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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

BENEFITS OF ADvERrsING.--The New York
correspondent Of a Philadelphia paper tells
the following story:
" Let me mention little incident illustra-
tive Of the advantage of advertising-an in
stance showing that bread cast upon the wa
ters WILL return even though after the lapse
of many days. A gentleman from Richmond
who deals largely in jewelry, came on to this
city few days since to buy goods, bringing
with him little son, whom he was about to
place at boarding school, While sitting in
their room, at the Astor, the boy, who was
playing with the fragment of newspaper,
asked his father what was the meaning Of
self-winding' 1t was explained, when it ap
peared that the child had been reading an
advertisement of new style of watch, which
wound with out key, and called selfwind
ing watches. That same afternoon the writel
accompanied the gentlemen alluded to to the
house designated in the advertisement, where
he purchased nearly three thousand dollars
worth Of goods, and probably become their
permanent customer. o, We of little faith
who cannot afford to advertise, how can ye
be SO blind? There are many instances, il
they could be authenticated, where a few
dollars have reaped return fully as splendid
as the one | have just cited"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

A Georgia correspondent relates the follow
ing of one of their Hard Shell preachers
Two of them were in the same pulpit togeth-
er. While one was preaching, he happened
to say, when Abraham built the ark The
one behind him stroyc to correct his blunder
by saying out loud, Abraham Warnt there
But the speaker pushed on, needless Of the
interruption, and only to repeat still more de-
cidedly, i say, when Abraham built the ark
And l say cried the other, Abraham tcarn't
there The Hard Shell was too hard to be
beaten down in this way, and addressing the
people, exclaimed with great indignation !:
II say Abraham was thar, or thar ABours ~
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26
l. HouGHTALIse.l [w. II. PHILBRIcK.
HARDWARE. STOVES. &c.

4 'hh Subscribers would respectfully inform the
citizens of Volcano and surrounding country
tnas they have formed a Copartnership, and have
9w on hand at their store next door to the Empire
io'ei' the largest and most complete stock Of
IfHDW.dRE, STOYES, TLNW.aRE, SC,
ser offered in this place. Our stock of STOVES
<S.n peen selected with particular care, and are
raapted to the season.
,t ulr assortment of H.fRDWARE embraces eve
H. nng mat is usually kept in an establishment OF
3erms. "eH We o"ei on sA' Nio's ii"e'" vi
a IN una Coppersmithing, all kinds done to order
'"e shortest notice. Give us a call
nor - HOUGHTALING 4 PHILBRICK.
' 10 Am
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

The LoRD's PRAYER.-A friend tells us an
anecdote of Booth, the great tragedian, which
we do not recollect TO have seen in print
1t occurred in the palmy days Of his fame
before the sparkle Of his great black eye had
been dimmed by that bane of genius strong
drink. Booth and several friends had been
invited to dine with an old gentleman in Bal
tlmore of distinguished kindness, urbanity
and piety. The host, though disappearing
OF theatres and thcatre-going, had heard so
much of Booths remarkable powers, that
curiosity to see the man had in this instance,
overcome all his scrupes and prejudice. AT
ter the entertainment was over, lamps light
ed, and the company re-seated in the drawing
room, some one requested Booth, as a partic-
ular favor, and one which all present would
doubtless appreciate, to read aloud the
Lords Prayer. Booth expressed his ready
willingness to afford them this qualification,
and all eyes were turued expectantly upon
him. Booth rose slowly and revereutly from
his chair. 1t was wonderful to watch the
play of emotion which convulsed his counte-
nance. He became deathly pale, and his
eyes, turned Temblingly upward, were wet
with tears. AS yet he had not spoken
The silence could be felt 1t became abso-
lutely painful, until at last the spell was bro
ken as if by an electric shock, as his rich
toned voice, from white lips, sylabled forth,
Our Father who art in Heaven" &c, with
pathos and fervid solemnty that thrilled all
hearts. He finished That silence contin-
ued. Not voice was heard or q muscular
move in his rapt audience until, from re-
mote corner Of the room, subdued sob was
heard, and the old gentleman. (their host)
stepped forward, with streaming eyes and
tottering frame, and siezed Booth by the
hand "Sir," said he in broken accents,
"you have afforded me pleasure of which
my future life will feel grateful am an old
man, and every day, from boyhood to the
present time thought | had repeated the
Lords Prayer, but have never heard it be-
fore-never." You are right" replied
Booth; "to read that prayer as it should be
read has cost me the severest study and labor
for thirty years, and | am far from being yet
satisfied with my rendering of that wonder
full production. Hardly one person, in ten
thousand comprehends how much beauty,
tenderness and grandeur can be condensed in
a space so small and in words so simple
That prayer of itself sufficiently illustrates
the truth of the Bible, and stamps upon it
the seal Of Divinity"
4. So great was the effect produced (says our
informant, who was present, that conversa-
ton was sustained but short time longer in
subdued mouosyllables, and almost entirely
ceased; and soon after at an early hour, the
company broke up and retired to their seve
raj homes, with sad faces and full hearts
Chicago Tribune.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26
rss~ The other day a small bov came tea

