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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

TnE Black Republican Convention, that
assembled at Drytown last Saturday was at
tended by about seventy-fve delegates.
They resolved to elect j. C. Fremont. and
appointed the fourth of October for the
meeting of their county convention to nomi-
nate county ticket We have not heard
any further particulars.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

FrRE.-Between and 10 o'clock on Fri
day night of last week, the residence of Mess
Fry & Parin, in this place, was consumed by
fire. The exertions of our energetic firemen
saved the town from a general conflagration.
Their task was hard one, as the fire occur
red in good place to spread Messrs. Fry
& Parn were from home, but they are under
the impression that the fire was not the work
of incendiarism, but was occasioned by the
rats disturbing match box
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

FuDGE.-'The scheme of an Old Ilnc
Wing Club in Sacramento to support fD''
more is too transparent to deceive anyooos.
Those composing it are genuine h. Ms anu
the club is called Old Line Wing SmP!
for the purpose of influence that class lO
other parts of the State to vote for tilmo'e
But it won't work; the old Wings al
60 for the Pennsylvania and Kentucky HaS'
buchanan and Breckenridge
Twenty THousAND.- Georgia W."
expresses candid opinion that fully 2o.VV'
Old Line Wings in that State will yo'e j"
Buchanan and Breckenridge
SoME of the leaders of the Fremont parry
IN Pennsylvania say that Buchanan lllea''
that State by forty thousand.
81 H. X DRYrowN. Commnmcau'"
una'oldably laid over until next week
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

The Fillmore men, with great guSto, pro-
claim that great numbers of Germans in
Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other States, have
gone over to Fremont 1t is only little of
their casing, however; we have the most re-
liable information that the Germans go al
most to a man for Buchanan and Brecken-
ridge. The X. Ms started story that sew
eral German Democratic papers had gone
over to Fremont, which was without par
ticle of foundation.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

On THE PAD.-Look out for scoundrcls
while travelling through our mountains. We
have heard of two cases in the past ten DAYS
of persons being stopped on the public high
ways. and demand made on them for money
One, German brewer of this place, was
met by five men who demanded his money
they forced their demand and he handed over
all he had thirty dollars. This occurred near
Lower Ranchera
The other case occurred last Tuesday, on
the road leading from Fiddletown to Indian
Diggings A merchant of the latter place
was attacked, but succeeded in making good
his escape not however until he had four
shots fired at him. Persons travelling in the
mountains should go well armed, and be on
the lookout
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23

Shakespeare never indited a truer sentiment
than when he wrote the following, in the
Twelfth Night:
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18
Ds;y- Dr.. L. ]. Czapkay.-The gentiema

~ DR.. L. J. Czapkay.-The gentleman
whose name forms the caption of this notice is
one of the few modern physicians whose appli
cation to his profession and devotion to the af
ficted, render him alike an ornament to the
one and a benefit to the other A Hungarian
by BIRTH he sought with Kossuth to place his
country among the nations of the earth, beyond
the oppressors rule, that her sons might re-
joice in the practice of those precepts which
are alike our glory and our pride. In his efforts
SO to do, he has reaped the reward of Intellectual
resistance to oppression, and "a home and a
country know him no more" Apart, however
from his claims upon our consideration as
patriot, the testimonials of character and ca
pacity which he brings entitle him to public
confidence, to the exclusion of those who pos
sess neither the one or the other. As gentle
man his character is untarnished: as physi-
clan, his skill unsurpassed; and to those whose
ilnprudence has left upon them the taints of
disease, we can conscientiously commend him
with the assurance that in him they will find a
friend whom to know is great gain. The Dr. s
Office is No 3 and 4, Arnory Hall, corner of
Sacramento and Montgomery streets, San Fran
cisco sept27-3m
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

EXPRESSES Os. TME.-On Wednesday last,
the Pacific and Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express
Messengers, had quite time" in their efforts
to first supply San Andreas with Atlantic Pa
pers per Golden Gate. Both Expresses had re-
lays stationed at the Spring Valley House, in
order to anticipate the stage and trade at this
place. Mr.. Knight, of Wells, Fargo & Co., was
the first to salute our editorial sanctum with a
Tribune and Herald 'round shot" The Pacific
Express, in moment after, wheeled into line
and discharged, in the shape of grape and can
mister, volley of San Francisco papers full
files of Atlantic papers, and Illustrated Jour
mails also the illustrated London Ne,cs and other
Foreign papers. Mr.. Chas. Faville, is the only
regular Newspaper Agent, in this place, for the
above papers, and he furnishes them at San
Francisco prices.
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

