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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
A Bright Streak of Gratitude.

The following letter appeared some months since,
in the San francisco Citizen without the knowledge
of DR.. Young. we copy II as comp Iiineh.ary
tribute to one of the most sklful physicians that
ever made this state his residence, as II was entirely
unsolicited and made public without the knowledge
of any one except the writer, il speaks volumes
II should be cut out aud pinned up for reference to
any one who should be so unfortunately situated:-
TO MY AFFLICTED FELLOW MES.-Being about to
leave the State of California for my home in Mich
iran, | wish before leaving to recomend to your
notice that great bencfactor, DIR. j. G. YOUNG.
was on the very brink of the grave when he stretch
ed forth his hand and saved me from death For
several years had been troubled with cOmplica-
tion of diseases, brought by bad habits of self
pollution in my youth, and vicious actions in my
more mature life, aggravated by exposure in the
mines which had so weakened my system and un-
dermned my constitution, that have often con-
templated suicide. Borne down by racking pains
in my body, dizziness in my head, sore eyes pains
and misery in my back and hips, weariness in my
legs, evil foreb0dings, together with u confirmed
melancholy was ashamed TO look my neghbors
in the face, and considered my best friends to be
my worst enimies; my dreams were frightful, and
at times strange phantasie took possession of my
mind | was fast hnrrying TO insanity. that worst
of living deaths. In this state, friend and part
rier in the mining business, approached me on the
subject and advised me to so to the Bay and see
DR.. Young; did so, and thank God for II. Dir.
Young examined my case, and told me he could
cure me. Shortly after commenced taking his
medicine my troubles began to deereas and in three
months was perfectly well. Take my advice all
you that are afflicted, and call upon him, for he
will cure you; he hascured several Of my acquaint-
ances, after they had become discouraged by being
deceived by the humbugs of the day both by Amer
lean and foreign yagabonds. My heart leaps to-
ward him with gratitude for his benefits to me and
my friends. CliAs. r. NANkotf.
] Mar 18TH sc. 2lH
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

THE CAvE.-Last fall the entrance to the
great cave on the hill a little way beyond
Stony Point was opened, with the view, as
was then understood, of constructing an iron
stairway TO the lake at the bottom. 1t is to
be hoped that the enterprise may be carried
out the present season. This cave has only
been explored to limited extent, but there
is every reason to believe that it is one OF
the most remarkable in the State. The de-
cent TO the lake at the bottom is distance
of some two hundred feet. The depth and
extent of the lake have not been ascertained,
but few persons having as yet entered the
cave on account of the difficulty attending
the descent and return The matter of "going
down" and then "ccming up" rope 200
feet in length without even being able In
some places to touch the feet against anything,
is no small undertaking. Let but an iron
stairway be suspended from the entrance to
the bottom and, at say one dollar each a
sufficient number of persons will visit the
cave to make the investment profitable one.
Who is the ownerY
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

OLD BLOCKS SKETCH BooK-We have re-
ceived copy of the above work from the
publishers, James Anthony & Co, Sacramen-
to. We have not yet had time to read it
through, but have seen enough to satisfy us
that it is an excellent book. 1t is printed in
good style and illustrated with numerous engra-
ings. The work is for sale at Mr. Fischeps,
and at Johnson's News Depot. Purchase a
copy of it, and after you are done reading it
send it home to your friends.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

AccIDENrs.-Thc first of May was sad
one to this community Richard Sullins, of
Texas county, Mo, while engaged at mining
in the claim of De Haven e. Co., head of
Indian Gulch was caught by mass of fall
ing earth and rocks, and his scu mashed in a
frightful manner. Several pieces were taken
out-one Of which we examined was about an
inch and half long and one inch in width
When we left the scene, he was still alive,
but his physicians entertained but little hope
for bis recovery.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
Justice Of the Peatc

The above summons having been returned WIZ
the certificate of the Sherin of Amador couhl!
that the defendant cannot be found within u,'
county after dilligent search being made ana alf M
davit having been made to that elect and lal "a
said defendant cannot be found within the o'a'
II was ordered that service Of the said summols y
be made by publication in the Volcano heeA.3
Ledger newspaper, for three successive weeks a,l
summons to be returnable on the 26th day OF Na{
1886, at 2 o'clock, P. NJ on which day said deienu
ant is required to appear and answer, or Jadsu'''
win be taken by default. ., ,.-
Given under my hand, at Volcano, this gun 0'
Of April, 1856. p.oo
GEO l.. GALE, Justice Of the Peace
may T$I61 -e-''
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

