Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-10
Another New Party.

Another New Party.
II is said that secret Association, having
as vet taken no part in elections, has existed
in this State for year or more, the sole OBJ
iect of which is tho formation of an indc
pendent Republic on the Pacific. The power
of the Association, in numbers, wealth, or
in the influence and position of its leaders, we
have no means of knowing indeed there is
no outside positive knowledge of its existence,
but it is significantly insinuated by some that
such an organization is just now in the full
tide of prosperity.
No longer ago than the day before yester-
day, it was asserted within our hearing that
failure on the part Of the Government at
Washington to take immediate steps, looking
to the speedy occupation Of the lsthmus OF
Panama, would be the signal for this new
party to announce itself publicly. The occa-
sion, it must be acknowledged, would be ra-
ther proptious for such proceeding. The
old adage, al there is many truth spoken in
jest" may possibly apply to the remark of
Mr.. Weller, in his place in the Senate, to-wit
Continued neglect Of and injustice to Cali
fornia may cause her to set up for herself"
Not being politicians it is not our peculiar
province to argue this somewhat mysterious
question but perhaps partizans would do
well to look into it little-possibly they may
be able to make some astounding discoveries.
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UPPER RANcHERIA- Water from the Vol
cano Ditch was introduced at this camp last
Monday-only limited supply it is true,
but enough for encouragement The boys
generally turned out to celebrate the occa-
sion; and concluding that with plenty of wa
ter in the future, they would have no use for
red-eye, they turned to and drank it all up
The diggings at Ranchera are as good as
the best; and we trust that the miners there,
who have waited long and ialpatiently for
water may hereafter be supplied
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SuIcIpE.-A. W. McKane, whilst labor
ing under temporary fit of insanity, pro
duced from drinking, shot himself in Auburn
on the evening Of Saturday last. lie was
removed to the County Hospital where he
died on the morning of Wednesday, from the
effects of the wound Deceased was from
the State of Kentucky, and was about forty
years of age.
A correspondent writing from Aqucduct
City over the signature of "A Subscriber"
is informed that his communication cannot
appear without his real rame.
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Mr. LoBpEIL informs us that as high as four
ounces Of gold to the pan, was taken out of
the Keystone Tunnel last "Wednesday. This
is one of the richest claims in this region.
FAyoRs.-From Mr. johnson, of the News
Depot, we have received full files Of papers
every day for tho past week, for which he
will please accept our thanks.
"RAsE OPPORTUNITY Any person desi-
ring to purchase neat cottage residence,
cheap will do well TO look at the advertise
ment headed as above.
OVER two hundred recruits for Gen. Walk
er are said to have sailed by the Sierra Ne
yada, few days ago.
A CHIsAMAS, for the murder of Celestial
sister, was to be hung at Sacramento yester-
day.
In another column will be found the aG-
yer isement Of Messrs Rowe Il Co.'S Circus
From the reputation of the company our
citizens may expect a rich treat.
FRANcE.-Napoleon has son--an heir to
the throne-and "much ado was made
when the youngster made his appearance
PEAc..-The last news is that peace would
certainty be concluded in Europe. awe
shall see what we shall see"
CoNvALEscEsT-Th Constable who was
seriously injured by the accidental discharge
of his duty is recovering.
From Oregon.
The Pacific Mail s. S Co.'S steamer Coium
Jia, Capt. Dali, arrived from Oregon on Sat