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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28
District Court Fifth Judicial District
HON. C. NJ. cREANER, PRESIDING.

HON. C. NJ. cREANER PRESIDING.
WEDNESDAY, June 25th, 1856.
Nm. Simpson u.s. Leri Handford, et ais.
action OF ejectnaem to obtain possession Of
Union Square, Folcano.
Sam'l j. X. Handy and JAS. H Hardy
Esqs., appeared for the defendants and (
c; Brown and VIM. Highly, Esq's., for the
Plaintiff. '"'
The cause was tried before the Court with.
out the Intervention of a jury Complain.
ants counsel in order to maintain the issne
on their part offered in evidence a deed from
b. +. Marshall, late Sheriff of Caloyeras
county, executed 9th February 1855. to
plaintiff, to the Introduction of which defen.
dants counsel objected, upon the ground that
thls deed was void in law, being against the
polIcy OF the law, and did not describe the
The property which was advertised to be sold
ana which was sold in July 1853; secondly
tnat 1t appeared in evidence that the same
Sheriff (whose term Of Office has since ex-
pred had given deed to said VIM Simpson
on the 9th of January 1854, which deed was
used in the trial of the case of Simpson as
Madeira, through whom defendants claim
ttle, decided adversely TO said Simpson AZ
the last September Term Of said Court
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hereafter place higher estimate upon the
privilege of the elective franchise. We have
had enough of mock elections. If we can
not have good, bona fide expression of the
people at the polls, let us have no elections
at all in future. and take our chances" for
the worst can but come to the worst. Let
us have almost anything, rather than gov
ernment prescribed and exercised by hand
ful of political huxters.
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arrived from Amador who reported that one
Antoine (who kept dance house here last
summer had come up to Drytown in the
stage that day,-immediately three picked
men were dispatched to Drytown and two to
jackson; to watch about the greaser houses
in those places for the culprit, and If found,
to take him alive if possible, and bring him
here and learn him to dance on nothing
But he was not found, and the probability is
it was not him. He would have been hang
ed last summer, if he had not made his es-
cape. The citizens of our town arc taking
every precaution in their power, and intend
to be on hand, armed and equipped as the
law directs, to give them warm reception.
1t was thought best TO keep out night
watch, and accordingly an association was
formed called the Volunteer Night-Watch
for the purpose of keeping two men on
watch every night during the dry season.
They now put six men out each night and
probably will until the excitement is little
over, when ii viii be reduced TO two again
Some of our citizens are very much frighten-
ed and no doubt some of the women will
leave town and remain away until the ex-
citement is over. Everything in the shape
of shooting iron is in working order, ready
loaded and placed where its owner can get
hold Of it in an instant More anon
EIEED
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which deed was for the log build;.
stable property, sold the preyious J", sCi
that when he executed said first deed aud
discharged the whole duty imposed niue ae bad
as a ministerial officer, and that tbo lyon hip|
not authorize him to execute a seoon@ I'D
which could only be construed as u fraus ueedI
the law and against public policy and dD \,
fore void. '1efeI
Judge CREANER said it was evido.
the Sheriff could only have sold tbo u' w.. 'Oaa
described in the notices of sale ,irL.oPerl1
cluded only the log building and stahi, i.u M
toned in the first deed, and held tbo, meAI
second deed was void, being aoa;nst ,a'' ua
policy, and refused TO admit it in ~ os;5 gu0iG
The Court stated that if the SborS b,iCy'c' e
rather the Ex-Sheriffl had a right IA ava on DoT
this second deed, he had a right TO oSs o~.Vul
an unlimited number Of deeds, and ,I'Vule ANY,
such policy should be permitted !, u@ "
operate to unsettlc the rights of como,,l M "uad
TO their property. 1t was therefore boI l,'u'' u
Sheriff's would not be permitted 10 s,a eya.. wa
this power. NA''c''
The Court then asked complainant, ...
sci if they had any farther evidence ,o ',up ~.
sent, which being answered in the nesod Nc1
defendants counsel moved for a nonSsi. SaU,e
defect of evidence, which was grantsd
Judgment rendered against complainant & Sm a.
son for costs.
This was the most important civil co,.
the calendar, and created considoroLl.' ~ ~
gree of interest among the legal fro,srn;.s
as well as in this place, where the pronrrtr !,
situated, and which was purchased by FG cit;;.n1 Y
from Col. Madeira and converted t1'4 in,a
Public Plaza.
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MARRIED.

