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Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Water Works--Hose Company.

The enterprise now being vigorously pros
ecuted by Messrs George & Harris is wor-
thy Of especial notice and commendation. In
short time they will be ready to supply the
town with an abundance Of pure, cold, aud
heath-prescrving water 1t will be pumped
by steam power from the exhaustess spring
beneath the pile of rocks on which Masonic
Hall is situated, and deposited in a capacious
reservoir on top This reservoir viii be at an
elevation that will command the entire town.
and from it the water viii be distributed
through iron pipes that are now being put
down in our streets.
The advantage of this enterprise as a pub
lie benefit could scarcely be oyer-estimated.
No town or city in the state will have as good
and certain supply of pure and fresh spring
aeater Every man can have it in his house.
store, Office or workshop 1t viii be "a con-
venience that we feel certain cannot fail Of
proper appreciation.
Apropos to the above il would be well for
our citizens to organize Hose company with
out delay. The Water Works Of Messrs.
George & Harris viii furnish an abundant
supply for fire purposes and in view of the
wants of our citizens in this respect, they
have procured number ofLfre hydrants, that
will be attached TO the main pipes in different
perts of the town. The pressure from their
reservoir will carry water over the top Of
nearly every house in town Thus it viii be
seen that good Hose Company in Volcano
viii be fully as efficient and even more efficient
than the best Fire Engine in the cities below.
Let some of our enterprising young men
meet together at once, and form the company
BY writing to Sacramento and San Francis
co, it will be an easy matter to ascertain the
cost of apparatus. No great sum will be re-
quired The company should be organized
and ready for service as soon as the water
works shall have been completed. Who viii
be the moverY
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

STAGE LINE--The line from Volcano to
I'll Dorado, Mud Springs) via, Indian Dig
gings, Brownsville, FaiTplay and Diamond
Springs, has been re-estabIished by Messrs.
Davis and Barnard. This is a great CON
ycnience to the travelling community be-
tween the points named and we understand
that the present proprietors are determined
to make regular and punctual trips.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

nss~The first expression Of almost every
man who visits Volcano is that the place is
well named" The basin in which it is loca-
ted is surrounded by high hills-the basin
itself beng dotted here and there with min
iature mountains of rock, piled up in such
confusion that the idea Of huge crater and
volcanic eruption is at once suggested. The
blackened appearance of the rock goes to con
firm the suggestion, and the beholder finds
no difficulty imagining himself standing in the
mouth of an immense volcano that aoas. (He
has no doubt that he stands in the streets Of
a good big Volcano that Isl Notwithstand-
ing the rocky character thus given of the To-
eality, Volcano is surrounded with romantic
scenery; and in the course of time when our
streets shall have been Strengthened, and
some other improvements made, there win be
no handsomer town in the mountains of Cali
fornia. By-the-way, we can gaze with deal
OF satisfaction upon confused heaps of rock
when we know that every speck Of dirt
around and beneath them is rich with gold.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Wrifien for the ledger.
A Statistical Sketch Of Volcano.