nas~ The other day small boy came tear
ing round corner, with his rags auttering
in the wind his face smeared with molasses,
and shingle aourishing in his hand, while
he was shouting to another boy, about the
size of a pepper-box, who stood nearly a
quarter of mile down the street," 0,
Bill Bill! get as many boys as ever you can
and as many shingles as ever you can, and
come up the street, round the corner, as soon
as ever you can, for there's great big large
hogsit of 'lasses busted on the pavement
busted all to smashp
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

ANEcooTE OF DARAsHUKoH- -Darashukoh
the son of Shahjahan, was exceedingly fond
of birds. Once he caused it to be proclaimed
throughout the city that whoever had hunt
ing bird, or one that excelled in flying or fight
ing or singing should the next morning present
himself at court. This was joyful news to
bird fanciers, who made great preparations
accordingly. Having practised their birds
in flying fighting, and singing, they went to
the prince at the hour he had appointed with
much ceremony. A sight seer, in order to
gain admission to the spectacle, shut up a crow
in cage, and, covering it with a rich cloth
followed the Others The birds of all the
rest had been uncovered and exhibited
Each individual had spoken the praises of his
own, and had received a price for it. At
last the turn of the sight seer came. There.
upon he was greatly perplexed, SO that the
people took the cage from his hand, removed
the covering, and displayed to the prince the
crow. When he saw it, the prince burst into
a laugh, and said, "Masterl you have seen
and heard the value of the birds of all these
men; now tell us the value Of yours The
fellow stood still with folded hands, and re-
piled, Your noble highnessl some of these
birds excel in flying, some in fighting, some
in singing; mine is excellent only in impu
dence." Darashukoh was so pleased with his
ready answer that he bought his crow along
with the other birds, giving for il larger
sum than for any Of the rest
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

The EMPEROR OF FRANcE.-Faith in his
star is his all-dominating conviction. Louis
XII had not firmer reliance on his leaden an
gels than Louis Napolean on certain "lucky
penny" he got from Norwood gipsey, rep
resentieg herself as the granddaughter Of
that zngaro who foretold that Josephine
would be an empress Describing his acqui-
sition Of that enchanted coin, one day, shortly
after his escape from Ham, when very dis
consulate looking man about town here, and
being asked what he thought would become
Of himY he replied, he had not the smallest
doubt the prediction Of the fortnne-teller
would be fulfilled, that he should become en-
peror of France, the arbiter of Europe, and
die by the hand of a womanl How redic-
ulousl you exclaim. Well, is it any more
so than his whole career for the last seven
years would have sounded, if spoken Of as O
thing of possibility seven years ago?-Lirer,
pool Albion.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26
p~SsoRISG.-Old Hicks was an awfu

ba5-SNORING.-Old Hicks was an awful
snorer. He could be heard farther than a
blacksmith's forge; but his wife became SO
accustomed to it, that it soothed her to re-
pose. They were very domestic couple
never slept apart for many years. At length
the old man was required to attend court some
distance The first night after his departure
his wife never slept a wink, she missed the sno-
ring The second night passed away in the
same manner without sleep. She was getting
into very bad way, and probably would have
died, had it not been for the ingenuity Of the
servant girl. She took the oo6ee-miA into her
mistress's chamber, and ground her to sleep al
once.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26
r III o Y, NJ. ID.
Dentist.

