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The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-02-23

answered by an uncoremonous relus;
on the part Of the democrats, being W
willing TO meet with the know. nothing
as If they were not their peers, or b(
Ionged TO al ignobIe and inferior caste
. Now we think that after such an ndignt
offered nothing less than christian iol
bearance could have restrained these me
from the exercise of vindictiye feeling
towards their supercilious opponents
and no doubt was a motive Of the lc,
Americans who did not vote, for not ex
ercjsing their right Of suffrage on the oc
casion. Now shall this piece Of human
nature be any apology for them? Read
ers, examine your own heart,
We have now disposed of one case
and will take up the other, call up Mr.
Richardson and others. Mr. RS friends
had doubted the sincerity Of some of the
Americans who said they would support
3o.,oo.o, 40, .bo ,o,,;,oo oc . co,rr,.
u.~..,I,.. I:,,,.. .u.... III orh, An,o,;
cans to vote for Mr. Akin, and knew
49,. :. .,.,ry a..tal1, .a,o III ho do,
ooro,o s,ronr,b 70 sisct him, and o,so
,,Ia. ~. ,,,,,,,,i,. xnIo sor,o ana INNS,
bo o,oc,od an ,Ie ncyt boIlot and tbat
n,nst h, c,tbcr Ranks or Akin Now
,,.os .,o ovc;.r,,, n,o,nor+ brt AR Rich.
or1son and three other democrats stood
calmly by amid the storm Of marty strife
and without lsn}ing tbe;r s,oror, w.t.
messed the hopes Of their party and their
country overthrow bv the zeal Of North.
cn ractions This is rho cbarao ,roirst
oon cpntIonen G,,;1,,,o, amt eu;5,,,2vo,
INNS, conrsss Then what ;s ro,. ono1
,rv7 NJ, r was dorootod his nor,v
lronos1 him after tho d;sscc,ioo bv Mr.
ZoIIjco0er who found Creesoi] in his
,oort and tbe hlack n)oano enot ,ron.
,,o, Nv r tho, co,I3 not ,ro, ,bo s,,o
,or+ of h;s r,r.v and r.;+h 1,roo ;,,,,,,.,.
,o1 o1hcronte dodcod tho ,o,to, Wa
ask for tho onology and tbe facts rorcr
ne tn an oh man wbo I;vol Ionr ogo
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The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-02-23

An old lady in Morristown, New Jer.
nearly ninety years ofage, has had a
growth of fine black hair on her head
for a year past. She is also cutting new
teeth, and her sight has come to her
for the second time.
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-02-23

During great storm on the Pacific
ocean, a vessel was wrecked, and a
Quaker tossing to and fro on a plank,
exclaimed, over the crest of wave.
to another who was drifting by on a
barrel, "Friend, dost thou call this Pa
cilic!"
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-02-23

A well-known gentleman of Boston
who has kept an accurate account of
the thermometer and barometer du-
ring the last fifty years, states that the
past month of January has averaged
four and half degrees colder than
any preceding January for the last thir-
ty wears.
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-02-23
THE last PLATFORM made IN Boston,.

THE last Platform made in Boston,
The Washington American Organ Of
last week says:
We find in the American Patriot,
published at Boston, an article upon
the american platform" from which
we cheerlully present extracts, en-
bodyins the true principles on which
the party should stand. 1t says:
"None but Americans to rule Amer
lea; the Union must be preserved; no
foreign intercourse with American af-
fairs; inviolability of national treaties;
no union Of Church and State; per-
sonal morality indispensable to Of
flee; an open Bible in all public
schools; thorough reform Of the natu-
ralization laws; capitation tax to ex-
clude foreign paupers; no appointment
of foreigners on diplomatic posts; a
just tariff on imported luxuries; in all
necessaries free trade; strict economy
in the government.
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-02-23

Mr.. Buchanan has writtcna letter to
a friend, in which occurs the follow
ing:
The next will be most important
and responsible Presidential term
since the last war with England, or
perhaps since the origin ofthe govern
ment. Both cur foreign and domestic
affairs will require the guidance of an
able, firm and skillful pilot to steer the
vessel of State clear of the breakers.
] pray Heaven that the best man may
be selected for the crisis. and 10 me it
is a matter of Indifference whether he
comes from the North or the South, the
East or the West
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-02-23
Cost Of o Speaker.

