davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

HUMAN FoRGvrNEss.--Letc cynics say what
they will, man is not vindictye. Here for
years we have been subjected to the daily tor
ture of wearing the hat, and we haven't even
preserved the name Of tho wretch that invcn.
ted 1t.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

Bay~ The Mercantile Library Associst,,
Of Boston, sent an invitation to the Hon I@
ry A. Wise, Governor elect of Virginia n
lecture before that body this winter, to w5Il
Mr. Wise returned an answer declining
ceptance, on the ground of public eng...
ments. The following eloquent extrao, /
taken from his letter.
! sincerely regret this the more, becsls,
have nerer get set aiy foot on the beloved ,11
of that portion Of my country called Ner
England. This has not been owing to s't
antagonism on my part towards that fayoM
section. Massachusetts, especially, / has,
been taught TO venerate and cherish as h
elder sister of Virginia When reflect up9
their attitudes and relations in the dark1g
and gloom of the night of Revolution; wAa
listen to their halls, sister to sistcr-V Virg1h
to Massachusetts,, Massachusetts to Virgins
in the "times which tried met's SOUL
when | watch the fires kindng on liz
heights of Boston, aud sec Virginia gon.
forth across the rivers and over the land o.
the sea, leading her best beloved son by d.
hand, dripping blood and tears at every Ste;
there and back, leaving him there on post t
guard your very city, and make the oppTev
ors eyacuate It'll and when contrast this p.
ture with the present state OF things in oC
confederacy which makes you assure me tll
the feelings Of the peoplc of Massaehuseli
( towards my State are not those of antagol
/ ism" gush forth in anguish aud ask :--Wl
a necessity for such assurance? Why any o.
tagonism between these the devoted patr1
State Of Hancock and Washington! Ml
God in his mercy and love guide them as
yorel May they ever be cemented in UGo
by the blood of the Reyoutionl And whe
ever another night of gloom and trial sd3
come, may they hail aud cheer each o:hc.
again to victory, for civil aud religious lbert.
Yoars truly,
HENRY a. WISE
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12


desires to arm himself lethim, as a man shoulC
4 do, wear his weapons exposed. Little injur.
would be produced by that practice, because
if for no other reason it would doubtes
soon be abandoned as ridiculous, Except, fo
instance, when traveling,) and the Bowie
knife and revolver would be laid aside
Let us have the lava good, wholesome
stringent law, with severe penalty. ThC
press should speak out on the subject.
West Point-Its Resources and its Wants
From gentleman who has just returned
from the above place we have received anac-
count Of the present condition and prospects
of that new and interesting camp. Although
it is situated in Calaveras county between the
north and middle forks of the Mokelumne
river about six miles from here, yet its inter-
ests are as completely identified with Volcano
as that of any camp in our neighborhood.-
The great bridge which is now building across
the river, will effect an easy communication
with us and be their only road to the valleys.
Besides this the valuable bitches which are
Just completed, and now supplying the miners
there with water, are owned by Messrs. Ir-
vine johnson, G.. II. Payne and other enter
prising citizens of Stony Point, Volcano One
of these ditches dug this summer from the
Middle Fork of the Mokelumne, is IA miles
long, feet wde and p feet deep the
other, formerly known as the Cedwallader
ditch, coming from North Fork of the Mid
die Fork, carries 400 inches of water, with
fall of one inch to twelve feet Both arc now
owned by the same company, and are in ac-
tive operation. As an example Of liberality
to all ditch owners, we may mention that this
company is now selling ground-sluice heads of
water of one hundred inches each, at the un-
precedentedly low price of $12 per day, or
II cents per inch, for the first head and S.
per day for the second head. One reason for
this is that the company believe these prices
other that the pay nearly all lies on the bed
rock or very near it, and a heavy head of
water is necessary to carry off the top dirt
The mining section supplied by these bitches
is entirely new, and all the gulches and banks
have proved rich The hills are as yet I'M
or nearly so. In one, however,
a very rich lead is now being worked.
This region is alsorcmarkable for the great
number of rich quartz leads with which it
abounds, and is destined, at no distant day,
from this source alone, to be one Of the great
est gold producing sections of the State.
To facilitate the development of the place,
lumber is much needed The ditch company
offers the most liberal terms to any person
who has the means to erect sawmill upon
the ditch, there being over q hundred feet
lall within three fourths of mile of the town
Having expended their means in the digging
of the ditch, they are unable to engage iu
the mill operation but for the welfare of
the place are anxious to have mill erected
as soon as possible. Lumber has been selling
there at $75 per thousand and hard to get at
that, whilst the hills are all clothed with the
very first quality Of timber Here, then, is
a rare chance for man with few thousands.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

