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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

The committee recommended that the Cen
tral Committee appoint a Vigilance Commit
tee in each precinct oe the county.
The committee, in view of the approaching
campaign, recommend that this Convention
take some action to secure the establishment
of a democratic paper in this county.
On motion, the report was received and
the committee discharged.
The motion TO adopt that portion Of the
above report which recommends Central
Committee of thirteen members prevailed.
Whereupon the following gentlemen were
duly elected as members of that committee
TOWNSHIPS.
No. !. NJ. w Gordon, Mr.. Hart.
No. 2. James Livermore Col Ballaou, ii.
Robinson
No. 8. Samuel J. X. Handy, Amos Nc
Kee, f. S. Porter, w. G.. Pratt
No. T. PJ Goodrich.
No. s. Mr. Gallagher, j. b. King.
No. g. w. NJ. Seawell.
On notion the appointment Of delegates
for the several precincts in the county as re-
commended by the committee, was adopted.
On motion, the recommendation for the
appointment of committees of Vigilance in
the several precincts of the county was adopt-
ed and referred to the Central Committee for
action.
On motion Of S. 3. Axtel, the recommen-
dation of the committee for securing the per-
manent establishment of a democratic news
paper in this county, was referred to the Cen
tral Committee for its action
The report Of the committee on resolutions
was then read
Resolred That the Democratic party of
Amador county endorse the action of the
county Centeral Committee in calling this
convention.
Resolred, That in the opinion Of this con-
vention, the time has fully come for the Dem
ocracy of Amador TO perfect their organiza-
ton, and TO this end we Recommend the or
ganization of Democratic clubs in every pre-
cnct in the county.
Resolred, That we cordially advise and
request the Secretaries of the Democratic
Clubs in each precinct to furnish the Secreta-
ry of the Central Committee of the County
with a monthly statement of their action,
the names of their officers and number OF
members.
Resoired, That we cordially invite the CO
operation OF all who have the good Of the
Republic at heart, and that the only test we
seek to apply to those who desire to fratern-
ize with our party is this-will you support
the nominees of the National Democratic
Convention.
Resolred, That we have no compromises to
offer to the American Party, falsely so called
that while we wage no war with the individ
uals composing it, we are emphatcally and
sternly opposed to its principles and its or.
ganization, believing it to be anti-American,
sectional, bigoted, disunionI and disastrous
in its tendencies
ResOired, That in the past history of the
democratic party we see the wisdom of the
principle that all power is vested in and with
the people, and has proved to generations
that to those principles for which our forefa-
theirs fought and ccrtended, we are indebted
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for the unparalleled growth, prosperity and

for the unparalleled growth, prosperity and
power Of our beloved country
Resoired, That this Convention ratify and
adopt the Platform of principles laid down by
the late Democratic State Convention
On motion, the foregoing report was adopt
ed by accamation, and the committee dis
charged.
The report of the committee on Stationery
and Expenditures was then read as follows:
The committee beg leave to report that
they have respectively procured suitable
Book of Record and stationery, and recon-
mend the Convention to assess themselves
one dollar each to defray the necessary ex.
penses of the same, together with printing.
On motion, the members Of the Conven.
tion adopted the recommendation of the
committee, and paid to the chairman Of the
committee the amount of the assessment.
On motion of Mr.. Axtell, the Secretaries
are requested to furnish copy of the pro-
ceedings Of this Convention to the Volcano
Ledger and Amador Sentinel for publication
On motion, it was agreed that the mem
bers of the County Central Democratic Com
mttee should hold their Offices until their sue
cessors are appointed.
On motion of Mr. Handy, the Convention
adjourned to meet again at the call of the
County Central Committee.
j. w. D. PALMER, Pres.
JAS. LIvERNoRE, .S,eretay;e,
w. II. JONES, wv
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Notice

rs hereby given that the undersigned have Nj,
L day placed in the hands of w. Henry Jones all
their accounts Notes, Books and business generally
for the purpose Of having our dues collected. Nj.
Jones is fully authorized TO settle receive and r.
ceipt for all sums and demands belonging and owe.
ing to us, and all those knowing themselves 10 le
indebted to us, had better call pay up and s.tts
their accounts with him Immediately
PENDLETON d OLIVER
Volcano, May 24th., 1856 Sl-Sv.
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MARRIED