The Sonora Herald gives the following ac-
count of rather a singular courtship and
marriage: The bridegroom had been made ac-
quainted by friend, with the name and per-
sonal charms of young lady living in the
Atlantic States. Tie opened a correspon-
dence with her-daguerreotypes were ex-
changed-letters passed bearing messages of
love and esteem-and the result-the gentle
man proposed to the lady, she accepted, and
fastened here on the wings Of love, and the
singular affair was terminated with the mar
riage of the parties. They will now have
plenty of time to consider whether they have
counted without their host"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

ANOTHER -Uriah Phillips, Of Ogle CO.,
Illinois, who has been working for White
side & Co, in hydraulic claim near the
head of Jackass Gulch, had his thigh broken
on Thursday in two places, by being caught
under a large falling boulder. When will
miners learn to be more careful; scarcely a
a day passes that We do not hear Of some one
being horribly manged, and in nine cases out
of Ten il is the result of careessness
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
| NEW STORE. SPRING GOODs
THyRsT0y a. 90.

MIN STREET, VOLCAN0
TJAvE just received and opened splendid os
i l. sortment of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOOns
Selected from the latest spring styles dret, f,oo
New \ ork and Paris, via the Isthmus of Panomo
Dress goods in great variety; black and coloroa
Silks; Barcges Organdes; Lawns; Brilliant
Dress Trimmings, &c French Embroideries. E,,
Linen Cambria; English, Thread and yalenciennnss
Laces; Mantillas from Brodie's; Parasols Fan.
Corsets; Bonnets; Trimmings; French FIoycrs,
Ribbons; Ruches, &c, &c; Prints Ginghams: Mn
lins, &c. in quantity; Ladies and Gents Alexandcr
Kid Gloves, white and colored; large assortmcn,
of Ladies', Misses and Children's Shoes, Gai,cr'.
GENTS WEARING APPAREL
Fashionable Styles
Hats; Coat; Vests; Pants Shirts of extra ouali,,
and finish. Fine French Calf Boots; Gents onyy
Boys Boots Shoes and Brogans; Congress Gator
GsS- The community are respectfully inyitcd ia
call
No trouble to show Goods
may 2s-3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

NEW CouNnEs.-The late Legislature
passed bills providing for the organization of
the following new couutics; Frezno, out of
portions Of Mariposa, Merced and Tulare.--
Tehama, out Of portions of Colusi, Butte and
Shasta San Mateo, out of the southern
portion of the county of San Francisco---
The county of Buena VISTA (under an
act of '55, amended in '56) is to be organized
out Of portion Of Tulare
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
Summons.
may 3

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County Of Amador
The People Of the state Of California 10 Susan
s. Gold, Greeting:
NOU are hereby summoned to appear before ule
1 undersigned, at his office, In Volcano, in town
ship No. 3, on the 30th day Of April, 1856, at :
o'clock, T. NJ. to answer unto David Armstrong who
sues to recover the sum Of one hundred and eighty
dollars and T6 cents upon several implied eoL'
tracts made within the last year by the said dee
10 and with the said plaintiff for lumber and meT'
chandize when judgment will be taken against you
for the above amount with costs and damages
You fail to appear and answer
70 the Sheriff. or any Constable Of said count!
Make due service and return hereof
Given under my hand, this 2stlf day of April
1856.
GEO. l.. GALE,
Justice Of the Peatt
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

Nor BEiIEvED-The story set aaoat by
somebody that the Diggers throughout Cal
ifornia arc about to take arms with their bre-
therein Of the North who are at this time
engaged in a sanguinary war with the whites
is not gencraly accredited One story is
that the Diggers are all going north to fight,
Valley Indians are to open the ball by ma
king descent upon the pale faces of Anna
dor, Calaycras and El Dorado counties
We repeat that the rumor is not believed; it
was doubtless started by some wag, 'just for
mischief" Our neighbors of Calayeras and
El Dorado need not be alarmed
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

GooD.-Mr Mahoney informs us that he
will have his theatre plastered in few weeks
and also have the interior of the building
handsomely decorated and furnished with new
and elegant scenery. When completed, this
will be one of the finest concert rooms in the
State.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
may 3
Dissolution.

