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Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05

 PRESTON S. BROOKS died at Browns Hotel, only few days since, of quincy, about twenty minutes before seven. He had been sick but a very short time, and to the latest moment neither his friends nor himself anticipated . fa- tai result. In the morning of the day ofhis death he was seized with a choking spasm, which was soon relieved, and on the return of the par oxysm recourse was had by Dr. Boyle, to salt and water, the drinking of which was followed by the conyulsions of which he died. Just be- fore his death he was sitting up in bed, his colleagues, Orr, Mcqueen, and Keitt, and his medical attendants, Drs. Boyle and Hall being present. He breathed his last in the arms of Mir. Mcqueen.
 The deceased leaves wife and four or five small children, none of whom have been in the city of Washington during the session. They are now residing on Mr. Brooks plantation in South Carolina. whither it is intended to trans- init his corpse. The undertaken, however, was not able to furnish coffin long aud large enengh---the most ample metallic coffin being only six feet four inches in length, whereas the deceased required one no less than six feet six inches long. He says that Mr. Brooks is tile largest framed man who ever diedsin Washing ton. The consequence is that mahogonY cof- fin lined with lead had to be prepared, which will be ready tomorrow morning, when the body will be sent to South Carolina,
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05
Dr. Kane.

When this wonderful man had just buried one of his devoted companions Christian Ohlsen and stood surveying the vast ocean of ice, which stretched 1900 miles between him and a civilized settlement. he thus wrote:
 Two hundred and fifty nine years ago. William Parents chief pilot of the States General of Hol- land-the United States of that day-had wintered on the coast of Nova Zcmbla, exploring the north ernmest region Of the Old Continent as we had that of the New. His men, seventeen in number broke down during trials of the winter, and three died ; just as of our eighteen, three had gone He aban- doned his vessel as we had abandoned ours took to his boats and escaped along the Lapland Coast We had embarked with sledge and boats to attempt the same thing. We had the longer journey and more difficult before He lost as we had done cheer full companion by the wayside and as I thought of this closing resemblance in our fortunes also my mind left but part of the parallel complete Barents himself perished
 It is painful to think, that after all Dr. Kaye has endured, this fearful foreboding is quite likely to prove true-that he whom no danger could intimi- date. no obstacle overcome-who with resolution unparalleled in the history of explorers. survived two winters amid the frozen night of the North Pole, and then carrying with him sick companions too weak and scurvy paralyEed to sit in upright position, crossed the Northen oceans in an cpen boat, and gave back to the world all his party save tkree, is probably about to pass into that unknown ocean which plummet has never sounded. or bird or floating seaweed ever swept over. If now amid the delights of homc-hi' country proud to do him hon or-he is to be called away, we doubt nct he will so sustained and consoled by that faithful reliance upon Him, whom he called upon in his calamities and who never forsook him. But long, long after his departure when children who now hang upon his marvellous exploits, shall have grown silver hairs<a -sssaIl his memory survive; but not like those whose iaurels soon tarnsll in the history of blood and whose sword blades arc eaten by rust of war. Patient in suffering, courageous in danger,
 discriminating and udieous in his executive capaci- ty, he stands forth the hero and the marvel of
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05
The Death of Brooks.

The sudden demise of this man recalls to mind most wildly all the detail of that fearful tra- gedy wherein he brutalized hismcmory Neverthe- lcss be from us to cast aspersons upon his ash es or to alinde to act of his brief career which might wound the feelings of his friends; for, mar vellous as 1t seems, he had his friends. Would however, that common decency possessed some of these-stll more for the sake of the human family, common sense. s...
 Scarcely were the ashes of the man cold. before MT Savage of -, rose to pronounce an eulogy up on the man, and in his hatred of the North, pro- nounced one of the most fendish acts on record a valiant and praise worthy deed Poor fool we pity you. Would to Heaven, you could have passed one season under the tuition of New England school- mistress! She would have taught you better than this-at ioast good manners and the common de- cencics due to society.
 more disgusting exhibition of a vile and vim dctive spirit, never exhibited. than this en- deavor to thrust into the teeth of the North the surance of continual hatred. To introduce before the House which had indignantly condemned the act, partaking of crime which world had risen up to condemn--to insult the feeble wreck of one of Earth noblest sons by goatins over the deed which had crumbled the tower to the dust-to insult the me-
 ofy of weak and crring brother by parading again before the world the history of his crimc-O how unjust, how gross! Learn manners-pray, learn manners, Mr Savage. Go to your wife, daughter. if you havs one if not, to some enslared girl on your plantation and she will teach you at least the vulgar nsag-s of common decency.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05
TIE CousrrusSrs OF CENTRAL AmsRI-

