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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-09-07

GOe-AptUere0tp.
vISHk undsrsikasd, having formed a co-partnsr-
= ship, under the nAsne and style Ut Marshall d
Bruce, and purchased the interest ef A. j. Wilkin.
son In the arm Of Wilkinson 4 Marshall, will con
dnue the business as wholesale ana retail Dvug-
gists, Atths old stand, corner II Main and Third
strssts. kiCiiARD RDMAKSHALL.
AIGlIAkL Il. BkUcE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-09-07
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4 WooAs ~ ~ .2s ssg GySe 81
fse4re Aaleatiss siva = sea)ssNae - $500
lag sa4ene - eeova0aae1aH. .'sss-5 "A - f5l
Tisa0 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. - Msoaeioatnai.
ssse tslsaeest. fpsx1o s1ll
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-24
THE GOLDEN GATE
Mining Company.
Capital stock slao,OoO-No. of Shares 200.

THyHE above Company's Claim is located in Main
II Feather Revr. commencing at the head OF the
Cane CLAIM and extending thence twenty-nine hun
bred feet up the river to the Nebraska Claim Said
Company has been organized, and those desiring TO
subscribe to Stock nd the books at the law Office
of I. III. Harris, ESQ, on Myersst.
No Pea ORDER 70 THE TRUSTEES.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-24
SAN FRANCISCO ADV'TS.
j. Regan's Steam Refined
CANDY MANDATORY
No. 33 Montgomery street, between Bush and
Sulter Sts., Sah Francisco.

Poets sing OF the Spices In Indian Isles,
OF the ctr VI, the orange and time.
They sing of the fragrance - lavish difus'd,
Bv the hreeze in ach tropical cline.
Let the epicure boast of each havor'I dish,
The flavor of wines or French brandy
Yet none of the list named above can compare
With j. Rcgan's "Stcam Refn'd Candy"
Rich spices and fruits and sweet flowers may be sold
Or dishes for icures dainty;
But the question in this will not debate,
Yet each have admirers in plenty.
Withal, there are none of them bali SO well prizd
From the sweet pratlling child to the dandy,
As that sweetest of sweets everyW here idoliZ'd-
mean Regan's ''Steam Refined Candy"
"Regan' was first upon the Pacific Coast,
Who made confeconS-the fact is known well;
Tho twas seven years since, he continues 1t still,
And sells by wholesale and retail.
lie is selling his stock AT such reduced rates,
That purcbl sers are always handy,
And HEY find each variety known to the trade,
Among }. Regan's "Steam Reiin'd Candy"
He's an hundred varieties that need not be nam'd
And being made by the new improved process;
lie can sell his goods cheaper than any other man,
For parties to families or grOcers.
OF French Candies now his assortment Is large.
And buyers will 1nd II mot hsndy.
To call or send for their holiday stock right away
OF Rcgan's '.Sleam Refn'd CANDY"
~ Orders by Mail or Express promptly filed and
forwarded dS-3m
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-24
WoIfe's Scheidam Aromatic
$CHN APPS.

Which aduIeraled conpo nds are intended to sell in
California against my genuine article.
My object ia to announce that ! have recently es
tnblished an AGE CY IN SAN FRANCISCO for
supplying the State and Oregon with my Schnapps
and that hereafter will always keep said agency
supplied with large stock; so that respectable drug
giSls and liquor dealers throughout California
can always supply themselves at a regular price,
merely enough over the New York price to cover
cost of freight and charges; thus avoiding complaint
rs heretofore of occasional scarcity and extreme
high price.
tits now many years since | first imported these
Schnapps from the celebrated old distillery at Sche"
dam. Holland, in which am Interested. 1t is now
conceded that no Gin was ever imported into this
country which has approached my schnapps in re-,
gard TO PURITY. HEALrlIFULNESS. and En-
QUISIrE AROMA or flavor. This claim. and for
proof point to their universal popularity and the i'm
mense and increasing consumption by all classes,
north and south, east and west comprising The TEN
perance people medical faculty, &C., to such an OK
lent that my establishment, packing the enormous
quantity OF 5000 bottles per day is barely able to Ill
It's orders.
Also, the Wolfe's Schnapps have been anaIyzed
by the most celebrated Chemists, Drs. Mot aud
Deck of New York, and Others who all testify that
they
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-24
To the Citizens of California
C. a " 10 NJ!

