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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
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Probable Murder.
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DKGhIoN, luMd, 1tc, 80 lCOJ.
GENTs:--Quite an excitement is prevailing
here at this time in consequence of the dis
covery of lot of articles in thicket about
one mile east of this place on the goth inst,
by some hunters.
The articles found have the appearance of
having laid some two or three months and
probably belonged to ret1rned Californian.
From information recently obtained / am
led to believe that foul murder has been
committed on returning Californian by an
other one returning with him. Well authen-
ticated report says that between two aud
three months ago two of them with two pack
mules arrived in Richand nine miles west Of
this place, and made few purchases of ped
lar who is a citizen of our village, and who
thinks that they informed him that they resi-
ded in Monmouth. Ill. They also said to him
that they should encamp near Brighton, and
about the same time man was seen soon af-
ter daylight in the vicinity where these things
were found, with three mules and but one Of
them packed. The following is list of the
articles found which may assist some in dis
covering to whom they belonged.
common pack saddle, 2 leather stirrup
housings, ! large rifle Pistol in leather, car
ryiug about OF. balls, the remains OF one pair
buck pants, do. l brown linnen coat, Cali
fornia memorandum book, / sail cloth sack
containing the following articles, to-wit l
pair of saddle bags marked w. u. W., pair
of fine gaiter shoes with buttons in front, ST.
zes about or s, two fine shirts (white),
doe skin cashmere vest (black), Ipair double
mi,icd grey mixed tweed pants, of dressed
buck skin, hunters pouch (leather), 2 old
green flannel under shirts, pair OF naval bul.
let molds, some large bullets, bowie knife, /
butcher knife with point broken off | bottle
Nitric Acid, l box Russia Salve, some horse
shoe nails, small tnder box, (metal }, 2 files
2 blue flannel overshirts, and three or -four
yds brown drilling. The memorandum book
pistol and linen coat was found in a thicket
some 100 yards from where the other articles
were found. The book and coat were found
near together, the coat had, apparently, been
rolled up and laid down, and the book was
found about foot from it buried about six
inches in the earth In the book was found
the commencement of two letters, dated vol
cano June 10th, 1885, and commenced
I" Dear Friend having
At the top of the book in one place ap-
pears the following as near as we can make it
out, to wit " A Forbes is my name"-The
owner of the book appears to have worked 1t
Volcano for a man by the name Of Masher-
he charges him to few days work, he also
appears to have sold provisions as charges for
milk, eggs, potatoes, calico and provisions ap-
pear in the book
There appears also to have been five Of
them in company as the names of Ray, AL
bert John and Nelson appears frequently
He on one page charges Thos. Stewart with
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

sack of potatoes. In another place ho :
lsares me 800 dollars.n "'l'A
1t was evidently the intention Of ~
son who buried the book to conccalit ~ : p
pocket Of the linen coat was found 'u a
large pair Of combs (horn) which sbpt i, 'e7
other. In one Of these combs was e.. - tas
few red hairs combed from the wbiskero ,ouea !
which infer that the owner must have h., h.
red hair or whiskers. u.
A thorough search by our citizens ba, h.
made for the body Of the supposed mprd'. I,
man, but up to this time without spcco..
That there has been foul play in some n :
| have not shadow Of doubt and bono ~i'r
will take some notice Of the matter IN nv !%
paper as it may be the means of tbro!!o'R !oR
some light on this mysterious affair pg
spectfully Yours. LIB LEAK "S
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
HOOKS AND STATIONERY.

