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Delaware State reporter. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1853-1859, 1856-02-19
COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION.

SECOND YEAR.
A ARRANGEMENTS for the Second Annual
IA Collection OF this new and popular institu-
ton for the diffusion of Literature and Art,
have been made on the most extensive scale.
Among the works already engaged, is the
far famed
GENOA CRUCIFIX,"
Which originally cost Ten Thousand Dollars.
In forming the New Collection, the diffusion
OF works Of American Art, and the encourage
ment Of American genius have not been over
looked. Commissions have been issued to
many of the most distinguished American Ar
lists, who will contribute some OF their finest
productions. Among them are three Marble
Bnsts, executed by the greatest living Sculptor,
Hiram Powers.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
The Father Of his Country;
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
The Philosopher;
DANIEL WEBSTER,
The Statesman.
A special agent has visited Europe and made
careful and iudcous selections of foreign works
of art, both in Bronze and Marble, Statuary and
Choice Paintings.
The whole forming a large and valuable col
lection of Paintings and Statuary, TO be dis
trbuted FREE among the members of the AS
ISOLATION for the Second Year.
TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP.
The payment of Three Dollars constitutes
any one a member of this association, and en-
titles him to either one OF the Magazines for
one year, and also ticket in the distribution
of the Statuary and Paintings.
The Literature issued to subscribers consists
of the following Monthly Magazines: Harper's,
Putnam's, Knickbocker, Blackwood's, House
hold Words, Graham's and Godey's Lady's
Book.
Persons taking five memberships are entitled
to any five of the Magazines for one yeer, and
to SIX TICKETS in the distribution. The net
proceeds derived from the sale Of memberships,
are devoted TO the purchase of works Of art for
the ensuing year,
THE ADVANTAGES SECURED
BY becoming a member of this association are
LIST. All persons receive the full value Of
their subscription at the start, in the shape of
sterling Magazine Literature.
| I'd Each member is contributing towards pur-
chasing choice works Of art, which arc to be
distributed among themselves, and are at the
same time encouraging the artists of the coun-
try, discussing thousands Of dollars through its
agency.
| Persons in renting funds for membership,
will please give their post office address in full,
stating the month they wish the Magazine to
commence, and have the letter registered at
| the Post Office to prevent loss; on its receipt
certificate of membership, together with the
Magazine desired, will be forwarded to any part
ofthe country.
Those who purchase magazines at the Book
stores, will observe that by joining this associa-
ton they receive the Magazine and free ticket
in the annual distribution all at the same price
they now pay for the Magazine alone. b a,
For Memberships, address,
G. L. DERBY, Actuary G. A. A.
Ateither Of the principal Offices: g Knicker-
booker Magazine office, 348 Broadway, New
York; or Western Office, 156 Water Street,
i Sandusky, Ohio.
Subscriptions received by FE-
/ G. A. cowgirl.
novo-tf Hon. Secretary for Dover, Dell
Delaware State reporter. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1853-1859, 1856-02-19

5ENU \ D ! 2 \ RI
A ARRANGEMENTS for the Second Annual
IN Collection Of this new and popular insitu-
ton for the diffusion of Literature and Art,
have been made on the most extensive scale.
Among the works already engaged, is the
far filmed
Delaware State reporter. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1853-1859, 1856-02-19

GoIu Fenss WIN Fencll ana oIIvcr HoIueF, %
GOLD FINGER RINGS, 37k cents to $50;
Watch Glasses, plain 49, cents, patent l82,
Lunet %; other articles in proportion. All
goods warranted to be what they are sold for.
STAUFFER & HARLEY.
liz On hand, some Gold and Silver Levers
and Lepines, still lower than the above prices.
Scp2S-ly*
Delaware State reporter. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1853-1859, 1856-02-19

Ne -LIKENS' is the place to purchase your
Christmas anil New Year Gifts, as he has every
variety of Mixtures, Bon Mots, Candy Toys,
Pound Cakes, Jelies, Almonds, Raisins, Can
dies al and good things generally. The store is
n o. III Market Street, Wilmington, Del. .os
oeezi-tf II 81 S. G.. LIKENS.
Delaware State reporter. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1853-1859, 1856-02-19

rElIIE subscribers have on hand and for sale
Il OF their own manufacture and warranted,
improved patterns OF Hand Corn Shelters, sin
gle and double; Reading Power Gorn-Shellers,
with and without Fan; Hay, Straw and Fod-
der Cutters, Of different patterns and sizes, to
work by hand or power; Horse Powers and
Threshing Machines, Grain Fans, Clover-IIul.
lcrs. Root Cutters, Sausage Cutters and
Suffers, Churns, Corn and Cob. Crushers and
Grinders, Cider Mills, Corn Mills, Farmers
Boilers, &c. Altogether, comprising the largest
and best selected stock Of Agricultural lmpe
ments in Pennsylvania.
d. LANDRETH & SON,
Nos. u and % South Sixth Street,
Bet. Market and Chestnut,
oc19-tf Philadelphia.
Delaware State reporter. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1853-1859, 1856-02-19

