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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

ANOTHER FIRE PRooF.-Mr. Teurkauf has
commenced the erection of large fire proof
stone building at the junction of Main and
Jackson streets. The new building will be
placed several feet further back than the old
one lately occupied by Mr.. T. SO that the
Plaza will be considerably enlarged This
building should be, and we trust will be, two
stories in height, in which case it will be an
ornament to our aourishing young mountain
town. Messrs. Fry & Parlin are the build
erS
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

IMPORTANT TO MINERs.-A new kind of
hydraulic hose is now being used on the
claim of Mason & Co., Pike Hill, at this
place The hose is made of galvanized iron,
and the advantages claimed for it are dura-
bility and cheapness. They can be made at
less cost than the double canvass hose, and
will last for years, with proper care. They
are made in sections of twenty feet, and can
be put together in few moments, and when
connected they are perfectly tight and great
saving of water is effected. The one now in
use works well, and the parties think they
effect saving of at least 25 per cent, as
they attach the hose directly to the ditch or
canal and thus avoid the necessity Of put
ting up fumes to convey water at a great
height over their claims. Persons interested
in hydraulic mining would do well to exam
inc this matter.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12
IN the Senate journal of Monday, the fol-

lowing proceedings appear:
Also an act to prevent the tresspass oil
hogs upon private property in fuba county.
Tbis commenced with" Any person having
tbe management of any hog or hogs running
At large in Yuba county" &c. A question
arose rs to the proper committee for refer
once The Committee on Public Education
was first suggested-by another, the Com
mittee ON Beef and Pork Inspection, and by
another the Committee on Morals and Police,
but It was finally taken up in the Committee
of the Whole
A motion to strike out Yuba county was
lost.
ried. on a.
Divers words were suggested to fill the
blank -,
Some one moved TO fill the blank with
Sacramento county" Lost.
Another moved to fill the blank with the
words candidate or candidates so that 1t
should read, "Any persons having the man
agement of any candidate or candidates run
ming at large in Yuba county"
Ruled out of order and bill indefinitely
postponed.
Had the " candidate substitute prevailed
and Amador county included in the bill, we
should have suggested its reference to the
committee on Counties and County Bonnda-
ries
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

RECOVERY OF Com DUsT.-In our last
issue. says the Shasta Courier, we said that
Messrs Brastow and Lemon had gone in
search of the money that had been buried by
Carter and his gang. They returned on Fri
day last without being successful in find
ing it,
Garter still protested that the money was
where he had told them, and said that if they
would permit him, he would 60 with party
and find it, Accordingly, on Sunday last,
Carter was mounted on a mule, and in COM
pany with some twenty of our citizens, was
escorted to the place where the robbery was
committed, and from thence to the place
where the treasure was hid. After arriving
at this place, Carter confessed himself some
what bewildered, and asked for time, that he
might recollect the exact locality. The party
in charge granted his request Soon after,
he pointed out two logs laying across each
other, and told them they would lind the
money buried at the crotch of those logs
Upon examination, they found three bags of
the dust, containing between five and six
thousand dollars The party then held con-
sultation, and concluded TO leave four of their
number to prospect about that locality, and
see if they could not find more of the buried
treasure.
On Thursday last the four gentlemen above
alluded to returned here, bringing with them
between ten and eleven thousand dollars
more Of the stolen money. Making in all
about sixteen thousand dollars.
The information that led TO the recovery of
the money was given by Carter himself, and
it was supposed that he would make a full
confession Of the whole transaction, but we
are informed by good authority that he has
confessed to all that it is his intention to do.
He has not implicated any other parties.
Carter regrets having taken Mr.. Hick-
mans money, and says he would not have di-
vulged could Mr.. IL. have got his money in
any other way. He regretted taking it at
the time of the robbery and says, had he not
done So he would have been killed by the
captain of the band, Carter does not appear
to have any sympathy for any of the losers
except Mr.. Hickman.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12
po,,cr or PAnIs-The Police Of Paris is

