpose
to a life beyond life. - r. Pc
Riches are acquired with pain, kent With
care, and lost with grief The care Of riches
lies heavier upon good man than the moon
yenlence Of an honest poverty.
A lady, on separating from her husband
changed her religion, being determined sbe
sad to avoid his company in this world and
the next -A anu
Conversation may be compared to harm
with seven chords; philosophy, art, poetry.
politics, love, scandal and the weather
a thief being caught robbine hank whom
asked what he was doing, ansYered-sonirl
,aking notes.
Woman and religion, the two best ar worst
hmgs n the world, according as they are IN
lerstood and felt, used or abused. =
What tune IS most admired BY young gen
Tenant Why, fortune, to Be sure.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Election Notice.

To the Voters Of Amedor County.
take this method Of informing you that am an
dependent Candidate for the Office Of COUNTY
JERK Of Amador county, at The ensuing annual
cton. do not believe 10 the principle Of men
ting together IN convention and saying who the
pie mus. vote for aud who not; but believe in
doctrine that every man has right to vote for
o he pleases--I therefore respectfully solicit
pr votes irrespective ofparly or party influences.
GEO. MUNCKTON.
folcano June rs, 1883.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Public Auction.

DY virtue Of power Of attorney to me given by
ID Levi Darling, will expose at public sale, on
the premises, Saturday, the 3lst day OF July,
1858, at 10 o'clock, A. ~ all the right, title and n-
terest of Jno. II. Miller Il, ia tc ghe following de-
scrbed property situate in the town Of Vocano,in in
the county Of Amador and State Of California, to-
wit:
FIRST-A certain Lot Of Ground with house
thereon, on Main street, in said town Of Volcano,
bounded on the north by other property of said
John H. Miller, and on the south by Lot Of J. Levy.
said lot containing In front on Main street afore-
said seventeen feet ten inches, more or less, and
extending back to Soldiers Gulch
SECOND-That certain Lot Of Ground with the
buildings and improvements thereon; also, situate
on Main street aforesaid in front thereon, thirteen
feet more or less, and running back to Soldiers
Gulch. being bounded on the north by property Of
Abrams & Co.. sand on the south by the property
above described together with all and singular the
hereditaments and appurtenances therennto be
longing.
The above sale will take place under and by
virtue of power contained in certain mortgage
bearing date the 26th day of December, A. D. 1856.
executed and delivered by the said Miller to said
Darling. j. H. McFADDEN.
Volcano, July 6, 1850.
jy 10 3e-3w
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
SUMMONS.
iy 10

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
Amador County,
Justices Court, township No. 8, before Justice
George Munckton.
The People Of the State Of California to JANE S
ID. BRESELTO.Naad w. r. Nc p.aY. Greet
ing:
VOU are hereby summoned 10 appear before the
l. undersigned, at his Office, in Volcano, In
township Nc. g. on the LIST day of July, A D. 1858,
at 10 clock, A. NJ, to answer unto the complaint
Of A. klauber and r. Mandlebaum who sue TO re-
cover the sum Of sl6s l6, with the interest due
on q promissory note executed by YOU dated
April 23d. 1857 in the name Of J. D. Breselton and
Co., when judgment will be taken against you for
the above amount, With costs and damages, If you
fail to appear and answer.
To the Sheriff or any Constable Of said county:
Make due service and return hereof
GEO. MUNCKTON,
Justice of the Peace.
Given under my hand this 2lst day Of June,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Summons.
STATE OF CALIFoEIA,
Amador Comfy o.

STATE OF CALFogIA,
Amador County,
Justices Court, Township No 7, before II. Kever,
The People Of the State Of California 70 WILL
IAN .h-fRTLN, Greeting:
V0U are hereby summoned to appear before the
L undersigned at bis Office, In Upper Rancheria,
In Township No. Z, on the 9Th day OF July, A. D.
1858, at 10 O'Clock, A. ", TO answer unto the com
plant OF Mrs. Batter, f. E. Barney and j. A. Rob
bins who sue TO recover the sum of sl56 rs, bal
anee due them from you account and note for
boarding. water rent and clothing since February.
1858, when judgment will be taken against you for
the above amount, with costs and damages, If you
fail 10 appear and answer.
To the Sheriff or any Constable Of said county;
make due service and return hereof.
Given under my hand, this 9TH day Of July 1858.
II. KEYER, j. 2.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

II appearing TO my satisfaction that a cause Of
action exists In favor Of the above named plain
tits and against the above named .s.seGkIant aud
that said defendant cannot be i0up - ordered
that service Of summons be made by publication.
three successive weeks IN the "Amador Weekly
Ledger" q newspaper published in the town OF
Jackson, in said county Of Amador. and that said
defendant be required to answer to said summons
on or before the "a day Of August 1858, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ.
Given under my hand, this 9th day of July, 1868.
II. KEVER, j. T.
jy 10 35-3w
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
jackson saloon,
MIN STREET., JACKSON, O.

