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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
San Francisco correspond.n

SAN FeANclsco. Aur 2fn, IT,
MTssps EplroRs.-onr primary s..s.
was held on Saturday last and po...5
city aud in good order There wa
Gent determination on The part Of tb.
10 select good men and think tb,, -.
accomplished. The nominations win
doubt prove highly acceptable to III.
generally and viii reflect credit on ii, 2"
cerned. The club system works .r
ensures 10 each and every indiyidpoI H.
and full expression of his opinion ~
gauization Of the Democratic nort
Francisco may now be considered d. E"l
perfected and 80 far as the vote Cor p...,
tial Electors Is concerned we NAV aMr Il
defiance to- the enemy" Local ,..
however, may put different complev.,
the result for local Offices, but This is
ter Of small Importance compor.l
other am pleased to see that ,o,
organized a club in Amador county anal.
that every Democrat in yonr vicinity win
roll, himself and that other Gibbs yft.,
med in the various localities until H..
presents That unbroken front which cam,
fail TO bear away the victory. Each i,r.5
ual shonld feel it not only duty but H..
ure to devote such portion of his time ,,
be necessary TO bind together and streprbo
those who are on the side Of the Union i
is these indiridaql cxcrtons which m,t.
powerful an impression when felt In thu Al.
gregate Letno Democrat trusttobisno:.
bor to perform lis political duties bgt a. II
himsaf and then he Will know that tits
done
The Importance of the coming contest ..
not be over estimated know it is the a ii
ion of the quiet people TO set down political
contests as struggles only for place and povrl
and that whoever wins, the country. at la.
is always safe. In their opinion politician
are always crying rolN icolll and aaca
the election, the people are laughed at rded
alarm BY the successful candidates. ItMt
be recolIected, however, that al bagA t 4
wolf did come and do the mscMer-unra
Tested by those who had beeu deceived A
often. In times gone by. when the coats,I
was between two great parties, divided 4
measures but not on aatioaaiiy, it mad. d
material difference, for errors could be recl
fed Nop that the issue is made 5etvceI
The North and South by one party, auc3
safe in disregardiug the call to support ot
'ehole country and nothing less
PATAPSCO
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30

DEMOCRATIC CLUBs.-In another column
will be found the proceedings had at the
organization of the jackson Democratic Club.
1t is of the.utmost Importance that Clubs be
formed in every precinct of the county. This
is the best method Of organization, ard we
must have thorough organization in order to
defeat our wiley foe, the X. Ms We trust
that the Democracy Of the several precincts
will Immediately take this matter in hand, to
the end that union and harmony may prevail
throughout the county. Send in your pro-
ceedlngs, with the names Of your officers for
publication.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
Taelson. Tuegaay NIght.

The most extensive preparations have been
made for the Grand Democratic Rally to
take place at Jackson on Tuesday the I'd day
Of September, and the demonstration will
unqucstionaby eclipse all former political dis
plays in this county.
All are invited to attend; all who feel an
interest in the present contest are solicited to
come up to the meeting, aud assist in start
ing the ball" Come one come ali; and we
will send thrill Of despair through the K.
Nothing ranks. Let US convince them that
the Democracy of Amador are wide awake
and prepared for the battle OF the Unou!-
We have a great work TO perform 're hare
Amodor 70 re2cem and unless VIC 90 TO work
as good Democrats should, we wiliall short of
that object Bat, with united action and a
determination TO conquer, We will beat the
enemy in Amador horse, foot and dra-
goons, - on the hh of November next Up,
boys, them and at them! Give MS aspecimen
Of your meitlc.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
a Fad Character.

A warrant was obtained from Justice
Klein on Wednesday last, for the arrest Of
man Cor thing in human shapc) whose name
we did not learn charged with having com
mitted violent assault and battery upon the
person of an Indian. lie is low character
who, it is said, has been living with the In
dans for several years, and who Of late has
been in the habit Of beating his Indian
companions with clubs and stones. sometimes
on the most trivial proyocation, and generally
when there is a "squaw" in question. 1t is
well known that the Indians when they seek
revenge upon the whites, glut it upon the
first man they chance to meet under favorable
circumstances; and the action of the wretch
for whom the warrant has issued may yet be
the cause of the murder Of some innocent
person We trust that the officer may sue
cced in finding him. and that he may be con
signed to quarters in the county boarding
house for as long period as the statute will
permit
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
Placerville.