"a GtatlsLCtt OktbNu VI tSA~ohS'
Among the many fourishing towns and
villages which within the last six years, have
sprung up as If by magic in the mining re-
gions Of California there are few, if any,
more worthy of notice than that Of the town
Of Volcano. Its locality is on the banks OF
Sutter Greek, and on the northwestern mar
gin Of an irregular fat or basin, nearly of an
elliptical form, and in extent varying from
about half mile to q mile in diameter. This
basin is formed by chain Of high and precip-
itous mountains, by which it is completely
surrounded, and which are all overgrown with
forest trees-pine, oak and cedar-of i'm
mense size, the whole forming one Of the most
romantic landscape scenes to be met with
anywhere.
The town-proper, is composed of three
principal streets-Main street, which runs
nearly north and south Consolation street,
and Jackson Main street is long and Of re
spectacle width, and can be made handsome
street, and boasts some as extensive trading
houses, and as handsome and substantial fire.
proof buildings as any inland town in Cali
fornia
The commercial advantages of Volcano
are very great, standing as it does in the cen
tire of one of the richest and most extensive
mining regions in the State, and with excel
lent roads direct to Stockton and Sacramento,
as well as to the various mining camps in the
vicinity, it cannot fail to command an extern
sive cash trade, so long as the industrious
miner is able to obtain competent rcmuncr-
alton for his toll and enterprise.
In the fall of 1850, Volcano us mining
camp, had barely got her name This was
suggested by the evidences of volcanic action
which were exhibited here in the immense
ledges of granite rock which lie tilted up in
enormous piles all over the adjacent foot hills.
particularly those on the northern side.
There was then but little appearance of
town or village over and above few rough
shanties, and some canvass tents scattered
here and there, with but little promise of
permanent settlement But its prospects and
progress were upward and onward. Many
toilng miner has made his pile in its vicinity,
and many one on the very site on which
part of the town now stands.
With the increase of population, enter
prise and commerce also increased, until now,
when for the number and respectability of its
the enterprise and energy of its
merchants, the extensiveneSs its trade and
commerce, together with the richness and ,lu-
rability Of its mineral resources, it may be
justly ranked among the first class mining
towns in the State
BY a careful enumeration Of the houses
comprehended within what may by recent
survey, be reckoned the town Of Volcano !;
the number is somewhere about 242, includ-
ing some few dwelling houses in progress of
erection. Not few Of these dwellings,, are
built with view to permanance, elegance and
comfort that would compare faYorably with
the private mansions which ornament the
suburbs Of our seaboard cities.
Mopr A N-oN
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

HousEs.-Never, during our residence in
California, have we known such a demand
for houses as exists in Volcano, at the pres
ent time. Turn where you viii, and you will
encounter some one in search of dwelling
or business house. An old friend of ours,
from Sacramento spent two days in fruitless
search for a house, in which to locate his fam
lily until he could build Come gentlemen
carpenters and Others, this will not do, where
there is so much good lumber lying idle at
our saw-mills.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

ssT-On Thursday evening next. gran
Introductory Ball is to be given at the Moun
tain Spring Ranch, one mile from this place
by Mr.. ?. c. Gayety We learn that al
the necessary arrangements have been made
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
PROsPECTER.

ssS~We neglected to notice last week tha
Mr. Lobdell had commenced running stag
between this place and Jackson-leavir
Volcano every morning and returning in th.
evening. This is an accommodation that or
citizens have long felt the need OF.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

t<Sr INDIAN DiGerNGs. - Won't II. w
E---n, furnish US with an occasional le t.
ter from this growing mining camp. Come
we know you can do it, so roll up your sle
and 20 at it.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

Bas- A great Indian war is progressing in
Oregon. The Indians commenced by the
wholesale murder of twenty-five white fam-
lies Three thousand well armed Indians
are in the field, while two thousand whites
have been mustered to oppose them. We
may expect to hear Of bloody battle.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

GRANITE BumDTSGs-There are granite
buildings, thoroughly fre-proof, in Volcano,
that would astonish Sacramento or San
Francisco builder Indeed, they are unques-
tionably the most substantial buildings to be
found in California
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

V Rss~A teamster few days ago took on
load at Sacramento for Grass Valley, near
Nevada. But instead of going there, he
brought his load to Little Grass Valley, two
miles from this place, and did not discover
his mistake until be arrived here.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

UPPER RANcHERlA.-This place is situated
at a distance of four miles from Volcano
We learn on good authority that the mining
region in that vicinity is exceedingly rich, and
that the prospects for the winter are decided
" lattering. 1t will be an important point
as soon as the rains commence.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

