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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19
Eorsc sor Sale.

VNTE offer at bargain, our splendid riding hors
w "Pinto," together with new Saddle, Birdie
Martngalc and magnificent pair OF Spurs. The
horse has been on ranch since September, sEd Is
now in good order.
apr l9-26tf PAGE 4 Cameron.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19
MARRIED

On Sunday, the 9Th inst, OF Placeryle, BY REy
FATHER RwoRpAS, Mr.. JOHN KELLY, tVocalt,
and Violinst) to MISS ELEANOR ANN HUGHs.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19
Fair Warning.

4 LII persons indebted TO Mckee x ThenFsag'
"A Upper Rancheria, will please call and max
immediate payment toA. ). Mckee or settle ih''
A. 5. MCKEE
-. 10 26-3
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

A RESOLUTION passed the Assembly one
day of this week to go into joint convention
on the 10th (to,day) for he election of U.
S. Senator 1t was indefnis Ny postponed in
the Senate
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19
DEEIl.

In this this place on the 10th inst, Mrs Ellen
Amanda Cravan, age 2s years formerly Of Water
bury. Conn.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

Is our authorized agent at Fiddetown for pro.
curing subscriptions advertising and Job Work.
JzS~HANFoRD d WILDMAN are agents at Sutter
for procuring subscribers, advertising and job work
Orders left with them, will be promptly attended to-
~SN Mr.. GEORGE LovELAND. of the News Depot
Indian Diggings, is our Agent for that camp.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

TALKED oF--A new fire company is again
talked Of The boys say they will have an
Engine this time.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

One HUNDRED OuNcEs-Frame & Co. who
own claim at the head of the Flat, took
out the last four weeks one hundred
ounces of fine gold dust. This claim is very
extensive and will afford work a long time.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

A MI has passed, providing for the cree
ton of State Capitol building at Sacra-
mento
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19
Yours,
GEO. MADEIRA,
SAM'L j. X. HANDY.
COMMITTEE to recommend Premiums.

We cheerfully endorse the recommends
tions of the committee in the above case, but
would suggest in future that the system OF
distributing prizes be abolished. The follow
ing from the San Francisco Bulletin, we COM
mend to the consideration of all interested. in
such matters:- ED.
There is one thing about these exhibitions
that always to us throws shade OF melan-
choly over the proceedings, and that is there
must always be number who do not get any
prizes. 1t is the only sad thing to our mind
in the whole affair Are we right or not!-
1t sometimes happens that those who are
least bright at school (both boys and girls
turn oat the best in maturer years. They
are sloaeer than their companions, but not less
deserving, and often make greater erertionS
than those gifted with the brighter but not
more solid talents. We sometimes think the
whole system of prizes at schools is wrong
and calculated to chill the sensitive feelings
of the many, TO crafty only the few
Heaven bless the childrenl we would not de-
prive them of any joys, but we do think it
would be better to eoafne the prizes to one
point and that is-good behayior
UPPER RANcHERIA-A few companies at
this camp have been supplied with water for
some time back, and we understand that the
yield of gold considering the number OF men
at work. has astonished the natives y
When Rancheria shall be fully supplied with
water, it will very soon thereafter become not
only one of the liscliest but also one of the
most popuous towns in Amador county.
SINGULAR DEArH-A Chinaman residing
two or three miles from Fiddletown came to
his death in singular manner during the
early part of the week. He was digging in
to bank with pick, when, just as he was
in the act of making lick, his foot slipped,
causing him to fall on his back. lie held on
to the pick, and one of the points struck him
in the forehead, penetrating deep into the
brain. Death ensued Immediately.
LmE.-Lime of excellent quality for
building purposes, is manufactured at this
place for home consumption Would it pay
to transport the article to Sacramento? The
quantity of rock is inexhaustible.
Coon WAGEs.-The liners operating on
Sutter Creek, mile or so below this place,
have been doing well. some, we are told,
have been making as high as Sl2 and $l4 per
day TO the hand
IooK oUT!-A miners cabin near the head
of Indian e. plch was robbed a few evenings
since The tbie.s obtained purse containing
seventy odd dollars n dust, and some articles
of clothing.
TuNNELSG.-A company has been 'ormeo
in Volcano to prospect hill near Fort John'
The parties are sangune of success, ana il
the hill proves to be rich, it will make -eor'
John lively place.
FIsHING.--We are told that there is fine
trout fishing in Sutter Creek. You have
only to follow the stream few miles in the
direction of its source. AT this point the
water is made too muddy by mining opera
tions to suit the palate of the trout
We are under obligations to the Pacific
Express Co, for favors "too numerous to
mention
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