MAIN STREET, JaCKSO.N1 GIL
n ARTIN STECKLER respectfully invites his
lNIfriends and the puclic generally to drop in at
his Fine New Saloon, above, where the very best
Of Plain and Fancy Drinks are dispensed, at the
low price of ONE BIT. Nothing but the pur-
est Liquors are kept in this establishment, and the
mixing is executed in the most scientific manner.
N. B. Free Luch every day at Ii o'clock, A. ~,
and in the evening.
june 26 36-3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
SheriG7s sale.

DY virtue Of an execution to me directed and de-
ID livered, issued on the Ist day Of June, A. d.
1883 out Of Hen. District Court in and for Amador
county and State of California on a judgment
rendered therein on the llth day Of March, A. D.
1853, in favor of jas Barnes ngaiust the Keystone
Mining Company, for the sum Of Fourteen Hun
dred and Twenty-one Dollars and twenty-four cents
with interest from the 18th day of October 1857
at the rate Of per cent per month, together with
Forytwo dollars and forty cents costs Of suit aud
accruing costs have levied upon and seized, and
viii expose to public sale, at the door Of the
court house, in the county Of Amador on Sat-
urday, tise Hetfa day Of guiy, A. I'D.
RS5Ss at Il o'clock A. NJ, ali the right, title in
terest and claim Of the Keystone Mining Company
of, in and to that certain property known as the
Keystone Mining Company's property, situate, ly-
ing aud being at Amador City, State and county
aforesaid, and consisting Of steam quartz mill of
20 stamps, and water quartz mill Of twelve
stamps, and all the machinery attached thereto:
Also, the Keystone Quartz Lead, being 1900 feet
in length, including all the dips and angles Of the
same, steam engine and boiler at the shaft with
railroads. rights and privileges and appurtenances
thereunto belonging Also the Keystone Boarding
House: Also, that certain tract of land upon which
all Of said buildings and improvements are erect
ed together with all and singular the teuements
hereditaments aud appnrtenanees thereunto belong
ing.
w. J. PAUGH, Sheriff.
By A. B. AsnREws, Under Sheriff.
Dated June 10, 1853.
june 10 35-4w
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Summons.
July l, 1858.
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s7ti

STATE OF CALFoagA, -
Amador county,
Justices Court, Township No. s. before Justice
George MuHckton.
The People Of the State Of California to J8AfES
D. BRESELTo.Vand w. T. .heV.gY, Greet
ing:
V0U are hereby summoned to appear before the
l undersigned, ct bis Office, in Volcano, in town
ship No. 3, the lst day Of July A. D. 1858, at 2
o'clock, p. NJ, to answer nnto the complaint Of A.
klauber and F. Manflebaum, doing business under
the firm and name Of A. KlaHber & Co.. who sue
TO recover Sl45 98 balance due them from you
for goods and merchandise sold aud delivered to
you between September l4th, 1857, and April 9th.
1853, when judgment win be taken against you for
the above amount, with costs and damages, II you
fail TO appear and answer.
To the Sheriff or any Constable of said county:
make due service and return hereof
GEO. MUNCKTON,
Justice Of the Peace
Given under my hand, this 2lst day Of June,
1858.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
LATEST FROM FRASER.
THE HUMBuo MORE Apparent.

The Cortes arrived from Victoria on Thurs.
day, bringing upwards of two hundred pas
seugers
The hnmbug is more apparent than ever
nobody has seen more than few ounces OF
dust.
Ten thousand miners waiting at Victoria,
and much destitutiou
The river higher than ever and still rising.
Kerrison, who wrote many of the accounts
that caused the excitement is reported prob.
ably hung by the exasperated people.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
The People ofthe State of California.