On the 22d inst, by the Rev. S. G. BRIGos; M NJ
L, W. GOODWIN to Miss EMILY RICHARDS
all of this place.
With the above notice we received slice OF 'n'
cake, and all hands unite in wishing the happ!
couple long life and uninterrupted prosperity
:" beheld two clouds at morn
Ting'd by the rising SUM-
AT eve, they hoated on,
And mingled into one.n
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Vote of Thanks.

AT a special meeting of Volcano Lodge No. d.
OF +. and A. NJ, held June oath, A. L. 1856, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted
Resoieed, That the thanks of this Lodge be, ana
are hereby, rendered to our sister Lodge, of l. o.
OF o. f., for the courteous treatment extended 10
us, In the celebration of their Second Anaversa!'
by order Of the w. NJ. J. d. PAGE Sesy
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Special Notice.

MRS 7. HoYr's school for young ladies, si1aLSu sil0S
IN q, new building, nearly opposite Masonic hO'''
will open Monday June 10th at o'clock AN
IL Will be the aim to conduct this school, mol VnH
win reference TO intellectual improvement ~,
also to the morals and manners of those eomIa'''
to her care
terms VIII vary according 10 the ages and s'uu'v,
Oh the pupils. Further information will be g'''
at the school.
je Ii Si-d
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RuNAwAY,-A seoundreI by the name df
Henry Honeywell, absconded from the town
of Columbia on the night of End June, ts
king with him my wife, Mary Lang, tieI
mother of FIVE children, leaving three help
less children behind, the youngest few dsys
over two months old, which infant for the
want of mothers care, died in few bars
This Honeywell is about 90 years Of age,
about . feet 6 inches high dark hair dark
eyes, small mustache and small goatee, long
slim nose, and cook by occupation The
wife is tall slim woman, black eyes, dark
skin, quick spoken, takes pride in speaking q
smattering of Spanish. They left in the
Stockton stage, but being detected on the
road and treated as they deserved to be By
the passengers, left before reaching Stockton,
and took the Sacramento stage 1t "a
thought they are in Sacramento or the North.
ern mines.
The undersigned calls upon the friends Of
the widows son, for help, to expose them,
and it is hoped that all the public Journals
throughout the State, favorable to humanity,
will copy this, that the community may not
be deceived by them, but that they may be
justly dealt with wherever found
CHARLES LANG.
Columbia, June 18th, 1856.
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Q RANcH.-This is the most delightful
place in Amador county, at this season of the
year. The small grain crops are now being
harvested, and every thing about the prem.
ises presents the appearance of industry and
thrift.
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LEE & MRsHALL's CIRcus.-This popular
and well conducted company of equestrians
will perform in this place on Monday eve
nidg, July l. Since their last visit to this
place some valuable acquisitions have been
made to the troupe, and we are assured that
the entertainments offered by them have
never been equalled in this State. Among
the new features of the company, is the act
performed by Mr.. Lenton, that of walking a
ceiling with his heads downwards, perform
ance never attempted in this country by any
other man. Mr.. Fisher, another new mem.
Der of the company performs the most as.
tonishing feats on la perche and on the corde
volante After the performance, Mad. Aus
tin will perform the thrilling feat OF ascend
ing from the ground to the top the highest
house In town, on the tight rope. We feel
satisfied from what we have heard of the
company, since their last appearance in this
place, that our citizens will be well pleased
with their entertainments
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CoLD.-So cold has been the weather for
the past two days, that we have been under
the necessity of having fire in our stove most
of the time.
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Tie People rs. - Michael; Ludiefr

Tie People rs. - Mietael; indictment f..
Murder. w
S. B. Axtell, Esq District Atty. and N,
Pratt, of Drytown, appeared for The Sn,a
Messrs. VIM NJ. Sewell A. l.. Dudly and D |
NJ. Briggs for Defendant. "
Defendant was indicted for murder fo
having stabbed and killed man at Pid5o1
town. In summing up the case the Disrc,
attorney asked only for a conviction for man.
slaughter, the evidence not warrantinc ror]
viction for murder Verdict Of guilty n
manslaughter rendered by the jury. and tbs
prisoner sentenced at one o'clock Tbnr,j,1
morning, Goth, to three years in the Stss
Prison at hard labor The prisoner wba
appears to be of weak mind, was very mvcb
affected throughout the trial. and was over.
joyed when he learned that bis meek Va,
saved.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

