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nre in trouble and did not apply to me; that
was not right"
"And what use would it have been? re-
turned Warren i am weary Of borrowing
of one friend to repay another, day after day.
Even that has failed me at last, and / have
come to hide myself from the prying gaze oil
those who will soon be talking of my dis
grace"
Il heard rumors of this Dick, and went to
your Office to see you; as you were not there
/ followed you here. You have two hours
vet before bank hours are over. Here is a
blank check; fill it mp, yourself, and it shall
be duly honored Repay at your convent
ence. No thanks, 1t is oay IL loan. / know
your business WELL aud that in a little time
with perhaps little assistance, all will be
right again"
Totally overcome, Richard conld only
grasp his friends hand. while his eyes filled
with an nnwon,ed moisture
"How can we ever thank you, dearest
cousin Benz cried Kate. How can we ever
repay your"
"'Tnt, tut. Kate; am only discharging a
part of a debt owe you, my dear girl. |
owe all / possess--all am--to you. When
| first came here a raw, ignorant, awkward
booby, you were not ashamed of me. You
took me cordially by the hand, influenced
your father to assist me, and more than all,
by your unvarying Kindness, offering me a
home and innocent amusements in your socl-
ety. kept me out Of many temptations that
beset "a lonely, inexperienced lad, such as
without you | should have been thanked
YOU for it then, even when | diden't apprecl-
ate the sacrifice it was in fine lady to have
bmnpkin like myself about her; and when
knew more of the world and understood
the rarity Of such conduct, | loved you bet
ter for it, and felt the more grateful l bad
no opportunity TO show it before, in any sub
stantial form. But now you see YOU are un-
der no obligations. I'm only getting rid oil
a little heavy load you placed me under long
ago. Be off with you, Dick, and hereafter
RELY on me in all cases like the present
Don't get discouraged TOO easly-bnsiness
men, OF all Others, should have elastic tenn
pcraments Good bye now, be added as
Warren disappeared, kissing the tears from
Ka.e's cheek and be assured that Ben Ad-
ans. the millionaire has never forgotten, and
will try to repay your kindness to your poor
aud awkward cousin
81 am richly repaid, she muttered "How
little dreamed, long ago that twice in my
life / should owe my highest happiness to
the trihing acts OF kindness towards my good
cousin
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TIL E LEDGER.
Democratic State Central Committee.
r. A. SPRINGER & CO.


The following gentlemen constitute the Demo
cratic State Central Committee, for the ensuing
year:
saeramento-v. E. Geiger, F. Forman, J. II
Sullivan. Sac p o.; Peter Ross, Michigan Bar p. o
San Erdncisco--T. Foley, II. B. Truott, Jos. +
Hoge Robt c. Page San Francisco 7. o.
FL Dorddo--D w. Gelwicks W. IL Smith, VIM
A. January. Placcrvile p. o.; A. ST. Clair Denver
Cooma r. O.
Tuoiumne-A. N. Francisco, Sonora, p. o.
.Negada-S H. Chase, Nevada J. o.; S. S. Lewis
San Juan p. o.
Calaperds--H. Putney, Murphys P. o.
Placer. Anderson. Auburn 2. 0.
Yvbd-T. b. Rcardon. G.. ". Bloor, Marysville.
Sissiyou-E ii. Steel Seott's Bar p. o.
San Joaquin T. IIuggins, Stockton F. o.
Fresno- f. p Hart, Miilerton p. o.
Butte--T. \. Turner. 0roville, ?. o.
Los .fagies-J. w. Shore, Los Angles 7. o.
Sonoma-J. NJ Hudspeth. Sonoma 7. o.
Trinity--S. d. Kreider, Wcavervillc 7. ..
Sierra Frances Anderson Downievlle, p. o.
-7mador-T. A. Springer jackson ?. o.
Santa ClGra-Wm Matthews San Jose p. o.
Contra Cosfa-A. X. Meloney, Martinez z. o.
Pitnnas-W. ID. Sawyer. Quincy L. o.
Sutter--S K. Warrington, Nicolaus 7. O.
Del .Norfe-C n. Thornbury, Crescent City.
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New York Ranch Hotel.

4 -. THIS well know Tavern STAND aS n'S
@@A .z9miles from jackson, on the maii = I'f ;,s
MC4Mtff to Volcano, has been re-openeu =! a a
AnndE old proprietor and will be keP' ,iors 10
8W<g frst-class house. The accommoaa',SOntt So.t
~>-SSa's-~ here for TRANSFERS are OF ihe INA ou,s
kind, and every attention will be PAID 10 '''
stopping at this house. ;ouors,
The Bar is supplied with the best Of Ll4IO'r as
and the Table will always be provided VII"
good acticles as the season affords. .a,an.
Travellers and others will find II to 'he'r Nv
tage and comfort to stop at this house; ,rfoNp
sep26
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Hugh c. Murray.

