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Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

AMADoR WEEKLY LIDGER"-For the
purpose of giving better local designation
of " The Weekly Ledger" we have with the
commencement Of this volume substituted the
word "Amador for The" Exchanges
have been in the habit of giving credit, some
to the jackson Ledger, some to the Weekly
some to the Aalad0r, and some simply TO the
Ledger, while Others still keep up the name
of Volcano Ledger. BY adopting the name
as given at the head of this paragraph, all
difficulty will be obsiated
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

besides having some trouble with the banks
sliding.
4 The Slumgulion & Pennsylvania Com
panies have been at work for the past two
weeks on a ditch for the South Branch TO
run around their claims which they have
now got completed, and are now at work in
their claims again. Look out for big pay in
short time
The old China Gnlch Company have now
got their big shaft down about 50 feet, and
have struck a small stream of water which
will be likely stop them from going any lower
this winter Their horse power derrick
works well aud their dirt pays better as they
go down. They are making now from six to
eight dollars a day to the hand
Ostncr & Hcaser, German architects and
stone cutters, of San Francisco, have taken
up a half section of the marble ridge-north
Of town, for the stone Hcaser has been at
work for the last eight months in the mouth
of Jackass Gulch quarrying and shipping
stone to San Francisco--one load of four
teen blocks left this morning
Mr. Heascr informs me that he Travelled
over great portion Of the State in search
of marble, but could find none to suit him un.
Ill he found this place. He says there is a
large amount Of this rock finer and better
for all purposes than any Italian marble, and
that it is as fine grained and more solid than
the Vermont marble. He also informs me
that it is their intention to supply their busi-
ness at San Francisco with marble from this
quarry.
The merchants and business men of Volca-
no certainly must see the vast interest it will
be to Volcano to hurry along the turnpike
road from here to Sutter The road with
out doubt, will be commenced early next
spring and probably be finished during the
summer. Yours.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24
Politics next Year.

Many are the speculatons indulged in, es-
peciolly by on-the-fencc politicians, concern
ing the character of the political contest next
year As to the course Of those whose
principles are governed by interest personal
TO themselves and friends we care but pre-
cous little. It docs not disturb a sound
Democrat to witness the perpexty Of those
who do not know which way to turn: it does
not disturb him TO even see some Of those
who Prctcss the same faith, but have it not,
racking their brain TO ascertain the probable
winning move upon the political chess-board
inthe coming campaign; these things, we say,
do not disturb the sound Democrat. for lie is
conscious of the truth Of the principles to
which he is devoted, and will be governed by
them rather than 10y ollice-seelSilg self inter
est. He has abiding faith in the final fulfill
ment Of tile sentiment, "truth is mighty and
will prevail"
To speak of parties, we know not what
may be the course Of the Republicans, or the
X. n. Remnant, or the other odds and ends
that might be scraped up There will of
course be opposition to the Democracy
doubtless a Republican organization, and
probably a so-caled independent party or
cliqoc-but there is no such thing as telling
positively what shape the opposition will as.
sumo. We do know, however, what viii be
the course of the Democracy; it will be the
same that it ever has been-straigh ght-forward
fearless and progressive, the only true party
of the people! Its landmarks are constantly
in view; and those who may not like the
course of the gallant old ship are not compel
led to take passage. If any have got
aboard by mistake, they can be landed with
out ceremony
To sum up; When the proper time arrives
the Democracy will clear the decks for action
and wipe out the common enemy, Boilers
Pubs, and all, without a struggle.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24
Con tables Sale.

