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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

TERRIBLE ToRNADo.-On the 23d of Sep
tember last, tho Island of Guam was visited
by terrible tornado The account states
that the storm commenced in the morning,
and kept on increasing until the hour of II
o'clock, p. NJ, when it burst forth with all
its power No tongue can tell, nor pen de-
scribe, the terrors of that night In less
than twenty minutes, more than eight thou
sand persons were left without house or
roof to protect them from the fury of the
storm. Every house upon the Island Of
Guam, with the exception of ten or twelve
stone buildings were destroyed and scattered
in every direction. The rain fell in torrents
and as it came in the peoples mouths, it tast-
ed as salt as if it came from the ocean,
Thousands of cocoa nut trees, the fibre Of
which in very tough laden with fruit, were
crushed like SO many slender reeds; torn up
by the roots and twisted in all imaginable
shapes. Nearly everything that carried its
head above ground was destroyed, and now
it is impossible to obtain even an orange,
where only few weeks ago, every kind of
fruit that could be imagined would grow in
a tropical climate, could be obtained merely
for the plucking Of it,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

/ Mr.. KINcAIp of the firm of Livingston d
Kincaid, says the Alta, arrived in this city on
Sunday evening last from Salt Lake. lie
came to Los Angles, and from thence to this
city on the steamer. We learn from MIR X.
that an unusual quantity of snow had fallen
in Salt Lake valley, there having been good
sleighing for six weeks. On the mountains
in the vicinity, the snow had fallen to a
greater depth than previously known for
years. Mr.. Kincaid left Salt Lake City on
the lst February, and passed over snow for
some two hundred miles, which averaged from
two to three feet deep After leaving the
snow region the road was found to be very
bad, until the party arrived in the settle
ments of California.
THE late cold weather in Texas, says the
Galveston News, was very severe on the up
per Brazos. A letter from Fort Belknap
saws the norther set in on the 23d, suddenly,
when windows and doors were open on ac-
count of the heat, and in few moments the
cold was paralyzing, killing horses, calves
and chickens and the frost biting several
persons exposed to its merciless fury The
Brazos froze strong enough to bear horse.
THE following letter ought to have been
published in our last issue, but it was mislaid.
In Justice to the parties we give it place this
week, although the news it contains was pub
lished in the Ledger Of the sth inst:
UPPER RANcHERIA, March 3d., 1856.
MEssRs EDToRs:-Please insert in your
next issue, for the benefit of those whom it
may concern the following:
At six O'Clock yesterday morning a man
was found dead on a side hill near this place.
Ourselves and DR.. j. w. Goodin were called
upon to examine the body, which we did in
presence of Jacob Molter, A. j. Rambo. A.
Il. Anderson, Harrison Weaver and j. T. G.
Chamberlin
No marks of violence were found We
unanimously concluded that deceased came to
his death by fit, caused by Incorporate
habits. He had been residing in this place
1OI tiSHb vi lCh thitC vi iVuh
since had a fit at one of the public houses
He has appeared more or less deranged since
his arrival. In his pockets, were found two
false teeth, memoranda book and letter
The letter bore date Sept. I4th., 1854 ad-
dressed to VIM F. Myers of Missouri Flat,
Diamond Springs, signed Hill, Clark & Co.
Sacramento. The corse was recognized by
two or three of his former acquaintances as
that of VIM. +. Myers, formerly of Missouri
Flat near Diamord Springs We are fur
ther informed, that bis widow, with one or
two Children, now reside, at Negro Flat,
normon Island
Justice Gale Of Volcano, was sent for yes
terday to hold an inquest on his body, but
he not having arrived at nine O'Clock this
morning, the body was buried according to
the wishes Of the citizens.
w. G.. AsBURy.
l.. s. PAINE.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15
w. G.. AsBURY.
l.. S. PAINE.

SICKNESS IN THE SouTH.-The Los An
gees Star states that this winter is accounted
the dryest season for the past twenty years,
and the most unhealthy Colds and coughs
have been very prevalent in that city for the
past three months. The whooping cough is
very severe at the Monte, several children
having died lately from that complaint.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

SEVERAL gentlemen were conversing in our
Office the other day about the Legislature.
One of them, democrat, wanted to know
what good they had done--what they had
passed, &c. One Of the parties replied that
the members had passed time away very
pleasantly, but as to the amount of good
they had accomplished he did not feel com
petent to saw
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

BALLooNING.- well known citizens
of San Francisco appear determined not to
give up the idea of sending Professor Wilson
across the continent in balloon. A sub
scription is being raised for the purpose of
defraying the expense of starting him on his
aerial voyage.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