In Volcano, Thursday evening" Nav a9a a..
by Rev. S. G. BRIaos, Mr. G. HORN sn1 Nv, nv,
FRANCES CHAPMAN. Auu Ms
Accompanying the above announceueu,
received slice of excellent cake. The H.. "
couple will please accept our best wishes 70, ,i
future happiness and prosperity ~
Say, shall love the fading beauty lee.
Whose spring-tide radiance has bee, NJ -,
miner "Hoy
No-come what will, thy steadfast trutb rnn..
In youth, in age, thine own-for ever tbns
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The committee recommend that the ratio
Of representation in the next County Con-
vention shall be based upon the democratic
vote cast for Senator at the last election, as
follows:
One member for each precinct; one mem
Der for every fifty votes cast, and one member
for every fraction more than twenty-five
votes; under which basis your committee find
the following apportionment to each precinct
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

INDIAN MovEMENTs-Ou town was the
scene of considerable excitement last Sat-
urday afternoon and evening, by a report
that large body of Indians, (most of the
strangers) had assembled at point on the
South Fork of the Cosumnes river, about
eight miles north of this place The report
first reached here about 9 o'clock, 2. NJ,
and was confirmed by two or three other ar
rivals late in the evening. Upon inquiry, it
was found that about six hundred of the ''sons
of the forest" had assemblep for the purpose
of having grand fandangc and talk. They
left on Monday last, and the fears of Indian
troubls have vanished.
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Cora and Casey Hung,

THURSDAY Eve, Nav 9oa
Casey and Cora were hung at bol,
one o'clock, to-day, from the window =. r"
Vigilance Committee rooms, just as the f,,'. ~
al cortege was passing Montgomery -,
But few knew of it.
Steamer Golden Age arrived at Il, o,o,,
and 80 minutesA. NJ from Panama ~"
The delay was caused by an accidep, q, 3,
Railroad. One car was thrown OF tho IVY w
and Others followed it. Twenty person, In
ed and Thirty-six badly injured.
But little news from the States And
from Walker.
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The EVENTS OF THE PAsr Ten DAYs-So
volumnious are the accounts of the events in
San Francisco during the past ten days, that
we are unable. for the want of space to give
anything like full account of them, in our
paper, and knowing that meagre detail
would be unsatisfactory to our readers we
will not undertake to publish any of them
this week.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

NEw DIeGISes.-New and good diggngs
have been found at point on the South
Fork of the Costumes where the trail, lead
ing from this place to Indian Diggings cross
es that stream. The location has been named
Chivalry Hill. The diggings are in a large
slide, and in many instances have proved very
rich. The location is supplied with water
from the Volcano Ditch.
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IoNE.-We hear cheering reports from the
farmers in this portion of Amador county
Unlike the vallies below, lone did not suffer
from the drouth, and the crops of grain and
hay will be abundant. This beautiful valley
is the garden spot of the world.
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Of liberty and virtue will be waited from the

of liberty and virtue will be waited from the
mountains to the sea-coast !
The action of the Vigilance Committee
has been conducted throughout with the ut
most frmness. decision and quietude. No
noisv boisterous conduct; nothing in the
shane of mob violence has transpired. Sol
emnIy have thousands of the best citizens de-
liberated, and solemnly have they carried
into execution their DEGREES. All honor TO
them. Let them not cease until they have
piyen "notice to leave to all wrong doers.--
The gamblers, the thieves, the robbers, the
assassns. the murderers are fleeing as from an
avengng God. Let the good work 60 on
until the good and the virtnous may retire
quietly to repose, with the consciousness that
they are surrounded with peace and safety
freed from the moral pestilence that has so
long contaminated the Queen OF the Pacific"
The ball that was to have been given by
Engine Company No. /, last Thursday has
been postponed until Tuesday evening, 9th
inst on account Of the inclemency of the
weather. The company in the mean time
will leave nothing undone to render their
guests comfortable.
This ball has been projected for the pur-
pose Of raising money to purchase an engine,
and it is hoped that any one who has an in
terest in the welfare of our town will turn
out on this occasion, and help the "boys" to
raise the means with which to protect the
property of Volcano. Let there be a general
turnout of "sweethearts and wives"
Hook & LADDER HOUSE, III. 4 l.. Co.
No. Is boys have commenced the foundation
of house for their apparatus, at the foot of
Telegraph Avenue. The building will be
lSx36 feet and two stories high--the upper
room to be occupied as a hall for the meet
ings of the company. We are reioced to
know that the company is in a fourishing
condition.
GEN. WALKER.-After all, only Is of Col,
Slessinger's men were killed, and only four
of them americans. The regiment has re-
Joined the main Larmy. Walker had receiy-
ed reinforcements Of about one thousand
men, and was acting on the defensive. He
would be able to maintain his ground. The
English and French had blockaded Greytown,
20 prevent the landing Of troops for the Re
publican army in Nicaragua, and it was said
hat taco american rssScis would join in the
blockade.
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UNION HOTEL,