SEsND GREETING TO
). :. Mannon. 9. II. Weiherbee, Chas Smith. r. NJ.
Randall, 3. r. Peudleton, g W. Waitt, James
Barnes, W A. Story, j. r. Gants and A. Hay
ward,
VoU are hereby required to appear in an action
Il brought against you by the above named
plaintiff IN the District Court of the Fifth Judicial
District, in and for the county Of Amador, and to
answer Tue complaint filed therein, tacopy Of which
accompanies this summons,l within ten days, Tex
elusive OF the day Of service after the service on
yon OF this summons--if served within this coun-
tyi u served out Of ;his county. bat within this
Judicial District. within twenty davs: or II served
out OF said District then within forty days--or
Judgement by default viii be taken against YOU
The said action Is brought to obtain Indictment
against said defendant Mannon for the sum OF eight
thousand dollars with interest thereon at the rate
OF three per cent. per month from the 29lh day of
June a. D. 1857, upon certain note of last Eamed
date, executed by said defendant Mannon to nlain-
tihi-piaintin also prays for a decree Of foreclo-
sure OF certain mortgage executed by said de-
fendant Mannon to plaintiff, dated June 29th. 1857
and given TO secure the payment Of the above
mentioned note for sale OF the mortgaged premises
described as an undivided one half Of tne capi-
tai stock Of the Keystone Quartz Mining Com
pany, consisting Of quartz mine, one twenty pes
tie steam quartz mill, and also a twelve pestle
water quartz mill all situated on the east side
OF French Gulch, In the village Of Amador eoun-
~ and State aforesaid for application OF pro.
ceeds OF sale to payment of plaintiff q demand;
that defendant Mannon, and all the other defend
ants and all persons claiming title under said Man
non be barred Of the equity Of redemption Of said
mortgage premises, for costs OF suit and for such
other and further relief as to the Court may seem
just aud equitable Plaintiff also prays that he
may have execution for the residue Of his debt if
upon the sale Of mortgaged premises enough is not
realized to pay the same.
By order OF Hon n. W. Gordon, County Judge
And If you fail to appear and answer the said com
plant as above required, the plaintiff will apply
to the said Court for the relief in his aid com
plant demanded.
Given under my hand and seal Of the Dis
trictC0urt Of the 5th Judicial District this
lL.S.l 9th day of July. in the year of Our Lord
one thousand eight hundred aud fiftyeight
II. s. HATCH, Clerk
BY NJ. SHEPARD. Deputy Clerk.
jy 10 3S-ICw
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Quartz Lode for sale.

rTrHE undersigned offers for sale 1000 feet Of the
continuation Of the Lone Star Quartz Lode,
at great bargain. This vein has been thoroughly
prospecied, and has proved very rich, and as | am
not able TO put machenry on 1t, will sell II cheap.
There Is attached TO the claim water priyalege
sufficient to run from ten TO twenty stamps
JOHN CARLOS, near West Point
6feb l5-tf
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

'DIrORS LEDGER: - Please announce my
name as an Independent Candidate before the
rtz Mills Of Amador and Calayeras counties,
the responsible Office Of fEngineer in said Quartz
lls. and believe me, will perform my duty as
Engineer to the best of my ability. and for the
Vesi salory can get. Persons wishing an Eugi
s will please address the undersigned at jack
G. b. UNDERWOOD.
q 10 l9-tf
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

SPAULDING & BARLOW respectfully inform
- the public that they prepared at their mill,
ore mile from Clinton on the Pine Grove road, 10
urnffh Ans aae-titg ~ ses-a# cks~-a -s,,--'
to any manufactured In the State, at the shortest
notiae ALSO, Block Rifles Tor fumes aud
sluices sawed TO any thickness required These
rifle blocks viii be furnished at prices much lower
than can be procured elsewhere.
va A constant supply Of our Shingles viii be
kept on hand by d. l.. Williamson at the Union
Livery Stable, jackson, put up in convenient pack
ages OF two hundred fifty.
June 26 3f-9m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
RE sTAUR MT,
.NOKELLLMgNE HILL.

u On fsIs LsFIsF = IFILIN
4 WOULD respectfully inform my friends and cit
l. izens generally of Amador county that have
lately purchased the old stand known as the "Peo-
pies Restaurant on Centre street, to which / have
added many improvements, and am now able 10
accommodate those who will favor ine with a call
on very reasonable terms
The Table will always be furnished with
the best the market Affords THE BAR with good
Liquors and Cigars while The BED ROOMS havc
been entirely refitted and furnished with new bed
ding.
The house will as usual be kept open DAY AND
NIGHT, which Is the most convenient for the com
munity; and ia conclusion would say that will
spare neither pains or expense to serve and ac-
commodate ia the best manner those who may IA
vor the house with their custom
NJ RAPHAEL.
june 10 S5-3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Iusfice al lIla Haence.