T,HE copartnorship heretofore existing De'"J,i .i.
/ the undersigned in the practice OF Law = ''ill
day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. ltbHs e,,r "r
fulfil the professional engagements OF the la'G rbo
and likewise settle the books of the concern noy
mect ,"eop''N wa ~ 'NAN''N MOSES TEBRs..
'''"'' p. G. JOHNSON
Volcano, Nav .. ls56-2s st
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

GRocEmEs.-At Theo Voight's can be
found general assortment of rare family gro
ceries and miners supplies Theodore is a
good fellow, and we doubt not is a great
favorte with the ladies, as we often see num-
bers at his store trading.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
Summons.

STATE oF CALIFORNIA,
County of Amador,
The People ofhe State Of California, to J. B.
Lester and J. ~ Puiam Greeting:
VOU are hereby summoned to appear before the
i undersigned. at his Office in Volcano in Town
ship No. g. on the 26th day of April 1856, al
o'clock, p. NJ, TO answer unto the complaint Of
Robert Gourley who sues to recover the sum Of one
of September 1886, made and executed by You anl
payable to Robert Gourley four months after date
with four per cent. interest per month ON the same
until paid for the sum of one hundred and f,
dollars which yet remains due and unpaid Wh,n
Judgment will be taken against you for the above
amount with costs and damages, if you fail to ap-
pear and answer
TO the Sheriff, or any Constable of said county:
make due service aud return hereof
Given under my hand, this 10th day of April,
1856.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
Indian Diggings.

Last Saturday we visited the fourisbing
mining camp of Indian Diggings. This place
is located in the southeastern part of FL
Dorado county, and the outside evidences Of
prosperity are everywhere apparent The
permanent character of the diggings in the
immediate neighborhood furnish abundant as
surance that Indian DiggingS will long rank
among the most lasting mining localities in
California. One great advantage possessed,
is an abundance of water, traversing hillside
and gulch Supplied by canals) and selling at
the reasonable rate of 25 cents per inch. All
sorts of people seemed to be in good spirits,
and to have money in their pockets. The
great secret of this is having plenty of wa
ter at cheap rates, and it would be well for
the business men of Volcano to take the
hint.
We met many old acquaintances at Indian
Diggings among them, Sam Ensminger,
more commonly known as "Big Sam" or
"Sam the butcher" who is the leader of the
Know Nothing party in that part of Ell Do
RADIO. We found him dealing out good beef
steaks to members of all parties, and loudly
asserted that there was "big show" for
electing two u S. Senators by the American
party next winter But we can't pretend to
cnumerate all with whom we met,
We noticed several good buildings in the
course of erection, and learn that several
private residences will be built this spring.
Taking everything together, and Indian Dig
gings will compare fayorably with any mining
locality in the State.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

WAR BETWEEN FRANCE AND 1TALY.-We
mean between party of Frenchmen and a
party of Italians at Whistey Flat, near this
place The feud gives rise to black eyes,
bruised bodies, and suits for assault and bat
terry, malicious mischief, &c. The only parties
making money out Of the operation are the
! LAWYERS
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

DAouERREoTYPEs.-Mr Woods, of Jack
son, in connection with Mr.. Mace, is now en-
gagged in taking some very superior pictures
in this place AS Mr. w. will remain but a
short time, persons wishing daguerreotypes
had better call on him soon.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

J.W. SULLIVAN, of the News Depot, post
Office building, San Francisco, will please ac-
cept our thanks for copy OF Harper's Mag
azine, for April. You can ''do so more" der
ry: il wont make us mad
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

The Pacific Express Co. have again placed
us under renewed obligations for the many
fayors extended to us during the past week.
The express company that displays the liber-
atty they do, is bound to prosper.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

A BEE HIvE.-Mr. George has attached
circular saw for cutting wood, small mill
for grinding barley, &c, and "barley crush
err to the water works engine. That local
ity bids fair to merit the appellation sugges
ted by the heading Of this paragraph
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
GEO. L. GALE. J. ?.

