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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
SPIRIT ~ RAPPINGS ?
FOUNDED or rAcrs.-BY ELIZA LOGAN

FOUNDED or FACrS.-BY ELIZA LOGAN.
We embarked on the good steamer Alex
Scott, on Wednesday, at 5, P. ~, February
1856 We found ourselves on the following
Wednesday, at g. a. NJ, at the Bluff City
Memphis A carriage was announced to be
in readiness for us, and we drove speedily to
the Worsham House. On arriving at the
hotel drowsy inquiries were made as to our
apartment Mine host and good friend Mr.
Worsham, had room No.ll prepared for u.s.
Satisfactory information being given as to
the safe disposition of six large trunks, of
which lady not hundred miles from this
sheet of paper is the proprietor, preparations
were soon made for bed.
Myself and mother had lain down to pleas
ant dreams, or in that hope when suddenly
three loud raps were heard.
started up. Angels and ministers of
grace defend us 7 What is that | list
ened for a moment; there was no further
sound, and So with laudable pshaw,
again addressed myself to sleep.
But scarcely were my eyes closed when the
same sounds. rap, rap, rap were distinctly
heard again. ] sprang up again, and each
particular hair stood on end Again | list
ened, and again all was silent; and, not like
90 alarm or disturb my mother, who was weary
from the fatigue of long journey, and whose
partial deafness had prevented her from hear
ing the raps, ] resolved to think no more Of
it, and SO for a third time | made an effort at
repose But upon the instant the sounds
were repeated, rap, rap, rap louder than
ever, which brought my mother aud myself,
with one bound from opposite couches, in the
middle of the floor, and with simultaneous
exclamation Of Mother ? Eliza 7 did you
hear noisep 4 did, and added mentally,
repeated noises. What was itr said my
mother i can't imagine, said L.
We looked cautiously around the apart
ment with the aid of the faint rays OF an
expiring star candle, but discovering nothing,
we gazed rather stupidity at one another and
with mutual 'pshaw 7 the room being again
entirely silent, we each repaired to our re-
spective beds. Being very somnolent when
first retired, and being now quite wide
awake, reproached myself with my former
want Of piety, and commenced my devotions,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
A. B. II o Y, NJ. D.
Dentist.

EegS-7sa, Permanently located in Volcano,
NvA having a comfortable and convenient
'l1II-J Office, with all the necessary lstru-
ments, Tools and appliances, will do any kind of
verk that pertains TO the profession OF Dentistry,
~ manner which shall give entire satisfaction, or
ne money refunded,
Artificial teeth inserted on Gold Plate or Pivot,
as the case may require. Teeth plugged with Pure
cold, or extracted. Children's Teeth regulated
when necessary; and all diseases of the GUNS, (tbe
most Of which is called scuryy of the Gums,) cured
or NO PAY. Choroform administered If desired.
Gs'- Terms reasonable -sys9
oct u 3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
A Faithful Friend.

Oh, tell me, mother-thou art kind.
Let me no longer range,
But tell me in what spot to find
a friend that will not change.
I've ask'd the silver stream that winds
Where waving willows weep
And DER its banks the wild rose twines,
And early violets creep.
I've asked the bird that sweetly sings
Beside our humble cot,
To bear me on its tiny wings
To find that happy spot.
I've asked the little flow'rets blue,
That bloom beside the brook
To whisper through their tears OF dew,
And tell me where to look.
I've ask 'd-but stay a gentle voice
Steals softly to my ear;
1t bids my lonely heart rejoice,
And dries the falling tear;
II tells me that kindlyreye,
Whene'er kneel in prayer,
Looks on me FROM the stormy sky.
And shields with tender care;
II bids me seek that distant home
Where angel voices blend
In praise, before that lofty throne,
To find faithful friend.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

" How do you like the character of st.
Paul? asked person of his landlady one
day, during conversation about the old saints
and apostles. An, he was good, clever
old soul, ] know-for he once said, you
know, that we must eat what is set before us,
and ask no questions for conscience sake
always thought | should like him for u
boarder.'
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

