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Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-01

HNRiV NTE Nedical O uce--IIundrcj1 Of thosr who
Il have contracted di-cas" are di-adPointcd OF "a
cure hy not calling ON nr Young at first tie viii
forfeit ANS sun If hr fails 90 CIrr case ihh may
ccnc under hs care ne matter how hong Standing or
affecting. such IA ulcers, tunur' noi'S huhchc-,
vi,utI les on the Ic~ AMI BODY pu7 IN IN" bones aud
nins, wakolulnc--, trembling copper cnl"r"d sorr-
washing Of the hoA"s. c'nic'aijon loss oi nPp''u"
strength uud flesh. n the nose AMI "ar-. lu-- n
hair weak cyes itching humor-, = Many perscn-
a0rr hrus relieved cf AL cNrnh appearances OF
private dl>c4~c. supro-r u l"m-rrs cured. bat after
"A tt,,v months rad they ar" troubled with various
symptom> which they never hld before. and which
lhcN tui is impossible 20 relieve 10 all who arr at-
ncicA in this Why nr. ouus would rjicularly 'rC
on,rncnd trial OF his skill The -ympom4 with which
vou are troubled are caused by alnis IN the houd.
whch sooner or later viii destroy! our health md hap-
pjur-s. Ncprr-on who has ever hai en attack OF any
private cumpnlut should not tail tocoh~ut pr. nlnG
and take few bottles ct his inyalu1bie Purifying
mrtcinc "A they can rest assured hat h"ir blood -
IN "A perfectly pure and healthy condiucn and that
every trace of disease f. removed from The sNstem
Recent cls"s curr in srom Two 10 i've dnSs without
change OF diet hindrance from business, or ne lee.
DIR i e. NotNG.
Ofirc corner Montgomery and caorna streets.
opposite Nrils, Fargo y cos. once hours rom "
a. NJ. to 7. NJ.
Mary-nil'c, June lolh. 1850
1NR. j. G. YOING-DEAe ~lK:-Pira~e send me
II y sumc of the medicines You prescribed ~ my
case have friend here who - troubled in exactly
the same way that wl4. he has nightly emissions
ringing ac-c in his head weak back loss of memory.
and Is generally dchitni'd Re il discouraged and
has not confidence cnough tu enable him 10 call AMI
sro you. told him how was. and that my friends
an said in consumption and thrd.cior. M here
gave ne 40 aud atNi-,.d Dr iu - hpao Ia da. hit
instead of going home called upon you and here
am aS wcIl ~ any ui thr'u, and likely o IN" hong
time vet Wifi .reuth enough to work Wh ihe strong
est OF hrlu Doctor viii send every one To You That
looks 10 me though he needed ply scian 1t shall
not bc my iaul il any one dies Tor want ni medical
! treatment. I viii do all can to keep the afflicted
away from those pests ot society yclcpt professors
and high sounding lllrd men. who, If The Facts were
known are men who rtt their country tor their coun-
try's good. Pubiis This letter. doctor If you wish
and hope some Of those that humbusgcd me, may
see IL aud sleep bad tor one night.
Truly yours. GEO. DANIDSbN.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-09-01

npLANKS-EveIy description Of 'Sus;ic9's Bl hts
- foI. sale sthis Office.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12
Machine Poetry.

We copy the following from one Of our ex-
changes 1t is death blow to all dogrel
rhymesters Read it ye modern poets, and
then weep
Come, Peleg, bring out the machine put
it in order, and let us grind cut few verses
for the benefit of the nation
(Peleg brings out the machine. - Here it
is, at your service, in complete order. = he
commences)
Ny home is on the rolling deep,
spend my time in feeding sheep
And when the waves on high are running,
take my gun and goes cunning.
Hut, tut, Peleg that screw is little to
tight-loosen it little.'-(He loosens it. }
Now commence .5( Peleg turns
Shoots grey ducks in big snake holes,
And drinks gin sling from two quart bowls.
oh, that won't do-grease the wheels
He puts on the grease. - Now propel
-(Peeg turns y
Plunged in gulph of dark dispair
Without wooden shirt to wear.
Hold up hold up that'll never do
the hopper is out of order-driye in that
nail, and try it again. He drives the nail. }
Now let her rip.'-( He turns very fast.)
The thunder roars, the lghtnings fash
And grannys teapot went to smash.
Stop, Peleg, stop-change the concern to
Old Hundred * lie did so, and proceeded /:
Spotty was little dog and just began to crawl,
He lifted up his leg and -
Peleg, Peleg stop, STOP stopl smash
the dad-rated thing into ten thousand pieces
1T amt worth DIME
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