The pay Of members Of the House
Of Representatives, for the time spent
in balIoting for Speaker, amounts, in
the aggregate, to the sum Of three
hundred and ten thousand dollars. Ii
TO this we add the pay ofScnators who
have been kept idle, or all but idle, du-
ring the time the House was disorgan-
lied, the salaries of clerks, mes
&c, and the expense of pub
fishing an official report of the pro-
cccdings, we would have a sum of not
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-02-23
T The Millegeville Recorder of

Tuesday says:
Persons dropping letters in the post
office in this city after dark, are ad-
vised to listen and hear them fall in
the box below before hey leaveA An
artful effort was mad few nights
since to obstruct them in the letter
hole with small bunch of cotton tied
to the end of a Irvine, by which they
could be drawn back, and the post Of.
flee thereby robbed.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21
Later from South America

The dates from Valparaiso are to Anr %
and from Callao to May 18th. The follo",
ing items are most important
"The damages suffered by our apricultrr.
during the storm of March, have been os mo
had foreseen, greatly exaggerated. The od
vices lately received from our most nrodra
tive provinces, prove this fact beyond donbt
and the welcome news has been. to a certa;.
degree, confirmed by Government. the 1ro.
eano, official organ, having published A do,a
onstrative article on the subject.
"The works in the copper mines are cyan
day more important. The scarcity of prov;!
ions has been no obstacle to the establisbmon|
of new works, and the amassing of consido,
able fortunes in a short time"
A correspondent remarks:
"The most interesting fact at presop,
the speculation in copper mines. You con
not imagine how the works increase and
what an Importance they will in time acGuiro
Besides the rich minerals on the coast mar
ticularly towards the North, numerous work,
are established, and extracting abundant ores
in the interior, and in all the chain of NOM.
tains as far as the Cordlleras.p
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

THE BALL.-Dont forget that the Odd
Fellows Bail will take place on Tuesday Eve
ming next The committee of arrangements
have completed their task, and everything
is in proper trim to render this what it should
be, number one party
The procession will form at 2 o'clock p.
NJ and as many ladies as can possibly do so
are invited to meet at the Empire Hotel at
Jap. NJ, for the purpose of joining in the
same.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

THEATRE. Saturday the theatre was
crowded to witness the performance of the
Volcano Dramatic Association The first
piece presented was Faint Heart Never
Won Fair Lady," in which Mrs. Cook ac-
quilted herself very creditably as the Dutch
ess. With little practice and study Mrs
Cook would make very clever actress in
many characters should she appear again on
the stage we would advise her to speak a
little louder Mr.. Dennis, as Ruy Gomez,
appeared to very good advantage; indeed we
have seen the part played much worse by per-
sons who have adopted the stage as pro-
fesson. The other characters were played
very well for amateurs
After the comedy, the Hamilton Minstrels
made their appearance, and went through
their programme to the satisfaction of the
audience The performance, altogether was
very good and the audience retired well sat
isfed that they had received their dollar:
worth.
We understand that the Association viii
give another performance for the benefit o.
Mrs. Cook
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

EMIGRATION THRoUGH Missouri TO CALIFoR.
MIA letter from Palermo, Kansas, says:
owe are somewhat surprised TO see 50
large an overland emigration to California
this spring. Very many trains have crossed
here and at st. Joseph, and taken up their
tedious line of march towards the FL Dorado.
They come from Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
Were it not for the unsettled state of our af-
fairs, many Of them would locate upon our
beautiful and fertile plains. But they would
rather travel farther and enjoy peace"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

WE understand that j. H. Hardy Esq,
is to deliver the Grafton at jackson on the
Glorious Fourth
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

The Pacific Express Co. will please accept
our thanks for continued favors.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

The Democratic nominations for President
and Vice President will probably be received
in ten days or two weeks.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

MINING NEws.-We have been among the
miners good deal this week Where water
Is to be obtained those engaged are doing weI
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

FINE GARDEN.--lf any Of our readers de-
sire to see fine garden Just let them take
stroll through the premises of Messrs.
Hartram & Wagstaff These gentlemen
have bestowed much labor and money on
their beautiful garden, and we are pleased to
know that they have every prospect of being
well paid for their enterprise. They have
every vegetable in abundance growing, and the
prospect for melons is equal to anything Of
the kind in the State.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

