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Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Constable's Sale.

QY virtue of an execution to me directed issued
ID on the Sth day of January A. D. 1857, from the
Court Of Geo. Munckton, Justice of the Peace in
Township No 3, Amador county, California in fa-
vor Of W. Aver aud against s. Worlcy for the sum
of forty dollars debt aud sixteen dollars and ninety
cents costs Of suit, together with accruing COSTS
have levied upon and will expose to Public Sale on
the 2sth day of January A. D. 1857, at the hour of
ii O'Clock, NJ all the light, title and interest of
the aforesaid defendant in and to the following
described property, to-wt: certain piece or parcel
Of mining ground situated on Indian Flat, Town
ship No. g. Amador county and known as the
Spring claims also the tail-race running from said
claims and emptyiug into Clapboard Gulch said
interest supposed to be third also certain min
ing claim situated in the above named Flat and
lying between claims owned by Sheldon & Co. and
Edwards d Co.
Sale to take place on the premises to satisfy said
execution, costs and aceruing costs.
VIM. /. MORGAN.
Constable Township No. g. Amador Co., Cal.
Dated Volcano, January 9th, 1857.
12-3t prs fee sl2
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Sheriffs, Sale.


NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance
~ with the statute, in such cases made and
provided 1 have levied upon and seized for the
sum of nine dollars and ninety cents for taxes due
and unpaid with four per cent added thereto, and
COSTS the following described property, believed to
belong to- and assessed in the name of l.. Post, to
wit; certain piece or parcel of land, in Aqueduct
City, in township No. 3, Amador county and State
of California, said property being bounded on the
east by Main street-on the south by the house and
lot of G. l.. Gale-on the west by unoccuped land
the north by Jew store. being fifty feet front
more or less, and three hundred feet deep more or
less together with the improvements thereon, con-
sistng of frame building. Notice is hereby CIV
that will sell the above described premises for
taxes as aforesaid at the front door OF the court
house. at Jackson, Saturday the 18th day of jan
uary, A. D. 1857, at two O'Clock, p NJ of said day.
GEO. DURHAM, Sheriff.
Amador county, Cal,
By A. |. HoUGHTALNG, Deputy.
Volcano, Dec. q, 1856.
dec u Gprs fee Sl2l l0-3w
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

and still nobler end II is to lay before you in such
plain terms that you cannot be mistaken and will
know where to apply for relief.
use the word OF "disease" generally, aud be-
fore speak of the signs of particular diseases it
will be proper to take general view Of symptoms.
When person is troubled or afflicted with disease,
which causes a werkness of the back and limbs,
pain in the head, dimness of sS ht, loss Of muscu
lar power, papitation Of the heart, irratablity,
nervousness, dyspepsia, arrangement Of the diges-
tive functions, general debility, symptoms of con-
sumption, and many others, which are better ex-
planned than put paper, and requires Medical or
Surgical Attention, it would be well for them to
inquire if thare is physician who iscompetent to
attend them, and who understands the application
of medicine, and whose SCIENTIFIC ATTAIN
MENTS in his profession, and whose age and ex
perience enttle him to your confidence. Consider
these things, DR. T. Ii. fozER has concluded to in
form you that afflicted, advertising his place Of
business, stating that he has been successful prac
titoner for over twenty-five years, and has
ATTENDED AND CURED HUNDREDS,
when they have been considered by other physi-
clans, and have been pronounced by them past re-
covery. Therefore you can rely upon him as one
in whom SECRECY and the utmost confidence can be
placed.
DR.. C. H. T. would invite all that are afflicted to
call him. and if he does not administer for them,
there will be no charge made. Let no false delica-
oy prevent yon, but apply Immediately, aud save
yourself from the dreadful consequences which
must follow those who neglect TO receive atten-
dance
DR.. c. II. Tozer's Office is on Sixth street, near
the Belvidcre Hotel, between aud streets. His
rooms so arranged that the Doctor can be con-
sutsd without the fear Of molestation
gss~ Office hours from in the morning until
in the evening. -osS
c. H. TOZER, MD,
dec6 lily 9th st., between K, Sac. City.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Read and Reflect.
DIR. Charles III. IOzer's Card
to The .AMicted.