AN INFORMED that various liquor mixers O
New York. Boston and san Francisco, are exten
svely engaged in putting up in square bottles. under
various titles, cheap limitations OF my long established
and renowned
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-24
Perfectly Pure Medical Tonic

Invaluable as Il remedy against BAD WATER.
GRAVEL, INDIGESTION. DYSPEPSIA, DEBiLl-
TY, &C They also certify that they foand my
Schnapps to be free from Afnylic Alcohol or Fusil
Oil an exceedingly hurtfu ingredient, found in all
common Gin. which Dr. MoIt describes as ''letid.
ncrid. and aslhmacal and producing rreparabie et-
fec upon the nerves and stomach" The certificates
also prove my Schnapps perfectly clear OF "the Sc
cond or heavier Essential oil Of juniper. also dan
gerous component, produced by the over distiatlon
pracccd increase the quantity In making ordinary
Gin -
These statements are made with n view to invite
comparison in California, between the genuine Woltcs
Schnnpps and the various brands of bogus limitations,
mixed doctored up, or sweeened GIN: in square,
black bottles Limitation of my style OF Dotes) under
different names and labels whether marked London,
Germany, Holland Scheidam Schnapps, &c. in inf
mite variety-conhdent that the trial will result in
California Just as it has long since done in all the
older states in repudiaiing all the bogus, dnwholo
limitations referred o,and the complete triumph
OF my pure Scheidam Schnapps.
desire briefly In notice two facts which have lately
added largely to the of Wolle's Schnapps in the
City of New York and elsewhere. Let. Pure French
Brandy it Is almost impossible to obaln-near!y
all the brandy imported from France being American
raw spirits n. there, made into bandy and shipped
back again. I'd. Many people are abandoning the
Use of Americ IN whiskey, brandy and gin, since it
has been discovered tnat SfRYCHNlNE, deadly
poison. is in use at The west IN diSIng, thereby in
creasing the eld of Liquor about one-third.
In cunclusi, u, will say to all whs desire who'e
some agreeable tome and simuent,giye ialr trato
W o L y e s
Scheissam Aromatic SchnappS.
UDOLPHO WOLFE, ; ole Importer.
a6-3m ~ Beaver street, New York.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-12-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
QURTZ MIN 7 N G.
Machinery
BmdfOrd'S Patent Ore Separator.

TENIESE MACHINES ARE OFFERED FOR
Il sale. and are open tn the examination of the
Miuing community of California, performing all that
il undertaken for them, viz: TO Concentrate the par
tieles of rock after IL has been crushed and SIZED
The operation s nothing more than mechanically
''punning out" hut ncel, working that gold can
be panned rendiiy from "blaCk sand" The most i'm
purtant application is To concentrate suphurels rom
quartz. doing It rapidly and well Nothing new, and
in use "A numberof mining properties in the
Older States, Machinery or exhibition. aud for sale
by JESSE y BLY, DENBl' khli,
d23- SIN 120 Market street San FRANCISCO
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
may 80
Queensware, Glassware, &C.
Jackson Fruit Store.

