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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
UNION HOTEL. JACKSON.
GEORGE b nERR

GEORGE B. HEBB
Formerly Of PiacerpiHe aud .Mokelumne Hill
Proprietor.
Rf recent additions and improvements made to
II this Hotel, it is now the largest and most com
modious building of the kind in Amador county.-
Inc proprietor begs to inform the public that in
furnishing this Hotel he has spared no pains or ex
pense. Anticipating the wants of the community
and travelling public he has added much to the
convenience Of the house.
The table willawaysbe furnished with the choice
OF the market, AND ATTENDED BY ACCOMMODATING
AND POLITE WATERS. The BAR will be supplied
with the choicest LIQuoRs and CIGARS. The news
OF the day from all parts of the United States and
Europe, Will also be kept at this house for the infor
NATION OF lis customers \ BILLIARD ROOM is
also connected with this house, in which TWO NEW
and magnificent tables will be kept in perfect order
The office of Green a. Co. = Stage line is also kep.
at this house making it the centre of travling in
tercourse. The house will be open at all hours.
and passengers arriving by either stage, at any
time can be Accommodated with rooms and meals
GEORGE B. WEBB, proprietor
Aug2 4l-Gm
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VOLCANO, CALIFORNIA.
Howard Medical Institute,

lis Sacramento street, merit to the Pacific Mail
Steam Ship Office, ouer Hines & Co.'s Express
Office, San Francisco, Rooms, Nos. l, S3.
THIS Institution is founded for the cure of Syphy-
i little and Scrofulous complaints, and all anec-
tions Of the General Organs of whatever nature
Instituted for the express purpose Of treating pri
yate maadies at the Instance of many medical gem
tlemen who have seen with pain the impositons
practced heretofore upon those VIC have been the
victims of lying advertsemcnts-thos connected
with it are to parsue to certain extent TINS means
of introducing it public notice.
Those applying for advice viii find constantly in
attendance Medical ability OF undisputed skllin
this class of complaints and will be dealtwith in the
most honorable and Straightforward manner.
For the purpose of securing privacy to the most
delicate several apartments are so arranged that
patients will be brought in contact with none but
the Office physician.
Those applying to this Institute will find the
charges reasonable, and treatment superior. Ladies
and gentlemen who desire To become patients with
out calling at the rooms Of the Institute can be
attended at their residences.
Communications from all parts of the country
will be attended to with promptness, and medicines
sent If desired, by enclosing fee of ten dollars,
No efforts will be spared to make the Howard
Medical Institute what it purports to be, philan-
thropic Institute.
Rse- Consultation in English, French Spanish
and German .~tsH
Gss- Office hours from A. NJ till r. NJ Ad-
dress, Howard Medical Institute, lis Sacramento
street, San Francisco.
Office Physician, DIR. II. McCAFFREY.
july 26 40-3a
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UNION BAKERY,

M ain street Volcano The undersigned respect
1fI fully informs his friends and the citizens of
Volcano, generally that he has opened bakery
with the above name in the building lately occupied
as the Star Store and next door to the Empire Hotel
where he is prepared to furnish persons with every
thing in his line. He has been at great expense in
erecting asuperior oven, and can furnish balls, par
ties, DC, with all kinds of fancy PASTRY and
CAKES, on the most favorable terms Using moth
ing but the very best -four he warrants his bread
and every article that goes from his establishment
to be as represented. Give me a call.
j. FRANK.
may "a 3l-3m
bread wagon will commence running from this
establishment on Monday, June 9,to wait families
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
TO NERO HANTS,
$4,000 WORTH OF

ROCKERY md GLASS WARE.
OOO % Decaaers ufE Frat bshes di0sfS and dySs Class
ware Of every descriptions
Every variety of white Iron Stone and Chinaware;
300 gross cheap Table Cutlery;
Ivory Cutlery and Silver Plated ware;
A large assortment of Britannia Bar Pitchers;
Chaing Dishes, Urns, Tea and Coffee Pots;
A very large assortment of Britannia Castors;
Fine English Tea Trays. of anew style;
Camphene and OIL Hanging and Side Lamps;
Parlor Stand Lamps new styles;
Chandeliers and Gas Fixtures;
Gilt and Mahogany Frame Mirrors, all sizes;
large assortment of Jerome's best Clocks;
For sale at cost, at 1l6 street. Sacramento. and
I76 and l7s Montgomery street, San Francisco,
WHALLEY Il PERSHBAKER.
sep jy 5-3m
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NEW STORE.
SPRING GOODS
EN1Nf u ftf y y u y
THURSTON d co.