The above summons having been returned with
the certificate of the constable of township No. B.
in Amador county, that J. Is. Lester and J. N.
pulam. defendants, cannot be found within ihc
township after diligeEt search being made, and
affidavit having been made to that effect and that
the said defendants cannot be found within the
State il was ordered that service of the summons
be made by publication in the Volcano Weekly
Ledger newspaper for three successive weeks; said
summons to be returnable on the 26th day of May,
1856, at o'clock, r. NJ. which day the said de-
PENDANTS are required TO appear and answer or
Judgment will be taken by default.
Given under my hand, at Volcano, this 2Gth day
Of April, 1856.
GEO. L. GALE Justice Of the Peace
may ISlGl 2e-W
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

AND STILL ANOTHER. w Wednesday last,
as Gen. McMurren was engaged getting out
stone for his new hotel at Upper Rancheria,
he slipped and was thrown off a cliff some
twenty feet high, and broke his leg just above
the ancle
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

The following process is recommended to
those who desire glossy shirt bosoms:
Take two ounces white gum acaca powder
it in pitcher, and add to it pint or more
of water, according to the degree of strength
you desire, and then having covered it, let it
set all night In the morning, filter it care
fully from its dregs into a clean bottle, cork
it and keep it for use. A tablespoonful of
gum water stirred into pint of starch made
the usual way will give to either white or
printed shirts look of newness that nothing
else can restore TO them after washing.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

ATTORNE AND COUNSELLV''
yoLcAxo, AuApoR COUNTY, CAL
May be found at present at Justice ~ KLEIN w.
lss~ Notary Public s. Convcyancei'
mays 2s If
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

Row.-Last Monday night difficulty oc-
Cured at Grizzly Flat between some Germans
and Americans, in which Capt. Sellers was
badly if not mortally wounded. Bad whiskey
was the cause of the disturbance. The ring
leaders have been arrested
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
County Council of Amaaor

The members of the County Council Of ANAL,
County are hereby notified to meet at Jackson. ~,
Thursday, May 9Th, at o'clock, p. NJ.
l.. s. SCOTT, President
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

STILL ANoTHER-M Mr.. Allen a carpenter
fell from scaifold, while engaged at work
on the dwelling of Mr. Baggs, and had
his head cut in several places very seriously.
lie will be able to attend to business in few
DAYS
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

CLUTE's.-This establishment on Union
Square, is perhaps, one Of the best appor-
toned stores, in the mines There is scarcely
an article from cambric needle to hogs
head of bacon, but what can be procured at
at this house and as an evidence of pros
perity, we want no better sign than to see
the number of mule loads of merchandise
that are daily conveyed to the varions camps
from Clute's. The business is in charge Of Mr..
Howard, than whom there is no more clever
or gentlemanly man in town.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

Is our authorized agent at Fddetown, for pro.
curing subscriptions, advertising and Job Work.
fsg5~ HANFORD WnDMAN are agents at Sutter
for procuring subscribers advertising and job work.
Orders left with them will be promptly attended to.
-SsS Mr. GEORGE LovELAND, of the News Depot
Indian Diggings is our Agent for that camp
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

WE learn that our friend Cary Of Placer
vile, is about to rebuild his hotel on the
same spot occupied by the Placer previous
to the late fire. This will be good news.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

CoIp.--Last Friday night, 25th ult., was
very cold one; ice was formed in many
places, and in one instance we seen icicles
ten inches long and half an inch in thickness
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

SALT LAKE-It is said that water commu-
nicaton, by means of light draught steamers
may be had from the Pacific to within seven
ty or eighty miles of Salt Lake City The
route Is from the Gulf of California, up the
Colorado and one of its branches, the RIO
Verde. If true, this is indeed an important
discovery.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

Fox, who committed a murder at Scotts
Bar, and who was suspected of committing a
murder in Volcano about two years ago, es-
capped from San Francisco last Monday, on
board the ship Horizant bound for Australia
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
Fiddletown.

About week since We paid visit to the
above place, and were gratifed to witness
the most abundant evidences of thrift and
prosperity in all branches of business. We
had long known that the diggings about
Fiddletown yield good, steady wages, but
were not prepared to witness the general ac-
tivity which prevails in and about the town
at present Passing up and down the prin-
cipa business street, one is reminded of 40
times, when stores and saloons were constant
y crowded, and the long, greasy purses of
the miners, well filled, indicatd that "a dollar
to the pan" was not extraordinary pay.
AS at Indian Diggings, the miners about
Fiddletown have a good supply of water
This is furnished by the Cosumnes Water
Co., the managers of which, by-the-by, are
most worthy and accommodating gentlemen.
There is as large an extent of country about
Fiddletown, that will pay good wages reg
uarly as can be found in any one locality in
the State; and with constant supply of
water the town and neighborhood cannot
fail to increase in wealth and population
New buildings are going up, and other ev-
licences of permanancy and improvement are
everywhere to be seen.
As an evidence Of the general prosperity
at present prevailing we might refer to the
store of MesSrs. Sloat & Kaul, who appear
to be selling as many goods as they can pos
sibly deal out. Did we fail to acknowledge
the hospitality of the proprietors of the U.
S. Hotel, we should be doing ourselves injus-
tice. 1t is one Of the best kept houses in the
mountains
We shall endeayor to visit Fiddlctown
more frequently hereafter, and keep our
readers posted as to the prosperity of the
place.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

