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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
Affairs in San Francisco.

Since the issue of our last paper some i'm
portant matters have transpired in connection
with the San Francisco Vigilance Com
mttee.
Yankee Sullivan, one of the prisoners in
the hands of the Committee has comhitted
suicide. The Coroner of the county held an
inquest on his body, and the verdict of the
jury was that the deceased came to his
death from the effects of cut in the left
arm inflicted by himself with a dull instru-
ment" The death of Sullivan created some
sensation in the Bay city, and there were
many who charged his death on the Vigi-
lance Commttee-but it is generally believed
that he was under the impression that he was
to be hanged (although assured to the con-
trary) and rather than suffer this he preferred
to put an end to his life.
Judge Terry issueda writ of haJeas eorpusin
the case of VIM. Mulligan, last Monday,
and placed it in the hands of an officer, who
proceeded to the room of the Vigilance
Committee and demanded the body of Null
ligan, but was refused In the course of an
hour the officer was permitted to search the
Committee rooms, but the object of his search
was not to be found.
On the 3D. inst, the Governor issued bis
Proclamation calling upon the militia of tho
State to hold themselves in readiness to pro
ceed to San Francisco and assist in enforcing
the law. How far his call has been respond
ed to we are unable to say. The Proclama
ton produced but very little feeling in thi
vicinity
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07


a large part of the population twelve months
ago. Water for mining purposes is brought
from Cedar creek, the claims generally pay
very well This town can boast Of its beau
tiful women and children Continuing my
rambles down the creek, | soon came to
Coyoteville. This is an old mining district,
some six miles from Fiddletown, and con
tains about forty miners The diggings are
moderate, paying from three to six dollars
per day. There are several fine ranches in
this vicinity and large quantities of vegeta-
bles are raised on them. | soon found my
self en- route for Fiddletown, where | arrived
at dusk was much astonished at the lively
appearance of this place ; business appeared
to be very brisk There are some very fine
stores here, fitted up with elegance and neat
ness Improvements were going on houses
were being renovated inside and out. There
are large numbers of Chinese here The
diggins, when the miners can get water, pay
handsomely. | tarried all night with friend
Kendall of the "U. S." to whom | can cor
daly recommend the travelling community
I arose in the morning much refreshed, and
after a pleasant stroll through the village
started for home. Passing through Amer-
can Flat, / stumbled on my old friends,
Messrs Connel and Daily, who had just cleaned
down their sluices, and had the handsome
sum of sixty-fve dollars-one days work
with four hands. The trail now led me over
hills and mountains which, at this season of
the year. are decked with flowers of every
color and variety. ! soon struck Rancheria
creek and after pleasant walk of three miles
found myself in the village of Upper Ranch
erea. Nobody was at work here on account
of the water in the ditch having failed. The
miners are doing very well when they have
water. After imbibing some soda with friend
A., we took up the line Of march for home.
To those who love beautiful scenery we would
recommend n walk to the high ridge near
Rancheria There turning your sight west
ward, is the magnificent valley Of the Sac
ramento spread out before you, from whose
bosom is gathered those rich golden haryests,
which have given our State name and repu-
tation as an agricultural paradise 1t requires
but a small stretch of the immagina.
ton to see the steamers, looking like some
huge leyiathan, putting their way through tho
waters Of the Sacramento and San Joaquin
Listen do you not hear the snort of The
iron horse as he gallops across the plains
loaded with produce and human freight
was grand and soul stirring thought to stanC
upon that mountain and contemplate thu
scene before me- A few years ago and tn,
red man was monarch there but the Angle
Saxon came, and he found the mountain
covered with golden mantle, while the vallie
were carpeted with a rich alluyial soil whicl
needed but to be tickled with the plough Q
the farmer to bring forth rich yellow crops O
grain. Look at the result Instead Of tn
whoop of the savage, we hear the tinklin
of the cow-bell; the birds are disturbed i
; their songs by the axe of the pioneer civil
zation has taken the place of barbarism
COM
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