Last week we paid visit TO rlacergille,
(our old honey and the changes that have
taken place within ten months were to us a
picture Of amazement The late fire devastated
almost lie Entire ctyAiaid waste one oil the
finest mountain towns in all California but,
undaunted bythis dire misfortune, the citi-
zcns are rebuilding in good earnest Phruix
Ike, a city will spring up in almost a day,
that wiechpsc the Placeryille Of times gone
by From early morn till dewy eve" the
sound Of the hammer and tie trowel is
heard in every direction, bearing testimony
to the energy and unlinching perseverance
that has ever characterized the people Of the
"rayiue city" BY the time the rains may
5e expected to set in, they will be ready to
Withstand the fercest assaults of the Storm
King
Among the new buildings already erected,
is Bankins' Exchange located on Sacrament
to street, and is one of the neatest and best
regulated hotels in the mountains. Our old
friend Billy Stevens is again doing bust
ness on the old spot-haying erected another
elegant Livery Stable. Among others who
have rebuilt are Alessrs. A. Bell, Capt VIM
II Smith, DR.. Worthen, H. A. Murgottcn,
Roy 4 Davis, AID Krahuer DR. Harvey, d.
Newbauer, Dorsey Brothers, j. NJ. Douglass,
j. Hines and several others--nany Of the
buildings being iire-proof Mr. Momtoy is
burning the brick for large iire-proof hotel
The Placeryile folks are a go-ahcad en-
terprisng people, and do not give up for tr-
des; dire indeed must be the calamity that
will dampcn their good spirits or check their
Success to Placcryic.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
DemoeEale Club az Jaelzson.

The Democrats Of jackson. met at Tic
Court House on Monday evening. Aug. 25ih.
for the purpose OF forming a Democratic
Club. The meeting was called to order by
designating II. A. Eichelberger, ESQ. as
Chairman, and B b. Redhcad Secretar, ~
The meeting proceeded to business by ap-
pointing II. s. Hatch, Homer King. Is. i.
Barney ~. Evans and j. w Barron a
committee to draft constitution and bylaws
The committee reported constitution which
was adopted, with Slight amendments, styling
the Club The jackson Democratic Club. y
The Club then proceeded TO elect the fol-
lowing officers to serve until ai,er the Noyem-
Der elections:
Bruce Husband, Esq. President; J. w.
Barron and Elijah Ash Vice Presidents: f.
Il. Barney Treasurer: j. v H. Stafford.
Recording Secretary; H. S. Hatch cores
ponding Secretary, and Henry Barton, Ser
geantat-arms.
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet
on next Saturday evening, Aug Both.
II. A. EICIIELBERGER, President.
Is. B. REDHEAD, SecretarV
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
me Mountain Mnrder.

We have received letter from Dr }. W.
Goodin,of this place who is now trading in
the mountains, in which he Informs us that
himself and five others disintcrcd the body OF
the man who was found murdered by the IN
dians at Red Lake Of which we made notice
last week They came 10 the conclusion that
deceased was about twenty-five years OF age
five feet ten inches high, aud would weigh
about one hundred and sixty pourls--dark
hair and wh.skers- wore whisLcrs On his
chin and under Che neck lie wore oagrines
conc OF them is in Our possession, and can be
seen by calling at this Office, and q silver
ring on The second finger of the left hand
10 clue could be obtained as to what was his
name, Or from whence he came. When last
seen he was riding roam or gray horse and
driving two mulos packed with -four
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
VOLCANIC:
Democratic County Convention.
SATURDAY MORN, AUG. Both, 1856

A Democratic County Convention of Amador
county viii be held in the town Of jackson on
Tuesday the I'd day Of September, A. d. ls5G at
IL o'clock 4. VI. Of said day; said Convention viii
Fix the time Tor holding a County Convention TO
nominate candidates for all the county Offices Tex
cept county udge) and two membersof Assembly:
it will also elect ten delegates to represent Amador
county IN the Democratic State Convention which
will be held IN the city of Sacramento on the 9th
day OF September. A. d. 1856.
The Democratic voters Of the several election
precincts in Amador county are requested to meet
in their respective precincts on Saturday the 30th
day of August 1856, to elect delegates to the atore-
stid County Convention. The representation as
fixed by the Democratic County Convention Of May
Eth 1916. IL rs lnllnMe:
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
The Clinton Meetlne.

