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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
Democracy and Slavery.


We find the following genuine Abolition
lingo in the published call for Republican
Mass Meeting at Drytown, this county, to-
day:
Z" Let us shake off the party fetters which
have heretofore hampered our political action,
and smothered the kindling flame of Liberty
within us, and standing shoulder to shoulder
with the friends of Freedom elsewhere, let
us form an unbroken, invincible phalanx
against the further extension of slavery. In
no other way can check be put to the
growth of this MONSTER INSTITUTION. The
Democratic party have already bowed in full
submission TO the slave power"
Is not the above a very fair reverberation
of the shrek" for negro freedom that such
men as Giddings, and Hale, and Seward, and
Banks, and Wilson, and Sumner, have been
sending up" for the past few years 1t is
SO perfect a reflection of their thread-bare
clap-trap that we could not resist the temp
alton to give it to our readers 1t is hum
bug boiled down to a proper Abolition con-
sistency.
Now what is the actual position of the
Democratic party with reference to the
Slavery question? 1t may be correctly stated
in few sentences. First, the Democratic
party deprecate the agitation Of that or any
other sectional ISSUE Secondly, the Demo
cratic party believe that each State and Ter
ritory should have the right to regulate their
own domestic institutions, without the inter-
ference of either sister States or the General
Government. Thirdly, acting upon this be-
lief, they have enacted laws recognizing the
great principle of popular sovereignty, and
enter into this contest with the hope and be-
lief that its favorable issue will terminate
sectional strife and secure domestic peace and
happiness to the whole country.
We ask the attention of our readers to an
illustration of this doctrine OF popular sover-
eighty. The principle upon which the Cali
forna mines are governed and regulated is
directly in point
Each particular mining district makes its
own local laws--each particular district is
what might be appropriately termed min
ing sovereignty Now what would the
miners of any particular district think, and
say, and do, should the miners of neighbor-
ing or foreign district propose to interfere in
the making OF laws for such particular dis
trict? What would they say if the State or
General Government should propose to inter-
fere in The making of local mining laws?-
Why, these questions do not demand an an
swer-they answer themselves. The free
miners of California would Indignantly resist
and resent any such attempt, and the result
would be that they would maintain the right
to make their own local laws.
The position of the Democracy on the
slavery question is precisely similar. They
desire that each State and Territory shall
regulate its own local affairs, on this and
every other question of State rights. Is
there any other plan by which domestic peace
and harmony can be promulgated and estab-
lshed? Surely, this is the only true doc
trine.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
VOLCANO:
Democratic County Convention.
SATURDAY MORN, AUG. 10th, 1856,

A Democratic County Convention of Amador
county will be held in the town of Jackson on
Tuesday the ID day of September, A d. 1856, at
IL o'clock A. NJ. of said day; said Convention viii
fix the time for holding County Convention TO
nominate candidates for all the county Offices, Tex
cept county Judge) and two members of Assembly:
twill also elect ten delegates to represent Amador
county in the Democratic State Convention which
will be held in the city of Sacramento on the 9th
day of September, A d. 1856
The Democratic voters of the several election
precincts in Amador county are requested to meet
in their respective precincts on Saturday the 30th
day of August 1885, to elect delegates to the aore
said County Convention. The representation as
fixed by the Democratic County Convention of May
18th 1856, is as follows
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

The b. r. PARTY.-The Republicans of
Amador county meet in mass convention at
Drytown to-day. Singular, amt it, that the
Know Nothings should have called their "big
meeting" on the same day at Jackson? Were
the X. Ms. afraid that some of the "pillars"
of their party might be attracted into the
Fremont fold? Perhaps they had as well be
afraid, at any rate for the Republicans, if we
are to judge from the signs of the times, are
up and doing.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