INUNDArEG WDow-Many curious
cases are tried in the London police courts.
In one Of them an action was brought to re-
cover damages for freezing and drowning
the plaintiff, a merry, portly widow, in her
bed The plaintiff declared upon oath that
after she retired for the night, on one of the
coldest nights Of winter, and was comforta-
bly, dreaming of her poor dear departed hus-
band, she was suddenly awakened by a tor
rent of dirty water, which, pouring through
the cealing of her apartment, tore off the
plastering, and descended in such quantities
as actually to wash her out of her bed, al
most drowned, upon the hoorl An immense
tank, belonging to a brewer who occupied
the floor above had burst, and filled her room
with its iee-cold contents to the depth of
nearly two feet--destroying her bed, her bon
net, and several other articles of wearing APP
parel The Judge rendered verdict of fifty
dollars for the plaintiff, and costs to be paid
by the defendant.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
NOTICE.

a messing of the stockhoniders of the Vol
VaI.caano cano Water and Mining Company, held in
tlsatal D the following members were unanimously
''VV'ed Trustees and Officers:
L TRUSTEES
, Z; u; Harris, NJ. W. Gordon. ]. G. Sbiuman. ]
= Farley Geo Muneton
n N -, OFFICERS.
o. hAhklS, Pres. Treas and Cent Supt
va. GEO. MuNcToS. Secretary.
req q lsae febl6-l7;ly.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
L.. =. scott,

xOLCANO BOOT AND SHOE STORE,
10y RESPECTFULLY informs the eiti
AGiTW zens of Volcano and vicinity that
sS-zzsssAA&Ahe has large assortment Of
nVots as and Shoes on hand, which he will dispose
VI ou lhe most reasonable teams.
on hand.
,,i am also prepared to manufacture Boots to
''Sr; we warrant all work done by us.
r,anul D.--All kinds of repairing done in suitable
CAIN C,I1er and at the shortest notice GIVE EN- A
jan 10 "a,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
.JUpeE GoULD Of the Ulster county NY

JUICE GoULD, of the Ulster county, n. Y,
Court, has decided that a married woman
committing theft or other crime, in the pres
ence of her husband, is not to be considered
party to the offence. The husband, having
authority over the wife's actions, is alone
responsible, and a magistrate committing a
woman under such circumstances is liable to
an action for false imprisonment.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

A PAIR Of Irshmen, who were recently tray-
cling towards the Iron City, came upona mile
board standing by the way-side, with this
inscription upon it 43 Miles from Pitsburg.'
Supposing it to be a tombstone, one of them
gently tapped the other upon the shoulder,
and said, Tread lightly, Jammy, here lies
the dead--43 years ould, an his name is
Miles, from Pittsburg'
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

DISTINGUISHED DEATHS or 1855.-In the
four column list of the past year, published in
the New York Herald, we find the following
names: Ex-Goyerners, IIannegan and John
son, of South Carolina o. S. Senator Moses
Norris, of New Hampshire; John s. Barbour
the distinguished Virginia statesman and pol
itician; Hon. Luther Severance, of Maine;
Bishop Capers. Of the M. Il. Church; Judge
John G. Spencer, OF New York; Judge S. s.
Wilde, of Mass. Col. Francis X. Huger, of
South Carolina, famous for his romantic
attempt to rescue Gen Lafayette from the
prison of Olmutz The obituary of distin-
guished men in Europe far exceeds thatin the
United States the past year We mention
the following: Nicholas, Emperor Of Russia;
Lord Raglan, commander of the British for
ces in the Crimea; Joseph Hume, the great
commoner; Don Carlos, the famous Spanish
"Pretender" Parry the Arctic explorer;
Lord Robertson, distinguished Scotch jurist
Lord Erskine, an eminent orator; JAS. S.
Buckingham, an eminent author; Admirals
Harper and Lloyd of the British Navy; Co
unit Mole, great French General. To the
foreign obituary may be added Selim Pacha,
head General of the Turks; Gen Arista, late
President Of Mexico, and Samuel Rogers, the
poet
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

The estimabIe wife of the Rev. Mr.,
having been recently invested with joy and
responsibilities of maternity, received con-
gratulatory visit from a friend who resided in
the neighborhood, and who after the usual
common-places, asked, of course, to see the lit
tie stranger just at this moment servant
chanced to go through the apartment, bear
ing in her arms an infant Of light complexion,
but slave of the master born nevertheless
which our friend, mistaking it for the babe
she was SO anxious to behold, proceeded
forthwith to admire, and turning to the nva-
lid mother, exclaimed Mrs. 4, you have in
deed cause to be proud and happy; "what a
sweet babe, heavenly creature and so stri-
kingly like the parson~ 1t is said that the
parson, though frequently abored with to the
end, has never been able to discover the precise
point at which the laugh should properly
come in
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