LIVELY The RIGHT WAY-There is no
town in California that to-day presents
liyeler appearance than Volcano. From
morning till night the streets are crowded
with busy throng all intent on the pursuit
OF some legitimate ayocation, while the miners
Notwithstanding the scarcity of water) are
delving into the earth in every direction
The busy throng, and the big pay" obtain
ed by the miners forcibly reminds one of carly
times in California, but there is nothing to
call to the recollection the immortality of that
day-no gambling, no street rows " no making
night hideous with brawls and bach
analian dissipation. All is peace and quiet
ness, even to see drunken man on the street
is a rare occurrence.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

beE- AT a Regular Meeting of Paradise Tenn
pie of Honor, No. 23, held on Wednesday,
Oct. 3lst, 1855, the following officers for the
ensuing term were duly elected:
w t, A. Gibson, w. c. Il; John Philips.
W T. T.; ]. S. d, Jewett w. r.; j. w.
Denahar, W. F. r.; Lewis Dening, W. r.;
J. II. Miller, w. IT,; John r. Vanmeter,
W D. o.; VIM. Jones, w. g.; Robt. Stew
art, w. S.; Geo. johnson, d. G. W. C. r.
of this district.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

Dar l.. 4 A. Seligman, young gentlemen
oil exquisite taste, handsome and courte-
ous'--4lIoHntain Democrat, (Piacsrviae.)
Lip and Abe handsome? That will do
junior Suppose You send those handsome
young men over here; we are certain they
could do well, particularly Abe.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

AouEoucr CHY--As at all other points
in this vicinity, the miners Of Aqueduct City
are anxiously waiting for water We know
that there are as many Of as rich claims there,
as can be found in the State, and only rain is
needed to insure prosperity in this delightful
location
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
NIL DESPER.

pD- Since the fight of Santa Anna from
Mexico, it has been question who was the
proper party to receive the three millions due
on the Gadsden purchase. Santa Anna had
assigned it to individuals Our government
has decided to pay it to the existing govern
ment of Mexico.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

sDrWhat has become of the contempIa-
ted project for tunneling the bill at the head
Of the canon, for the purpose of draining
the fiat on which our town Is located.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

ray Hemetrically Sealed Fruits Family
supplies for 7, A. Springer, Compliments
Of -
On returning from dinner Thursday, we
found the above note on our table, and ac-
companying it several cans of delicious pre-
served fruits. Vino sent them we do not
know, but of one thing We are certain, on
the shelves of Messrs Kelley & Symonds may
be found articles of the very same kind. in
abundance
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
MORE ANON.

psS- Messrs. Page & Cameron, with their
accustomed promptness and politeness, have
kept us supplied with Sacramento and Bay
papers. Thursday evening, they also loaded
our table with Atlantic and European jour
mails, which arrived by the last steamer. At
their establishment, our readers can procure
almost any paper that they may see fit to en-
quire for.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

MlSiNe.-We have no mining news of i'm
portance to chrol lie this week. Several
companies who arr at work immediately in
the vicinity OF tow are doing a first rate
business.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

STRANeERs.-0ur town is full Of strangers
at this time, and still they come. Both lines
Of stages running on the Sacramento road
arrive daily loaded to their utmost capacity.
Never since the first location Of this camp
has Volcano attracted so much attention as
at the present time. The prospect Of soon
having bountiful supply of water for mining
purposes has induced hundreds Of miners to
leave other localities and take no their abode
among us; and this has caused many traders
and mechanics TO follow We say come on
there is still room for many, more with
fair prospect Of doing well The mining
ground in this region has been proven to be
good, but has never been extensively worked
for want Of water Look out boys there
good time coming sure
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
NIr. l.. u. Fisher

Is our authorized agent in San Francisco, for
procuring advertisements, and transacting other
business.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

MIIIrARy.-A number of young men in
Volcano are talking about organizing mill
tary company--infantry, we believe. The
material for an excellent company is here.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

ba~We learn that Hook & Ladder Com
pany No !, will turn out to-day in full dress
for parade.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

Is cur authorized agent at Fiddletown, for pro-
curing subscriptions advertising and Job Work.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
Gardiner a. Kirk
IEr. Henry =. Byanr

Are our authorized Agents in Sacramento, for
procuring advertisements, DC.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

CoID.---During the week we have had
very cold nights, and pretty heavy frosts.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03