Ao the Voters OF Township No. I.--After one
p trial find that the oalce Of Justice Of the
sles pays well, and think | can make 1t pay
I Der the coming year,--therefore most respect
~ solicit your yotesat the coming election
G. &. SMITH.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
SI,eriH,s Sale.

DY virtue OF an execution TO me directed and
Ddelivered, issued on the Gath day OF June, A. n.
1858. out Of the District Court for Anador county
and State Of California, on Judgment rendered
therein ON the 23d day Of June, A. D. 1853, In IA
vor Of John Gliig and against the Union Qurtz
Mining Company for The sum Of ten thousand nine
hundred and forty-four dollars aud sixiy-seven
cents, with interest on the same from the Esd day
OF June, 1858 at the rate OF 2s per cent. per
mouth: .dLSO for the sum of eleven thousand
and hfy-one dollars and 33 cents. with interest at
per cent. per month from the 23d day OF june
1853: Also. for the sum of one thousand aud
sixtyseven dollars ard twenty five cents with in
terest at 10 per cent per annum together with one
hundred and twelve dollars and 45 cents costs and
aceruing costs, | have levied upon and seized and
will expose to public sale at the door Of the court
house, In the town Of Jackson, county Of Amador,
On Saturday, 18th day of July, A. D. 1853,
at III o'clock A. NJ oil the right title interest and
claim Of the Union Qaartz Mining Company Of in
and to the following described property stuate "
ing and being In the county Of Amador and State
Of California, and known as the Union Quartz
Property, consisting OF quartz mill Of stamps,
situated on the north bank Of eutter Creek. about
one mile west of the town OF Suttar Greek. with
all the machinery and fixtures attached to and be-
longing to said mill; also the ditch fume, dam and
water power and privilege belonging to said mill:
also, boarding house situate adjacent to said
MILL quartz mill Of ! stamps situate on the
uoEtu DhAh u NUiu Cletk IhDuk one QuaTltT OF Il
mile west Of said town Of Satter Creek, with the
ditch, fnme. dam. water power aud privileges be-
longing to said mill; also boarding house and
blacksmith shop. barn and out-bouses situate adj
jacent TO said mill; also quartz lode commencing
at the northern terminus of a claim formerly own
Ell by James Kitchens. running thence in north
erly direction ESQ feet more less to the lode Of
the Eureka Quartz Mining Company's lode known
as the Wiley claim; also quartz lode eommenc-
ing at the shaft or engine house known as The
Union Company's shaft. running thence in a south
erly direction about 600 feet to q certain oak tree
said tree being the boundary line between the Eu
reka quartz lode and the Unioa Company's lode
and commencing at the shaft aforesaid. running
thence 10 northerly direction about 1900 e. more
or less to pine tree, said tree being the dividing
line between the Eureka and Union Company's
lodes; also one engine, boiler, pumps and all the
machinery belonging thereto situate on said lode,
and one engine house; also that certain tract or
parcel Of Land upon which said buildings and i'm
provements are erected, contaipng two hundred
aud sixteen acres Of land with Pco's tite,) more
or less
w. J. PAUGII, Sheriff,
By A. B. Andrews, Under sheril.
Dated June &C. 1855.
june 26 36-4w
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Livery and Feed Stable,

Fireproof Brick Building, Main Street, jackson.
FT'HE undersigned respectfully announces TO his
keeps for their accommodation none but
FIRST CLASS SADDLE HORSES
for Ladies and Gentlemen. and hopes to receive
share Of the public patronage in this line.
~ Horses fed or bearded by the day, week or
month, on the most reasonable terms FIRST quail.
ty Of Hay and Barley constantly on hand.
Remember at the fre-proof brick stable, Main
street. Jackson.
ID. L. WILLIAMSON.
apr 24-6m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
PAsTURAGE FOR STOCK AT
THE NJ. x. RANCH.

+ HAVE first rate pastarage for two hundred
lhead ofStock, with good fences, and win guaran-
tee the safe return Of oil stock entrusted to my
charge
Terms reasonable. Application to be made at
the New York Ranch, on the Volcano road, five
miles above jackson.
C. Y. HAMMOND.
june Is 35.3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Assessor.

10 The Foiers Of Amador County.
AXE this rne.hod Of informing you that am
Independent Candidate for the Office of
r8.y Assessor at the ensuing annual election,
eet to no party or clique, bu. to the win and
fdlct Of the people.
JACK P. COOLIDGE
oueduct City. July 10, 1855
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

advertisement, it will be seen that the
Df Pratt Il Garland, saw-niill proprie.
ut " Pratt's ranch, has been Dissolved.
r. continues the business.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Notice.