COL Fremont, in the U. S. Senate, intro
duced bill to divide the mineral lands of
California into subdivisions, and to grant
permits to work them, which was defeated
Had the Pathfnder's policy prevailed,
California, as the Shasta Courier justly says,
would have been cursed with IAN army of
Federal officers, lean. hungry and lank, de-
pressing the energies of the people, and rob-
bing Ii Dor and industry of their just reward"
California mining is the most independent la
Dor in the world-the miners setting their
stakes wherever they please and making
their own local laws and regulations, without
interference by government; and we have
every confidence that the miners understand
their own interests too well to depart from
this policy. Let American citizens have free
access to the mines, say the Democracy; let
them pay for a permit" (similar to the
China tax says John c. Fremont.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

The Slumgulon Company, working in
South Branch, near the Soda Factory, are
taking out the shining metal in large guam
titles. This company have put down blind
aume that drains to the depth of fifteen or
twenty feet These men deserve success for
theii perseverance,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

REPUBLICAN CANDIDArEs.-It is said thai
VIM. L. Dayton, candidate on the Fremont
ticket for Vice President, will decline the
nomination.; and that the name Of Kit Gar
son will be substituted.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

UNFAIR.-The New York Tribuas, an en-
thuSiastic supporter of John Charles RAN
Finder Mariposa Claim Fremont, publishes j
pretended portrait Of its favorite that reSeo
bles more than anything else q large''lsu
notty-headed "son of Africa" There Is n'|
accounting for taste
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

W. L. DAYTON, Black Republican :. =.
date for Vice President, while in tue -
Senate, strongly favored fogging in the N'
The New Haven Register says tnl' wv
injure him with the Black RepaDllcA"
was only achite men that Mr.. Dayton "~
favor Of fiogging
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

The July Term of the Supreme Court of
California will commence at Sacramento
on the 26th of the present month.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

His OLD HoME--Between eight hundred
and nine hundred Old Line Wings in Ian
caster county, Pa have called in person
upon Mr.. Buchanan, and expressed their de-
termination to support him for the Presi-
dency.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

PRIMARY MEETNGs.-Dont forget the
primary meetings on Saturday the 30th.-
Democrats should attend these meetings, in
order that the party may be properly repre-
sented in Convention.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

So, so 1T has been proposed that the
Fremont and Fillmore men run joint ticket
for Presidential electors in Indiana. 1t is
said also that the same kind of fusion will be
attempted in other States,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

The n. Y. Tribune, now and forever us''
tofore bitterly opposed to the DemOcEa''
fatty denies the low wages" sander agslD
Buchanan, and says the man who Is "'''
enough 10 believe the falsehood is o FOOL
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

IF you hear man swearing at every other
sentence, (and it is just the same if be is
writing, that he tells the truth you may feel
assured be is 'y'rg
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

Or CouRsE.-The New York Independent,
disunion organ, calls on the clergy to preach
sermons against the Democratic party. Ger
tainly-~Democracy is the only psrty the dis
nnlonisss have TO fear
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
JNO. c. BRECKENRIDGE
OF KENTUCKY.
Democratic County Central Committee.

j. A. Wishart
Is our authorized travelling agent to procure
Subscription Job-work, Advertisements DC.
Mr. l.. Il. 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, &c.
VIM. Cook, Lancha Plana,
Is ourauthorzed agent to receive Subscriptions,
Job-work. Advertisements, &c, at Lancha Plana
and vicinity.
r.. II. SkidmOre.
Telegraph Operator, Jackson, is our authorized
agent Orders for Job Work, Advertising and
Subscriptions will be promptly attended 10.
nS- Mr.. GEORGE LovELAND, of the News Depot
Indian Dggngs is our Agent for that camp
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

The Hon. w. w Hawks, late Whig Sen
ator from San Francisco, and the Hon. Jas
II. Wade, formerly Wing Senator from Mar.
iposa, are now supporting the Democracy.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

EcoURAGISe.-From all parts oil Tue =" "a,
the reports are most encouraging iD' 4.
nations are everywhere received WIN II,
light by the Democracy and the peop', 4,
old camp fires have been lighted Au' I'D
Democratic ship sails before the WIZ
all her sails in trim.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

