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d. X. McRAE, ESQ.

CoNcERr-We attended concert by the pupils
of Mrs. j. R. Whitaker one evening last week, and
though no judge of music ourselves we can rely on
the judgment of others present. all of whom decid-
ed that the young ladies performed remarkably WE'LL
doing credit to themselves pupils and justice to
their teacher, as able and competent instructor
The proficiency made by some of her pupils who
to our knowledge had been taking lessons only a
few months was really astonishing We were high
ly amused with the Musical Dialogue, by four of the
young ladies, which closed the evenings entertain
ment styled "All's not Gold that Glitters"
Mrs. W. has had an experience of twenty four
years in teaching music and thoroughly understands
not only the science, but the art of imparting it to
others. Her next quarter will commence the first
week in January, and those having children or wards
to be instructed in this delightful art will do well 10
paronze her, feeling assured do, that she will
give entire satisfaction.
FAYETTEVILLE CARoLINIAN.-We announced in
our last the sudden death of w. F. Wightman, ESQ.,,
the Editor of the Carolinian The Editorial depart
ment Of the paper is at present in charge of Will
liam Bow, Esq. an intelligent gentleman and ster-
ling Democrat; and we have. no doubt it will con-
tinue to be useful and interesting Journal
so raH'
ALMOST PREcIsE.-The following is a veritable
copy Of the superscrpton of letter received at our
post Office, recently, from way down south -
.aH 80 Miss Lucy Neel 4r. ~'s.af
.l'5t-ls, .5aa1 Horse fly Pc 7''H'h a'i'
:; e. .i 18th District NC .... ~ sf..-...-
4th Corner 3rd house i ir- ,.E5ss,.,u
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but by whom or what was their character, Judge S.
is totally unable to state does he aecolect any
thing OF the discussion, his attention Tor the mo-
ment was otherwise directed. But he does distinct
ly recolect the whole matter again re-commtted
to Saunders, Dobbin and Rencher. The land sfeso-
luton, as reported, was drawn by Mr.. Rencher. The
report according to Judge SIS recollection con-
Cured in without any amendment, and, he thinks,
without any discussion
Judge S. repeats his regret that he should he una
bic to answer in more distinct wav the point to
which Mr.. McRae has called his attention
Raleigh, Dec. II, 1857.
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MEN BOOKS, THEOLoGICAL xc.-9HE
Being the first Part Of Theology Considered as Science Of
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Z" EVENINGS ; WITH JESUS; by Rev. William jaw. ~,
THE DIVINE LIFE; by Rev. John Kennedy. -
s. THE SAINT AND HIS SAVIOUR; by the Rev c. H.
MODERN ATHEISM; by James Buchanan D. D.. Ii, D.
THE GREYSON LETTERS Selected from the CORES.
PondenGe OF f. p; Greyson, Esq; by Henry Rogers
~ DARKNESS IN THE FLOWER LAND, or Religious
Notions and Popular Supersons in North China. bv the
Rev. NJ. Simpson Culberson ''' " '.'
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no reason to suppose that you would Intentionally
seek to place inc in a wrong position upon matter
of fact and therefore regard it as an inddoertence,
that you make me speak Of the action OF the Con-
oention whereas spoke of the action of the caucus
only. l have addressed enquiries to Judge Sann-
ders, who was chairman of the committee, to Mr..
James B. Shepard who did me the honor to fill the
chair for me, and to Mr.. Cantwell, who was men,
Der of the committee on that occasion. -,,
send you the enclosed replies from two OF these
gentlemen, which think corroborate substantially
what have stated-that that representative body of
the Democratic party of this State in favor of
equal distribution of the public lands among all the
States, in view of the system of squandering carried
on with regard to them.
could not, if l would reply to all the articles of
the press concerning me, and l nave not the d,spo
sition for a newspaper war; but think is due to
truth that this matter Of Jactshoud be fairly repre-
sented.
beg you will publish this, with the enclosed re-
plies of Messrs Shepard and Cantwell.
lam, very respectfully, ..
Your obedent servant,
D. X. McRAE
from Judge Saunders; but he says his recollection
is not sufficiently distinct to answer my enquiries.
His letter, however, is at your service.
Judge Saunders respects to Mr.. McRae, and has
to acknowledge the receipt of his note of yesterdays
date. 75 .I
He regrets to say he has too indistnct recolec-
ton Of the proceedings of the Convention of 1852.
to be willing to trust his memory as to what did
take place on the point to which Mr. McRae's note
refers. Judge S. can only state distinctly what took
place SO far as he was personally concerned.
On the Conventions being organized a general
committee was appointed. Judge s. chairman
The committee, by their chairman reported sundry
resolutions, drawn principally by the chairman. To
these resolutions various amendments were offered;
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ksoN AMADoR CAL, SATURDAY MORNING T. 1857

