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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31
" choose your text, and you shall have your

choose your text, and you shall have your
sermon"
Well, said the daughter, II have chosen
the thirty-third verse of the seventh chapter
of Luke For John came niather eating
bread nor drinking wine, and ye say he hath
deviln
The old lady, my informant, locked me
very archly in the face, when she repeated
this passage and observed:
If Mary was the most dutifui daughter,
guess the other had the most wit"
/ could not ascertain whether the last SER
mon was ever preached
1t may not be inappropriate to remark how
well these ladies justified the preference Of
Ihs distinguished individuals who had sought
them in marriage OF them it will hardly be
extravagant to say, they were respectively
an honor to their husbands, the bost of their
sex, and the pride of New England.
Mrs. Adams in particular, who from the
elevated position in which her husband was
placed before the world, was brought before
the public eye-was supposed to hold the
same elevated rank with the gentle sex, that
Mr.. Adams did among men; and she is re-
ported to have rendered her husband much
assistance in his multiplied labors Of the pen.
Gin Chronicle
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31
A PHYSICIANS EVIDENCE on DANCING

A PHYSICIANS EVIDENCE on DANCING
DR.. Harriott X Hunt says: "That beautiful
graceful accomplishment of dancing, so per-
yerted by late hours and indecency Of fash
ionable attire, has outraged many sensible
people. and led them to deprive the young of
one of the most simple and healthfu enjoy
ments, because it has been abused For my
self can testify not only to its healthful, but
to its recuperatve power. The fortieth, nay,
the fiftieth year Of my age, found me enjoying
this life-cheering exercise. 1t should be one
of the eraliest amusements of children, and
care should be taken by parents that it is un-
derstood as an amusement
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a. B. IL 0 Y, NJ. d.
Dentist.

2s Permanently located in Volcano,
5rsvx-gsA having comfortable and convenient
NllIJ Office, with all the necessary lstru-
ments, Tools and appliances, will do any kind of
work that pertains to the profession of Dentistry,
IN manner which shall give entire satisfaction, or
The money refunded.
Artificial teeth inserted on Gold Plate or Pivot,
as the case may require. Teeth plugged with Pure
'old, or extracted Chidren's Teeth regulated
When necessary; and all diseases of the GUNS, (the
most Of which is called scurvy OF the Gums) cured
OF NO PAY. Chloroform administered if desired.
8s'- Terms reasonable ~sSN
oct u SIN
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p. o. DEPARTMENT, March 5, $50.

Mr.. Woods has my authority to put his
plan, as above in operation, but no response
bility is assumed by the Department +; and all
correspondence in regard to this arrangement
must be addressed to the Pacific Mail List"
New York. That the public may avail itself
of the advantages thus offered, post masters
are requested to give this circular conspicu-
Gus place in their respective Offices.
JAMES CAMPBELL, p M. General.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

Thomas Francis Meagher's lecture at the
New York Academy of Music on the night
of April Sth, filed the building to overflow
ing, and was most brilliant oratorial effort
His subject was "St Patrick's Day, Ma
tional Anniversaries, their significance and
beauty" The Irish News, Meagher's new
Journal appeared in New York on the 9th
April, and met most fattering reception
from the press and public
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l.. :. scott,
NOIcaNf

Es.Zr RESPECTFULLY informs the eiti
&#f@ zens of Volcano and vicinity that
,s'zezaSszA has large assortment of
BOOTS and Shoes on hand, which he will dispose
" oh ihe most reasonable teams.
on hand
, am also prepared to manufacture Boots TO
'Het; we warrant all work done by us.
nv, ~ b'--Al kinds of repairing done in suitable
rrI,lner and at the shortest notice GIVE EN- A
jan 10 2m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

A QUAINT preacher in Alabama was accus-
toned to distinguish the and III epistles of
st. John by giving out, John with one eye,"
and John with two eyes," 1t was some
time before the people got the hang of it, but
when they did. the distinction answered very
we'll
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31
A ISLANDER suit was disposed Of at the

A ISLANDER suit was disposed of at the
Court House yesterday morning after
a three days trial, by the jury finding ver-
dict of sixpence for the plaintiff. The suit
arose out of quarrel between a preacher
and deacon in his church, in the course of
which the deacon said to the preacher, " If
you liked mutton as well as | do, ! wouldn't
trust my sheep within three miles of YOU
Several persons were present, and the quarrel
progressed until finally the preacher sued the
deacon and recovered sixpence damages and
sixpence COST Syracuse STANDARD.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

MAD Doc IN MARYsvIrLE-The Express
understands that dog was killed on Satur-
day, in that place, that was believed to be
rabid. He attempted to bite several people,
but did not succeed, when he was fortunately
killed. Persons having valuable dogs had
better look out for them, as the anti-dog law is
now beingrigidly enforced.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

A KNorrY PUN.-Cable Whiteford of pun
ming memory once observed young lady
very earnestly at work, at knotting fringe,
asked her what she was doing, "knotting
sir" replied she. pray Mr.. Whiteford can
you knott" II cannot madam" answered
he.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31
NOTICE.