j. J. LECOUNT, Successor to Lecouni q
Strong,) Wholesale and Retail Dealer %
BOOKS, STATIONERY, PERIODICALS, NETs
PAPERS, &c. a.,
Montgomery ST., San Francisco.
Has now in store, and offers to the Trade at slgs
advance on New York cost large and comps"
| assortment of
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOKS, in 81
the different departments of Literature Sianaaa
Poetlcal, Scientific and Miscellaneous WORKS
which additions are constantly being made. II
Law AND MEDICAL BOOKS, comprising "
the standard works A large and well assoES'
stock will be found constantly in store.
CHEAP PUBLICATIONS of every descrlpaoj,
in various languages, All the new works reeel'~
as soon as issued from the various publishing hol'7
in the United States.
STATIONERY Of all kinds, embracing the hhS
French, English and American manufacture.
j. J. L. is Special Agent for California, for ~
Eastern Newspapers aud Periodicals, which en-
late in this State, among which are the Bow.
Journal for California, n. o. Delta, Courier g. g.
Etats Unls, Cincinnatt Commercial, Missouri "a n
publican, ~ Y. Herald Tribune, &c., together W.
all the other leading papers published In tasA
lantic States and Europe. D.,
The BOOK-BINDING, BLANK-B0OK nlana-
turing, and LITH0GRAPHIC departments y. |,
nected with the establishment are as compis"n -
any in the United States and all orders will be I"
cuted with neatness and dispatch.
SPECIAL AGENTS residing in New Yorh =,
Europe keep the house constantly suppliea W,
every kind OF goods pertaining to the traaer = =
viii attend to all orders for rare and valuable bos@
not obtainable in this markcs. -,
The attention of the Trade respectfully socs,'' soss
feb2sls:sm ], ]. LECQuAr'
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
For Sale or Rent.

A s the undersigned ia desirous of changingt,
n business, he now offers his ranch for sale O
rent. This ranch is situated about three fourth C
mile east OF Volcano, in the valley of Supi
Creek. There are about twenty five acres unig
fence, with dwelling, out houses, &c. For part;g.
lers, call on the premises.
THOMAS CARPENTER
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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
DISSOLUTION

NOTICE is hereby given, that the co-partners,
i existing between Titus 4 Kingsley, has m
day, been mutually Dissolved. All those indebted
to the firm, will please call and make immedl,a
settlement The business will continue under h
style ef Coleman Titus, at the old stand, vhs,,
we will be pleased to see our old customers HOP
ing by strict attention to there wants, to mer.I
liberal share OF their patronage.
Tits j. KINGSLEY
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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

AN Hour DAY.-Andrew johnson. the
present reelected Governor of Tennessee at
the age of thirty was a journeyman tailor.
and could neither read or write" Sensible
OF Ignorance, be had his wife read to him
while he was at work and she at leisure--and
one hour each day she taught him his letters
and the use of the pen lie constantly i'm.
proved his one hour day, although very poor
and lily able to spare the time; and little
over two years ago, and at the age of forty.
was made Governor of Tennessee by large
majority.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
Notice

rs hereby given that DR.. VIM. SHARP, of Jss.
Ison, has been appointed by the Board of Sups.
visors, County Physician in and for said county
All INDECENT sick persons entitled to the benefits q
an Act entitled an Act to provide for the init
gent sick, approved April llth, 1885," ere reqGr
ed to make application to said physician foE The
benefits of the same.
fee 23 ls-ln
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
GARDEN a FRUIT SEEDS.

E'RESH Shaker and California Garden ana Flow
L er Seeds-growth of 1855. Also Peach, Plum.
Cherry, Damson, Grape Cutting strawberry Plants
Apple, Pear, Timothy and Clover Seeds, DC, fr
sale in quantities TO suit the trade and Gardensun
G. p. Il A. MORRILLS
Drug Store, next door to Nationil House, VolcalS
feb29 III
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
NOTICE.

A LECTURE will be delivered at Mahoney Hil
n on Saturday, (to-day) Evening the 23d ias
at early candle lighting. for the benefit OF a Blind
.Man. SUBJECT: Elooution and Reading viii
illustrations from favorite authors. Amittance ir
All are invited to attend.
Volcano February 22d 1856
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

CHICKEN s."-Last Sunday Mr..
Ayres laid--that is to say, Mr. Ayers depos-
aea a monstrous hen-egg on our table, the
first experiment of young pullet totally un-
accustomed to the business The egg meas
ures--in circumference, longitudinally: SEEM
ingly out Of all proportion with any reasona-
BILE intentions of the fowl A friend of ours.
who is something of an ornithologist, pro
nounces it iapsas hague. Mr.. Ayers has
lately introduced among his fowls the f" Pat
ent Back Action Hen-Persuader," advertised
in the haickerJocser Magazine; and through
carelessness in the management of the ma
chines, this devoted pullet was victiinized -
We have forwarded the vegetable to "OlC
Block" of Grass Valley, to whom the caus,
Of the phenomenon will be as plain as tn,
nose on his face. "0ld Block viii speedil,
forward the egg to the Legislature to be Sc
under the member who never rises TO
point OF order;" and # not Matched out b.
the end of the session, it will be put unde
i Senator Flint, after his aert election; an,
should he have occasion to leave the nest. tn,
egg is to be returned to the coroner of Serr
county, who will thcreupon cause twelve mel
to sit on it.-Sierra Citizen.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
Arrival Of the Sierra Nevada.