Local ISTEREsrs.-As intimated in the
first number Of the Ledger it is our intention
to devote especial attention to the local in
terests Of Volcano, and vicinity, in particular,
and Amador county at large, in general AS
much space as can be filled with local matter
Of character calculated to advance home
interests, will be so appropriated and we
feel certain that this course viii meet with
universal approval We are not here to pub
lish paper for San Francisco Or Sacralnen-
to, or for the northern or southern portions
of the State, but for Volcano and vicinity
VIII those who desire the advancement Of
local interests lend the enterprise helping
hand, and furnish us with such items of in
terest occurring in our community as fall
under the head Of this articleg
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-03
VOLCANO,

SATURDAY MORNING, NOV. 3. 1855,
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EXTRA GENEssEE FLOUR.
PHOTOGRAPHS.

MO one should think Of getting likeness Of
l y themselves or friends until they have examine
ed those CRYSTAL0TYPE & AMBROTlPPES
taken by j. l.. a. III. M. LOWELL.
The Crystalotype is first taken upon Glass ana
is then transferred to paper in unlimited numbers,
as from a copper plate. By this process we are
enabled with the DaguerreotyPe instrument to
produce on paper, views of Landscapes, Residences,
copy Daguerreotypes, and take Portraits from life
with the unerring hand of nature, rivaling in
beauty the finest Eugrayings.
The Ambrotype, very beautiful picture, is Ia
ken upon Glass and finished in such way that
they are unaffected by acids, and can lay in water
for months without injury, being perfectly air tight
as we'll as water proof,
Both of the above are truly wonder of the
Actnographo art.
We still take all the various styles Of the ordina-
ry Daguerreotype and we aatter ourselves that
they are not inferior to any produced in city or
country.
" This is the only COMPLETE Actinographic
Establishment in Vermont.
Orders from abroad promptly attended to.
j. l.. x IL. NJ. LOWELL.
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"Buy," responded Mr.. Burton, these we're
not bought, we raised them !"
"What you don't you raised them grapes
and the pears too %
Certainly do did not raise them my
self, but Anna raised the white grapes on her
arbor, and Mary and Julia raised the purple ones
on theirs, and Luther aud Calvin raised the
pears and apples"
"Well," said Mr. Russell, "l'm going to beg
one Of each kind of the apples and of the pears
and bunch Of each kind of grapes to carry
home and as sure as spring opens again. and
I'm live man, I'll go back to my old business
Of iarming!"
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POETRY.


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There Is good time coming, boysl
A good time coming,
When printers shall be paid their dues,
Their children have new frocks and shoes,
Ia the good time coming;
The DEVILS pittance shall be paid,
His pintaloons sewed stronger,
And bran new hat to crown his head
Wait little longer
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Proportioned to the enterprise,
In the good time coming;
And every farmer in the land
Shall feel his mind grow stronger,
Patronizing country prints
Wait little longcrl
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VALLEY RAIL RoAD

Notice. On and after MONDAY, DEoENnrn
81, 1859, PASSENGER TRAINS will leave Bellows
Falls for Dntteboro at $40 A. NJ, and 2.35 r.
NJ; aud returning leave Brattleboro at 10 A.
NJ. and 4.30P NJ
FRgrGur TRAIN leaves Bellows Falls at 1O.45 A.
NJ; and Brittlcboro at 215 p. NJ.
The two Passenger Trains over this Route, con-
meet South with the Vt. s Mass. and Connecticut
River Rail Roads, to Springfield, Hartford, New
Haven and Bridgeport, direct to New York On
the North with the Rutland and Burlington, Sulli-
van Vermont Central, Vermont and Canada, Con-
necticut and Passumpsic Rivers Rail Roads, form
ingdirect communication with Whitehall, Saratoga
Schenectady, st. Johnsbury and White Noun
tains, Burlington and Rouse's Point, Og,lcnsburg
and Montreal. NJ. sLOAT, supt.
VERMONT VALLEY RAIL ROAD OFFICE,
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VERMONT & MASS. RAIL ROAD