EMIeRASTs--Emigrant trains pass through
this place every day, to settle on the rich lands
Of he grazing counties, bordering on the Coast
Range others stop convenient to the Mines,
and take up ranches so as.to work at mining
during the rainy season.
The Big Tree road is now the main artery
leading from the Southern Mines to Carson Val
ley; the travel, both ways, is increasing daily
On Wednesday, two teams came into Murphy's
from Carson, to buy goods they speak in the
highest terms of the road, and will continue a
transportation and passenger line until the
rainy season sets in. Freighters, by the Placer
vile route, are compelled to carry with pack
mules, while, by the Big Tree Road, heavy loads
are hauled with sx-mule teams and in twenty
four hours less time.
A semi-monthly Express runs from Murphy's
on the arrival of each steamer, making the dis
tance from Murphys through to Carson Valley,
in fourteen hours.
The citizens of Carson Valley are about or
ganizing Company to establish telegraph
Line ria the Big Tree, to intersect the State
Line at Murphys.
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

PIsCAToRIAL.-Several disciples of old Isaak
Walton, taking advantage of the late rain, have
been amateur fishing excursion to the
head waters of the San Antonio, where, with
basket, bait, fly, hook-and-line and other con-
tra-masculated resources of a deceptiOe nature
they passed day in the cunning dexterity OF
angling, for Brook Trout. They succeeded in
capturing as much as thirty pounds of the spec
cled monsters, much to the chagrin of some
Parlor Prophets about the adage of-"A Fisher
mans Luck &C." There is no finer recreation
than the pleasure of angling, enjoyed amidst
the beautiful scenery of our mountains far from
the cares of business and insipid Society"
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18
Letter of Declination.

MURPHY's Oct 14th, 1856
To the Chairman, Secretary and Delegates Of
the Miners Observation-Disclosures have been
informed that at your Convention, held in San
Andreas October llth, ! was nominated as one
of the candidates for the Office of Supervisor of
the county. As my name was used without
nay consent or wish, and having no desire to
serve the People in any capacity, respectfully
decline the nomination
Yours, respectfully,
JOHN DEBATE.
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

SSAKEs-We have been informed, says the
State Journal that the snake-charmer, Mr.. Wier-
son, recently lost his entire stock-trade at San
Jose, under the following circumstances. He
had secured an engagement in Rowe & Co.'S
Circus, and fearing that his snakes had become
;torpid from the cold climate of San Francisco,
they were placed in their glass case, in the sun,
the glass acting as a conductor of heat, killed
them. Mr.. Wiersen has gone to the mountains
for a new supply cf"yarmints"
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18
TO BUILDERS.

q SEALED PROPOSALS will be received until
~ Thursday the 23d inst by Michael Garry,
for building Frame Church in San Andreas.
Full particulars, together with plans and spe-
clilcatlons, will be given by calling on the un-
dersigned. MICHAEL GARRY.
San Andreas Oct ls, '56. oct 1a-1tx
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

ORIGIN or "THE Printers DEvIL."-1n the
year 1861 a book was printed, called the Anato-
ma Of the Mass. 1t had only l72 pages in it /;
but tne author-a pieus monk,-was obliged to
add fifteen pages to correct the blunders.-
These he attributed to the special instigaton of
the 'devil'' to defeat the work.
Since this time, the printers, like many
others, have been in the habit of charging
their own faults upon devil; and as the
youth that has charge of the rollers is gen.
orally the biackest and most mischievous
of the inmates ef taae printing Office, the
name became attached to him.
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18
n em ADVERTISEMENTS.

BarThere will be Meeting of the In
dependent Central Committee of this county in
San Andreas on WEDNESDAY, the 22d inst, to
till the vacancy made by the resignation of Mr..
E. B. Robertson, one of the nominees for the
Assembly. J.P. HASKELL.
San Andreas Oct l8 ,56 Sacratorv
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18
PRESENTATION OF A BANNER. We

understand that the German ladies Of this
city, contemplated presenting to the Turn
Verein Society a beautiful banner on
Wednesday, 18th inst, at 2 o'clock, P
M., at their place of meeting. After the
presentation the Society were to parade
through the principal streets, accompanied
BY the Stockton band IS. J. Republican.
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION,