~ Hear, what DR.. Stapp, physician who
stands at the top OF his profession, says of John
Bulls Sarsaparilla:
have been using John Bulls Sarsaparilla,
in great variety of chronic diseases, with the
most happy effect, and have no hesitation il
recommending it to the public for the cure Ct
scroula, syphilis, and all cutaneous and CLAN
dular diseases. Yours, most ferventy,
WIN. STAPP, NJ. D.
I,ewisport XIV April G. 1870
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PHILADELPHIA.

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MANuFAcToRY,
Bristol. Pa.
SEED GROUNDS, $50 Acres,> Bloomsdale,
near Bristol, Pa. jy20tf
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GENOA CRUCTFIX, !"
DANIEL WEBSTER,

A special agent has visited Europe and made
careful and judicious selections of foreign works
of art both in Bronze and Marble, Statuary and
Choice Paintings.
The whole forming large and valuable col
lection of Paintings and Statuary, TO be dis
trbuted FREE among the members Of the AS,
ISOLATION for the Second Year.
Delaware State reporter. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1853-1859, 1856-02-19
Lewisport, KY, April G, 1910.

REV. E. w. SEHON- REV. e. STEVENSON,
CoNoLUsIvE.--Rev. E. w. Sehon is widely
and generally known as an eloquent and ac-
complished pastor of the N. +, Church, and
Rev. E. Stevenson has been known as one of
the most talented and jealous members that
the Kentucky Conference could boast of for
many years. and at this time is filling the high
and responsible station Of agent for tile NJ. Il.
Delaware State reporter. [volume] (Dover, Del.) 1853-1859, 1856-02-19

We have used John Bulbs Sarsaparlla and
have known it TO be used, with entire satisfar-
ton and we have no hesitation in stating our
belief, that it is safe and valuable medical
compound, aud calculated to produce much
good, and relieve much suffering; and there
fore would cheerfully and most earnestly re-
commend it to the afflicted.
(Signed) E. w. SEhON,
e. STEVENSON.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
PRATT & KELLEY.

S. N. PRATT, L. A. KELLEY.
jackson. Volcano
WATCHMAKERS AND JEwELLERN
ray- AZ Volcano and JacEsoni ~l5sa ,
rINHE undersigned having recently opened shops
J. In Volcano aud jackson, for the above blsnes
respectfully inform the People OF Amador Co, tha,
they are now ready to devote their whole attentoa
to the repairing Chronometer, Duplex Patent Lev.
er and all other description Of watches, in work.
manliEe manner and to the satisfaction OF their pa
irons.
JETVELRT-All kinds Of California Jewely,
such as Gold Rings, Chains, Cane Heads. Seak,
Brooches &c. &c. made to order and cheaper than
ever before manuiact ctured in this section. By long
experience and strict atteution 10 business, they
ater themselves taey will be entitled soa share q
public patronage.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
Public Roads.

IF there is any one thing in the way OF en-
terprise that contributes more than another
to the general prosperity of town, it is the
construction of good roads leading to and
from all points. In a community just form
ing, as it were, like this, it is q matter of the
utmost Importance to secure the run OF trade,
travel and business. BY neglecting at the
start to take the proper. steps with the view
of attaining these objects, it not unfrequent-
ly happens that the place most favored by
nature, finally fizzles out at the small end OF
the horn. 1t at least occurs frequently that
naturally favored localities, by Hardness and
neglect of these matters at thcStart never
reach anything like what would otherwise be
their destiny.
Several different road enterprises are now
on the tapis in this portion of the county.
In all of them Volcano is deeply interested.
There is the turnpike to Sutter; the road to
Aqueduct City, Clinton, &c; the road to Up
per Rancheria, Fort John, &c.--in all of
these, and others, the people of this place
should feel lively anxiety. We trust that
the steps that have been taken by few OF
our citizens will be heartily seconded by
Others, and the various road enterprises push
ed forward to speedy completion. Good
roads in all directions will add more to the
prosperity of Volcano than would half
dozen county-seats.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