A | messing of the stockhonders of the Vol
TaIano cano Water and Mining Company held in
=, oeano, the following members were unanimously
e'eeted Trustees and Officers:
- TRUSTEES.
n = F.o y haffis, N. W. Gordon, ]. C. Shipman, j.
rerley, Geo. Muncton.
s. 0rFICERs.
= o. hahRlS, Pres Treas and Cent Snpt
VA. GEo. Mrsorop. Secretary
ssos res I, 1885. febls-i7:ly
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

OLIVER Wendell Holmes quantity remarks,
that we like new forms of the poetic element
even as they resemble the old ; as the birth
Of child is always a charming novelty, al
though Cain was the only really venerable
and truly original baby.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

SECRECY has been well termed the soul Of
our great designs; perhaps more has been ef-
fected by concealing our own intentions,
than by discovering those Of our enemy
But great men succeed in both.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

The Governor of Missouri has signed all
the bonds applied for by the Pacific Railroad
Company. This action of the Governor, it
it said relieves the road from all embarrass-
ment
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

HELP and give willingly, when you have
anything, and think not the more of yourself;
aud you who have nothing keep the cups
Of cold water always at hand and think not
the less of yourself
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

IT has been aptly said of Coleridge--the
intellectual dreamer and sensual opium-eater
that he was a singular mixture of the god
and the clod
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

A New Hampshire Yankee says that no
man in his State need ever be minus pocket
full of rocks but Theodore Parker says of
the Granite State, that it is the land Of poor
relations and cheap tomb-stones.'
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

JAKE" said an old farmer, one day to his
mower, do you know how many horns there
are in a dilemma 7" "No,' replied Jake,
but know how many there are in a quart
of whisky p
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Geo. X. Smith, M. ID.

pHYsICIaN H.ND SUR G h on.
nFFtCE at Hoy Il Smiths Drug Store, Main ST.,
[ ] Volcano. Residence on the alley in the rear
yB The books of the late firm of Goodin
crtb can be found at my office. Persons indebted
viii do well to call and settle.
feb22lstf
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Be not diverted from your duty by any
idle reflections the silly world may make upon
you for their censures are not in your power,
and consequently should not be any part
of your concern.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

NEVER did school text contain more as
cured truth than that which records, Idle
ness is the parent of vice !" and of all idle
ness the worst is dleness of mind
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

A single transgression of the law Of God,
breaks link in the chain that connects us
with him, and sets us adrift on the stream
of destruction.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

Two London tailors once sent memorial
to Parliament, which commenced as follows
1--WE, the people of England"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

The mind has a certain vegetative power.
which cannot be wholly idle. If it is not laid
ont and cultivated into a beautiful garden,
it will, of itself, shootup in weads and flowers
of wild growth.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

The greatest organ in the world, some
old bachelor says, is the organ of speech in
a woman because it is an organ without
stopsn
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

The poetry and beauty of the world are
not confined to the country Is not prom
enading panorama of blushing beauties as po-
etcal and lovely as huge sDow-bank or
grove of green trees
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

He who marries pretty face only, is like
buyer of cheap furniture-the varilish that
caught the eye can not endure the ireside
blaze.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

The more man enlarges bis circle of light,
he sees but the more Of the darkness that lies
around The wider the diameter of light,
the larger the circumference of darkness.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

HABIT in child is at first like spiders
web-if neglected, it becomes thread Of
twine next cord or rope finally cable
and then who can break it,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

If we did not know how little some enjoy
of the good things that they possess, there
would not be much envy in the world.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

DANrE's famous line All hope abandon,
We who enter here !" has been recommended
as motto for American railroad cars.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

ANGER wishes that all mankind had only
one neck; Love, that it only had one heart;
Grief, two tear glands; and Pride, two bent
knees,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31
PAY UP.

