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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-21

A little county in Texas last year
elected a know-nothing to the Legis-
lature.e He died, and his vacancy
was filed the other day by the elec.
ton Of d good democrat over the
strongest man the opposition could
put in the field, by a majority Of 300
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-21

The Wisconsin Farmer says that
it viii insure your life for sixpence
against a rattlesnake bite, if you
will stls m salt with the yolk Of a
good egg, until it is thick enough to
spread plaster, and apply it to the
wound,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-21
We find the following sentiment

We find the following sentiment in
a speech of Mr.. Buchanan, delivered
in the House of Representatives IN
1922. How perfectly has it been
illustrated by his subsequent public
career? "lf ] know myself ! am a
politician neither of the East nor OF
the West, of the North, nor the South
Il therefore shall forever avoid any
expression, the direct tendency Of
which must be TO create sectional
jealousies, sectional divisions, and at
length disunion, that worst Of all
political calamities."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-21

Why is a woman living up stairs
a perfect goddess?
Because she is q second Eorq!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-21
sANToNro ALVAREZ

= y zIN1OIsIO xAIt b1tE6s
valiant captain!' cried Traverse,
as the friends turned to regain their
lodgings. Il appreciate his motives,
The had no idea of being centered
like the Ace of Spades. s1eea e.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-08-21

most touched the horizon-the breeze
has sprung up--we shall be in time
to pay our respects to the ladies on
the Paseo.' aT
The gay party lighted their cigars,
mounted their little AndaIusian horses
and cantered toward the city at an
easy pace.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
Murders on the Plains

Mr. Alex. Chauvin, formerly Deputy
Sheriff in Amador county, arrived from Fort
Lcavenworth yesterday, which place he left
10th of March. He is in good health. lie
reports a man supposed to be from Indian
Flat, (near Volcano) murdered at Red Lake,
foot of the second summit He wore silver
ring on the second finger of the left hand,
and gold earrings. He had one horse and
two mules, and is supposed to have been mur-
dered by Indians. Mr.. c. also reports six
returning Caifornians murdered by Indians
on the Humboldt
Mr. Chauyin thinks large part of the
emigration this year will go by Mobiles pass
some 5000 or 10000 head of cattle have
already gone by that route.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
Hon. w. I. Ferguson.

Most heartily do we welcome this distin-
guished gentleman back to the ranks of the
Democratic party. Mr. Ferguson, it will be
remembered, is Senator from Sacramento;
and few days ago announced his determine
ton to take the stump for Buchanan and
Breckenridge. He has tried X. Nothngism,
and found it wanting. He falls back on the
Democratic party as the only truly Ameri
can, conservative party, after ALL This is
just as an honest man should do: and let the
Sacramento Union, California american, and
the lesser lights of Know Nothingism abuse
Mr. Ferguson as they may, The people will
sustain him Mr.. Ferguson is perhaps the
finest orator in California, and his voice will
be heard through't the State The Key-eycs
will be compelled to stand from UNDER
Ferguson's sound reasoning, whitening sar-
casm, and side-splitting wit, will bear heavily
upon them We are froze" to see and hear
him on the stump.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
Form Clubs !

Democrats Of Amador, the most complete
and perfect organization is necessary to sue
cess There is no business that can be prop
erly conducted without system; and there is
no political party that can poll its strength
without thorough organization. To effect
this, it is quite time the good work was com
menced The election is approaching: the
Know Nothings and Republicans are mar
shaling their forces; and the Democracy have
no time to lose. Clubs should be formed in
each precinct, in order that the Democracy
of the entire county may the more readily
confer together and act in conjunction and
harmony.
Democrats, form your Clubs, and send up
your proceedings, with the names of your
officers, in order that they may be published
You may depend upon it that the labor spent
in the way of organization will be amply re-
paid on the 4th day of November next
With proper effort, we will sweep Amador
county; but il We. sleep on our arms, the X
Ms will steal march upon us.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
Ratification Meeting at Pine Grove.