&c Permanently located in Volcano,
CysSy having comfortable and convenient
- Office, with all the necessary Istrn-
pene, Tools and appliances, will do any kind OF
ork mat pertains to the profession of Dentistry,
y manner which shall give entire satisfaction, or
}he money refunded.
Arlilcial teeth inserted on Gold Plate or Pivot,
fs ,ae case may require. Teeth plugged with Pure
ppu, or extracted. Children's Teeth regulated
men necessary; and all diseases of the GUNS. 1.-THE
~ o 9 which is called scurvy Of the Gums) cured
~ No FAY. Chloroform administered If desired.
1a- Terms reasonable. -sa1
oct q o.,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26


A BRIGHT IDEA.-The London Post thinks
there is no doubt we (the English) might
find most valuable irregular troops in the
North American Indians; not as fighting
men, but as scouts. The stealthy character
of their own system of war would fit them
admirably for the task of watching the en-
emy, and not movement could escape their
vigilance. 1t is worthy of note, that Of the
four great actions which have taken place
since our troops landed in the Crimea, two
have partaken largely of the character OF
surprises and very many Of the dsadvan-
tages arising from want Of preparation would
have been obviated in both cases had body
of red men been prowling during the night
in the valley of the Tchernaya." An excel
lent suggetion What will you give them
for Russian scalpsl-the same price you did
for the scalps Of Americans during the Rev
olutionary War? o Johny, Johny! you have
much to learn in your old age, and among
the first things you must master, is humanity
1t will never do for you to talk of Russian
barbarity and the enlistment Of savages il
the same breath.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

SEVEN BORN FooLs.-The angry man
who sets his own house on Gce that be may
burn his neighbor's.
The enyious man--who cannot enjoy life
because Others do.
The robber-who, for the consideration of
a few dollars, gives the world liberty to hang
him.
The hypochondriac-whose highest hap
pinesS consists in rendering himself miser-
able
The jealous man--who poisons his own
banquet and then eats it.
The miser-who starves himself to death
in order that others may feast.
The slanderer--who tells tales for the sake
Of giving his enemies an opportunity of prov.
ing him liar
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

A YANKEE TAKEN Ix.--An ingenious
down easter, who has invented a new kind of
Love Letter Ink" which he had been SELL
ing as safeguard against all actions for
breach Of promise of marriage, inasInuch as
it entirely fades from the paper in two months
after date was recently done brown by a
brother downeaster, who purchased one hun
dred boxes Of the article, and gave his note
for ninety days. At the expiration Of the
time, the ink inventor called for payment,
but, on unfolding the strip, found nothing but
piece of blank paper. The note had been
written with his own ink
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

seedy Sentimental Gent, singing" Were
my bosom as false as thou deem'st it to ben
Watchman-Come, none o. that ere; you
know you haint got no bosom on, nor shirt
neither. So stop your bowling, or away you
go. The neighbors says its wuss than cats.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

The Lancet, or some other equally edifying
paper on the subject of human food, SAYS
that large quantities of sausages are made of
horse-hesh. A friend of ours says he believes
it, as he invariably has the night mare when
he has eaten them for supper
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26
AxEcDorE OF FRANKLIN Benjamin Frank

ANEcDoTE OF FFRASKLIN.--Benjamin Frank
lin was called on by committee appointed
to collect subscriptions towards building a
church in or near the city of Philadelphia.
The committee was introduced to him in his
study, and, after paying their respects, handed
him the subseription-paper, soliciting him to
commence the same, being desirous he should
be the first to contribute, with view to in
fluence others-he being at that time presi-
dent of the Supreme Executive Council of
the State of Pennsylvania. The doctor
took the paper, read the heading, and wrote,
Benjamin Frankiin-Jfre pounds hard money,
as il was called, was very scarce, and paper
money at a dscount), and handed the paper
back. The gentlemen looked at the amount
then at each other, and at the doctor, they
still holding the paper in their hands
"What is the matter, gentlemen? Have
made mistaken "Why, your excellency
we were rather surprised at the smallness of
your donation" "Let me see again. and
taking the list in his hand, Immediately wrote
opposite his five pounds "paper money! and
handed them five pound bill of the State
of Pennsylvania saying: Every man is
.ha best Judge of what he can give, and
wish to give 10 false impression. He that
gives more than he can a.Tord, is fool."-
The committee left, wishing rather nat ne
should have written fifty pounds and not paid
one shilling, rather than write five pounds
and pay it.-N y Picaynne.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

A celebrated hangman in England, showing
the gallows attached to Newgate, observed
to the bystanders that he had hung twenty
persons on it at one time Some one sugges-
ted that it was to small
30, no, bless you, twenty-five people could
swing on that very comfortable"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

nay- Certain newspaper editors in Cleve-
land having advertised that they would send
a copy Of their paper gratis for one year to
the person who would SEND them club of
ten. received the Ten spot Of elHb, from a
yonpg lady in the country
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

nay "There's our Gershom," said Mr..
Shelton, he must go of to the city, to get
bis living by his wits" HH
"Well, how did he make out p asked O
friend.
"Ahp said the old man, with sigh, tap
ping his forehead Significantly "hs failed FOL
want Of capitsl"' ifai faa -
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[ NUMBER Ia.