'HOSE indebted to the firm of Tebbs l. Johnson
Will save cost by making immediate settlement.
apr ls 26-dh TEBBS & JOHNSON
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

Why are fowls the most economical things
farmers keep? Because, orevery grain they
give a peck
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

THE great God seems to have given that
commandment, Know thyself," to those
men more especially who are apt to make re-
marks on other mems actions, and forget
themselves
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

CovcEIr and confidence are both of them
cheated, the first always imposes upou itself
the second frequently deceives others too.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31
Statutes of 1850 F.!

w HOEvER has the copy belonging to the un-
dersgned will confer favor by returning
'ue same Immediately.
TEBBS d JOHNSON.
nov le
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p. G. JOHNSON,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR,
volcano, AMApoR County, CAL
Nav bo found at present at Justice n KLElNs Office
ezJ~ Notary Public & Conveyancer. ~o2N
mayS-2s If
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31
SAMUEL J. X. HANDY,
tTATE or PIAcERvIrLF, CAL,
COTNSETTOR AT LAU,.

uAYING removed to Volcano, Will strictly at
tend to all Professional Business confded to
him in the several Courts Of Amador, Calaveras
and RI Dorado counties, and in the Supreme Court
Of the State.
Olice on Consolation street next door to the Res
taurant Of Spangle & Co.
dee '-y
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w. AVER, Ms. I'D.

Office two doors South of the Empire Hotel.
ort97 qy
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A YANKEE.-He is selfdenying, selfre-
lying and into everything prying. He is a
lover of proprety, piety, notoriety, and the
temperance society. He is dragging, brag-
ging, striving, thriving, swapping, jostling
hustling, wrestling, musical, quizzical, astro-
nomical, philosophical, poetical, and connie
al sort Of character, whose manifest destiny
is to spread civilization to the remotest cor
ner Of the earth
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31

A LETTER says: Paris is in state of
fearful commotion, which is daily extending
itself through the whole of France The
growing unpopularity of Louis Napoleon is
such that-what is unprecedented in the
French annals-the citizens refused to ac-
knowledge with one cheer of welcome his
soldiers on their return from the Crimea
which sacrifice of national hospitality, was
bitterly commented upon by the Emperor
who exclaimed, / can easily understand your
silence as to "vive pempereur,' but not your
reception Of your brethren on their return
from glorious campaign"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31
Ghe i)oltano il1feklp Gfoacr,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, BY
SPRINGER g. DAINGERFIELD.
=. 4. SPRINGER. p ~ DN'Noh''F'hiD'
T q II IN Ss
Advertising.

One sanare of IL lines, first insertion, sS--each
,nbseouent insertion, 81 90 -,
~ liberal deduction on the above rates will
30 made for quarterly and yearly advertisements.
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
WI, be inserted at the following ratcs:-Two Dol
lars per square for the first insertion and One Dol
rs. ,"' nor SQUARE for each subsequent insertion.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-31
JOB PRINTING.

wa ore prepared to do Job Printing Of epery de-
..;,,;on in n stye superior to any other Office in
' 'ss southern Mines, and at as fair rates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-06
VERMONT STATE ELECTION.

The election in this State took place on
Tuesday last. The returns are but partially
received, but they indicate Enthusiastically the
following results -
A Republican Governor by majority Of
10000 to $4,000.
A Legislature, Republican so nearly
unanimous that the difference will scarcely
be noticed.
Three Members of Congress, nll Republic
can, by majorities Of several thousand each.
The total rdut of the Buchanan Dcmocra-
cy, horse, foot, and dragons.
The polar star of Republicanism will guide
the Pathfinder, john c. FREMosr ON his
journey to the Presidential chair.
A "shrirk for Freedom has been uttered
that will be heard across the Mississippi aud
will reverberate from the sleeps of the Rocky
Mountains.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-06