Agreeable to public notice large number
Of the democrats of Pine Grove, and the ad-
iacent camps assembled on Wednesday eve
ming last at the house of Mr.. Leonard The
meeting having been addressed by S. b..
Axtel Moses Tebbs and William C. Pratt,
the following resolutions were offered by
Col. Handy, and were enthusiastically adopt
ed by the meeting with three loud cheers for
the perpetuity of the Union of the States,
and three cheers for the success Of the demo-
cratic nominees.
Resolrcd, That this meeting most cordially
ratifes the nomination of the Hos. JAMES
BUCHANAN of the State of Pennsylvania, -
the Union Conservative Democratic nominee
for the Presidency of the United States; be-
lieying him to be a statesman prominently
qualified to be elevated by the voluntary suf-
frage of the lovers of this glorious Union to
the chief executive Office of the American
Nation; recognizing in him, the same iirmness
and unbending patriotism that distinguished
President Andrew jackson, who in the
gloomy days of notification proclaimed to
world that THE FEDERAL UNION MUST AND
SHALL DE PRESERVED
Rcsolrcd, That we heartily ratify the NOM
nation of the Hon John G. Breckenridge
us the democratic candidate for the Vice
Presidency of the United States; states
man and democrat Of the true Kentucky
stripe, and gentleman every way worthy to
be the second democratic standard bearer in
the present exciting and important political
campaign.
Res0ired, That the democrats of Pine
Grove will. shoulder to shoulder, engage in
the present political contest with a fixed de
termination to give the great democratic cause
their united support.
After the adoptionof the above resolutions,
p. c. Johnson, DR. Ketchum and Maj. Ship
man being called for, seyerally addressed the
meeting in appropriate speeches. On motion
of Mr. Axtel the meeting adjourned to meet
at Clinton on Saturday evening the 23d inst,
and on motion of j. A. Wishart, three
cheers were given for the Volcano Ledger.-
The meeting was one Of the most enthusias-
tic that has taken place thus far during the
campaign The democrats of Pine Grove
are of the right Stripe.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
Fillmore at Volcano.

b. c. Whitman, Esq, addressed a large
and enthusiastic Fillmore meeting at Volcano,
Tuesday evening Amador county is fully
aroused to the Importance of the present is
sue, and from all we can learn, we are salts
fed that it will give a heavy majority for
Fillmore -CdL 1mcricda
There were about three hundred persons
present, including democrats, Ga large mum
Der, Black Republicans and X. Ms but as
to the enthusiasm we beg leave to differ
with them Wonder what the President of
the meeting thinks about the enthusiasm. "
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
A Knew Nothing Trick.

That our readers may understand the shall
low devices resorted to by the Know Moth
ngs to deceive our adotped fellow citizens, as
to what the Know Nothing or American
party, falsely so called, really do hold as to
the time they propose to require for the natu-
ralization of foreign immigrants, we copy
from the daily California American the ninth
clause of the National American platform,
which is MS follows:
Ninth: A change in the laws of naturali-
zation, making a continued reSideace0f tpentg-
one gears, Of all not heretofore prorided for,
and indiSpcasaJly requisite for citizenship here
after, and excluding all paupers, and persons
convicted of crime, from landing upon our
shores but no interference with the vested
rights of foreigners
The X. n. organ in this county, in publish
ing this ninth plank, omits the 2l gears resi-
deace required as a condition precedent intend
ed to be enforced by the Know Nothings in
case they elect Millard Fillmore for Preident
We here give the ninth plank, as published
in Amador county
Ninth: A change in the laws of natural-
zation, excluding all paupers, and persons
convicted Of crime from landing upon our
shores but no interference with the vested
rights of foreigners.
Readers, a screw is loose somewhere
Can you be imposed on by this misquoting
by the X. n paper of this county? Is twen-
ty-one years previous residence, good doctrine
for other places save in Amador county
The time required by the first act of Con
gress, under Gen Washington's administration
was t,oo years residence this time was after
wards extended TO fire years Under the adj
ministration of John Adams the advocate
for the alien and sedtion laws, the gag-laws
of the country, the time was extended to
fourteen years residence. Under Mr. Jeffer-
sons democratic administration, the time was
reduced to FIVE years, where it has since re-
manned. The Know Nothings desire to ig-
more the whole policy of the government by
requiring twenty-one years residence, as en-
grated in their National platform
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
Disguise.