Tas CONSTITUENTS OF CENTRAL AMBRI- CA. The five Central American States in which our fibusters mean {" to extend the area offreedom, cover 155, GOO square miles. and have an aggregate population of over two millions. Costa Rica, the Feast populous, has la6,O00 inhabitants. Near agua is the largest, having 50,G00 square miles, but its population is but 25s,00o. the smallest, with the exception of Costa Ri ca. The population of Guatemala is S55,- 600; San Salvador, 396,090; Honduras 357,000. In, Nicaragua the population is thus divided l: whites 3o,00o, negroes ls,
 900, Indians s4.OOO, mixed of all sorts 35,Q00. Leon, the largest city Of Vicar agua. which is in possession of the anti, Walker government has 30,000 inhabi- tants; Granada, burnt by Walker because he eonld not hold it, had 12,000; Massaya has 15,000; Managua 13,00O; Oninenda- go l4.000. .-SprmgJfeM RcpuUican.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05
, ,,-.,r,r or ,x hrpo,,rr An aorolit,

APPEARANCE OF AN AERoLITE.-An aerolite of very remarkable character appeared in the Heavens just after sunset, onsthe l6th of Att cust last. which was seen at Marquette, Cop her Harfor, and other places iG the copper re- g.oas of Lake Superior. Its appearaace was that of a ball of fire ot the most dazzsing brlf iarcy, abont half tho diameter of the sun, very high n the heavens, moving towards the. south, attended by roaring or rushing sosnd, ter minating with an explosion. It remained in sight for about 30 seconds. when. it suddenly disappeared, or faded away. j.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05
Our latest accounts from Wash

Our latest accounts from Washington announce very delightful levee at the mansion of the President, where hats and shawls passed off exceedingly we'll from an ante-room. E
 In the Senate-Mr. Wilson of Massachu- sets had presented the petition of the Humane society of Massachusetts, asking Congress to grand s120000 for establish ing and supporting life-boat and mortar stations on the coast of that state. He said that this society was the oldest of the kind in the country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05
RICHES HAVE WISGs.-During the high wittl

Rlcaes HAVE WtsGs.-During the high wid on Thursday last, a dry goods merchant in the North part of the ci.y started fer the Bank to make . deposit, with some three hundred dol lars in bills which he sccidentIy dropped oa the sile walk; when the way the money flew ill his bank book, must have served as q caution for him to be more careful of his bank book, ou a windy day Some of the bills lew at least a quarter of mile; and 2, few of them have not yet been recovered but We learn that he sue ceeded, with tho assistance of his neigLhors, in securing all but twenty or twenty-five dollars.
 Religious Herald.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05

s@" A horrible murder took place in Bond street, N. Y. last Tuesday night the cir cumstances are of the most mysterious charac- ter, suspicion resting. upon the landlady of the murdered man who is e dentist of much repu- tation. It appears he had been secretly mar ried to the woman some time previous. No mnrder since Adams by Colt, has created such a sensation. s-s .....- .-
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05
COUNTY CONVENTION.

Union County Convention will be holden t the Court House in Litchfcld, on Wednesday, the llth day of February next, at F o'clock, M, for the purpose of nominating a Candidate for Sheriff, to oe supported at the next election. Eaeh town will be entitled to twice the number of delegates that they have Representatives in the General As sembly.
 PHILIP $. BEEEE,
 WN. CoTnREN, County Committee
 WM. G. PIERCE,
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05
Guide-B Boards !!
SOMETHING FURTHER ON THE SUBJECT or
 GUIDE.