PRETTY GooD.-A Philadelphia paper says
that the Costa Rcan authorities, hearing that
the advance guard Of Walkers invading army
is to be composed Of New York recruits, in
tend securing the services of platoon of the
efficient police of that metropolis, believing
that a sight of these early conquerors of the
volunteers will strike the liberators with an
accustomed panic
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

IT IS singular fact that a woman cannot
look from precipice of any magnitude with
out becoming instantly dizzy. But, what is
still more singular, the dizziness departs the
very moment somebody puts his arm around
her waist to keep her from falling.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

TEARS THE Dew OF THE SouL.-The tear
itself often glows like diamond on the
cheek where the rose and lily blend. Its
moral beauty as perfect daguerve Of com
passion and beneyoence, is still greater 1t
shone thus on the saviour's cheek at the tomb
of Lazarus and when he wept over Jerusa-
lem 1t still shines in his disciples in their
missions Of mercy. There are indeed, tears
of deceit like those fabled of the crocodile
Let them pass None but a fallen angel
would gather them up. There are tears OF
gratitude, of joy. They sparkle like the
morning dew.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

TEMPTING OFFER-An advertisement in an
exchange paper reads as follows:
"Stolen, a watch, worth a hundred dol
lars. If the thief will return it, he shall be
informed where he may steal one worth two
of it, and no questions asked"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

THAT human being is queer individual
He works, cheats, forgets God, makes for
tune, retires, and the very next day he meets
the king of spades" who plays the apoplexy
upon him, and ''rakes him down." for ever.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

"A FRIEND Of mine," said Erskne, "was
suffering from continual wakefulness; and
various methods were tried to send him
asleep, but in vain. At last bis physicians
resorted to an experiment which succeeded
perfectly: they dressed him in watchman's
coat, pnt a lantern into his hand, placed him
in a sentry-box, and-he was asleep in ten
minutes
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
4FuE wIr.

True wit is like the brilliant stone
Dug from Goleonda's mine;
Which boasts two various powers in one,
To cut as well as shine.
Genius like that, If polished right,
With the same gifts abounds.
Appears at once both keen and bright,
Aud sparkles while IL wounds.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

THE Boston Post infers that the millennium
must be near at hand, because day or two
since the inspector of long aud dry measures
in Baltimore. Md, cut full quarter of an
inch from yard stick, in use at dry goods
store in that city, being that much too long!
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

GREEN Fly UroN PLANTS Many ladies,
and not a few greenhouse men, are troubled
sadly with the green fly (aphidesl upon gera-
NUNS, roses &c. One pint of coal tar pour
ed into a common water pail filed with wa
ter, and stirred up then allowed to settle, and
the water used for Swinging the plants, will
be found efectually in destroying them, and
much less annoying than smoking with to-
bacco.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

A PIoUs old negro, who lived in region
where the people were in the habit of get
ting religion every time new minister came
around and losing it again before the next
quarterly meeting, was once asked how he ac-
counted for these facts in accordance with
his belief in the doctrine Of the final saliva
tion of all true believers. He replied
" When the people gets religion themselves,
they are mighty apt to lose it as quick as
they got it; but when religion gets them, it
takes hold and holds on and never lets 'em
go until it takes em clean up to heaven"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

A LATE Illinois paper contains the announ-
cement of the marriage of r. w. Wolf to
Mary Lamb "The wolf and the lamb shall
lie down together, and little child shall lead
them"-poco tempo
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

A YOUNGER sister Of the respected Mrs
Partington wishes TO know what right AHny
Domini has to have her name printed on the
blank leaf Of Polly Glosfs Bible
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

"YoU MUsr DE HAPPY Such was the
expression Of gentleman made TO friend
at his residence, while both were gazing upon
a broad domain the possession of the person
addressed "Happyl" was the response,
"happyl OIL no, | am not, for | have no
little boy to brake the glass" He had been
blessed with bright-eyed little angel-angel
to that household, atleast-but its spirit thus
early had sped away to the mansion of the
blessed
OH what an expressive sentence was that
-" | have no little boy to break the glass .
He had been happy-truly happy while his
little one was with him. The hours sped
lightly by, and no care or trouble seemed to
rest for a moment in that household Twas
hard-very hard, to part with one so dear
to them The almost breaking hearts refused
to be comforted in the hour of their affliction,
for their bright star of hope had gone to rest,
and although possessed of wealth, surrounded
by everything that affiuence could command,
still the father was not happy, because his
little one had gone upon that long journey
from whence there is no return.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