MIN STREE r., OLCdNO,
Ejust received and opened splendid as
i l. sortment of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
selected from the latest spring styles, direct from
New ork and Paris, via the Isthmus of Panama
Dress goods in great variety; black and colored
Sllks; bareges; Organdies; Lawns; Brlliants;
Dress Trimmings, &c. French Embroideries Fine
Linen Cambric English, Thread and valenciennes
Laces; Mantllas from Brodies: Parasols; Fans;
Iorsets; Bonnets; Trimmings; French Flowers;
Ribbons Ruches, &c, &C.; Prints; Ginghams Mus
Inns, &c in quantity; Ladies and Gents Alexander
hid Oioves, white and colored; large assortment
of Ladies' Misses and Childrens Shoes, Caters;
GENTS WEARING APPAREL,
Fashionable Styles
Hats; Coat Vests; Pants; Shirts of extra quality
and finish. Fine French Calf Boots; Gents and
Boys Boots, Shoes and Brogans; Congress Caters.
G1~ The community are respectfully invited to
call.
No trouble to show Goods"
may 3 2S3m
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FAMILY GROCERIES


LARGE LOT OF MINERS SUPPLIES.
THEODOR VOIGHT,
A I HIS old stand on Union Square, respectfully
IA informs the citizens of Volcano and vicinity
that he has just received and now offers for sale an
extensive stock of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
Among this assortment may be found
Flour, in bbls cases and SKIS; Corn Meal, in bbls
and saks; Pork Clear and Mess
New York Beef Ex-Clear X L Cal. Bacon;
Ames', Billings and canvas hams;
Lard, In tin and wood: z. Boston and s. II.
Syrups, in 5s, SIS and half bbls.
Butter in kegs or frkins; Java, Rio Sac. and
Bovee's Coffee; Dried Apples; Mackerel, halls bbls
and kits; Salmon, smoked and in brine.
Goldfish, Sardnes, in hf bxs; Gherkins, or and
hf gall; Adamantine x Sperm Candles;
Amer. and French Brandies; Domestic and Hol-
land Gin; China and Carotina rice
American Monongahela Whiskey;
Yeast powders, Saleratus, Soda,
Spices of all descriptions, New
Orleans China, Crushed and Coffe
Sugars; Chile Peaches; Vermicilli
Maecaroni, Gunpowder, Imperial,
N. II. and Oolong Teas;
Olive Oil, Hills Soap,
Chemcls, Olive and CASTLE
Soap, Layer Rasins, Or hf
and boxes,
Assorted Eng. and Am. Pie Fruits; Fresh Peaches,
Apper oudNpeIlier jams N Jclitts IiOney.
Brandy Fruits, Green Corn Green Peas
Kensett's, Wrights and Harris Oysters.
HOLSTERS and CLAIMS Pepper Sauce, Ketchup.
Cayenne Pepper, Mustard, Grain pepper, Spice
German and American Matches
Boxers Stoughton and Hostetter's Bitters,
Smoking Tobacco, T. ID. Pipes
Cal. and Eng Cheese; Pick and Ak Handles.
Goodwns and Watson's smoking tobacco togeth-
er with the best quality of Chewing Tobacco, &c.
All of the above articles, together with many
other articles usually kept in my line, will be sold
low for CASH. Call and examine my goods
TIEOD0R V0IGHT.
aug 30 45-3m
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u. y. HOTEL,

FID IL EFT OWN. CALIFORNIA
4. An THE undersigned begs to announce to the
iii& public that the U. S. HOTEL, Fiddletown.
49, has been recently enlarged and improv-
ed by the erection of new and fine two story
building on the premises, the old building having
also been thoroughly renovated, and the entire es-
tablishment well furnished.
THE LODGING APARTMENTS WILL BE
found clean neat and comfortable.
The TABLE will be constantly supplied with the
bhst to be had in market.
THE BAR, will always be furnished with the BEST
Of Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
The STABLE will be in good hands, and horses
properly cared for.
BY strict attention to business. the proprietor
hopes to merit aud receive the liberal patronage
heretofore extended to the " U. S."
WELLS, FARGO & COS EXPRESS
The agency of this well known and popular Ex-
press firm is at this house.
Fiddletown, August 9th 1856.
J. W. KENDALL, Proprietor.
aug9 42-tf
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Presidential Election.