GRoss CARELEssNEss.-Ye Yesterday mornipg
S. w. johnson entered the Office of n. Klein
Esq, and picked up gun, cooked it and no,
knowing that it was loaded pointed it imme
diately at the head of Mr. Klein, and drew
the trigger, when the gun went off but for
tunately for Mr.. X. he struck the muzzle IN
time to prevent the contents from enternr
his head The gun was loaded with seye6
pistol balls There is no piece of carles,
ness that demands so much censure as tbi.
kind. We hope Mr.. johnson will learn n
lesson from this, and in future be careful how
he handles firearms
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

DIR. l.. j. CzAPLAY's Surgical and Medical In
stitute IS so extensively known in this State, that
any notice of 1t, or of him. might seem supurtous
Yet fearing that there are those who heretofore
having no need of medical aid, have neglected to
ascertain the proper sources of relief in cases Of
misfortune. To those wo beg leave to direct aten
ton to Dr. l.. j. Czapkny, who is certainly phys
elan of great skill and wonderful success in bis
profession The Dr. has devoted much attention TO
the treatment of chronic and private diseases, anu
stands nnrivalled in his management of them, To
tose who need such assistance we cheerfully re
commend DIR. Czapkay; it would be well to consult
him. he makes no charge for consultation and
much good might result from it. The Dir. guaran-
tees cure in all cases or asks no compensation.
je7 3S3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

BArHs-Stewart, of the Forrest Bath
House, has just finished renovating and paint
ing his establishment, and it now presents a
really neat and comfortable appearance. Per
sons wishing to enjoy a luxurious bath and
an easy shave, will do well to call at the
Forrest, where they will always find Stewart
and his assistants, Robert and Isaac, ready
to administer to their wants
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

THE municipal election in Placerville, last
Monday resulted in favor of the Democratic
ticket, with the exception of two Aldermen.
Our old friend and former partner in busi-
ness, +. H. Harmon, has been chosen City
Collector, than whom there are none more
honest and capable.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

Mn. WOODRUFF, of the Pacific Express has
been making great Improvements in his office,
and it viii now compare fayorably with any
Office in the interior of the State. Mr.. w.
is now buying all the dust that is offered to
him, and miners will find him an upright man
to deal with
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

CALIFORNIA MINsrRELs.-This troupe Of
Ethiopian performers are meeting with un-
precedented success in Sacramento. They
are performing at the Forest Theatre, and
that large building is crowded nightly
We are glad to hear this, as they are one OF
the few really good companies who are per-
ambulating the State.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

Our neighbour, Drey, at the post office.
has on hand a superior assortment of cigars.
tobacco and pipes, besides a variety of 9th
er articles too numerous to mention Call
and see him
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

FRAME & Co.-This company Cleaned M
last Saturday small pile-ninety-eight oun.
ces Of pure dust
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

DEATH OF LIEUT. JoHN DoYLE.-Mr. John
Doyle, latelysof Volcano and well known in
this region, was among the killed at the late
battle Of Riyas He had risen to the rank
of Lieutenant in Walkers Nicaraguan army.
Company g., to which 1t Doyle was at
tached suffered more severely in this engage
ment than any other in the service. While
a citizen of this place, Mr. Doyle was en-
gagged in merchandising.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

LIyELY.-Sunday last was the liveliest day
we have had in Volcano for months, an evi-
dence that business is improving. There
were great many people in town from sur
rounding camps
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

1T is announced at Washington that meas.
ures will be taken to secure indemnity for
the past and security for the future" on the
Panama lsthmus. The Government will do
well to be prompt in this matter.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

w. w Corr, Esq, well known lawyer d.
this county, returned from a visit to the A.
lantic States on Tuesday last, accompanied
by his family.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

IT is said that Gen. Sam Houston vii
run as an independent candidate for the Pres
idency.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

LAYLAND & Co.--The average pay of this
claim the past two weeks has been ten dol.
lgrs per day to the hand
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