BY the ancient laws of Hungary, man
convicted of bigamy, was compelled to live
with both wives in the same house. As a
consequence. the crime was exceedingly rare
in that country.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

'eWhat is the reason" said one Irishman,
that you and your wife are always disagree
ingp
Because" replied Pat, 1--WE are both of
one mlnd-she wants to be master and so
do
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

You may stroke the fur the right way for
years, and hear nothing but purring; but ac-
cidentally tread on the tail, aud all memory
of former kindness is obliterated
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

JAKE said an old farmer one day to bis
mower, do you know now many horns there
are in dilemma"
"No,7 replied Jake, but | know how
many there are in quart of whisky"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

So MANY stories are now told of the Hard
Shell Baptsts, that we publish none but those
which are vouched for by responsible names
like the following:-One of the preachers
was holding forth ON the end of time, and
as there had been greatnumber of shooting
stars not long before, he drew bold illustra-
tion from that striking. phenomenon.
" My brethren, you have often wondered
what was the meaning of them shooting stairs.
1t was this, my brethren; When the Lord he
saw the stairs was too thick and close together
like, he took the magnesia of attraction, or
the traction of qualification, if yon please to
call it by the vulgar name, and he shook 'em,
and shook 'em-ah, and thined 'em out-ah, and
left only the sound ones-ah' Then leaning
over the desk, and lowering his voice to a
confidential tone, he continued: Thus, my
friends, win it be in the end of the world
The Lord win apply the magnesia of attrac-
ton to the meetin' folks, and shake 'em about,
and thin em out and the only stairs left in
the fundamental galaxy of his glory will be
the good old Baptist stairs"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

THE bird cannot sing its vernacuar song
in cage nor can lion be himself in a
menagerie. So genius cannot utter its native
soul when cramped in creed, and conven-
toualities
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

LIFE spent without any fixed aim is aptly
compared by an old poet, to " throwing buck
cts into empty wells, and growing old Ia
drawing nothing up
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
-H'7=a- =7-'-7-asH '1iH-'
PAY UP!

|'HOSE indebted to the firm of Tebhs & johnson
apr IS 26-dh TEBBS q JOHNSON
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

SENATOR Upham thinks the best way TO
cure man of consumption, is to send his
pysician to the Legislature. Not a bad hit.
that.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

Ar what time of life may man be said
to belong to the vegetable kingdom! When
experience has made him sage
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
Statutes of 1850 I

VA HOEVER has the copy belonging to the un-
=, dersigned will confer favor by returning
we same Immediately
TEBBS & JOHNSON.
nov l6
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

REFoRMATIoS-LastS Sunday we happened
to be present at Miners Meeting, held at
Jackass Flat, when there were not less than
six or seven hundr, men gathered together,
from different sections of the country; and to
our surprise, we did not see a single one Of
them intoxicated or drink drop of liquor,
although there were several ''lightnen" shops
in the vicinity. After this who will say that
the cause of temperance is not progressing.-
Shasta Courier.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
lob PRINTING.
Geo. IA. smith, VI. ID.

pHYsICIa.N AND SUR @ d ON.
r,,tcr at uoy & Smiths Drug Store, Main ST.,
{ voIcano. Residence on the alley, in the rear
0' NIB Sng The books of the late firm OF Go9dn & x
"a ~ con he found at my office. Persons indebted
piIl do we'll to call and settle
feh22.ls:tf
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
-
II. FE. PAWLING,
BANK EXCHANGE.

n THE REAR OF DIR. MUNcKToN's DRUG STORE,
HAS received new stock of choice Wines, Bran
l. dies and Cigars. Main street Volcano
SMITH a. YOUNG.
oct q IA ly
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

Horse THIEF KILLED.-Some weeks since
Mr. Turner of French Camp had fine mare
stolen which he advertised at the time. A
few days since Mr. William C. Deputy,
in passing through Tulare county, had mule
stolen. He followed the suspected thief, in
company with four other persons, and, coming
up with him, he showed fight. One of the
party fired upon him, with gun loaded with
buck shot, which lodged in the abdomen, In
ficting fatal wound. Before dying he
gave his name as f. j. johnson, and sub
seqently the stolen property was identified
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