the subject of my visit and told me in few
words that he did not desire to wound my
feelings, yet, after a consultation with his
wife, they had determined not to give their
consent to my proposal ] asked his reason
for my rejection, but ere he had begun his an
swer Mrs. Stanford entered and herself re-
piled to me, that they had taken great pains
and been at much expense in their daughters
education, and she for one would not consent
to see her married to one who had only q
trade to depend upon for living. How long
she would have talked / know not had she
not been interrupted by Minnie, Cher whom
| most certainly this night have seen,) who,
feeling what was being done in regard to her
future happiness, had on the impulse of her
love entered the room, and throwing herself
at her fathers feet, besought him to consider
her peace of mind, declaring that her aifec-
tions were irrevocably fixed apon me and that
nothing could ALLEVIATE her love. Her father
""o OfibSh'iJ hofOu dutt, udu ~ uOI DCcu lOT
the eye of his wife, / have thought he would
have relented Her mother only child her for
thus showing her attachment for man, and
said she might marry poor man if she pleas
ed but she could not afterwards come to her
as daughter Fools as we were, together
we besought them to have pity upon us, but
it was of no avail | was rejected; my only
consolation being that drew from the father
the acknowledgment that if | were wealthy
all objections would be removed; although
the mother looked forward to union with
some of the "frst families" as well as the
riches. ] was forced to part with Minnie
without a private interview, yet she in the
presence of her unyielding father and proud
mother assured me of her constancy. Need
| tell you that for weeks following was dead
to the world-only alive to my own misery?
Oh, that had never been made to suffer
more keenly
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praises where he knew it would reach Min
MES ear. His apparent sympathy gained
him favorable reception when be called,
which, after he had created favorable i'm
preston, he managed to do very often. He
had, in some manner, learned of my rejection
and its cause, and Judging well of womans
nature often engaged in argument with Mrs.
Stanford on the subject of matrimony, he
contending warmly that poverty alone should
be no objection to suitor. This as he knew
would raise him in the esteem of Minnie and
not anger Mrs. Stanford, who thought it well
enough for him who was rich to talk so. In
short, when he proposed she was not prepared
to say "no," and at the earnest solicitations
of her parents accepted him, and they were
married a month before my return.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-07

ment of the heirs we proved beyond doubt
that the entire capital with which Mr.. Rellett
had carried on large trading business was
my father's the old clerk testifyiug that the
papers showing this were stolen from my faith
er's secretary during his funerall The judg-
ment was for over ten thousand dollars; but
/, rather than wait for its enforcement,
agreed to take eight thousand and give a full
release, provided the heirs would pay the
charges of my lawyer. After making my
legal friend handsome present and seeing
that his full demands had been paid, | started
for the West and Minnie. In that journey
fully realized the pleasures of anticipation.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-07
For the .AmadOr Weekiy Ledger.
MINNIE EASTFIELD;
o r, S Nd Low
[Continued.
CHAPTER V.
BY FLINT LOCK, ESQ.


WATERS STORY CONTINUED. Is UNFORTUNATE
To have ones life dependent on the will of
another, and to know that that will is full as
certain to be evil as good-to be waiting the
verdict of a jury when an ignominious death
or honorable liberty is the subject of their in
vestigation-must be almost agony; yet what
are these to the anxities of being in love-
fervently, ardently, madly in love-with one
who fully reciprocates your affection, to have
proposed to her parents honorably for her
hand and to have their decision postponed
oh, what vascillations between hope, doubt
and despairl Times pinious seem clipped
and he loiters for them to grow. Days spread
into ages and week opens out vista into
the future that, to the passion-torn Senses
seems century in length.
Did not see Minnie in the meantime?-
Yes; once at the house of her uncle, whose
acquaintance | had made through her. But
our meeting had in it no consolation Min
ME had no word Of hope to give me, but to be
patient and wait. 1t was evident to me that
she had less hope than myself as to a favora-
ble answer She had received no intmaton
as yet from her parents that had even limited
of marriage to her father
Her uncle was her fathers brother, Loren
70 Stanford, and possessed as kind heart as
ever pulsated A home man, devoted to his
wife, who was worthy of his devotion, he SYM
pathized with us and eudeavored to cheer our
depressed spirits by assuring us of his friend
ship and aid; bidding us to be true to each
other and all would finally be right
Our parting here was the first one we had
had in sorrow Would that had then known
what was to follow. How much would
have said as warning but-no matter; we
parted, | returning to my home and my wait
ing. Whatever may be our impatence, Time
moves on in his accustomed pace; no hand
can stay his march; and though apparently
long in coming the expiration of my week of
uncertainty at length arrived, and repaired
to Mr. Stanford's to hear my doom.
The miles were short, Gas | now rather
wished to defer knowledge Of my fate) and
was soon received by Mr. Stanford in his
drawing room. He Immediately commenced
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CHAPTER VI.