YOUNG AMERICA IN THE FIELD.
KNOWING the Importance of every single vote
N in the approaching political contest, and being
convinced that many victims have already sue
eumbed to the use of poor Cigars and Tobacco
WM FISlIEL announces to all who are interested
in the success of the party, that he has opened an
establishment under the style of the YOUNG
AMERICA FRUIT AND CIGAR STORE, where
only the very best quality of articles in his line
of business will be kept, and offered at such low
prices that It will justify everybody to indulge his
inclinations even in these hard times Mind the
sign, "Young Americe Fruit and Cigar Store, next
to Billiards. Hotel.
apr IL 25-3m
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EMPIRE HOTEL.

MIN STREET, VOLC.a.NO, C.4L.4,
MISS ANN HALLETT, PR0PRIETRESS,
Late Of the Foicaalo House,
vNTOULD respectfully inform the travelling pub
w lie and others generally, that she has taken
this well known and commodious Hotel, and is now
prepared to accommodate transient persons and board
in style that will insure satisfaction TO all who
may favor her house with call. No effort will be
spared to make the
EMPIRE ONE OF THE BEST HOUSES IN
the mountains, and her guests may rely upon find
ing on her table every deicaey and substantial that
is to be procured in this market.
Miss IL. HorEs, by attention, to- receive a share
of the patronage formerly bestowed upon her.
aug " 44-3m
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10 the Ladies'.

Dr. 1hohST0.N & Co., VOLCANO,
\ S.bi0 hGN IN receipt of the most beautifi and
,Ods ubjl bgua3e styles of Ladies' cloaks and Dress
Io1 ~I'Sn ~ nave Just arrived from New York, on
of r, steamer by way of the lsthmus, consist
~ VELVET, aud MARIEASTIouE oLoAKs,
] wo.. RICH FIGURED CASHMERS.
rinsS Az \. flch figured DELANEs, handsome SATIN
Icb ~ ohEAP FANCY DELAINES,
tGBr y @ onef TO sell CHEAPER THAN they can be
oct A. + HkrABL IN Sacramento or San Francisco.
soft
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
Washington Restaurant.

BY JOHN S. BRdDLY, PROPRIE TOR,
MAIN STREET, JACKSON.
THIS HOUSE has recently been renovated and
l. refurnshed and is now kept in the best style
possible. The subscriber would respectfully inform
his friends and the public generally that he will be
pleased to wait upon them at any time it may suit
their pleasure to call upon him
gso- Meals to order, at all hours of the day and
night. Board by the week or day. -s9Z
In connection with the restaurant will be found
superior lodging apartments, CLEAN BEDS AND
ROOMS well ventilated.
jackson. August 29th 1856.
aug 80 45-tf
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House, Sign and Carriage Paintin:

Z. II. CHASE, JACKSON
D ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of Vol
IN cano and Jackson that he is prepared to do all
kinds of
PL~fLN md FANCY SIGN P.aLv'TLvG
at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable
terms
gzs- Carriage painting executed in SUPERIOR
STYLE.
Orders left at the Ledger office will be attended
to, promptly.
jackson August q, 1856
aug 80 4h-tf
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Constable, Township No. Tnree

p1Cp htpuhh,-flease announce that JOHN
h w Ne O. h candidate for CONSTABLE, in Town
Onino,i1 o o. SUBJECT to tn Decision of the Township
l,ness a',ns Convention. unimpeached integrity,
Nan utIp GtSIpaclty and habits, industry and denti-
I resson. 'u we interests of the place, are among
'us'ns him before the people.
MANY FRTFxne
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
I. o. o. F.

meeting OF the Degree of Rebecca will be
~ Oa tuesday Evening l4th October, 1885,
H0''S Vi tue Degree are requested to be pres
By order,
JOHN S. b. JEWETT. Sec'u
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
LhPIRE LIVERY STABLE.