Next door to the Young America Saloon, Main ST.
N THE Undersigned would respectfully in
IlNA form the citizens of Jackson and vicinity
Xa$S$ that his establishment is constantly supplied
Wy with large and perfect assortment of Nuts
sSs Fruits Raisins, Berries, Candies and Con-
fectonery of all kinds He has likewise provided
himself fine stock of
Groceries, Liquors, Vines. Cigars, Tobacco, &c.,
And would assure all who may favor him with their
patronage-both old friends and new-that he pur-
chases none but the first quality of all articles in
his line, and that by frequently replenishing his
stock, his goods are always fresh and pure.
PRICES GRE.ATLY REDUCED
Purchasers will be convinced that can sell bet.
ter ar ces for the same money than any other house
Don't forget the place-Main street, next door
to "Steve's" Young America.
G. BECKER
may % 3l-3m
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of an
l Y order OF the Probate Court, on Wednesday, the
oath day of June, A. d. 1857, at the hour of
o'clock, P. NJ, at the North Fork of the Mokelumne
River, about four miles from Volcano, near where
the road from Volcano to West Point crosses said
river at what is called the Geuttch Mill, in the
county of Amador and State Of California. will
sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash
all the right title and interest Of VIM. Guttich and
August Guttich at the time of their decease, Of
in and to the following described property, stua-
ted and being at the place and in the county and
State aforesaid, One Quartz Mill, known as the
Guttich mill; one quartz lead, one dam in the rv-
er; one fume; one house; one oitce railroad track
cars; household furniture; watches; clothing; bed
ding; mule; case surgical instruments; medicines
together with other articles too numerous to men
ton.
j. B. KING,
Public Administrator.
jackson, May 25th, 1857.
may 80 32-Sw
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
COURT OF SESSIONS, June Term.
HON. NJ. W. GORDON, JUDGE

HON. NJ. W, GORDON, JUDGE,
NC =, LANE AND BRUCE HUSBAND, ASSOCIATES.
MONDAY, June /. 1857.
Court met and adjourned till tomorrow at IL
o'clock, M
TUESDAY, June q 1857.
me People VS.. Leroy Warden.-( Fi2dletown
S,ooery) Jury empanneled, and witnesses for the
WEDNESDAY. June g. 1857.
guilty.
,oill IAe People VS., Stephen Observation-Disclosures
fooDery) MOL Pros.
THURSDAY, June A. 1857.
urand Jury called as follows: j. n Randolph,
q "Jln & as Foreman; John Wright, VIM Boileau, A.
III lane Geo Brink b. S. Sanborn, w. L. Mckm,
a'4, Aldrich J. Gordon, j. N Slee, James Adams
IN Nv D. Courtright. James Murphy Geo Ferris, A.
Leach Peter Shaun, W L. Bidwell, j. d. David
IN H., Charged by the Court and retired.
ori lug orand Jury returned TO the Court the fol-
f"MIhg Indictments.
tent me Feople vs. Juan .Mendes.--Assault with in
''n. IT. TO com nit rape.
erd.. 14e People vs. Juan .MendeE.--Assault to do
k'eGt 1 bodily injury.
.,it tae People VS.. IN Hoon and Al Fong.-As-
/ 'T1 nv with deadly weapon.
\ & lue above defendants arraigned and ordered to
,n FRIDAY, June 8, 1857.
h hs "e feopfe vs. Juan Mender -1Plead not guilty
~ si indictments, and trial set for Monday
not "',;i,p ,eopie vs. An Hooa and .4h Fong.-Plead
guilty and trial set ior tomorrow at IL o'clock,
Adjourned till .s~mruw.
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
Probate Notice.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
Amador County,
In Probate Court, May Term, 1857.
In the matter Of the estate Of J. B. Hopkins, de-
ceased.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interest
II ed in said estate 10 be and appear before the
Hon. the Probate Court, in and for said county, at
the court house, in the town of Jackson, in said
county, at a regular term of said court to-wt: on
the 29th day OF June A. D. 1851 to show cause why
order should not be granted to j. B. King, adj
mnistrator of said estate, to sell so much Of the
real property belonging to said estate as shall be
sufficient to pay the outstanding debts against the
same.
By order of the Court
Attest: Ii. S. HATCH, Clerk,
BY NJ SHEPARD, Deputy
may 80 32-4w
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
For The Weekly Ledger
For Governor.


