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Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
A. b. Ill o Y, NJ. d.
Dentist.

{ IazSs Permanently located in Volcano,
NS-Sy.xs-s having comfortable and convenient
~-uJ-J Office, with all the necessary Istru-
lflls Tools and appliances, will do any kind of
|oFk that pertains to the profession of Dentistry,
. manner which shall give entire satisfaction, or
p money rcfunded..
Artificial teeth inserted ON Gold Plate or Pivot,
,le case may require. Teeth plugged with Pure
|old or extracted Childrens Teeth regulated
hen necessary and all diseases of the GUNS, (the
Pos Of which is called scurvy of the Gums) cured
NJ PAY Chloroform administered If desired
Si1@ Terms reasonable. ~tisN
oct q 3m
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the waist he turned him to the shore, but
his burden was to much for his unrecovered
strength, and they are borne down, down to-
wards the rapids, to be engulphed in which
is certain death. Obi God, they are
within the fatal current Ropes are thrown
toward them in vain. No human arm can
save. For the first time their faces are turn
ed to each other, they SMILE their lips move
and they are buried beneath the turbid
waters. No one Of the four souls were res
cued
The next day the bodies of the lovers,
claspng each other in an inseparable embrace
were washed ashore on bar, far below and
thus united, the two were buried in the same
grave beneath an old oak on the high ground.
Thus perished the guilty and the innocent
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
The Vegetable Kingdom.

Read what Capt JOB Prest in his Won
derful Adventures" says of the vegetable
kingdom.
The term vegetable-sometimes prouounc-
ed vegetables probably derived from the
peculiar long and pointed form of this des-
crption Of esculents hence originally called
vegetables, then wedgetables, and refined
into the present term.
Annual Towering plants resemble whales
as they come up to blow.
Flowers are very warlike in their DISPOSE
ton, and ever armed with pistils.
They are migratory in their habits, for wher-
ever they may winter, they are sure to leave
in the spring, most of them very polite and
full Of boughs.
Like dandies, the coating Of many trees is
their most valuable portion. Cork trees and
boot trees, for instance.
Grain and seeds are not considered danger
ous except when about to shoot
Several trees, like watch dogs, are valued
mostly for their bark
A little bark will make rope, but it takes
large pile of wood for cord.
Though there are no vegetable beaux, there
are number of spruce trees.
1t is considered right and proper to ak
trees before you fell them.
Fruit trees have military characteristic;
when young they are trained; they have
many kernels, and their shoots are straight.
Grain must be treated like infants; when
the head bends it must be Graded; and
threshing resorted to, to fit it for use
Tares are mostly found with similar grains
which will require sowing.
! Great indulgence in fruit is dangerous
too free use of melons produce a melan-
cholic effect.
Old maids are fond Of pears-but cannot
endure any reference to dates.
Sailors are attached to bays; oystermen TO
beeches; loye-sick maidens to pine.
An AFFLICTED HusBAYD.-A bereayed
/ husband standing by the grave of his deceased
wife, refused to be comforted," said to a
friend as he turned towards him and laid his
/ head on his shoulder, I've lost horses, and
I've lost cows, and I've lost likely calves, aud
shoats, but / never had anything to cut me
like thisp Wasn't that an afflicted mourner?
This reminds us of scene we once wit
messed in country store in one of the oldest
settled districts in Western Virginia. The
shop keeper was engaged in waiting upon a
customer, when a sturdy, country-born Dutch
man came in with whip under his arm and
said:
Good morning, Mr.. Shones"
"Ahl Good morning, Mr.. Appleback, said
Mr. Jones, in reply, how do you do, and
how is your famy?"
"Well, we are all well, chust now, except
my wife, and she is dead again." answered
Appleback.
Indeed" said Mr.. Jones, | am very sor-
ry to hear it. l have no doubt you are
greatly disturbed in consequence of your loss,
you must bear it with the philosophy of a
christian"
"Well, yes" he replied, dat ish so-be-
shure Cont know much about folosofy-but
do know dat | would sooner haf lost one of
my best horses dan my wife, cause she was
sieh feLler for aeorriokp
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Geo. K. SnitI,. M. D.

|FH HPSICJA.N AND SURGE on.
)fflCE at Hoy 81 Smiths Drug Store, Main st.,
Volcano. Residence on the alley, in the rear
The Drug Store.
Mb' The books of tn. late firm of Goodin &
In1 II can be found at my Office. Persons indebted
feb22ls:f
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Notice.

