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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27
Senatorial.

The Dark-lanterners of Calaveras and Am
ador have nominated Chas H. Ellis, of the
former county, for State Senator; and We no.
tice that Stockton paper the Argus, puts
his election down as sure thing" Why,
Mr.. Argus, somebody has been selling you
most egregiously. The Ki-Yis of this dis
trict, we take it, only nominated Mr. Ellis for
amusement they certainly didn't calculate
that he would stand any possible show of sue
cess. WIN. b. NoRMAN-our true, tried and
faithful Senator--could give him start to
the first quarter pole, and then distance him
in the race But as both candidates are res
idents of Calaveras, we shall leave them, for
the present at least, to the kind attentions
and watchfuhess of our neighbor at Moke-
lumne Hill, the editor of the Chronicle
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27
Read and Think.


through .he foreign newspapers, about in
fluence and dnterference-ande especially about
British interference-in the affairs of the
United States Government We take the
following from an article in the London
Morning Chronicle, the organ of the British
Government, on the Presidential question::
1--WE SHOULD BE SORRY TO SEE
MR.. BUCHANAN ELECTED, Be
CAUSE HE Is IN FAVOR OF PRE-.
SERVING THE OBNOXIOUS INSTI-
TUTIONS AS THEY EXIST, AND
THE UNITY OF THE STATES
THERE Is NO SAFETY FOR EURO
PEAN MONARCHICAL GOVERN
UENT IF THE PROGRESSIVE SPIR-
TT OF THE DEMOCRACY OF THE
U. STATES Is ALLOWED TO sue
CEED. ELECT FREMONT, AND THE
FIRST BLOW TO THE SEPARATION
OF THE UNITED STATES is EFFEC-
TED"
There, you have it, from the British or
gan We shonld be sorry 10 see Mr.. Bu-
chanan elected because, forsooth, he is in favor
of The unity Of the Statesw With BU-
cHANAN, "Mere IS no safely for European
Monarchieal Government And again: If
you elect Fremont, "Me first hoao TO the sep
aratiOm Of the United States is e6ectedl"
Herein is presented question that should
be carefully and dispassionately considered by
the American people-native and naturalized
The Know Nothings charge upon the Democ-
racy that they are the foreign party because
they will not agree to disfranchise for twenty
one years those who leave European govern
mentS to settle in free America. They cite
the warnings Of Washington, and other fathers
of the Republic, against foreign inhu-
ence J" and attempt to play upon the credu-
lty of the people, by boldly and groundlessly
asserting that those patriots meant the men
who come to settle and live and die in Amer
ica, rather than the influence Of foreign gor-
ernments. The Democracy have always denied
this, and maintained that foreign influence, as
spoken of by Washington and Others had
sole reference to the influence of foreign or
monarchical governments upon American in
stitutons and the above extract furnishes
proof of their position, "strong as holy
writ" The Know Nothings denounce for
eigners, and essay to creates Native-American
prejudice against Buchanan, because they say
that if he is elected, it will be by foreign
votes while the British Government say that
if Buchanan is elected, "there IS no safety for
European monarchical government"
Without further remark, we are willing for
every man to determine for himself achich is
Ike foreign party. The FACTS cannot be set
aside or controverted
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27
All Sorts of Thins,


