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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

eler's store; frame house Of H. Robinson;
boot and shoe store of Mr. Francis; cloth
ing store of Mark Levison dwelling of Il
Nj. Gage: several unoccupied houses; dwell
ling house of DR. G. H. 0ber several small
houses: blacksmith shop; extensive wagon
shop of Hines 4 Co.; several more small
houses; the dwelling house of Mr.. Vance;
livery stable; ale and syrup factory of }.
McPearson; Old Fountain Hotel, occupied
as grocery, and blacksmith shop on Cedar
ravine. where the fire stopped within one
hundred and City yards of the eastern boun-
Diary Of the city, and near the Methodist
Church.
Commencing at the Plaza, and running up
the rayine on the north side of Main street,
the fire consumed the residence of Mrs.
Schwartz butcher shop of White a Metzler,
News Depot Of Davis & Roy (most Of the
stock saved in vault the Nebraska Saloon
of f. Baker Stone House belong ng to Geo.
White, occupied by Mrs. Steinberg, clothier,
and f. T. Barss, Jeweler West Of this was
the grocery store Of Chas w Barnes & Co.,
fire-proof and damaged to extent Of $780,
Adjoining this was the brick store of l..
Kline, damaged about $4,000 The brick
building of Mr.. Weston, occupied by Baker
& Co. as a liquor store, was consumed
Next TO this, the fire-proof Office of Wells,
Fargo Il Co., slightly damaged The fire
then swept RandalFs brick building, contain
ing saloon on the first floor, and Odd Eel
lows Hall up stairs; blacksmith and wagon
shop of S. Conrad, the property Of l.. A.
Norton, containing the restaurant OF John
Justice, Offices of DR.. Baker, L. A Norton,
Placerville american Office, dwelling of Mr.
Wadsworth the editor; unoccupied house
of c. G. Batterman, line of small frame
houses mostly unoccupied; the house of Mr.
H. MARBLE occupied as n cabinet shop and
paint shop; an unoccupied frame building;
the dwelling of Mr. Higgings, police man;
the Keokuk Hotel" belonging to G. W
Mountjoy, best hotel in the city, the build
ing of Charles W. Tureman, occupied as a
saloon, &c; the grocery store of Alderman
Weston, portion of stock saved; miners
house; the brick grocery store Of f. IL H.
Old6eld, heavy stock, partial loss; French
hotel; the residence Of Mr. Hale; residence
and cabinet shop of Mr. Murry; residence,
soda factory and stable of John Fountain
lumber yard, heavy stock Of lumber and
dwelling of Thos Audrian; several unoccu-
pied houses and German taverns, large black
smiths shop of Hind e. Co; large house
of ill-fame known as the "Red House," the
Cedar Ravine Hotel, owned by Mr. Barr
grocery store of VIM. L. Hale portion of
the stock saved, and the flames stopped
after having burned few small tenements
further on.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12
A Fright Streak Of Gratitude.

The flowing letter appeared some months sl1oe,
in the San Francisco Citizen, without the knowvuss
of DIR. Young. we copy it as comp ,l"i tbat
tribute to Of the most skllful physician
ever made this state his residence as twas eh,I.g
unsolicited aud made public without the knoNleNs'
of any one except the writer, II speaks Vou' n
Ii should be cut out and pinned up for reieIv.oi
any one who should be so unfortunately stus'e "a
To NY AFFLICTED FEILow-MES.-Bel apv Mn
leave the State of California for my nome III or
igan, | wish before leaving to recomendi, 70
notice that great benefactor. DR.. j. u 1OoNu.
was on the very brink of the grave when nc s' ~,
ed forth his hand and saved me from oea'n n i;ca
several years had been troubled with a coilPn lie
ton OF diseases, brought on by bad hiDi's u - INV
pollution In my youth, and vicious acllons IN ne
more mature life, aggravated by eAposuie "a nm.
mines, which had so weakened my system llu oon
dermined my constitution, that have oi'e" Mains
templated suicide. Borne down by raeklls pp" a;
in my body, dizziness in my head sore eyes !; INV
and misery in my back and hips, wearhess e ~
legs, evil forebodings, together with eo. .Dhhors
melancholy, | was ashamed 10 look my ,e 10 he
in the face, and considered my best irienus and
my worst enimies; my dreams were irign'lu ~ nv
at times strange phanasies took possession " "orst
mind. was fast hurrying to insanity llns nav mart.
of living deaths. In this state friend anu The
ner in the mining business, approachea ny I'd ace
subject and advised me to go to the pay !; NV DR.
DIR. Young; did so, and thank God 10, '' oonM
Young examined my case, and told me ~ Ms
cure me. Shortly after | commenced 'anl"55 roo
medicine my troubles began to decreas anu III ali
months ] was perfectly well. Take my aus ssr he
you that are afflicted, and call upon hih' To- airti
Will cure you; he haseured several oil my ling
ances, after they had become discouraged " AMER.
deceived by the humbugs of the day botn Y TO.
lean and foreign vagabonds. My heart ieap ond
ward him with gratitude for his benefits 70 nv
ny NJ irle aHn ,se 'i'sN7 2l-d
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12
Tunneiing the Basin.

