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A d A MS EXPR ESS.
Office at FoxweIl's Hotel.

OlliCc ut OAWcIl > I1Otcl,
ON MAIN STREET, SMYRNA, DEL
This Express for Philadelphia, New York
Boston, and all of the Eastern cities also con-
meeting with the steamers for Savannah Ma.
con, Mobile, Montgomery and New Orleans, is
now running from Smyrna daily--thus affardinR
to It's citizens an opportunity of forwarding or
bringing Goods, Money, Vaiuobles, &C., with
dispatch and guarantee of their safety at very
low rates. siH $50 asi3 e. hs,f.esl, k..- -
Goods, packages, or any article,
destined for Philadelphia or Baltimore, or inter.
mediate points, viii be forwarded by the cars
from Smyrna at 81 o'clock. a. M, connecting
with the mail trains at Wilmington, arriving
N those cities and also connecting with the
other eastern aud southern lines the same day
All Goods, Specie, Jewelry, &C.,
forwarded or brought by this Express, will be in
charge Of a special messenger on the ears, ap.
pointed for that purpose, \. - 2 ~ sah5
aHa0~J~s Notes, Drafts and Bills collected on
moderate terms. and prompt relarnsnade. 80.
a Goods pcrchased per order IN anysof the Eas-
tern, Western or Southern States, with fidelity.
OF Sight Drafts at par, on England, Ire
land, Scotland and France, Gao be had at their
Office at L. Foxwors Hotel. "A
mar5-am. THOMAS MAGENs.
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Horse Rasps one inch more thai half round Pilcs
All work warranted satisfactory. A good assortment
OF NEW FILES constantly ON hand :
marj 3m ID CA,,r,,
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Rhodes Fever & Asue Cure


OR ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA,
EOR The Pre-, enton and Cure of Fever and Ague
or Chill Feveri Dumb Ague. and other Inter
millehi aud RemiItent Fevers; also of BIIisus Few
e. e.; ncc1mrnnled by Typhoid symptoms Typhoid
Fever, Yellow Fever, Ship and jail Fever General
Debility, Night Sweats. and all other forms of dis
ease Winch have common origin in
MALARIA OR AIIASMA,
THIS subtle atmospheric poison, which at ce ain sea
SONS Is unaVOdably inhaled at every breath IS the
same III character wherever it exists North South
East or Ncrt,-und will everyu here vieId Ia nm
newly dscnV cred audUie which neutraIizes The noi
SON completely purlies The system, and thus entirely
The pre- prictor distinctly cluims these exraordinary
/ results from lis Use
will entirely protect any resident or traveller even
IN The m's siklv swampy localities from any Aeue
ar Billions Disease whatever or any injury from CON-
si;,iiIly m,allng Malaria or Masma
u WI Instantly check the Ague in persons who
nave suffered Tor an !tngi of time from one dav To
twenty years. 50 Ia Il they need never have another
chill ny continuing It's use according TO directions
VIII immediately relieve all distressing results of
Bilious or Ngue diseases such general debility night
sweal" Wr The patient at once Begins TO recover an
peiIie ahd strength. aud continues until n norma nent
aIid radical effected. And as a proof thar n 10
nsp M'ry OF pnhllc confidence, because of its sim
cie from one ui the most celebrated chemists in the
IhIlcu States Is attached TO every bottle:
NEs YORK June II. 1855.
=, have made chemical examination of Rhodes
49, h5"c CuIVI Ut hntuOte 10 Malaria. and
have tested II for. Arsenic, Mercury, Quinlne and
HiFychnine bun have not found particle Of either IN
IT, nor have found any substance in lis composition
lhat would prove Injurious TO the constitution
- JAMES X. Chiffon, NJ D., Chemist.
TINS allows Of lis free a preventive by which
All persons may thus be sure of entire freedom from
the above named diseases matter how sickI =, the
season OF swampy The locality.
PIn"s ct efficacy are frequently published, and the
confidence Il" the public is asked only in proportion 10
us s ac'.lai merils wherever introduced and used.-
These only are relied upon to prove lis worth.
One or Two bodies will answer for ordinary cases,
some may require more.
directions printed IN German, French and Spanish
accompany each bOllle Price One Dollar.
Prepared and sold by the Proprietor.
-, JAS. a. RHODES, Providence, r.
And Tor sale by druggists generally.
nay2 '5j-ly
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TINE undersigned has opened an Office in
the Town of Smyrna, Kent county. Del,
for the Purchase and Sale of REAL ESTATE,
and has now on hand, For Sale, a number OF
very desirable se y "+ .
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FILES AND r A SPS-