| meeting of the stockholders of the Vol
! cano Water and Mining Company, held in
lotalo, the following members were unanimously
''V'ed Trustees and Officers:
u TRUSTEES.
=; D. Harris, NJ. w. Gordon, j. C. Shipman, j.
farley, Geo Muncton.
In n OFFICERS.
l. b. HARRIS, Pres. Treas. and Cent Supt.
w., GEo. MuNcToN, Secretary.
Ocaho, feb7. 1856. febl6-l7ly.
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Notice.

rii meeting of the stockholders of the Aqucduct
puodnyS. Ditch Company, held at their Office in
cSss city June 24th, A. D. 1856, the following
r''ers were duly elected:
In TRUSTEES
~ '9hnston, George Mckenzie, j. Jhonston.
|Ceor' - Johnston and L. Chamberlain.
II PsG Mchenzie, Secretary and Treasurer.
inly '''"e"' g.lv
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w. HENRY JONES,
u. e.. JOHNSON,

AND COUNSELLOR,
VOLCANO, AMADoR COUNTY, CAL.
by be found at present at Justice n. KIEN's office.
isr Notary Public & Conveyancer. by
Iay3-2s If
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UNION HOTEL.

TArD AlrDDDLETOWN, CALIFORNIA.
bat ~ thIs method of announcing to the public
ftteS 'nls mousse has been entirely renovated and
prs aud is now ready for the reception of Wis
ake tba,r pains or expense has been spared to
ang 90 mon" equal to any hotel in the county.
- - 40-3m
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HUMoRs OF NEwsBoY-DoM-Scene, st.
Charles street. Newsboy, singing popular
air, meeting naughty gent;
"Wrap yourself up in the American flag
Hurrah for the American EagleW
Evening paper sir!"
No sir"
$50 to the devil and shake yourselfl
Pop goes the weasel!'
Exit newsboy round the corner qricl.
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A New Yorker who fred revolver in
the street in London, was le. off with light
fine, on the ground that it was common
practice in the United States, where nobody
thought anything of it. The Lord Mayor
said It was very surprising state OF society,
but he was not prepared to dispute the fact.
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Written for the Voicano Weekly Ledger.
THE LOVERS EMBRACE.
BY CLARA CALICO.

SKETCHES OF CALIFORNIA INcIDENTs,-No. 3.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

PLAIN TALK-A clergyman in Salem, Ohio,
in a discourse on Christian charity, told his
hearers that on occasions when they were
called upon to aid in benevolent enterprises,
many of them were trying to hide their
souls behind three-cent piecel'
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

A BLuFF.-"My dear Amelia said
dandy, IL have long wished for this oppor-
tunity, but hardly dare speak now, for fear
you will reject me-but l love you-say you
will be mine!-Your smiles would she'd"
and then he came to pause; ''your smiles
would she'd" and then be paused again
Never mind the woodshed," says Amelia,
"go on with the pretty talk"
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w. AVER. M. ID.

oiice two doors South of the Empire Hotel.
odH, qy
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-05-15
NO XIX.
Roman Religion


1t is Sunday. and though have never taken or
ders why should / not preach to you about the
Roman Religion
Here, in this Capital Of the Roman Catholic
Church, is seen of course the Roman Catholic re-
ligion in its most truthful and various manifesto
tions. 1t is the fashion, find. for most Protest.
ants to say that here they confirmed in their
antipathy to that branch Of the church, that here
they mdcn of the idleness and loossncss Of
the Roman Priesthood and Monk, so much Of
the mummeries of their formal religion, SO much
Of the ignorance and vice and beggary of the pop.
uace SO much Of their absurd superstitions, their
unworthy miracles and manufactured traditions
and SO much Of their bigotry and intolerance that
they really compelled to look with disgust and
hatred upon what they before only disbeleyed and
disliked. Not so /. Perhaps the rapility of my
movements and Of my observations may have saved
me from such impressions, for am compelled to
say that my mind has been opened to light from
SO many quarters that look upon the Catholic
system with more charity than before, though
was never intolerant or bitter against it. [ do
not believe any more in its Journalism and cere.
nony, or any less in the purity, simplicity aud
spirituality Of the Protes tunt faith aud worsLip
than before. The winking Mldonua, tie
lqlefactions Of the blood Of st, Januariu.. tho
fabricated miracles and relies, the Portraits paint.
ed by ST. Luke, &c, &c, are to my mind as RI
diculous in some cases and as blasphemou5 in 9TH
ers, as they ever were. And that ldulterous union
Of Church and State which has produced that
Roman government which sits like tho curse of
God upon the beautiful Italian psnmsula; am
more aud more convinced that it is that, and not
the Rcman Catholic church, that is dcscrbcdwith
such terrible words and such fearful emphasis in
the Apocalypse. But these, all OF these, any Of
these are not the Catholic religion. They are not
parts of it, although they exist in conuoN ion with
it, and may be said to be parasites Of It. Iii.
forced upon mo from day to day by what | sec
and hear that even in these points to which have
alluded, in these accompanimcnts Of that religion
and in analogous matters. there is less difference
than is sometimes supposed between it and tho
Protestant denominations, Tho fundamental
characteristics Of the Roman religion are what oil
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-05-15