The GIRLS AND THE MAINE LAw.-Quaker
young ladies in the Maine Law States, it is
said, still continue to kiss the lips of the young
temperance men, to see if they have been
tampering with liquor. just imagine beau
tiful young girl approaching young temp
eranee man, with all the dignity of an execu-
tive officer, and the innocence of dove, with
the charge -" Mr. Jones, the ladies believe
you arein the habit,of tampering with liquor,
and they have appointed me to examine you
according to our established rules--are you
willing I"
You must acquesce. She steps gently up
to you, lays hel soft white arm around your
neck ,dashes back her curls, raises her sylph-lke
form upon her tiptoes and with her angelic
features lit up with smile as sweet as heaven,
places her rich rosy, pouty, sweet, sugar, mo-
asses, strawberry, honeysuckle, sun-hower,
rosebud, nectar lips against yours, and (Oh
Jerusalem hold US , busses you, by crack
ey Hurrah for the girls and the Maine
Law, and death to all opposition
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12
THE NEW CALICO DRESS.
BY OLIVER OPTIC.

"I can't afford a new dress, but | want to
60 to the ball. said Jane Cakes
Zone thing is certain-you cannot go
without one" replied her friend, Mary
Trevor.
"How foolish it is to dress ones self like
a doll Why can't we wear the same dresses
to balls that we do to churchp
" 1t is not the fashion"
"But we can make it the fashion. We
hear of calico balls in the city and why not
have them here ~
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

BY META v. FULLER.

A spider was spinning his silver thread
In the midst of a garden of flowers fair
Shrewd calculations he had in his head,
Aud his eight bright eyes looked everywhere
lie saw rose in an emerald nook,
A sweet young thing with blushing cheek,
Timid delight was in her look,
Perfumes, not words, she seemed to speak.
The sunlight nestled against her breast,
With loves first thrill her heart was a-glow,
Dewy pearls bedecked her vest,
And zephyr swung her to and fro.
" That rose shall be my chosen queen
The sweetest queen in all the earhl
The most gorgeous palace ever seen
I'll build to grace her beauty's worth
The spider murmured and straight he went
With wooing words to the smiling flower,
With blush she sighed her sweet assent
To his building her that wondrous bower
With the skill Of a subtle architect,
Easements, beams and floor were laid;
Silvery columns stood erect,
Gold were easement and facade.
Curtains as fair as moonbeams bright
Betwixt the silvery columns CLEAN,
Waving with lustrous light,
Exquisite as a poets dream.
Frescoes gracefully intricate
That human hand could never draft
And all this work elaborate
Was done by one small spiders craft.
His wondrous skill the rose admired
To make him rest from toll she sought:
OF cen miracles she tired,
So silent her lover wrought.
But busily he built and strove,-
No frolc folly could she win,--
At last the splendid web he wove,
His palace shut the young thing in.
But, ah the world was all shut out
The sunshine and her sister flowers
This strange magnifcence about
Could scarce beguile her lonely hours.
She pined for the sunlight and fresh air,
For sight of butterflies and birds,
For dews so cool and trees SO fair,
And the sweet zephyr's murmured words
The spider, glorying in his work,
Sat at the door and kept the key,
Like some old naughty, turbaned Turk
Who SO magnificent ?" said he
But youthful hearts so rich and warm
On splendor cannot flourish WELL
And the poor roses fading form
OF nameless want and woe did tell.
Cold gems instead of dew drops fed,
VIII never nourish loves sweet bloom
Thus, often Thrift, with cunning thread,
Builds palace grand for Beautys tomb.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