There are 10000 3 . tons of paper used
nually in the u So The X. Ms Of
dor go through the farce of pomins An
ticket Oct. 3D.. \. Walker has olocoa m
trail American ports save San Juan or1
town. :. Annual Agricultural Stat ~
San Jose Oct. 7th, 9Th, 9th and loh "
hear Of more new and rich quartz discou
at West Point. -. Annual expense Of IL.
s. Army, about sl8,ooo,Ooo, =. The R,'.., @
presses are very fearful that Bucbon,n -" |
elected. Well they may be / Con NJ
has withdrawn the troops from NomeT ~, IVY
indian Reservation. Chief Justice Hpnh y
Murray proclaims for the Democracy
22 lawyers and Is physicians in Orovina C M
same town has two theatres, but nary cb,.'
The Democratic Club at Fiddc,oms
rapidly increasing the number of its
bers. The Mormons at Salt Lako sns
great privation from want of provision.
The Hebrews hold Synagogue at Jac,,.
sept. aoth and Oct. lst-their regular Ne,
Year. Brigham Young says he will nLa,
the curse" who shall dare to trouble oDr y
his 10 wives L.. Ned Marshall is stumnr
Ohio for Buchanan and Breckenridge. Tb.l
old Charter Oak,' at Hartford, fell to tb.
ground Aug. 2lst. Taxable pronortr :.
San Francisco, $50, ,36s, 1854. \. The roro,
ton in China is still in full blast Go n;a
tails l.. Total treasure shipped from San
Francisco during September, 81, ,57O,su ls
-. The good work of forming Democ,,,i.
Clubs still progresses in the various proc,,.
of Amador county There are 25 fra.cro,,
buildings in Wcavervlle Sam Bron,,.
(the moneyed Sam is an independent cop3i
date for State Senator from San Fronci,.,
-. The doors of the Vigilance Com roo.
have been closed, and the sentineIs MI d
charged. =. Foote and Dibble have sma
diences to hear them in the upper counts
The value of real estate in Sacrament ..
lily increases. Camphene is held by sr.,-
lators, below, and sells at $3.50 per goIor
49,. Chicago Tribune says Buchanan new.
papers in Illinois, 81 Fillmore, one! Pie,
advertises that he will "sell" to settlers on HI,
grant in Amador h. Last year, England in
creased her debt 92l, 500, ,4O2. That is o.
deal of money b.. VIM. c. Pratt. ESQ. Ia.
sold the Grass Valley ranch to Mai. Her.
ford, of Indian Diggings. D.. The Sandwich
Islands are supplied with lumber from Puget
Sound =. . The son of Henry Clay. the son
of Daniel Webster, the son of VIM. Henri
Harrison all go for Buchanan I =. "A foolish
man named kennovan walked 100 consecutive
hours at Marysvile. . Kit Carson don't
support Fremont" knows him too welln
The Indians have been committing still fur.
ther murders at the north The n York
Tribune comedies Pennsylvania and Indiana
to Buchanan and Breckenridge.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

HORSE SroLEN-About ten days ago a
young man named VIM. Ratlf applied to
MeSsrs. Woolley & Patterson, Volcano, to
hire a horse to ride to Robinson's ranch. sta
ting that he would be back in the course of a
few houis. He was furnished with one of the
best in their stable but, Notwithstanding his
promise, has up to this writing, forgotten to
return either himself or the animal 1t has
been ascertained that he headed for Carson
Valley, and person has gone on in pursuit
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27
are all better off than Shakespeare poor fel-
low, whom the bard thus describes

are all better off than Shakespeare poor fel.
! low, whom the bard thus describes
"The man that hath no music in himself
And is not mov'd with concord of sweet sounds.
Is ht for treasons stratagems and spols;
The motions of his spirit are dull as night,
And his affections dark as Erebus--
Let no such man be trusted"
But will leave Shakespeare unucky wight
to the tender mercies of those present and
proceed at once to a brief explanation that
the occasion seems to demand. The report
has gained circulation that ours is an "oppo-
sition" band This is utterly without founda-
tion in fact, and | appeal to our acts, during
our brief existence as an association, to bear
me out in this assertion. 1t will not be de-
MED that all have the unquestionable right to
associate themselves together for the cultiva-
tion of instrumental music, and to offer their
services, when acceptable on public occasions
This, we hare done-and the very head and
front of our offending hath this extent, no
more" And again, it has been charged that
the " Amador Brass Band" is political in
sttution, subject to and governed by partizau
prejudice Now perhaps can best answer
this by stating the fact that notwithstanding
have been connected with the association
from the first, have not asked nor do
know the political sentiments orparty afiinties
OF those composing the band We have only
been in practice a short time, and l cannot
say much as to our capabilities; yet the pub
lie, the aohole public, and not any particular
party, may rest assured that we are at all
times open to an engagement" But
perhaps the breath of music
May prove more eloquent than my poor words"
After the band had played yankee Doo-
de-" Miss Jane Pierce favored the company
with delightful song, beautifully executed.
The presentation concluded, all present
were invited to join in dance, which was
kept up, with universal enjoyment to all, I'M
til the ''wee sma hours O. the morn" 1t was
the largest party ever assembled in Volcano.
During the night, an excellent supper was
served by Mrs. Emslie, of the Volcano
House.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27
Be Naturalized.