We are rejoiced to be able to state that
this enterprise has been commenced. Work
men are engaged, eleven hundred and ten
feet Con an air-line) below the outlet to the
basin, blasting rock preparatory to com
mencing the tunnel
When completed, this tunnel will be of
untold advantage to Volcano. 1t will ena-
bic the holders Of large number of claims,
as valuable as those of the far-famed Table
Mountain, to work them to advantage
Our town is built upon a rich gold lead, and
all that is wanted to enable the miner to OBJ
tain the precious metal is drainage
1t is to be hoped that our citizens, generally,
will lend helping hand to this enterprise
At first glance, the undertaking would APP
pear to be one of great magnitude; but, in
reality, it should not deter an enterprizing
company for one moment. The tunnel will
be 10 feet chiefly through rock, it is true;
but in Marmaluke Hill, III Dorado county,
for instance, tunnels have been run from 1900
to 1900 feet, chiefly through granite, by pri-
vare mining companies, with no other pros
pect before them than the single claim they
had Staked off, and even then without any
certainty that that would pay; whereas, the
tunnel that drains this basin makes an outlet
for hundreds Of claims that are KNOWN to be
rich
The only matter of surprise connected
with the matter, is the fact that the running
of the tunnel has been postponed to SO late
period. If the work is pushed forward, now,
with proper energy, our town will present
different business appearance this time next
year.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12
The Loss by the Placerville Fire.

Below is list of the losses 10y the Placer
vile fire, as far as ascettained, comprising
about one half of the burnt district About
eight or ten buildings are now up, and fifty in
course Of erection. The streets are filed
with teams. A half sheet of the American
will be issued on Saturday. 1t is thought
the fire originated from stove pipe. The
total amount of property destroyed will cx-
coed 81 100000:
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

DESTRUCTION OF PLACERvILLE The de-
struction by fire of the city of PacerviIle is
cause of the deepest regret, particularly to
those who are personally acquainted with the
many noble and generous people who have
lost perhaps their all by the disaster They
have the sympathy Of the citizens of the
whole State, and we trust to, see that sympa-
thy take the shape Of material assistance for
the suffering.
That Placervlle viii be speedily rebuilt, no
one donbts. The people there have the en-
ergy to overcome their misfortune; and in six
months from this time the pride of the En-
pire County" will be better built, finer city
than it ever was. By-the-by, if we can be
permitted to advise, we would suggest that
the Placerville folks widen their streets, now
that they have an opportunity, and avoid the
future construction of so many wooden
shells--lteral brush-heaps, that offer almost
no resistance to the destructive element from
which they have suffered. A fre-proof house
even here and there through the town.
would have saved it from the late connagra-
ton
In the very city Of Placervillc itself, and
in its immediate vicinity, there is any quanti-
ty of the cheapest and best material for fire.
proof buildings grarel, saad and lime Al
though it does not seem to be very generally
known it has nevertheless been demonstra-
ted that gravel, or congrete walls, are quite
as durable as either stone or brick, and one
third of the cost is saved in the construction
In the east, this style of building is becoming
quite popular, and upon government work,
congrete walls have been adopted in many
places.
In Volcano, we have as handsome build
ing as there is in the State, forty by sixty
feet and two story high, with gravel walls
Another fine house is also being constructed
of the same material. Our friends at Pla
cerville, who design building, would do wei
to come over and see them.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

cations, and vote straight on the side that pre-
scnts the most unobjectionable candidates.
We, with thousands Of Others, win rejoice
to see both parties striving to find their best
men.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

OUR STREETS. Mr. Whitmore is now en-
gagged in repairing the streets of this place
and is making marked Improvement in their
appearance We understand there is not
sufficient funds in his hands to finish them in
the manner they arc commenced The prop
erty holders ought to assist him and have
them put in complete order Remember
their condition last winter and see that the
evil is remedied while the weather permits.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

