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The daily union., 1856-02-02
CONGRESS-

The Senate was not In session to-day
House. on REPREsEsrArWEs-All the indications to-day
look to speedy organization. The plurality resolution
was laid the table by decided After number
of propositions had been offered, and withdrawn re-
ected by the House. Mr. Cobb, of Alabama democrat pre-
sented resolution--smilar to which Mr.. Kelly,
Of New York democrat had given notice of his inten-
ton to MISUNDERSTANDING the Hon William Aiken
Speaker of the Thirty fourth Congress. motion was
made to lay 1t the table, which defeated,
and direct vote the passage Of the resolution re-
suited yeas l03 nays no. making change Of four votes
necessary to its passage. Much excitement prevailed
during this ballot, and when Mr. Whitney to
that he would change his vote from "nay to yea
III as he had been informed that the change would
elect Speaker the galleries applauded heartily showing
the prevailing anxiety for the organization This mani
estaton however checked when the Clerk announced
the result and this drew applause from the
republicans who thought their hour had come 1t
est that II the plurality rule is adopted Gov. Aikens
chance would be at least equal to that Of Mr. Banks The
House adjourned at o'clock and Saturdays session will
doubt be most interesting one General expectation
prevails that organization will be effected.
= REMARKS OF MR. STEWART, OF MARYLAND.
The remarks of Mr. Stewart published in our pa
per to-day, will well repay attentive perusal His
views the pending embarrassment in organizing the
House stated with cearness and force. 1t win be
that the suggestion the possible adjournment of the
two houses by the President originated with him. We be-
eve Mr. Stewart is the first democrat who has
his district in Congress. We shall be disappointed how
ever if his constituents will again want any other than
democrat 4 .
The daily union., 1856-02-02

The Nebraska legislature has adopted resolution re-
quesng Governor lizard TO proceed to Washington and
his influence 10 obtaining the passage of bill granting
100 acres Of spd 10 actual settlers Ia that Territory
The daily union., 1856-02-02

THE WHITE MOUNTAINS ~ wISrER--The Portland Adver-
tser says
"Seemnglyto these everlasting mountains Of New
Hampshire prsen'ed magnificent and glorious
appearances than tby have every fair day for the
few weeks We hardly know which view Of them to sd-
mire the most daily Kaleidoscope they have been at
sunrise noon and sunset and have viewed them at all
lhegs hours, They prf glorious monntalps'
The daily union., 1856-02-02
WHAT NEXT Z

The scnseless and contradictory grounds furnished by
the opposition for the they have waged against the
administration thus summed up by the Peoples MAS
sacbusetts) Advocate;
The Of the opposition towards the
marked with most depIorsbe want OF principle They
began by denouocng General Pierce aboltions then
doughface and servant OF the South then a. an aQso
then bunker whom any agitation would frigbten into
Hts then dictator to his party, then man OF no in
auencc, then perfect dicstsr then they complain be-
he does not direct bis party In Congress- and take the
business Of the majority into his own hands and lastly they
And fault because all their shngs and urnngs have not
hsd effect njure the democratic chspces the pre
dency Can ANYBODY tell what these fellow, rant ne
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

We learn by gentleman just returned from
the Sandwich Islands, says the Alta, that
yankee Sullivan" is basking in the sunshine
of Royaltyl He gives private lessons in
the mobile art of self defence to the Royal
family, and is bottle companion and body
guard to the King in bar-rooms and billiard
saloons. He has given two public exhibitions
to full houses.
Lee and Marshall's Circus Company will
return on the Yankee, minus few thousand
dollars by the speculation.
George Peoples was knocked down in the
street one night, badly bruised and left sense
less, but had recovered and was able to play
again after few nights 1t is supposed that
he was mistaken for another member of the
company, who had had some words with the
Sullivan crowd that evening.
They complain of a very dull business sea-
son at the Islands, but few vessels in and
generally with light cargoes Two English
men-of-war vessels, but no American, had
touched at the Islands for the last four
months.-dHd.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
urpER RANcnER1A, Jan. 9, 1856.