QUICK CURES AND LOW PRICES, AT THE
ESTABLISHED OFFICE SIXTH STR'T,
BETWEEN ] AND X STREETS
DR. TOZER returns his thanks to his numerous
IL patients for their patronage, and would en-
brace this opportunity TO remind them that he con-
tinues toconsut on those difficult cases OF vENEREAL
which have baffied the skill OF some OF the most
celebrated physicians of the age, and upon which
he has neper failed to perform radical cure.
Dr. Tozers reputation Physician stands un-
eoualed. His exclusive attention to Diseases of the
Gento Urinary Organs for so many years, renders
him perfect master Of Syphllltic Diseases.
The large number of aggravated cases that he
has perfectly cured after they have been given up
by many others, is the only proof that Physician
requires of his ability.
Dr. Tozer would state that he can cure all cases
of varieties OF the disease, no matter how long
standing of what piogress the disease has made,
every patient can rely upon cure
DR.. Tozer has it is well known, taken patients
from the very verge of the grave. and RESTORED
THEM TO PERFECT HEALTH. He further
states that he deems it sufficient to attract the at
tention of those who might need the services OF a
physcian in ALL cases. not particularly those emu
mcrated in the advertisement, expecting that they
would test my merits as practitioner, and the re-
suit of my practice has been thus far satisfactory TO
nv patients and myself. Nor do deem 1t neces.
sary to fill columns of the newspapers with inlsome
empiric and DOmDdstlc auNtfhsthncutSi ploitHStuB
NV ability to heal all diseases flesh is heir to- for to
do that must be something more than man. but to
give those that are afflicted with VENEREAL
CHRONIC, and other Diseases TO understand, from
long experience, am fully competent to treat them
successfully.
NV regard for the dignity OF the medical profes-
sion 10 which have the honorto belong, deters me
from committing any act savoring of rank quack-
cry and regard for my own dignity would prevent
my placing myself on par with quacks and nos
trum venders Of the present age.
offer no genuine or fraudulent certificates OF
pufs of my superior qualifications practitioner
neither do l assume to myself medical honors Il
which am not entitled, but merely ask those whC
are diseased to read the different advertisements
relating to the Of private diseases, ard udgt
for themselves where to apply for relief (My
rooms are so arranged that ] can be consulted In
privacy at all hours of the day, from o'clock in
the morning until in the evening.
g1- Persons with Chronic Diarrhea. Dysentery,
Local Weakness, Nervous Debility, Low Spirits.
Lassitude, Weakness of the Limbs and Back Indis-
position, Loss of Memory, Aversion to Society,
Love of Solitude Timidity, Selfdistrnst, Dizziness
Headache, Pains in the Side Affection Of the Eyes,
Pimples on the Face, Sexual and other inirmaties
in Man, &c, will find it important to consult DR..
CHARLES II TozER at his office, Sixth street, be-
tween and K Sacramento. ~asS
C. Ii. TOZER, NJ. D.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Selling off at Cost.

V'HE undersigned respectfully announces that he
i has determined to return to the Atlantic States
and now offers his entire stock of goods for sale at
COST The stock consists ia part, of Groceries.
Provisions, Boots Shoes, Clothing, Liquors. Mining
Tools, &c., Preserved Fruits and Jellies and many
other articles too numerous to mention Here is
an opportunity rarely met with, and persons will
do well to call on me soon TERMS CASH.
JOHN ARAM,
jan l6-l3-tf Stony Point, Pofcano.
P. S.--All persons indebted to me will please
make immediate payment j. A.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
NEW GOODS

NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS
THURSTDN & co,
MIN STREET, VOLCsA NO,
WILL open on Monday, October 2eth, large
w and complete stock of
sEASONABLE DRY GOODS.
Fancy Dress Goods, Laces, Edgings and
Em6roideries, ,Shawls, Cloaks, ,Bonnets and Flowers,
Ribbons, Fringes and fancy articles.
CLOTHING, BLANKETS, &C.
The most fashionable and best made stock of cloth
ing offered for inspection in the Volcano market.
Gentlemen are particularly invited to examine be-
fore making their purchases elsewhere.
BOOTS & SHOES, HATS & CAPS.
Our stock is now complete, and we would say to
the trade, we keep the best goods at the iotoesf
prices, buyngas we do, of the direct importers and
SELLING EXCLUSIVELY FOR CASH
We can, and will, sell goods at Sacramento Price
n1- Quick Sales, Small Profits. and no
Trouble to show Goods -tsN
Volcano, October 18th, 1856.
THURSTON d Co.
oct IL 52-3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

A farmers Hoax Those who know the
/ |,aue Of timothy for feeding cattle, can ap
preciate the following, which was originally
|started by the Geauga (Ohio) Journal;
HORRIBLE MURDER Timothy Hay, resi-
|dept Of Aurora, Portage county, was found
Han the morning of the I4th, on lis own pre-.
/ |nses with his head completely severed from
|6is body, and otherwise horribly mutiated
|hsving the appearance of having been
|cone with some sharp instrument An Irish.
man on the farm, who is known to have had
some difficulty with Hay, is suspected. He is
s;ill at large
Many Of the papers took it for genuine
occurrence but some editorial genius has car.
pied ont the joke by adding the paragraph
Below:
We learn by gentleman direct from Por
|tage county, that Hay, in spite of his injuries,
BIAS been completely cured. He had narrow
escape however, and he solemnly realizes the
truth Of the Scriptural defamation, that all
flesh is grass" The perpetrator of the oct
vas not an Irishman, as stated, but Scyth-
sn He is at present on (straw) bale; nev-
sr.heless, from the horrible manner in which
be is said to have mutilated the unfortunate
|Hay we shall not be surprised to learn that
BE Is no more, (mower.)
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
!, telegraph to the Ledger.
A Double Execution.
CoLoMA, Jan. 23-6 P. M

CoLoMA, Jan. 23-6 P. M.
aonble execution took place here to-
~ o'clock, P. M.,-Archer for the
n" If Fuller and Best for the murder
/ ''a ~ indian squaw. They both ascended
o. ..sold with firm step, after which there
n' hnt little said. Archer made a short
r.r but no confession. Best was perfect
r. .lont had not word to say. Every
l,.,r was arranged, and few minutes be-
-. ' ore o'clock the drop fell. Archer died
EraboDt struggle, whilst Best suffered very
,,.b It being about ten minutes before he
I.e.ssd struggling.
Tho Coloma Fire Company were on the
,,na and acted as guard Everything
,,ed off very quietly-the crowd being
(m.l, IN comparison to what it generally is
.,ob occasions-not more than one thous-
4 rprsous witnessing the execution.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

YOUNGSTERS IN HooPs.-The Sacramento
Age says;
We could but laugh, the other day, at the
|comical appearance Of four or FIVE youug
|girls who were promenading on L street, ar
|rayed in the largest hooped skirts, which
|yere evidently built for much taller wearers
|lhe mischievous little feminines were accom-
panied by as many boys, upon whose arms
|they languishingly hung, after the manner Of
|big lords and ladies'" Every movement was
|t!rIctly in imitation of older people, and that
which most distinguishes lady in the act Of
crossing street in rainy weather was ''ren-
|dered with powerful effect"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Read Read This .