GoINc HoME.-We regret to learn that
our much esteemed friend, Mr. NJ. H. How
ard contempates leaving for the Atlantic
States in few weeks, Mr. H. has been en-
gagged in business in this place for some time,
and by his gentlemanly and upright course,
has won a host of friends who will be sorry
to hear this announcement but ''nearer
and dearer onesp claim his presence else
where, and we can but wish our friend a
pleasant voyage and speedy reunion with
"the loved ones at home"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12
Georgetown DESTROYED bv n,

The report which we received
from Diamond Springs, by telegro,.,t Yesterday
gard to the burning of Georgetown ' ~, III Re
to be entirely correct; the whole togdp proves
the exception of about fifty scattoroa with
isolate houses, is swept away. aud
Mr.. Graham, banker and mo,,
that place, and one Of the PRINCIPAL ,T@sn' Of
arrived in our city yesterday mornin,, 'sso'erS
parpose of laying in stock Of o@na lo The
from him we obtain the following partic a apd
The fire broke out IL o'clock. on Mas oul
morning, the 18th, in large frame bn r;Ti'ay
in the very heart Of the town. on Moi iu'lg 9,
known as the Bank Exchange and 'I na. st.
by Richard Murphy. AS there was " Y"ped
in the building, and had not been any, wv l,le
three weeks, it is supposed to have bao ,! Io
work Of an incendiary, and no selection o, .lg
have been made from which the flames v roug
have spread more surely. The entiro t ,'a
was composed of frame buildings-tboros You
being one brick or stone building in tbo 'o wv
and although the fronts of many Il %e'
houses were painted, the buildings war. wy
posed to the parching rays of the sun wb "A
had drawn the turpentine to the surface "oa
rendered them alarmingingly combustiblo, '"'
In a moment, almost, the building in Vita.
the fire originated was sheet Of fanny
which swept in every direction, even instant,
neously crossing the street, which is upwarl,
of one hundred feet wide. In the brief snaos
of half an hour the entire business porto,
of the town was destroyed, and the raygos
ceased because there were no more housoSi,
reach Of the deyouring element The bool
and ladder company found it impossible IA
effect any good, SO rapid was the spread of
the fire. Three blocks on the south side Of
Main street, and two on the north side yerp
totally consumed Union.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

PoLIncAL-The K Is have called their
State Convention, 20 meet in Sacramento on
the End of September; the Democratic State
Central Committee was called to meet in the
same city last Thursday
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12
Notice 10 members OF

AMADOR Engine Co.. No. l. Your regular
monthly meeting viii be held, Monday July the
18th. 1856, at o'clock r. NJ. Punctual attendance
is requested as there is business of Importance to
come before the meeting. II. LUNNEY, Seey
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

WE understand that Mr. George contem-
plates commencing pipe-laying operation in
the direction of Pike Hill, or Stony Point,
with the view of supplying that portion Of
our town with pure, cold water
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

School FOR BoYs.-Mr. T. Hoyt, in the
course of ten days or TWO weeks, will open a
school for boys in the building next door to
the female seminary under the charge of Mrs.
II. Mr.. Hoyt is every way a competent
teacher, and will have fine school,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

Messrs. Frye have nearly completed the
fine building of Theurkauif q Co., fronting
on Empire Plaza The material of which
this house is constructed is lime, cement and
pebbles, and when finished it will be an or
nament to our town.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

KnLED.-A Digger known as "Jim the
Racer, was killed near Whiskey Flat few
days ago. He had been meddling with the
squaw of a brother Digger, whereupon The
latter cayed in Jim's Uranium with rock.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

IMPORTANT - On Wednesday last, the
Jackson Water Company's Ditch was sold in
San Francisco to Jules Bayerque for $780,
600. The prospect now is that the work
will be speedily completed, and the miners in
this region will be enabled to go to work
again.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

The stone masons are now hard at work
on Hale & Adams fire proof building on
Main street The house will be thirty-iye
feet front and forty three feet deep, and
when completed will add very much to the
value of the property in the neighborhood
where it is erected
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12
Fair Mount Temple

.F Honor, No. 81, meets every Monday evening
~ at Temperance Hail. Fiddletown.
G. G. l.. GfLPN, w. r. A.DAVlS W.. l.
July ~ 9o-y
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