FoRKED WHEAT.-Mr. Brandon, whose
ranch is some three miles from the Cosumnes,
has shown us sample of twenty acre field
of wheat now growing on his place, which is
trile ahead of any cereal we ever saw be-
fore. The stalks stand from seven to eight
feet on the ground, and each head sends ont
from two to four branches, all well filed with
the milky grain. If no accident prevents, It
will be splendid crop.-C Coloma Argus.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

UNION SoUARE-The suit instituted by
Mr.. Simpson for the recovery of Union
Square, Volcano, has been set for trial in the
District Court next Monday
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

LANGUAGE OF KISSING We Gnd the fol
lowing in an old scrap-book 4" An Albany
lady Ga lady of experience) contends that q
kiss on the forehead denotes reverence for the
intellect a kiss on the cheek, that the donor
is impressed with the beauty of the kissed
one but that kiss on the lips is a token
of love-" Kissing the hand of another ex-
presses willingness to serve them, but kissing
your own hand to another is loye-token sig
nifying that you would kiss them if they were
near enough.
Our Derl adds, "that kissing little dirty
faced brat signifies that you would rather
kiss its mother-a darn sight"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

In another column will be seen the adver-
tisemept of Jackson Il Noonan. They are
now selling off at cost
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

The citizens of Sonora give free Barba-
cue on the glorious fourth" Eighteen
hundred dollars have been subscribed by
them to pay for music, fireworks &c.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

Our senior has gone below to take de but
of Amador Engine Cos, 'masheen;" and any
deficiencies in this number must be accounted
for by his absence, and the blame charged to
the account of the fire boys"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

FoUND DEAD.-Indan Tom favoritt
Digger in this community was found on We'd
nesday last, about a mile from town with biz
throat cut.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

PUMPs.-We notice that number of the
primitive pumps heretofore used during the
dry season on South Branch, have again
Started for the season."
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

Ice CREAM.-Last Sunday morning Mr.
Reddick presented us with bowl of excel.
lent ice cream, and we assure the gentleman
that it was received at just the right time and
duly appreciated
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

\ VIILAIN.-At Matteawan, On. w.
lately, Watson Abrams persuaded the daugl
ter Of Abraham Wood to go with him to a
den of infamy Her father and brother fol-
lowed to rescue her, but Abrams met them
at the door, knocked down the son, and
stabbed the father so that he died the next
day Abrams and the girl have not since
been found.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

Col. b. L. WASHINGTON, is to deliver an
address before the Placerville Fire Depart
ment, on the Fourth of July.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

GEN. GADsDEN, American minister to Mex
leo, is endeavoring to make an arrangement
by which the U. S. mails to and from Cali
fornia may be carried across Mexican terri
tory.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

THANKs-J. w. Sullivan of San Francis
co will accept our thanks for large pile Of
Atlantic and European papers, including the
London, and Ballous Pictorials, Yankee No
tions and Harpers Monthly.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

MAHoNEY HAML-This fine hall has been
plastered at a great expense. And we have
no hesitancy in saying that it is now one Of
the best rooms in the State for theatres, con-
certs and balls
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

MuLARn FILLMORE was about to start to
st. Petersburgh, from Rome, at last accounts
From st. Petersburgh, he would sail fol
New York.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

THE latest dates from the Atlantic States
inform us that p r. Herbert, member of
Congress from this State, is under bonds of
$4,000 for manslaughter, in shooting Thorn
as Keating, at Wizards Hotel Washington
City.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21
MIR. L.. II. Fisher


MIR. L.. II. Fisher
Is our authorized agent in San Francisco, for
procuring advertisements, and transacting other
business
Gardiner IL Kirk
Are our authorized Agents in Sacramento, for
procuring advertisements, DC
II. HI. SIxidmOre,
Telegraph Operator jackson, is our authorized
agent. Orders for job Work, Advertising ana
Subscriptions will be promptly attended to.
Mr. Henry $. Byarn,
IL our authorized agent at Fiddletown, for pro.
curing subscriptions, advertising and Job Work
Es-HANFoRD * WuDMAN are agents at Sutter
for procuring subscribers advertising and job work
Orders left with them, will be promptly attended to-
ass- Mr. GEORGE LovELANp of the News Depot
Indian Diggings, is our Agent for that camp.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