FIDDLETOWN, CALIFORNIA.
7 TAKE this method of announcing to the public
L that this house has been entirely renovated and
reftted and is now ready for the reception Of yis
itors. No pains or expense has been spared 10
make the "Union" equal TO any hotel in the county
may IL ,O-Sm
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

On Monday and Tuesday of last week
about one thousand cattle, belonging to
Messrs. A. M. Stevenson and Z. McGarry
crossed the ferry at Bencia from Martinez.
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Democratic County Convention.

Agreeable to previous notice, the Democ-
racy met at the Court House, in Jackson, on
Saturday, May 18th, 1856, at 10 o'clock, A.
M; Z. S. PORTER in the Chair, and James
Liyermore, Sec.--oflicers, pro. fem.
The motion to appoint committee of five
to report permanent officers for the Conven.
ton and to report a basis of representation,
&C., prevailed.
S. j. X. Handy, Moses Tebbs, w. c.
Pratt, j. c. Shipman and r. A. Bennett
were appointed said committee.
The motion for committee of five on res
olutions, was adopted
p. c. johnson, j. b. King, p J. Good
rich S. b. Axtell andJ w d. Palmer were
appointed said committee.
The motion for committee Of three to
procure Stationery, &c, prevailed.
s. b. Pangh S. b. Axtell and A. Askey
were appointed said committee.
On motion, the Convention adjourned to
meet at 2 o'clock
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

MORE 1MPRovEMENr-W. T. A. Gibson
is about to commence the construction of
dwelling-house and refreshment saloon, on
the lot adjoining that on which is situated
Mr.. Hoyt's new seminary building
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

DS- The people of San Francisco have ap-
pointed a committee of reliable citizens of
that place to make the necessary arrange
ments for raising funds for the relief of the
family of Jas. King of VIM The commit
tee are empowred to appoint subcommittee
in the various towns in the state to receive
donations, and Forward them to San Fran
cisco. Volcano will not be behind in this
movement.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

WHAT about prospecting the hills around
Volcano by means of the Artesan augur. as
suggested last week? Will some of our en-
terprising miners give us their views upon
this subject?
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County Council of Amador,

The members of the County Council of Au,5o,
County are hereby notified to meet in jackson oD
Saturday the 7th day Of June 1856 at 10 o'clmE
A. NJ. A full attendance of the different Council
throughout the county is requested. By order
l.. S. SCOTT, President Co. Council
Volcano, May 22d, 1856. 3l.sS
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

RAIN.-During the past week, this region
Of country has been favored with consider
able rain-indeed many of the showers would
have done honor to the best that were pro-
duced in 40.
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Dissolution.

NoTICE-The copartnership heretofore existing
IN between Geo. ". Cook, Orson Clough and
r. Hedges is this day mutually dissolved.
GEO. W. COOK
ORSON CL0UGH
L. X. HEDGES.
Fort John, Amador Co., May 18th, ls56.-Slh
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

SHoRr.-As a general thing, the wheat and
grass crops in the lower vallies are a partial
failure this season.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

WHo CAN TEIL2-How many "scalps'
did the Deputy, and Constabulary represent
alton bring in last Sunday morning?
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

The late rains of the past week have beer
of immense value to both our mining and ag
ricultura community.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

FORTY DoLLARs.-On Tuesday morning
last, miner named Hays, Gust arrived from
Placer county, started on a prospecting
tour, pitched in" with pick, shovel and pan,
in a gulch putting into the basin and within
a mile of this place, and brought back in the
evening within few cents of forty dollars
in dustY He is working away in his claim,
and says that it was "g> cd for him to come
to Volcano"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

As AN incident of the excitement and
feeling in this place about the assassination
of James King of William, we will state that
our Office is thronged, Immediately on the ar
rival of the stages each afternoon until
late hour at night, all impatient to hear tn
latest item Of news from San Francisco.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24
Dissolution.

