davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

A VERY SINGULAR AFFATR-A very Gu
rious instance of confusion took place in a
family in Lombard street A mother and
daughter were both confined on the same day,
each having a little son. In the hustle of
the moment both babies were placed in a
cradle. and to the confusion Of the mothers,
when the Youngsters were taken from the
cradle, they We're unable to tell which was
the mothers and which was the daughters
soma matter which, Of course, must ever
remain amistery. The family is in great dis
tress over the affair Albany Nsdw5dek~
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19
NOTICE.

An NOTICE.
a cann messing oil the stockhoniders of the Vol
VoiceSauna o w. water and Mining Company, held in
eecte1 1V = the following members were unanimously
N'''ed Trustees and Officers:
INV TRUSTEES
I. Fspion,l arnrls, N. W Gordon, J. c. Shipman, ].
L. B. HARRIS. Pres. Treas. and Geau supt.
Vooar. r., GEO. INJUNCTION, Secretary.
se 9 1906. febl6-17ly.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19
A. b. III Y, NJ. d.


p Permanently located in Volcano,
Qrr,1c!S having comfortable and convenient
- - Office with all the necessary Istru-
mels, Tools and appliances, will do any kind of
golA mat pertains to the profession Of Dentistry,
anu manner which shall give entire satisfaction or
"f money refunded.
Altueal teeth inserted ON Gold Plate or Pivot,
+. ,9e case may require Teeth plugged with Pure
eoa or extracted. Childrens Teeth regulated
~n'a necessary and all diseases of the GUNS, (the
u'v Of which is called scurvy of the Gums) cured
NJ PAY. Chloroform administered If desired
oct z I On
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19
L.. y. scott,

uxOLUAN0 BOOT AND SHOE STORE,
~ RESPECTFULLY informs the citi
4TW zens of Volcano and vicinity that
S1a4aaaSeAASAhe has large assortment OF
If nSoS ana Shoes on hand, which he will dispose
Vu me most reasonable teams.
on Land. u 0"o' i''u'''ss 'o'
MI "l also prepared TO manufacture Boots to
n we warrant all work done by Us.
manna AL kinds of repairing done in suitable
Gait GAIT and at the shortest notice GIVE EN- A
ianl9 o.,
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

FIVE nobiemen are said to own about one
fourth of all the landen property in. Scotland.
They are the Marquis Of Breadalbane, aud
the duke of Argyle, Athol, Sutherland and
Buccleugh. About two thousand proprietors
are also said to own one-third of the land
and total revenue Of the three Kingdoms of
England, Scotland and Ireland.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

ANrIoE SPEuNc.-Town Meeting, May 90,
1854: at was Put to vote to See if the
Town will Rails any money for the SUPPORT of
Reading Righting and Offering Schools in
the Out Scurts of the Town and it Passed in
the Negative. "-Ad0rer american.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

We like to see woman tread the high and
holy path Of duty unblnded by sunshine and
unscathed by storm. There are hundreds
who do so from the cradle to the grave, he
roines. of whom the world has never heard,
but whose names will be bright hereafter,
even beside the greatest angel.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

SoME people carry their hearts in their
heads--very many carry their heads in their
hearts The difficulty is to keep them apart
and yet actively working togather.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

FATHER" said a cobler's lad as he was
pegging away at an old shoe, "they say that
trout bite good now" "Well. well, replied
the old gentleman, "you stick to your work,
and they 'front.' bite you.p
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19
SAMUEL j. X. HANDY,
(LArE OF rLAcERvIILE, cAL.,)

COUNSELLOR At Ia W,
-r,vTvG removed to Volcano, will strictly at
II land TO all Professional Business confded to
- in the several Courts Of Amador, Calaveras
.1 n Dorado counties, and in the Supreme Court
If the State M.
iaiTani Of Spangle ~ Go.
dec S ~
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

The editor of the New York Dutdhman,
speaking Of drink he once had occasion to
indulge in, says he couldn't tell whether it
was brandy or a big torchlight procession go
ing down his throat.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

A magazine report of the fashions, says
There is not much change in gentemen''
pantaloons this month";
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

any dear" said an aflectionate wife to her
husband, who had been sick for several days,
"wheu you were well, you were in the nabt
Of eating twelve apple-dumplings; now that
You are sick, how many shall | make you"
"Wel," replied the husband, II reckon you
may make eleven to day; but be particular
and make them little larger than usual"
The wife obeyed.
When the husband had eaten the eleven
with the exception Of the half of one, his lit
tie son, lad of two summers, came up to
him and said:
Daddy, give me little piece
go away, sonny replied the father
"your poor dads sick"
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