MEssRs. EDIToRs Our camp being de-
pendant upon the artificial introduction Of
that necessary element-water-to enable us
to develop our mineral resources, we are all
on the anxious seat waiting for the compile
ton of the canal when / promise to give O
good account of the doings here.
Just at the present time, however, we stand
in stafa quo, except an occasional miners
meeting takes place, when all the town gets
tight, and appoints Capt. Whiskey Chief JUS
tice Christmas and New Years nights were
celebrated in all due form in this place by a
grand kickshins, but not being one Of the
guests, cannot give particulars further than
report saith that there was chance for all
Young men to turn nurse and hold the babies
while ma danced. Apropos, we have now
some 80 children in this town who are old
enough to attend school, and the question is
being mooted about building school house,
which can also be used for various other pur-
poses, such as a church, public lectures, exhi-
bitions, etc.
perceived in recent number of the led
ger, that Volcano has Is lawyers. 1t is to
be hoped that Jeremy Diddler, Esq, recently
from Volcano, enjoyed his trip to this place,
notwithstanding he left so unceremoniously
forgetting to say Goodbye, Landlord."-
Those Of the inhabitants who promoted him
to the post Of a Prosecuting Attorney OF a
distant county, (during his short stay here, }
will not soon forget him when they have the
satisfaction of knowing that they had to turn
out of their warm beds at two o'clock, to
show him the way on his journey, although
he insisted on staying at ten different cabins,
and bunkng with any man who would let
him.
Building still continues A fine new hotel
has just been finished, and promises well for
its proprietor. Another new and large bill
lard and bowling saloon is progressing rapid
", and everything betokens future prosperity.
The hill back of town is being tunneled and
good prospects have been obtained Some
three miles Of the ridge is now taken up and
recorded, and with water once more in camp
we may defy the county to beat us in the
production of our placers.
Yours as ever,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

DY Virtue OF an Execution 20 me directed i..s
ID from the Court Of Geo. l.. Gale Jlstice orb
Peace, in and for Township No. g. County Of Aa
dor and State Of California, upon judgment
dered therein on the 23d day of November A. 9
1853, in favor OF Charles Ackley. aud against A,
drew Il. Reed and Christopher C. Nelson, 70, q
sum Of one hundred seventeen dollars fifty ceas
(sll7 50) debt, and FIVE per cent interest pcrmrg
from the 23d day of Nov. 1855. until paid, and 1
sum of twenty dollars and twenty cents costs
suit, together with accruing costs have sge
upon, seized and will expose to public sale on @
2ith day of January, 1856, between the hour
A. NJ. and p, NJ. Of said day, all the right ta
and interest Of Andrew H. Reed Of. in and 20
certain piece Of mining ground, situated on Iula
Guleh, and o sned by A. u. Reed in connection ai
Andy karney.
Sale TO take place in front of Justice Gales d
fee in Volcano, to satisfy said execution and c.a
l.. S. SCOTT,
Constable Township No. g.
Volcano, Jan. 4th, 1856. [prfeessl llA
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
TRINITY.
For The Weekly Ledger.
[NnI4g DIccINcs Ian 3 1S66
Yours as ever

DEAR LEDGER Our camp is becoming
quite lively, owing to the continued fall of
rain, which bids fair to replenish to overflow
ing each of the three bitches which have their
terminus at this point. Should the supply
continue for any considerable length of time,
you may expect to hear favorable report
from the miners in this vicinity. There has
been considerable work done already, prepar-
atory to the commencement of washing, which
will facilitate much toward an early replenish-
ment Of the miners impoverished finances.
The provision merchants and all Others will
hail with gladness this interesting and aus
picious" moment No doubt in many instan-
ces, the first impulse of his heart would be
to tune up the celebrated harp NV thou-s-
and strings" in token Of JOY, for it would
take many more dollars than the harp has
strings to remunerate him for the many mule
loads Of grub he has, in the generosity of his
heart, licked" out to the "lonest miner," +"
since the commencement of the season.
Through the columns of your paper, see
that considerable complaint is made about
the muddy condition of your streets. Thro'
the same medium l will inform the public
that, our thoroughfares are in better con-
dition The water, sometimas to the amount
of "sluice head" from the hill directly
above the town, runs down through the prin-
cipal street, and becomes so efiectually mixed
with the mud as to cause the mass of filth
to flow coward in its majestic course" and
in depth sufficient to enable stern wheel YES
sels' of moderate dimensions to ply irregu-
larly between the most frequented places,
where a supply of steam is generally taken
aboard, the better to enable them TO navigate
with facility those much frequented shores
One feature in the improvement of our
town have neglected to mention. Through
the enterprise OF John Cable a. Co., the in
habitants are now supplied with pure spring
water brought from the hill adjacent in led
pipes As good water heretofore was OBJ
tanned with considerable difficulty, this is
found to be great convenience.
MINER
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
Volcano Select School.