The INouIsrrvE YANKEE.-The following
"new edition, with improvements" of an old
anecdote, is exceedingly rich
! A gentleman riding in an Eastern railroad
car, which was rather scarsely supplied with
passengers, observed in seat before him, a
lean, slab-sided Yankee, every feature of
whose face seemed to ask a question; and
little circumstance soon proved that he pos
sessed most inquiring mind" Before
him, occupying the entire seat, sat lady
dressed in deep black; and after shifting his
position several times, and manevering to
get an opportunity to look in her face, he at
length caught her eye.
In affiiction?"
" Yes sir" responded the lady.
Pa-rent2-father or mother?"
No sir" said the lady.
Child, perhaps?--a boy or gal.'
No sir, not child' was the response
"I have no Children
Husband then, 'xpect?n
Yes" was the curt answer
Hum:-cholery? tradin' man, may
be?
My husband was sea-faring man-the
captain of vessel; he didn't die Of cholera
he was drowned"
"Oh, drowned, ehg" pursued the inquisitor,
hestating for brief instant.
"Saye his chia~
Yes the vessel was saved, and my hus-
bands Effects said the widow.
Vas they?" asked the yankee his eyes
frightening up.
I" Pious MANI" he continued
HE was: member of the Methodist
Church"
The next question was little delayed, but
it came:
Don't yeou think you got gre-a-at cause
to be thankful that he was pious man aud
saved his chist?"
81 do" said the widow, abruptly, and turn
ing her head tolook out Of the window The
indefatigable "pump" changed his position,
held the widow by his gittering eye once
more, and propounded Ons more query, in a
| little lower tone, with his head slightly in
inclined forward over the back of the seat;
" Vas yoa calculating to get married agin!
"Sir' said the widow Indignantly, ''you
are impertnentw And she left her seat
and took another on the other side of the
car
" Pears to be little huffyw said the inef
fable bore, turning to our narrator behinc
him: she needn't be mad; didn't want t.
hurt her feelin's. What did they make vol
pay for that umberel you've got in YOU
hand? It's real pooty onep
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12
l.. s. scott.

vxuLUAN0 BOOT AND SHOE STORE,
~ RESPECTFULLY informs the citi
A3FW zens of Volcano and vicinity that
sSas' AXhe has large assortment of
Of on s ana Shoes on hand, which be will dispose
va Tue most reasonable teams
on hand VI 'onoe rinuinso sons'an'iy
D,ioa am also prepared to manufacture Boots to
n we warrant all work done by u.s.
manner ~ Kinds Of repairing done in suitable
CALI anu az the shortest notico GIVE EN- A
jan 10
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12
NOTICE.

"A o messing Of the stockhoniders of the Vol
Volcano !, water and Mining Company, held in
elected r .ne following members were unanimously
''u trustees and Officers:
nm, TRUSTEES
'Af'ey Geo Muncton. i''''@A' y
b. HARRIS, Pres. Yea. o.d c..p s,,,
'''sRo fss :. 1880 ' snIs'1SaSs sss.t'qlS
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

THERE is lawyer down east SO excessively
honest, that he sets out all his flower pots
every night--so determined is he that every
thing shall have its dew
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

And he danced them with her, too, and
needed not the rage and malice with which
his attentions were regarded. In violation
OF the order of arrangements which Miss
Arminta's friends had settled he led her to
supper.
And worse than all, when the ball was
over, he conducted her home, and still worse,
though everybody did not know it, he asked
permission to call and enquire for her health
next day.
Of course it was granted; and Of course
he went. Jane blushed some during his visit;
but she was confused when, as he took his
leave, she felt a generous pressure from the
hand that held hers.
To make long story short, he came every
evening after that said sweet things, pressed
her hand, popped the question, kissed her
blushing cheeks, and - wanted the day
named
The day was named, and the village was
incontinently astonished at the spectacle of
the rich, handsome and gallant Frank Hun
tington leading the poor, but beautiful and
noble-hearted, independent Jane Oakes, to
the alter of Hymen, which was posted for
the time being at the head of the broad aisle
in the village church.
Sam Vincent's sneers mounted to zero and
Frank had occasion to tell him, just before
his marriage, that he was not only snobb,
but even very poor toady.
Mary Trevor was one Of the bridesmaids
She acknowledged that there was a great
deal of virtue and aristocracy in calico.
We need scarcely add that James poor
father and mother are now in the endowment
of every comfort and luxury which great
wealth can procure; and though blessings in
Vulnerable have been showered upon them,
they cannot but realize that good daughter
noble and self-sacrifcing girl, is the great
est blessing of them all, at least on this
earth.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

The man who advertised for wife some
months ago, and obtained one, has put a
weed on his hat to indicate his sorrow at
the defeat of the diroroe bill before the Mas
sachusetts Legislature
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

A RECENT philosopher has discovered a
method to avoid being dunned. How
Howr we hear everybody ask. Never run
in debt
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

The people of Cincinnati are the benefac-
tors Of the human race, for they 'lard the
lean earthn
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