A YANKEE has invented a machine for ex-
tracing the lies from qnack advertisements
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

According to the report Of the New Or
leans chief of police during the last six months,
one-tenth of the entire population of that
city were under arrest
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

pHYSICI.f.V md SUR 6 f ON.
/>rFtcE at How & Smiths Drug Store, Main ST.,
[ J Volcano. Residence on the alley, in the rear
NIB The books of the late firm of Goodin x
Smith can be found at my Office. Persons indebted
viii do well to call aud settle.
feh22.lS.tf.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19

LoosISe a COW for the sake OF a cat. Thi
is a Chinese Interpretation of Law.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19
Geo. l.. Gale.
BANK EXCHANGE.

the REAR or DR. MuNcKToS's DRUG STORE,
/ AS received new stock of choice Wines, Bran
IL dies and Cigars. Main street Volcano.
SMITH d YOUNG.
OCT q II 1y
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19
~, l,ulfano incrkIp leo9er,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, BY
SPRINGER & DAINGERFIELD.
u. b. pANGERFELp.
rer"S SIS
Advertising.

couare of u lines, first insertion, s3--each
,, On, Insertion, s. SO.
-s- liberal deduction on the above rates Will
- - far quarterly and yearly advertisements
D. ''D LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
.,., 10 inserted at the following rates:-Two Dol
wa nor square for the first insertion, and One Dol
'l' P, s' s,,,ore for each subsequent insertion.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19
w AVER. vi. ID.
aieo. la. Smith, wi. D.

om,e two doors South of the Empire Hotel.
0 oo,o7 / qy
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-19
JOB PRINTING.

"a. rrenared to do Job Printing of erery de-
Ne Ven, IN a style superior to any other office in
'fr'g, 'othsrn Mines and at as fair rates.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16
The Slave Trade.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
Before Hon. Judge Belts.

Jrty i5.-7he Unaed Stats ycspAi Pedro De CmnAs.
This case was resumed this morning when wit
nesscs examined for the government whose tcsn-
mony went show the mode and manner In which he
Brsman had been seized.
Mr. Benedict proceeded 10 open the case for the de-
fence and called De Castro Zone Of the parties charge)
witness for NJ De Cunha-
FoR DEFENCE.
Pasdo ne Castro, 2l years os age born in Trinidad,
CubaI follow mercantile business was on board the Brs
when seizcd understand the Portuguese language:
did net tell defendant to throw anything ovcrboard
did not see him throw anything overheard, I did
sengcr may not be so, bu, thought So had connec-
ton with the vessel came 10 be or board through
Machsdo's Office; Invitation was 10 10 down 10 sandy
Hook and cume back with ne Costa al the time OF srresS
at the request Of defendant proauccd the passport
insisted, at his request, that he passenger
asked several times and that always my answer;
have seen De Costa write Draper shown De Costa gave
Cross examlnstonf DO not speak Portuguese bu, u.-
derstand NJ spoke Spanish 10 lie Costa defendants;
brig sailed have met defendant Broadway also In Ms-
chados Office never saw him In Havana; have no idea
vasns wners ,dss that hat % hs gong from here, had
vessel; have done several things for Dc Costa since
lhe seizure - ,l, = nany months since ! was in en-
Of the brig julia Noultcn have been In no ones en-
ploy here was never IN the employ OF Agurre 4 CAL
way got funds through them don't recollect giving
names OF parties on board don't remember giving uamS
Of lie Costa Henrcc was In the cabin Of the vessel
when Heyano was there Captain told him the object "a
the voyage I don't rcr ember Interpreting bctwee.
Costa and Heyand don't think spoke TO the man in
the cabin.
Direct examination resumed-r was shor, time in pe,.s
Murphys, TO learn engineering was my idea. Il dld
net suit and left = locomotive for four ov
I've weeks, in New Jersey have been travelling IN
Europe my father is In Spain several times defend
ants request asked the officers ct him count bis money.
they refused said they would take Of gave no
Tor refusing mon, was taken fsou ne Knew
nothing about The vessel u accident that IN 4
Tim there 10 invite 70 know nuhlrg Sefanaants
friends abroad think shO u kNuw atfeNItat's Ar,c.
woUln ta NJ ADORNED
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16
Meeting OF photographers.
PROTEST AGAINST PRESENT MODE or CONTRACTING
GOVERNMENT LIrHooRAPHIN0.