NOTICES hesoby given that the co-partnershP
v heretofore existing between the underagnsa
is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
F. Mccarthy is is authorized to attend 10 all IN
settled business Of the firm. 7. MCCARTHY,
F. MCCARTHY
Volcano, May l4th 1856.
The business WILL in future, be continued, at 10
old stand, where all are invited TO call.
MCCARTHY & DRISCOLL
may IL sow
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

The SAN FRANcIsco TRAGEDY.-We find
it impossible to give the full particulars Of
the late tragedy in San Francisco To give
full account of the affair would take more
space than we can possibly spare.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

For THE PLAINS Henry and Samuel
Mares, with their families, left this place last
Monday, for their old homes in Gentry coun-
ty Missouri, by way of the Plains. They
were well equipped, having light substantial
Wagons, and four good mules to each of
them. We learn that the party, when all
together, will number about seventy persons
We hope they may have safe and speedy
trip.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

Mr.. Sullens, who had his skull badly
mashed few weeks ago, we are happy to
learn has SO far recovered under the skilful
treatment of DR.. Harris, as to be able to be
up and about This is one Of the most re.
markable instances Of a speedy recovery from
q severe wound we ever heard of.
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BANK EXCHANGE.

IN THE REAR OF DIR. muScKroSs DRUG STORE,
HAS received new stock of choice Wines D'''
IL dies sad Cigars. Main street Volcano, snoo;,rSc
oct 81 h'0
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9 O'CLOCK, P. NJ.

- " NLoOh, L. w
The Convention met, and the committee
on offers, &c, reported-for Chairman, j.
w. d. PALMER; for Vice Presidents, j
b. KING and JAS. WHTEsIDEs; for Secreta-
tries, JAS LIvERMoRE and W. HENRY JONES.
The report was accepted and the officers took
their seats.
The committee on Officers and Represen-
tation then submitted their Report in full, as
follows:
The committee on permanent Officers, &c,
met, present, Moses Tebbs, j. G. Shipman,
w. c. Pratt, r. A. Burnett and S. j. K
Handy.
On motion, Mr.. Handy was chosen Secre-
tary. The committee report that a new
County Democratic Central Committee be
appointed by this Convention, consisting OF
thirteen members distributed according to
the democratic vote cast in the county for
Senator at the last election, as follows:
Township No l. 3 members;
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

BIG PAY.-Chas. Gordon e. Co., working
three hands, took out $473,4O last week, and
had, Mr.. G. thinks, $50 remaining in their
sluices.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

The UNION HOTEL, Fiddletown, Kept by
Mr.. Hamlin, has recently been renovated
and reGtted in a superior style, and is now
one of the most comfortable houses in this
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

Owing to a press of job work, we are
compelled to go to press at an earlier hour
than usual, this week. At this hour 10
O'Clock. A, NJ. Friday, no further news has been
received from San Francisco.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

WILLOW SPRINGs-We seldom hear from
this portion of the county. notwithstanding
it is beautiful, rich, and hourishing region
VIII some Of our friends in that quarter post
us up occasionally
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

LAST Sabbath, Rev. Mr. Benton preached
n sermon in Sacramento concerning the at
tempted assassination Of James King OF
William, and calling upon the Vigilance
Committee to crush the baneful Influences
that have hitherto clogged the existence Of
the municipality of San Francisco.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

THERE is more water in the Mokelumne
than at any previous period during the pres
ent season
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

A complete assortment of SCHOOL, books for sale
n at GEO. J0HNSON'S
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

We are sorry to learn that our friend
Keyser lost valuable horse on the above
occasion. Look out Bill, you must "hold
your horses" next time.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24

UPsEr-The Placervile american says
the opposition stage was upset on Monday,
near the Forty Mile House, and the driver
somewhat iniured
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-05-24
Volcano, May l4th 1856.
Rare Chance for Investment.

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J. B, win be found 1t he old stand ready
70 close their bu6ness in every particular They
will be glad to oblige old friends in any way pos
sible, and they would now advise them to get
their grain of before navigation Closes and settle
up. This must BE-, attended 70 by the LIST Of De-
ccmber vithou. fai.l 1t aHiT'nga
aesf;s~y~, Aet. ln,tieeG< .saiyuid5 rl.f
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FOR SALE,
-FOUR, HUNDRED HOUSE LOTS,
u Al Al ~. l..ll. u an EckafA