If He CAN.-Eyery man ought to get
married-if he can.
Every man should do his work to suit his
customers--if he can.
Every lawyer should tell the truth, some.
tmes-if he can.
Every man ought to mind bis own busi-
ness and let other peoples alone---if he can.
Every man should take a newspaper, and
pay for it-without the least shadow of
mistake.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
w. AVER, VI. ID.

om,. tyo doors South of the Empire Hotel.
ulnSg Ioz qy
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07

ExTRAoRDINARY AcoIDENT.-Tw brothers
by the name of Berry were accidentally injur-
ed at Columbia Hill on Tuesday The facts,
as near as they can be gathered, are as follows:
One of the brothers had his leg broken at the
knee, by the cayeing of bank The other
ran to Cherokee for surgical assistance. On
his return, tree was aceidently felled upon
him, fracturing his skull, and limb Of the
tree took his nose entirely off Drs Wyatt
and Randall attended upon the unfortunate
men The fracture at the knee of one broth
er is reported to be very unusual one, but
not dangerous. The injuries Of the other are
supposed to be mortal. Nerada JonrnaL
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-06-07
Small Things.

Who dares to scorn the meanest thing,
The humblest weed that grows,
While pleasures spread its joyous wing
On every breeze that blows!
The simple flower that hidden blooms,
The lowest on the ground,
Is lavish of its rare perfumes,
And scatters sweetness round.
The poorest friend upholds part
Oflife's harmonious plan;
The weakest hand may have the art
To serve the strongest man;
The bird thai highest, elearest sings
To greet the mornings birth,
Falls down to drink, with folded wing,
Loves rapture on the earth.
From gems too small for mortal sight
Grows all things that are seen,
Their floating particles of light
Weave natures robe of green;
The notes that I'll the sunny rays
Build ocean, earth and sky
The wondrous orbs that round us blaze
Are notes to Deity.
Life, love, devotion, closely twine
Like tree, and flower, and fruit
They ripen by power divine,
The man who would be truly great
Must venture TO be small
On airy columns rest the dome
That shining circles all.
Small duties grow to mighty deeds,
Small words to thoughts of power;
Great forests spring from tiny seeds.
As moments make the hour;
And life -howe'cr it lowly grows,
The essences to it given,
Like odor from the breathing rose,
Floats evermore to heaven.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-07-04
From the Sandusky Register.
a LYRIC FOR THE TIMES.

Prom the Sandusky Register.
LYRIC FOR THE TIMES.
YeRgeaaes is mine, riH repay, saith the Lord"
Heard We that fearful wall, my brothers?-
Heard We those freemen Shrek?
List to the hurrying gale, mothersl
For il sweeps from the pallid check
And the blood-staincd veSmens Of brother and sonl
And it bears on its pinious the sound Of the gun
From the red plains of kanSaSl The first battle is won
By Freedoms assassinsi-and low on the plain
Lie your brothers and fathers and that slain
BY the minion Of fnOUGLAs-5Gse Stare Of sLaUe!
Who, seated in power, digs Libcrty's gravel
"Bush We in shame, my brothers!
Deep crimson be your cheeksi
Wear We the darkened veil, mOthersI"
('Tis our WASHINGTON that speaks y
ooh! had but dreamed ere passed from the earth,
That nv native land, which to FREEDOM gave birth
(ihdt priceless behest 20 the pioneers hedrth!)
Ohl had hut known that my country could breed
Such traitorOus wretch false fate hath decreed
To rule nation for this damning hourl-
A fool and madnaH!-untitted for pOwerl-
I'd have wept for my country have bushed for fame
And prayed that oblivion might rest on my namel
"But arouse you still, nv brothers!
Grd on the sword and shield
Nor longer the veil, mothers,
For that traitors doom IS sealed
Heavens legons bear witness to your long tried worth
in enduring! NOo rise! SUeep The horde from hearth
And sheGthe your s10r Stare bredthes earhi
And deal to your traitor some punishment fell,
To fOreshadOw the tOents that shall Pierce him in He'll
Enpeach him! PEACH HINii Let the Of the world
No longer at "ARyOLD the traitor" be hurledl
This page in your history-nOw darkening fast,
Marks that bGckest of traitors. AMERICAS LAsTil-
ArOuse ye, my brothersl kiRdLe Libertys fires
And prone yourselves oOrthy the blood Of your sres,
-Such-such is the warning from WAsHINGTONs gravel
Who would turn 'the deaf ear" he is fit for slavei
sANDUsKY, May 81, 1856. Ink.