The Nicaragua steamer, Sierra Nevada, ar
rived at San Francisco Thursday evening, at
half past o'clock, p NJ She brings $50
passengers, As of whom are women. She re-
ports every thing quiet in Nicaragua
Great preparations are being made for
the spring campaign in the Crimea. Peace
negotiations are still in progress.
DOMESTIC.
Nothing Of moment was done in Congress
on the 2lst and 22d of January On the
23d the democratic caucus was excited and
tempestuous. Mr.. Richardson declined, and
Mr.. Orr was nominated for Speaker by a
large majority. Howell Cobb wanted to run
Mr.. Richardson anyhow, but was ovcrruled.
Mr.. C. insisted on the re-afirmance OF the
platform. The plurality plan of organizing
was voted down in the caucus by only 81 TO
80 votes
The southern Americans have had meet
ing, and resolved to stick to Fuller. They
would go Gov Smith, of Virginia, but not
Mr. Orr on the Richardson platform Some
of them will vote for Orr if the plurality rule
is adopted
The anti-Nebraska men also held caucus
and resolved TO stick to Banks.
Mr.. Orr's nomination, it is thought, will
not facilitate the organization.
The platform was re-afirmed to vindicate
Mr. Richardson's Withdrawal
The southern X. Ms viii not all go Orr,
so the triangular fight will continue
WASHINGTON, Jan 25
A message from the President, relating to
Kansas affairs, was received and read to-day
in the Senate.
In the House, while the Clerk was calling
the roll, the Door-keeper announced a mes
sage from the President.
Mr. Campbell, Of Ohio objected to its re-
ception, and q sudden excitement sprang up
and much trouble ensued.
Mr. Stevens, of Georgia, moved that the
message be received and demanded the pre-
yious question, which was sustained
The result of the l24th ballot was, Banks,
95; Orr, 6s; Fuller, 20; Bcaud, 5, and
Campbell, of Ohio 3; scattering 5.
The Presidents message was then received
and laid on the table, and the House ad-
journed
Mr.. Buchanan writes that he will resign
his mission on the 18th Of February, whether
his successor be nominated or not If not,
be will appoint Mr. Cambell, Consul at Lon
don. As there is at present no Secretary Of
Legation at that Court, this proceeding may
further embarrass our relations with England,
as the subject Of Mr.. Champions recall will
be occupying the attention of Lord Pslmers-
ton at this time
HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 81.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

sa5- We have been requested to publish
the following communication taken from the
Burlington, Iowa, Hawk-Eye. The object
in having it published here is to gain, if pos
sible, information relating to the departure Of
the deceased and who accompanied him, &c
Amy person knowing anything of the circum-
stance will please communicate the same to
Mr.. Jno. ID. Page, of this place.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
Paw Up.

DERSONS indebted to the undersigned are motif.
L ed to pay up without fur. .her delay, and THEREBY
save costs. Accounts will be found with james
Tullock on top Of the hill above the Baptist Churs
j. w. GO0DIN
feh L..
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

APPRoPRIATE-yERY.-O refined, accom-
plished and intelligent friends of Volcano,
will celebrate the birthday of the Father Of
his Country, in most becoming manner;
that is to say, there will be q Mexican and
bull fight; then a bull and bear fight will
follow, and then the citizens win be allowed
to "pitch in" promiscuousy and take a
round at old Hol" Without doubt the
celebration will be numerously attended by
the "upper tens" of the would-be city Of
Volcano Sentinel
Wont you come over and take hand in the
pitch in part Of the programme?
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

VEGETATION recent warm, genial
weather has caused the grass to start. Grass
valley, (Mr. Pratts farm) covered with a
beautiful carpet of green, presents an appear.
ance really refreshing and delightful to the
eye Of the beholder.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
DIED.