CouRr OF SEssIoNs.-This Court was IN
session at jackson on Monday last There
was very little business on hand-no grand
Jury.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
everywhere

volcano r. A. Chapter, No. IL, was
chartered by the Grand Chapter at its late
session, at Sacramento and on the Goth ult.,
was regularly Constituted and its officers duly
elected and installed as follows
NJ. E., Jas w Bicknell, II. p; f., g. w.
Rcdick, X; f., Thos. Stewart, s.; j. D..
Page, C. H.; Peter Daley, p. s.; David
Armstrong, r. A. c.; F. Rechling, Treas. ;
A. B. Hoy, Sec; j. O. Floyd, NJ. of Sd v;
j. p. Williams, NJ of I'd v; a. Benedict,
NJ. of lst V; S. G. Briggs Chaplain; VIM.
e. Gray, Guard
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

JOHNSON & Co received, per steamer
Sonora, their usual supply of Atlantic and
European papers and magazines. They will
please accept our thanks for full files.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

FOURTH OF July BALL-Gish of lone City
is making extenive preparations for the ball
to be given by him Oh the Fourth. Mr..
Gish is a printer, and this is assurance enough
that everything will be done to make every
one comfortable who may see fit to attend
this merry making, for it is notorious fact
that printers only aim is to make every
body and his wife and baby" comfortable,
regardless of trouble and expense.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

The Georgia Company have commenced
carting the pay dirt from their celebrated
claim in rear of our Office, and they will soon
commence "washng out" This is one of
the richest mines in Amador county.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

WILLIAMS d Co.-This claim last week
paid the handsome sum of six hundred and
twenty five dollars, working three hands
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
LOST

ON Tuesday June 3, pocket Wallet eon.SSoo .So
Ming specimens to the amount OF SIG 70 IN
also three keys, and some papers The finder W.. ~.
office. W. E GRAY
10
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

AN item Of news by the Sonara is that
U. s. Government would at an early day re-
cognize the new Government of Nicaragua
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

SENATOR WELLER has called for the official
correspondence relative to the recognition Of
the new government of Nicaragua. He says
Walker has been shamefuly misrepresented
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
w. HENRY JONES,

ATT0RN NEY AT LAW
win pay strict attention to making collections anl
attend to all Legal Business entrusted to his car
Office on Union Square, next door to johnson
Co.'s store, volcano. 80,
je7 33-F
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

Mason & Co.-At this big claim on Pike
Hill, they are making good wages washing
top dirt.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

PINE GRovE.-Ths is one of the most de-
lightful locations in Amador county. The
mines in that vicinity are paying well, and
the prospects Of large and fourishing camp
are fattering. The hotel kept by Mr.. Leon
ard is situated in delightful grove, and we
know of no place where an hour can be spent
more pleasantly than at this house.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
BIRTHS.

On the 2Gth ult, the lady of G. b. Webb Of
daughter.
At Clough's mill. on the 9TH inst, The lady Of
J. NJ. Worcester Of a son.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
Hook and Ladder Company, No. /.

The members Of Hook and Ladder COMPANY
No will meet at their room this evening, June :
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
DIED.

In Lancaster Wis, on the 18th of April 1856 Of
ter an illness of 20 months, MARTIN TIEL, aged
So years, father of Mrs. Mary NJ. Springer, Of Vol
cauo
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

IcE.-On Wednesday last we were the
recipient of large cake of Ice, with the
compliments of Messrs. Cady & Co. Their
agents in this place Messrs. Kelly and
Simonds, will keep large supply on hands.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

GEo. M. DALLAS, our New Minister TO
England, has been received very graciously.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

PRATr's RANCH is one of the finest look
ing places in this region. Just now all the
various crops are under way, and forms one
of the handsomest sights to be met with in
the mountains. Mr.. p will realize hand
some income from his ranch this summer
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
COM

AcclDEYT.-Th Thursday last, Mr.. License,
who is engaged in working quartz vein near
Aqueduct City, was severely injured by the
premature discharge of blast. His eyes
and one Of his hands was pretty badly injured
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

JAcKsoN-On Monday last we paid q
visit to the county seat of Amador After
ascending the mountain necessary to be over
come in escaping from the Volcano basin the
drive to Jackson is a very pleasant one for a
hilly country. The road, nevertheless, might
be very much improved, and at a small cost;
a few bridges or culyerts are badly needed,
and a leyeng process upon almost the entire
road would be decidedly advantageous
Arrived at jackson, we found the people
of our sister village kind and hospitable, and
spent the day most agreeably. The town,
we were glad to observe, appeared quite
prosperous; there is more or less of improve
ment going on, and business seemed to be a;
brisk as is usual in mountain towns at thil
season Of the year.
Altogether our visit was pleasant one
and we shall repeat it in due course of time
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
For fhn I.ndnnr