BROKE HIS LEG.-Thursday evening, while
some Frenchmen were unloading wagon, a
barrel of brandy fell upon the leg of Mons
Petite and broke it,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

HONEY BEES The question seems to be
settled that the bee win flourish in California
A gentleman in San Jose has twenty hives
producing monthly one hundred and ffy
pound of honey.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

INDIAN DIGGlNGs.-W learn that the times
are lively in this aourishing camp-plenty of
water, aud the miners busy at work.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

There is but one individual in this country
who does not complain of he!extreame hot
weather, and he is so lean that it is impossi-
BILE for the heat to take effect upon him.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

HoT WrArHER.-Th Thursday last, was the hot
test day of the season. At two O'Clock p
M. the Thermometer stood at lOGo in orr
office, and when exposed to the SUI It run IN
to 1899
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

Work has been commenced on the wagon
road from the Big Tree to Carson Valley
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

The HuMBoLDT Immigrants via, the
Plains say the Humboldt river is lower this
year than has ever before been known The
"Sink, 7as it is called, has entirely dried up.
Even at the Meadows" the water is rapidly
receding. Immigrants coming in late will be
compelled to drive their stock fifty or sixty
miles without drop of water, or a blade of
grass
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

SHooL ExHIBHIoN-Th schools under the
charge Of Messrs. Tackaberry will give an
other quarterly exhibition at Mahoney Hall,
this evening. These exhibitions have hereto
fore been well received and we doubt not the
hall will be crowded this evening.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

The White Sulpher Springs, Napa county,
have become quite place of resort for San
Francisco and Sacramento folks.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

FASHION SALooN.-By reference to our adj
vertising columns it will be seen that Messrs.
Smith a. White, soda manufacturers, have pur-
chased the Fashion Billiard Saloon. They
will open the house this evening, on which
occasion an elegant lunch will be served up,
and all are invited to attend and participate,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

MEssRs. Geo. johnson & Co. have laid up
on our table a copy of John Phoenix's eel
ebrated Book This work is made up of the
various writings Of Lieut. Derby and is one
of the richest publication ever produced in
California. MessrS. j. & Co, have very
good assortment of Books, including all of
the new and popular publications of the day,
and variety of useful school books. Per-
sons fond of reading will do well to look
into this store.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12
VIZ. HEenry 5. Ryana.

Is our authorized agent at Fiddletown, for pro.
curing subscriptions, advertising and Job Work.
EC-HANFoED WnDYAN are agents at Suffer
for procuring subscribers, advertising and job work
Orders left with them, viii be promptly attended to
9zS~ Mr.. GEORGE LovEI4AND, of the News Depot
Indian Diggings, is our Agent for that camp
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

THEArRE-On Tuesday evening last the
Volcano Dramatic Association performed at
the Union Square Theatre, to very fair
house. The pieces produced were the "Gold-
en- Farmer and burlesque on Richard
ILL., Some of the characters were very
well performed We understand they intend
giving an entertainment at Fddletown next
Saturday evening, and we speak for them
full house Their performances are superior
to many of the travelling companies that visit
this place.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

SPREAD OF MoRMoNIsM- About one hun
bred families have removed from Salt Lake
to Carson Valley this season
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

On the Atlantic side the rush from the
East to the West is very great this season.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

NED McGowAN-This notorious individ-
ual has again turned up First we hear of
him passing through Placervlle; then in Car
son Valley The last accounts state, and
they are positive, that he was in Santa Bar
bara on the 9th inst If Governor johnson
would offer reward for him he could not re-
main long at large There is an indictment
against him in San Francisco county, for aid
ing in the murder of James King of VIM.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

STEAM has been introduced 10 prope boat;
on the Kanawa canal, Virginia.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

Telegraph Operator. jackson, is our authorized
agent Orders for job Work, Advertising and
Subseriptions win be promptly attended TO.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12
Gardiner 4 Kirk
n. H. Skidrnore.