ANOTHER FIRE PRooF.-Messrs Hale &
Adams are now preparing to erect large
and substantial fire proof stone building on
Main Street, adjoining the Volcano Hotel
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The Peopie rs Nathan Coitie; Iadictta
Murder

The Peopie rs Nathan Cottie; Iadiciea irI
Murder
The prisoner was previously found guilty
as charged in the indictment, and on Wedal
esday evening was sentanced to be hanged oa
the 18th OF August An exception was
taken by defendants conucil as to the ruling
of the Court upon the qualification Of Juror
which was signed by the Court; and defen.
dant's council announced their intention 10
take the sese TO the Supreme Court upon q
writ Of eror.
In case from Amador, for diversioa Of
water and for damages, the following verdict
was rendered: 1--WE the jury find for tic
Plaintiff, but assess no damages" The ques.
tion as to whether the verdict Is void will
be argued at the next term of the Court.
Between one and two O'Clock Thursdsv
morning, Court adjourned for the Term-al
business on the docket being continued until
the Third Monday in'September next. Judge
Craner had received dispatch from Tie
Governor, asking his presence in San Fran.
cisco upon public business.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

WE are frequently asked why we do not
come out every week with an article sustain
lug the Vigilance Committee. In answer to
these inquiries, we will state that when the
Committee was first organized we took a
position, and up TO the present time, have
seen nothing to change our views,-and we
do not deem 1t necessary to repeat it every
week.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

AccIDENr.-Last Tuesday, teamster was
badly injured by being thrown from his wag-
on while going down the Indian Creek hill
He had both arms brokeu,-one of them
horribly mashed. The name of the individ
ual we did not learn.
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FIFER.

II any of our readers wish to have 20
good time generally" let them go TO lone
City on the GLORIOUS Fourth Every ar
rangcment has been made for the accommo-
dation of all who may be present on the oc-
casion, procession, oration free barbecue,
and grand ball in the evening" enough we
should think, to please the most ambitious
Of Uncle Sans family.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

LAST Sunday morning we issued an extra
containing the news of the arrest of Judge
Terry by the Vigilance Committee the eve
ming before The account was telegraphed
to jackson and from there conveyed to us
by special messenger. and between nine and
ten o'clock the same morning our extra was
laid before our subscribers in Jackson
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The members of Amador Engine Co.,
No. l., will meet at Esquire Klein's Office
this evening
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Cnuncn Go1Na.--We have often Thought

Church GoINo.-We have often thought
that certain divine promise wherever two
or three are gathered together in My name, !"
&c.--must be particularly consoling to COM
paratiyely few persons in this community
So far as morality and good society are con
cerned, Volcano stands as fair as most towns
or cities in California; and the slim atten-
dance at the sanctuary on the Sabbath day
is therefore the more remarkable. No one
has failed to notice that our ministers are
too often reduced to the necessity Of preach
ing to "begarly account of empty benches"
and vet we venture TO say that no one has
been able to assign a good reason for this
seeming want Of due respect for the Chris
tian Sabbath. No doubt most of our cit
izens. in their Atlantic homes, were want to
listen with eager ears to the music Of the
church-going bell; no doubt they were the
glad recipients, on each returning seventh
day, of spiritual instruction breathed from
on High through the medium of those who
devote their lives to the future welfare of the
human race. Without pretending to account
for the slim attendance at church, we will
venture to suggest that the ladies can, if they
will, bring about great reformation in this
matter. Volcano is blessed with more ladies
than any other town of its size in the noun
tains; and if they will make it business to
attend church every Sabbath, they may de-
pend upon it that the men will follow: and
admitting that the gentler sex do not stand
so much in need of spiritual instruction, they
should remember that the "lords Of crea-
ton" have sadly back-slidden in California;
Their cheerful presence at the sanctuary will
be the means of accomplishing great reform.
We shall wait awhile and see if they will
take the hint.
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Special Notice.