po,ycr OF PARIs-The Police OF Paris is
said TO be the most efficient in the world. 1t
is Argus eyed and almost ubiquitous A
rocue TO succeed in the French capital must
be adroit indeed Nevertheless, there are
hundreds there, bold, daring, resoute and
reckless, who, if they would apply the same
to any honest pursuit, would not only acquire
fame but fortune. A Paris correspondent
of the New York Express gives the fol-
lowing illustration Of the vigilance OF the
Police:
GA few days ago, one hundred and seventy
thousand francs were missed by the Bank OIL
France A search was made by the bank.
with no satisfactory result Information OF
the loss was given to the police. Suspicion
attached itself to one of the clerks IN tne
bank. He was placed under secret surVell-
lance. For days he was watched unknown
to himself. Still no proof of his crlmlnaiity
could be obtained. He was from the pro
vince of Picardy, and on New Years day
left Paris to spend that holiday at home
He was followed by the police. The next
mornining he went into the woods for the os-
tensible purpose of hunting. No report OF
firearms was heard In the evening of the
same day he returned to Paris. After his
departure the wood was searched, fresh look
ing spots were dug up, but nothing was dis
covered. The agent of the police, who had
the matter in charge, returned to the city,
and presenting himself before the suspected
individual, told him all he had done pr the
previous fortnight-eyen his conversations
with his relatives was reported The visit to
the wood was mentioned with the rest The
mau was astounded, and completely thrown
off his guard, at last confessed that he had
stolen the notes, and named the spot in the
wood in question where he had buried them
The money has been recovered, and the thief
is now in prison awaiting his trial"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

The TRINITY INDIANs.-The Shasta Cour-
Ter is informed by gentleman from Weav-
erville, that there has peen a difficulty be-
tween the Indians and whites, on the South
Fork of Trinity river, The Indians deman-
ded some squaws with whom white men were
living, and being refused them, raised party
of some four hundred said to be Klamath Ind
ians, armed with rifles and reyolyers They
came upon the whites stealthily, and drove
quite number of them into an old building
when they had them corraled when our infor-
mant left. Sheriff Niblett, with small
party, had left Weavervlle and gone to the
assistance of the whites.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12
Notice.

KNOW all men by these presents, thai J. oalI. ~,
IN liza I. Harding, wife OF A. l.. Harding, o. Wv
county of Amador and State of California, do hers
by declare my intention 10 carry on and conuu'i a"i
the business of stock raisng teaming, mining aDs
gardening in my own name and on my own acVVan. an.
in accordance with the law entitled IAN Ae' ~ IN
thorizing married women to transact buslnST ION
their own name sole traders" passed Apfh ioa,
1852; and further declare that the busiiiesS wv
not exceed five thousand dollars.
CARMELIA 7. HARDING
Witness, Danfaitt Parmerly.
Aqueduet City, April 9TH, A, d. 1856
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

RARE CHANeE-0ne half of the fine -four
ing mill at lone City is advertised to be
sold on the 30th of this month, at public auc-
ton. Here is chance for the investment
of capital that is sure to pay.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

We wish to call attention to the adyer-
tisement of Messrs. Reddington & Co. in
this days paper. Messrs. r. Il Co. are the
Oldest wholesale drug house in the country,
and we advise all in want of articles in their
line to give them call
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

AGAIN we are called upon to thank Mr.
johnson for the many fayors bestowed upon
us in the way Of furnishing us with late pa
pers. This gentleman has gone into the
newspaper business in good earnest, and all
you have to do is to call on him and he will
furnish you with almost any paper you may
call for.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
Amador County,