We would again remind those of our for
eign residents having their first but not their
second papers, that the DISTRICT CoURr will
commence in Jackson on the Third Mondag
in October. 1t is to this court you must APP
ply, and this will be your only chance before
the election. If you would resist the secret
political order that proposes to dsfranchise
each and every one of you for the period OF
twenty-one years-and afterwards hold you
ineligible to even the smallest office-get out
your papers while you may, and vote in solid
phalanx with the Democracy
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

TAKING 1T OUT.-We learn that the pu.
claims in Shirt Tail Bend are yielding mo-
handsomely-one of the companies, in pa
ticular, having struck the richest lead yet d
covered in the vicinity Of Volcano.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

DEMOCRATIC LIBERTY PoLE.-On Monday
and Tuesday last the Democracy of Volcano
erected pole on Union square, in front of
Mahoney Hall. Experienced hands managed
the affair; no accident or difficulty occurred.
Great credit is due to Messrs. Stuart, Pritch-
ard, Fry, Jewett, Hunt, Downs, Easter, and
others, to whom the Democracy are indebted
in this matter. Our glorious national ensign
floats gallantly from the top of the staff at
an elevation of upwards of 1870 feet When
the colors were hoisted, it made one feel like
repeating the beautiful and patriotic lines of
Capt. Cutter:
Tho many and bright are the stars that appear
In the flag by our country unfurl'd;
And the stripes that are swelling in majesty there
Like rain-bows adornng the world
Their light is unsullied as those in the sky,
BY deed that cur fathers have DONE
And they're leagued in true and as holy tie,
In that motto Of" MANY IN ONE"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

WHITE SLAvERy.-Geo b. Tingly is one
of the Republican Stumpers in California,
and it is said that should that party sue
ceed, he will be chosen next winter repre-
sentative in the United States Senate. Now
this same Geo. B. Tingy was the author of
the celebrated Coolie Bill However, we sup
pose the Republicans ignore all such unim-
portant matters as white slavery, so long as
thay have an opportunity to howl about the
servitude of a portion of the Kinky-headed
community Well, it's mere matter Of
taste-and smell
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

ADDITIONAL CLUBs.-Democrati Clubs, in
addition to those heretofore published, have
been organized at Butte City, Drytown, and
Aqueduct City. Names of officers will be
found on first page
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

BAII.-John Mahony's ball comes off on
Wednesday evening. Everybody and his
wife will be there-so there's no use in ask
ing people to turn out. 1t will be a ball " as
is" Tickets very reasonable.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

The wild hunt of the Know Nothins
Amador after the county nominations is Tef
ly amusing. They are following each 9th
from precinct to precinct, as though it wei
a matter of life and death to them. No Us
gentlemen-those soho receire the nOmindfic'
aoiH be The soora of.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

Too Coon TO BE LosT-A Democratic
neighbor of ours, (who is of the Hebrew
persuasion aad a Polander by BIRTH got off a
good one the other day on an individual who
is of opposite politics. Said the Polander
They've been taking another vote Fremont
had 1902; Fillmore So Fred. Douglass 80 /;
and Buchanan none" This delighted the
individual extremely, and he cried out, "good,
good where, where " to which the Poland
er quietly responded, "down at the State
Lunatic Asylum in Stockton" The indvd-
ual suddenly mizzled, and Our Hebrew friend
felt better than if he had just sold full suit
of clothing at" less than cost | pledge you
my honor"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