An adjourned meeting Of photographers was held last
evening Ia nmany Hail. TO take further action relative
protecting themselves against the system Of awarding
contracts by the government for thographing TO station
crs and to hthographcrs. Nearly all the employers
and ourneymcn Of the city connected with tho cra
present.
The meeting organized by appointing Mr. VIM. Nicun
Chairman and selecting on rer duncan Secretary.
The cnnxAs explained the object Of the meeting BY
followed In English, German and French by various par
ties present They all set forth the pecunary loss 70
which OF their body subjected by satoners
getting government hogrAphng TO do instead Of htho
eraphers, and expressed determination against such
letting out Of work by Congress-
Mr. RoIxKrsox desired that Mr. McClennan give his
perience in taking contracts from the government Cor
Mr. McCrrsyAs rose in response 10 the solicitation He
stated that his experience had been limited in doing
government hthographng but he had had enough 10
isfy hm. The fact was, be could not make Il pay for
easy matter 10 get pay from government after
the work done He dsapproved utterly the giving
out q scsrspnng Sy sovsTn%.n 70 outsider y, rs, This ISs
be fairly bic for In the present he had his own
way the statoners 10 New York who had the govern
ment contract could NOT get man 10 work Tor them In
Mr. Espcorr suggested that make the present move
real bencat, necessary 10 get the ccope-
ration Of lhos raphers in Boston Philadelphia and Bait
more and their refusal TO work upon government ltho
x aIhing given out tn stationers
Mr. RoBkErsoS thought worth while 10 write 10 the
leading hographers In the cities named OF the present
movement. and ask their co operation.
MT fNpCUfT MADE some turtner Fenafks, Nnch ne
moved that the suggestion made by himself and Mr..
Robertson he carried out forthwith with the amendment
that remcnsrance 10 be crswn up be sent " these
cities be forwarded TO Washington in connection
with this remonstrance. Tho motion was carried.
Messrs. John MAJOR, VIM. Robertson J. McCennan and
VIM n stone were appointed committee 10 carry the
last motion into effect with also the drawing Of suit
able memorial 20 send 10 Congress.
Mr. TiStsn moved the resembling Of the motion passed
at the last meeting directing that journeym engaged
upon government thograI hing under the present sta
TONERS this city stop work.
warm disc cnsued and resulted In the rcscind
ing Of the resolution.
An Adjournment after this took place 70 Manday
night al the place ~ hear the report Of the
putee upon the rcmonetrance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16

meeting Of the stockholders Of the Accessory Transit
Company held yesterday, At O'Clock r. NJ, At No.
2es Broadway The stocsheIderssrrcsent represented
81 600 shares Of the company OF 900 shares the
total number issucd. Samuel Yeverton called TO
heehair Upon taking the chair he gave brief resume
Of the affairs OF the company and ts present position be-
fore the courts discussion ensued which ended the
adoption Of the following resolutions
Resolved That the stockholders Of the Accessory Company
OF Nicaragua do hereby darprove ~ proceedings for
of receiver of the property of the
such stockholders express our dissent from the
the appointment Of receiver pending 10 the
Supreme Court precrring that the Affairs Of the
under the management unless changed
by the votes Of n majority Of the stockholders.
Resolved That the stockholders of the Accessory
Company Of Nicaragua have the utmost eonhdence N he
ability and energy Vanderbilt Esq, Presi
hereby tender him warnest thanks TOT aeena
ing our interests IN the affairs Of said company
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16