6t'Ct L aud made equal 10 NEW. Al No. 81 NEW
street, between Race and Vine PhIInteiphia
PRlCE OF RE-CU T'rING PER DOZEN:
'nches' Fiat Bastd. Half Rod Inches. Three
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Farms and other Real Estate.

" He also Rents Farms and Houses col
lects rents and money, and does all and every
kind OF business in his line, on the most reason
able terms. ~
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

BIDDY AND nER FASHIONABLE HooPs.-In
our neghboring city of Brooklyn, a few days
ago, rather sharp policeman was patrolling
his beat, when an Irish woman whom he had
long suspected of being addicted to taking
things" passed by him His attention was
particularly attracted by the alteration in her
shape, which in the course of very few
days, had changed from lath-like thinness
to actual rotundity Following quickly after
her he touched her in tie short ribs, at the
same time remarking, "Why Biddy, you
have got mighty stou' within this day or two
What is the matter with you?" "The mat
ter with yon?" The matter is it, you dirty
blaguardw was the indignant reply Is it
the likes of yersef that's after insulting
dacent married woman an the mother of Is
as nice children as ever made way wild pra-
tie bad manners YEP "Come--come Biddy
that won't do with me" said the impurtura-
BILE star, something's wrong with YOU know,
you want that swelling reduced and you must
come with me to the station house, and be
doctored little" "Och, ye murtherin' vii
lain, an me in a delicate situation! Get out
o. that" And Biddy tried hard to get up
blush. " III tell you it won't do, Bddy, re-
iterated the city guardian, you must go with
me. It's only three days ago since l saw
you, and then you were as thin as a rail-
Such sudden swelling must be dangerous,
and | amt going to let you die in the street
for want Of assistance--So come alongw A
bright idea seemed to strike Biddy. and put
ting on one of her pleasantest smiles, she
said Now, Mister Policeman, I'll tell you
the blessed truth | tux a notion to be fash
ionable Jist and Pm after putin on rue hoops,
that's ALL" 1t won't do Biddy," still pre-
sisted the policeman" they don't wear hoops
quite as high as that come alongw Bddy
was forced to go and upon searching her at
the Station House, ten Shanghai chickens,
Of which she had wrung the necks, were found
strung around her body. She had stolen
them from the yard of bird fancier not ten
ninutes hesare the star sccostcd hey
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
For the Ledger.
IMPROMPTU.

To young lady on her advocating Anti-slaver,
principles.
BY WILL W.
Fair lady why express the wish
That all men may be free,
When well thou knowest that thy charms
Are binding slaves TO thee.
'Tis true, that those who on thee wait
May not be slaves in name
Nor seen the bonds that bind them, yet
'Tis slavery the same.
Though sweet the task, yet those who serve,
Their liberty may crave,
Then freedom give to all, but me-
I'd rather be thy slave.
Volcano, August 23d 1856.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
\. b. III O Y, NJ
Dentist.