In this place on the 18th, inst, Nh. Alrsr,
VouRET, aged SO years
In Sacramento, last Monday morning, at o'cloel
Of congestion Of the brain, CYRus b. LavTs[
Printer, formerly of Nashua, New Hampshire. h,
recently Of Diamond Springs, California, aged h
years
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

pe- We have received the first number of
the La Sale Press, published by CHARLES
BoYNToN & Co, at La Sale, Illinois. Mr..
B. is well known in this county, and has the
best wishes Of large circle Of friends for
his welfare in his new location
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

New PAPER.-We have received the first
number of the California Mining Journal,
published at Grass Valley, Nevada county,
by w. b. Ever. The paper is devoted ex-
clnsiYelY to mining and mining interests.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

DRUNKEN Scarcely day pass
es but what one or more Indians may be seen
staggering through our streets. The penalty
for giving them liquor is pretty severe one,
and we are assured by our officers that they
will prosecute any who are found selling these
miserable creatures liquor.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

MEIGes.-It is rumored, says the EreHing
Journal, that Mr.. MeiggS has written a letter
to a citizen of San Francisco, expressing his
willingness to return, if he can be assured
his freedom, when he will make astounding
disclosures in relation to frauds perpetratcd
by persons now resident among us.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

APPoISrMENr-Mr Kline, of Aqueduct
City, has been appointed, by the Board Super
viscrs Justice of the Peace, for this Town
ship, in place of Mr.. Harding, resigned
Mr.. X. will open an Office in this town next
week.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

rg- The Sentinel speaking of the com
mittee on Counties and County Boundaries,
says
ave do not know of whom this Commit
tee is constituted but we sincerely hope the
gentlemen composing it will act like men OF
sense and judgment"
They have; and last Monday reported in
favor of bill submitting the removal of the
county-seat to a vote of the people.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

ATLANTIC PApERs-Messrs. Page & Cam
eron supplied us with full files Of Atlantic
papers brought by the last steamer. These
young gentlemen are always kind and accom-
moding to the printers.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

GooD.- Todlebeen," we are glad to learn,
has struck good diggngs in Clapboard Gulch.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

DIsrRIcT CoURr-The District Court, (5th
judicial district) Judge Creanor on the bench
is In session at jackson. Sixty-three cases
on the calender.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

Has- There is nothing Of moment transpi-
ring in this region at the present time. The
miners are lying idle waiting for water"
and general stagnation in business is the re-
suit. How long this state of affairs is to last
we are not prepared to say, but from appear
ances we hope it won't be a great while
The water in the canal, has reached point
within few miles of this place. and by good
luck and proper management it may reach
the hills which surround our town in the
course of next week
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

pJ- The Pacific Express Company have
placed us under renewed obligations for their
attentions to this Office
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

Ra- The late earthquake, says the CAron-
icle, had the effect to bring several ladies out
of the wrong rooms in one Of the fashionable
hotels in San Francisco. "Should'nt won
der
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

S<s- The Board of Supervisors of this
county have been in session for the last two
weeks, and large amount of business has
been transacted. The Board has made the
annual settlement with the various county
officers. Their report viii be published soon,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

Ray The committee on Counties and Coun-
ty Boundaries, in the Assembly, have re-
ported in favor of an Act submitting the
question of the removal of the county-seat of
this county, to a vote of the people.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

nes- Hon. j. b. WELLER will please ac-
cept our thanks for valuable Public Docu-
ments received per last steamer.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

aar There were no less than eleven balls
ia this county. last night.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

Fou1. DEALINGS. To show how desperate
the Volcano hirelings are becoming, we have
but to mention the fact that they have inter-
cepted portion of the " Remonstrances"
sent by the people of this county TO the
Legislature. A majority of the legal voters
of Amador county have demonstrated against
a removal of the county-seat, and their will
and Measure has been banked by the vilainy
and artifce of few individuals. The Re-
monstrances" were sent from this place, per
Pacific Express, more than week ago, and
have not yet reached the Capitol. Who can
explain the mystery? Have the Volcano
members raised enough money to bug the
EXPRESS company, or has the Express box
been waylaid and the documents extracted!
If the latter, aehO has perpetrated the vile
outrage? These are questions for some one
to answer--who will do it? The whole mat
ter wears a mysterious and suspicious appear
ance. and the people demand that the truth
shall be ascertained - Sentinel.
We copy the above paragraph from the
last number of the Seatinsl, to show our
readers what man will dc when he knows
that he has got the bad end of bargain
Our little friend does not believe word
Of the above article. The truth is our Jack
son neighbors failed to get as many genuine
signatures to the "Remonstrance" as they ex-
,ected. and now turn round and accuse the
rood citizens of this place Of theft bribery,
&c. Bad argument, that.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