We would call attenti on to the advertise
ment of Messrs Hill, Clark &Co, in another
column. They have long been known as one
of the most enterprising business houses and as
keeping stock Of Groceries and provisions
second to none in Sacramento. The forward
ing branch of their business must be an ac-
eommodation to the public.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

THANKS to Geo. johnson, of the Volcano
Circulating Library, for various papers furn-
ished during the past week. Mr.. johnson
keeps a constant supply of late papers on
hand at his store, corner of Main street and
Union Square.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

by the above it will be seen that, in point
Of money expended in the collection of Gus
toms, San Francisco is the second city in the
Union. A large portion of this expense,
however, was for the rent of custom house
and other buildings, which will not again be
incurred in the collection of the revenue
here.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

QUEEN VIcroRIAs Bishop is greatly dis
tressed because her Majesty begins to lean
to Unitarian or Liberalism.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

The PEOPLE Of Salt Lake are moving in
the matter OF an overland mail between Mis-
souri, and the Pacific.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

TIE AMOUNT OF deposits received and coin
age effected at the San Francisco Branch
Mint just about double the deposits and
coinage at the General Mint in Philadelpbio
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

The COHEN TRIAL-The jury decided that
Cohen had received $269,04 Is from Adams
& Co., while he had only turned over to the
new receiver $l4s,546 Is. A criminal pros
ecution will follow.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

The CITY Of Los Angeles is still without a
Mayor. Reason--nobody will have the Of
fcp
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

ATTENTION is called to the advertisement
of Valentine & Co. in another column, agents
in San Francisco, for the sale of spiritual
hooks
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

WAR WITH ENGLAND.-Nearly all the Wash
ington letter writer's regard war with
England as next thing to inevitable. 1t
should be remembered, however, that they
may all be mistaken.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

That TuNNEL.-What about tho tunnel at
the foot of the canon? Don't let the pro-
ject sleep
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

MILITARY TAXA bill is before the Sen
ate. levying n tax of one dollar on each per-
son in California capable of bearing arms,
the sum thus raised to be expended for mill
tary purposes
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

Dull TMEs-The 90 times are so dull" in
this section, owing to the scarcity of water,
that it is impossible to find grind-stone Of
sufficient grit to sharpen mans appetite.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

A CURIOSITY, in the shape of lock Of hair
from sluioc-Aead, is now in the possession of
"an honest MINER who resides in this place.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

"SMrED." - Some parties at Diamond
Springs recently salted claim with 5000
worth of dust and scld out to a Jeweller OF
that place named Strelitz for 81, 200.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

On DT.-That new and highly impor-
tant enterprise, in which Volcano is deeply
Interested, is to be put under way in the
course of few days.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

QuIoKslLvrR, and lead and copper ores of
superior quality, have been discovered in Los
Angeles county.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15
Mr. crandall on the County Seat

anything published in a newspaper, that the
use of the same columns should be allowed
him in his own defense Senator Crandall ii
would seem, applies to himself our article Of
last week, headed The County Seat and
sends us the following documents with re-
quest to publish =
SACRAMENTO, March 10th, 1856.
EpIroR VOLCANO LEDGER:-Sir, in your
paper of the 9Th inst, in commenting upon
the action of the Senate in regard to the
County Seat of Amador County: you say,
1--WE learn, however, that the bill was so mu-
tilated and clogged with amendments designed
to defeat its main object, that it would be
impossible to recognize it as the one passed in
Assembly"
Herewith send you the amendment" for
publication, in order that your readers may
Judge for themselves, to what extent the or
iginal bill has been "mutilated and clogged."
Now sir, you should have published the
Assembly bill with the Senate amendment
before commencing your attack upon the
members of the Senate, for your article
proves conclusivly that you are ignorant of
the provisions OF both. The original BILL
(Which believe was drawn up by Colonel
Handy, who is the attorney for Volcano,)
provided that in the event of the county seat
beiug located at Volcano, her citizens shall
erect suitable County buildings, and deed
them to the County, but if the Seat shall be
removed thereafter, the property shall revert
70 she donors, their heirs and assigns. The
aHthm of the Assembly bill saw fit to have
fnls lst provision engrafted in his bill, and
set, IN are not willing to put the people of
jackson upon the same equality; who, in
good faith actually gare the taxpayers several
thousand dollars when the Court House was
doeded to the County through the Court Of
Sessions
IN regard to Whisky bills 'Sundries etc,
vou are doubtless more familiar with such
transactions, from your long residence in Ell
Dorado comfy, than the writer of this; be
thai as it may, however, it is evident if you
continue your articles on the County Seat
q short time longer without confning your
self aoce to facts, that your desire to do in
Justice viii be SO obvious to all disinterested
parties, that the people of jackson will iced
no better organ than yours, to keep the
County seat where ii is now located for many
years to come. Respectfully,
d. CRANDALL.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