S. T. TACKABERRY, PRINCIPAL
TNIlE next term Of this school will commeas
l. Monday Jan. 2lst. and will continue for
present in the VI. L. Church.
Parents are assured that the strictest anert
will be given to scholars to advance them Ia y
studies. No improper conduct or vulgar lals,i
will be allowed on the part Of any scholar
An opportunity will be given for those who +
to pursue the higher studies.
TERMS.
For common English branches, per quarter
of three months,
For higher Branches, s,.................. D.
5. I. TACkADERRY
Jan 6 lL3.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
SUMMONS.
OF CALIFORNIA. | CO

Sl Al T. OG iAlifOhNia, 7
COUNTY OF ANADoR. -
In Justices Court, in Township No. g. beforc!s
tice GEo. l.. GALE.
The People Of The State Of California, 10 VII
LIAM MOUNDS. GREETING
NOU are hereby summoned to appear befoi, {
l. undersigned, at his office, in Volcano, in Ton
ship No. 3, in the county and State aforesaid
Saturday, the 18th day of january. A. ID. 1856
two o'clock, f. NJ, TO answer unto the complaa,
+. W. Clute, of the town and county aforesaid, b
sues to recover the sum Of seventy-iive dollar,
Goods, Wares and Merchandise heretofore sold r
delivered to you by the plaintiif at your spg
instance and request the complaint and bill tc
on file in this oilioe-when judgment Nil be aI
against you for the above amount with costs q
damages, If you fail TO appear and answer.
Given under my hand, AT Volcano this 81 {.
Of January A. d. 1856.
GEO. L. GALE
JGs;icc ~ the Pesit
Volcano, Jan. 4d, 1856 Iprfeessl H..
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

DayWe wish our neighbor of the Sentinel
when he copies articles from this paper, would
print them according to copy. When we
want words put in italics, we have it DONE
Week before last we noticed his "Steamer
paper" and wished him "great success" in
the undertaking. He copies the article, and
puts the word great in italics; which
makes us appear to be insincere in our re-
marks. Our neighbor, however, is prone to
to be witty, and this is the way he impresses
the fact upon his numerous readers.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

STREET IMpRovEMENTs.-Num of our
merchants are filling up the street in front of
their stores with stone and gravel If they
would all unite and make general thing of
it, the entire expense would be greatly re-
duced, and the improvement be made in a
much more workmanlike manner However,
we are glad to see the gravel coming, not
withstanding it is only being sprinkled over
in spots.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

r6y The propretors of the Antelope Res
taurant have considerably enlarged their es-
tablishment, and have added comfortable
apartment for the accommodation of private
supper parties. These gentlemen, for their
enterprising spirit, deserve liberal patronage.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
nay The editor of the Amador Sentime

Day The editor Of the Amador Sentinel
endeavors to convey the impression that a
portion of the streets of Jackson are plank
ed. He is right-that is SO far as one street
is concerned for we learn upon diligent in
quiry that several plank, (now in dilapida-
ted condition) were at some former time
thrown across a small branch that runs thro
that fourshing village
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

QUAKrz LEAp.-We learn that couple of
lawyers of this place, not having quite as
many clients as the law allows" started out
some two or three weeks ago on tramp
through the woods, and discovered valuable
quartz lead We are positively assured that
it is one of the most extensive quartz veins
ever discovered in the State, and that the
rock, as far as it has been prospected, appears
to be more than ordinarily rich. The dis
covererS very naturally think that they have
a good thing and are taking the necessary
steps to hold on to it.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

bas- The Dutchman says that whoever
wishes to get along in this world, has only to
take few lessons of hen chasing grass
hopper. With a long neck and sharp eye,
take few hurried steps, stop short peep over,
peep under, now TO the left, now to the right,
one ilutter, and rush, and then you have
him
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

/. o. OF o. FAT regular meeting oi
Volcano Lodge No 25, held on the evening
of Jan 4th the following officers were Install
ed for the present term, ID. d. G. NJ. John
Doble officiating, assisted by Past Grand'
Kingsley and Chamberlin
J. S. b. Jewett, n. g.; Geo. johnson, V
G.. Rudolph Christian, Sec.; John Turner
Treas
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

SCHOOL EXHIBITION. evening, the
school of Mr.. Tackaberry give an exhibition
at Mahoney Hall. This young gentleman has
bestowed much pains upon his pupils, and the
parents of children who have been attending
his school, should not fail to be present on
this occasion.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