In another column will be found the Con
stitution of the Vigilance Committee. We
ask for it careful perusal.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

The Templar's give ball at Fiddletown
on the evening of the 4th of July
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

MEYERS & SAMuELs, have just received the
largest and best selected stock of clothing
ever brought to Volcano They have every
article of gentlemen's wear, from the heavy
mining boots to the finest kid glove. In adj
dition to their clothing, they have fine as
sortmcnt Of goods for ladies'
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

A GENTLEMAN once observing that person
famous in the musical profession led a very
abandoned life, 'Ay,' replied a wag, the
whole tenor Of his life has been base
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

Look OUT FOR THE BLAsT-On Wednesday
last while sitting in our sanctHm, the boys in
the Georgia Claim, in the rear of our Office
let off blast without the usual Warming
We came near jumping out of our Aoots,
while the stones rained far and near One
large piece was hurled over the Eagle block
and through the roof of the bakery on the
corner of the plaza.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21
Pico's Floating Grant.

BY reference to the proceedings Of mass
meeting held in lone Valley, which are pub
lished elsewhere in this paper, it will be seen
that Don Andreas Pico will experience a
happy time in locating his floating grant
of thirteen square leagues, so as to cover and
embrace within the boundaries of his Rancho
all the improved agricultural and mineral
lands in Amador county. The people have
no notion of submitting to any such outrage.
On wednesday last, a deputaton of citi-
zens from various parts Of the county pro
ceeded to the Boston Store (three miles from
lone) where they encountered Pico's corps
of surveyors. The latter were promptly ar
rested, deprived of their instruments, also field
notes of that day, and notified TO leave.
Don Pico had better locate his floating
grant on unoccupied land. There is plenty
of it in this State OF one thing he may
rest assured-he viii never be permitted tc
fix his grant in Amador county. The people
are calm, but they are determined
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

PoLTIcAL.-We should judge from the
tone of our Atlantic exchanges, that Jas.
Buchanan will be the nominee of the Dem
ocratic. and John c. Fremont that of the
Republican party for President.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21
Later from Australia.

BY the arrival Of the Golden Gate vo
have dates from Australia to March lltb
From the Panama Star and Herald wo
gather the following items:
There seems to be some discussion poinc
on about the right Of the public to mine on
private property.
GoLD DIscovERY.-A man took ont IN
three weeks, at a place named 0phir Die
gings. 400 ozs. II dwts Of the precious ma
terial
The miners seem TO be doing good bust
ness, and provisions are selling at low prices
MISS CATHARNE HAYEs-The CornuqH
Chronicle, of February 9th, says We rc.
gret to inform our readers that the delicate
state of this lady's health, rendered it for a
time uncertain whether she would favor rs
with another concert We have the pleasure
of stating that Miss Hayes will give another
and last concert on Friday evening next"
AUSTRALIAN DIREoT STEAM Navigation
/ ComANy.-At a meeting of the Australian
Direct Steam Navigation Company via Pan.
anna, it was proposed to wind up, owing to an
inablaty to complete further arrangements
Another meeting is to be called in three weeks
i W uuOpJ uenHlle lneaSuIes W dCcOlDplsH thS
object, unless the charter can meanwhile be
disposed Of 1t is expected that, if dissolu-
ton be finally agreed to, the amount to be re,
turned to the shareholders will reach los out
of 50 paid.
FLoUR Fine -four is quoted at G29 per
ton second DO at e27 Halifax, at 43l.
In LUcK-Brigadier Gen. Cazneau Of
Columbia, editor of the Gdzettc, and a valiant
law and order man, has been presented with
a magnificent tin sword by the people of bis
town. The compliment was as deserved Us it
was well timed
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

Mrs HoYT's school for misses and young
ladies, we are glad to learn, has been coHf
under the most promising auspices
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

From THE ATLANnc.-The news by the
last steamer is interesting, particularly the
"war rumor," founded on the dismissal of the
British Minister This is the result of fail
ure to settle the enlistment difficulty. 1t is
supposed the British government will imme-
diately dismiss Mr. Dallas, American Minis
ter at the Court of St. james.
The President had recognized Walkers
Nicaraguan government.
Affairs in Central America appear to be
more portentous of war with England, (and
France too of course) than the enlistment
difficulty, Notwithstanding the latter has caus
ed cessation of diplomatic intercourse
The next news will be looked for with anx
iety
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