New F1M.-Messrs j p. Thurston &Co.,
have opened out magnificent stock of fancy
and staple Dry Goods, clothing &c, in their
new fre-proof brick store. Those desiring to
make purchases should not fail to give them
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
Rain.

Again has the heart Of the miner, the mer-
chant and the mechanic been made glad
We had heavy rains on the 2sth, 29th and
3Oth of April; and at this writing May lst)
there are strong indications Of continuance
of the blessing. The benefit Of these rains
in localities where there has been q scarcity
of water, is incalculabe There is now q
good prospect that the smaller streams will
keep up later than usual; while the great
quantity Of snow in the mountains will insure
good supply of water for the larger bitches
throughout the season.
The famine prospect is gone; it no more
frightens the poor miner, or Others who de-
pend upon the success of the miners for q
livelihood Well may all classes rejoice
p S. Friday, 8 p. NJ The rain CON
tinued to pour down the after part of yes
terday and all night and up to the present
writing, there is every prospect Of continu-
alton. The general impression here is that
the clerk of the weather has been on bender
for the last few months, and neglected to at
tend to his business, and having accumulated
an over supply Of water, he is compelled to
set rid Of the surplus, even at this late day.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03
Arrival of the Mail Steamer,

Arrival of the Mail Steamer.
THE STEAMSHIP PACIFIC SAFE
I MACK & Co respectfully announce to the in
-. habitants of Volcano and vicinity that tbov
Just received Their stock of
SPRING md SUMNER CLOTHIG. Sc.
which they are now offering at their store Main
street, opposite the Empire Hotel, at prices to sud
the times. Our stock consists in part, Of
Coats; Pants;
Vests; Drawers;
Davis & Jones Shirts;
Fine Calf Boots, sewed;
Miners Boots;
Carpet Bags;
Hankerchiels;
Rubber Goods;
Dress Goats:
Fine Shoes;
BrogaBs;
Flannel Shirts;
Together with every other article TO be found in
our line These goods have be purchased express
y for this market, and srH BE SOLD CHE.iP
FOR CASH Give us a call.
may 2S-3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

SELF SEALING ENyELoPEs.-These accom-
modatons seem to be creating considerable
talk. From repeated experiments it is found
an easy matter to open these enyelops and
then again close them up, and no one can
ever detect it. The operation is simple
one; all that is necessary is to wet the tongue
of the envelop, and in few minutes it can
be easily opened. A correspondent of the
Placer Press, speaking of this subject says:
81 am satisfied from the result of repeated
experments, that if "Collodion" be spread on
the outside of the envelope and Immediately
over the gum or adhesive substance, by which
the letter is sealed, that the difficulties thus
complained of are entirely obyiated. Colo
dion is made by dssolving gun cotton in Ell
ther, it is sold by druggists as liquid adhe-
siye plaster, and is perfectly impervous to
water. When applied to wound upon the
hand, it remains unaffected by washing and
does not disappear until worn of. When
annlied to paper it strikes through and incor-
porates itself with the fibre, nor does it seem
TO effect in the slightest degree the adhesiv
substauce. For the purpose of greater secu-
rity the Collodion may be also applied to
the inner side of that portion of the envelope
to which the tongue attaches. when The
envelope is sealed the adhesive is protected
as il we're between two plates OF glass as nc
moisture will affect it. In no method can I
be opened without SO injuring the paper a
70 leave traces OF violence, by which 1t ma.
/ be detected
Until envelopes are thus prepared Tor tn
market by the manufactures, individuals cal
procure u bottle of Colodion at the neares
drug store, and 10y applying it TO the envelop
with cammel hair pencil, as above directed
may protect thmselyes against the inveStigo
ton OF the curious.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-03

COUNTY CoURT-This tribunal, which, by
the-by, is virtually the Supreme Court in civil
cases appealed from Justices Courts, will be
in session at jackson next week, commencing
on Monday. Hon. Marion w. Gordon,
County judge Of Amador, will preside.