PINE GRovE.-Don't forget the Democrat
ic Ratification meeting at the Pine Grove
House on the evening of the goth. 1t is not
a very large camp but there are some Dem
ocrats left there yet
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

Ice CREAM.-Mr Bowden, of the Masonic
Cave, will please accept our thanks for a
bowl of delicious ice cream received last
Thursday. Mr.. B. is doing fine business,
and the Cave has become the resort in town.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
Democratic Clubl

The Democracy of Volcano and vicinity are re-
quested to meet at Mahoney Hall, on MONDAY EVE
NNe AUGUST 18TH, at o'clock, for the purpose of
forming Club MANY DEMOCRATS
Volcano August 10th, 1856.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

GEN. Sam. Houston, X. N. as he is, or
has been, wont support. either the nominee or
the platform of that party at the coming elee
ton
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

TIE Georgia company are now engaged in
putting a steam engine ON the lower end of
their claim, that will enable them to go down
much deeper than they have worked this
season.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

THE whole number of electoral yoIe' . I,
be cast for President and Vice freseea' IA
296; of these the free States have l'o' %
the slave States, 100.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

CLINTON, NEXT SATURDAY-The Clinton
Democracy will be out in full force next Sat
urday evening. They will have good meet
ing, and some good speeches will be made
Turn outl
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

CELEsrIAL.-The Chinese have been having
a theatre at Drytown, in this county, for n
week or two. The company consists of ten or
a dozen moon-eyed sons and daughters.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

BEN Ross, will please accept our thanks
for his attentions to this Office, Ben is little
but OH!
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

To Messrs. Wells, Fargo &Co, and the
Pacific Express Company, we return our
thanks for many favors received during the
week
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

VALUE OF RANCHES IN Carson 49, IA
Lucky Bill" has has sold bis rSnV0 "
son Valley for $4,000
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

KILLED.-Two Cinnamon, working on Dry
Creek, were killed by the caving in of bank
last Tuesday.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

The Black Republican State OoD', y, A,
meets at Sacramento on the z''H
month.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

RIVER MrNING.-A great number of mi
ners are at work on the Mokelumne. Be-
cause of the unprecedented low water, river
claims are very much easier worked this than
any previous year; and the prospect is
fattering for those who are thus engaged.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
Copper, Silver and Geld Mine.

Information has reached us from two or
three different sources, that company Of
gentlemen are about commencing the con-
struction of furnaces, about twelve miles be-
yond Silver Lake, and near the summit of
the mountains, for the purpose of smelling
ore that exists there in great abundance.
Some specimens assayed in San Francisco,
we understand, produced 40 per cent of COP
per, Is per cent. of silver, and or 10 per
cent. of gold Thus it will be seen that this
mine bids fair to rival if not surpass in rich
ness all others in the known world The work
of preparing to smelt the ore will be vig-
orously prosecuted, and before great while
the actual result will be made known There
is vast mountain of the ore, and it is ta-
ken out without the least difficulty. We
have had exhibited to us specimen weigh
ing one or two pounds.
Col. VIM Rogers, formerly of El Dorado,
one of the parties interested, discovered this
mine two or three years ago, at which time
we published, in paper in that county, some
account of it; but until the present period
nothing definite and authentic has been
made public concerning it.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

MELoNs-Thc garden of Messrs Hartrum
q Wagstaff furnishes any quantity of supe-
rior melons, in consequence of which. the
citizens of Volcano and vicinity are constant
ly supplied at cheap rate. Their garden is
a curiosity well worth viSiting-always bear
ing in mind that it is well enough rot to go
alone.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
BUCHANAN Il BRECKENRIDGE !!
GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY!
AT
Jackson,