Tue Portuguese whalers in theBay of Mon.
terey are meeting with great success.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

The Indian war at the north gives no pro.
mise of a speedy termination.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

Look OuT-lt is whispered that suspi-
cious characters are lurking in Volcano and
vicinity. Perhaps it would be well to keep
doors bolted and windows fastened; pres
sure in business and money matters drives
thieves and burglars to the commission Of des-
perate deeds. "a word to the wise is suili-
cient.r
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

The POPULATION of Carson Valley is sci
down at about three hundred.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

PAGE & CAMERON, with their never failing
lberality, have kept us supplied with Sacra-
mento papers during the past week, for
which they will please accept our thanks.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

WHAT IT Cosrs-The following was the
cost Of collecting the United States revenue
for the year ending 30th June, 1855, at the
ports named:
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

Mr. WOODRUFF, the accommodating agent
of the Pacific Express, has again placed us
under obligations for his attentions to this
nfIina
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

PUefLIsric.-The courts and lawyers Of
Volcano have been kept pretty busy of late,
hearing, prosecuting ann defending petty
criminal cases-mostly for assault and bat
terry. Well, when people have nothing more
profitable on hand, and feel like fighting, they
must expect to pay for the diversion.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15
Theatre,


Theatre
Next Tuesday evening, the Union Square
theatre will be opened, for short season, oy
the celebrated American tragedian, Mexican
Buchanan, and troupe This company is de-
cidedly the most talented that has ever visi-
ted the interior of this State, and is com
posed of Messrs. Geo. Ryer, ID. Anderson,
w. Barry, j. d. MCGOWAN, L. Johns, Rog-
ers. Burton, and Misses Mowbray and Lane.
Our citizens will now have an opportunity
of witnessing good acting and fine plays
Mr.. Buchanan has areputation too wide to
need a single word from us more than to an
nounce the fact that he will play, to fill the
house to its utmost capacity. The pieces Sc
lected for the opening night are Bulwers
beautiful play of Rioelieu, with Mr.. Buchan-
an as the Cardinal and the laughable farce
of Family Jars.
In another column will be found short
scketcM of Mr.. Buchanan's career, copied
-
THE ORPHEAN FAMILY gave q concert in
this place last Monday night. They were
favored with a large andrespectable audience
who seemed to enjoy to the fullest extent the
rich music produced by this troupe. Their
songs, duets, trios and chorusus were selec-
ted with much taste and given in style su-
perior to any We ever heard in the country.
Mr.. Jos A. Fort, the Pacific Express
Company's Messenger for the Southern Coast,
who came up on the Sea-Bird a few days ago,
published in the San Francisco Herald of
Tuesday very interesting account of the
restoration from captivity, among the Indi-
ans, of beautiful white girl about sixteen
years of age. II appears that on the 10th of
March, 1851, family of emigrants, number
ing nine persons, and named Oatman, were
all murdered by the Mohave Indians on the
Gila river, with the exception of two girls,
who were taken prisoners, and boy who made
his escape at the time of the massacre. The
girls remained captive, and in state of
slavery, for about five years, when the
younger died. and the other was restored to
by the following means: A friendly
Indian Of the Yuma tribe was hired with
etc, to ransom white girl, of
whom he had given information, from the
Mohayes, which he succeeded in doing and
brought her in to Fort Yuma, when she
proved to be the elder Miss Oatman. She
had almost entirely forgotten the English
language, was dressed in full Indian ha,nt
and spoke fuently the Indian torsue She
is now in charge of the United States officers
at Fort Yuma, and ner brother, who made
his escape SO fortunately from the massacre,
is rerr,orted to be at this time resident of
Los Angeles
Verify, romantic story, and a happy ter
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-15

Constable Township No 8.
Dated Volcano, March 10, 1856. 2la
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-12-05
wATsoNs TEN DOLLAR PATENT!
Family Sewing Machine.