WAR INvESTIoSs.-An American ene;-
neer recently arrived, it is said at st. Peters
burgh with cannon of his invention, eapa-
BILE of doing tremendous damage The en-
peror had ordered The invention to be tested.
The range Of this gum which Is oblique, is
declared to be more than four thousand
metres, which, if true, would exceed anything
hitherto known A new musket is also spo-
ken of jacob, the inventor Of the subma-
rne Internal machine, has, it is said, discov-
cred the means Of throwing congreve rockets
and other projectiles to an enormous distances
and great success is expected from them,
against the fleets. The foundry Of st. Peters
burgh has been placed at his disposal for
experiments.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

MARRIAoE.-A singular sort of union was
consumated on board Of the Arabia, on her
upward trip from Boonville last Saturday.
A lady took passage on the deck for some
point above; she had been attending the fair
and had exhausted all her means but small
pig and fifteen cents. AT the same place, q
gentleman got on, rather older than the
woman, but not too old to marry. The second
clerk seeing the prospect rather gloomy for
his passage money induced the two to splice,
which they did in proper form. Immediately
after the wedding" a bill was handed to the
groom for bis wife's passage, which he paid.
Harrington Mo- Express.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

We were at a coored meeting the other
day, when one Of the audience, being excited,
cried out, as is not uncommon in negro meet
ings, "Glory"
Ditto, brother 'cried an earnest voice from
the other side Of the house.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

p1- | hope they're right, these Miller
ites," said Jones. "If the world burns IN.
on the 10th, ] shall be just FIVE hundred dol
lars richer, for in that case, old Smith can't
collect that note due on the goth, of course. y
Jones contemplated locking himself up in
his "Salamander Safe" on the day spoken of.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

"Now, Charley, my boy, there's bottle
Of wine that's forty years old"
Forty years. BY Joye, Pm astonishedl'
why. because it is SO oldgn
No. Jack; but to find it SO small of its
age : 10
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

r9- When young man eonfdentially
tells you that such and such young lady
"has no heart" you may be sure that he has
been trying it on and has failed in making q
favorable impression
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

30 sprightly little boy, jumping about
loquitor. 20, cricky. crimmyi Amt hap.
py! Here's the dentist is coming tomorrow.
and pa has promised me sixperce fer ever
tooth THAT have pulI out,p IL
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

AALfEE HoUSE-BuTrE Cry
}E:i1 ne Undersigned has opened the above Hotel
80 ana soiieits share Of public patronage.
Rp,,, c., MALTEE CHIEF.
. my NOV. yth. 3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26
Store for Sale.

j ~ SSaeslraole ocation on Stony Point, Volcano
tuans Present owners being about to leave for the
or aac s states, offer to sell on reasonable terms
s,.n ,1r'ner particulars apply at the Store
.. A. BUTTERFTELD 4 co.
2tf
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

There is printing Office in Paris capable
Of printing the Lords prayer in three hun
red different languages
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26

Tomorrow.
Whate'er the grief that dims the eye,
Whate'er the cause of sorrow,
We turn us to the weeping sky,
And say we'll smile tomorrow.
And when from those we love we part,
From hope we comfort borrow,
And whisper to our aching heart,
Wen meet again tomorrow.
But when tomorrow comes, It's still
An image Of to-day;
Still tears our heavy eyelids fill;
Still mourn we those away.
And when that morrow too is past,
CA yesterday of sorrow,)
Hope, smiling, cheats MS to the last
With visions Of tomorrow.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26
". Harding,
HORACE SMITH, lJANEs-H. HARD,
Smith q Hardy,

lrToRSEYs AND couNsELLoRs AT LAW, sAcRA-
MENTo, CAL.
{IILL attend to causes in the Supreme Court,
Nv and in all the courts of Sacramento and ad-
bning counties
between End and 81.
nov 3 Q 3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26
Falling Asleep of Summer.
BY MRS. }. H. THOMAS.