Il~ Mr.. Farley, as well as the Volcano
Committee, know as well as we do that II
great majority Of the LEGAL VoTERs of Am
ador county are opposed to a removal, at the
present time, and he should be cautious hoac
be proceeds in the matter Seatiael.
There's another "crusher7 for you, Mr..
Farley.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

JAIL BIRDs.-Ihe hen-coop (facetiously
styled jail by some people,, situated under
the wooden shell at jackson digniGed with
the appellation of court house, is pretty well
filed up at the present time A number of
" hrds' have been incarcerated recently, and
the cry is still they come"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

The EARrHoUAKE-0n the outside of to-
days paper will be found full account Of
the earthquake which occurred at San Fran
cisco on the 10th.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
MARRIED.

Thursday evening, Feb. II, by Rev. c XIV,
to Mr.. JAMES CREIGHTON and Miss Z. A. nav
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

In another column will be found the ad-
vertisement of Mr.. Charles Stickler lie Of
fers the Fashion Billiard Saloon for sale.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

In thirty counties Of this State there are
two hundred and fifty-one saw mills
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

SPuNKY.-Walker has refused to longer re-
cognise the United States Minister to Nicar-
augua, because Parker II. French was not
received at Washington.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23


COUNTY SEAr-The bill authorizing the
people of Amador county to vote on the
question Of the removal Of the county-seat,
passed the Assembly last Tuesday. Below
we give the ayes and nays.
AYEs-Andrews, Batchelder, Blackburn,
Borland, Bowe, Brunton, Brush Bynum,
Carter, Cone, Covarrubias, Davis, Dick, Dus-
tin, Gage, CASTOR, Halle, Hawes, Heald,
Heiskall, Holland Hoover, Hunter Kelley,
Kendrick, Lamon, Lewis, Mcdonald Moul-
throp, Pugh Rathburn, Reed ,Seick, Shearer,
Sherrard, Stephenson, Sterritt, Stout, Swan,
Turner, Upton, Van DuSen, Williams, Win
sor, Winston, Mr.. Speaker-44.
NoEs--Beatty, Bull, Brent, Callbreath,
Gray, Hunt, Kendrick, Mcfarland, Pearson,
Wagner, Welch, White, Wholer--l3.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23
BIRTHS.

In Volcano, Feb. 22d, the Wife ofH G. sxr1p
a son.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

ArTENroY--We would call the attention
of the members of the Legislature, as well
as Of our readers, generally, to the report of
the Grand Jury of this county This Jury
was composed of men from all parts of the
county. Volcano was alike represented there.
- Sentinel.
To the mind of the editor of the Sentinel
the county seat question was fully settled by
the last grand jury empannelled in this coun-
ty. Whether it is the duty of the grand
jury to inquire into the expediency of re-
moving the county seat or not we leave the
the people to Judge; but of one thing we are
certain-not man from Volcano was on
that jury.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

R0- The Supreme Court has decided, in
the case of the Sheriff of San Francisco
county, that the Sheriff is the legal tax col
lector, and his assessments valid, contrary to
the decision of Judge Norton.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

heS- Fresh garden seeds may be had at
Hanford & Downs, and also at the drug store
Of Morrill, & Co., Main street At the latter
place we noticed variety Of grape cuttings,
strawberry plants, &c Our citizens had bet
ter avail themselves of this opportunity, and
plant their grounds with these delicious fruits.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 81.
Henry S. Magraw, Democrat, has been
elected Treasurer of S tate Of Pa.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

Buchanan, the eminent American trage-
dian, while playing Richard III at Sacramen-
to- short time ago, rendered passage in
the tragedy, thus:
"Oif with his head So (here he made q
desperate thrust, much for Buckingham"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

The CASE OF CorrlL.-The old man Cottil,
indicted for the murder of young Cole, in
Volcano was to have had his trial at the pre-
sent term of the District Court. We learn,
however, that he is very sick, and will not
probably recover.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-02-23

j. J. LECOUNT, Successor to Leeounl
y Strong) Wholesale and Retail Dealer 4
BOOKS, STATIONERY, PERIODICALS, NEHs
PAPERS 6c AZ
Smyrna times., 1856-01-23
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