"Git eout you nasty puppy let me alone
or III tell your ma y cried out Sally -
to her lover Jake -, who sat about ten
feet from her, pulling dirt from the chimney
jam.
II arnt techin on you, SAL" responded
Jake
"Well-perhaps you don't mean to, nu her
do you 2"
"No don'tD
Cause you're too tarnal scary, YOU long.
legged lanternjawed, slab-sided, pgeon-toed,
gangle-kneeded owl you, you han't got tar
nal bit of sense get along home with you y
Now, Sal, love you, and you can't help
it and eff you don't let me stay and court
you, my daddy viii sue yourn for that cow
he sold him 'tother day. BY jiago, he said
he'd do it."
Well, look here, Jake-if you want to
court me, you'd better do it as white man
does that thing-not set Of there as if you
thort was pzen."
How on arth is that Sal?n
Why, side right up here, and hug and
kiss me, as if you hand some Of the bone
and sinner of man about you Do you
suppose woman's only made to look at, you
fool you No-they're made for practical
results, as Kossuth says-to hug and kiss
and the like"
Well, said Jake, drawing a. long breath,
"ef | must, | must, for ] do love you,
Sal"
And so Jake commenced sliding up to her
like maple poker going to battle Laying
his arm gently upon SAILS shoulder, we thought
we heard Sal say
THAT'S the way to do it old hoss--that's
acting as a white man orter"
"Oh, Jerusalem and pancakes p exclaimed
Jake" eff this amt better than any apple
sass ever marin made, a darned sight
Crack-e-e buck-wheat cakes and slapjacks
and 'lasses amt no whar long side of you,
Sal Oh, how love you |"
Here their lips came together, and the re-
port that followed was like pulling horse's
hoof out of the mire
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

A GOOD moral character is the first eseen-
tial in man. 1t is, therefore, highly impor-
tant to eudeavor not only to be learned, but
10 be virtuous
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

IN Queen Mary's time square toed shoes
were all the go. Dandies were not allowed,
however, to wear them more than six inches
square.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

FAIrH.-Leaving horse unhitched in the
street when brass band is playing.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

A FRIEND has presented US with the auto
graph of the blacksmith who rivited the
public gaze
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

''How does your horse answer"
II don't know sir, never asked him u
question:
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

PR0BLEM.-
II eight be four, and six be three,
What will the third Of thirty beY
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12
w. HENRY JONES,
'NiN"o'l ,. -
BRIGGS Il AxTELL.

4 TTORNE VS. AT LAM,
JACKSON, AMADoR COUNTY, CAL.
OFFICR-At the Court House.
nov "a 5-ly
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12


CURIosTIEs OF NEwsPAPERDoM.-P.T L. Bon
nehomme, Esq, the manager of the Museum
of Rare Curiosities is anxious to procure
the following:
A map from the Boston Atlas.
A spare spar or two from the Baltimore
Clipper.
Some chips from the New York Post.
A sample Of honey made by the Bosto
Bee
A signal from the Portsmoth Pilot.
Some parings and pealiugs from the Staun
ton Spectator.
An ounce Of quicksilver from the New
York Mirror.
The drum on which st. Louis Reveille is
beat.
The broad seal of the Boston Common
wealth.
The axe used by the Democratic, n G.
Pioneer.
A feather plucked from the wing Of the
Memphis Eagle.
Some of the wire from the Columbia Tel
egraph.
Answer to the Philadelphia Inquirer
A geological specimen Of the New York
Globe
A piece of fringe of the Palmetto State
Banner.
A ray from the Philadelphia Sun, and va
rious other things too numerous to mention.
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12

A FEELING JUDeE.-An individual having
been convicted of capital crime, upon slight
evidence, the judge proceeded TO pass judg-
ment:
Prisoner at the barl-Io on have been
found guilty, by jury Of your own country
men, Of u crime which subjects you to the
punishment of death. You say you are in
nocent; the truth Of that assertion is known
only to yourself and God 1t is my duty to
leave you for execution If guilty, you rich
ly deserve the fate that awaits you; if inno-
cent, it will be qualification to feel that you
are hanged without such crime on your
conscience But in either case you will be
delivered from world of care !"
Volcano weekly ledger. (Volcano, Amador County, Cal.) 1855-1857, 1856-07-12
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JOB PRINTING.