So 4. q TMxHp THE UNDERSIGNED
lygI IfT5ssestffJ-T'" begs to announce to the
The ont;S public that he has purcha-
Sta6la' p stock and fixtures of the Empire Lv-
h favor hir Gnu Is prepared to accommodate all who
led new inl han win their patronage. He has also
dies non, rJlses' res new carriages and buggies, new
Ion e able torender complete satisfaction to ali
I.Ey RgrIy cared for. D oy the day or week. and
ep2l 4atf 4 street, In rear Of Empire Hotel,
ii. Z. FRAME.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
TsusllGe, Township No. Three.

fBRS +, LLpSER.-f lease announce that MOSES
DTn.bn candidate for Justice of the Peace, in
Dswdp.uuino number three, ,isubect to the decision OF
'~OVfa'e Nominating Convention.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
III. d l.. Co.. No. 4.

Ia a, IgN @ regular meeting of II. a. L. Co. will be
hal bous iiaii on next Saturday evening, at the
eDs' Oar lof the purpose Of electing officers for
''"s term' III. l.. GARTRELL, Sec'y.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
For Rent.

TNIIE undersigned offers his rancho and fixtures
l. for rent, for one or two years. situated at the
foot of Grass Valley and distant from Volcano two
miles, on the jackson and Volcano road. To good
tenant the property will be let alta bargain. This
is one of the most fertile and easily cultivated
peices of ground in the mountains. The grass land
cannot be surpassed In the State For particulars
call on me at the premices. W, c. PRATT.
aug2 4l-3m
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UNION HOTEL,

FIDDLETOWN, CALIFORNIA.
I TAKE this method of announcing to the public
i that this house has been entirely renovated and
reftted, and is now ready for the reception of Wis
itors. No pains or expense has been spared to
make the "Union" equal to any hotel in the county
aug 23 t03m
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CIOthiug, Clothing, Clothing.

SIOthfus, Clothing, Clothing.
MEYRS & MUEL,
LAVE received large assortment of SPRING
IL AND SUMNER CLOTHING, at EAGLE
BLOCK, to which they would respectfully call the
attention of the citizens OF Volcano, and vicinity,
and request that they call and examine there stock
consisting Of
PANTS.
New styles Plain and Fancy Cass Pants:
New styles Plain aud Fancy Sat. Pants
Black Doeskin and Cass. Pants
Assorted Kentucky Jean Pants;
Linen Duck and Drill Pants.
VESTS.
White and Check Marseiles Vests;
Plain and Fancy Cassimer Vests
Plain and Fancy Silk Vests.
SUITS.
Plain and Fancy Cass Business Suits
Plain and Check Business suits.
CoATs.
Black Cloth Frock Coats
DRAWERS AND SHIRTS.
Gray and White Merino Shirta and Drawers
Hickory Check and Flannel Shirts.
OyERHALLs AND Socks.
Denim Jumpers and Overhalls;
Cotton, Merino and Wool Socks
HATS, CAPS, BLANKETS, &c, &c.
In addition to the above. we have fine assort-
ment of Goods generally kept in our line.
june 2S 36-tf
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selling off at New York Prices.

JACKSON 8 NOONEN,
IMPORTERS and DEALERS in UPHOLSTERY
L Goods have constantly on hand the lar gesf stoch
IN Soerdmeatoof Paper Hangings, Gold Mouldngs
Floor Oil Cloth, Curtain Damask, Windo Shades
and EVERY ARTICLE appertainng to the UPHOLSTERY
BUSINESS.
Country dealers will find they can save ttcenty-
fire per cent by purchasing of us,
JACKSON Il NOONEN,
40 St. Sac. City.
e21 35-3m
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AmADOR RRass R.yn7

Wis BAND Is NOW ORGANIZED. AND PRE-
L pared TO play all public occasions, such as
PROFESSIONS, EXHIBITIONS AND CELEBRATIONS
Also, will be prepared to oficate in the capacity
OF string band, for dancing and other occasions,
such as public
BALLS, QUADRILLES, SOIREES, AND SELECT
parties. LEADER AND CONDUCTOR
+. G. GAYETTY.
All communications addressed to him through
the medium Of the Post Ofiee. at Volcano will
meet with prompt attention.
sep6 46-dh
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
COOL RECEPTION AT THE