PAGE & CAMERoN,-These gentlemen con-
tinue their favors to this Office. No wonder
jim is so great a favorite among the fair
ones The man who remembers the printer
is sure to GO to heaven and will always be
well received hv the ladies
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

Bay The engine, boiler and pump for the
Masonic Cave Water Company have been
received, aud workmen are busily engaged in
putting up the machinery
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

Isy- Yesterday was cold, cloudy, damp
day. with every indication of rain.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

say' The miners at Upper Rancheria have
pretty good supply of water at this time,
We ars clad o hear tha
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

pey- In another part of our paper will be
found the Address of Hon. j. T. Farley on
assuming the chair as Speaker Of the AS
sembly.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

A DOUBLE ELoPEMESr.-That porto,
the city known as Dumfries was throw
a state Of excitement yesterday in -.
quence Of the elopement Of two wiyes y
their husbands The first case was tb~,
Young woman, who had been married o-
few months II appears that before ber
rage she was addressed by young n.e -'
whom she engaged herself but from
cause the contract was not consumated
the husband, whom she has left. mok.na \
acquaintance, and being respectable van 5 Y
man who had a prospect for indepepdo'.g
visiting place where lottery policies are ~
where she met the party whom she first lo."3
aud who was married to another. At@|
meetings their former intimacy was resnr.3
and il soon ripened into an agreemoa.
elope; they accordingly went off doy v
two ago, the wife taking with her ali ~
money her husband had in the house. u'
Her injured husband was determined g..
take the matter pbilosophically, satisfied A..
he is much better off without an unra;,Gs,
wife. The wife of the wretch who beg E.
destroyed the happiness of worthy fslo-
man will have the sympathy Of all r.-l.
minded persons, and she too will doubteso 4.
quite as happy alone as with man who M,
sesses so little of the principle which mdE@
the character of his sex noble.
The other case is that of female in "A.
same locality, further advanced in life ,ri
who has been married for several years IT.
could not learn whether the gay Loi5,,,
who went of gith this desertIng wife Ia
one of his own to mourn over his ingrattqI
This is a singular coincidence that one poiy.
borhood should give birth to two evegFJ
like reprehensible character at the San
period Baltimore american.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

GooD.-J. il. Crawford and John Creigh-
ton, working in ravine putting into Sutter
Creek, below this place, took out of their
claim last week, three hundred and twenty
one dollars These gentlemen are Industrious
and frugal miners, and we are pleased to
chronicle their success
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

A Divorce CAsE-ahe Cincinnati Ia-
qairer has the following report of case deci-
ded before the Court of Common Please of
that city:
Ciemcntiae Booth VS.. Jnaius Brafas Booth.
The parties in this case are well known as
stars in the theatrical world The petition
filed in 1854, alleged wilful absence and neg
lect of duty as the grounds for the divorce.
The parties were married in Philadelphia in
1850, and lived together until 1851, at which
time it is stated the defendant left the plain
tiff in Boston in company with another fe-
male. A decree was allowed, and alimony
in $500.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

HARD TO BEAT.-Mr Ira Handford pre-
sented us last Monday with beet that meas
ured Mree feet in length. We think this beet
is pretty hard to Leat, and when any of our
contemporaries will produce beet that beats
this beet, we viii acknowledge that we are
beat
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

Wiz Hls II. Y EtFEtE
Is our authorized agent in San Francisco, foi
procuring advertisements, and transacting other
business.
Gardiner IL Kirk
Are our authorized Agents in Sacramento, for
procuring advertisements &c.
Wr. Henry 8. Byam,
Is our authorized agent at Fiddittown, for pro.
curing subscriptions, advertising and Job Work
E5-HANFoRD q WnDMAN are agents at Sutter
for procuring subscribers, advertising and jobNork.
Orders left with them will be promptly attfrded to.
~tss Mr.. GEORGE LovELAND of the News d epot
Indian Diggings, is our Agent for that camp.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12
MINER