Are our authorized Agents in Sacramento, fol
procuring advertisements, DC.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

4 SALOON in San Francisco has set an ex-
ample by reducing the price of billiards to
twenty-five cents per game.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12
VOLCANIC,
MIR. T.. p. Fisher

is our authorized agent in San Francisco, 70
procuring advertisements, and transacting othe
business.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

WoN'r PAY.p-Ths is the report from
the Honey Lake Valley gold mines.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

A DELIGHTFUL RErREAr--Have you visi-
ted the Masonic Cave since it has been en-
larged and improved If you have, all well
and good, for you.will go back again; if you
have not, just drop in during the heat Of the
day, and you will find it one of the most de-
lightful places under the sun. Hot as it may
be without, it is cool and inexpressiby
pleasant in the cave You may recline on a
sofa, and dip and drink pure cold water from
a spring under the rocks, and not less than
fifty or sixty feet deep; or if you prefer, you
can be furnished with dish Of excellent ice
cream, or a glass of sparkling ginger-beer.-
If you would spend an hour pleasantly and
comfortably during this sweltering weather,
Just drop in at the Masonic Cave.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12
MARRIED.

July 9TH, A. D. 1856, by Judge YEArE Mr. 0. II.
HEAC0CK TO Miss SARAH HOLMES, all OF
Fiddletown.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

The parties engaged in prospecting quartz
on the Mokeumne, about five miles from this
place, are meeting with every encouragement
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

New and extensive gold discoveries in
Southern Oregon are reported.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

McCARrY & Co. are putting up a fire.
proof brick store-house in the rear Of their
store on Main street, Pike Hill.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

A large party of gentleman from this
county will make trip to Lake Biger in a
few days. They expect to have a good time.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-07-12

HARrRuM q WAesTAFF will have plenty Of
fine ripe melons in week o. ten days
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-14

The Washington Union doubtful authority has q de-
spatch that the State has gone democratic.
ERECTION IN DErAwARs-Thc democratic majority In
Delaware, the aggregate vote, is 500. There are
twentyseven towns in the State Of which the Know
things carried but two.
JOHN c. fremont vicronors.-A regatta was given by
Tho Wisconsin state Fair, at Alwsuhie the oh lnst In
which the fouroared boat John Fremont won the
Grst prize against four other boats
sAvE rRApE-The Daily Democrat 81. Louis, strong
Buchanan paper on the 9th Of October charges upon
Governor Wise, Of Virginia, and his friends In South
Carolina attempt to revive the slave trade quotes
the Charleston Standard Of the 2s proof This is tho
quotation
We want more negroes hundred thousand OF them
States for already betnr provided than neigh
bors and only therefore, 20 be tho
$3.50 anu ~, o e rea % snn
occasional professions, u Is willing TO place system
Of POLITICAL economy upon an equality with Ne own, and
allow be conditions Of our form Of society 70 be pushed
70 their logical recruits, then let mpor labor from
such sources and In such quantities a pleascs Let
US have the slave trade.
We ask the Buchanan men OF Pcnnsylvash the Quakers
Of Philadelphia whether they going vote for wiscs
candidate under such Inducements as theseY
BrcHASAS's Worn Against the Bcrrato srrrxrms. AND
rsE wIpow or GEN. BRowS, TIE HrRo oF NAGARA-rbe
Nashville Patriot Of October g. contains the foowipg
ON the 18th OF January 1925 the people OF Buffalo an
pheo 70 Congrss TOT compensation Tor tho had
sustained IN tho war, By permitting The American troops
10 take possession and occupy their properly az com
barracks and MI Buchanan voted against Allowing
H. Congress- however, allowed the remuneration Tse
government Of the United Sites had taken the pro oeys
Of prvsie individuse for military purposes and legally
and morally she bouni 70 pay Tor H. but James IA
chspan bad neither legal nor moral honesty upon suy
ssbcct matter that smeh Of the OF lsi2 In Is1
Mrs. Gen. Brown, the widow OF General Jacob Brown
applied 70 Congress for the balance OF her husband,s
years salary and Mr. Buchanan voted against this also
Here two instances where the sufferers Of the war
1919 applied 70 Congress, not for charity but for ust
and honest dues and although the of CRATE
iul country gave V them, James Buchanan from the
feelings Of bis heart and the dark depths his soul voted
aQainst them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-14

This shows reduction or IS o4, 53z since the ga OF
August ast-a period Of six weeksaveragng more than
million per we.k for that time In the time the
discounts have been reduced bu! ssoo6l3 The money
market In such fovernh that the slightest
traction Is felt very scnsiby. The banks will without
doubt keep thor discounts up to the highest possible
point but this steady and rapid reduction In depo,lts
gives them no alternative but q contraction II may be
put on but II must come at distant day.
The coupon OF the first mortgage egh, per cent bond,
OF The rcen Bay Milwaukee end Chicago Railroad Con-
pany due Oct 10, 1850, VIII be paid presentation at
The company's oghee, No. 81 Wall street.