Auu 0tucI vblubOko hobA 6ssSeV'
THE following described Zeal Estate, cotnpn-.
i ing llousc Lots, and other properly, ell ibly
situated In The village, VI Ssco and BidisIord,
will be sold by the propf'eiors, at prizes and IN
terms favorable TO purcha,e-,.
The House Lots, about 400 In number, are
principally situated in Saco, between the railroad
Oepo,s OF B,ddcf6ri aud Ssco-a portion of them
above the Railroad, and q potion below, In
p,easan, and healthy location, aud commanding
iine view OF both villages. They are advantage.
ousy situated for the residence Of persons having
business In either Saco or BdJe.o'J, being within
ak minutes walk Of Main street aud Peppetc'
Squarc, Ssoo, aud i've minutes walk II the Ma.
chine Shop add Cotton Mil of the Lsconla. Pep
pervli and Water Power Cotporsioa. Of Bidde.
ford. A substantial Bridge, 375 feet long and ~
ieet wide, rs,ing on granite pers, aud with side.
walk. has been built scro.s tie Ssco River, thus
connecting the lots with Biddtlord, aud placing
them within three minuies' walk of Smiths Cor.
ner. From this bridge u street 10 gruded 10 the
Railroad Crossing on Waller street, which will be
extended TO Buxton Road. Oiher streets have
been laid oui, extending along ihe margin Of The
Ssco River, and To Water street.
The new road recently laid out by the County
sioners, extending into the country from
saco, will inirrsect with Market street, which
masses across the above described bridge 10 Bdde.
Jod
Besides the lots before mentioned, the propre.
Iors have dozen or more house lots ior >ale, on
Spring's Island, contiguous 10 the bridge, aud
within two minutes walk of the workshops aud
mills on said Island.
They will eel also in lots Of iron, one TO i've
acres, as may he wanted, tract u land adlOinlng
that WHICH j. reserved Zoe house lots. Said tract
consists Of ~ acres, and u situated on the West.
ern side III the Railroad, aud runs tn the Buxton
road, the line striking ,ha, road within lew rods
Of the Saco Depot.
warr.n,ce Deeds will be given OF all lots sold
by the proprietUrs, A. IL Boyd. Ssco; ID. l..
Somcs, BidJeiOrd; Joseplus Baldwin and Law.
renee Barnes, Nashua, ", H.; William T. New
ell, Manchester, n. III.
For further particulars, rs TO prices and condh.
IONS, inquire OF d l.. S0MES, Of Bidiciord,
agent Tor the prnpI etors. Nf
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that if wife give no children TO her hus-
band. she is bound by every tie OF duty 10
encourage and 10 palouizc coucnbino 'hro'
whom his name may be preserved, and pro-
visions made lha, when he leaves the world
bouors will be done to his names.
Tho dresses and external habits Of the
women in China are invariably modest, and
On The whole, the social arrangements mus'
DO considered friendly 10 on augmentation
Of The human race. The domestic affections
are strong. Parents are generally fond and
proud Of their children, and children obedi-
en-, to their parents. Older, is indeed, the
first law OF COniucius-authority and sub
mission the apex and basis Of The social py'-
amid. The marriage Of children is one oil
the Creates, concerns of families. Scarcely
is child born in the higher ranks Of life
ere the question Of its future espousa be-
comes frequent topic Of discussion. There
is large body Of professional mach.mak.
cts, whose business !, is to put all the pre-
liminary arrangements in train, 10 settle
questions OF dowry, 10 accommodate differ
ences. 10 report on the pros and cons Of sug-
ses'ed alliances. There being no herediia-
~ hCncrs in China, except those which reck-
on upward from the distinguished son 10 the
father. the grandfather, and The Whole line
Of ances.ry-which may be enobled by the
literary or martial genius Of descendant
the distinctions 0! caste are unknown, and a
successful student even OF the loves, origin
would be deemed fit match for the most
opulen, and distinguished female in the COM
muni,y. The severe laws which prohibit
marriages within certain degrees OF affinity
they do not, however, in,eIdict i, with a
dece wils's sister, tend to make mar
riages more prolific and 10 produce health.
Ter race Of children. So strong is the OBJ.
lection 10 The marriage Of blood relations,
that man and women Of the same family
name canno, lawfully wed. The proportion
of unmarried 10 married people is las would
be deduced from the foregoing observationsl
exceedingly small. To promote marriages
seems eyerybody's aifiir. Matches and be-
trO,hings naturally enough occupy the at
tention of tho young, bu, not less than that
Of the middle aged and The old. A mar.
rage is the great event in the life Of man or
woman, and in China is associated with
more Of preliminary, negotiations, written
correspondence, visilings, protocols. and con-
venlions, than in any other pa'l Of the
world.