Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-01-10
Governors Message.

Assembly was delivered 10 those TWO ooules
on Wednesday the 18th instant, and is before
us Its great length precludes the idea of
our publishing it entire. We give below
SYNOPSIS of its contents. 1t is very well
written document and shows great deal of
study into the affairs Of our State Much of
the document is devoted to Vigilance mat
tiers, yet we do not blame him for this, as he
undoubtedly had the right to place himself
on the record, in what he conceives to be
the proper light.
The next question treated Of is our Indian
affairs, in which the people are congratulated
on the peace which now exists He is deci-
dedly opposed to the Indian Reservation sys-
tenn in this State He shows up the finances
as in q rather bad state, but scouts repudia-
ton: advocates q revision of tax laws, and
recommends an Income tax, and restricted
Stamp Act.
The old "Civil Fund" retouched and ac-
ton advised to be had in regard thereto
The bonds of Palmer, Cook 4 Co. have
been sued for failure to pay interest on State
Bonds, and expects recovery.
States that $2l8,OO0 of the Indian war
bonds yet remained unpaid, and compliments
the Commissioners for their faithful discharge
of duties, recommends further salary to the
clerk of the board and to Gen. Denver
Suggests convention to revise the con-
stitution in many particulars.
Recommends sale Of swamp lands, within
five miles of cities, hitherto withheld from
lands donated to the State by various acts of
Congress.
Speaks highly of the State library, and en-
couragingly of the State Lunatic Asylum in
Stockton
Recommends the amendment of numerous
general laws, and suggests the propriety of a
law giving landlords len on their tenants
property SO as to avoid the necessity of pay.
ing rents in advance-and of a registry law
for the cities--and Of law authorizing mort
cages on personal property.
House of Refuge for youthful offenders
is recommended; new state prison advised,
and economy in printing recommended.
The Message closes with grand flourish
ON the Pacific Railway and Wagon Road.
Read the message by all means the first
opportunity.
BALLs.-The one at Leonard's Pine Grove
House on New Years Eve is spoken Of as a
happy affair, Notwithstanding the unfayora-
BILE weather. The supper was one Of Leon
ards best, and that is saying much. The fat
turkeys in superabundance, well roasted,
were arguments too strong for the scrupes of
even Grahamte.
At Union Flat the ball on New Years
day was well attended and passed off to the
satisfaction of those present. The ladies of
Upper Rancheria graced this latter festivity
with their captivating presence.
The votaries of Terpsichore in this place
had an extempore party on the evening of the
LIST, and enjoyed themselves as they always
do. By the way, we have the best dancers
here that ever animated ball room If you
wish to see the poetry Of motion" exempli-
fed, just attend soiree dansante in Vol
cano.
The Anniversary Ball, on the Sth inst, at
the Votaw House. Upper Rancheria, was
well attended Our pleasure-seeking folks who
Love to go and mingle with the young
In the gay and festal room, when every heart
Is beating faster than the merry tune"
were all there, and returned well satisfied.
To CoRREsPoNDENTs.-How often must we
inform correspondents that they must furnish
US their real names in order to have any no.
tice taken of their communications. If per-
sons have not confidence enough in US to en-
trust us with their names, when they send us
articles to publish, we shall decline fathering
their illusions, however good they may be
aud is they are ashamed of their productions,
we also ought to be.
Miss CLARA CALIco-We welcome you to
our columns. You will find your very clever
sketch on the outside of this issue. We shall
hold you to your promise, and agree on our
part, that you shall have at least one good
offer if you continue our contributor.
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