CHINA GuLcH is now furnishing employ
ment to a number Of miners-all of whom
are doing we'll Some are making as high as
twenty dollars per day.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19
NKr. Il. H. Fisher

Is our authorized agent in San Francisco, for
procuring advertisements, and transecting other
business
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

TuNNElING.-A company has been formed
in Volcano to prospect hill near Fort john
The parties are sanguine of success, ana IL
the hill proves to be rich, it will make -eor'
John lively place.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

FIsHING.--We are told that there is fine
trout fishing in Sutter Creek. You have
only to follow the stream few miles in the
direction of its source. AT this point the
water is made too muddy by mining opera
tons to suit the palate of the trout.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

Mr. FIscnrL has our thanks for copy oil
GrahamS' Magazine.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

WE are under obligations to the Pacific
Express Co, for favorS too numerous to
mention
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19
Gardiner Il Kirk
MIR. Henry $. Ryan,

Are our authorized Agents in Sacramento, fol
procuring advertisements, &c,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
REMINGTON x co.


III Battery street, San Francisco.
Tartaric Acid; Jaynes Medicines,
Castor Oil; Godfrey Medle,h'si
sulphur; Sands Sarsaparlai
Bay Rum; Townsends do
Jamaica Ginger; Bulls 90
Calabria Liquorce; Shakers 40
Fresh Hops in bales; Mustang Linlmen'i
do do papers; Lyons Flea Fowler
Iodide potass Barry's Trlcopherous
Adhesive Plaster; Browns Ess. 0Ihs'i
Sulph Magnesia; Isinglsss,
Shakers Herbs; Irish Moss,
Oil Bergamont; White Wax;
do Organium; yellow Wax;
do Lemon; Borax;
do Rose; EPSON Saltsi
do Sssafras; Potash.
Together with a full assortment Of Drugs and Nc
icines, composing every article required " Wv
trade. REDINGTON 4 Cop
anr 70 25.Sm
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

LooK oUT!-A miners cabin near the head
of Indian {, alch was robbed few evenings
since. The thie.s obtained purse containing
seventy odd dollars n dust, and some articles
of clothing.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

KIBBY & Co. are working the top dirt of
their claim on Mahala Flat and are making
from ten to twelve dollars per day to the
hand. These gentlemen work night and day,
and we are pleased to know that they are
getting well paid for their toll
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

Coon WAeEs-The h.ners operating on
Sutter Greek, mile or so below this place,
have been doing well. some, we are told,
have been making as high as Sl2 and sl4 per
daI to the hand
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

MUNcroN & Co., on Mahala Flat, are now
working their claim to pretty good adyan-
tage, and aie taking out the precious metal
pretty freely. Last week they took out four
nounds
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

Mr. Macomber, resident of this place,
was pretty severely hurt Tuesday by the ca
wing of a bank of earth under which he was
al work with hydraulic hose. The earth
covered him nearly up, and he remained in
that position for about half an hour. His
greatest injury is in his legs.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

LmE.-Lime, Of excellent quality for
building purposes, is manufactured at this
place for home consumption. Would it pay
to transport the article to Sacramento? The
quantity of rock is inexhaustible.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-19

NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAzINEs.-On the ar
rival of the last steamer Mr.. Johnson received
his usual budget of newspapers, magazines,
&c. Among his assortment may be found
the following magazines :--Graham, Putnam,
Blackwood, Knickerbocker, Harper, Littell,
London Quarterly, Gody's Lady's Book, and
all Of the popular newspapers of the Atlantic
States and Europe.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