MEssRs. EDrToRs: you be so kind as
to inform us whether Volcano has daily,
tri-weekly or q semi-occasionally mail? As
we live some distance from town we should
like to be informed at about how many days
after the mail arrives at San Francisco we
may expect it here. The Atlantic mail was
received at the Bay last Sunday and we were
informed that it would he here Tuesday eve
ming Expecting some letters of Importance,
we quit work at noon and came to town and
were then told that the mail had not arrived,
and nobody knew when it would be here
By giving the desired information you will
oblige MANY MINERS.
To the inquiry of "Many Miners" we viii
say that the contract calls for a tr-weekly
mail between Valcano and Sacramento; but
sometimes it is carried daily. For a while
the mail arrives at 4 O'Clock, p. NJ, and de-
parts at midnight then again, it is received
at II O'Clock, A. NJ, and departs at 2 P. NJ.
Inc idcJ Is, tHc lluil ls CulIleu W suie eho
convenience of the contractor and not that
of the citizens of Volcano and vicinity.
THr YOUNG TEMPERANCE ORAToR.-W. B.
Taylor has spoken twice in Volcano, and has
fully sustained the anticipations of the public
He is a singularly vigorous forcible and elo-
puent orator. He handles the subject of tenn
qerance with degree of power that is truly
astonishing; and before he shall have made
the tour of one half the State, bis name will
lead the column against all competitors, in the
cause of temperance on the Pacific coast. He
is pursuing great and good work, and we
cordially recommend him to the good people
everywhere.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

pay~ just call at Johnson's store as you
pass along He has received large assort-
ment of goods, consisting of clothing, boots,
shoes, hats, books, stationery, &c.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

The NEW York RANcH.--In another col
nmn will be found an advertisement, offering
this noted place for sale The location is a
very desirable one, and any person wishing to
do business in quiet place would do well to
examine this establishment 1t is situated
about half way between Volcano and Jack
son, and near the intersection of the road
leading from this place to Sutter Creek, Dry
town Michigan Bar and Sacramento
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
VOLCANO,
MIR. L.. II. Fisher

Is our authorized agent in San Francisco TO
procuring advertisements, and transacting othe
business.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
NIr. HenrY s. Ryan.,

Is our authorized agent at Fiddetown, for pro-
curing subscriptions, advertising and Job Work.
ZFs~HANFoRD Il WnDNAN are agents at Sutter
for procuring subscribers advertising and job work.
Orders left with them, win be promptly attended to.
lsS~ Mn. GEORGE LovELAND, of the News Depot,
Indian Diggings, is our Agent for that camp.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
Gardiner ~ Kirk
II. HI. SkidnOre,

Are our authorized Agents in Sacramento TO
advertisements, &c.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

Telegraph Operator Jackson, is our authorized
agent. Orders for Job Work, Advertising and
Subscriptions will be promptly attended TO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-17

CT Christmas In Coming =. Close of nv
Fourth ANNUAL sTovE CAaPAIG To insure uay
customers comfortable and therefore " Merry
Cars mss am constantly making all. tight Stoves
fn7 wood Pyramids and Radiators for coeI Portable
0TSes, combining cheerful open fire." with
economy Of fuei;'' Portable Heaters, for warming
sryetsl rooms or passages with one fre-rnore neat
sad convenient and less expensive than furnaces and
especially desirable for occupants OF hired tepe-
meuts Galvanized Ovens, untqualled for baking
Sad roasting purposes; reference given TO those VIII
rave them in use Also, direct from the old and cell
GRATED Stove, RsnRe and Furnace Factory of the
Hcs,rs. bsrstow, Providence K. l., larger and more
varied sssorim ent than before all of which I
vii. furnish favorable prices superior quail
ty Of casting be afforded in Baltimore and other
Northern cities
Rspsiring pieces for all the above named wares al
ways ID store resdy for customers, without the de-
lay required TO cast them.
Thankful for past favors, will eudeayor to AKA
cute sill orders promptly as heretofore
GEORGE sTARRETT
&c lt-tt l46 Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-17