While the dreamy brow of Summer
On the Autumn's bosom lay,
Spoke she, in drowsy murmur,
OF the sweet time passed away.
Like the misty gold Of dawning
Downward swept her wreathed hair;
While the lighter blush of morning
Fringed her eyelids broad and fair.
Sad her forehead was and sanity
With its wealth Of holy thought;
But the words she breathed so family
Were with passion underwrought.
For the glorious things she cherished,
When her life was all aglow;
For the loves that darkly perished,
Moaned she in her heavy woe.
Oh that dear life-waning, waning
Sadly to its gentle closel
Soft the Autumn's tender planning
Ger its dying music rose.
Sadly sweet her lingering kisses
On the lip of Summer lay,
Wooing from her perished blisses
Half her weary thoughts away.
Gentle bud and bloom she gathered
From those dear hands idle now:
And the chaplet, pale and withered,
Laid she from her shadowed brow
Then while all the light was shifting
Westward with the setting sun,
And the golden clouds were drifting,
Slowly drifting, on by one.
Till the last faint CLEAN went rushing
Through the shining gates afar,
And the dewy light was gushing
Softly from the evening storm.
Closer still tn DER wearied Summer
Clasped she to her plying breast;
And with sweetly-plaining murmur,
Soothed her to dreamless rest.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-26
Advertising.
w. AVER, M. ID.

omc0 two doors South of the Empire Hotel.
oct a. w
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wv ". GIFT.l [GEo. W. GIFT
WIN. w. GIFT & CO,
Bankers.
CORNER OF AND THIRD sTs., SACRAMENTO CAL
i )EALERS in Exchange, Gold Dust, State, City
~ and County Stocks
gs-Notss and Drafts Collected. -aT
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ASTRoJOGX.

A sToNEn1NG TO ALL.-hApANE MORROW, TIN
n seycnth daughter has natural ria tel pa al uresens
ard future events, and AL the Ito even re very
thoughts and will cause speedy marriages and sho "a IKE
oIa t,ge her those who are sersraed who viii enjoy The
greatest happiness cs matrimonial bisa All who wsh good
luck may ce for relief comfort ToDsandS have ey
pressed heir belief That she the wonderful sstroot
" ne word or hat has ever been known though prss
uces notnng but what IL reconcileate phosophera Ne
snge not satisfied 'G Browne rss between Cnnon an
Columbia. Gentlemen not admitted
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OF various kinda. &c. Also. saleabe Kinda
w g. MkLLoR, AUOTIONEER BY HOUG aTOH 4
w MRLINR-1bis day Jan. a. at lOh O'Clock at sales.
room, lis Nassau street, elegant cabinet Furniture French
plate pier and oval mirrors rich crystal vases French
oi,es mslcdeon, oil paintir rich Clocks books silver
ware, &C. II will sell above 70 satisfy mortgages
and advsEoes ard varied sortmea 1t rich
net furniture and house furnishing articles Cabinet furniture
rich brocss plush and hair cloth carved wood
cost $500; ladies' writing cabinets beuas and side
eieaeres sold ak and mahogany sdeboards SIX
6 each plain Library and secretary 6ookcssss
chairs and Gothic reception chairs furnish char
patent reclining chair covered In valued
together with an endless variety Of articles IN the
Psr ofores will be sold o'clock consisting superior
tened Of which cost $780, made OF New York.
and fully warranted tor two also TIL second hRu
panofors The trade country chants aud hotel
particularly invited attend Catalogues issued; goods
can be packed for shipping the premises. -
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Is4s 1850 1851. 1852 1853 1854 1885. 1856.
AuSnat., sl0. S Il 8

sThs first dividend was paid in May 1Sie.
The above total of 800 for years, which
speaks well for the Of Lake Superior Copper Min
ing In this certainly, and also have the Mime
Mine successful thus far, while others
will show their hand in due time
The report Of the Boston and Worcester Railroad Com
psny for the year ending Now 60 1885, shows tbs follow
snv reeult
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yIENRY IL LEEDS a co. AuCTIoNrERs HENRY n
III LEEDS 4 co. viii sell BY auction, ON Thursdsy Jan
a. 1850 al their gallery, No W Nassau street. II clock
and splendid collection Of anccnt and modern oil u,t
ngs comprising about two hundred psntlngs IN rich Lii
frames ConroIseurs would do well 70 attend this ale fhe
pictures cnn lie examined ono la ~ before the sae.
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A, BRoNCHrTra DYsPEP,

(NLAlHNOYANCE.-ASTHM BRONCHITI6 DYSPEP
~ Ella, liver and kidney complaints lumbago. sgus gor
LeurasA rheumAsrn female Weaknesses cured curebIc
Nervous weak and deblated ladies' should consult Mrs.
bAfts The great medical clsrvo,snt and healing ply sn
NMce lU Grtnd sree. Satisfactory esantUaoss gyen re-
,nerhSf, cT go ehar.c pase,