REWARD FOR CoTTILL.-Tne Governor has
offered reward Of Eve hundred dollars for
the capture of Cottill, who escaped from the
Jail at jackson He publishes his Proclama-
ton in the Sacramento, Stockton, and Jacl
son papers but passes by the Ledger, paper
published in the town where Cottill commit.
ted the murder.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

TnE New DlTcH-The Messrs johnson
and others, of Aqueduct, proprietors of the
new ditch from the Mokelumne, have a large
number of hands employed and are pushing
toward the work with all possible Dispatch
These gentlemen have made no noise about
their undertaking, Notwithstanding there is
probably no more important enterprise on the
way in the county. 1t is said that in the
course of three or four months they will have
the water flowing into Aqueduct City, in
almost ai'y quantity.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
nrpR.L.y Cz.rrAY. Of San F,,,.,-

ST Dr. L. J. CzArKAY, of San Francis,
ing confident OF success from his extensivoO Ri
tific requirements and long experience, js MIN e's
guarantee cure in all cases Of private ma II aga
dssas as ,oa5 gh1 Drsss Is ss propeF plan upon
chances of imposition, and requires the na,i' IL
pay for no benefit he does not receive. Bs;S5eal
the DR.. has offered free consultation. bv la,. Ns
otherwise, and the patient is at liberty. aft, b
PLANTATION of his disease to secure the Dr. ss, a. e.
or otherwise, as may seem to him best. Wa
Now we regard these things as charaets,;.r
a liberal minded man, and one who has ma y
dence in himself which his heretofore '' sro e0ls
practice has given. We are pleased to bea,
mony to his qualities physician and ge1,, 's.
if such testimony were needed, and would roul
mend him to the inirm a man in whom n ' 'sV ~
place the utmost confidence. The Doctor's ail
are Nos. 3 and 4, Armory Hall, corner os 3 Ss''~'
mento and Montgomery streets, San Francjscoo oa''i
wv ~ Sg,,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
@. K. TOOTH.
7taeler III "a Flnie and q

Ieqcfer d Me rue dnd Guiiar.
r AIDES and Gentlemen, desiring to ob.anA
Ia good and fundamental knowledge OF Muse. 81,
requested 10 try his new method. Having been On.
gagged successfully for two years 10 this couutry A.
teacher OF the above instruments. recommends 6n.
sell to the patronage OF the lovers of Harmonic
Terms. easy TO suit the times. For particular
please enquire at Nr Adam Dinzier's Boarln,
house. opposite Union Hotel.
PARTIES, Furnished with any number Of pieces At
short notice.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
The American Hotel

HAYING been thoroughly renovated, is aoF
l. / open for the accommodation of the public
In poiAt OF comfort and convenience, il j. surpassed
by no Hotel in Jackson, while is situation is mosi
desirable, the proprietor assures the public there
shall De nothing lett undona to make them comfort
able, as he intends to furnish his table with The
choicest the maraet aaords, aud his Bar with ia,
best Of Liquors. wines aud cigars.
AUGUSTUS KING, Proprietor.
Jackson. March, 1886. [mars-20-3ml
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

\ MAN named William Burton, came near
loosing his life on Pike Hill last Thursday
lie was at work in deep cut when the
bank suddenly gave way and covered him to
the depth of five feet He remained in this
situation threefourths of an hour, and
strange to say, when he was taken out he
was found to be but slightly buisad on the
back and shoulder
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
Select School.

MISSES Lucy and Virginia Grove propose to
vi open a Selec; School on Monday the l0tn in'.
ia the house formerly occupied Uy the public school
TERMS,-Common English branches, $500 PIT
mOath.
Higher branches, S4.00 per month.
Music and French. Extra.
Boys under ten years OF age received into school
TuarchS-4tl
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
Grand Concert.

THE ORPHEAN FAMILY have the honor II
announce to The citizens Of Volcano, that they viii
give their
FIRST AND ONLY CONCERT.
on Monday Evening. March 10th, at the Hail ors,
HANFoRD 4 Downs Store, when they will inlrojos,
a CHoicE SELECTION OF their best Music
TICKETS. 100 Children half price: can r.
had at the Hotels, at the Book Stores and a, b.
door. Doors open at O'clock to commence e., !,
o'clock,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

Muslc-Ladies and gentlemen interested
in the science Of music, are invited to read
the advertisement of Mr.. G. X. Tooth. AS
teacher Of those delightful instruments, the
flute and guitar, Mr.. I. will doubtless rem
der entire satisfaction to all who may desire
his services.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
The Volcano Ditch.