A BAD SNAP-One Of our citizens visited
Volcano few day ago, and while there 1t
was ascertained by what means We did not
learn, that he had five dollars in his pocket.
The fact was no sooner made public than
large crowd of spectators gathered about
him and gazed upon his person with some
thing approximating to devotion. Our
friend was somewhat alarmed for his safety
and began to look about him for convenient
place to get" but had proceeded but few
steps when one Of the most prominent men
of that village look him by the arm and said
friend, these people have heard that
you have five dollars in money in your
pocket, and will not rest contented until they
have seen it. 1t has been so long siuce any
of us hare had any money that fve d0itqrs are
a curiostg" Our friend Immediately pulled
out the FIVE and each spectator had good
look at it; after which our generous friend
called them into Steckler's saloon and sunk
the /" V" with the crowd and, thought him
self in luck" to leave the town with nary
red" in his poclet-Amador Sentinel.
If the above paragraph was permitted to
go abroad without an explanation it would
create bad impression as to the condition
of our finances in Volcano. But here is
the truth. The fact that this man from
jackson, should have the amount of five dol
lars in his possession at one time, naturally
excited the curiosity of our citizens-as he
was the only individual from that town oil
DLaalied streets that ever made his appearance
in this place with any money in his pocket
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

ses-The Boston Journal has seen some
queer productions of nature called vegeta-
BILE eggs, which look for all the world like
Shanghai or goose eggs. The seed came
from the Patent Office at Washington. The
plant is a new production, and bright orna-
ment in the garden. If planted by shrub
or a tree that is not more than fifteen or
twenty feet high, the vine will run SO as to
neatly cover it with these apparent produc-
tions of the Shanghai
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

HEAVY RAIN Thursday morning last, be-
tween the hours of one and two O'clock this
place was visited by one of the heaviest rains
that ever was known in these parts. 1t seem
ed as though the very gates were opened.
To OUR READERs.-With the next issue of
our paper closes the first quarter of the Lei
ger All who have not paid their subscrip-
tons will confer a favor by so doing To our
advertising friends we will say that large
number of your advertisements will come out,
if not renewed after our next issue. How
much you have been benefited by the use oil
our columns, we leave you to judge, and if il
is your wish to continue your patronage, you
will please send in your orders Immediately
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

That BALI.-The ball given by the ladies
of this place on the evening of the sth inst,
in aid of the school house fund, was all that
the most sanguine anticipated There were
about ninety tickets sold and the net proceeds
we're about four hundred dollars. Too much
credit cannot be awarded to the ladies, who
had the management of this pleasant ball.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

ORGANIZATION OF THE LEGfsLATURE.-On
Tuesday, the Seventh Legislature of the
State of California was duly organized. In
the Senate, Mr. Ashley was chose Speake,
pro. TEN. on the first ballot; William
Bausman was chosen Secretary; VIM. Biyin,
Assistant Secretary; j. W Ross Ser
gent-at-arms; c. II. Miller, Engrossing Clerk
and John McClenchy, Door-keepcr. After
an unsuccessful trial, the election of Chap
lain was postponed for an indefinite period
In the Assembly, Hon. j. 7. Farley, of
this county and town was elected Speaker,
on the first ballot; j. NJ. Anderson was
chosen Chief Clerk; A. II. Hayden, Assis-
tant Clerk; f. Gates, Sergoant-at arms; Dr.
j. Powell Enrolling Clerk T. Moreland,
Engrossing Clerk, and j ID. G. Quirk, Door
keeper.
After passing a resolution expressing rev.
erence for the memory of Gen. Andrew
Jackson, the Assembly adjourned until
Wednesday 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

paS-The mails for the Atlantic States anu
Eurone close at the Post Office in this place,
on "Wednesday, 10th inst.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

Six OUNcEs-Samuel Evans showed us
last Sunday morning six ounces of as pretty
gold-dust as ever came out of the mines
1t was the result of seven hours work last
Saturday, and he informs us that they would
have done much better but they were unable
to procure but small quantity of water
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12
VOLCANO,
VIZ. L.. ". Fisher

SATURDAY MORNING, JAN. IL, 1856
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

BaS~The Georgia Mining Company who
own large portion of Soldiers Gulch,
turned the water into their canal Thursday
afternoon. This claim is situated within
twenty yards of the back door of our Office,
and as we pen this article, the roar of the
water is very loud We hope in a few days
to be able to give good account of the sue
cess of this company
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

MORE GooDs-Kelly q Symonds are now
receiving large and varied assortment o.
dry goods, groceries, croekery, &e
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

GovERNoRs' MEssAGE.-As this Docu
ment did not reach us until Friday night
and owing to the fact that there has been
large number of copies sent up from
below, we decline to publish it, as i
will be old by our next issue
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

Rey-The Pacific Express Company will
please accept our thanks for full files OF Sac
ramento and Bay papers.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

PERsoNAL--D. X Newell Esq, and j.
NJ Douglass, of Placervie, called upon us
last Wednesday
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

jan IL
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12
Gardiner IL KGirr
VIZ. Henry $. Byanl,

Are our authorized Agents in Sacrs
procuring advertisements, &c.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

bs5- The editors Of the AIta CalyOrnIa are
informed that the L1dger is addressed to them
regularly every week through the Pacific Ex-
press. We know of no more certain way of
sending it, and cannot tell why it does not
reach its destination By-the-way, the Alta
is an invaluable San Francisco journal, and
we regret that it is not received as regularly
a. could he vishcd.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-01-12

R@J-Who was that individual who was
making speech to the fre-plug on Consola-
ton street Tuesday night last? His appeal
was long, loud aud earnest
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-10-09
Photographed to the New Orleans Crescent.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP ARAGo
BY THE NATIONAL LINE.