U Loss of Appetite IL the forerunner of
oseaaes and the surest indication of deranged liver
and disordered stomach Those who are thus Affect
ed may readily avoid spell of sickness by resorting
TO the use of BAKERS BITrERs the surest regulator
aad assistant Of nature the skill of man has vet dis
covered A few deses will expel secreted bile en-
tven the iveI streng hen the stomach increase the
appetite, assist DIGESTION and prevent biliousness
cnoc sour stomach, diarrhe,, and all other diseases
OF similar stamp. One single bottle taken accord
ing to directions, is worth bushe OF poisonous min.
erals and Quack postrums. They are purely yegeta-
BILE. and entirely harmless in their action Try them
To be had of all the PRINCIPAL Druggists in the CITY
OF Richmond and elsewhere. Orders filled by ad-
crossing e. BAKER,
no 10 Richmond Ve
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-17

" stIEI1R uII Ut Usts"" ne uHuefslgheu
intending to make change in their firm, in their
store Of this city, the st Of January next respec
fully call tho attention of their customers and the
public in general, that they will sell off cost their
entire large, well made and well selected stock of
CLOTHING. Their stock comprises in part heavy
Black Riding Over Coats and large assortme Mt of
other kinds: fine Fancy Silk Velvet, Black Satin
Fancy and Blk Silk, and Cloth aud Cashmere Vests
: good assortment of Black and Fancy Cashmere
Pants; Black Cloth Goats of ell grades, and Business
Goats of all qualities; coed assortment OF Servants
Clothing; Taulas Raglans. sni good selection Of
6ENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODSI
Ali they ask is call and examine for yourselves.
M. HEXTER L SONS, No. 80 Main ST.,
Next door to Purcell, Lsdd l. Co.'s, Druggists.
no2l--dlm-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-17
VALUABLE SERVANTS FOR SALE

VALUABLE SERVANTS FOR SALE
l. young Woman. &c or u years old, posse ssins
unsu passed qualifications a domestic servant Of
all work superior lades maid, good seamstress
&C., &c; has three children, girl ore years re
markedly well trained and useful, and two boys
younger, but large enough to be very serviceable-
I'd -Four young Men, u.s. IS. Is and l6 three of them
trained to work on farm and in garden; the fourth
aud youngest accustomed to same work and is also
excellent dining room servant.
They sil ofone family and unusually likely were
all born AID trained in the family of their master
who is now compelled to part with them. Will no,
be sold out of the State if it can be avoided. Phi
vate sale preferred. Apply at this office.
de l3--eod3tt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-17
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA.
" REAL. Al u -

4 A .
~ BILE REAL ESTATE IN HENRICO COUN-
TY-By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of
Henrics county, in the suit of Wrenn vs. Wrenp.
&c, pronounced on the 9th day Of November, 1856,
the undersigned, Special Commissioners for that pur.
pose, will sell at public auction, on the premises on
SATURDAY, the 10th of Decem ber 1856, if fair, (f
not the next fair day, Sunday excepted) at u ocPk
ID, the Real Estate of which the late Richard Whit
chello died seized and possessed containing about 80
acres, mostly arabic and of more than ordinary fer
tility. The said aud 10 situated about u miles west
of Richmond, about one mile north of James river,
immediately on the River road, and has on it ls riga
three story framed dwelling suited and heretofore
used as tavern and grocery, with many rooms also
the usu.l out-houses, all in good condition
The terms of sale will be third cash. the ba-
lance in equal nstaments on a credit of one and
two years, the purchaser executing bonds with rood
security, to bear interest from day of SALE and the
title retained until they shall have been fully paid,
and conveyance directed by the Court.
JOHN N. DAVIS, ! Special
JOHN B. YOUNG, Commrs
Immediately after the above sale, the undsrsigned
will sell Tract of Land al dining the same, CON
tanning about 10 all of which 10 well tim bersd
Terms made known on day of sale.
de10-tds JANE E. WRENN.