VERMONT & MASS. RAIL ROAD
Notice. On and after MONDAY, DEC Sd,
Trains will run as follows, via -
Upward-leaye Boston at 1900 NJ ftehburg
at 100 Z. N.
Downward Leave lraulehoro Al $50 A. NJ,
aud Greenfield at 9.l5 A. NJ.
South.-Leave Iifaulebofo for South Vernon at
$40 A. NJ aud 33j I, NJ.
North.-Leave South Vernon for Bfalileboro OF
$50 A. NJ. and 100 2. VI.
Freight Trains for ftchburg aud Boston leave
Braiilcboro at $40 A. N. On Tuesdays the Cattle
Train will leave at 1910 +. NJ.
For South Vernon and New York, Freight Trains
leave Bratlebofo nj 1910 7. VI.
Freight Trains arrive at Bfalieboro from Boston at
90 = NJ. and on Tuesdays extra Freight at ! IS
a. NJ. from the Souih at 200 I. NJ.
The 1900 W. Tran from Boston, connects with The
Connecticut River Rail Road at Greenfield. FOR Deer
field, Hatfield Northampton. Ilolyoke Chieopec aud
Springfield and with The nght train to \. every day
The downward A. VI. train from Bralllebofo. aud The
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NOTICE,
COFFINS.
MUSTCI MIIsICiI

TTNHE "BRATTLEBORO CORNEr BAND, are
IL prepared to furnish Music on all occasions Of
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J. F. SrEEN, Clerk, or
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TOYS! TCys!!
ATTENTION,

5 T " E S!!. 500. S T ov E 81!
TINE subscribers have just received new and
Il splendid assortment Of Stoves Of the latest
and most approved patterns in USE and would in
vito the attention Of all to call and examine them
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mined not to be undersold. Our assortment con-
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Cook stoves:
p. r. Stewards Improved, Black Diamond,
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Copper Pumps, Cast Iron do,
Brass Kettles Of all sizes.
Also:-A large assortment Of TIN WARE kept
constantly on hand
n bob WORK Of all kinds done with neat
and dispatch at fair price. We will take grain
in exchange for Goods, also few thousand heart
shingle. MARSH & HASTINGS.
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A NEW STORE.
AND
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-AND
r r z s II g obs.
TVNHE subscriber respectfully informs the in
Il habitants of WILMINGTON and vicinity that
he has just received New CnoIoE Stock OF
dooDs-at the stand formerly occupied by
A. STONE,
Consisting of good and entirely new selection of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
-sUoH As
D'LAINES, BERAGES, DE BEGES.
LAWNS, PRINTS, sc.
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all new and of The latest style,
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES,
CROCKERY & GLASS WARE
OF ALL KINDS,
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NETWORK Markets, and will be sold at the low
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~ The highest prices will be paid for all kinds of
FARMERS PRODUCE Several Palm
Leaf Hat Braiders wanted
N. D. No old Goods in the Store.
Wilmington, May 10th, 1865
10 w. N. AVERY.
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TEAS.

A SUPPLY Of new TEAS from New-York Of va
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cheapest ever offered in this market
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FOR CHILDREN.

p oCKINd Horses, wheebarrows, Wagons,
IN Toy Bureaus, Bedsteads, Tables, Cradles,
Chairs, Driving Hoops, &c. A. L. DwINELL.
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Brattleboro Flour g. Meal Store.

LNROST & GOoDHUE have removed their Flour
II Store doors South to a large store adjoining
their Grocery Store, & having made arrangements
with MILLERS in different parts Of the West
for Fresh Ground Flour to be forwarded weekly,
are prepared to sell at
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL
rs LOW Ms can be had In this section. We are re-
ceiying this week
100 Bbls best Extra City Mills brand;
100 DO do Gcuesee;
100 Do do Canada;
100 Do do sapcrdue and Fancy;
Half Bills, 9Th lth Bags always on hand, fresh
Corn Meal, Rye Flour, Rye Meal, Graham Greats,
Ihckwheat Flour, IIominy, &C., sc. Purchasers
are invited to call and examine our stock before
purchasing. Isept. %.