TNHE undersigned have opened their new store
L in the new Fire Proof House, on the junction
OF Main and Jackson streets, with a new and
WELL SELECTED STOCK OF
Groceries and Provisions;
Liquors and Cigars;
Crockeries and Glassware;
Mining Tools and Hardware;
Iron, Steel, Borax, dc, DC.
We invite the citizens OF Volcano and surrounding
camps to try this new establishment and we feel
confident that they will find it to their advantage.
We carry on our business on the strotest CASH
principle but at the same time
WE INTEND TO SELL AT THE LOWEST
Possible prices at as low and lower prices as any
store in this ne ghborhood can afford to do.
asss- Goods bought in our store. packed FREE
of charge to any reasonable distance. -as2
Remember the Centre Store.
THEURKAUF 4 Co.
Volcano, October 10th, 1856.
oct Is 52-tf
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Assay ofnce.
BLHKE q CO.

No. Sc street, between I'd and Sd, Sacramento.
COLD and Ores of every description Melted and
VI Assayed, and made within twenty-four hours
into BARS, or COIN.
nss- NE GUARANTEE OUR ASSAYS,
and will pay all differences arising from the same
with any of the U. s. Mints. Bars discounted al
San Francisco rates, and u S. Coin sent TO our pat
rons in the country by return Express.
nov22-5-u
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
For Salel A Bargain!

THE well known tavern stand, the Clinton Ho-
i tel, commodously situated in the fourishing
town of CLINTON, is now offered at private sale.
Connected with the above hotel is a fine well of
water, large and excellent barn with good stables
and several good out buildings. This hotel, long
and favoraby known, is doing an excellent busi-
ness, enjoying all the travelling as well as large
proportion of the town custom.
On account of the continued illness of his family
the subscriber will sell the above described prop
erty, and invites the attention Of purchasers.
HUGH ROBINSON.
dec 20 9-tf
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
House for sale.

VNHE undersigned, desrous of returning to the
L Atlantic States, now offers his superior dwell
ing house, situated on Emigrant street, opposite
Temperance Hall, for sale. The house contains
two spacious rooms with plastered walls, and a
kitchen twelve by fourteen feet, lined and paper
ed This is one of the most desirable private resi-
dences in Volcano, and will be sold at bargain.
dec 6, Ism JAMES II. ST0UGHTEN.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Notice.

PROPOSALS will be received by the Board of
L Supervisors Of Amador county, up to the first
Monday in February 1857 for taking care of the
INDECENT sick of said county Proposals to state at
what sum per head per week said sick will be furn-
ished with board. nurses and all other necessares
that may be required for the comfort of said ndi-
gent sick, aside from medicine medical and surg-
cal service, the contract to continue one year.
jan 17-3t H. S. HATCH, Clerk,
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Office.

I)kOPOSALS will be received by the Board of
l. Supervisors of Amador county, at their next
regular meeting, from Physicians stating for what
sum they will furnish Medicines, Medical and Sur
gical attendance to the inmates of the County Hos
pital and Jail during the current year. The Board
reserving the right to reject all bids
jan l7-3t H. HATCH. Clerk.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Read and Reflect.
DR. Cha's III. TOzer's Card TO
the afflicted of California.

IN approaching any new course Of systematic in
| oury there are certain points concerning which
the inquirer should always be careful to satisfy
himself He should comprehend distinctly what the
subject of inquiry is--Health and Disease.
And we can form and fix in our minds clear
conception of the state of Health, we shall have no
difficulty in understanding what is meant by Dis
ease But beyond, not above these objects of in
vest Cation Of ths human body, re have a1o.h
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
NOTICE.
=. III. MARLETTE,

SURVEYOR d. CIVIL ENGINEER,
DESIRING to rusume the practice of my profess
- sion among my old friends of Amador and
Calaveras counties, respectfully solicit their or
ders, which will be promptly attended to- on reason
able terms.
E5- Office at Jackson's News Depot, Jackson,
Amador county, California. ~ss8
novl 2-3m S. II. MARLETTE.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