& Mtsvs. Editors: Will you permit me to
hive two reasons why | think John B. Wei
Ter should receive the Democratic nomination
.fOr Governor? They are these First, be is
|emnentIy capGIis honest, and possessed of
large experieI Second, he is and always
Elas been Cd ent ardent, hdrd-corking
Democrat-whether when the sea has been
Smooth or when the storm has ragged most
violently, he has always been found battling
|nanfuIIy for the cause
for one gentlemen, blush to confess that
HE Democratic party are too apt to pass by
Those who have labored long and faithfully
sfor the good of the cause, and heap honor,
place, power and emolument upon those who
.lave been so lukewarm as to do nothing more
|than vote, and perhaps not even that-or, i;
|nay be, upon those whose Democracy is of
extremely recently date Now this is wrong
radically wrong. If you apply the old
saw that Republics are ungratefup to poit-
|cal parties, fear it would be found to contain
q vast deal more of truth than poetry.
am for standing by those who have stood
|by the Democracy with the greatest zeal in
PIE country's and the party's hour of trial !;
therefore go for Col Weller, as gallant an
pId war-horse as can be brought into the
fed. BUCKEYE.
Clinton June al 1887
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
Administrators Sale.
may 23

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of an
~ order of the Probate Court, on Saturday, the
9th day of June A. D. 1857, at the hour of
o'clock, P. NJ, at a certain quartz lead the Rach
eria and Drytown road about one mile from Dry
town in the county Of Amador and State of Cali
fornia will sell at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash, all the right title and interest o
Wm. Wilcox, at the time of his decease of, in and
TO the following described property, to-wit One
undivided half Of seven quartz claims situated and
being in township No. 5, county and State aiore
said, and described as follows. to-wit: commencing
at or near drift or sde-cut in hill near the road
aforesaid and running in south easterly and
north westerly direction. and equal distance from
said drift three and one half claims, or four hun
dred and twenty feet each way.
j. B. KING,
Public Administrator.
jackson, May 25th, 1857.
may 80 32-3w
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
Clinton, June Sd, 1857.

THouGHrFur.--Jakey asd Kelley, of the
" Washington Restaurant, are among the most
toughtful men in town. Last Thursday was
not, and they knew it; so, at period of that
uay when the mercury would have run out
y the top of the tube had there been hole
Pierre, they sent their compliments with a
pitcher OF most capital punch-mild and
peasant, yet decidedly invigorating. There
pas also bottle of something good for the
iool of the evening. Success to you, gentle
nan
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
German Beer saloon.
RAILROAD LINE.
New Arrang G m ent!

GIN On and after the Sd day of
{.sszg1sy Essrs szr1ss April, 1857 Hamilton Il Smith
.Gzs--ssszz=4z--s will run Doi y Line of Stages
from Folsom, VIA Prairie City, Michigan Bar, Ar
kansas Diggings, Forest Home, Willow Springs,
Drytown Amador und Sutter, to jackson. Also. a
branch line, connecting with the above at the Cen
tra House to Fiddletown. Leaving Folsom on the
arrival of the morning train from Sacramento and
arriving at jackson and tiddetown same day
Leaving jackson and Fddetown same day at 5, A.
NJ, and arriving at Folsom in time for the II oclk
NJ train, by which passengers will arrive in Sacra-
mento at a quarter past P.M
Through tickets for Jackson and Fiddletown, or
intermediate places be obtained at the Crescent
City Hotel, X street. between Sd and 4th; Orc Ho-
tel, street, between I'd and 3D., and at the Nation
al Hotel, between LIST and I'd streets, on K-and at
the Railroad Depot
n. b. Persons booking their names will be call
ed for in any part of the city and will be taken to
the cars Free Of Charge.
The cars leave the depot, corner of Sd and r
streets at half-past o'clock. A. ".
HAMILTON q SMITH.
apr is 26-tf
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
apr 25
Union House.