We have spoken on this subject before, andintend to gay something it again if necessary. 1fLitch- field and the neighbering towns sufeF~a perse- cution and become mulcted in fines for their neglect of the comfort and safety of travellers it shall be fer want of warning. We would not cause needless alarm; but the number of hapess sleighng parties, and of bewildered wayfrers of every sort who have expressed within hearing, desire for vengeance on the neglectfui selectmen, should make our solid men to think solemniy upon their tax lists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05
.spAursH co1s,The Hartford couran

.SPAxIsH CoIN.-T The Hartford Courant advises people who have Spanish quarters that are not defaeed, not to pass them for less thu their real value for old silver, which ie iNenty-five cents, or within a fraction if thai sum. They have taken i6ur Aui00( crossed sq1aetnrs, md found 1their Va Inc, by weight io Id silver, to be kineE z||Ne cents while four quarters not ! saSfxli Rnrn, weighed ninety rhine cents.--
 -platers and silver smiths will u1] F pey about thsir full value.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05

TIE Silk factory owned by P. " Turner, of Hebron, was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning the 18th inst. Loss, $l2, ,00o--in- sured $70O0 at the Etna, Hartford, and Home Insurance Co, of New York. About fifty cases of new silk were saTed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05

the silk facforv at Hebron owned by P. Vi Turner Esq, was burned to the ground. Loss s120 900, in- sured $7 900 at the Etna. Hartford and Home Ins Co, of NY. About forty hands are thrown out of employment. Mr. Turner was preparing to start for meeting with his family, when the fro was dis covered By greatexertions he was able to save tho wheel, and fifty cases of raw silk. He has new factory standiHg near the burned one which he pro. poses to.start AIIy in the spring,
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05

EARIr on ono of the cold mornings of last week, the youngest boy of this office was attracted to a back window, by suppressed groans. Beside a drift of snow, leglimed by the draining of sinks. he discovered human being apparently near his end It early in the day, that few passengers were moving. Some one, however, was found, and they bore him back to the den, from which the evening previous the poor wretch had reeled forth. Why he had not perished, Is mystery. &
 We trust, in tire lack of news which we have, we may be pardoned for noticing this tsu,s accsdat.- Nothing but the non-arrival of the nails could tempt to recaptulate the events of this character which daily in this village shock the name of de- cency Had it occurred, however, in a neighhoring town, or even in one of our cities, we might have venturcda as public journalist, to have pa:ned the eyes of philanthropy and virtue with its disgusting detail.
 And yet. 'tis gslhng to think, that under the very shadow of a Court of Justice, and Sanctuary for the worship of Heaven such deeds arc. permit ted countenanced such dens suffered to exist
 utby and by when the bellshali o for neighbor pesished and by the throstling fingers of shis ds- mon, Rum or stiff and frozen amidst bloody clots shall be found some one we knew as yesterday and knew to weep over as freluenter of theseI village bells. there shall a shudder pass holding high positions in this community.
 z Within stones throw of one another, ! exist Q line of groggeries, in whose pecuniary interst arc
 involved lewdness, mischief and crime to this con- munity Midnight sees streaming out frosn them the lurid light which seems borrowed from their hotter prototype-and he who will offend his nos
 r;ls sufficiently, can find at any hour within their precincts, all C mbinations of mon and beasts, all varieties of color, all stages of debauchery Here reeks forth an atmosphere as lsaihsome and pesti iential as ever aoated the Pulsas of the Five Points-and this too, in the highly respectahle an cient County town of Litchfeld, Conn. We trust our language is sufficiently clear to be eompre- hensied
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-05
( congressional convention.

THE Electors of the several Towns in the Fourti, Congressional District, opposed to the policy of the present National Administration, are requested to sea deegateseq equal to double the number of thei. in the Legislature to Congresson- al Convention, to be held at New Milford, on Wed aesday the 18th day of February next, at one O ock, r. M., f>r the purpose of nominating Cau- didate to be supported to represent said district the XXxvth Congress
 The Trains of Cars are due at New Milford, at lo M and P. NJ. Should either Train be delayed the Convention will not organize until after their arrival
 HEzEkIAH BULKLEY,
 A. J. JAcQUEs, Com. for Fairfield Co., -7 ANDREW NoRrHnor,
 WM- H. PECK,
 January l4, 1857. &t b.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
Sherif,s sale.