Shakespeare never indited truer sentiment
than when he wrote the following, in the
Twelfth Night;
"Disguise see, thou art wickedness,
Wherein the pregnant enemy does much"
We are forcibly reminded of these lines when
looking over the columns of the Sacramento
Union from day to day. 1t has never pro-
fessed Know Nothngism since one OF its pro-
prietors failed to receive the nomination of
that party for State Printer; it has claimed,
we believe, independence in politics; but the
most casual reader cannot have failed to OBJ
serve that it has never lost an opportunity to
give Democratic principles and the Democrat
ic party "dig under the fifth rib" while it
has never said aught dsparaging of X. n
ism further than was absolutely necessary to
keep up a shoic of independence The Union
has accomplished more to build up the K n.
party in California than any other paper in
the State. 1t is in fact Know Nothing in
disguise and we therefore warn the Democ-
racy and the public against it. A truly in
dependent paper is entitled to the highest
respect; but mongrel, or one that is really
partizan under an independent cloak, is dan
gcrous, and by no means to be trusted
"a william, when he most seems kind,
Is most to be suspected
We notice that X. n member of the late
Assembly has started Know Nothing paper
in disguise called the Columbian, in Tuolum-
ne; and there may be Others in the State
Look out for them AS one of old said,
save me from mypretended friends-I'll take
care of mine enemies"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
VOLCANO:
Democratic County Convention.
SATURDAY MORN, AUG. 23d, 1856,

county will be held in the town of jackson on
Tuesday the I'd day of September, a. D. 1856, at
II o'clock A. NJ. of said day; said Convention will
fix the time for holding County Convention 10
nominate candidates for all the county offices, Tex
ccpt county Judge) and two members of Assembly:
it will also elect ten delegates TO represent Amador
county in the Democratic State Convention which
will be held in the city of Sacramento on the 9th
day of September, a. D. 1856.
The Democratic voters of the several election
precincts in Amador county are requested to meet
in their respective precincts on Saturday the 30th
day of August 1856, to elect delegates 10 the afore
said County Convention. The representation as
fixed by the Democratic County Convention of May
18th 1856. IL US follows:
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
K. N. Menting at Jackson.


The howl has gone up and the country,
with the assistance of Foote, Whitman,
&c, is once more safel For three weeks
previous to last Sturday, our Know Nothing
friends in Amador, left nothing undone to in
duce members of their party to assemble in
jackson, on the 10th for the purpose of hav-
ing a grand howl" Well, the day came
and at night when the camp fires were lighted
up in Main street. il was found that between
six and seven hundred people, including the
citizens of jackson, had assembled there for
the purpose of seeing what was to be done
in order to infuse little enthusiasm into the
ranks of the X. n party.
The meeting was opened by designating
r. n. Wood as Chairman, and appointing
two Vice Presidents for each precinct. Gov.
Foote opened the ball with one of his set
speeches, in which he endeavored to show
that the Union would be dissolved unless
Millard Fillmore was elected President and
many other as equally ridiculous things. His
talk" was received with very little enthusi-
asm, and things looked rather gloomy, when
B. {. Whitman, Esq, (the handsome young
NAM came to the rescue, and by some well
studied, well told anecdotes succeeded in
waking Samuel up little Mr.. w. spoke
for three fourthS of an hour; he didn't like
the foreigners very well-thought they ought
to be satisfied to make money in this country,
and leave the election of officers. &c. to the
natives. He wound up his remarks by APP
pealing to the people to "save the Union,n
and told them that in order to accomplish this,
they must vote for Fillmore and Donelson.
This gentleman was followed by Mr.. Gate
w0od,of CalaveraS, he followed in the foot
steps of his ilustrious predecessors" Now
came our friend Briggs turn he pitched into
everything "rougl-shod" that was opposed to
the American party, but particularly the
Democrats; he called them all kinds of names,
and said many naughty things concerning
them. Had it not been for Briggs, the au-
dience, at this hour, 10 p NJ, would have
nearly all retired but he succeeded in keep
ing them there by interspersing his remarks
with many stale anecdotes; he spoke about
an hour and half Now came Mr.. Farley's
turn; he let his boomerang fly, but we did
not see it hit any one and heard of no person
being wounded He cut and slashed right
and left, sometimes here, and sometimes there.
and it was difficult for him to keep the track.
He commenced by saying that he would not
say anything about National politics, but
would con6ne himself to State politics lie
launched out and gave the loeos gos for a
few moments, and the first thing any one
knew he too was saving the Union with
all his might. One or two more speeches
were made and some resolutions adopted and
the X. Ms. adjourned some to their homes,
some to the hotels and saloons, aud others
remained around the pine knot fires in
the street Thus ended the first howl in
Amador, and if it is fair index, the Democ-
racy have nothing to fear on the fourth day
of November next.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
The Cave above Pike Hill.