list of the legal voters of the Territory
You have had power to correct the list If
you have failed to do it the fault will be
your own.
In reference to your proposition to ap-
point four judges of election at every place
of voting, have to say that the law very
wisely authorizes only three. The Govern
or has nothing to do with their appointment.
1t is not In my power, therefore, to adopt
your suggestions in this particular. If l
had any authority in the matter, would in
every instance appoint as judges of election
one republican of your party, ono national
democrat in favor of free State, and one
national democrat in favor of making
slave State This would be quite as fair
and impartial a mode of proceeding as ever
is or, indeed, can be adopted by political
parties in any country. | most sincerely
hope the Probate Judges may adopt this sug-
gestion, or any other which may better avail
to secure perfectly fair and independent
expression Of the popular will.
have the honor to be very respectfully
your obedient servant,
FRED. p. STANTON,
Secretary and Acting Governor Of Kansas
Territory
To c. Robinson, VIM, Hutchinson, Ed
ward Clarke and others.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-05-15
From the Nstchusn and Journal.

The GRAND LIST 1t seems imnosssihle
that the Grand List, as giver. in the stats.
tics Of the State, is any equitable basis for
the estimation of the true, or comparative
wealth OF any part of the State. The law
provides for just appraisal of both real
and personal property, to be made under
oath but IN some places and probably
IN some counties, the listers do not take
the oath, but Tx upon some sum as the
average value per acre of the land in town,
perhaps one-haif or two-thirds its cash
value, and then make slight variations as
various localities are more or less eligible
In like manner stock is appraised, and
where the landholder is fortunate enough
to be in debt for one or two farms, with a
very low appraisal, he can throw out of his
list an immense personal property, raised
and Kept on the land for which he owes In
another county, listers take the oath. they
appralse all property according to the cash
value, and the list is made up on those re-
turns. Farmers are not in debt for all the
land they can purchase and consequently
their personal property at its full value
goes into the list-thus the list of one town
or county may be made up on the appraisal
oil nearly all ITS full value, and that of an
other town OF county may be made up al
'HN''i oi lNe real estate, ana tllt ul-
praised at one-halt its value. Compare tie
List OF Swanton. IN franklin County with
the List OF Randolph, in Orange County
both are excellent townships Swnnton, the
most feasible and quite as productive, with
full as much village property, j. appraised
at $3.50 24-Randolph at Sll.723 81.
st Adams List is Sll ,2sS-Woodstoc
Sl3,6S6; yet 1t would be obvious to the
most casual observer OF both farm and vii
lage property in each OF those towns, that
St, Adams is worth at least twice as much .
as oodstock Rochester has List of
i,3i6-Sheldon S4,lG3; yet the inhahit- /,
ants OF Sheldon could buy out all the in. I
habitants OF Rochester and scarcely inter-
rupt their customary business, The list of .
franklin County is So 2>j-of Orange .
County eI,O3Y yet there cannot be a .
reasonable doubt that a just valuation would .
place Franklin far higher than Orange
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-05-15
The sentinel.-Iowa Election.