TUESDA y, SEPTEMBER I'D, 1856
The Democracy of Amador county are cordially
invited to assemble at jackson on the evening of
TUESDAY, SEPT. 2D 1856
\ number of able and eloquent speakers will be
present and address the people among others, the
following
B. f, WASHINGTON,
FRANK TILFORD,
V. E. GEIGER,
CHAS. L. SCOTT,
JAMES II. HARDY,
S. A. BOOKER,
A. c. BRADFORD.
TURN OUT, DEMOCRATS Come up to the meeting
and send up a shout for Buchanan and Breckenridge
that will reverberate from the mountains to the
seal Let every precinct in the county be largely
represented in order that we may take counsel to-
gether and be fully prepared for the great battle of
November next.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

A FASHION IrEM.-Nathan B. Koon, the
fashionable young gentleman who mixes fash
ionable drinks, compounded of fashionable
liquors, behind the fashionable bar in the
fashionable saloon styled the Fashion," To-
Gated in very fashionable part of the fash
ionable town of Volcano, over the fashiona-
BILE store of Hanford g. Downs, whereat
there is an exceedingly fashionable young
man presiding over the business of fashion
able express, sent us yesterday any quantity
of that fashionable beverage styled Queen
Charlottes. May his shadow never grow
less; and may all the fashionable saloons in
town follow the fashion so fashionably put
forth as a fashionable fashion by the fashion
able young man who keeps the fashionable
Fashion,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

The FIRST K. n Howl" FROM AMADoR
Time; "Wednesday, Aug 18Th. Place: TIE
banks Of Dry Creek-A member of the K,
n order in Amador county, surrounded
by high mountains and in the midst of thick
chapparel, rehearsing a speech to be delivered
at the great" Fillmore meeting in jackson
to-day. 1t has not yet transpired whether
the oratorical efforts of Clay or Webster
have been improved upon. Possibly some
body will take notes.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

CALIFORNIA NUrMEGs The nutmeg grows
wild and in great abundance, at different
places, among the Sierra Nevada mountains
1t is a matter of some surprise that no atten-
tion has been paid as yet to this production
A gentleman of this place, and upon whose
word we can fully rely, informs us that there
are two or three varieties of the California
nutmeg, that he has tried them all, and found
one of the varieties to be of superior quality
for table and culinary use. We should think
it would pay well to gather them for the
market.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
- -
The X. Ms at Jackson.

The Know Nothings will have big meet
ing at jackson to-day-or if they don't,
they ought TO. They have been moving
heaven and yeath' to get out the faithful in
Amador-publishing, blowing, appealing, be-
seeching, button-holding, threatening, and
levying contributions-all in the hope of get
ting up demonstration that will infuse spirit
into their sleepy dwindling ranks. They
have invited their big guns to be present, and
Of course they will be there-the same indi-
viduals who were so hotly chased by the U.
S. Senatorship last winter, and who, it is sup
posed, are still running from the same Office.
Well, every Know Nothing in the county is
expected to be on hand and as we always
love to see even the opposition have a good
time, we trust they may not be disappointed.
We have only one word in the way cf advice
to offer. They announce that "the heather
is on fire look out, gentlemen, that you
don't burn your fingers,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

INDIAN PRoPHEcY.-The old Indians of the
mountains prophecy an early fall and long
winter, with great quantities of snow and
rain. We do not exactly understand their
reason for so believing, but presume it is a
mixture of tradition with their past observa-
tions of the weather and seasons. ,. Be this
as it may, there is not "pale face" in the
whole country who will not pray that the
Indian prophecy may be verified
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
Drytown Democracy.

The Democracy of Drytown and vicinity
ratified last Saturday evening The audi
ence was large, respectable and attentive
at place, too, where the X. Ms have boast
ed that not more than four or five Democrats
could be foundl The ides Of November will
tell very different story. Able speeches
were made by w. W. Cope, B. f. Washing
ton, V. E. Geiger, J. II. Hardy, and W. l..
Dudley. Mr.. Cope, by-the-by, wels-known
lawyer of this county, is an Old Line Wing,
was once initiated into the dark-lantern
order, but now comes out boldly and gives
convincing reasons for supporting Buchanan,
Breckenridge, and the Democracy. He will
make himself heard, with effect, during the
campaign. There are "more of the same
sort' in Amador-more old wings who are
buckling on the Democratic armor.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16
San Francisco Correspondence.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 18th 1856.