Ks ,, Permanently located in Volcano,
N,rrvA-i having comfortable and convenient
>'Al y Office, with all the necessary lstru-
nel'S Tools and appliances, will do any Kind of
eo'A that pertains to the profession of Dentistry,
y manner which shall give entire satisfaction or
ne m7Heg refunded.
@FuHclal teeth inserted on Gold Plate or Pivot,
Is ~ ,ie case may require. Teeth plugged with Pure
lo1' or extracted Children's Teeth regulated
1el necessary; and all diseases of the GUNS, (the
l.0t OF which is called scurvy of the Gums,) cured
"NU FAY. Chloroform administered if desired.
%o Terms reasonable ~tsS
oct27 2u
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
office.

meeting of the stockholders of the Vol
vaI.ooaano oano Water and Mining Company, held in
fle.a1 a1V, p the following members were unanimously
'''el Trustees and Officers:
u =, TRUSTEES.
7 Fopiaa pi harris, N. W. Gordon, ]. c. Shipman, J.
'"'ley' Geo. Muncton.
d OFFICERS.
d. hAkRlS, Pres. Treas and Gent. Supt.
Vo,,,a GEO. INJUNCTION, Secretary.
o' reo l. 1856. fcblG-l7:ly.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

IN SICI.fN IND SURGEON.
0FTICE at Hoy q Smiths Drug store, Main st..
oc olcano. Residence on the alley in the rear
'l ine Drug Store.
ID ~, D. The books OF the late firm of Goodin q
r i a can be found at my Office Persons indebted
'1l q well to call and settle
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
From The Lonispille yornql.

From the Louisville Journal.
Loves Young Dream.
saw her in life's May morn.
My hearts first love, Jeanette,
When the rose-bloom of her soul
With the dew Of youth was wet;
Full five inches high,
1.-the, plump and sweet sixteen;
oh she was very lovely,
And was-rery green
The jetty locks that rested
Upon her brow of snow
Went ripping like thewaves
OF winter rivers aow.
Her eye was like the dew-drop
That gems the vioet's cup.
And when she smiled ah me she
Completely used me ap.
saw her shortly after
Before the alter stand,
When she gave wealthy boohy
Her lily white hand.
e. And wilt thou, love, obey him"
She sweetly murmured yes
But she inly vowed " she tcouidR't--
No stree, Bodf' | guess.
jeanette, Oh, dear jeanette!
My heart it sank within,
And drops wruhg out by agony,
We're beaded on my skin,
Strychnine- aknife--a rope
Twisted around my throttle,
Or live and drown world of woes
Deep in the brandy bottle.
Time fed-again saw her
With baby on her lap.
Aud she timed the rascal's music
With an oft repeated slapi
Her trembling lord and master
looked on IN agony,
For the broom was in her hand
And the devil in her eye.
Cold victuals in the daytime.
Hot lectures, too of nights,
Defining her position
On womens patent rights.
Pallid, forlorn he stood
A wan, detected martyr
lie dreamed he caught an angel
But he only caught tartar!
Oh, false dream of youths hay day.
Fiction OF wild romance
Where airy trace Of frost-work
Was melted at Il glance;
Oh many hope has vanished
And many star has set,
But nothing yet has " got me-
So bad as young jeanette.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
Notice.

4 Cit, n!! Of the stockholders of the Aqueduc
Aqpedns, Di.ch Company, held at their Office in
iacuact city, June 24th, A. D. 1856, the following
"''is were duly elected:
i u TRUSTEES.
: NJ T. 'q2laston, George Mckenzie j. Jhonston.
Co... Johnston 70 and l.. Chamberlain.
J. Pgg Mckenzie, Secretary and Treasurer.
" ~ ~ Johnston, President. 90
3T-ly
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