NTATE OF IALIFOKNIA, -
Amador County,
On the 7th day of April, A. d. 1856, before ny
the undersigned, a Justice OF the Peace in ana ~
the county of Amador, personally appeared -. oT
melia I. Harding, known 10 me US carmen" ',1
Harding wife of A. l.. Harding, and signea aio "a
made the above declaration and ackno"iedgo,;I,
that she executed the same freely, yoiuaa',t
and advisedly, and that she intended to taus uare
and in good faith: And further certify that A; =
Harding, her said husband, acknowledge pyvI T.rI.
that he consents that the said Carmelia l. n" n,
ing may so declare her intention and carry on -
said business. n
Witness my official signature, this TN Gay
April, A. d. 1856
Just,ce Of The Peaet..
,. 'us's " pSH
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12
PArsrIxe.-our friend Underwood has re

PAISrlNG.-Our friend Underwood has re-
moved his paint shop to Main street, next
door to the National Hotel. This young
gentleman is painter of no ordinary merit
and deserves the liberal support of our cit
liens. We have examined several specimens
of sign painting executed by him that will
compare favorably with any in the country.
Mr. U. is also an excellent sene painter, and
persons wishing fancy sketches cannot do bet
ter than to employ him.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12
Livery Stable.

Livery Stable.
l5UE3-Errun THE undersigned repect
kffsi, x RSrzF1 fully announce to The cltr
VIisSS 3s-2f 'LATd<F zens OF Volcano and 7lclr-
ty that they have taken the Livery Stable hereto
fore occupied by VIM. H. Lobdell, in the rear Of
the Empire Hotel, where they are prepared to ae'
commodate persons with good Horses and Buggl''
and Saddle Horses at the shortest notice and at he
lowest rates.
n. b. Horses kept by the day OF week and every
attention paid to them. Give us a call.
HALL j. SPRAGUE
apr IL 25'Sm
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

A LARGE number of miners have commen-
ced work on the fiat south of the big rock in
this valley. They are now engaged in clear
ing of the top dirt preparatory to sinking
shafts
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

Mr. BouroN is now erecting fine build
ing at the Masonic Cave, which he intends
to fit up for summer retreat. There are
many Substantial improvements now being
made in our town
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

To the Pacific Express we are continual,
indebted for favors. Every evening We
ceive fnll files Of Sacramento, and San F,'
cisco papers at their hands.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

FRoM the published report of the Grand
Jury of San Francisco, it appears that the
expenses Of the city government for this year
will only be 100000. Last year it was
50, 1881 SO.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

KEYSTONE TuNSEL-Last Mondon
miners engaged in this tunnel struck sor. ''' .
the "tallest kind of pay dirt.p Ops ,.a
of dirt yielded twenty-seyen dollars
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

one claim, on China Hill, in which a.
miners are at work, is praying from on. na.,
dred to one hundred and twenty dollar, -
day This claim will furnish emplovmo,. r'
a year to come.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12
Tnn miners who are enpaped i

THIS miners who are engaged in ,n,,-
tunnels into the hill on Sutter Crest 7'4Qs
three fourths Of mile below yolcos. 'VU
reaping fair reward for their labor ~ S''
tunnel of Logan & Co., is paying re,n,'I, 'l'
from twelve to fourteen dollars to tbe '' /
every twelve hours. This company vo,t Dan'
sets of hands, and keep the car movir. wv
and night.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

The southern portion Of this State has
been favored with heavy rains during the
past few weeks which has done much good
for the newly sown crops and the young
grass.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

A LARGER amount Of gold dust was offered
in this market Sunday than any previous day
during the past two months. What little
rain we have been favored with has done a
great deal of good.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

THANKs.-Hon. +. Gates, Assemble .,a
Hon. S. II. Marlette, Surveyor General VII
please accept our thanks for valuable n0,r
documents.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

/. THERE will be meeting Of the Masonic
Lodge, this evening, A punctusl attend
ance is requested
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

THE individual who carried six-baded
knife of from this Office last Saturday, had
better return it Immediately. Your name is
known to us; so look out
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

Is our authorized agent at Fiddletown, for pro.
curing subscriptions, advertising and Job Work
gsB-HANFoRD * WIIDMAS are agents at Sutter
FOR procuring subscribers, advertising and Job work.
Orders left with them, will be promptly attended to-
Ny Mn. GEORGE LovEIANp of the News Depot
Indian Dggngs, is our Agent for that camp
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