We have been promised, but have not re-
ceiyed, minute account of descent recent
ly made into the great cave in this immediate
vicinity. Some two weeks ago, or gen
tlemen descended to the lake at the bot
tom but few persons having previously ven
tured to that depth. The cave is about 250
feet in depth, the descent and ascent being
made, the entire distance, by means of rope
attached at the entrance When at the bot
tom, the dome above is about 200 feet in
height, and, when Illuminated, the appearance
is sublime and gorgeous beyond measure
From the benches that occur in the descent,
various chambers diyerge, that have not yet
been explored and the lake of water at the
bottom is Of such extent that with the aid
of lamps, candles and torches, one cannot see
across it. Nothing is known, therefore, of
the extent of the cave We understand how
ever that some of the gentlemen who recent
" made the descent, will 90 down again short
ly, prepared to explore the extent of the cav
ern. The enterprise is a hazardous one but
their curiosity has been excited We are
promised this time for certain, graphic ac-
co,,nt
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
K. N. Meeting at Volcano.

The X Ms had a meeting in Volcano. last
Tuesday evening 1t had been rumored for
two or three days that Gov. Foote was to be
present; but the great Unon-savcr didn't
come. However, quite crowd collected on
Empire Plaza, and we were glad to notice
very large proportion of Democrats. Demo
ocrats always hear their enemies say their
say" and then they know what tack to
take them on
b. {. Whitman led off, and his X. y.
friends thought that he gave the Democracy
particular pitts The foreigners came in
for a share, also Well, we'll "et him up
easy" nasmuch as he said he was every
tired" on the occasion and perhaps did not
do himself justice.
II. NJ. Briggs followed ,cxhorting and tell
ing anecdotes (some of them smutty) alter
nately for an hour and half. A fair idea
of the eandor of Mr. B's. ranting speech
may be obtained from the fact that he de
cared Mr. Buchanan was without party
and without support in the northern States
that he either was or would be without an
electoral ticket in those States. OF course
his X. n hearers were ashamed Of such
bare-faced twaddle
John c, Gear next came forward He
does not seem to have been fully educated in
the tricks Of the order" as yet-his speech
being regular Old Line Wing defamation
His address was calculated to drive old
Democrats out of the order: while il could
have no possible influence in bringing old
Wings into it,
j. 7. Farley closed the proceedings. The
burden of his effort appeared to be directed
most lovingly towards the Republicans,
whereby he apparently expected to gain re-
cruits to make up for the descrtons that are
daily taking place from the X. n. ranks.
He was indeed kindly to them; but we heard
Republican say that he should have inter-
spersed his speech with the following lines
from Miton
l. snder fair pretense of friendly ends
And well-pae'd words of glossy courtesy.
Bated with reason not unplausblc
Wind me into the easy-hearted man
And hug him into snaresn
So the Republicans won't bite.
About this time the people were tired. and
we were glad to see that the Democrats nres-
ent, not to be outdone in courtesy stuck if
OUT better than the X. Ms. When three
cheers were offered for Fillmore and Donelson
ON adjournment, the crowd had "orfullvp
thlnned. The excrutiating efforts at applause
that were made were joined in bv but few
yoces-the speakers themselves. and those
VINO are being hoty pursued by county Off.
ees about this time. The few X. n. "sovsp
who were left around the campfire did not
feel Ike making noise on that occasion.
ouT.-The Columbus (Georgia) Sentinel
publishes card signed by sixty-one X. Ms.
who have left the order and united with the
Democracy.
LITTLE RHoDY The followers of CLAW
and Webster in Rhode Island almost to
man, have taken their places in the Demo-
cratic line of battle.
WE have heen shown beautiful specimen
of gold weighing nine ounces, that was taken
out of the Old South Branch claim
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
Democratic Club.

There will be special meeting of Amador
Democratic Club No. l. at Mahoney Hall Monday
evening, August 25th Business of Importance
will be transacted, and an opportunity afforded for
all who desire to become members of the Club to
do SO. A. NJ. BALLARD, Pres't
WN. l. MoRaAN Seey
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

Local NEws.-We are frequently asked
why we do not give more local news In
reply, we will state that that article is very
scarce in this market at the present time
and it is difficult for us to obtain itemse du.
ring these dull times.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
Meeting at Aqueduct.