The Sacramento Union of the goth says:
Quite number of gentlemen will leve TO-
|day on the Sea Bird, for San Diego, and
thence to the new territory in the Gadsden
Purchase. Their object is to embark in cop
per and other mining; but they will, of course,
oe on hand in case there should be any fur
Tier annexation of Mexican territory.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

Ta,7 HrLL.-A large number of our cit-
..rs will commence work to-day, on the hill
h..dirp out of Volcano to Jackson This hill
has been impossible for teams ever since the
s.ins commenced The Overseer of that
Road District deserves the sevcrest censure
|sor uegJecting his duty in this matter. We
|vil refer to this subject again.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
MUNCKTON & WARMERS DRUG STORE.
Main street, Volcano.

d The undersigned would most respectful q
60 ly inform the citizens of Volcano and the SN
"a surrounding country, that they have, and N
will keep constantly on hand good and fresh sup
ply Of
DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Paints. Oils, Yaraishes. Brushes of all kinds, Cam.
phene Alcohol, Turpentne, Dye Stuifs, Patent Med
cines of all kinds, Perfumery Fancy Soaps Toilet
articles &c, &C., which we will sell at the LOWEST
CASH PRICES Physicians and others are request
ed to call and examine our stock before purchasing
elsewhere.
Physicians Prescriptions put up accurately and
with despatch, at all hours of the day or night.
N. BAH articles sold by us will be warranted
Pure and Genuine.
MUNCKTON & WARNER.
oct 27 3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

a contemporary opposed to the use of to-
Oaceo says:-"Thc women ought to make a
pledge not to kiss man who uses tobacco
|saa 1t would soon break up the prac-
we 1t would be broken up much sooner
were were the ladies to pledge themselves to kiss
|eSeFy man who does not use it.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Notice to Road Overseers

nkDERED that all Road Overseers in and for
- Amador county, be and they are hereby requir-
ca 70 report ut next regular meeting of this Board
lsrs, Monday in February) full and true report
Of all their proceedings as such officers up to lst OF
February, A. d, 1857.
Jan l7-3t HIS HATCH. Clerk
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Lost.

ON the I4th ult, in Volcano, an order on the
~ County Treasurer of Amador county, drawn
in favor of T. A. Springer, for the of one hun
dred and eighteen dollars, dated December 4, 1856,
No. 929. The payment of the order has been stop
ped The finder will confer q favor by leaving it at
this Office.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

A government notice has appeared in the
Ga2eite at Cape Town, announcing that every
|lesident magistrate will hold his court on
Monday and Tuesday in every week "unless
tlese days, or either Of them, shall happen to
Ce New Years day, the Queens birthday, or
Good Frday!"
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

SUCCESS IN CONFERENCE.-THE art of
conversation consists in the exercise Of two
lhe qualities Yon must originate, and you
uu@ sympathise; you must possess at the
zane time the habit of communicating and
|iS'ealng The union is rare, but irresistible
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

len DOLLAR PIEcEs-The Banking and
|cc&press n houses in Columbia receive ten dollar
Gtaiuornla gold pieces for but $3.50 This is
rls'iag deeper than the Bankers Of this city
|@uu oan francisco although the latter are
-4aue 70 bear the responsibility Of the move.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Shpriffse Sale

NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance
with the Statue in such cases made and provi-
ded, have levied upon and seized for the sum of
OF forty-elght dollars and eighty-four cents
taxes, due and unpaid thereon, with four per
cent added thereto and costs the following describ-
ed property, believed to belong to and assessed in
the name of John Mahoney, towit: all that certain
lot of land lying, being, and situated in the town
Of Volcano. township number three, Amador coun-
ty, State OF California bounded as follows. to-wt:
on the north by the land owned by Gamill known
Us the Volcano House-on the east by the land and
premises OF G. l.. Gale and the Emigrant road--on
the south by Consolation street-on the west by the
lot and premises of VIM. Spangle & Co.; the prem.
ises being commonly known as the Mahoney Hall.
Notice is hereby given that will sell the above
described premises for taxesas foresaid at the front
door of the Court House, in the town of jackson,
on Saturday, the nth day of January, A. D. 1857,
between the hours of two and three o'clock, p NJ of
said day.
GEO. DURHAM, Sheriff
Amador county, Cal,
BY A. l. HoUGHTALNG, Deputy
Volcano, Dec. 26 1856.
dec n [prs fee SI21 IO-3w
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