The Sentinel is entirely welcome, so far a
cd membership of our news columns but
really we think Its friends should advise it
to desist until it can show some remote APP
proach to qualification for the Office. Thus
far its efforts in that line have been laugh
ably futile. For instance, it pointed eager
ly to our announcement of the first erron-
eous Geographic intelligence from Connecti-
cut, three days after we had ourselves fully
corrected the errors in the statement, and
in paragraph full of bunders kindly tried
to put US right-as we were before. But
not discouraged by its i'll success, it tried its
hand again, as follows;
The black republican journals have not
word of comment to offer on the recent cleo
ton in Iowa, The Free Press, our black
abolition neighbor has not even announced
to its readers that such an event as an cleo
tion has taken place In that State.
The above is just as correct as it is cour-
teous. We have twice as our readers know,
given prominently in our leading columns
what was at that time, the latest informa-
ton of the recent election in Iowa. In our
last mention of it we said it was q close
run; but the republicans were then ahead
Since then some of the figures given seem to
indicate that the Buchanan candidates are
elected; but the statements are conflicting.
Some Democratic Jou rnals loudly claim the
election. The Sentinel hurrahs over it,
perhaps on the same authority, on which it
insists that Gov. llolley's plurality in Con-
necticut was but 225. in the face of the Of
fetal returns which make it SAC. But the
Chicago Tribune, whose judgment we have
more confidence in, believes that the official
count will show the election of the Repub-
licsn candidates. 1t says:
THE official returns from the interior
counties, in almost every instance, increase
the reported Republican majorities, in those
counties which went for the latter party.
In some instances the official is 200 votes in
county better than the reported vote
When the official returns are given and
the result reached, our readers shall have
it. We may add that we do not consider
it of rery great significance or importance
in respect to National issues. which party has
the victory. The election was only for Com
missioner Of Education and for local officers.
There was nothing like a full vote, and
apparently but little partizan interest taken
in the election.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-05-15

lHE DRED ScoTT DECISION IN Practice
Slammlng the last door of the first car
and opening that of the second the gentle
manly conductor of the New York tram
made his appearance with his bow and smile
and, tickets, gentlemen, if you please
Seated IN the front corner, surrounded by
her personal conveniences, such Is "a carpet
bag umbrella, big bundle, little bundle a
few apples and pieces of cake, was color
ed lady, whose face, the hue of an inverted
saucepan, contrasting with her snow-white
ivory and eyeballs, gave that pleasing Afri-
can expression which is SO often the type
OF humor and good nature.
Ticket, ma'am,' says our conductor.
with civility regardless of complexion.
Il hasn't got EN- she replied, but l'se
got money any way and she began to FUN
BILE in her bag, then In the bundles. search
ing these articles through in vain.
Come, hurry up exclaimed her now
shghtly impatient FRIEND i can't wait all
day.
'Bress yer soul, yer do mt think find
everything IN minute, but Use got money
somewhar-must be in dis yeah cawpet
bag, and she felt in her pocket according
ly for the key
We'll, we'll, I'll pass through, and when
get back perhaps you will have 1t ready.
'fas, sartin, said Dinah: but as he pass
ed along she reached out her umbrella. and
giving him poke upon the shoulder.
asked, What you gwoIn to charge on
freight
Freight what do you want to know that
forl
Cause does; l'se civil, amt -
w ell five cents a foot; there dnu't hath
er me any. more but lind your money and
he went his way.
There seemed to be a peculiar drollerv
ABOUT the lady eye and mouth, as the one
rolled around in its black sea of flesh. AVID
the other opened to give vent to an inyolun-
tary yah ha,' 1t was not long now be-
fore she found her purse, and withdrew
some coin, which she kept jingling in her
hand, as she kept up her occasional cachin-
nations.
In due time the conductor returned for
his money, and upon extending his itching
palm, was somewhat astonishcd at receiy-
Ing the precise sum OF ten cents
wv hat do you mean = he exclaimed. The
are to New York is five dollars
'1as, vas, | know dat, for white folks /
rhat am whHe foHS-but Use nobody /
Sc freight, is. Yah, yah Poor rule as /
mt work bof ways five cents a foot.
leah they is - said she, extcnIing a pair Of
normous ambulators for the inspection Of
he conductor and US all
The nonplused functonary stood undeter-
aimed Tor moment among the shouts of
he passengers until an idea of compromise
ccurred to him, as he exclaimed "Well,
you are freight, take yourself off into the
aggage car. But even there Dinah was
90 much for him, as she replied, jus YOU
lex up your freight if you want to cair EN-
f.
This settled the point. The conductor
anished and Dinah offered a pious ejacua-
on Lord Dress dat ar Preme Court.
nd gin 'em credit for five dollar bill, any
ay !"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-05-15