EDS. LEDGER.-The San Franciscans have
many ways to amuse themselyesl Particu-
larly do they delight in public meetings. On
these occasions an audience is never wanting,
all classes are represented, many are those
who love to " save their country" Last
ing we had peoples" meeting, Ira P.
Rankin president A Caxtonan address read
and, after one or two unsuccessful attempts,
resolutions adopted. AS an attempt to form
a new party, the whole thing was perfect
failure; but there was no lack of fun. 1t is
funny in these latter days, to witness the at
tempt to form churches without religion and
parties without politicsl
The release of Judge Terry has done much
to quiet the public mind. 1t is conceded,
by all moderate men, that the Committee ac-
ted wisely and justly in the matter If the
Committee would now disband, all cause for
dissatisfaction would be removed. There
seems to be no good reason why the assoca-
JlOu lOlSti COutiuuC IuciC dlc oouuu
reasons for believing that the present organi-
zation will be the last of its kind 1t is to be
hoped that this belief will be verified for ex-
perience shows that the evils that we labor
under are not to be remedied by such means
The Democratic organization is now nearly
completed. The convention, composed of
delegates from the district clubs, is now in
session to devise an Improvement on the old
primary election system. The result will be
that we shall have uneroeptiOnaJie nominations
hereafter With these we shall be invincible
/ have no fears for California, she is essenti-
ally Democratic. Higher law" "section
alism," and such like, are side dishes which
bear triaing with occasionally, but true Dem
ocratic principle is our real political food
We may be lured away, now and then, but
are always sure to return, with a better ap-
petite for the plain but wholesome diet of our
fathers. PATAPSCO.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-16

NAuGHrY.-Jm Hardy says the Republi-
cans object to the prefix BLACK" as ungen-
erous and odorons. He proposes to compro-
mise with his "ebony friends" by designa-
ting them as the colored Republicans Well
either one must be less Objectionable to the
Republicans than the name given them few
months ago by their present leading organ
the Neo York Herald. That paper then
styled them Negro Worshippers.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22
LewisIurg Chronicle & West FarmerFe g. 1856

The Yarmouth Mass. Register of Jan.
Is, says: "Thc excessive cold weather
last week came so suddenly that the eels
on our coast had not sufficient warming to
get into their winter quarters of mud, aud
consequently were ovcrtakcn by the frost,
and frozen stiff as pokers. Hundreds of
bushels of them were driven ashore, and
barrels shipped for the city markets. We
learn that some fifty or sixty barrels were
last week sent from Orleans, eta railroad,
for New York, where they are esteemed a
luxury, and meet ready sale at from ten
to twelve cents per pound"
SPEAKER AND PREsIDEST.-It is re.
marked as significant fact in connection
with the election of Mr.. Banks, that it
has always been the case that President
was elected of the same political party as
the Speaker at the time of the election.
We hope the same rule will hold good
this year.
sas- The saw-mill whistle, whose musical
organ has been chilled Of late, has resumed
its wonted bowling.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22
Adiourued Court-C6nc1aaed.

The Jury out in case OF NJ Crelght
VS. RengIer, noticed last week, gave a
verdict for Dcft. ...
On Friday, the Court decided the
Commissioner case in favor Of Geo.
Schocl, the contestant. John Smith
of Hartley TIP. had 3 more votes, but
being upon the election board all day
was doubtless incligible-a fact oi
which he was informed in season, but
others assuring him that he need not
fear, he took the risk, and lost a large
Office for small one. (We are told
Judge RUHL also made the same mis-
take, and might have been ousted for
the same reason, had an attempt been
made within the time rcquircd.)
The case of Tcifcl VS. Fisher occupi-
cd all of Friday and Saturday. Jury
gave a verdict of $34 for Plff. Some
80 or 60 witnesses were examined,
and the costs amount to several hun
drcd dollars.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22
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