We are requested to announce that the
Democracy of Aqueduct city and vinciuity
will ratify the National nominations on
Thursday ereniag Aagua 2Sth. A number
of speakers will be present Turn out, Dem
ocrats; it wouldn't be fair to leave it to the
Know Nothings to do all the "howling'
they might get the sore-throat. Aquednct
is or was an old stronghold of X. n. ism;
but there is an occasional Democrat, at least,
in.that region. Let there be good meet
ing.
ANOTHER SENATOR OUr.-Senator West
moreland, it is announced, heartily sick of
the fostering sore styled X Nothngism, has
left the party andunited with the Democracy.
We suppose the X. Ms will, as usual yaunt-
ingly boast that they can "spare all such ~
Bah
THERE is not one Fillmore newspaper in
Vermont
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

TURN OUT, DENocRATs Come up to the meeting,
and send up a shout for Buchanan and Breckenridge
that will reverberate from the mountains to the
sea! Let every precinct in the county be largely
represented, in order that we may take counsel to-
geher and be fully prepared for the great battle of
November next.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
The Meeting at jackson.

Remember the first grand county demon
stration of the Democracy of Amador, which
takes place at Jackson Tuesday evening,
September 2d. Come together en- niasse, aud
let it be the largest meeting ever held in the
county. Come one and all-come from your
mining claims and your workshops, and from
your stores and your offces-comc and let us
take counsel together.
We are authorized to announce that, in
addition to the distinguished gentlemen al
ready published to speak, the Hon w. ].
FERGUSON will be there and address the peo-
pie in behalf of Buchanan and Breckenridge.
To hear this brilliant orator-last year styled
the wheel-horSe Of K Nothingsm--wi be
well worth the trip to jackson.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
JNO. C. BRECKENRIDGE,
OF KENTUCKY.
Democratic County Central Committee
OF PENNSYLVANIA.

j. A. Wishart
Is our authorized travelling agent to procure
Subscription, Jobwork, Advertisements DC.
MIR. l.. II. Fisher
Is our authorized agent in San Francisco for
procuring advertisements, and transacting other
business.
Gardiner Il Kirk
Are our authorized Agents in Sacramento for
procuring advertisements, &c.
VIM. Cook, Lancha Plana,
Is ourauthorized agent, to receive Subscriptions.
Job-work, Advertisements, &c. at Lancha Plana
and vicinity.
II. III. SlxidmOre.
Telegraph Operator, Jackson, is our authorized
agent Orders for Job Work, Advertising and
Subscriptions will be promptly attended to-
Ns~ MR. GEORGE LovEIANp, of the News Depot
Indian Diggings, is our Agent for that camp
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
The Lancha Plana Meeting.

On Saturday night last the Democracy
of Lancha Plana ratified the National nomi-
nations The assemblagc was much larger
than was anticipated, and the best of feeling
and utmost enthusiasm prevailed Hon
Frank Tilford was called upon, and favored
the meeting with an able and eloquent adj
dress. This was his first speech in this coup-
ty, and it was worthy of the orators high
reputation. He was followed by Col S. j.
X. Handy, in his usual able and convincing
style. Speeches were also made by Messrs.
p. c johnson, S. b. Axtcll and II A. Rose,
Of Amador The latter gentleman was for
merly an Old Line Wing and candidate for
the Assembly, and more recently Know
Nothing, but comes out boldly and manfully
and proclaims his allegiance to the Democracy
the only national party of the day. lie
gives good reasons for the course he has taken.
and we are rejoiced to hear that he will be
" on the stump" on all convenient occasions
during the campaign
Lancha Pana is strong Democratic
camp, and the boys are up and doing The
meeting was large and enthusiastic, and the
occasion was one of great rejoicing
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

GooD.-The democracy of the Empire
State--New York-are united, and there is
every prospect that her thirty-six votes will
be cast for Buchanan and Breckenridge,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
BUCHANAN & BRECKENRIDGE! !!
GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY.
Jackson,

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2D 1856.
The Democracy of Amador county are cordially
invited To assemble at jackson the evening of
TUESDAY, SEPT. 2p. 1856.
A number of able and eloquent speakers will be
present and address the people among others the
following:
W. l. FERGUSON,
b. f. WASHINGTON,
FRANK TILFORD,
V. e. GEIGER,
CHAS. L. SCOTT
JAMES II. HARDY,
S. A. BOOKER,
A. c. BRADFORD.