4 MASS CONVENTION, for the purpose of
n nominating County Ticket, will be held
at San Andreas on SATURDAY NEXT, the
18th inst.
The Republicans of Amador county have had
Mass Convention and have left the nomina-
ton of State Senator to the Republicans of
Calaveras county, and whoever is nominated
by them, will be enthusiastically supported by
our fellow citizens of Amador.
Let all who favor the election of JOHN c.
FREMONT attend this Convention. Action
frst-success will follow.
SUMNER N. PARKER,
Chairman Republican Club.
/. NJ. BALDWIN, Secy. oct ll-2t*
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

focGY.-The past few morn5nn. 49,. -.
DanNs lo0msa over Bear Mountain but were
soon disppelled by the rays of son-sh;ns nnr
"ea'ner-Wise Prophets foretell, BY these sipns
early rains and severe winter. The old ls' cs,;
i0rnians, call these fogs .dguasajresn . fNoun5
tain Showcfs-) Should these signs BRING rain
1ge viii have wet weather
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

CoNvENTIoN.-The 'lndependent Miners" he
convention to-day at San Andreas. Lo
harp, gentlemen, and you will see a nigger
he tence.-Calaueras Chronicle, Oct. llh.
The Independent Miners,
On them) what fools they be,
For they refuse to listen
To the Chronicle anG me-
| have advised those devils
To drop each pick and spade,
And to elect our loafers,
For polite S their trade.
They merely turn their noses
AS if to snuff the air,
And answer by their gestures,
We will look to you with care.
believe they have us labeled
And branded fond of pelf,)
And at the next election,
They viii lay US on the shelf.
say dear Independent,
Is Bingay possessed of sense?
lie thinks he. sees woolly-head
A sticking in the fence
I'm sure thatyou will pity him
Each miner and each lass,
He only saw his frontispiece
Reflected in glass.
'Twould be well to advise him
To shunth place of glasses,
For should he pass concave lens,
He might see forty asses.
F. CALAyERAs
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

Calaveras Lod Sc No. 78, F. and A M.
Hold their Stated Meetings at their Hall, NJ
in San Andreas, on the SATURDAY of, aslseNsA
or next succeeding Full Moon. Visiting Breth-
rem in good standing are respectfully invited to
attend. N. B. JENKS, w. NJ
E. j. ATTINELLI Secretary oct lift
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

Il. o. of D. F.-Mokelumne Lodge No
"A |. Q. ofo. F., meets regularly eve Nge
ry Thursday evening, at their Hall, - u
over Downing & Littlers store, Main street, Mo-
kelumne Hill. Members and visiting brothers
in good standing are fraternally invited to at
tend. CHAS. w. LITTLER, n. G..
w. T. MOSES, Sec'y. sep. 24-tf
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

:" 1t is said, that some Interested parties in
larson 4aIey, are iiylsg' about tbs facilities of
'he a'ig Tree Read. Exchange Paper.
an emigrapt, informs us, that the charge
= ao' only trues but he makes other lichargcs, =
ono"A4g settled bills" proving that stations
e''''fe route, py previous arrangements,
continuously lie" every seven miles; and they
a''o charged with "tytag' in waitfor hungry
'ln sf"alS' @a0, if net too mach alka-lied re-zie
- s.s 0Oun'i'ua supplies Of the generous host,
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18
@ anoi0 ate n o tifes.

For Justice of the Peace.-The friends of
J. II. BACHMAN annouce him as candidate for
the office of JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in Township
No. 5, Calaveras county
Formans Ranch, Oct. IA, '56. oct Is
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

STARTLING DIscoyERIEs.-In another column
will be found letter from Angels, disclosing
some evidence that tends to criminate the mur-
derer Colbrook, with numerous crimes. The
San Joaquin Republican, says "Mr. Compton,
who has just returned from the mountains in
forms US, that the ranch situated on the Gala
veras road, between the Calaveras and Stanis-
faus rivers, formerly belonging to Capt. Col
brook, brother to the one hung for the murder
of Armstrong, having passed into other hands,
the present owner in cleaning out well short
time since, discovered portions of the skeletons
of twenty-seven men. 1t was at first supposed
that these bones were the remains of Indians,
but on closer examination, was clearly proved
that they were the bones of white men. There
is suspicion prevalent that Capt Colbrook has
been in some way concerned in this affair. He
has, however, disappeared, and active search is
being made for him.
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18
S25 REV ARDl

GTRAYED OR STOLEN from me on or about
- the 20th ofSeptember last, two mares, ~
one light brown or dark bay AmericanIc2H
Mare branded O with cross in centre, on the left
side of the neck Also, on the right hip with
Spanish brand Also, one Canadian mare IA
color branded on the left shoulder with double
heart, rather dim. Both were newly shod when
they left.
| will pay the above sum to any person de-
ivering the mares to me at the Alabama House,
one and half miles South of San Andreas,
Calaveras county.
oct 4-3t* THOMAS HUNTER.
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18
PROCLAMATION.