X virtue of an order of sale TO me directed, is
Dsued out Cf the Hon. District Court of the Fifth
judicial District, in and for The county of Amador,
on final Judgment and decree rendered therein on
y .ne 18th day Of October, A. ID. 1857, in favor of
william Thompson and against Stephea jerome,
ior the sum of eight hundred dollars with interest
a. the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the LIST
eay sy OF February, 1857. together with the sum of
SSS % costs of suit. have levied upon and seiz-
ed Gu and viii expose to public sale at the door Of
'ae court house, in the town Of Jackson, county of
a@ador, on Saturday, the 10Th day of December,
a. u. 1901, between the hours Of 10 O'Clock, A. Nj.
aud o'clock +. NJ. all the right, title, interest
~ ana claim of the said Stephen Jerome OF, in and to
'ue following described property, to-wit All that
eertain piece or parcel OF land situate and being
~ ~ .he town OF Volcano, county of Amador and
oA'e OF California and forming the northwest cor
ut e 9i National and Jerome streets, and bounded
a. ioiiows; beginning at the lorthwest corner OF
a.u streets, thence running long National street
ulhe'y-one feet, thence back arallel with jerome
~ sIeet nlnetyye feet, thenc parallel with Nation
~ sueet ninety-one feet toI rome street, thence
AOeg Jerome street ninety-f tfeet to the place of
vyslAlng, together with all, d singular the tene-
hHIIns' nereditaments ard ap, urtcnances thernnto
'''ouging or in auywise appcrtaining.
W. J. PAUGH, Sheriff,
a. A. b. ANDREWS, Under Sheriff
Der A. d. 1857.
nov 2s CIV
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
Young America Saloon.

Nam, nearly opposite The foot Of Court street
THIS saloon is stuatedon Broadway, three doors
Il from Water street, in the most pleasant loea-
ton in jackson. The Saloon is large, airy and
at all times cool and the BAR is furnished with the
BEST WINES AND LIQUORS that the country affords
Fancy lee DRINKS gotten up in the best possible
style. Cigars of the best brands and flavor that
can be procured in San Francisco, kept constantly
on hand.
TTrO or THE BEST .lLqRBLE BED
BILLTARDTABLEs in the State, are kept in this saloon
for the accommodation of those who desire to amuse
themselves in this pleasant exercise
Among other important articles not usually found
in the Saloons of California, are the following
leading journals Of the United States and Europe
which are kept expressly for the customers of the
YOUNG AMERICA SALOON.
illustrated Lon ". Y. Herald; Cal. Chronicle;
don News n. Y. Tribune; Alta California;
Bells Life in y. o. Delta; Sacramento city
London; Mo. Republican, Union;
London Punch; Echo due Pa State Journal,
Ballou's Picto- ciic; Volcano Ledger
rial: Spirit of the Anador Scnti-
Boston Journal; Age; mel.
In addition TO the above papers the proprietor
keeps a general assortment of Historical Works
and Magazines.
The undersigned invites his friends and the pub
lie generally to give him CALL and he will promise
to give them the best in town.
GEO. S. STEVENS, Proprietor.
apr % 27-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
sberiT,s Sale.

ID \ virtue of an execution 10 me directed issued
- out of the Hon. District Court within and for
Amador county and State of California, on a judg-
ment rendered therein on the 18th day of October,
A. ID. 1887, in favor Of z. Melody and against b.
f. PendletOn for the rm Of seven hundred and
four dollars and six with interest at the rate
of IL per cent. per N from the 9th day of
June 1856. together wi h $4l 80 costs of suit to-
gether with accrung costs, have levied upon and
seized and will expose to public sale at the door OF
Court House in the county of Amador on Satur-
day. the 2Gtsi day OF December, A. d. 1887, be-
tween the hours Of o'clock, A. NJ. and o'clock
T. NJ, all the right, title, interest and claim Of the
said b. f. Pendleton of, in and to the following de-
county Of Amador and State of California, towit:
That certain property known as the indian Quartz
Property, situated between the waters of Amador
and Sitter Creek, near Amador City, and consist
ing OF quartz lode adjoining the Herbertville
Quartz Mill Association on the south, thence run
ming northerly one thousand and eighty feet; a
quartz mill of twelve stamps driven by water pow
er; boarding house, blacksmith shop, carpenter
shop, and barn contiguous thereto
ALSO-That certain property known as the
Spring Hin Quartz Property, situated near ANA
dor City, county of Amador and State aforesaid,
and consisting of quartz mill of % stamps,
known as the Spring Hill Quartz Mill, and the ma
chnery attached thereto: Also, the quartz vein or
lode commencing at the middle Of Amador Creek,
near said village of Amador running thence south
erly $40 feet TO a stake, making the south line of
the claim, and comprizing seven quartz claims
Given under my hand, this 9Th day of December,
A. d. 1857.
w. J. PAUGH, Sheriff.
By A. B. ANDREWS, Under Sheriff.
dec 7-4w
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
"Centre StOre,''
At the Junction of Main and Jackson Sts.,
VOLCANO.
FRED. IANOCHE