School ExHIDIroN.-T This evening the pu-
pills under the charge of Mr.. Tackaberry,
give their second exhibition at Mahoney
Hail. 1t is expected that the parents and
guardians of the children will be present;
but there will be plenty of room left. We
hope to see the theatre crowded, as the pro-
ceeds are to be applied to purchasing testl-
monials for the children.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

BYAM & Co.-This enterprisng Stage CON-
pany are now making the chest Of time" be-
tween this place and Sacramento-frequently
arriving here as early as half past four O'Clock
in the afternoon. The appearance of Char
ley and his fast horses, is always hailed with
delight by the crowd that usually assemble
at the Express evrey evening.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12
Gardiner & Kirk
NIr. Henry S. Ryam.

Are our authorized Agents in Sacramento, for
procuring advertisements, &c.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12
MIR. l.. p. Fisher

Is our authorized agent in San Francisco. for
procuring advertisements, and transacting other
business
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

A STEAMER from New Orleans, says the
Journal, which attempted to make the voyage
NJ the Mississippi, found ice fifteen inches
thick at Matches and stemmed it with dill
culty. At Vicksburg the ice was making
fast. and the river was almost impassable.--
On reaching Napoleon, at the mouth OF the
Arkansas River, the ice had become so heavy,
and the steamers wheels we're so broken that
she was obliged to lay up and suspend any
further attempt at navigation The river is
gorged at Cairo, and the Mississippi, at Pa
duoah. The Mississippi, in fact, from the
statement of the captain of the steamer, may
be considered closed for nayigable purposes
its entire length Should this be the case,
the circumstance will be unprecedented in the
memory of any one living, and we doubt II
tradition has thing so remarkable to re-
count At Memphis the ponds are frozen
over to the thickness of twelve or fourteen
inches. and the citizens are cutting and stor-
ing away their own ce--a circumstance the
like of wlsch the "oldest inhabitant" does
not remember to have occurred before.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

By referance to our advertising columns, it
will be seen that Messrs. Hall & Sprague
have taken the Livery stable formerly kept by
Mr.. Lobdell, where they will be glad to sec
their friends and the former patrons of the
Stable We speak "a good word" for Char
ly--he is gentlemanly and courteous, as any
Of our citizens can testify, who have trav-
eled with him on Byam's stages Although
he has embarked in another line of business,
he will continue as usual to put the stages
through in double quick tme'
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

THE latest news from Salt Lake reports
fresh disturbances among the Indians. Brig
ham has issued proclamation in which he
tells the Saints how they must act to prevent
further difficulties, but We are unable to learn
what he recommends
Snow had fallen all over the Valley to a
great depth, and the loss of cattle and other
stock is immense. Provisions are very
scarce, and many of the Mormons were liv.
ing on brand.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-04-12

SPORTING INTELIIGENcE-The best time on
the record of the Marysvlle turf was made
yestarday by big dog and tin kettle
When last seen, they were making across an
eighty foot lot next to Montgomery 81 John
Sims stable, which the stable or the LOTT
they cleared in two jumps the dog just two
lengths ahead-MarysriLie Express 4th imst.
Jim G. of the-saloon, requests us TO say
that this time can be beaten in Volcano.
There are a number Of dogs now training,
and almost every day some one or two Of
them are put thraugh."
n. B. There are number Of trainers
in this place who are anxious for situations .
Address Corner Loafer
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04