looks of blank rage They saw that, in com
mon parlance, it was % sell; and they began
to storm
A most absurd proceeding !-mercenar
proposalp - calculated the captain Put
dcwn my phacton, indeed2 Why, sir, this is
beyond joke
" 1t is, indeed, a most serious matter, srs,
said the banker DO you think sir, whether
Would not be justified in considering it as
something more thar an absurd proceeding
and pretty Joke to be pnt doaon dead here,
and leave my wife and children to penury?-
know very well, sir, you are rare shot
and can snuff candle with pistol bullet
That dexterity ! can't pretend to, so in any
case | run the greatest risk. Yet am ready
to pit my life against your phaeton and pair
The major looked more perplexed than
ever. The captain more foolish and puzzled
Again, gentlemen, if / should be killed
my wife and children will absolutely need the
money; but if | kill the captain his property
is absolutely of no sort Of use to him after
his funeral expenses are paid Nor is nv
proposal without precedent. Upon such oc-
casions, men Of refined honor and high cour-
age have thought they could never do enough.
When Best shot Lord Cameford his lord
ship on his death bed, left his antagonist, who
was III very poor circumstances, n handsome
income, rejoicing no doubt, that he had lived
long enough to do such an act of magnanim-
ity and finished honor. | never fired at q
man in my life; am sure to be shot SO
you see my proposal is only fair one; and
as | make it to men of honor, expect it to
be acceded to-
Oh, butl--yes, but-you, sirv exclaimed
the captain Really interrupted themaior
biting his lips, really think, rs men Of
finished honor, we must accede to the pro-
posal'
The banker now refused to fight on any
other terms, putting it directly to the major
as the most refined point of duelling honor
that could be manifested on the occasion. till
the two officers, though excessively provoked
and annoyed, could no longer refIisc their
consent. The parchment was handed to
them by the attorney, who saw it properly
signed, and then the principals took their
stand at fifteen PAGES distance.
The banker had the first fire. Not wish
ing to be banished his country, or get into
prison, or be tried for mansaughter or mur-
uNif hC toOh WY Soot Ndlc W ult Nluc vi
his mark, and away flew his innocent ball
like humming bird across the fields.
Then came the captains turn. Now,
whispered the major, aim low keep steady
-now-you've got him.
Got himp stammered the captain, his face,
turning blue, and his jaws falling. Got
him. put down my pha--, pay five hun
dred year for being called a bullet-hea,led
fool, aud so prove it. VIII you pay the
money II J hit h'mH
Away sped the buiiet, bui oi course lid
not hit the banker though it whistled rather
too close past the lawyers ear, who had for
gotten to have similar agreement far him.
self in ease Of accidents.
The antagonists then shook hands. The
major Withdrew the Honorable Captain Sir
Eustance Fitz-Giles from the field, declaring
that his honor was satisfied and the banker
went home to his wife and children
But it is not always that those meetings
of honor so end.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
SAMUEL j. X. HANDY,
LATE OF rLAcERvILLE, CALI
COUySELLOR AT Ian,

COUVSELLOR 1T Law,
HAVING removed to Volcano, will strictly at
u tend to all Professional Business cunidcd to
"n u Tie several Courts of Amador. Calaveras
'M ~ Dorado counties, and in the Supreme Court
IF 'he State.
0ficc cn Consolation street next door to the Res
alrent Of Spangle q Co.
dee : 1-lv
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
Table corraeted.

The Sacramento American. of Sunday furnishes
list Of newspapers that advocate the American
nd Democratic parties The list was not stogetb-
r correct, but will be found all right as corrected
elow:
ADVOCATING AAERicAMss
Daily California American.
Stockton Argus,
Sonora Herald
Weekly American,
Sonora Herald
d" Placer Press
Placerville American,
Coloma Argus
Shasta Republican
Siskiyou Chronicle,
Mountain Messenger
San Jose Tribune
San Diego Herald
ADVOCATING DEMOCRACY
Daily San Frncsco Sun,
Herald,
Stockton Republican
State Journal
Marysville Express,
" Butte Record
Weekly State Journal
Express.
Shasta Courier.
Sierra Democrat
Trinity Times,
Butte Record
Calaveras Chronicle.
Columbia Gazette.
Mariposa Democrat
Placer Herald
stockton Republican,
Nevada Democrat
Volcano Ledger
Yreka Union,
$. +. Herald
% Los Angles Star
Mountain Democrat
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
JOB PRINTING.
SEQ, l.. Gale.