This old family, which has enjoyed much OF
the admiration of the country, has at last soiled
its coat Of arms, BY engaging in circus per-
formances. John Zone of the boys) exhibited
a taste for standing on his head, bending back
ward until his head and feet touching, throw
ang somersets, and performing feels in the
grass" as long ago as in 1913. lie was at
the sane time encouraged and SET on by his
father, because his performances greatly annoy
ed an old gentleman named Cass, against whom
he held grudge. Since that time, at periods,
John has shown wonderful passion for play
ing at "fiFfap' in the political ring. His
gyrations, leaps and somersets have often been
source of vexaton with his friends, but they
had become so strong habit with him, that
once in about so long he insisted upon indulg-
ing them, mnch to the amusement of all, ex-
cept those who furnish his wardrobe. To them
his performances have been rather expensive
This propensity has been growing upon
John, and 1t appears, eithe. by association or
otherwise, TO have communicated itself to the
old gentleman, his father, in his latter days.
When the pro-slavery ring was opened at Gin
cinnati for Mr.. Buchanan, and he entered with
his performances, among the first to throw a
high somerset in that company was john
This did not surprise anybody knowing his &C.
centric habits, bot when the venerable Martin
followed in feat far exceling that performed
by John, il excited some surprise, and among
those IN the pit considerable applause. John
and his father have now become regular mem
lbers Of Bucf anan's circus company, and the
Vsn Buren, family will give daily exhibitions
of ground and lofty tumbling, until after the
election. The old hunkers, who occupy the
boxes, do not fancy this accession to the com
pany, but the sofis, who are arranged on the
lowest seat 10 the pit, are delighled-ihere il
TO lie so much fun. II is said that John is soon
TO dance on The tight rope and sing 1.-The Mar,
rying Man." He will also give an exhibition
Of his wonderful feat Of ''sticking to a prnci.
pie like dog TO a root" The old an will
climb very tall pole and balance himself or
It's top. This company is intended for III,
southern market, and ii is very doubtful wheh
or they will put up their bills and open a, tn,
North at a'l.-BufaiO Express.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-06

Of the present canvass. lie considered III.
Kansas question a hunbug, and said tia, Tho
troubles in that territory originated with the cu
igrant aid societies, which sentiment was "a.
ceived with mingled cheers and Kisses.
Thus closed The speaking at this Bucb,o,0
demonstration. From beginning 10 end !, wa,
but one tissue Of political charlaianism. The
relative positions Of the old political pauis,
were stated with but little regard for candor q,
accuracy, and the Deductions were ia eon,oo.
auce with the premises. The speech Of M
Stoughion forcibly reminded us Of a counsel
engaged in criminal case Of a desperate char.
,cler, ia which his client was 10 be acquiusd
At all hazards. Mr.. Hpbbard's grea, eior
was to cover up his early political history and
make that Of his later years tell the story Of
Henry lIubbard's greatness.
ASS political demonstration it was whorv
without significance. We have devoted con-.
siderabled space TO il only because of the er.
ceeding rarity Of Democratic stump oratory ia
this vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-06
From Nicaragua Walker Declares he will
take Cuba within Year.

The latest accounts from Nicaragua are more
favorable 10 Walkers prospects. II is said
that the execution Of Salazar and dismissal Of
the English vice-consul have produced a good
effect. Trade is reported as brisk. There is
no sickness at present among the troops Ora
NADIA has not been so healthy for long time
Padre Will was enthusiastically received on
his return home, and gave so haiiering an &C.
count of his reception aud treatment in the Uni.
ted States, that some Of the natives wish TO Wis.
II the republic. Many designations Of officers
In Walkers army are reported in the Nicarae-
VA papers. Among the natives shot al Mas
saya' for treason, was Desiderio Calyo, veal
ahy merchant.
PRESIDENT Walker had decreed the blockade
oil all the ports Of Central America, and an ar
med schooner had been cruising about on the
Pacific coast enforcing the order. ID was This
vessel that captured the reSel Salazar. Al A
banquet OF Cubans in the Nicaraguan seryice
Walker was toasted as 'lhe hope of Cuba ~
and in his remarks he said he was well aware
that II was for no deed that had been done tina,
his name was received with such reclamation,
but for what is 10 be done and, continued he.
II the countenance and support of those men
who have thus far sustained me ia my course,
shall continue, follow and uphold the reyolu-
ton, whatever strength of mine or force Of
hand possess shall be devoted 10 the cause.
What has been done, it is to be hoped, will
lead TO the furtherancs of greater results. and
eonhdent in this | appeal to the anniversary Of
this day 10 1857" They were celebrating a
battle IN the Lopez invasion of Cuba. The re.
ports Of contemplated invasion of Nicaragua
from Costa Riea are considered purely imasiu.
airy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-06
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