IMPORTANT TO FARMERs.-Many barns have
recently been burned, supposed by inccndia-
ries, but little acientific knowledge would
throw light on this point. These fires gener-
ally occur at harvest time, and the cause is at
tributed to the harvest being hurried in too
quickly-the process of curing is often imper-
fcctly performed. y contemporary says: ''Talc,
if you Will, few armsful of clover, just cut,
and carefully hrow it into a heap; in a few
hours, thrust in your hand, and you viii jerk
it out as if scalded. Indeed this heat of fer
mentation is often intense, and, without doubt,
many time il may be found in stacks of new
hay-or even grain. Thus it is that spon,ane-
ous combustions ensues and bursts into sud
den flames, and this, let it be remembered, so
frequently in tho harvest season, resulting
from tho fact that the hay or grain was but i'm
perfectly cured. II is worthy of remark, that
when the half-curcd hay escapes this combus
tion, it is apt to become soured from this fer
incentive process" Farmers should DO caro-
full that their harvest is well done, and not too
hastily, else they may lose it all.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27
VOL. 3.--NO. 2.

deserved at the hands Of the people, that he
begged his counseEto withdraw the motion
from the Supreme Court, and get an order for
his immediate transfer TO the State Prison.
Would you believe il Through the influence
of his gambling friends, Backus has been made
Chief Clerk of the prison, situation hun
dreds of honest men might coyet, and instead.
OF working in claypit, in parti-colored
suit, sits at the officers dinner table in black
coat and fine linen, hob-nobs glasses with Gen.
Estell, chief of the establishment, and, no
doubt. plays draw-poker with him after tho
shades of night have closed about the Statc's
hotel at San Quentin.
The fact is, the administration of the law,
was almost, itself, in the hands OF these mis-
creants, and they were backed up by an organ
lied dospotism, which could not be success
fully assailed in any other way than that the
Vigilance Committee have been driven TO
adopt. They know no party. They were
wings, democrats, and know nothings-just as
either party might happen to be in the ascen-
dant.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

his frame, and he tottered back several PAGES.
But not SO with the female, who had recogniz-
ed her husband as she drew near, and exclairn-
ed as she threw herself into his arms:
'Frank my own Frank! Do you not know
your wife %
Yes, it was his long mourned bride, her fca-
lures stamped with sorrow, but still retaining
her early beauty. Mutual explanations follow
cd, and when the delighted wife learned the
safety of her boy, all her hardshps vanished
1t now appeared that when the Indians had en-
tered Bates house, they found keg of whis-
key which they drank freely, and then plum
dered everything removing the chest in their
researches. Soon two of them quarrelled for
the handkerchief Bates had, seen the day pre-
vious, and drawing their 5calp-knives, one
speedily received mortal stab and fell di-
rectly upon the trap door, through which his
blood ran upon the hidden wife. She, believ-
ing it came from the veins of her husband,
shrieked aloud, thus betraying her place of
concealment. Dragging her forth, her captors
bound her, then rifing the cabin, applied tho
torch. The body of the slain Dacotah was
consumed, and over his bones Bates had
mourned as for those Of his wife.
That day they sspacked' the plunder upon
what horses the Dacotahs had left, and start
ed for their homes, which they regained in
safety. The proceeds of Frank Bates share
of the spoils enabled him to rebuild his house,
but this time close to that of his father and en-
closed with high stockadc. The Dacotahs,
however, never returned, and in the course of
time were driven to the Far West Frank
Bates is now one of the wcalthiest land hold
ers in Iowa, a member of the State Senate
Judge of the County Courts and Major Gener-
al of the militia. Time has dcale lenicntly
with him and his wife, but neither forgets her
captivity. Their son never passes the scene
of his fathers fight on that memorable night,
without feeling renewed sense of his nlial
obligation, and deeper love for his boyhood's
home.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

A COMMON SEETIMENT.-The Reading Jour
nal we regard as the ablest and most infucn-
tial supporter Of Fillmore in this State. In
speaking of the projected union of the Anti
Buchanan forces in this State, ii forcibly says:
AMERICAN STATE CoNvENTIoS.-It viii bo
noticed as 4 significant feature of the proceed
ings, that resolution, offered by delegate
from Philadelphia, TO the effect that no COM
mittec shall have power TO change, alter, or
amend the Electoral ticket, except to supply
vacancies, was laid on the icbie, from which it
would appear thatthc project Of Union Elec-
toral ticket, was favorably regarded by ma
jority of the delegates. Let this be done at
the proper time, and in a proper manner
fair and honorable to both dvisions-and the
result can scarcely fail to ensure glorious
triumph of the Opposition forces in the Key
stone State.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