WATERS STORY CONTINUED. FORTUNE SMILES.
During all this time / had not seen Min
ME- although | might have met her at her un-
cle's. | felt that however pleasing might be
the meeting the parting would but be the
more painful.
In the latter part of June | received a
strange letter, from lawyer residing at my
old home in New York, informing me that
upon the recent death of wealthy resident
of that place, evidence had come to light
rendering it probable that could recover a
large sum from the estate, as he believed that
the deceased was indebted largely to my faith
or. He advised me to come on and see to it
at whatever cost. Here was something on
which to hang a hope. A fortune in pros
pect, and with it Minnie ! resolved at once
to go, and after paying a visit to Minnie's
uncle to tell him for her that | was to be alb
sent, indefinitely, on business that was of the
utmost importance, and that my love would
ever remain hers; the next day was on my
journey.
In time l arrived at the place of my birth.
Old associations and recollectons banished
from me all thoughts of business. At the
graves of my parents | knelt and poured out
my sorrows as if they were in life; longed
for their embraces and words of comfort
The sight Of the old house where my years
of joy were passed, had it not been for the
thought of Minnie, would have made me wish
| had not lived to leave its sacred walls.
Not for days did call on the lawyer who
had written to me. He then warmly express
ed his pleasure at my ready response to his
advice, and soon we were examining papers
that convinced me | was entitled to some
thousands Of dollars from the estate of Josh
ua Relett, deceased | informed the LAWYER.
Mr.. Brighton, that had but little money.
some two hundred dollars, to carry on law
suit, which placed at his disposal; but he
uttIlHtu any iCCy ulilCoo HO ltNONtitu lOT Tie
in the cause, if | would pay expenses Law
is ever slow in the old settled countries, and
the summer passed away and winter was up
on US before we had much more than COM
menced our cause ] had heen engaged in
hunting up witnesses, especially man who
had been formerly a clerk for Rellett. had
written frequently to Mnnie's uncle, sending
words of love to her, and had received, du-
ring the summer two letters from him cou-
tanning the general news, and of course a
message from Minnie. After them, through
the winter had not word from my western
home and her was still striving to gain -
That this caused me evil forebodings cannot
deny yet strove to palliate it, hoping soon
to return to her with wealth sufficient to sat
isfy her parents and win their consent.
My lawyer gave me every encouragement
The trial at last came on and to the astonish
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The Sabbath Bell.
The Sabbath belIi

The Sabbath bell
NO music on the ear can swell,
So sweet, so tuneful, or so choice
As that which flows from its blest voice.
No sound can to the Christian heart
A deeper thrill of joy impart.
Or wake purer thought to raise
The breath of silent prayer and praise.
The morning breaks the sun ascends.
And stiffness with the brightness blends.
Until the bell peals forth to say
at is the hallowed Sabbath-day.r
IL is the sacred day of rest,
Which God for man and beast has blest.
That, freed from weekly cares and strife.
They may renew the tolls of life.
Then nature, gladdened by the peals,
Her love for its return reveals,
And o'er the quiet landscape throws
The charm no other day bestows.
The Sabbath bell
Its tones the joyful tidings tell
Where Gospel knowledge will be taught.
And Gospel blessings may be sought.
Hark! how they float upon the ear,
To call and draw the people there!
Their ring gracious hope affords,
And almost chimes the cheering words:
Come, all ye wearied and oppressed
OH come, and l will give you rest!n
Then heed the summons; go and learn
The truths which life and death concern.
The Sabbath bell!
1t every grateful heart inspires,
And men and angels all rejoice
To hear its clear, inviting voice.
1t rolls below, it rolls above,
To spread the calls of peace and love,
And millions of the sainted throng
Will join to bless its welcome song
The Sabbath bell
1t wraps the soul in no false spell,
But swelling from the Gospel plan,
Awakens love to God and man.
The Sabbath bell OH let it ring.
The worshippers of God to bring;
Nor let its herald voice be stilled,
Until the house of God be filed
And, when its faithful notes shall cease,
And all within that house is peace,
Let every heart unite to pay
The worship due the Sabbath-day.
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HINTS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKERs.-In a large
room, nearly square, the best place to speak
from is near one corner, with the voice drec-
ted diagonally to the opposite corner In
all rooms of common forms, the lowest pitch
of voice that will reach across the room will
be most audible. In all such rooms it is bet
ter to speak along the length of the room
than across it; and a low ceiling will, caeteris
pari6us, convey the sound better than high
one. 1t is better, generally to speak from
pretty near a wall pillar, than far away from
it, 1t is desirable that the speaker should
speak in the keynote of the room, and evenly,
but not loud. In every case, the separation
OF the wall-surface into small receptacles,
like the private boxes of theater the re-
cesses of library, or the side-chapels of a
Gothic cathedral, is favorable to distinct hear
Scott Russell f. Il. S.
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MILLIN II IL Y /.
MRS. SURFACE,
Broadtcay street, Jackson, California.