ANOTHER X. N EDITOR GONE OVER TO
Wadsworth, the founder and ed
itor of the Ptacerrih american newspaper,
at the masthead Of which he long ago placed
the names of Fillmore and Donelson, now
says he is "desirous of supporting Mr. FIRE.
mont for the Presidency" and therefore
draws out and sells out of the concern
Notwithstanding he has been one of the bit
terest X. Ms. in the State and one of the
most ardent supporters of Fillmore, we are
not surprised at this somersaut. He has,
within few years, occupied all imaginable
positions on the political chess-board and,
by-the-by, in this respect he strongly resem-
bles vast number of the present supporters
of both Fillmore and Fremont.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

SHAFFER's school commences Oct 10th
and il will be good one.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27


SHAMEFUL.-lt is with regret that we feel
compelled to record the fact that on Wednes-
day night, or rather on Thursday morning,
the transparency of the Fremont Club,
displayed at Mahoney Hall, was torn down
and destroyed Who committed the act, or
what the motive, we know not; but as a
matter of course it will be charged, and with
reason, TO the account of political malice
1t was all wrong; it was shameful, and even
outrageous. In this free country every man
has right to think as he pleases, and to
speak and act as he pleases, so long as he
does not interfere with the rights of Others.
Our opposition to the principles of the Repub-
lican party, and to the election of its candi-
dates, is well known and unwaverng; but we
accord to them the very same rights and priv
ileges that we do to Others. 1t is to be hoped
and we certainly trust-that we will not
again be called upon to record proceeding
SO disgraceful to the fair name of Volcano.
APPROPRIATE UNDERGROUND ARRANGEMENT.
The Volcano Fillmore Club meets in a
cellar--some people call it the basement of
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

New RoAD.-The new wagon road from
Aqueduct City (near this plaee) to West
Point, Con the Calaveras side of the Mokel-
umne) is about if not quite completed. The
work has been pushed forward with great
energy
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27
Joseph c. McKihhen.

The X. n. and Republican presses con.
time to sneakimgiy insinuate charges of gam
bling, &c, against the above Democratic can.
didate for Congress. They do not undertake
to prorc single dsreputable charge against
his character; for the reason, of course, that
they cannot
The following is from the Sierra Democrat
published in Mr.. McKibben's own county:
UNFAIR.-Some of the opposition journals
are loudly denouncing Mr.. McKibben as a
gambler. That is not so. He is no gambler,
and has always had visible means of sup
port He is lawyer by profession and has
practiced law since he returned to this county
The following is from the Sierra Citizen,
(in Mr.. Mckibben's own county, claimed as
an independent journal, but so nearly X. n
that it might with good degree of propriety
be classed in that category:
"Of Mr.. McKibben, it is said by some Of
the oldest inhabitants of this town, that he
was formerly engaged in the same legitimate
business pursued by p. L. Herbert.
Gambling was nerer his legitimate business
he aerer kept a gambling table as did p T.
Herbert, and we are compelled to say that
we never saw more unjust and cowardy
nsinuation than that of the Placer Press
against our friend and political enemy. BY
a legitimate gambler is meant man who kept
a table and whoever accuses Mr. McKibben
of such, hes"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

J. A. Wishart
Is our authorized travelling agent to procure
Subscription, Job-work, Advertisements &c
Mr.. p. Fisher
Is our authorized agent in San Francisco, for
procuring advertisements and transacting other
business
Gardiner ~ kirk
Are our authorized Agents in Sacramento for
procuring advertisements NC.
VIM. Cook, Lancha Plana,
Is our authorized agent to receive Subscriptions
Job-work. Advertisements, &c at Lancha Plana
and vicinity.
II. III. SkidmOre.
Telegraph Operator, jackson, is our authorized
agent Orders for Job Work, Advertising and
Subscriptions will be promptly attended to.
James ivermOre,
Is our authorized agent for receiving subscrip-
tions, &c. at lone City and vicinity.
Ts~ Mr.. GEORGE LovEIAND, of the News Depot
Indian Diggings, is our Agent for that camp.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