THE PANAMA MAssAoRE.-The special Com
missioner, a. B. Corwine, Esq, appointed to
investigate tho Panama massacre, has made
his report, which inevitably fixes the respon-
sibility of that act upon the New Granada au-
thorities; allows damages amounting to about
half million of dollars; recommends the ex-
action of Immediate indemnity therefor and
the punishment of the rioters; and in tho c.
vent of a failure TO recover, that the United
States take such steps as may be necessary TO
protect, on its own behalf, the transit across
the Isthmus. The whites arc anxious that the
Unitad States should acquire jurisdiction over
the Isthmus, and it is thought that New Ora
NADIA is not avcrsc to ceding to Us the entire
State of Panama.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

TERRIBLE SToRM.-A terrible storm occur
red in the neighborhood of New Orleans, on
Sunday the 10th inst, which lasted all the
following day. It's effects, however, were
most disastrous at Last Island, a great sum-
mer resort, and which our accounts represent
70 have been entirely inundated. Every
building on the island is said to have been
swept away, and no less than one hundred
and ninety lives are known to have been lost
the sight of which was terrible.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION for en- ex-
ira session gives for the reason, esthat whilst
hostilitics exist with various Indian tribes on
the remote frontiers of the United States, and
whilst in other respects the public peace is Sc
riously threatened, Congress has adjourned
without granting the necessary supplies for
the army, depriving the Executive of the pow
er to perform his duty in relation to tho com
mon defence and security"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

VINO BIDS ?-An orphan girl Of twenty with
SIS, 900 year, advertises herself in N. York
paper as wanting handsome, respectable man
in marriage. She paints her picture, and it is
pretty, and halls from Springfield. McIntac-
ker, after reading the above, shed tears. The
poor fellows married.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

FoSD OF CHICKEy.-A sanguinous political
paper, of Democratic tendencies, on the Wes-
tern border, has hoisted 4 chicken OF rcspoc-
table dimensions, at the head of its news col
umns to crow for the victory in Iowa. His
faith runs counter to the facts, as VIC have
them, but we suppose his chicken sis the ov-
idence of things hoped for, not seem
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

A large meeting was held at Kansas city on
the 18th at which it was resolved to send q
600 men Immediately into the Territory. a
meeting was held at Lexington on the 10Th,
and a resolution was passed. that they would
send their quota of mon to help settle their
difficulties, by the first boat.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

In Sweden, the floors of the stable are
planked, and the planks are perforated with
holes, so that wet will not lodge on them, tho
bare boards being the only bedding allowed.
To this lodging the Swedes attribute the
soundness of their horses feet, as it is quite
uncommon to meet with a lame or foundered
horse in Sweden which has been so stabbed.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

A RING MADE OF BLOOD 1t is stated that
the wife of one of the most distinguished ply
sicions of Paris, wears q ring made Of iron
that was extracted from tho blood taken from
her husband during scme disease with which,
he was afflicted. This is q new use for blood
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

MIssoURI.-The withdrawal of the Bentonian
electoral ticket in Missouri, after the late ter
rible overthrow of its friends, will of course
be followed by the PRONUNCIATION of Fremont
electoral ticket in that State
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

A man named Johnson has performed the
perilous feat of swimming across the Niagara
river between theFalls and Suspension Bridge.
This was the first time the feat had ever been
ATTEMPTED.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

An exchange says, restless and crying in
fants may frequently be relieved and quictcd
by draught of cold water. Who knows but
this simple agent might profta6ly supersede
boih spanking and paregoric7
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

When George III. was told that Wolfe was
quite unfit to command, and was, in fact, 4
madman, the monarch replied, s'Mad-mad-
mad. Wolfe mad Wish he'd bite some Cf
the other generals ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

WILLIAM F. MILLER, Postmaster Of Allen
town, Lehigh county, has been detected in a
series of forgeries, and is said to be defaul-
ter also to the government.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