DY virtue of an execution to me diree'Sg, ,Se, f,o
ID on the goth day Of October, a. ~ rAn pas
the Court OF }. NJ Douglass Justice o,.,'ro ., e'
in township No. |. Amador county Ssaai,o" Sa,lW Wop,
favor Of Hugh Robinson and aga'nsi Nehy' VEN. df If 81
for the sum of $40 35, aud 81 ~ Coz. ,.5 pro
together with accruing costs, have ,t,, AM G.
and will expose to Public Sale on lhe or l.'" 30
November a. d. 1851. between thr VIM t.t
clock A. ~ and o'clock p Me- all ins l,a'V Velo
and interest Of the aforesaid deiendans s,ran.r,
Howe, in and 10 the following deserlo,efh h,ipcS iyi
to-wit: One framed dwelling house a.u ior HaB.
shop located Immediately above The Aier' ier csaat
in the town Of Aqueduct City, Ali'4e' A, e.lo ofu
State of California; Also four hnnuivu ,t oge eoot
Der in said frame dwelling house: A. ~ on1 ss
Ing stove in the town of Clinton, coun' M alot
aforesaid. said cooking stove will be sou ui.'ofoa
at said town of Clinton, on tue apo'
lIth day Of November 1851 c,,, 10 sel.s
Sale 10 take place at Aquedue' '.3
said execution, costs and accruing eo1srrrN
ALLEN Gklt ca.
Constable, Township No J, Amaaoi '''
Dated at Clinton. Oct. goth, ls0'' l4s
oct ~
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24
man.

In this place. October 20th. 1857, GEORGE LIS
LIE. youngest son OF G.. S. and Jane K. Andrews
aged Is months aud IL days.
Suffer little children to come unto me and loi
bid them not. for Of such is the Kingdom Of Hea'-
en- The doting father and devoted mother a'-
stricken with pangs of sorrow that Others can
not feel OF appreciate-with grief that no human
sympathy can lessen yet the Divine promise anu
command will wash away the burthen thai is upon
them. They lose the treasure Of their alecto1H
but an angel is furnished to the realms Of bliss
Sleep on sweet babe, and take my resV d,
God callid thee home lie thought II best
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24
TIL d LEDG ER.
T. A. sPRIN GER & CO.
Democratic State Central Committee.

100000 ~N~~N~NNN
The following gentlemen constitute the Demo
cratic State Central Committee for the ensuing
year;
sacramento--v. +. Geiger, F. Forman, j. IL
Sullivan. Sac. T. O.; Peter Ross, Michigan Bar p. O.
san Ffancisco-T. Foley, II B, Truett Jos. p.
Hoge. Robt G. Page, San Francisco Z. O.
III Dorado--D. w. Gelweks, W II. Smith, Wm.
A. January Placeryilie z. o.; A. st. Clair Denver,
Coloma 7. o.
Taoiumne-A. \. Francisco, Sonora. P. o.
.Neuqda--S ii. Chase, Nevada p o.; 5. S. Lewis,
San Juan 7. o.
Caiageyas--H Putney, Murphy's p. o.
Placer. Anderson. Auburn, =. O.
litba-T. B. Rearion. G. W. Bloor Marysville
Siskivou--E. IL. Steel, Scott's Bar p. o.
san Joaguin-H. T. Higgins, Stockton P. o.
Fresno E. L. Hart, Milerton p. o.
8Htie-T. A. Turner Oroyille, p. 0.
Los .angies-J W. Shore, Los Angles P. o.
Sonomd--J. NJ. Hudspeth. Sonoma p. o.
Triatg-S d. kreder, Weaverville 7. o.
Sicva- Frances Anderson, Dowuieville, p. o.
.9niGdor-T. A. Springer Jackson r. 0.
Santa Ciara-Wm. Matthews, San Jose p O.
Contra Cosfa--A. II. Meoney, Martinez p. O.
Pfimas--W. u. Sawyer, Quincy Z. o.
.Sutter--S r. Warrington, Nicolaus r. o.
Del .torte--C. y. Thornbury, Crescea At City.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24
Death of George Gordon.