COOL RECEPTION AT THE
ASONIC CAVE!
TIVE undersigned respectfully announces to the
l. inhabitants of Volcano aud vicinity that he
has just completed the improvements at the Old
Masonic Cave and it is now the most
DELIGHTFUL SUMNER RETREAT
to be found in the mountains of California. A
large and commodious room has been erected for
the accommodation of parties, and at all hours full
supply of the very best
ICE CREAM AND JELLEYS
will always be kept for the accommodation of ladies
and gentlemen. In addition to this. SODA. GINGER
POP and other summer drinks can always be obtain
ed. There is attached to the premises Reading
Room, where persons cen pass an hour or so very
pleasantly.
The subscriber pledges himself that the Cave
shall be conducted in manner that will not fail TO
please the most fastdous, and he hopes to receive
a liberal patronage. ALFRED NJ. B0WDEN.
july 10 soft
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
Fancy Goods, small Wares, Etc,

Fancy Goods, small Wares, Etc,
EX LATE ARRIVALS.
DORT M0NAIRES; Playing Cards Horn Dress
i ing; Combs;
Shell Dressing Combs; Letter Paper;
India Rubber Combs Pass Books:
Ladies' Back Combs; Shot Pouches:
Pocket Cutlery; Percussion Caps:
scissors Gold and Silver Laces,
Bowie hnivesi Gold and Silver Stars;
Mhalebones; Gold Seals.
Perlumery; Gold Bags;
Rozors anu Razor Strops; Gauntlets;
Tooth, Nail, and Hair Buck Cloves;
Brushes; Elastic Belts:
Indian Beads; Dress Buttons
LdCES E.HBROIDERIES, ETC.
Ladies' Collars, Habits Taffita Il Satin Ribbons;
and Guns; Velvet Ribbons;
White Goods; Bonnet Silks a Satins
Linen Cambrcs; Artificial Flowers;
Linen Lawns; Feathers;
Tarletons; Plain 4 Fig. Cap Nets;
Ladies' Corset; Blonde Laces Edgngs;
Hosiery; Lace Mtts and Gloves;
Woollen Goats; Silk and Lisle Gloves;
Moollen Yarn; Cravats d Handkerchiefs
Knitting Cotton; Neck Ties;
Zephyr Wool; Sewing silk;
Sewing Cotton; Embroidery and Sad
Marshalls Thread; dler's silk.
Bonnet Ribbons:
ALSO. A LARGE
And varied assortment of FANCY GooDs Trim
mins and small wares all of which will be sold at
the lowest market rates by
JONES. TOBIN & Co,
IsPoRTERs AND JoBBERs, n. +. corner Sansome
and Sacramento streets, San Francisco.
sept l3 47-2m
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Volcano Bakery.

au THE subscriber respectfully informs the
&B citizens of this place and vicinity that this
eE$5z old favorite establishment is still in full
NNA1E/ blast where all kinds of BRE-fD C.4KES,
w PIES md CO.NFECIIO.t.fRIESc y can
be had at all times. Particular attention paid to
supplying Parties and Balls with Pastry, Candies.
&c Using none but the best -four, warrant every
article that goes from my establishment.
HENRY FRIEDRICH.
may 81 32-Sm
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
Provisions Hardware, Mining Boots,

Bar Iron; Steel; Sheet Iron; Powder; Fuse; Crock
cry; Glassware; Tinware; Camphene Oils; Paints;
Windows Boots and Shoes; Dry Gools and Cloth
ing Long and Short Rubber Boots; Laiies's Shoes
of all kinds. just received, direct from eastern
manufactures a splendid lot of Hats that we will
sell lower than any other house in town. Also
Clocks right from Yankeedom, which we well sell
at very low prices and warrant to keap good time
and for beauty they cannot be excelled.
Eg- A good assortment of cooking and parlor
Stoves for sale at a bargain Give us call and
examine for yourselves, at re-proof store, Ea-
gle Block, Volcano
Jan 26 l4-3m
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SUMMER GOODS AT COST.

.aTJ. .MACR'S s CLO THING STORE,
OPPOSITE THE EMPIRE HOTEL, MAIN STREET
vITOULD respectfully announce to the citizens
w of volcano and vicinity, that they have just
received large assortment of
Lnnen Goats, from 81 25 to SIS 90
Summer Pants, from so rs to S3 90
Summer Vests, from 81 80 to SIS 90
ALL OTHER GOODS ACCORDINGLY.
We are bound to sell, and in order to sell goods
in dull times zoe toH sell at cost. PLEASE GIVE US
ACALL
aug 41-3m
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Volcano House.