VA are prepared to do Job Printing of erery de-
,,;"n IN a style superior TO any other Office in
.t,'S,'ub %. Southern Mines, and at as fair rates.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-22
MIR. Fillmore.

The Kingston (Tenn.) Gazetteer, Dem
ocratic paper, in its impression of the 18th
inst, speaks of Mr.. FILLMORE as follows:
With reference to Fillmore as man, it is
undoubtedly the best nomination the party
could have made. He is an independent. can
did politician. While he occupied the Presi
dental chair, he tre'o off all sectiOnalism and
administered tie government an accordance acjM
the provisions and spirit Of the constitution
dealing ont eq,t'I handed justice to the North
and TO the South. lie exhibited his nationality
By a toarm and manly support Of tie Compr0-
mise measures. This was his duty; and for
doing it, lie deserves an approving conscience
and the reward Of duty well done.
An admission so frank and manly is
highly credtable. 1t is one of the bright
spots in the gloomy horizon of politics.
Let the Democracy select such man as
FILLMORE as their candidate, and the can
vasS ought to become a generous rivalry,
free from the bitterness and malignity of
spirit characteristic of former Presidential
campaigns.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-22

policy the American convention, its mem
bers and its platform did assault" in spirit
and in act. The country will justify and
support the assault. Public sentiment
which has found voice in the acts of that
convention, will drive the paltering trick
sters from the high seats they have dis
graced.
We think the Union and Amerioan's charge
of inconsistency is refuted. 1t is not in
consistent to heartily and honestly assert
great principle, and with the same hearth
ness to denounce a fragrant perversion of
that principle.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-22
The SIaYerx Question.

Just before the meeting of Congress last
December, Democratic members of the
House of Representatives met in caucus
and adopted resolution, pledging them
selves to maintain and defend the "princi-
pies of the Kansas-Nebraska act" The
adoption of this resolution was hailed by
the Southern Democracy with emotions of
apparently sincere graduation. The old
Stager of the Union and American found in
it cause of exultation, and upon the strength
of it broke forth in strains of felicitation
upon the "permanency of Democracy
In that glowing article, he spoke of the
resolution as "NATIoNAL RESOLUTION, y
"a BOND OF UNIoNl" The editorials in the
Union and american, within the past few
days. make us doubt whether we understand
what it conceives to be the principles of the
Kansas Nebraska act" referred to in this
"bond of union" We, therefore, pen these
lines with view to our own enlightenment.
Will our neighbor inform us whether he
considers the slavery question affected,
either directly or indirectly, by the princi-
pies of the Kansas Nebraska act; or wheth-
er he believes those principles" entirely
"ignore" the slavery question:?
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-22

Ra~Rev. J. L. CHAPLAIN, who is at pres
ent sojourning in our city, in the Patriot
of this morning, invites JAS. NJ DAVIDSON,
ESQ, the Young Irish Orator Of 1852,
to friendly discussion Of the principles Of
the American party. A discussion of this
character, properly conducted, could not
fail 10 be interesting We hope Mr. DAVID
SON may fnd it convenient to take up the
glove which has been thrown at bis feet.
But in the event he fails to do so, We are
sure the public would be pleased to hear
Mr.. CHAPMAN lecture upon the subject Of
Romanism and American principles.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-22
Nick. kum Er Aus.

At a late Democratic meeting in ST.
Louis, Maj. GorrFmED ScGNrHALER acted
as Chairman, and ARTHUR OLsHAUsES was
made Secretary. Phebus, what namesl
How redolent Of sour-kroHtl Is it not
sickening to see intelligent, independent,
high-sOuled Americans, pandering to for
eignism by putting forward, as officers Of
their meetings, creatures with such names
and such principles as by necessity men
with such names must have.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-22

RJ- After reading know Nothingism
as it was and as it is" in yesterdays UnioH
and american, we are inclined to think, if
the author has given the proper meaning to
the word ignore-viz: "tO be igHoranF-
that it is the "word of words" to charac-
terise him. We may spend little ink in
aday or two in proving this-it is hardly
necessary, however, as he has done it him
self
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-22
B@Mr. ARTS BRowN, one of the Inspec-
tors of the Penitentiary, has resigned.
- The nrinters made ns on resterda

IA The printers made us, on yesterday,
give as an extract from the Lancaster Cas-
Democrat, these words: "Will extinguish
the last hope of Southern man to hold
slave property in the new territories, -
this language is our own, the quotation
marks were intended to be placed around
the first portion of the sentence.