L,64 IF The Peau, 7otoaship No. Three,
OFFICE Emigrant Street, two doors East of
J Nahony Hall, Volcano
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
w. AVER, Va. ID.
Geo. Il. smith, WI. ID.

n.cs two doors South of the Empire Hotel.
'~' ~ | a.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
Notice.

A MI nIeo persons indebted to the Subscribers will
thew VIII viii can aud make immediate payment or
"'ll nave cost TO pay. : r'' u
-e.,, A KLAUBER L co.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
IrH.l JAMES H. HARDY
smith q Hardy.
HORACE SNirH.l
w. HENRY sOsEs,
y. vi. PAWI.ING,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
May bc found at Justice Gales Office
nov II 4-tf
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

A RELIC. In the bar of the Fashion
Saloon, says the Coloma Argus may be seen
n rusty axe, with half handle which bears
the marks of time and use. 1t was dug dut
of the old Sutter dam, by company uf
miners who were cutting channel down
which to send the river. The probability is
that the handle of this axe-piUneer was bro:
ken by some one while at wurk on the dam,
and the axe allowed to sink among the tim
bers and brush where it has lain foi eight
long changeful years, all unconscious Of the
golden era that dawned ere it had fairly set
tied in its peby burying place. And now in
the incessant search for gold it is dragged up
through the waters which eight years ago
it parted clear and ripping, now turbid and
slothfu
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

The above shows total of seven dalies and
seventeen weekles for the Democrats to three dales
and ten weeklics for the Americans
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
A., i)oIfalru ll)rfkIp Csossr,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY, Dr
n A. SPRINGER & co.
@
T q r. IN 81 :
Advertising.

Advertising.
e,,,are of II lines, first Insertion, sS--eaeh
s,aoncnt U~ insertion, 81 so.
losegu liberal deduction the above rates will
g@5 g5a Z for quarterly and yearly advertisements.
DC ''' LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
;,.orted ot the following rates:-Two Dol
Nn ", mare for the first insertion, and One Dol
Hs .or p,' snnere for each subsequent insertion
JOB PRINTING.
., r~snared TO do Job Printing of every de
W. W., n stvle superior to any other office in
'ay''Ytb %, ySoYtbern Mines, and at as fair rates.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

One OF the Irish newspapers contains an
advertisement announcing as lost cloth
cloak, belonging to q gentleman lined with
blue,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

A BEAR FleHr.-A correspondent Of the
Shasta CoRrier writing from Bates Ranch
Trinity, county, July 9th, gives qHite a
graphic account of a fight between two men
and five large grizzly bears, on the preceding
Sunday. The men were Mr. Chadbourn and
Mr. Simonds, who had gone ont prospecting
a road across Trinity mountain:
One Of them attacked Mr. Sinopds, when
they clnched and rolled down the mountain
distance of sofne three hundred feet. Mr.
5. had only an axe with him, which he sue
ceeded in retaining all the time they werr
rolling, and with which he managed to cut
the bear upon the neck, and make him loose
his hold In the mean time, Mr.. Chadbourn,
who had small sized revolver with him,
stunned one Of the others, by shooting him
twice in the head Mr. Smonds took after
one Of the others, and succeeded in breaking
his back with the axe. The other two man
aged to escape. Neither of the gentlemen
were seriously injured
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

GALLANrnY.-Much annoyance was caused
a portion Of the audience at the Forrest. on
Saturday evening last, in consequence Of .he
continued crying and scoldino Of 4 voungster
abont two years OF age The child was at
tended by its parents. The mother bore il
like martyr; but the sire got disgusted aud
left, after having in vain cndeavored to per
suade the maternal portion of the family 10
accompany him. She was bound to see the
play ont, inspitc Of the annoyance whish the
presence of the child might cause. Event
ually, the urchin took it into his head to
leave, and out Of the theatre he ran. The
woman looked in vain for some kind-hearted
gentleman to pursue and recover the child,
and no one volunteering, she was forced to
go in person As she went out, some ono
cried out to young man Who had been sit
ting near; jim, where's yonr gallantry?'-
I" | believe she has just gone out,o replicd
jim, and continued watching the play
State Jour
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