following is synopsis OF the latest news, from
spers brought by the Barcelona.
Ss0rani's Messenger OF June ~ says--The unseemly
$nt which occurred At the last levee Of Queen Nct0
~ excited much attention In Paris, and 10 condemn
journals Of every opinion. The democratic Siecis
Expresses itself on the subject
are not, a. "a known, parslssns of costumes that are
I'd on private ndivduas these clothes q circumstance
Increase The dignity OF The who wear them nor tha
sen.e o9 propris,y, and We believe above ali ,hasde
ry must no, depart from this sentiment; IT, duty 70
that equality can exist y ~ sphere and shs. no dhsr
D~ofs n pronounccs itself az iollows,-
ous love for wigs and silver buckles, but
Informing these American citizens tn hey cove them
a, bero elS's * this scene espsrenced intense
81 court dress, why dd he present himself
The somoc SSssn % MAN. he asmors moo y soss %
curing N the list o. presenss.ons WY could ne no'
IKE everybody s.s y wors es yssy % SolSs aoes ~
an; and, IN our opinion democratic pride equally
and riifal arisiccra,ie vanity. u would however
nj that OF hs couutrymen wanting IN proprety for
nounced hat he has presented his excuses. -.
AsSeiiee 0tionols follows In the same strain but
hi coufine our extracts 70 the above. BY the vast
ty OF Americans this unpleasant circumstance vii
eatlv depored, and the French journals are unjust
owing upon the whole nation the responsibility Of
ts committed by one individual.
adrtd despatch OF June n, says;-M. dc Escosur,
d this evening At valisdolid. tranquility has been
ablishcd. The government has declared that u will
th all necessary severity. The day for the proro-
OF the Cortes has not yet been fixed on.
0nonfs Messenger Of June 20 contains the foI'bving
Itcms;-The Legislative body met yesterday, W.
der, one Of The Vice Presidents, IN toe chair. "a.
cr, " Nerop and W mt Anatole lcmercier ob.
permission 70 print the observotio1s which they
ssls on the bill en 'wcrine N, patlmcnt Of the
70 contract q loon y MY mnious
o0rt CARY pre- n' repoit On the bill having
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16

The ministerial Journal the zt publishes the customs
proposition submitted by Prussia to the zolveren. I,
proposes tina, breadstuis, wheat, beans peas lenes
mIllet and vetches shall be admitted al duty Of two
pence half penny per Prussan bushe and rye, barley,
oats and buckwheat at Be- cd, with the provision that
the ZoIlveren shall the demand for the free
entry e rye when shall attain the price Of two dollars
and half to four dollars the Prusssan bushel.
general meeting Of tobacco manufacturers from all
parts Of the Zoveren had assembled at Hanover The
object of their conference TO ward on the menaced
increase OF imported and Indigenous tobacco, specially
pressed by Bavaria and some other States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16
PAssENCERe PER NIAGARA.

Mr. Hc.ngswcrth and lady Miss Thayer Mrs He'd, Mr..
Rruno ana sister Mrs Gallagher, Mr Oterbourg lady and
child Miss Goldman, Goldman and lady Earle and lady
Mr. fner and lady Capt Pollard Rev Dr Arno Ensign Bar
deson and boy Mr. Allen lady and infant M gulms lady
and two chdren Mr. Barry lady and three children Mrs Nc
Glo&gh and infant Mrs karney, Dr Murck Capt Crowen
Mrs and Miss Tobin Messs Kimbal Warren Black Bena
n, Delnes Hubert. tnchley Brano, Mountain, Moon.
Adams MsMss'er PART Bcrrett Cure POTTER Wood,
Cleasley, Hll, Buhn Miller, Phhos Tmmes aud servant
Miller, REYNOLDS Burr whee5ck Green Scott Israel Price,
Ferguson Hatfield Jelly, Gbbens, Crowther Flood Hemles
Brady Thornton, Gardner Hutchinson Crowei Thompson
johnson, Tobn and children scott
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16
FRANCE.

Reports have been for time current that unpea
sannes existed between the Of France and Rus
sa and that Count Mornys departure for ST. Petersburg
was delayed consequence. As Morny about ready
to embark the difference Is probably arranged.
The report OF the Committee OF the Corps Legslatif
fsng 10 accord the Emperor the power OF granting
pensions IL published. Il "a respectful, but arm,
and IL considered the severest check Napoleon
has yet met from his government The bill
granting pensions the Orleans prncesses was voted
unanimously, although Count Montalember, wrote a
strong letter against IT, and the Duchess OF saxeCoburg
Indignantly refuses the money. Tho juvenile Count OF
Paris has written letter 10 NJ Roger, repudiating the
FUSION aud saying that himself bis mother and brother
do not recognise the interference OF the other members
Of the Orleans family and that he reserves himself for
the future The letter hss made considerable sensation
the Oreanist circlee and the Orleans princes have
written angry letters respecting the Juveniles inter
ference. Al the close Of the Legslat session on the
I'd inst unced that the bill for the repeat Of
prohbiory customs duties 10 deferred until the next
sion
The measure for consolidating decrecs relative 10 Gus
toms duties into laws Ia also postponed.
The Emperor had arrived at Plombercs.
The projected meeting between the Empcrors Of Aus
tra and France Is confirmed. The Frankfort Journal
says positively that the meeting will take place at Maun
helm about the end OF July The Emperor Of France
will reside at the Duca palace and the Emperor Of Austria
si the Hotel L'Europc. The Ksgs OF wurtembcrg and
saxony and the Dukes OF Hcsse Baden and Nassau win
also assist Another says they ~l meet at the
Castle OF Arenenberg.
New docks for a steam navy are 10 be built at Brcst
Accounts Of the weather and the crops Throughout, the
country, even in the lately inundated districts
are favorable. Harvesting had commenced In
the south the vineyards also look well
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16
SPAIN.