SUFFER- CREEK, .g.uADOR CO., GIL,
c. D. BURLESON, Proprietor.
VIE proprietor takes pleasure in announcing to
l. the public that he has again taken the man
agement of his house, and hopes by strict atteii-
ton to business, and earnest desire to please to
merit share ofpublic patronage
The house has been thoroughly renovated newly
furnished and several rooms added making the ac-
commodations as good as at any house in this sec
ton of the county.
The Table will at all times be supplied with the
best the market affords, and the Bar is always furn-
lshed with the choicest brands Of Wines, Liquors
and Cigars.
GiUe me a call
c. d. BURLESON.
may 80 32-3m
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06

IHE PLANET VENUS MISTAKEN FOR CoMEr-
\ lhere has been a deal of Comet excitement here
a0o0ts for few days--nearly all the men, women.
phd children in town have been up before day to
fee the frey stranger. Some have began to talk
good deal about the 18th of June-this day week.
by reference to an Almanac, it will be seen that
'e brilliant star, supposed to be the comet, is the
planet Venus and the other, appearing good deal
'ess and not so brilliant is Jupiter So much for the
Comet excitement.
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06

~ Dr. l.. j. Czapkay Ia the only Ply
slcian and Surgeon now In California, who has ac-
cumulated fortune solely by the practice of his
profession BE has classical education, aud adj
aed 70 the talents of physician and surgeon. he
isa gentleman Of easy manners, and possesses a
FRANK and open heart These qualities have con
sributed much to bis great success but that which
mas done more for him than all else Is the uniform
candor be has shown to his patients. He neverd
ceives them, but tells them with sincerity and hon
esty his opinion Of their diseases Though posses
sing confidence In himself, he never vituperates
other gentlemen OF the profession and from our
acquaintance with him, we believe he strives rel-
giousiy ITO do unto others, as he would that they
should do unto him."
We refer our readers to the Doctors advertise
ment in another column.
:. CERTIPTcArE.-1 the undersigned, Governor Of
hungary, do testify hereby. that DR.. L. j. Czapkay
has served during the contest for Hungarian lber-
", as Chief Surgeon, in the Hungarian army, with
faithful perseverance. Whereof have given to
hlm this certificate and do recommend him to the
sympathy, attention and protection of all those who
are capable to appreciate patriotic selsacrifce and
undeserved misfortune. KOSSUTH LAJOS,
Governor of Hungary.
Washington City Jan. 6. 1852. mar2s-23-3m
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
WEEKLY LEDGER.
p.,,,es to Correspondents.

c.oramcnto correspondent (without sigma
o,ber than his real name) certainly did not
i0 pa his letter for publication. It would be
''' ',s,s,Iy improper TO place 1t in print. Mean.
80 think be need have no fears, as far as this
10 IA concerned, on the main point named.
q Man Drytown.--Wc scarcely know what
,o driving at--the meaning of the "poetry"
ambiguous, and therefore we cannot publish it,
,Tbore il a man on Dry Creek did dwell,
And by the people is known full we'll"
ooslv be understood; but that affair that
h ',ots out feet or SO" msy be construed more
\ Ways than one
Fl u,,,er. Drytown.--The letter of this excellent
II ...snondent will be found on the lst page this
4 81, having arrived in time to find place there.
o,,,u Dyiver.-Send us your real name mot for
4 .,l;cation) next time. We break over the rule
? rive your letter this time, without it, because
i .n NAV not be aware that the real name is re-
1ouired by the editors
ND Guard-The second communication of this
ritter appears to-day. 1t speaks for ITSELF
Fl T,areler.-You had hard time of it in your
sorcb for the coal field. Thank you for the speci-
hen sent-will exhibit 1t to the curious. We do
E,ot know of any use to which poison oak can be
.pulied--except to poison people outaoardly.
Buekeve-We have admitted your communication,
because il is right that every good Democrat should
EAhave his say"
A Democrat-And yours appears for the very
same reason.
Administration Demoerat.-Your communica-
Mon, containing some good old fashioned Democrat
h talk came to hand just as we were going to press,
nd we are sorry to be compelled to lay it over un-
HI next week.
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
To the Public.