We quote ssa9 50 as the renge of all kinds
Com Meal, So s74a4.
In Wheat there is more doing, with good deal
OF inquiry from shippers. Holders have advanc-
ed their quotations 3a5 cents per bushel, which
shippers at present decline TO pay. On Satur-
day afternoon 10000 bushels white CANADIAN
were taken for export on private terms supposed
at 81 81. We think twice this quantity has
been pickedup quietly at these figures. Sales
common white Wheat s. o. and some Seed
Wheat at 50 .05, and some choice white Cam.
dian at Sl.95.
Pork is firm at SIG % for Mess, and $l5 for
Prime. Lard is firmer, and 10 cents refused for
choice. Hams and Shoulders are wanted. For
ribbed Middles 81 cents is refused Small sales
of Beef at old prices
Freights are firm, but we could hear ofno en-
gagement this morning.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET, March 90.
The offerings of Beef Cattle this day were about
1000 head, sales at 00a$ 10 per 100 lbs. Cows
and Calves-Sales at from 25 to $75. Sheep
Sales at 5oaS5 IS per head, and at st cents per
10. Hogs-Sales at 8 5Oa$9 per 100 lbs.
New ORLEANS MARKET, March 29ih-Cot-
ton-Sales to-day of $500 bales, with a firm
market at 9ia93c for middngs; sales of the week
$4,000 bales. Stock in port 4S6.5OO bales ahead
of the same period last year stock. excluding
the amount on shipboard, 305, 500 bales. Coffee
quoted at IL LIDO; stock in port. excluding ship
board. $4,000 bags. Mess Pork SIS 25.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET April l.--Cotton--
Sales to day of 5000 bales; market sitter. mid
dhngs . ! -4n9 PC. Beef $40 30. Pork SIS SO.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04
C0agresSi0n0k.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Ssnate Com
mittee on Foreign Atiairs reported joint rcsolu-
ton permitting DR.. Kane and his associates in
the search for the Franklin Expedition, to ac-
cept such tokens of acknowledgment as the Brit
i>h Government may be pleased TO present
them.
The resolution debated by Messrs. Cass,
Mason and Seward in favor and Clittenden, Ba-
yard and Buter in opposition.
The subject was postponed at the conclusion of
the morning hour.
Mr.. Fessenden made a speech on the Clayton
Bulwer treaty protesting against harsh measures
and advocating the settemen of the difficulties by
negotiations.
Mr.. Cass argued that we should take decided
stand for our rights.
Messrs. Bell and Clayton amicaby settled their
difficulty Of yesterday.
The Senate. then adjourned.
House.-Nothng was done of interesnt in the
House.
The House spent the rest of the day consider
ing the Senate's amendments to the West Point,
Pension. and Deficiency appropriation bills,
without coming TO any conclusion.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-04
EXPLOSION oft Steamer Metropolis

The Pittsburg (Pa) Dispatch has an account
of the explosion of the steamer Metropolis. ON
Tuesday last; near Coalsport. Ohio. The acct
dent resulted in nine deaths.
Capt. Hazlett sitting at the stove in the
forward cabin when the explosion occurred He
was deluged with the hot water and fearfuy
scalded, but with most heroic presence of
mind. he rushed out of she cabin, climbed down
to the deck and halloed out to make her fast
the vessel being quite near the shore. though uu
der way. When the boiler had exploded, the
steamer rounded to and easily attached to
a flat boat. Capt. Hazlett leaped ashore but
Immediately sank exhausted, and was carried on
board. where every possible attention was paid
him. His injuries, however. proved fatal, and
he died after FIVE hours agony. Mr.. Roberts.
young Mr.. Bryan. Mr. Metz and Mr.. North were
also sitting near the stove when the explosion
took place. The boiler took forward direction.
According to one informant twenty persons were
iniured-nine of whom ere dead. Another says
eleven were injured and nine died. The former
is probably correct. The explosion caused the
utmost CONSERVATION among the passengers
The scenefs reported to have been truly horrible.
Screams and groans filled the air. Young Bry-
an, who was bright lad. ID years of age lived
several hours. He suffered much. Capt. Haz
let's son Hiram on board but was not hurt.
The Buckeye State took up two confirms from
Gallipolis for persons who died from Injuries re-
cpyed hy the explosion of the steamer metropol-
j.. The dead are Capt Z. Hazett j. NJ. Rob
ers, NJ Metz Mr. North and Mr.. Bry'n three
passengers whose names are unknown and hre-
muu.