New YORK, Oct. S.-The Arago, from Liverpool
on the 24th, has arrived at this port. Her advces
are anticipated by the arrival of the Anglo-SaNon at
Quebec -# @
serious conflict had taken place at Trebzonde,
between the Turkish and Russian sailors. The Rus
sian flag was torn down, and the sailors thrown into
the sea.
A collision had taken place between the Spanish
and Moors on the coast of Morocco. The Spanish
loss was 90 killed and 70 wounded The Moorish loss
was still more serious.
Havre Cotton Market.
HAvRE, Sept 24.-Cotton closed active with an adj
vancing tendency. The sales of the week amounted
to 1850 bales. Orleans tres ordnare is quoted at
1901. The stock on hand amounts to $4,000 bales.
Kentucky Politics.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. S-The American Executive
Committee have just completed registry of all the
votes in the State, and pronounce Kentucky certain
for Fillmore.
Domestic Markets.
New York, Oct s. Cotton is irmer. Holders
are demanding an advance. Spirits turpentine I'M
changed. Resin has declined. Sales of $500 bbls at
81 60 to 81 G5. Freights firmer.
New York, Oct S-Flour is unchanged. Wheat
closed very dull at 81 CT. Whisky closed firm at
3S5c. Sugar % to CSC.
CISc1NNATI, Oct s. Flour closed very dull
Whisky 29!, market dull. Molasses unchanged.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-10-09
LEU Orleans 9aiIg Gfsstellt,

staRs D. N1xoS. y S 1870 \ 80 $50
u NIXON q ADAMS. #5
asxErCFs. NO. 70 CAMP SIRE EFT.
TERMs:se t#t=5
s will he regularly served to N the
1T an carly every morning, exceptea'i
Ta 4 year in advance; hafyeary md quarterly v sn
same rates. 20 cents week payable 20 Inc
n ayerffseTients, per squarehrst insertion, IN AZ ess'
ST for every subsequent insertion, 30 cents,
Advertisements on the second page are charged " iof
insertion. a. ,sr
published at intervals will be charged - PEI
square for every Insertion. ..h !.
,ot markell Will DO published one month";
And charged accoringy OF SUP
sertion win be stopped until all arreafages arc = ~
so option Of the propristors.
rf5,erI will be made to regular advertisers
=. = = II T'Tz q. DAILY CRESCENT
which renders it desirable medium for adver.
FAHlLY PAFERit crculates largely reaching
hundreds homes at early hour and being eaa
the approach Of business hours, consequently
for family use may be advanageously published IN s
columns :, =, gt
THE WEB KLY CIR Es ChNI
pubished every Monday morning IS IN
advance Having extensive LOU
tans Mississippi, Arkansas AlabaTs IeSas ana o'hef
it presents mode to o. making
her wares and commodities known Advertisements IN
serted for 81 per square, each insertion. W.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-10-09
g Platforms -


Being the order of the day, the following is &.
A LII RE D NJ u N r e "tG @ O.'S,
IA Magazine street,
Corner of Grnvicr street,
SHOULD ANY DISS ATISF ACTION EXIST AFTER THE
PURCHASE OF GOODS, THEY MAY BE RETURNED
AND EXCHANGED, OR THE MONEY WILL. BE CHEER
FULLY REFUNDED.
The above has been long established principle with the
above house, together with
One Price and no Deviation.
And they take pleasure in informing their old friends and ems
toners that they have hand very large and desirable
assortment Of
OK TIL " G,
FOR MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN. Also, FURNISH
ING GOODS. A partial list annexed:
Black and Colored Cloth DRESS and FROCk COATS;
BUSINESS SUITS to match, I'LL styles
English Beaver, Kerscy and Pilot Cloh ONERCOATS;
MalakcT and Scbnstopol ONERCOATS for Pilots;
PANT4NOONS, all kinds splendid assortment,
VESTS Of Velvet, Silk, Satin, Cloth and Cashmere
Boys and ChfIdren's Clothing.
All kinds of Goods and variety Of FURNISHING
GOODS--A splendid assortment.
INDIA RUBBER CLOTHING--.A All kinds
Cushions, Beds, Pillows and Carriage Cloth manufactured
by the Union Company.
Every article fully guaranteed aud sold at Factors prices
ALFRED MUNROE & CO.,
o6 2p6t 81 Magazine street, corner Grnvier.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-10-09
True State of the Case,