LOWER RANcHERIA.-The proceedings of
the enthusiastic ratification meeting held at
this place came too late for last week. and
would now be somewhat out of date. We
are assured by sterling Democrat of that
neighborhood that they have heard the ring
of the old Democratic meta'-that they re-
cognize Buchanan as the champion Of the
=" Old Guard"-and that they are heart and
soul with the party that carries our flag and
keeps step to the music of the Unionp
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27
COL. FREMONT

TELEGRAPH OFFIcE--The wires Of the
Alta Telegraph Company we're stretched
through this place almost one year ago, not
withstaDding which we have not yet the
means of communicating "by lightning" with
the other towns of the State. AT that time,
the company required subscription OF
$4,000 in stock, before they would agree to
establish an Office in Volcano; to which ou-
citizens would not consent Now, the Compan
will permit an Office to be opened if our c.'
liens will subscribe 5000 to purchase the II
cessary instruments One gentleman, (wi
is an excellent operator) will subscribe 81
and we certainly think that merchant
Others will come forward with the reaal
1t is unnecessary to speak of the adyaa
of telegraph office; business men u1-
stand them. Let us have the Office.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27
County Ticket.

FOR STATE SENATOR,
WILLIAM B. NORMAN,
OF C.aLAVER.aS.
For .assemblymen,
VIM. NJ. SEAWELL,
JAS. LIVERMORE
For CLERK,
HARRY S. HATCH
For Sheriff,
w. J. PAUGH
For District attorney,
S. b. AXTELL.
For assessor,
II. A. EICHELBERGER,
For Treasurer,
ELLIS EVANS.
For Public administrator,
j, b. KING.
For County Surveyor,
j. MASTERSON.
For Coroner,
DR.. KIBBIE.
For Superintendent Of Common Schools,
z. b. MCINTYRE.
For Supervisors,
First District
Second District
Third District-E. A. KINGSLEY.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

Losr.-At the dance on Wednesday even
ing, lady lost breastpin. The finder will
hear Of the owner by inquring at this Office.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

The BASIN The tunnel designed to drain
the Volcano basin is prospering-slowly, it is
true, but we hope certainly. 1t is demon.
strated more clearly every day that the basin
contains incalculable quantities of the pre-
clous metal; yet the ground cannot be prof.
tahly worked until the tunnel is Completed
ALI who have interests at stake in Volcano
should lend helping hand to the enterprise.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27
The WOolly Horse

Our readers hear frequently of the Wool
ly Horse, and the relations of one John
Fremont with that "hanimal" Perhaps thew
would like something definite. Well. some
person, by hunting over the files of an old
New York paper, has rescued the following
advertisement from oblivion:
COL. FREMONT'S NONDESCRIPT
Oor Woolly Horse, will be exhibited for a
few days, at the coroner of Broadway and
Reade streets, previous to his departure for
England Nature seems to have exhausted
all her ingenuity in the production of this
ASTONISHING ANIMAL. He is ex.
tremely complete, made up of the Elephant
Deer, Horse. Buffalo, Camel and Sheep!-
Is the full size Of the Horse--has the HAuYcH-
Es OF DEER, and the TAIL OF AN ELEPHAS1;
a fine curled wool of camels hair: and easily
bounds twelve or fifteen feet high! Natural
lists and Trappers assured
COL. FREMONT
that it was never known previous to his dis
covery. 1t is undoubtedly "NAruRE's LAST"
and the richest specimen ever received from
California. p0s-To be seen every day this
week. Admittance, 25 cents; Children half
price
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-09-27

state Ticket.