Dey- In another column will be found the
advertisement of Messrs. Tarbell & Waters.
They have formed co-partnership, and will
in future conduct the Empire Hotel. They
have everything in the best style. and the
house is pleasant aud comfortable one.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
House, Sign and OrnamentoI
PAINTING

FHIN ING.
GEORGE D. UNDERWOOD would re.no,.,
VI inform the citizens Of Volcano and srr,,.
ing country, that he has fitted uphls
NEW PAINT ROOMS.
in Carpenters Block, opposite Jerome's liz.
Stable, where he will be happy to meet ali ~
who need anything in his line Of business. mi
hopes that experience and strict attention "a
profession will entitle him to liberal share Of y,
lie patronage.
Having purchased Mr.. Packers interest n
above business he viii attend PERSOA,gLIr
all orders entrusted TO him, and for cheapneg ,
dispatch, and ncatness Of execution. he cballsr,
competition. Give him call
Jan ll.3-
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

par There was wedding in the south end
of town on Wednesday evening last. To-
wards midnight, darirari party proceeded
to the residence of the brides parents, and
commenced their delightful performances AZ
ter remaining a short time, the leader of the
party mounted the steps of the house, and in
vited the musicians to neighboring saloon
to take drink After imbibing pref
ty freely, they discovered that the leader was
the bridegroom of the evening. They all
left in a hurry, acknowledging that they had
been beautifully sold.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
The Citizens store.

'I'liE undersigned call the attention of the citi-
L zens of Volcano and the surrounding country,
OF their general and wellselected stock of Grocc-
ries, Provisions, Mining Tools Hardware Boots and
Clothing, Flour, Barley, Ground Feed DC, which
they offer for sale at reduced prices.
From long residence aud acquaintance with the
mines we fatter ourselves that we are able to make
selections of Goods that will give entire satisfac-
tion. TITUS d co.
oct 3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

GooD!-A friend of ours, who did not
observe New Years, informs us that on that
day he took out (of his claim) nearly ninety
dollars, with one hand to help him. He has
only been q resident Of Volcano about two
months, and has very naturally concluded
that the year of our Lord 1856 "opens
rich.n
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

Bas' The 22d of February is to be cele-
brated in Brownsville, FL Dorado county, by
grand ball at Lycem Hall. We under
stand that the proceeds of this ball are to be
applied towards paying of the Indebtedness
which remains unpaid for the construction Of
the Hall
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
PRIVATE SUPPER PARTIES

Ladies and gentlemen will find il pleasant pii
to drop in and have plate of Oysters either IN.
or Stewed. at FIPE MINUTES NOTICE
This House is conducted on the popular r.;a
rant plan of moderate charges according to whI
ordered. The subscribers solicit continuoacs
the patronage so literally bestowed on them.
jan ilt
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

VOLCANO Moor-LEGIsLAruRE.-T The Lyceum
not seeming to prosper as it should, those
connected with it, we understand, propose to
convert the organization into Moot-Legis-
lature, promising that novelty such as this
will have tendency to secure more gene
raj attendance of ladies and gentlemen
Numerous candidates for the speakership, as
well as for U. S. Senator, are already in the
field Much speculation exists and some bets
have been made on the question as to whether
one Senator or two Senators will be elected
this winter Indeed, it seems probable that
the proceedings of the Volcano Legislature
will be looked to with as much interest as
will characterize the doings of the assembled
wisdom at Sacramento. The members OF
the latter body will do well to look TO their
laurals."
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

NOTARY PuBuc-It will be seen by refer
ence to our advertising columns that p c.
Johnson, Esq, of the firm of Tebbs & John.
son, Attorneys at Law, has been commission.
ed q Notary Public for Amador county.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

peS- " Just now, a man with ten dollars in
his pocket is curiosity" in Volcano-so says
the correspondent of the Sentinel Perhaps
he judges other people by the weight ofshis
own pockets.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

asS~ Our paper has been delayed until
this afternoon on account of the non-arriyal
of a lot of paper, which was shipped from San
Francisco, December 18th.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
[ State Journal, January AM
Arrival of the Sierra Nevada