1t has been industriousy circulated far and wide
throughout the South by the Buchanan presses, that
there was regular fusion and concert Of action be-
tween the supporters of Fillmore and the supporters
Of Fremont in the State of Indiana. Nothing could
be further from the truth than this statements and
though its falsty has been made manifest time and
again. have seen no adequate retracti0n put forth
by its originatois.
The object of the originators of this fraud upon
the people is transparent. 1t gotten up to peju
dice Southern voters against that Spotless Union
statesman and patriot, Willard Fillmore, by spread.
ing the report and inducing them to believe that his
friends in at least one Northern State were in league
with the Ereesoilers But it, like other fraudulent
attempts, has exploded, and the only parties injured
are those who put it in circulation.
The following action had by the Fillmore Execu.
tive Committee of Indiana, should be published in
every Unon-Filmore paper in the South as speedily
as practicable 1t etectualy nails the base coin to
the counter:
FILLMORE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Indianapolis, Sept. 81, sc. (
At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the
friends Of Fillmore and DonelSo, in Indiana, held at
Indianapolis on Wednesday. the 24th September
1856, the following resolutions were adopted:
RsiScfd a Tht The ne made by eGr m @
have united with those Of Fremont md dayton and viii sup
Gor the same eleeor" ticket is but the contrary
more men and Intend support that ticket and 10 other with
Rfso's, That tls, Qhgim9n Of His Committee cause THU
resolution TO be Published and EeUn'cd eMsnSyey as pos
-~ -
| Wing RATIFICATION MEETING IN NoRFoIK.-The
old line Wings of Norfolk, Va, held meeting o.:
Tuesday, the 30th ult for the purpose Of considering
the action Of the late Wing National Convention at
Baltimore.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-10-09
US1su ETNlJ Clothing.

.Vasu E'NlJ Ct0fhileg.
PIERSoN, HARRISON & CO.,
Corner of Canal and Magazine streets.
Are receiving their usual large supply of SUPERIOR STYLES
OF CLOTHING, from their Mandatory, At Newark, com
prisug every novelty in the market
FANCY CASHMERE BUSINESS SUITS.
FRENCH
COLORED CLOTH AND CASHMERE HAiMARkET
COATS.
SUPER. FRENCH CASHMERE PANTS
BLACK DOESkIN CASHMERE PANTS.
TALMAS OPERA COATS AND CLOAkS.
ELEGANT VELVET AND PLUSH VESTS
NEW STYLES SILK AND GREN4tnINE VESTS.
a.
SUPERIOR SHIRTS. DRAWERS, UNDERSTANDS AND
GENERAL FURNISHING GOODS.
All articles well made and offered VERY Low PRICES.
wholesale and retail Country merchants and citizens are in
vited TO examine.
pIERSON, HARRISON Il co.
Of o,ctCt NV
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-10-09
american nominations.


FOR PREsIDENT:
WILLARD FILLMORE,
OF NEW YORK
FOR VICE PREsIDENT:
ANDW.. JACKSON DONELSON,
OF TENNESSEE.
ELECTORS:
FIRST DISTRICT:
j. Is. WILLNINsO Jr.,
OF rLAQuEMlNES.
SUBSTITUTE:
Hon. G EoRG E L UsTIs, Jr.
SECOND DISTRICT:
GLEN DY BURKE,
or ORLEANS.
UBsTITUTE;
IL. M. SUNNI EIsS.
THIRD DISTRICT:
II. G. TFHIBOD AUX,
OF TEEREEoSNE:
SUBSTITUTE:
FERGUS G. EsDE1IsE.
FOURTH DISTRICT:
REsToN FOND, Jr.,
OF EAST FElIc1ASA.
SUBSTITUTES:
N. $ EDEy ARDS.
FIFTH DISTRICT:
JOHN E. KING,
OF ST. LANDRY.
SUBTSIT UTE:
AD0L I'll f u. c o CO.
SIXTH DISTRICT:
PETER ALEX NDI1Ie,
TESSAS.
SUBSTITUTES:
l.. p. Ora N E. au26 2ptd
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-10-09

FIILMoRE RALLY There will be mass meeting
Of The First Ward American Club At the Dryades
Market this evening. If the weather prove lar
there will be large gathering Of the true, the
patriotic and the Unionloying. Rally-Rally Keep
the ball rolling, with acceleratng speed three ana
half weeks longer, and all will be well.