THE grass, oats, and barley crops OF 'D'
mountain ranches in this vicinity are aoun
dant
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

Mrs Julia Dean Hayne, the great AV''
ress arrived on the Golden Age. we O'
speak for her an enthusiastic reception, Wl'''
ever she appears
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

REPu3McAN BANNER-This excellent pa
per. published at Greencastle, Indiana by
our old friend BRowN, we now receive regu-
larly in exchange. MAY its shadow never
1rrow lesSN
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

WELLS, Fargo d Co., have our thanks
for files of papers received during the past
week
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

Fremont, is a candidate for the PresldeD'!'
and is therefore having his life, written !"
taking" style, published in the \. ! IL"
alag Post
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

THE Tulare Indian war is announced
have again broken out.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

AFFAIRS in Kansas looked somewhat squ'
ly at the latest dates from the Atlantic.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

The Government at Washington seems to
have taken effectual measures to punish at
once the perpetration of the Panama outrage.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

FOURTH OF JUIY.-We believe that Vol
cano is about the only place in this neighbor-
hood where there will be nothing going on
on the anniversary of our National Indepen-
dence. There is time enough yet, if imme-
date action be taken.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

STEAMER PApERs-By the arrival of the
mail steamer, johnson & Co. received their
usual budget of Atlantic and Eurpoean papers
and magazines. These gentlemen are deser
wing the patronage of this community
They keep all the interesting and popular
works of the day at their store, corner o
Union Square and Main street.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21
Constitution of the Committee of Vigilance
Adopted, May 18th, 1856.

SAN FRANCISCO.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

Doors & SHoEs-Messrs. Scott & Pool,
at their shop few doors below our Office,
have on hands superior assortment of all
kinds of boots, shoes, CATERS &c, for gentle
men, ladies, and children. They are also
manufacturers, and employ none but the best
of workmen, and use superior material
Give them a call
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

"The California Register and Statistical
Reporter is the title of a new publication
that has been laid upon our table by Messrs
Geo. johnson & Co. 1t contains much val
liable information and should be in the pos
session of every man ir the community
Attached to it is new map of the State.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21


MURDER TRIMs.-The trial of Nathan Cot
tie for the murder Of young Cole at Volcano
last winter, was set for yestarday in the Dis
trict Court. Hon. G. NJ Creanor presiding.
His counsel would move for a continuance on
the ground of the existing puplic excitement
against criminals; but this motion would
dobtess be overruled, as the court could not
reasonably anticipate any very great difficulty
in procuring an unpreiudiced jury. Counsel
for the State, s. b. Axtell, Esq, District
Attorney, and JAS. II. Hardy, Esq; for the
prisoner, r. NJ. Briggs and A. L. Dudly,
Esqrs The case of the person (name not rec
elected indicted for murder at Fiddletown
may possibly be reached to-day, though not
probably until sometime next week. 1t will
be an interesting trial.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

WALKER.-Since the recognition of the
Nicaraguan Minister, the people of New York
have commenced raising, by subscription, ma
terial aid' for Walkers army-beef, pork,
clothing, money, &c. By-the-by, fifty tons
of provisions, large quantity of other sup
plies, and $50 recruits were to have left San
Francisco yesterday for San Juan The star
of the modern Bolivar" is evidently in the
ascendant
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-21

PARKER Ii. FRENcH- The CaHforaia
american says:-
"Read the following, from the New York
Herald, Goth May, and prepare to SMILE
We are afraid, if that half million is loan
ed, it will not be for the benefit of manifest
destiny so much as for the benefit of Parker
II. French The destiny of that half mill
ion, or any less sum, that falls into his hands
is very manifest indeed to people out here
in this neck o. woods ~
Among the arrivals in town, on Saturday
was Col. Parker II. French. He visits New
ork ON business connected with Nicaragua
and stops, we believe, at the st. Nicholas
We understand that Col French is to be in
vlted to speak at mass meeting to be held
sometime this week, to take into consideration
the affairs of Nicaragua. Aid is already
prollered largely here and elsewhere for Gen
eral Walker, and it is thought that in addi-
tion to the "small supplies, a loan for half
a million of dollars will be effected for the
benefit of manifest destiny
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