There will be special meeting Of VocaDyi
Lodge, OF +. and A. NJ, this evening. Panesu"
attendance is requested. By order of the ". N,
u ID. PAGE. SeeN-
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The RoADs.-Where is the Supervisor
who has charge of the road leading from this
place to jackson. The hill leading out Of
Volcano is in a deplorable condition, and it
should be placed in order, and that speedily.
There is sufficient money in the district to
put all the roads in good condition, and we
fear that it is only the neglect of overseers
that compels us to write this paragraph
Come gentlemen, you are officers and should
attend to your duties.
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FIREMEN's BENEFr.-Tuesday night has
been set apart, by Messrs Lee & Marshall,
for the benefit Of the two fire companies of
this place, and it is to be hoped that our cit
liens will turn out on the occasion and make
it benefit in earnest There is no set of
men who deserve more from the hands of our
citizens than the firemen. Three fourths, or
nearly so, of the members of both compa-
nies are not property holders in the town,
and yet they are willing to sacrifice their
time and peril their lives for the protection
OF their fellow-citzens, and all they ask in
return is some assistance on occasions of this
kind We have now in our place q most
excellent fire engine which will, in fewldays.
be put in good working order, and with this
and the very efficient Hook & Ladder COM
pany, our citizens may feel themselves COM
paratively safe from lthe destroying element.
Come, friends, turn out in goodly numbers
and give the gallant fire boys "a chance"
In addition to the other attractions foot
race will be run around the ring, by mem.
ber of the Engine Co, and member of the
Hook d Ladder company for gold watch
valued at $3.50. There will be sport
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

Coon DIGcINGs.--S. Wright & Co. picked
up in their claim last Saturday, chunk
weighing two hundred and fifty dollars. The
average pay of their claim is about seventy
five dollars per day, working four hands. 1t
is situated on the north fork of Sutter
Creek.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

SAcRAMENTo.-W visited Sacramento last
week and were much surprised to see the
many improvements that have been made
since our previous visit which was over nine
months ago. The old wooden tenements are
fast disappearing, and in their places we
found elegant two, three and four story brick
stores, churches and private residences The
new church, erected for the Rev. Mr.. Benton,
is truely an elegant building, and when once
completed will not be surpassed in the States.
There are many other permanent improve
ments going forward, that help to make Sac
ramento what she is bound to be, the hand
soonest city in California.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

TWELVE PoUNDs.-Macumber &Co, clean
ed up their sluices last Sunday and washed
out twelve pounds of pure gold, less four
ounces. Wouldn't a sight of that painful
make Wall street brokers' mouth and eyes
omen
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

SrAGING.-Last Thursday we went from
this place to Sacramento, via. jackson, on
one of Charley Green's fine stages This
gentleman is one of the pioneer stage men in
California, and knows how to meet the wants
of the travelling public. His horses and
coaches are of the very best, and his drivers
are gentlemen who understand their bust
ness, and are courteous and obliging, and use
every endeavor to make their passengers
comfortable while riding with them.
To Mr.. Hurd, who drives from Jackson to
Sacramento, we are indebted for favors ex-
tended to US. Mr.. H. is gentleman, and
ever attentive to his business.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

The crops in lone Valley never looked
more promising than at this period. The
farmers are now busily engaged in harvest
ing their small grain, which promises an a.
bundant yield
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28


CoURr lNcIDENT.-At the session of our
District Court which adjourned last Wednes-
day, German was tried for killing n man
at Fiddletown some six weeks ago, and
found guilty of manslaughter. After the
jury returned their verdict he was under the
impression that he was to be hung, and no
one could convince him to to the contrary.
When called up TO receive his sentence he
was SO badly frightened that it was with diff
fculty he could stand, and he was unable to
speak The Judge proceeded to pass SEN
sentence-remarking that though the prison
er had been indicted for murder, the jury had
found him guilty Of manslaughter only, and he
should therefore sentence him to three years
in the State Prison. SO completely surpris-
cd was the prisoner that he sprang forward
and exclaimed, 81 60 five years, / go five
years. 1t is needless to say the Sheriff had
some difficulty to restore order in the court
room
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28
VOLCANO,
NEr. H. II. Fisner,

SATURDAY MORN, JUNE 2sth, 1856
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CoMPLETED.-Mr. Mahoney has completed
the pastering Of his new theatre. The room
is eighty feet deep and forty-ive feet wide,
and fourteen feet high, and is well furnished
with comfortable seats and the stage is large
enough for ordinary theatrical representa-
tions. No finer concert room can be found
in the interior of the State
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

SoDA.--This pleasant and healthy beyer.
age, Of superior kind, can be procured at
the Drug Stare Of Messrs. Morrill,, corner of
Main and jackson streets. They have erected
fountain on an entire new plan, and the
soda they offer is preferable TO that kept in
bottles. Call on them when you are thirsty.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

Is our authorized agent in San francisco, for
procuring advertisements, and transacting other
business
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odd Fellows, Celebration.