T the fre-proof cement building, located as
"A above, begs to announce to the old customers
and the public in general that he has purchased
he interest of his partner, and that his stock Of
Groceries, Provisions, Liquors Mining Tools &c, is
now as complete as that of any establishment in
California lie keeps on hand none but articles
ofthe very finest quality; and he is determined
at all hazards, to sell at L0tcer Prices than any
other house.
Hotel.keepers Miners, Diehers, Farmers and
Private Families will do well to call and examine
for themselves BY so doing, they will accomplish
a grand disideratum- iriH sape money
The supply on hand is always complete, so thai
customers may send in their orders at any tint
with full confidence that they will be llled to thel
satisfaction
dec '-5m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
mons.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
Ama,lor County,
Justices Court, Township No. 3, before Justice
John Dobe.
The People of the State of California, to CHAS
HOLLOWAY, Greeting:
V0U are hereby summoned to appear before the
| Undersigned, at hsofice in Volcano, in Town
ship No 3, on the 18th day of December. A. d. 1857
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. to answer unto the complaint
C. c. Nelson, who sues to recover the sum Of fifty
three dollars and fifty cents for water sold and de-
lyered to yoe at your special instance and request,
when uderient will be taken against you for the
above amount, with costs and damages, If you fail
to appear and answer.
70 the Sheriff or any Constable Of said county
Make due service and return hereof.
Given under my hand, this 81 day Of December
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
MoicI for sale!
A FIRST RATE OPPORTUNITY

A FIRST RATE OPPORTUNITY.
"a MRS. EMSLIE. being anxious to return
laEs to the Atlantic States, offers for sale
a Mrs. Einsiie's Hotel.
situated in the pleasant and foursing town OF
CLINTON. Amador county. The Hotel is com
petely fitted and furnished. with everything neces-
'ary to conduct the business Of hotel keeping-all
the necessary out-houses, well of good water at
the door, aud every other convenience.
The Hotel has good and steady business, and
and the property will be sold cheap. II is rare
opportunity for person with small cash capital.
For particulars, inquire on the premises, or of
T. A. SPRINGER,
Ledger Office, Jackson.
nov % 6-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
JOHN DoBLE,s sastice Of the Peace.

Happearing to my satisfaction that cause of
action exists in favor of the above named plain
ta against the above named Charles Holloway, the
alove named defendant, and that said defendant
cannot be found II is therefore ordered that publi-
cation be made Ia the "Amador Weekly Ledger,
newspaper published in the town OF Jackson, in
sad county, for three successive weeks, and that
aid defendant oe required to answer to said sum
mons on or before the 9Th day Of January, 1858,
at 10 o'clock, M.
JOHN D0BLE,
Justice of the Peece, Township No. ..
dee II s-3w
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
Railroad House.
JAMES THOMPSON, Prophet

"A AnI<O IIlONlI DON,
formerly of Thompson & Haley.
Entrance: As Commercial and 81 Clay streets, San
Francisco.
Restaurant, Isl Floor. Ladies' Ordinary I'd Floor.
rINHIS House has undergone a renovating and
l. cleansing, with new Furniture, Beds and Bed
ding. II is intended by the proprietor to have this
House second to none In this city. Great care has
been taken to select the best Of servants and no ex-
pense VIII be spared to make the weary traveller
comfortable at the Railroad House. The House
will be opened on saturday August lst, 1851.
Capt. John Payne, formerly master of the steam-
er Mountaineer on the Delaware river, and late OF
the steamer New Jersey, on the North River, New
York, will be my Assistant in the management OF
the House.
There has also been fitted up magnificent Bath
Rooms and Hair Dressing Room attached to the ho-
tel which for cleanliness, &c, will not be surpass-
ed by any in the city. Also, Billiard Room and
pool Table The Bar will be stocked with the finest
choice of Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
JAS THOMPSON.
aug 4l-3m