The Steamer Sierra Nerada arrived at the
Bay at o'clock this morning with dates to
the llth of December.
Hon. James Mcmahon was on Saturday
reelected to the u S. Senate for six years
from March 4, 1857, by the Legislature of
Virginia.
WASHINGTON, Dec, I.
RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH TO THE PACIFIC.
MFR. Weller, Dem, of California, gave
notice of his intention to introduce bill au-
thorizng and facilitating the construction oi
railroad and magnetic telegraph to the
Pacific. After brief Executive session, the
Senate adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.
On motion of Mr. Pratt, Wing, of Mary
land, VIM Hickey was appointed Chief Clerk,
and j. II. Nicholson, Reading Clerk. The
National X. Ms prefer Orr Cobb, or Rich
ardson, to Massachusetts, man. 1t is said
that Mr.. Whceler's recognition of the new
Nicaraguan government has been disapproved
of by the Administration.
THIRrY-THIRD Richardson, 49,;
Banks, 100; Fuller, 80; Zollikaffer, 3; Pen
nington, 2; scattering, IA.
On the announcement of the thirty-third
vote the House adjourned.
The excitement in Kansas still exists be-
tween Lane and Shannon. Accounts have
exaggerated
The steamers George Collins, and May
flower were both burned at Memphis
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10th.
There was nothing Of Importance done in
the Senate to-day.
In the House seven ballots were had for
Speaker, without success. The following is
the result of the last ballot: Banks l07,
Richardson &c, Fuller SO.
WAsHINGroN, Dee. 1lth.
Nothing of Importance done in the Senate.
Six ballots were had in the House for
Speaker with the same result as yesterday.
There seems no prospect, as yet, of an or
ganization.
BY the El Nieardgaea@ Of the 18th Dec,
we learn that oil is quiet in that Republic !;
also the de pt Geo. &. Davidson,
after an in es.si hours, and 1.-THE death
of Col. Cha a. A-Niiiman. Ma. ed Sanders
has been promoted to Lieut.. Col. to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Chas. II. ill
man. ID. c. Bale, has been promoted to the
rank of Captain, to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Geo r. Davidson Gen. Gist
has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
nsrThe Hon. Beni Fitzpatrick has been
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

E65-A fellow meeting with one of the
strolling organ players, was inclined to en-
ter into conversation with him, and asked
"What in the grand drama Of life do you
PERFORM
81 mind my own business, was the pointed
reply.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

n9- Page a. Cameron, of the News De
pot, have again placed us under obligations
to them for copious supplies of Atlantic and
European papers
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
DanClur.

The Pupils Of Mr.. Millington's DanciD, r..
requested to meet at the Empire Hotel ., !
day evening, Jan. Eth, to receive their lac.
A general attendance is requested. "
N. B.-Subscribers who are indebted ,o u
lingtou will please settle at that time If com"
S J. MILLNC7m
jan ,,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
MINER.

s0- The Pacific Express Company, with
their accustomed liberality, have extended
to us many favors during the past week.
for which they will please accept, our thanks
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

B1- BY looking over our advertising col
umns, it will be seen that Stewards Bathing
Rooms and Shaving Saloon are in full blast.
Give him q call
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

DAILY MAn-We have neglected hereto
fore to state that want complained of some
weeks ago was promptly supplied. There is
now daily communication by mail between
Volcano and Sacramento
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

seS- During the past week the weather
has been extremely cold in this region
Yesterday, however, it moderated, and as we
go to press there is every indication of rain.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

PERsoSAI-Mr Larkin, of the Sacremen-
to Union, spent three or four days during this
week In our town. He seemed to be much
pleased with Volcano, and the mines surround
ing us.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05
Empire Hotel.
MAM STREET. TOT

MAIN STREET. TOLCANo
GENERAL STAGE OFFICE.
kA THE Subscribers take pleasure In ann.
Iii TO the Public that they have renovated .s
and enlarged this Hotel, and opened 1t asa f,., Y
House. The sleeping apartments are GtteS !. {
entire new furniture and good clean beds n. ~ =
BILE will at all times be supplied with cyerv in y
cy Of the season that can be furnished In 4 ,a ua
ket and they assure those who may favor tbo,. {
their custom, that they will leave nothing n,5 n
render their guests comfortable during tbair fn.l
with them. p
The BAR will at all times be supplied win
choicest ~
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS
that can be procured in San Francisco, and win
in charge of competent attendant. ''1
rn- Attached to this Hotel is an eley,r,
LARD Room, which is furnished with THREE
BLES, surpassed by none in the country
TARBELL Il WATER
jan 8 us
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

n15> We have in our possession several
cards that were left at our residence ON New
Year day, during our absence. AS specimens
OF the "6ne arts" they are hard to beat.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-05

E1- Owing to the extreme cold weather
for few days past, very little mining has been
done in this section.