1t having just come to my knowledge that false
reports, which have resulted to my injury. have
been circulated by person named FREDERICK
MILLER, take this method to deny them, as do
not owe him one dollar, and he has sought to obtain
credit at my expense.
A. LEONARD
Pine Grove, May 29, 1857.
may 80 32-3w
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
Lumber! Lumber!

rFliE undersigned respectfully inform the public
l. that they have completed their saw mill which
is located on what is known Pratts Ranch, Lit
tie Grass Valley, and distant from Volcano two
miles, and are now prepared to furnish customers
and others with
All Kinds and Qualities of Lumber
At the shortest notice ana at the lowest prices Our
mill is new and in excellent order, and we feel
ourselves competent to compete with any mill in
the county, and we hope to receive share of pa
tronage.
PRATT & GARLAND.
may l6 30-3m
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
Tyre Lodge, No. az, Il. A. VI.
DRYT0WN

Stated Meetings Thursday Evening on or preced
Ing the full moon of each month. Members Of The
craft are invited TO attend,
S. FRANK BENJAMIN W. NJ
We McfsRAnY, See.
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
Congress Hall,

MIN STREET, LaCKSO.N
TNHIS establishment has recently been ENLARGED
l. and thoroughly reftted, and is now one of the
most commodious and elegant Saloons in the noun
tains. 1t is constantly supplied with choice Wines
Liquors and Cigars
Gs- Two first rate Billiard Tables. -sN
The proprietor returns thanks for past favors
and solcits continuance of patronage.
VIM. JENNINGS.
may 80 3O-3m
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
CLINTON.
Duetches GasthOuse.

MAIN STREET, JACKSON. CAL.
"a The proprietor would respectfully inform
Lii his friends and the public generally that the
above house is now opened n furnished in s,l
perlor manner for the accommodation of customers
The Table will be furnished with the best the coun
try affords Bedrooms well furnished with rood
clean beds. The Bar will contain the best kinds of
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
ADAM DENZLER.
apr 70 27-3m
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06

10 HORSES AND OrHERs-See Frank Hotf-
nans Horse Restaurant" advertisement
INe have not a doubt but that he will give
entlre satisfaction to imam and beast"
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
SELLING OFF AT COST!
Groceries. Liquors. &c.

FLX.aRY & CO.
HAVING determined to close out their business
L l. with the view Of leaving the State at an early
day, are selling out their Stock of Goods AT AND
BELOW COST Now is your time to lay in a
supply of Groceries, Provisions, Wines, Liquors,
&c. You will not have another such opportunity
soon. Our goods are all of the best quality. Call
at the Brick Block, Main Street.
may 25 3l-tf
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06

Fast men are so called because they have
'3 loose from all restraints of order.
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
Valuable Property For Sale

THE undersigned having determined to close out
L his business in Jackson, offers for sale Il
GREAT B.dRGALNS, the following described
property: The well known
Oak Grove Ranch,
consisting of two hundred and forty of land,
Of which one hundred and twenty-five acres are in
Misunderstanding house and barn on the prem
ises PlCO'S TITLE given to all of the above de-
scribed property.
II not disposed of by the lst of July, at private
sale, the entire property will be sold at that date
at public sale.
gs- For conditions of sale, &C., enquire of
Fixary q Co., Main street, Jackson
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06

When man spoons in and the wife shov-
Us out, the household must soon fall through.
The weekly ledger., 1857-06-06
Aqueduct City Saw Mill.
may l6
A Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that all persons hold
ing debts, demands or claims against the cs-
tate of Stewart NJ. Hamlin, deceased, are required
TO present the same with the proper vouchers,
to the undersigned, Public Administrator, at
his Office in Drytown, Amador county, Stale Of Cali
fornia, within ten molths from the date hereof, or
such debts demands and claims will be forever de-
barred. All persons indebted TO the said Stewart
NJ Aamlin, deceased, requested to make imme-
dlate payment to the undersigned.
j b. KING,
Public Administrator.
Jackson, May 9Th 1857.
may IL 30-4w