The Democracy Of Clinton and vicinity
had a fine meeting on Saturday evening last.
The people were assembled in front Of Judge
Bobinson's hotel, at whiebpoint, and extend
Ing across the street. were displayed three
appropriate banners, as follows: First "The
People of Clinton endorse the Nominations; =
second, buchanan and Breckcdridge;7 and
third "Thc National Wings 90 for Buck
aud Breck7
WIN. Russell, Esq, was chosen President,
and j. g Hand and Mir Chandler Vice
Presidents Messrs Robert Wordsworth
and j Il. Miller were designated as Secreta-
lies. The meeting was addressed by Ncssrs.
$. J. X Handy w. w Cope, s b. Axtell
and Z. C.. johnson; after which the following
resolution was adopted with great unanniity:
R@olrd, That this meeting cordially rati-
iy the nominations of Buchanan aud Brcck-
eurIdge, the Union, Conservative Democratic
nominees for the Presidency and Vice Presi-
dehcy OF the United States. by the National
Convention Of the Democratic Party, aud
pledge to them our hearty and undivided
support
The utmost enthusiasm prevailed tbroout
the evening, which, during the speaking, was
made manifest BY frequent outbursts Of APP
plaese. Clinton IS Democratic strong
hold, with lots Of good ieortiag Democrats
in the yjilngc and vicinity and lcy uill 10
their duty aud do it well on Tie 4ih Of Sc
yember nest.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
pemocratic Truths.

To show how impossible It is for Democrats
to tell the truth, We quote the following from
a Sacramento correspondent of the VJcano
Ledger 1t is in reference TO the American
meeting at Folsom, last week
" \ train of cars left at I O'Clock carrying
the dark-lanterners free, but it went up nj
most empty. have just conyersed with
gentleman who came down from Folsom this
morning, and he says that the meeting was
" magnificent failure"
Wen wager hat, that the writer Of the
above paragraph sneakngy stole free ride
on the OCCASION aud got tight on good liquor.
Cal Amerioaa
Wen take that bet and bet you two hats
that the author Of that communication drinks
less liquor than any individual about the
American Office; furthermore that this time
last year he was high functinary in the X /.
N Wigwams
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
Democratic County Central Committee

d. A. Wishart
Is our authorized travelling agent TO procure
Subscription, Job-work, Advertisements &c.
Ngr. L.. u. Fisher
Il our authorized agent in San Francisco, fol
procuring advertisements and transacting other
business.
Gardiner 81 Kirk
Are our authorized Agents la Sacramento, for
procuring advertisements, &c,
Wmi. Cook, Lanclia Eilaaa.
l. ourauthorized agent, to receive Subscriptions,
Jch-work. Advertisements, &c, at Lancha Plana
and vicinity.
n. HI. SIsidmOTe,
Telegraph Operator, jackson. is our authorized
agent. Orders for job Work, Advertising and
Subscriptions will be promptly attended 10.
1s~ MR. GEoRGE LovELAND, Of the News Depot
Indian Dggngs. is our Agent for that camp
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
Gas Work.

Under this heading the Volcano Lcjct.
Amador county replies to tie assertions d
the Sacramento lmcri,Ia that hemountam,
are bowling for Fillmore by saving Dot,
single meeting Ia favor Of Fillmore aud Don
clson has been hcli ia thateonmy up 10 Oh.
present day--llrysraie ErPrc,s, 2$}io,
We have seen no such statement th,
above ia thc Volcano Lc{grr. Ln, # t#. 4-
per has made such q statement, it is gully 4
deliberate taisrhood. no mletug iu IHo'
Of Fillmore and Doncisou. il Auadocou,i
up 10 The 28d aal Who doesn't know .i
Jhats 81 le and pitful sneaking oac al
that: CaL Ame,ieqn
Tho above sounds very much as though
was from the pen of the silly Know Noj-
ing aecoucherp connected with the SacmuI
to fnoicaa. If he means the Lalger when
he makes the chargeof deliberate ialsehool,
he is himself the falsifcr- not We Ills pref
rarication is decidedly "pitin sneakaa
and contemptible In the Le1ger Of Sa,l-1
day morning, 10th August, (not the 25dl 7i
said, speaking OF Amador county, cup q
this day there has net been a Fillmore aaI
Donolson ratification meeting held within
" its boundaries" This was strictly the ia''I
On the evening of that day the first X. \
ratification meeting was held at jackson y
which Gov. Foore, Speaker Farley aaI
others saved the Union"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30

Muslc.--There will be no less than three
bands Of music, (wc understand at jackson
on Tuesday next-Lec & Marshall's Ger
man Brass Band from Sacramento, and the
new baud from Volcano, called the Amador
Brass Band.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
The nrarinoea Claim.

The Mariposa Demoerat says that Colonel
Fremonts grant in that county is worth at
least 10000 600, and thinks that it was be-
cause Of knowledge of this that the Repub-
lcans placed him in nomination for the Pres
idency. (Does the Democrat mean to say
that they wanted candidate who could af-
ford to purchase residences valued at $50,
900 for such men as James Gordon Bennett,
of the New York lTerald?) One quartz lead
on the Mariposa grant is estimated TO be
worth not less than 81 10000 1t is the
most extensive, and to all appearance one of
the richest leads yet discovered in the State.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
A. c. BRADFORD.