7''t't..1J 'tFttf, JuCHsUH, CUFUUFWfu'
N RESPECTFULLY informs the La rEN
%dles of jackson and vicinity that she$tks
~ has permanently located herself in the
aoTye place, where she will be pleased TO receive
one is now fully prepared to do all kinds OF
Tih IN the above line of business and respectfully
!D3ohnets Hats, Laces and every variety of fancy
noaN5 VIII be kept constantly on hand and dis
posed OF at Sacramento prices.
Laules can always depend on having the latest
syes OF bonnets and dresses, and as low can be
pu'cnased In any similar establishment in Sac city
REGALIA.
Mrs. 5. is also prepared to make Regalia for Ma
]ous, odd Fellows, Templars, Sons of Temperance
NVn % ane respectfully solicts orders.
auge 42-3n
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HUMBOLDT Alexander Won Humboldt is
the King of Science, and without compeer.
His works and achievements are familiar to
all, and will form an imperishable monument
to his unsurpassed fame, through all success
i've generations. Personally, he is an object
of special attractveness His figure is de-
scrlbed as not large, but rather stout-his
feet and hands are small and of beautiful
form. His silver-white hair surrounds the
venerable head; he wears on the high, large
forehead the mark of genius His eyes are
blue, and Notwithstanding his advanced age.
are full Of expression and life. His Gne
formed lips reveal particular smile, half
sarcastic, half benevolent, full of spiritual
supremacy. While speaking, he sits bent
forward, with his eyes cast to the ground;
from time to time he lifts his head, frequent
ly smiling, thus animating the listner. lie is
IN the truest sense, and fullest meaning of the
word, the best narrator, the clearest writer
the world knows. An immense amount of
knowledge is alwys at his control-facts,
names and figures never escape his memory
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w. HENRY JONES,
HORACE SMITH
JAMES II. HARDY.
Smith & Hardy
GEO. MUNCKTON,

= USTICE OF THE Pc CE /,
OFFICE, -
A' Aunckton & Warmers Drug Store, Main street,
Volcano.
dec 7-ly
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GREAT MEN DoN'r SwELL.-Great men
never swell. 1t is only three cent individuals
who put on airs and fashy waistcoats, swell,
puff, blow, and endeavor to give themselves a
consequential appearance. No discriminating
person need mistake the spurious for the gem
uine article. The difference between the two
is as great as that between barrel Of vine
gar and bottle of pure juice of the grape
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-07

If we did but know how little some enjoy
the great things they possess, there would
not be much envy in the world
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done by me- The first day after the return
of his reason he inquired for the emigrant
train in which he had seen the counterpart of
his long lost Minnie. On being told that they
had gone without my endeavoring to gain fur
ther knowledge of them, he began to upbraid
me, but stopping short he turned his face to
the wall, saying, "she shall yet he found"
coNcLUsIoN NEXT WEEK.
The New EUROPEAN SLAVE TRADE-which
the Abolitionists of England propose to
Lord Palmerston-that is, the kidnapping or
contracting for free blacks to work for term
of years in the West Indies, Involves some
results it is well for them to look at and un-
derstand.
Ii this busines be opened to England.
it must be opened to the United States; and
" free blacks" will be introduced into South
Carolina, Louisiana aud Texas, as well as
into Jamaica and Guiana. What would be-
come OF these negroes, no prophet could de-
termine. At present, the importation of such
African " free blacks" is piracy, under our
laws
2. Only free black men are wanted for
l2borers, not acomen nor children; and hence
the lmportations that will take place, as of
Coolies, will be only of grown men, fit to
labor. The separation of families and sexes
is thus to be an inevitable result of this new
species of abolition philanthropy.
When black men are hired only to work
term of years. it not only becomes the inter-
est of the master to get the most possible
work out of them for the term, but it leads
to an ever fresh and prolonged demand for
new foreign supply as the old is killed off,
None OF this labor, in the separation of SEX
es, will be raised at home No master will
feel any interest in ten year property he is
not bound to support in its old age, or in
whose offspring, if there be any, he can have
no interest for protection or kindness.
Philanthropy in England has about run
the circle out We await to see, with inter-
est, where it is to bring up.-N. Y. Express