THERE is a boy about town who is so cross
eyed that if he looks at bottle his eyes act
as a regular cork-screw, and draws the cork
instanter. He always imagined his nose to
be big building around the corner.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

MASY life is blasted from its youth, by
the neglect Of the world the frosts Of power
ty, the eanker of care, and the dull, gloomy
place in which fate willed its residence;
many Il young girl, depressed by circum-
stances, and denied the sunshine of love and
admiration which would have called into soft
and fragrant bloom all the nature which lay
folded in GOODNESS and reserve, has felt within
her the possibility Of being all that her more
favored sisters were; but has seen her unex-
panded graceS and traits of character drop
away like the leaves of the bud which with
ers while opening Many nature as full of
affection as the rose is of aroma, has been
chilled by the atmosphere of Indifference
around it until it perishcd with its sweet shut
in its own bosom Saddect of histories are
those of possible and anticipated beauty and
happiness which were never allowed To be
The Pretty WIpow.-A pretty little
widow dweleth in little street, and she has
a pair of pretty eyes, and two pretty little
feet. No matter what her name Is or the
number OF the house-she's mighty pretty
widow, perfect little mouse The rose and
lily blended live upon her dimpIed cheek, and
~ 'G" So N"N'h NAlitoetou--h 81 lDNSl1
and so meek. Her hands are white and ten
der, but wooers sadly fear that she'll get them
stained and tainted up, by handling lager
beer
GooD HT.-rom,' said a gentleman to a
friend in New York, ON a Sabbath or two
ago, where shall we go to church to-dayF
i don't know, suppose we go and hear Ward
Beecher.' What 2 exclaimed the first speak
er, ON SuudayF
Con made both tears and laughter and
both for kind purposes; for as laughter en-
ables mirth and surprise to breathe freely, so
tears prevent sorrow from becoming despair
and madness; and laughter is one Of the very
privileges of reason being confined to the
human species.
THERE is a boy about town who is so cross
eyed that if he looks at bottle his ewes act
as a regular cork-screw, and draws the cork
instanter. He always imagined his nose tC
be big building around the corner.
n ,.f U.:.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

ISrELEcruAL-" Don't your father wish
to subscribe for periodicaly"
" No. sir he takes one already
What is it 7"
Webster's Almanac. lie put his name
down yesterday"
That family assuredly adds to the intel
lectual resources of the Republcl
Il SAY" said dandy to an intelligent ule-
chanic, I've got an idea in my hcad,7 Well
replied the other 'if you don't cherish it
with great care, it will die for want Of com
panions.' g1
BREAKING THEIR WoRDs. Why are people
who stuIter unsafe to rely onl Because
they are always breaking their words.
"WHAr," said a lady, ado you think Of
patonic love p Madam" said the gen
tleman. 1T is like all other tcnics very ex-
citing"
A COUNTRY dentist advertises that he
spares no pains to render his operations
satisfactory
The young lady who caught gentleman's
eye is requested to return IT,
What sort OF trees will best bear removal
and transportation hxel-trses
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

What sort OF trees will best bear removal
and transportation hxeltrses
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

A COUNTRY dentist advertises that he
spares no pains to render his operations
satisfactory.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

The young lady who caught q gentleman's
eye is requested to return IT,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

BREAKING THEIR WoRDs. Why are people
who stulter unsafe to rely oni Because
they are always breaking their words.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

To young lady on her advocating Anti-slavery
principles
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-18

p
have something sweet TO sell you,
The Bottle you may keep!
A SEQUEL TO "YE fly" be ng direct descendant Of
n the Nectar the heather gods u-s hen they got
-pree snd eked the Of the skies 81,
that time FOR sale "ios down" considering the quality.
O. RCNSEY.
Nora BEI-"COrn. Metre No connection siih Lsod
Agencies