TuRS OFT, DEMOCRATS Come up TO the meeting,
and send up shout for Buchanan and Brcckcnrid &c
that will reverberate from the mountains to the
sea- Let every precinct in the county be largely
represented, in order that we may take counsel to-
sether and be fully prepared for the great battle of
November next.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30

Butte CTY.-The Democracy of Butte
elty will hold meeting on the evening Of
Saturday, September 9th, for the purpose Of
ratfying the nominations Of Buchanan, and
Breckenridge. There will be number of
speakers present, and general good time
may be expected. The Democracy Of neigh.
boring camps should turn out and erect their
friends at the Butte
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
Falaehooa

The Know Nothing journals are doing
their utmost to create the impression that
there are rows and divisions, and splits in the
Democratic party in different counties of the
State. Believe not these lying shects-their
editors sao'c that they are guilty of black
falsehoods when they publish such trash
The Democratic party is perfectly united and
harmonious in every county of the State.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30

Gro johnson & Co., have our best wishes
for their success in the newspaper business.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30

LOVER RANcBERIA- There is TO be a
Democratic Ratification meeting at Lower
Rancheria, in this county, on Saturday even
Ing, September 18th. The Democracy of
that place and vicinity will turn out in their
strength.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30


THERE was rnmor yesterday that o'l
Sacramento UaiOu was about to become
religious paper State Journal
Nary time. Not so long as those old '..i
ners, Anthony and Morril, owna plank I'D Y
will it ever advocate religious or fTci'V'I
principles. ~ Shasta Courier
Anthony aud Aiorril sinncrsl The very
looks Of the men contradict The asseTD''i
Why, last summer when Paul was traYeF'.'I \
the State, trying to get the X. n noi''
tion for State Printer an old lady n'so.
him for Methodist circuit rider and El'
the latest chicken on the ranch for bis u'l'
ner Talk of Morril and Anthony l''7
sinners
'PoMmcM REFORM. ID. z Tallmas'
delegate from Coloma Council LEl po'a%l
to the X. n. State Convention; and j -'
don't @manage' it to his own satls'I'''''
we miss our guess, for he has been for ''''
the embodiment of political and mo'-- w.
ruption and intrigue. II our X. y. A'D-'
do not believe this statement, let them ~'
Wadsworth, of the PlacervilIe -4mtrlaa"'
------------ ,t.
Be OK YouR GUARD. Murders and f0'''
ries are off arfully frequent occurrence a' ~
the State. We do not recollect o. ''-
when crime was more prevalent. be WV
armed and on your guard when tra'eiDS
MlsING.--Wc learn that the yariou9 1''
being worked on South Branch this s''
by means Of mule power pumps. err '''
remarkably well
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30

CLEAR AS MuD,-The letter written from
this place, to the California American and
signed " Blue Bird, isabout as clear as mud
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30
BUCHANAN & BRECKENRlDGEi 4
GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY!
AT
jackson,

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER I'd, 1856.
The Democracy Of Amador county are cordially
invited to assemble at jackson on the evening Of
IuE iDAY, SEPT 2p. 1856.
number of able and eloquent speakers will be
present and address the people among Others the
following;
b. f. WASHINGTON,
FRANK TILFORD,
w l. FERGUSON
v. f. GEIGER,
CHAS. l.. SCOTT,
JAMES II. HARDY,
S A. BOOKER,
A. c. BRADFORD
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-30