On the Gath instant, the Odd Fellows of
Volcano celebrated their Second Anniyersa-
ry in very appropriate manner. A large
number OF visiting brethren from the sur
rounding camps were present
At 2 o'clock, p NJ a procession was form.
ed at the new theatre and proceeded to Jack
son street, where they were Joined by the
Masonic Fraternity of this place, and moved
onto the Empire Hotel, where large delega-
tion OF ladies were added to the procession,
aud the whole, headed by the Volcano Band.
passed through Main rect to the intersec-
ton of Consolation street. and out Consola-
ton street to the grove prepared for their
reception After the large congregation
were seated, Rev. c. King addressed the
Throne of Grace in fcrvent PRAYER, and at
the conclusion, Mr.. r. Della Tore, of San
Francisco, was introduced, and delivered a
beautiful and appropriate address. He con-
graduated the Order on its aourishing con-
dltion throughout the State, and particularly
in Volcano. He spoke at some length in
defence of Odd Fellowship-explained its
objects, and concluded by paying the Mason
lc Fraternity very fattering compliment
After this, Judge Cook delivered short
address on the part of the Masonic Fraterni-
ty.
During the delivery Of the speeches, all
present paid the strictest attention. The
entire proceedings at the grove were con-
Quoted in an admirable manner, which re-
fleets much credit on the committee of mr.
rangements.
After the delivery Of the addresses, the pro-
cession reformed and returned to town, where
it was dismissed in appropriate manner
In the evening large and gay throng as
sembled at the Eagle theatre and joined in
the giddy dance. The hall was handsomely
decorated with evergreens and the regalia
and insignia of the Order, and presented
very beautiful appearance
AI que CLOCK, A NJ, the party repaired |
to the Empire Hotel, where superb supper
awaited them. Every deicacy of the
season was there in profusion, and nothing
was wanting to please the palate of the most
fastidious. Messrs. Barnes & Tarbell de-
serve credit for their liberality.
Supper being over, the party returned to
the ball and kept up the dance until Old Sol
showed his face above the top of the Sierra
Nevada, and admonished them that it was
time to cease.
Throughout the entire day and night every
thing went along smooth and pleasant No
noise, no intoxication nor the slightest Incl
dent occurred to mar the festivities.
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q Esirk
N. Ill. SkitIlnore.

Are our authorized Agents in Sacramento, for
procuring advertisements &c.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28
Gr. Henry :. Ryan,

Is our authorized agent at Fiddletown, for pro.
curing subscriptions advertising and job Work
1zS-HANFoRD d WlLDMAN are agents at Sutter
for procuring subscribers advertising and job work.
Orders left with them will be promptly attended to-
msg- Mr. GEORGE LoyELAND, of the News Depot,
Indian Diggings is our Agent for that camp
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-28

Telegraph Operator jackson, is our authorized
agent. Orders for Job Work. Advertising ana
Subscriptions will be promptly attended TO.
Washington sentinel., 1856-05-15

strength at the North,--so the greater doubt it
throws upon the South, the larger draught is
necessary at the North. As the Union is ad-
voeating General Pierce's pretensions and is
trying to show how weak the Democracy is at
the South, and therefore, how great is the
draught on Northern Democracy, the sequitur
is, that General Pierce, with the whole of the
South cannot show a certainty at the North,
yet if you leave the amount at the North inde6-
mite, he is the very man to supply the deficiency.
General Pierce has charge of the patronage at
the NORTH, according to his promise, which
will be found in another column, he gave the
official patronage to Free-Soilers, and gave
them liberty to oppose the Kansas Bill Let
the succeeding elections tell the tale. He lost
every Democratic Northern State without ex-
ception.