The papers give accounts Of the recent riots At Badcs
vaadold and other cities. They TO have been OF
serious magnitude and Of nsurreconary character
The high price OF food the ostcnsble OF the
riots, but the people really were excited by political
emissarics. Numerous arrests were made and many Of
the prisoners shot The rioters set hrc 70 the stores
and 10 the growing crops tranquility finally
torcd when the government announced that the crops
presented good prospect and that there ample sup
ply in store until the harvest set in. The expor, Of
brcadstufs was prohibited
II announced that second squadron OF shipsof.
war, with troops for Decentralization In Mexc, WAS
ready sail from Havana should Mexico refuse 70 satisfy
the demands Of Spain.
The Cortes were prororucd on the 1st inst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16

List Of letters advertised in the Philadelphia Pubic
Ledger Monday, July IL, remaining In the Phsdelphs
Post ONCE uncalled for-no doubt msdrec,eds-
Pr Ncp For Hovses-w 4. B,cr a CO.. j q. A J.
Posef, Carter 20, Cokng Shepherd Curtis Sons,
Fakn * Co, k.sscnn Taylor, intended for <lssana a
Taylor Mayhcw, Talbot Co; Metcaf n Du acan Pcck.
ham. Tennis 60.
BSn.--ceo u. Gray and panforih, j. $. Lcvc,, 4 Co.
Iel.fnoYe Hall BfolLr r.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16
RUSSIA.

An imperial ukase orders the issue of twelve millions
of silver roubles.
Immense preparations making at Moscow for the
Cars coronation.
The Emperor continues his severity against deauters
and contrabandsts Letters say that the government
inclined 10 modify customs tariff particularly
as regards produce employed by foreign manuiac
turers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16
ITALY.

Affairs in Parma were becoming worse, md insurrec-
was feared The clerical journals Of Turin say France
has addressed note 10 Sardinia counselng mod GRAFTON
the Italian qucstion.
An Italian paper publishes telegraphc report that
Mr. Dallas and all his SUITE attred in irock coats, dena n
ded admission nie the presence ofthe Queen Of England
and that being refused they went away in flaming
sion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16
THE EAST.

Letters from the Cmea to June mention nothing but
the continued embarkaton of the troops General Rude
ger was dead.
The Moldo walachian Commission advances but slow
ly typographical difficulties completely neutralzing the
intention OF the treaty Ali Pacha during his stay at vi
enna succeeded u settling that the Danubian principal
tiles should remain separated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16
THE NEWS BY THE NIAGARA.


HALTAx, July 15, 1856.
The steamship Niagara, Capt Leitch, from Liverpool
at noon on Saturday the 9th inst arrived here at so
this evening.
She brings ninety nine passengers for Boston
She brings in specie ca, $50 sterling.
The Niagara let here at P. NJ. for Boston, where
she will be due about O'Clock ON Thursday morn
ing
The steamship Ericsson, Of the Collins ne had not
rived out.
Tne amshp Fulton sailed from Southampton for New
York on the evening Of the I'd inst.
The London papers contain the following important
paragraph
Negotiations between England and the United States
with view to settlement Of existing differences were
resumed on Monday the 3oth, under circumstances
which justify the belief that matters already in fair
train towards an amcable adjustment Of the points at
issue"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16

The Grand Jury rendered true bills Of Indictment IN the
following cases. .
me tinted sat vs. Rroo.o ~ Cgnhd Rciss, FOR ft
ting ou 0 sehooner Auva 20 be employed In the slave
trade,
~ fa,ttl saiss p dntonio and Louis oltds r. rs
gyn IT, voluntarily serving On board The SLAYER Altvs
y, rnote revolt on boa.d the ship Ocean Rover.