NM 7HEREAS the lst Section of the 10th Ar
w ticle of the Constitution of the State of
California requires that amendments of the
Constitution after having been adopted by the
Legislature, shall be published three months
with the yeas and nays thereon, and referred to
the next Legislature, and whereas, the annexed
proposed amendment to the Constitution was
adopted by the Legislature at the session of
1855, and the same published and referred to
the Legislature at the session of 1856, as re-
quired by the Constitution, and the said pro-
posed amendment SO referred having been
agreed to by majority of all the members of
each House.
Now, therefore, |, J. Neely Johnson, Cover
nor of the State of California, do hereby direct
that the general election to be holden through
out the State of California, on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday of November, A. D., 1856,
being the fourth day of the month, said pro-
posed amendment to submitted to the qualified
electors voting at such election, in accordance
with an Act entitled " An Act agreeing to the
proposed amendments to the Constitution and
providing for its submission to the people,
Approved April 10Th, 1856, and commend the
same to the consideration Of the citizens of the
State of California
~, Witness my hand and the great seal
L. S. of State, at the city Sacramento, this
'-o' Sd day of October, A. D., 1856.
J. NELLY JOHNSON
Attest DAVID F. DOUGLASS.
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF
THE STATE OF CALIFoRNIA.
Section two of Article ten, is amended so as
to read as follows And it, at any time, two
thirds of the Senate and Assembly shall think
it necessary to revise and change this entire
Constitution, they shall recommend to the cleo
tors, at the next election for members of the
Legislature, to vote for or against Convention,
And if it shall appear that majority of the
electors, voting at such election, have voted in
favor of calling a Convention the Legislature
shall, at its next session, provide, by law, for
calling Convention, to be holden within six
months after the passage Of such law; and such
Convention, shall consist of a number of mem
bers, not less than that of both branches of the
Legislature. The Constitution that may have
been agreed upon and adopted by such Con-
ventlon, shall be submitted to the people, at a
special election to be provided for by law for their
ratifcatlon or rejection; each voter shall ex-
press his opinion by depositing in the ballot
box ticket, whereon shall be written or print
ed the words For the new Constitution -
or Against the New Constitution The re-
turns of such election SHALL in such manner as
the Convention shall direct be certified to the
Executive of the State, who shall call to his as
sStance the Controller, Treasurer and Secreta-
ry of State, and compare the votes so certified
to him. If, by such examinations it be ascer-
tanned that majority of the whole number of
votes, cast at such election, be in favor of such
new Constitution, the Executive of this State
SHALL by his Proclamation, declare such new
Constitution to be the Constitution of the State
of California. octlS-te
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

To the Independent Voters of Gala
vERAs CoUNTy.--You will be called upon to
elect COUNTY JUDGE at the next election,
to be held in November
Having served you in that capacity before,
again offer myself as candidate for that Office,
and solicit your suffrages
The position to which l aspire-not being a
political ofice-I have no pledges to make,
except that if elected, shall endeavor to do my
duty, and to mete out justice to the aggrieved,
and punishment to the guilty, without fear,
favor or affection. HENRY EMO.
Campo Seco October q, 56-te
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

For Justice ofthe Peace.-The friends of
URIAH BRANT announce him as candidate
for the Office of JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in Town
ship No. 5, Calaveras county oct lite
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

u. o. OF d. F.--San Andreas Lodge No.
so, l. o. of O.. F., meets every We'd AGe
nesday Evening, at their Hall. Mem zzS1E;E
bers and Visiting Brothers, in good standing,
are fraternally invited to attend.
GORDON E. SLOSS, N. G.
]. K. DoAK, Recording Sec'y.
San Andreas, September "a 1856
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

For Constable MILLER, is a can
didate for CONSTABLE in Township No. 5, Gala
veras county. oct. lite
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18

State Of California, County Of Calq
On the 18th day of September, 49,
ed before me, A. Porter, Justice OF
in aud for the said county, Eliza Osb&
to be the person whose name is sigTa
above declaration and acknowledged /,
the above declaration was freely made
and that she intends to carry on the Z
in her own name. a. PORT
Justice Of the Peace, for TOWNSHIPS
San Andrcas, October 4th, 1855
San Andreas independent., 1856-10-18
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