Messrs. Sheldon and Worth, who are
stopping at the American Hotel in this
place for day or two. have with them and
for sale quantity Of vines of the Concord,
the Early Canada, the White Prolific, and
the northern Muscadine, grapes. Ofthe
superior excellence of the recently intro
duced variety first above named, many of
our citizens are doubtless aware. The ear
ly Canada and the White Prolific are pro-
nounced equally as fine as the Concord, and
are two weeks earlier. The Muscadlne we
cannot recommend, although it has Its
strong friends. The prices are low, and we
trust our citizens will avail themselves of
this opportunity of securing vines.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-05-15
For the Free Press.
A Cemetery nj RurIinn1an

In village SO pleasantly situated, where Ma.
ture has done go much as to make il a RETIRING
place for every one who enjoys fine and pictures
que scenery, the public should do something to
attract strangers, in selecting fine spot for A
rural Cemetery, For such purpose we take tho
liberty to point out site, which We had the
pleasure to visit the other day, The site is sit.
uated about mile and half North of the vii.
lage, on one of the most pablo roads, has the
finest view of the Lake and the surrounding coup.
try, varied surface, good position, natural
wood, splendid rocks, good soil enough for the
arrangement Of all those poratious which reouire
to be newly planted and for resting place for
the dead Such burial ground in the space of
forty 10 fifty acres might contain a collection
of all the hardy trees and shrubs that grow in
this climate. II might be laid out so as in its
wooded position to afford magnificent drive for
those who chose to enjoy it, and it would be the
promenade of all strangers and citizens, for no
traveller would leave the village possessing such
Cemetery without seeing that, its most intsrss.
Npg feature
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-05-15

CUCUMBER BuG,. Dr. Heckerman of
HIN, writes to the American Agricultural:
Most gardeners are very much ANNOYED by
these bugs which prey alike upon the Gu
cum'er, melon pumpkin. squash-the latter
hri"g ITS hyurlte. Various plans have
been devised tor their Jrot.ction sucL
N'. y method wrich have practicel
wltn nearly entire suc,ss. is to form mix.
'ur' oi equal parts ot finely ground black
T. pper Aud wheat lpur, and DIST the plants.
WhIle the dew Is upon them with this mix.
tur"' using al ordinary -four OF pepper box.
IL i a iArt generally known. that black pen
per Is 50 obnoxious to most insects, that
lew VIII APPROACH or stay in its presence.
Inc ID Ject OF the -four is to combine with
The pepper and with the water or dew to form
" paste, which viii adhere to the leaves for
many days unless washed of by heavy rains,
IN which case the application should be re-
neWcd.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-05-15

STATE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY under
stand that r. L. Perkins, Esq, has been APP
pointed to the agency of the Vermont State
temperance Society for Chittenden, Frank
lin, Grand Isle and Lamoille counties. The
Montpelier Freeman speaks of the appoint
ment as very judicious one The st. AL
bans Messenger informs us that Mr.. Per
kins addressed large audience IN that
place, last week, and was listened to with
marked attention. How soon he will enter
upon his labors in this vicinity we are un.
advised, but we doubt not that he will re.
ceiye hearty welcome from the friends of
Temperance when he comes, and We trust
his efforts will result In large increase of
interest on the subject.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-05-15

planting PorA1oEs. follow a different
plan from my neighbors. and never fail to
have good crop, and free from rot.
pow my land deep, and furrow deep, and
plant III rows. and place my potatoes at the
bottom OF the furrow, with the manure on
top, and cover the same as though the seed
was above the manure pillow and hoe
twice after this. | do not say this planting
the potato below the manure saves me from
the rot, only that have never had the rot.
when my neighbors have. think the far.
mers used to cover their potatoes much
deeper twenty-five years ago than is the
practice now and the rot was not known
then. | prefer to put the manure in the
row or hill than to spread and pow in.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-05-15

MORE ABoLTTioNisM IN MIssouRi.-James
q. Blair, of Lewis county, Mo-, brother
OF Frank Blair of St. Louis, has come gu
boldly in favor of emancipation. At q
meeting of the National Democracy of Clark
county, few days ago, he "declared his
opposition to the agitation of the slavery
question, but at the same time admitted
that he looked forward NTH delight 10 the
coming Of The tnme When slavery would be
plotted out an Missouri. Mr.. Blair SAID tina t
while he endorsed the principle of non
Intervention, he felt that he had right to
entertain private opinion with regard to
the subject of slavery"