Superintendent of Public Instruction,
ANDREW JACKSON MOULDER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-11-07

ESPECIAL NOTICE.-Express packages for
Norfolk, Petersburg, Richmond and all places in Viz
ginia and North Carolina intended for shipment by
steamships Roanoke and Jamestown, will hereafter
be received by the ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
who are the authorized Agents for Express privileges
on these ships.
Office of the New York and Virginia Steamship
Company. LUDLAM PLEA6ANTS,
ap4-ts Agents.
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$3.50 Prizes. amounting to-. ................$204,
Whole Tickets TO- Halves 5. Quarters $50.
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.

PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.
10000 numbers corespon ding with those on the
Tickets, placed in wheel The first 2l6 prizes
are placed in another wheel. A number il drawn
from the number wheel, and at the time prize
is drawn from the other wheel. The prize drawn il
placed against the number drawn This operation is
repeated until all the prizes are drawn out.
APPROPRIATION PRIZES.
The two preceding and the two succeeding mum.
bers to those drawing the first Is prizes, will be
titled to the GA Approximation Prizes. according to
) 900 prizes of 40 will be determined by the
last figure of the number that draws the 900 Prize.
For example, if the number drawing the $40 900 prize
ends with Ne. l. then all the tickets where the mum
Der ends in will be entitled to $40 If the number
ends with No. 2 then all the Tickets where the mum
ber ends in 2 will be entitled to $40 and on to 0.
INDUCEMENTS TO CLUBS.
Az, by this scheme one ticket in every ten is qua
ranteed to draw $40 will sell certificates of pack
ages of 10 Tickets, at the following rates. which 10
the risk on them.
All that they draw over the amount guaranteed,
Certificate Of Packages Of 10 Wh.Is Tickets. $50
I" 10 Half 80
10 Quarters Is
1t will be perceived by this plan, that for $50 the
the purchaser has certificate of 10 Tickets, whom if
he buys Tickets he would only get for that sum six
Wholes thus by buying Certifc ates he has four
chances for the larger prizes. Halves and Quarter
IN s't oksDE r TICKETS OR CERTIFICATES
Enclose the money to address for the Tickets
dered the receipt of which they will be forward
ed by first mail
The list of drawn numbers and prizes will be sent
to purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
c. Purchasers will please write their signature
plain, and give their post office, county and State.
u Remember that every prize is drawn, and pay.
able in full without deduction
~ All prizes of : 900 and under, paid immedi.
ately after the drawing-other prizes at the usual
time offs days. in full without deduction.
All communications strictly confidential.
Prize Tickets csshed renewed in other Tickets
at either Office
Orders for Tickets or Certificates can be addressed
either to 8. SWAN CO., Atlanta, Ga.
OCT or 8. SWAN. Montgomery, Ala
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COUGHS, COU & III y. 80 Richardson's
~ Wild Cherry and Bloodroot Candy, is one of the
best remedies for Coughs, Colds Hoarseness, Tickling
all Lung difficulties Give it a trial For sale by
JOHN j. RICHARDSON Confectioner, corner 18th
A Bodeker, Z. ]. Picot, Adis & Gray, Meade & Ba.
ker, Laidley & Robinson L. B. Thomas, 8. M Ia.
chrisson. &C 18-1m
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BROG UES, BKOGU Es.--We
have large stock of Heavy Brogues on
hand and offer them very low. A first
rate article, at Sl.25, richly worth 8 so.
MARCUS HARRIS,
mos 1873 Broad street
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HATE, CARS. 0H0UA %.
- THF CHEAT sOUTHERN -
Ill HAT AND CAP MANUFACTORY
~ AND DEPOT.-JOHN DOOLEY. 81
Main street, has now rssey for the Winter Trade d
1870 4 most superb assortment Of LAdte6, Misse6
and 0entlemen's
Flu RS,
entirely new, Of the latest styles and Of svsy do
scripsion. Amoagst them ars-
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