We invite the attention Of our readers to the call
for County Convention which may be found
above. This call has been signed, VIC understand
by people Of both political parties in all the towns
In this county, but some of the circulars contain
ing signatures have not been received We could
not find room for the publication Of the MINES /;
and have therefore given the name Of the town,
that Of the frs. signer. with the number Of sigma
lures appended.
This convention Is one Of more than ordinary
Importance. The meu there designated as delegates
Will undoubtedly be elected to the Constitutional
Convention. The amendments to the Constitution
proposed by the late Council Of Censors, contern-
plate radical changes in our organic law. Some Of
these proposed alterations will, if adopted, prove
beneficial others are Of doubtful utility, while
some should, in our opinion, be rejected.
As the signers Of this call do not contemplate to
reee, the whole indiseriminately but content them
selves in the outset with opposition to the changes
proposed in the BASH Of rePrsssniaiioa aud the
mode Of olecting members Of the General Assem-
bly,, we subscribe heartily to It's object and we hope
that the above convention will be fully attended by
citizens from every town in the county
Next week we shall re-puhlish the ordinance Of
the Council Of Censors containing the propositions
upon which the Constitutional Convention is to act.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-06
JUSTICES OF TIE PEACE.

ATHESs.-A. A. wyman, Amos Davis,
NJ. w. Davis. A. T. Ball, ID. A. Edwards.
BRArTLEBoRo. Ash Keycs, l.. G. Mead,
Lafayette Clark, Willard Arms, j. D. Brad
ley, Royal Tyler, Edward kirkland, r. W.
Clarke, Geo. Howe, Daniel Kellogg, Geo. b.
Kellogg, Samuel Knight.
DuMMrRsroS. F. Siearns, Enos Leo
nard, Benz. Willard, Jos. Miller, WIN. o.
Miller, Martin Moore, S. w. Wilson.
GRAFTos .--Ambrose Burgess. Benz. w,
Dean, Gideon Palmer, Lyman Burgess, b.
ii. Bridgman, J. S. Pel,ingll. John Dwinell.
GurLroRD.-Barnsrd Lynde, Gardner Briggs
John Lynde. II. b. Field, N. p Chaplin
Stephen Smith. S. S. Ashcraf.
Enthusiastically Larrabee, Chas. Fow.
Ter, A. ii. Tucker, A. II. Stone, Isaac Wor-
den, Prentis Fowler, James l.. Stark.
JAMAICA. David Eddy, S. T. r. Cheney,
c. ID. Reed, VIM. Hastings, Ziba Chaplin, WIN.
l.. Waterman, Luke Howard.
MARLBoRo.- Robinson Winchester, Fred.
w. Maiher, Zebina Wallace, Eben. Tucker,
Benoni W. Blake.
NEwFAsE.--H. T. Robinson, C. X. Field
ID. ]. Lampson, Isaac IIovey, Henry Rice, w
+. Oseood, Marshall Newton.
PUrSEY.-John Kimball, Wm Honghion
Samuel Z. Wheat, Israel Reyes, David Eos.
ter, Asa e. Shauuck, John b. Knight
RocKISoHAM. - Russell Hyde, Merrick
Wentworth, James II. Williams, John ii
Campbell, George r. Wiley, Elias Pulsipher,
s. l.. Billings, Iihamar Bodies, Cyrus Locke
Enoch Weiherbee.
VFRSoS.--Cyrus Washburn, Joseph L
Franklin, Israel johnson, Sidney s. Miller
Jarvis Il. Burrows.
WARDsnoRo.-Jas. Hall, Franklin Moore
Holland Plympton, r. w. Smith, A. A. Ham
rnOnd. A. ]. Dexter, ]. w. Ramsdell.
| WEsrMlNsrER.-lra Goodhue, J. C. Rich
ardsOn, Alvin Goodell, A. M. Albee, John
Minard, Joel Page, WIN. b. Blake.
WBIrISoHAM.-Hos +. Ballou, Cyru.
w. Carley, T. II. Siree,er, Reuben Hatch
Hora,io N. Xix, Houghton Sawyer, Lyman
kingsbury.
WILmiEeTos.--S. P. Flsgg, Jas. Witt, E,
t. Butlerfeld, G. N, Davenport, +. NJ. eros.
by, John Patch, Wells Snow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-09-06

Our returns for County officers and Member of
Congress are imperfect, which is of less consequence
as the vote is 80 decisive In Jamaica 81 scatter
ing votes were cast for States Attorney which we
have set down in the Democratic column. This
dlsaieetion arose from Mr. Knowlton's connection
as counsel In a well known suit at law from that
town now pending in the County Court. We think
his election Is not seriously endangered thereby.
In the above II towns Justin S. Morrill,. our pres
ent able and faithful Representative in Congress,
leads his Democratic competitor 226s votes. His
entire majority in the County will be over $500.