STATE and County Rights for using and veE
ding this highly valuable invention can be Sc
cured by application 10 the subscriber.
This invention is one of the most complete and
use.ul labor saving improvements OF the age;
capable Of doing en- times as much work as can
be done t. hand, and Of doing it in far superior
manner.
The low price Of ten dollars, at which they are
retailed, win place them within
The reach of almost every fimily and
seamstress.
drought the Union, and will enable purchasers
of rights TO whom machines are furnished at a
tariff ofprices that will secure to them profit Of
one hundred per cent 20 realize for their in
vestment and labor, the highest and most satisfac
tory remuneration.
Rights will be placed within the reach Of exery
enterp7ising business man, and upon such terms
as will insure success, and render iheir possess.
ion a sure, ready aud constant source of profit du.
ring the continuance Of the patent.
For further information, inquire in person or
by mail Of
JOHNSON & WHYTE,
Paror 81, American House,
Cleveland, Ohio.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-12-05
ISAAC STA utB,S PATENT PORTA BLE
q aTNnTN(s MTTTg

For Touring wheat, grinding corn m ernd
&e,, well whole ears ofcorh, fcob an ulD asU IL
called, into good fine cob und feed In one operation
These celebrated Mills / manufacture ont orhe Lest
quality French Bun Blocks, with much care. huild
six drreut Sizes prices ranging FROM oghy.ve 10 two
hundred and hfy dollar Theie mills oontihpe 10 stem
he current Of all opposition, aud superior 70 all poF
poses, especially Tor wheat hourna.
Also-slaubl Patent Portable Saw Mn, called King
OF the Woods %
This Is m ingenious and useiul SawMi 10 make hum
bei in the woods. This mill rnn by animal, steam
orwater power
rhoseIvishing to know fully absut the principle upon
which hey are built and the prices Of each size we'll
he terms of sale &c. will please address me, asking
Cooofdesrripton, which win mail and post pay Those
pBmuiyw write in plain, readabs language, the name,
and slate. "n
oWne ,I5AACsrAUB, Patentee aud pror
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-12-05

INDIAN MURDER AND DEPREDA-
rIoNs. Hardly day passes, says the
San Antonia Times, but horses are
taken away by Indians in the counties
around us, and many have been seen
recently within twenty miles of San.
Antonio. The same paper says, in
tell;cence has been received that six
men were killed, and scalped by Indi-
ans in Kerr county, some forty miles
north of San Antonio, on Sunday
night last. Itseems that seven per-
sons had encamped for the night and
the Indians came upon them while a
sleep, killed and scalped four, and left
two mortally wounded; only one can
survive of the seven.
H ->-sS~-e--- u -
Esr A country girl writing to her
friends, says of the polka, that 1.-The dan
sin does no' amount to much, but the
huggin' is heavenly" t.I.
EVBrown says he has seen q roP
Ialk; Jones thinks he has seen rail fence
and Robinson says that's nothing
has seen hat oor
An old maid who hates the male
sex most yeuompusly, cut q female ao-
Iquaintance yesterday, because she com
Iplimented her upon the buoyancy of her
spirits.
+DicEs told his wife when. he saw
her out walking in her newsilk dress, that
he never before realized the truth Of the
noyelist's remark Of his heroine that she
swept gracefully along .u.. aa,
in Greenup County, Kentuckyi
the vote for President was;
Fillmore sec
Buchanan d a q BO5
Fremont
The Athens Messenger thinks the Ere
mont party hold the balance Of power in
old GreenuP.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-12-05


To continue the usual variety, we give thl,
month case combmlng mental with physical tis
eHsoi
CuyApocA FALis July, 1856.
DR.. TUnns - Dear Sir; Seven years ago this
month my son had been exposed to wet, aud came
home ill aud dclrious, We supposed u the effect
Of cold, md took means to break Il. For the
subsequent eighteen m0nths however. he ren ain-
ed In this condition, ezceping lucid Intervals OF
an hour or two occasionally, Far the last six
months before consulting you, he was constantly
insane, Ills general hoath Ind also suffered
greatly, He was weak. omach htod aud sallow ~
We had employed the bust skill at home aud fin.
ely took hiuito Cleveland. where he was oxanln-
ed by the Faculty Of tho Medical College aud
proocribed ,or, Their prescription (slrlchuia)
seemed too harsh or powerful for him. aud ha be.
came worse while u'ng u, We then came to
you. had little ath 10 his recovery, as the most
failed
Under your treatmont he soon berame perfectl,
sane aud regamed his health. This took plac,
five years ago, aud up TO the presen time he en-
Joys good health and sound mind,
Yours, Repeatedly,
JAMES l.. GRENELt
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-12-05
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF REAL ESTATE.