The undersigned, wishing TO retire from busi-
ness. now offers the old stand Of Mccarthy Il Dris-
coll, situated on Stony Point, Volcano, for sale
The house has good run Of custom, and any one
wishing to engage in the Grocery and Provision
business will find this good opportunity.
F MCCARTHY
ty 10 3e-4w
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

IMooRArs. turn out to the Primary Elec-
this evening. 1t is by the masses of
,arty taking an interest in these elections
good nominations are made and harmony
tanned.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
SncrIff.

announce the name Of W. HUFFAKER as
|lIdate for sherif, subject to the decision Of the
iocra.,s Cs,aty Convention.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
| IMADOR LEDGER.
CANDIDATES.

I Announcements under this head, TO continue
IN NE meeting Of The County Convention. will
made for s5--invariably In advance. This rule
II not be departed from.l
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
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NOTICE

Is hereby given that the above sale is postponed
until Saturday, the cath day Of July, 1853 at 2
o'clock, p. NJ. WI. PAUGH, Sheriff
Jackson July o, 1858. 3s-ts.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Dissolution.

NTOTICE Is hereby given that the co-partnership
N heretofore existing between Samuel Hanford
and VIM I. Wildman doing business as merchants
IN the town OF Sutter Greek, under the name and
style Of Hauford s. Wildman is this day dissolved
by mutual consent
SAMUEL HANF0RD,
VIM. r WILDMAN.
Sutter Creek, May sth, 1853
jy 10 Ss-4w
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
county Clerk.

Announce A. n. BALLARD, Of Volcano, as a
iidate for County Clerk, subject to the decision
Aha pamnnrntie Conventlon.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
II. Gunn,
Saddle and Harness Maker, Main
Street jackson.
July l, 1883
iy 5

ca THE undersigned takes pleasure in an
#kA nouncing to the public Of jackson and
4 sicinity. that he has fitted up bis shop in
the best style and furnished it with an extensive
assortment Of everything usually kept or manuiac-
tured in similar establishments The following ar
ticles, in part represent his stock which he will
ever keep on hand for the accommodation Of the
public:
well selected stock Of California, American
and English saddles, harness, brides, martingales,
spurs, nets whips bits, combs, brushes, leather
halters collars, trunks, belts holsters; DC, &c.
He would respectfully ask. those wishing to pur-
chase any Of the articles kept or manufactured in
his shop to give him call before purchasing else
where, as his prices are lower than any other es-
tahlishment in the county,
California saddles made to order. Repairing
promptly attended TO. ED. GUM,
Proprietor.
feb l3 ll3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
sheriff.

4 Annoance the name of J. r. JOHNSON as
,aidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision Of the
,nocrstlc County Convention.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

UNsEAwoRHY.-0n the sth Of July the
unseawor.hy hulk called the Commodore,
led with i've hundred miners, from Ssn
aneisco e. Frazer river On the l4th she
aged to get back to San Francisco in a
S eopition. She was heavily freight
reight had to be thrown over
b of the baggage Of passengers
anne fate, and it seemed miracle
ssengers themselves did not find a
se. The vessel had encountered q
'as unable to breast It. After the
IAN Francisco the passengers came
aanging the owner Of the vessel,
quiet when he refunded their pas
Y. Most of the vessels that have
N for Fraser have been miserable
floating coffins-aud it is great
at one-half OF them have not been
e murderer who kills one man is not
the murderer at heart who sends
red men to sea IN vessel that lie
be unsafe and Liable to founder in
, gale that may spring up
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

SENATOR Gwin, OF Califoria, challenged
Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, for words
spoken 10 debate The affair was settled
amieably.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
County Treasures.

Announce the name of D. II. GoFF, OF Fiddle
/ n. as candidate for the oaice Of County Treas
er. subject to the decision Of the Democratic
unty Convention.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

9 will explain to our friend Observer "
bis letter does not appear He viii
itished--of that we are confident.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
State Of California, !
Amador County. (

To j D. Breselton and w. T. Mcvay: You are
hereby notified to appear and answer to the above
summons on the 10th day Of July, A. D. 1858. at
10 o'clock A. NJ. at the place therein mentioned.
or judgment will be taken against you for the
amount therein demanded, with damages aud costs.
GEO. MUNCKTON.
Justice Of the Peace.
July l, 1853.
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Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Every Article

r Usually kept in Grocery and Provision Stores
u can be found at my establishment, and that Of
the best quality. [may II C. STECKLER.