| Who does not remember with kindness the
name Of GEORGE GoRDoN-generous and
open-hearted George Gordon whose alb
sence from our pidst, so brief, we scarce OBJ
serve until the announcement comes that
the King of Terrors has claimed him for
victim! lie was for several years stage
driver between Sacramento, Jackson and
Mok. Hill, and won for himself, by his cour-
teous demeanor, degree Of respect and es-
teen that viii long survive him. lie died in
Sacramento a few days ago from the effects
of chloroiorm, being about to undergo Il sur
gical operation for severe malady with
which he was afflicted Poor George! may
he rest in peace. His last words were, II
can't reach the brake" than which nothing
more expressive ever fell from the lips of a
dying man. The State Journal discourses
with singular beauty and eloquencc upon the
text which escaped the soul of George Cor
don, just at the moment when its fight was
taken to the other side" We copy for the
benefit of all:
The Last or EARTH THE last words Of
great men become proycrbia they are her
aided aloud from place to place all over the
world, and revercnced as voices from "thc
other side" Obscure individuals, or those
who follow in the ordinary walks OF life speak
their last words, die, and are buried for o
short time their immediate personal friends
mourn their loss and miss them from among
their daily associations, bat they are forgot
ten. Their death does not disturb the world
they are not supposed to have in their last
moments any intercourse with the land OF
shadows; but we have never heard of any
last words" more peculiarly beautiful and
expressive, more indicative OF an ever present
sense Of duty, than those of George Gordon
the stage driver II can't reach the brake!
Twas a rapid journoy-he had passed the
last change aud was driving down the hill in
TO the Valley OF Death-the road was rougl
and the bill steep-the darkness of night wa
gathering over and about him-his team
! fresh and mettlesome, become unmanageab,
he coald not hold this situation every mo
ment became more perous-but calm aut
collected he sat on his box till the danger 0
his passengers becoming apparent, he ex
claimed, 81 can't reach the brakew The las
and only stay was gone, aud without anothe
word he was hurried on, and in the prime o
manhood fresh from active life, he drove dow
into that undiscovered country. Peace t
thy memory, George, may the Valley Roa,
be smooth and easy, and dark though it be
you will find the other sde' bright. Th,
last words OF Napoleon, 'fete daraiee," an,
those Of Webster, II still live" dwiude int,
insignlicance when compared with those 0
Gordon, and furnish additional evidence tha
much of the beautiful in life is to be foan,
''in the short and simple annals of the poor.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

TIE fire near Sutter Creek, mentioned last
week as having destroyed machinery over the
sLaft of the Badger quartz lode, caused u
loss Of about $4,000 The vein is now own
ed by Messrs. HAYWARD & Robinson, aud
is no longr known as the Badger lode.
Messrs. II. & r. had the machinery renewed
and a; work, the wood part of it from The Tree,
in less than a week from the date of the ac-
cident
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24


JULIus SABLE-Mr. Sable was tried at a
previous term Of the Court, upon an :nlict-
ment charging him with the murder Of John
Eaheld, in Jackson, the jury falling to agree.
He had a second trial last Thursday, which
resulted in his acquittal. The verdict of the
jury, we feel constrained to say, gives general
satisfaction to the public. The case was
shrouded in deep vale of mystery, with
many circumstances for and against the prs-
oner, but there were few who thought him
guilty. He had ever been quiet, peaceable,
law-abiding citizen, and denied to the last,
even to bis counsel, any participation in the
crime. We know Julius Sable well, and do
not entertain the slightest idea that the blood
OF human being is upon his hands He
has passed through severe and trying or
deal, but has been acquitted of any guilt by
a sworn and highly intelligent jury Of his
felow-citizens.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24
MARRIED.

In Sacramento. a, tbe Synagogue, Oct 22d ly
the Rev. A. Galland. of San Francisco Ma. "
BRUNEI to Miss LIMA LEVlNSKEY, both Of
Jackson.
4 long, happy, and prosperous life to othewodlcd
couple. May they glide down the stream OF tins
with uninterrupted peace and harmony.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

PAINTING Mcssrs. Chase & Underwood,
of this place, have established an excellent
and well deserved reputation as masters of
their art Mr. Chase's work is familiar to all,
and we have lately examined a number of
large and small signs painted 10y Mr. Under
wood, superior in beauty Of style, and work
manship, to anything we had before seen in
the State. Mr. Z. is possessed of much
more than ordinary genius in that line
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

MoRE Cosrs.-Tax-payers who have as
yet failed to "walk up to the Captains Office
and SETTLE will save costs by reading and
needing Sheriff Paughs advertisement
More costs will accrue upon the day specified;
the law of last winter is mandatory, and can
not be avoided
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24
The News from the Atlan.,-