Losing COW for the sake of cat. This is
the Chinese Interpretation of going to law.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-08-27

We see IL stated that a Fremont electoral
ticket is 10 be formed in Tennessee,
Butte record., 1856-05-31

IMPEACHMENT OF Gov. JOHNSON.
The Marysville Inquirer has been in
formed that articles Of impeachmen nj
are about being prepared, to be pre-
sented as soon as the next Legislature
meets, to impeach and remove from Of
fee His Excellency Gov. johnson for
the part he has taken in the late riots at
San Francisco 1t is earnestly TO be
hoped that this may be done Every
person who has not become insane since
The mob law excitement in San Francis
CO, believes that the Governor might
have prevented the Vigilance COMMITTEE
from trampling upon the law and the
constitu ion. 1t is not unreasonable to
suppose that, had Gov. Johnson issued
a call to the militia OF the State, to sus-
tain the authorities, large majority of
the peoplr of San Francisco would have
made ready response. If the militia Of
the State had not been sufficient, it is fair
to presume that Uncle Sans forces
would have rendered their services to
sustain the authsriti as was the case
during the Philadelphia Riots in ls45.
A ball from one of the revenue cutters
in the bay, through the committee
rooms, would have brought the rioters
to their senses and convinced them that
there was ga God in Israel, that
there was law in the land, and proper
authorities to execute it. As it now
stands J Neely johnson is the Govern
or of three thousand rioters in San
Francisco. instead Of three hundred
thousand inhabitants of the State.
Butte record., 1856-05-31

Our OF THE FRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE
The True Californian says that Yankee
Sullivan, claiming to be British subject,
since his arrest by the Vigilance COMMITTEE
made application to the English Consul, Mr.
Aiken, for protection TO this appeal, Mr.
Aiken, who sympathizes very little with such
deep dyed villains, replied that he had nc
objection to receiving him under the protection
of his flag, but understanding that he was n
fugitive canvict from Great Britain, he should
Immediately send him brck in ironsl-Upon
eaI nrg ia 4, c.,i'n, Snlvan recnnsderei
hrs originnl intention, concluding he w.uld
not make much by the change.
Butte record., 1856-05-31

IMPORTANT To SETTLERS on TIE PUB
Lie DoMAIN.-It his barn decided by
the General Land Offce that # the Lake
We're a permanen body ef water, (and
wherever it has been M andered in sur
veying, that fact implied il WIS so con-
sidered when the surveys were made. J
the purchasers of public lands extending
10 it would hold riparian proprictor>hil'
whatever aeretl"ns might be f rmcd to
their several tracts by tie rect s5lors o
water. But if it should be foam that
the lake Is MT permanent BODY of wa
Ter. but so shallow thai it NAV disappear
by the operation Of natural causes--sncil
as evaporation then The land III bv
covered is the property Of the United
States, over which the lines If th~ pub
lie should b. extended aud N thar -.
he land would be iiab e 10 sale as other
public lands Thr d cision is peculiarly
pplicabl'' 10 much Of the public domain
Of California.
Butte record., 1856-05-31

MoSUMENr-The San francisco
Herald learns that the friends of Case,
will erect a monument over his grave
bearine the inscription, ''Janies p ca.
seq, murdered By the Vigilance COMMITTEE
Nay %, 1885," with list of the Ex
cutive committee attached. Let the
monument also mention Casey's crime
and the bloody history will be complete
Butte record., 1856-05-31

PLUMAs CouNrY.-The travel into
this county is now becoming more brisk
The Stage to the Mountain House rs
crowded daily If Plumas county wou d
make road from Meadow Ranch to
Bucks Valley, distance of but six OF
eight miles, coaches would soon find thell
way to the American Valley. If the
county authorities of Plumas do not fee
disposed to construct the road, Why dc
not the citizens of Plumas who are per
manen,ly interested in her prosperity
form company and ask for authority to
construct a toll road Besides being a
good investment for capitol, it would be
of invaluable benefit to the entire popu-
lation of Plumas county, by adding TO
her wealth and increasing her taxable
property. 1t is Of the greatest import
snce to Butte and Plumas counties to
have this road constructed, and We trust
it may be accomplished this season.