Chief Justice Murray was 32 years old.
In no other State Of the confederacy has so
young man occupied so high a judicial po-
sition. He was m, n Of superior legal
mind and was capable of calculating clearly
the most intricate questions of law and equi-
ty. His intellect was far above medocrity
In his social relations Judge Murray was
open and frank He made no parade of his
virtues aud scorned 10 conceal his errors His
friends were warm and devoted his enemies
bitter and oftentimes malignant. The former
he cherished warmly and sincerely; the latter
were the objects of his superlatiye contempt
In an intellectual point Of view, they were
generally as ours barking at the heels Of a
giant. The respect now shown to the mem
CRY Of the illustrious deceased establishes the
high estimation in which the Chief Justice
was held. The courts of the State and the
members of the bar are foremost in doing
honor to his name. Judge Murray was of
Scotch descen. his mother and brother are
residing in Illinois, where the subject of this
notice was raised and educated. Judge NJ
was through the Mexican war, and came to
California in lS49
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The EARTH QuIEr--We hav'nt heard os
an earthquake in any part of the State f.,
week, or perhaps two What's the mo,,o,,
Has the birthstone and saltpetre gin Ont
down below? SO far as we are advised +,
" shakes have never been experienced m
Amador, notwithstanding it has quite an ey
tensive "Volcano" within its limits
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CouNTY HosPrrAL.-There are at present
only five patients under treatment We are
glad to be able to state that DR.. Crawford
has at length fairly recovered from his ted
GUS and severe indsposition, and is actively
engaged in the practice Of his profession, in.
Guiding the charge of the Hospital.
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IT is thought the California immigration
this year will reach $4,000 or $4,000 per-
sons, many of whom are women and children
There will be better chance than formerly
for bachelors to become benedicts.
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The STATE FAIR-Large numbers of per-
sons in this vicinity and other parts of the
county are making preparations to visit the
State Fair, which commences at Stockton
on Tuesday next. We are told that lone
Valley will be pretty much depopulated du-
ring the Fair week.
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Notice TO Taxpayers.

All persons who do not pay their assessment
before the 3d Monday in October, will have p-'
cent added thereto in compliance with the s'a'u'
Of 1857, (Revenue Act page $751; Section H.
PAUGH, Sheriff
Jackson, Sep. 26, 1857.
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FABuLous.-A quartz lead has been DIS
covered near Grass Valley, said to exceed III
richness four times over the far-famed Allison
lead of the same vicinity.
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QulEr.--The past week has been very qui-
ct in jackson. No foot races, and only one
fight that we have heard Of That was with
crow-bars but was stopped before much in
Jury was done
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BEN KoozER, the man what edits news
paper ''n very fine place, in Caayeras co
had better keep his eye skinned" Wen
meet you, "old gentleman" at the State Fair,
and wager you two to one that you get
"shot' (in the neck, or take water" So
"heaye ahead" you rusty, musty, husky old
sho t,h
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The VoTE FOR STANLEY Taking the State
at large the actual Republican vote is much
smaller than that cast for Mr. Stanley. Mr..
5. was nominated by the Settlers, on which
account he received several thousand votes.
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Law CARD.-It will be seen that A. [.
Brown and j. w Armstrong, Esqs have
entered into co-partnership in the practice ol
the law Their card will be found in another
part Of this paper.
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EUROPEAN NAvIEs.-The navy of Fran
numbers 537 vessels and l4,077 guns t6,,
OF Great Britain, s27 vessels and l3s>a
guns. Difference in favor of France 10 ye..
sells and 1877 guns.
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MARRIED.

AT the residence of the brides parents lone var
ley, on the 18th inst, by Rev, II. IL. Rces, Dan o
PETERS and Miss MATTE G. CLAYES,
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SIERRA CITIZEN Edwin r. Campbell one
of the most piquant writer's in the State has
retired from the editorial charge Of the above
Journal
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ARRIvAL-Mr. Haley and family with
their train of three wagons from Mount Yer
non, Mo, passed through jackson on Friday
Morning.
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Volcano Correspondence.
voLcAxo. Sept. 25th, 1856,