SOtsamO House.
MRS. NJ. +. EMSLiE THE PESENT PROPRI-
lfI ETEEss of the Volcano House. announces to
the public that she will spare no expense to make
her house comfortable to the travelling community:
where they will always find comfortable accomod.-
TONS and an agreeable barkeeper to attend to their
wants
Volcano. August Goth, 1856
aug 80 453m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04

ters' RS Rit,s oF FANCY BOTTLESl DECAN-
Or sale ;'.grs e.. y, Bottles and Bar Ornaments.
No. and l-e iess tnan cost at ll6 street. Sacra-
lcisco 40 and It's Montgomery street San
'sms NHALLEY & PERSHBAKER.
" 5-3m
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CoL. BAKER and Others, we learn, will ad-
lfeS the Republicans of Volcano and vicini-
!, on Tuesday evening next.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04

How strong an outside influence did it take
beat Scott for Assembly, in the jackson
n Convention? Who soOuH have thought
40
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PhGnix Works,
J. KITTREDGE, Proprietor

KITTREDGE, Proprietor,
MANUFACTURER OF Fire-proof Doors,
lNI Shutters, Vaults &C. Battery, near Pacific
streets, San FRANcisoo.
N. B. Orders from the country attended to
promptly. large assortment of second hand
doors and shutters constantly hand, and for sale
at VERY Low PRICES.
oct 50-eri
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
K. N. Meeting.

n;cbt the K. N. "howP in Volcano
D r,idr and magnificent fzzle did it
|SN - bo Col. Bailie Peyton and Nat.
pV VA lof Amador?) according to announce
WV. made long ago with flourish of trump
DasD, made their appearance, and we're accom-
ia with great deal of extra strength
~" W Coffroth and DIR. Oxley, of
r,oIamne; nyI C. H. Ellis, Candidate for Sen
wv" .nd left Gatewood of Calaveras; and
r." .aowped "Sam the Butcher" of El Do
:, The Democracy innocently suspected
w. y. ,be,e would be such a meeting of Ki
~. :. would reflect credit upon the Order in
oortion of the county; but, after the
4 AIRES had been lighted, after music had
4 ,,r discoursed by the band, &c, &c, the
|,sotpg was organized, with not exceeding
|p0o or $50 people, including Democrats and
|RspubIicans, which number fell off rapidly
lar the speaking commenced.
Gam tbe Butcher was first put forward,
.,b down the Ki Yis with his fund Of not
k,,y chasted anecdotes.
Then came jeff Gatewood, who spoke so
onc that the X. Ms were terribly agitated
[o5d 50 expressed themselves) lest the whole
,ord would leave before he could find time
l. anti The Republicans were highly graft
f. with Mr.. Gatewood's speech, and said
Essv would like to have him at their Conven-
H. in Jackson today.
Col Peyton next came forward and made
h, sterotyped speech-except that part re-
Kim to the ladies, which he omitted, there
keing no ladies present. The Col. entertains
crowd but does not make votes; his asser-
Mons are made at random, and argument is
hot his forte
Mr. Crofroth closed, to a very small audi
knce ndeed-just few persons. Nearly all
bad dispersed under the infections they had
kready suffered This we were sorry for, be-
tause Conroth is a pleasant speaker, and a
few such stories as that about the French
|han shooting ducks. would have sent the XII
bstO bed in better spirits
The next was an adjournment and we
Eenture to say that more sickly farce, in the
Ehape Of political meeting, was never enacted
D the mountains
One circumstance, at the opening of the
beeting, we forgot to mention. A party of
kentS headed by very tall, gangling branch
b the Order placed a small transparency
Eboge the speakers stand, inscribed with mot
lo' among which we've, "Nigger wool won't
Zeal the Nation" and "Mariposa Claims amt
kegotiable here" In about one minute and
fah, however, the transparency mysteriously
Fappeared. Can any Ki vi tell us the rea-
|a for taking it down SO quickly? Was it
because the Republicans hold nominating
ouention in Jackson to day? Oh, you hyp-
|HteS
COL BAKER and others, we learn. will ad-
fess the Republicans of Volcano and vicini-
n an H. l..
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04

TWO LArE'-On account of the non-arrival of
el' Fargo d Co.'S Express on Thursday. Ex-F.
le''er from jackson did not arrive until our
h per was closed. We regret It.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-10-04
HANFORD a. DOWNS.

TNAKE pleasure in announcing to the citizens of
L Volcano and vicinity that they keep constantly
on hand aud are receiving large supplies of