Ue are under obligations to Mr.. John w.
coleman our efficient telegraph operator, for
.,tsntions to this office.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

dor, in the office of the
Louis Marte, Defendant clerk of said Dist. Court.
The People of the State of California, Send Greet
ing: to LOUIS .MfRTEL,
VOU are hereby required to appear in an action
i brought against you by the above named plain
tiff in the District Court of the Fifth Judicial Dis
trict in and for the county of Amador and to ans
wer the complaint filed therein, "a copy Of which
accompanies this summons,) within ten days, Tex
elusive of the day of service } after the service on
you of this summons-if served within this coun-
ty if served out of this county but within this Ju-
dicial District within twenty days; if served out
of said District, then within forty days-or judg-
ment by default will be tahen against you.
The said action isbrougbt to enforce the payment
of the sum of Two Thousand and Eighty-one Dol
lars and Thrtytwo cents, with interest at the rate
of ten per cent. per annum on the sum OF S3450 90
frcm the 2Sth of January 1866. until May 9Th,
1856: also interest on Sl08l 80 from sth of May,
1856: also interest on $1,000 from LIST of December
1856, until paid at same rate per annum, due on
two certain promissory notes as set forth in said
complaint and if you fail to appear and answer the
said complaint as above required, the plaintiff
will take Judgment against you for the debt,
interest and cost above specified.
Given under my hand and the Seal OF
the District Court of the Fifth Judi
IL. ST. cial District, this Sth day of Decem-
ber in the year of our Lord one thous-
and eight hundred and fifty-six.
j. G. SHIPMAN, Clerk.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Real Estate for sale at a Bargain.

szs,sss2s HAVING received intelligence from home
HI requiring my presence early the ensuing
l.t4d spring. / now offer my entire interest
(being one-half) in Page Cameron's Fire Proof
buildings. The above property is located in the
most desirable business portion Of the Town of
Volcano, and will rent annually for $500 per mo.
Terms: one-third of the purchas money down, the
balance in three and six months at two per cent
with security on the building.
]. B. CAMERON.
Volcano October 9th, 1856. octll 6l-tf
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Dure Los Angeles Wine, pure una.

L dulterated native California Wine, guaranteed
TO be the juice Of the grape. Recommended for sick
persons and particularly applicable for Invalds
and ladies'. For sale ut the Centre Store.
oct1e 52-tf THEURKAUF q Co.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

Gov. Gardner, Of Mass, has appoin-
!" Ar. Smith, deaf mute, regularly ed
|o.' p'SEa' justice of the peace. Justice
I-ae' 70 be blind, but now we have it
|esai and dhmb-a fair type of the thing.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
Mrs. s. A. HALEY.

is now undergoing q thorough repair, when it will
be furnished entire with new Furniture and opened
to the public on Christmas, the 25th inst, with the
best Table and most cleanly house on the Pacific.
5ss- Board with lodging, from So to per day.
Our motto-"We strive to please"
dec q l0-4w
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24
dec 20
For Christmas.

CHAMPAIGNE; all kinds Of fine Wines; Cor
~ dlals; Pure Brandies, &c. Also, best English
and American Pie Fruits; Jams; Jellies and Fresh
Fruits; Peaches, Apples, Strawberries &c, at the
dec 13 CENTER STORE.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-24

~ y hat Is the difference between filling a
r.raer fn"An with water and throwing a woman
s'ssfooard! One is "watcr in the pitcher"
r40 'le other pitch her in the water"