Volcano. Sept. 25th, 1851
Me,srs. Editors: The "Bal' has been all
the rage here for some time past, and it may
be satisfaction to some to see notice OF it
in your paper 1t came of last evening" at
the Empire, according to previous announce
ment. Some difference of opinion seems to
exist las is always the case, in regard to
the manner in which the company enjoyed
themselves. Some think it dull affair des
titute of life. soul, or interest. Others think
it unsurpassed for fishion, beauty, chvaIry
and pleasure. For onr part we hold TO the
latter opinion, and submit the facts to can
did world.
The ladies claim onr attention first, and it
is with difiidenec we approach the subject,
feeling that it is impossible to do them justice
with pen and ink. In numbers they exceeded
the men All were dressed in elegant taste ;
no grand display Of costly fabrics, but natu-
raj beauty and grace seemed to have claimed
their greatest care.
The accomplished Misses B-d attracted
much attention, and but few young ladies
possess such amiable qualities. Miss B.
Pc looked as attractive and graceful as ev-
er. Miss IN could not help but be the
Delle OF tne CNtuiiS. Mtos L. IT uIf
peared with her usual modest innocent aud
uuaSsuming dignity so peculiar to herself
Many other ladies deserve particular notice.
and we regret that want Of time and space
prevents further comment.
Of the gentlemen, the late candidate of the
American party for Senator demands word
of commentator for his efficiency as mana-
ger, performing his various duties with marked
ability. We were forced to admire the gal
laptry Of Mr. II. L. Fe, when holding mt
blessed Jabg while the ball went on. The
gentleman of the melodous voice created
quite a sensation among the ladies. G
By and Judge De were in the zenith
of their glory. Major L--y was decidedly
the most graceful dancer on the floor.
With reluctance AIN compelled to close,
remarking in justice to Mr.. George that he
did everything in his power to make all hap
py. Frat.
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THE California Minstrels passed through
this place Il few days ago, and it is quite pos
sble they may return during the coming
week to give our citizens "a touch of their
quality" They are "a No. l,"-sure.
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SO We Go.-Kentucky, for the first time
since 1928, has Democratic Legislature
The Democratic tide sweeps everything be-
fore it, Stand from under!
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Next CoNGREss.-Democrats, 1926; Re-
publicans, 81; Americans, l6; two vacancies
Democrats over II. and A Is. How do the
opposition like the picture2"
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The Governor has not yet intimated who
is to be Supreme Judge, vice Murray, de-
ceased TIE appointment will hold until the
next general election.
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BooT BLAcXING.-This embelIisbmop,
now be obtained in Jackson at a BIZ q 49,.
A colored individual known by the eupbom
Gus name Of "Zigaboo," has been the con.
Of this reduction in the prices. We do No,
perceive the BACKED boots to have incro...,
any since the low rates. Zig" is evidon,
rat in his profession and we therefore 90.
not recommend him to the community
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The tobacco manufactures in Richmond,
Va, have an aggregate capital Of IS, 900, 900.
The weekly ledger., 1857-09-26

TIE papers in various parts Of the State
speak of pale faces and prevailing sickness
SO says an exchange. Add this locality
to the list.
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DIED,

In ioodville, on the 22d inst, LORENZO d
RUNlAN, aged IS years.
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1t has attracted much attention.

DULL--That business is rather dull in this
place just at the present, it would be useless
to deny it is the time of year when dull
times must be expected Nevertheless. our
business men appear to be doing living bu-
siness, with fine prospect for healthy
winter trade. The Court Of Sessions, Board
of Supervisors and District Court will be in
session next month, which will enliyen the
business Of the town for time.
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SEE the important corrections in the Eec.
tion Table, re-published on first page.
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BUENA VISTA RANcH.-J. D. Mason, Esq,
has purchased the well known Buena Vista
Ranch, Gin the lower part of this county, }
containing $50 acres of very desirable farm
ing land, for which he paid $4,000 NJ NJ.
has long been successfully engaged at mining
in Volcano, and we wish him all the pleasure
he anticipates, and more too, in the enjoyment
of his good fortune That is noble occu-
patton which causes "two spears Of grass to
grow where but one grew before" We are
confident that under the management of our
friend, the beautiful ranch of which we speak
will become, (if it is not already one Of .he
most productive farms in the State
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LITERARY DoDGE-One of those unfortu-
nate individuals who are continually thirsty,
as usual found himself out Of funds few
days ago and therefore unable to get mis- NOR
ming nip; so borrowing book under pre-
tence Of wanting to read it, he marched into
the Union Hotel and asked "if George was
up On being answered, by the barkeeper,
in the negative, he told him very confidently
that che wanted to borrow four bits to get
the second volume of that work as he had
read this one and was very much interested "
The barkeeper ON examining the book found
it was entire aud had no second volume so
tie dodge didn't win.
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It may possibly sound old fogyish, but it
nevertheless true. that the world might
lspense, for some years, with new ideas, II
sc would only thoroughly disseminate the
true ones which we have already IN existence.
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The STATE Journal says VIM. H. Seward
is candidate for President in 1860, and that
he wants the Republicans of California 10
present ham first The fate of Fremont and
the result of the election this year in Califor-
MIA should dssuade Mr. Seward from the lat
ter part of his programme.
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CARSON VALLEy-R Reliable accounts from
Carson Valley indicate that the Mormons
have been called to Salt Lake by Brigham
Young. They have readily sold ont their
farms to emigrants. The valley presents an
exceedingly lively appearance, large num-
ber of emigrants having arrived, with vast
numbers of horses, cattle and mules. A good
deal Of stock will be wintered in the valley.
The outgoing of Mormons and the influx of
immigrants will greatly advance the prospect
of organizing a New Territory, to be called
Columbus or Columbia.
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J. W. ARMSTRONG
A. c. BROWN.
IVY. y " N"
Brown * Armstrong,