The Volcano Ditch
The water is here! Only comparatively
small quantity as yet, it is true; but sufficient
to guarantee the speedy coming of more
We are informed that several twenty-inch
hydraulic heads have been furnished for some
days, and that the supply of water in the
ditch constantly increases. The process OF
pudding is a rather slow operation; much
of the earth on the line Of the ditch is of a
very loose character, soaking up most of the
water until cement or crust is formed on
the sides and bottom Of ihe canal Then
there are Of course imperfections which
must be repaired and amended; this is always
found to be the case when water is started
through new ditch. If our citizens, and
the mining portion of our community in par
ticular, will only have reasonable patience, a
very short period of time, only, will elapsc
until the Volcano Ditch will be booming
full,p causing a yield of gold that will liter
ally 'astonish the natives" Hundreds of
claims, known to be rich, have been opened
and prepared for the water for weeks and
months; and now that this great indispensa-
BILE is here, and coming "thicker and faster"
the owners of these claims will experience no
further delay in the realization of their hopes.
We rejoice, for their own sakes, and for the
sake of community at large We shall not
hear much more talk about "hard times" in
Volcano. Our merchants mechanics, labor
ers and miners have lived through the pres
sure; and will be enabled henceforth to ego
on their way rejoicing"
Having had only trife of rain thus far
Comparatively speaking) and the season be-
ing advanced without immediate prospect Of
falling weather, there are those among us
who are becoming seriously alarmed, and
who predict total failure of water the COM
ing summer. For our part, however, we
certainly think these alarnists are uuneces-
sarily frightened There is already consid-
cradle quantity of snow in the mountains;
and it is not too late yet for the March rains
1t would not be unprecedented, indeed if We
should have rain until near or quite the first
of June. Our seasons are evidently chang
ing; the comming summer may demonstrate
this position by greater or less fall of rain
throughout the season. There is no telling
there is no certainty of calculation about the
weather in California.
Let all keep in good spirits, nor fear the
predicted water famine All the water ditch
es in this region-that is, all the principal
ones-are supplied from streams fed by new
er-failing springs in the Sierra Nevada Noun
tains-springs that rise in the regions Of eter-
nal snow, and there is not the shadow OF dan
ger that one whole season without rain would
'dry them up" We shall have no water fam
inc this year.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

THE Atlantic mails were received at San
Francisco last Saturday, and up to Thursday
night no papers were obtained at the post
Office in this place There is too much dis
regard paid to forwarding newspapers to
the interior of this State.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

QuicK.-Lest Monday we received let
ter from our Indian Diggings correspondent
that was mailed on the 23d of February,
and was just nine days reaching Volcano, a
distance of fourteen miles.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

SuccEssFuL.-We understand that the
miners who have water at Fort John, Sucker
town, &c (between Volcano and Fiddletown)
are doing remarkably well indeed. The
localities alluded to are exceedingly rich in
the precious metal
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

CoovER& Cos SrAGEs-See advertisement
in another column of this line OF stages. be-
tween Sacramento and Volcano, via Fiddle
town. First rate teams, coaches and drivers
travellers will be promptly aud safely convey
ed. Success to Coover & Co
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
GARDEN a FRUIT SEEDS.

TlNKENH Shaker and california Nafueh ulu -, -.
l. er Sceds-growth OF 1855. Also, Peach ! a,. la,-
Cherry, Damson, Grape Cuttings, Strawberry fiaV, ~
Apple, Pear, Timothy and Clover Seeds, &C. ~ !,
sale in quantities 10 suit the trade and Gardene!s
G. r. & A. MORRILL,
sts S''''' u'A wv az
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

FIRE-PRooF VAuLT.-0ur "shortr friend
Myers, wholesale and retail cigar and tobacco
dealer on Main street is constructing splen-
did fireprcof vault in the rear Of his store.
room,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