The Mail Steamship Panama
rived at San Francisco on the 22j i,...' 81
brings the news Of the loss, on the o,t
between Cuba aud New York, of the s,.,.. ID,
Central America, formerly the c. .'-','
Law She left Havana with 800
gers and crew; the passengers helm, ,
who left San Francisco on the 2Otb Of ','''
She toandered in gale, (Which sheb,d
out for three days. on the 18th of Sen. y.
Cape Hatteras. All the women and ,i,, vi
and many men, l73 in ALL were saved H.
sail vessels, leaving 4l9 who probo,l,' wy
ished, although it is thought that Com. ''''
saved during the night by unknown -. y"
Nearly two millions of treasure NO..
with the steamer. This is a severe st.,,
California, as many Of her substantial ~.
zens were on the i'll fated vessel s..I
persons from this vicinity are believed r. j.
among the lost The newspapers o,n,. ny
are very severe on the Steamship e. 'L e
keeping such worn out steamers in tbo;,
vice. We hope this disaster will bo A.
cause Of substantial opposition line b.;.,
established that will humble this bc,rto,
monopoly.
No other news of Importance
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24
n EW THIS w EEA
Taxes.

On Saturday the l4th day Of NoyembT neA'
all taxes unpaid will become delinquent @u'
there will be more costs in addition to the 4aA'
and the per cent. already added thereto 0'
Statutes of 1857, page S3l, section H.
w. j. PAUGH,
Sheriff of Amador county
Jackson, Oct. "a, 1857.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

ScHooIs.--Have School Trustees noticed
and acted in accordance with the section of
the School Law which was quoted in the
Ledger last week Duty to the school inter
erst demands that they should act promptly.
There is no time to be lost
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

+ UMBER DEALER. IoNE CRY. keeps c9l''o-
IL ly on hand general assortment ol 'l'
quality of lumber, which is offered at Iar p ig
oct n l-
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

NATURALlzArIoN.-W notice that Bruce
Husband, Esq has this week taken the very
proper step of having his naturalization pa
pers renewed, before Judge Creanor All
persons who obtained their final papers from
the Court Of Sessions or County Court, are
advised to Immediately follow his example, as
by decision of the Supreme Court Of this
State, admission to citizenship can only be
granted by courts having common law juris
diction
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

MEssRs Shipman & Eichelbergcr, Of Jack
son, are constructing Pine Wood Gas Works
in Nevada and will hare the town lighted in
the course Of few weeks
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

EARTuQrAKE.--On the night of the goth,
a severe shock of an earthquake was felt at
San Francisco, creating about as much con
sternation as any Of its predecessors since
the advent Of American emigration to this
coast. A gentleman Of undoubted reliability
informs us that at about the same time, in
this vicinity, he felt a very distinct oscla-
ting movement of the earth, accompanied
with rumbling sound like distant thunder,
and which he at the time supposed to be the
shock of an earthquake
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

THIRD VoLME--We are under many OBJ
legations for the kindly notices that have been
taken of the Ledger by some of our cotcm
poraries, upon The announcement of the close
of its second volume. With this number
commences the third volume, and we will
strive to make our paper worthy Of the high
compliments that have been passed upon it.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24
NitcIa Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that an ei,C''S a Wa,s
IN Trustees aud Secretary for the JaeA'o" Tba,s
Company will be held at Aqueduct Oi!' VI
day, November 18th, 1851,
BY order Of the President, u1I
oct "a
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

The young wife Of drunken husband il
San Francisco attempted last Wednesday tC
cut her throat with razor.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

The "green turtle trade" from Lower
California to San francisco, is becoming
"quite an item.n
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

NEws.-There IS general dearth of news
in our county just now. The District Court
being in session has brought people in from
all parts of the county, aud scores Of our
friends have called upon us, yet With all our
facilities we have been unable to obtain more
items than will be seen in our columns.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-10-24

ATTENTION is called to the card Of j. T.
Poe, Esq, Lumber Dealer in lone City
Mr.. Poe is a gentleman too well known to
require any recommendation at our hauds