On the ggh day ofDecemoer A. D. 1855, au Ioo'u0ck
M Al he door ofthe Court House In che city Of fn.
There will be sold 70 he highest badafth he eoMiug kea
r. ate aa the properly Of Benamih Nyeff aefo' Wttse
half o. the South Wet quarter section % 10 ioNnshpd
north OF ranee 10 commencing ior ihe same rods East n
ho south ,esi ooruot OF sa west hf Of said section -
bee eas M rods 10 eOfnerih moth 70 rods and -
feet 10 cofnfT Wrst 10 rosi ueune 'onu ~ lt
and 10 feet 20 he place Of beginning ronanpg ehr W
ana ~, anna sed Al a5OO An alsoa par oileeton 30 *
a. In te township Of Adamf eenecai tq -. temWeleies
atts south east corner ofsecon asia c township
thence eat one chain cofneh thence nefh one
rree vest chains and luka 20 the eenira athe MI
bc5n Rosd themes s6uhuorisfy along The eenrg osai
ss5 sehaius and % links the iough Tine oltid ecue
"a ghros .s nonr said anuth ne - section 81 the iwo
shelns and nkso Ne place Of hegnnina goaisnins
onohandfstdof ugIei ap1saisaa ~ ttsph ls.iia y
fl IN en veass 20 b. ecnred BY morgage on iho Ri9m
~ and dass interest ife date. Nov eo 1850 HENRY
BAcHEB Adm. 0fBsni. MSeFs decd =, ,,opn -.
\ Nov. CO. ie56. perl NJ hNN"' wy
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-12-05
AUnToR's OFFIcE, SENEcA CotNrY,
City of Titlin. December 9th. A. ID. 1ShG

Agcby The provisions entitled to amend act pr
scg the duties County AUDITORS passed Febro a. 1874 thereby CIV
foregoing list much thereof win pay @ taxes interest penalty Obarg
ca thereon will be sold at the court House IN he City Of Tn
Monday January d. (beng the month unless such
taxes, interest and penalty be paid before that time
.e u JAMES NJ STEVENS Auditor
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-12-05
FOR SALE.

DESIRABLE Farm Of two hundred and ,wsry
n odd acres ofad hundred aud my acres learnte
b ,lsnre veil timhefedi tha whole under admed
able state Of fencing with heyaraing stream OF wutei
hereon;a good two.stofy farm house and cellar, slael
and ban, upwards OF one hundred benr fat ee4 e ".
most pubo thoroushfaTes H the county, ave miles west
N tbe oitv OF Tn on the road eadngto fostoha, and
one mile north 0fthe fifn and Fort Whyne hiilIoad
enboye Parm q we'll adapiadto the production Of grain
and fo itr liberal supply ofhe pnrtt stock waeE Il we'll
suitsd 70 grazing daiFyns one ha OF the pnichase
d,d dollars each will takes payment on he shove
v yenl estate situated my residence ~ my OBJ,
iseilv get nv EFFECTS together For parculnrs en-
nis undefrusd i've and half miles souih.easi ol
,Eisa noy5,d HORACE HUBER
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-12-05
AN ORDINANCE
TO provide fpF FtSbllshiRs Gas Light Works in
the City OF Tilin, Seneca County. Obh,

= p
the Oly OF Tiiiin, Seneca County, Ohio.
BE 4 crlrined by the eItv eounei of IN. .i, sr,a
that ~ Gwyn and h pssoeaiPs and suoosssor',o he o,
gehtea asN Sas Light Company shalt, Tor the term OF
twenty year, from the passage Of this oriinance have an,
privilege qlpsipg The streets, lanes, alleys and
pphc grounds OF said city for the purpose of aying down
pipes for The Conveyance Of Vas IN and tFonoh MI % ~
the nse OF .aid city andits inhahifantsi '''' wy
Provided, that all iuures donu to ala streets l,ns nj
W aud public grounds shall he repaired hy tie said ,n
ditOr ~ beioFej and ~ :. sN NVH'
frovidsd eso that for the period OF ten yenr, om an.
passage ois ordinance the price Of gas furnished 10 snid
city and - inhabitants by the said grantees shall not
Seea PeF oPpd cubic feet and ihai the qas 20
~ RInlspea s'9lPeottD oeu auhBiyf and a, = N
froVided also 'lat said Eantc shal deposit with The
Guy els5k bopd Of thousand dollars to be
oreited e said contemplated as Words BE- not ersce5
and ru IN ppeiaoh within two years nom lie na,sase of
ths ordtnaneei and N
Provided hH,hrE that for the ormation of said Ga. I,b
C7mpapv books Of subscription shall be opened nv mia
grantees city Of rn, aud continue omen ior ne pur
ordinance. ~ F's " ~
Attest r. r. qoo7rr. fIitv CierI - ''''N''
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-12-05
LIST OFLANDs

A6 Lots and parts Of Lots within the County Seneca the State Of Ohio
Denquens By Gnes Treasurer Of said County, with the
Penalty and Interest thereon for the year A. 1855 simple
Taxes for the year A. D. 1856.