BENEFIT OF Mrs. PoTTER.-The grand com
plimentary benefit rendered by the citizens of
Volcano to Mrs Estelle Potter took place
on Monday evening lost II was bumper, !"
truly. Not an inch OF either sitting or stand
ing room was left unoccupied in the house
and we learn that many were unable to gain
admission. Mahoney Hall presented per-
feet sea of human heads; and were we in
clined to be in the least complimentary, we
should say that the light from the lamps
shone upon as fair women and brave men as
ever composed California audience. The
beauty and chivalry" were present There
were more ladies in attendance than at any
previous entertainment in Volcano.
The plays selected were London Assurance
and Sketches IN India. AS Lady Gay Spank
er, Mrs Potter was sprightly, and bew:tch-
ing, entering into the true spirit of the char
acter with zeal that was evidently fill
With the proper stage paraphernala, and
little more practice, she will excel greatly as
the vivacious Lady Gay. In the after-piece,
the fair JeaeGoiarie completely surpassed her
self The character she assumed was an ex-
ceeding numerous one, and she played it to
the life Indeed, the versatile talent of the
lady enables her to assume, successfully, al
most any character.
Tho entire company were excellent in both
plays, on the occasion of the benefit. Mrs.
Potter was called before the curtain at the
conclusion of the first play, and made some
Appropriate rcmarks.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
Repor t

nF the Receipts and Expenditures of co,..
" funds for the Quarter ending Feb. 81. Ism
the Board OF Supervisors of Amador County C,g
fornia ''u
Received on act of Assessors Taxes
.or SoInX purposes o,, ); oc c.. s9S3B
~ r;,a. ~, on aA ~, ~ ~ - oVa"'y'' ll2M
Merchants, Bar, Billiards. 10"
Bowling Alleys, Licences, &c. for
county purposes '''''''.''.... 29HH
To Warrants redeemed for
the quarter ending, Feb.
81, 1856, ,............. S4s6l,2s
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

MEXICAN OurRAGE.-An American mer-
chant vessel, the Adeli'c, was lately seized,
73 miles at sea, by Mexican war schooner
and carried into the port of San Bias
There her cargo was taken out and even the
wearing apparel Of the officers and men of
the vessel appropriated. The only excuse for
the seizure was the unfounded pretense that
the Adeline was suspected as smugler. 1t
is high time that a sufficient navy be placed
in the Pacific to protect American commerce.
Why is it, with so much money coming into
the U. S. Treasury, (without dollar of
direct taxation) government finding it neces-
sary to study how to reduce the revenue that
we are left with but the mere neucleus, Of a
navy? Left with such force in the Pacific
, that even weak Mexico dares to insult our
flag and rob our merchantmen on the high
seas!
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

Civil WAR.-The civil war in Kansas con-
tinues, between the Free State men and the
Slave State men. Several pitched battles
have been fought This is deplorable, and an
evidence that the body polite is afflicted with
disease that must cure itself. Civil war is
disgraceiuI, but we have no fears of very Sc
rious results; the hearts OF the people are not
corrupt, and whatever may be the right will
eventually prevail.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

Messrs. HARRISON & EIDRlDGE took out
nearly three hundred dollars in fine gold on
Tuesday of this week They have one hand
employed to help them.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

FIRE PRooF-J. w. Titus is about COM
mencing the foundation of fire-proof stone
building, On The lot now occupied by Titus
& Coleman, merchants. TINS building viii
extend from Main to Jackson street fronting
on both thoroughfarcs.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

MAsoNIc.-There will be a special meet
ing of Volcano Lodge, No. Sc, T and A. n
This Evening, at the ususl hour,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

TIE last mail brought the welcome news
that company had been formed for the
purpose of establishing an overland mail
stage route from st. Louis to Sacramento.
Committees have been appointed to obtain
subscriptions to the stock-to memorialze
Congress for the right of way, and to cor
respond with parties in California interested
in the undertaking. 1t is an important move
and should be responded to Immediately from
this side.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

INcoRPoRArioN-The proprety of incor-
porating the town of Volcano was thought
of by many Of our citizens some time ago
If it is the intention to adopt this course, in
order to effect better police regulations and
other objects Of public interest it should be
attended to at once An incorporation under
any general law on cur Statute books would
fail to answer the purpose intended. The
only proper course would be to apply to the
Legislature for a special act and as the ses-
sion will doubtless close before very many
weeks it would seem to be necessary to
make the movement, If made at all, at once
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

pG- Mr.. Woodruff, of the Pacific Express
will please accept our thanks for continued
iayors bestowed upon this Office.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

FRoM THE FEJEE IsLANDs.-The u. S
sloop-ofwar John adams arrived at San
Francisco on Sunday from the Fejee Islands.
She brings intelligence that her crew and
the cannibas Of the islands had several sharp
conflicts, which, however, terminated in favor
of the Americans. Five of ther largest set
Elements were burnt
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08

ANorHRR.-The stone is being hauled for q
new hre-proof building on Broadway, oppo-
site the Union Hotel.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-03-08
BIRTHS.

On the 18th ult the lady of the Rev. Mr. Mn,
Pastor of the NJ. E. Church Of this town OF ,, .oa