KlmED-Two Chinamen, named All Kin
and Lo Chow, had fight on Monday last
at point on the Greek some distance above
Lower Rancheria. All Kin struck Lo Chow
over the head with a shovel, and with such
force that he died in consequence thereof, as
we learn, on Tuesday evening All Kin fed
to parts unknown, and is probably ere this
on his way to China, or else making himself
happy with his eountymen in San Francisco.
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ronlii - ~ fhing< z tie Il zhi Il w. not
ADMITTED What injuries would the ci'izrts OF
one nation. with or without the in-tigation If their
government. lerp ,fate against hose "f another
What deprrdaiions would BIZ committed the
live- an1 property Of those whose home lis on
the Ocfan Hare 2" What protection would there
be IN life aud property pn nnfi"naI bnrdrrs!-
What. in fact. would become f all lac aud gov
eminent. II Is 10 preserv" these. mud 10 subserr.
numerous other humane purposes, that the right
of war is allowed.
think the comparison unhappy one. l can
see no similarity between penal punishment and
the right Of waron one hand. and the right TO pre-
scribe members Of the American party from all
municipal Offices, on the other. The object of one
j., 10 punish the exercise of undoubted right
aud conscientious discharge of public duty. in
the one case md to protect tho rights and encour-
age the free and untrammeel discharge of duty.
in the other One finds an efectunl remedy
against all wrongs and the privilege Of asserting
all rights al the ballot box upon questions of pub
lie policy without resort to penal or vindictive
measures. The others. are the only means Of
accomplishing the public good they contemplate
and are reSorted to for the common veal. The one
proceeds upon principles condemned by every
authorized consideration. The others upon the on
ly objects Of government To indulge the one, i,
to sap the foundations of government and to in
troduce faclious and distinguishing principle.
To encourage the oihers,is to subserve the high
est ends of our beings, and to support govern
ment in all its dignity.
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~ ar Father. which inc1lriir'ed r.yrr,nee
ifs compact = The f'.t.## i'aiau. apj tie rh
! .t..sacs from rlafsyrf fru#-#i - feun Geaernph
i. La Hsftie. ae array one -erfi r lie Union
egain-, another Now however, the whole pow.
81 Of the Federul Government il brnuyht 10 bear
neains. my individual sto has the iud,f,endenee
III, declare his attachment "a these old fashioned
continents. Whole classes of men stand pros.
ccrihed and osirncised for no other offence than
that Of Joining An association which seeks only
10 correct the exces-es of party spirit and TO
restore tn. Government 10 the purity it possess
cd when we received il from the hands Of those
sage- who founded and reforGed it.
Looking gentlemen. upon the American party
a. destined 10 eradicate the evils to which have
thus briefly adverted, ] am proud 10 be called
one of its members, and can only regret that in
selecting its flag bearers. the choice for the Vice
President had not fallen upon one who could
bring 10 the cause higher guarantees for it, sue
cess that can be drawn from the humble services
have heretofore rendered my country.
Thanking you again for the kind manner in
which you have expressed your personal gratif
cation at the nominations.
| subscribe myself,
Very respectfully.
Your obt. srr'vt.
A. }. DONELsON.
To MEssRs. Alex. H. II. Stuart. Of Virginia;
Andrew Stewart OF Penns yvania Erastus
Brooks of New York +. b. Bartlett. Of Ken
lucky. WIN. J. Eams.of Massachusetts; Eph.
Ram Marsh, Of New Jersey.
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Mi. d Inc sou 9 Accept noe.
PHILApELrnIA. Feb. 26th 1856.

PHILADELPHIA, req. 10Th 1896.
To Hos. ANDREw J. DoNELsoN.
Sir:-The National Convention in
this City, having unanimously chosen You IA
their candidate for the Vice Presidency of the
United States in the approaching election, have
appointed the undersigned II committee To mako
known to y"u, officially this proceeding, and to
ak your acceptance the position they have as
signed to you.
In the discharge of this duty, the undersigned
nrc happy 10 avail Themselves If the opporiuniiy
il affords them, Ia express their personal grnlih
cation in the choice made by the Conveniion'nnd
t. congratulate you rpon result 10 les honnra
bic To yourrell than au-pieious 10 the welfare Of
the country.
With the highest consideration, we have the
honor to be
Very rcspectfnlly. your oh, servants.
ALEX H. II STUART, Of Virginia.
ANDREW STEWRf. If Pennsylvania
ERASTUS BROOKS. of New York.
T.. Is BARTLETT. "f Kentucky.
WIN. j. EAMES, of Massachusetts,.
EPHRAIM MARSH, of New jersey.
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Thirty fourth Congress -Fifst Session.
" ASaINGTON.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON. April III.
SENATE.
Mr.. Mason Submitted resolution directing
the committee on the library to inquire INFO the
expedicncy of authorizing the Secretary of State,
under such restraint. nnd regulations rs he may
prescribe to permit such persons to have access
To the unpuh shed papers of Thomas Jefferson,
the property of the United States deposited in
thi, department. as may desire the same for for
the purposes Of political or historical research
and 10 allow them to take copies thereof. Agreed
To.
The calendar was then taken up and forty light
private bills were passed, including one for the
bcnriit OF the Hebrew congregation of Washing
ton. and II hilt directing re examination Of the
accounts between the State of Maryland and the
United States.
The senate then adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The bill for the relief of John T. Penaleton
wn- disposed IF IN committee ot the whole and
passed. wien the House adiourncd till Monday.