A TTORNIES and Counsellors at Law once y
"A stairs, opposite the Union Hotel Main snss a,f
jackson. ~"
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SACRAMENTO and lei Dorado counties voted
for heavy tax-an aggregate of $45, 900 we
believe--to build road over the mountains.
There was high glee for time; but it seems
after all that there is no power to levy the
tax--not for the present at least.
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TO MAKE LAGER BEER.-Take a barrel.
il it with rain-U ater, put in one pair OF old
Aots, a head of last falls cabbage, two short
xes, sprig OF wormwood, and little
reslst; let it work, and when clear, you'll
nave excellent lager beer!
The weekly ledger., 1857-09-26

The President of the Young Mems Dcba-
ting Club, (J Ii Bradley Esq, last Satur-
day evening delivered a written and able de-
cision on the merit of the arguments adduced
upon the Territorial Slavery" question. The
decision was for the negative-that is, accord
ing to the argument, that Congress should
not interfere to prevent the extension of sla-
very in the Territories The Club voted to
publish it, but we have been unable to pro-
cure copy The debate on the career of
Walker in Nicaragua was highly interesting;
it will be continued and probably concluded
this evening. We are requested to state
that the meetings are public.
The weekly ledger., 1857-09-26

A wife who is oaly mistress of frivolous
lyle of conversation. is II poor companion
oyer a dull fire in u long winters evening
That is, unless her husband IS as foOlish as her
If
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ASSOCIATE JusTIoEs.-The newly elected
Justices Of the Peace for Amador county
will meet in Jackson at 10 o'clock A. NJ on
the 9th day OF October, for the purpose of
electing from their number two Associate
Justices of the Court of Sessions. See no
tce over the signature of Judge Gordon.
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FRur.-Onr market is still supplied with
choice apples, peaches and grapes. The ap-
Piles are from Oregon and are excellent; the
peaches are from this vicinity, principally from
the orchard of Horace Kilham, and can
scarcely be exceled If the quantity of fruit
continues to increase as it has for two years
past it will soon be as plenty here as in any
of the other States.
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OCEAN TELEGRAPH. The wires are being
laid between the new world and the old. The
first message is to be Just what it should be-
p" Glory to God in the highest! Peace on
Earth and good will to men" Then our
president aud Britain's queen will exchange
congratulations. By-the-by, the Sac. Bee
says that in lS49 the London Gazette had
the following sneerng paragraph
"a telegraph across the Atlantic has been
mentioned or proposed in the Congress at
Washington, which we have no doubt will be
executed as soon as there is gold enough from
California to make the wiresr
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N-PRNTINe.-W have had presented
to us a most beautiful specimen of pen-prn-
ting by Albert Buhlert of this place. 1t
equals in its ornamenting any Of the illumi-
nations to the ancient manuscripts. The spec
linen can be seen at this Office, and is
1.-THE LEDGER OFFICE"
IL hac ~ fnI ,n,,nh Attention.
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FIREMEN.-The boys were out with the
machine on Monday evening for the pur-
pose of filling the cistern at the foot of main
street. After filling the cisiern they tried
their skill at throwing water, wetting all the
neighboring houses with ease. The boys
take great deal of trouble and time in prac-
ticing with their engine, and keeping it in
good order, and are entitled to the thanks of
the community.
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Salt Lake.

The question as TO whether Utah shall be
admitted into the Union as State, with
constitution framed by the Mormons to suit
themselves, has already excited warm discus
sion After the Developments of the last
eighteen months or two years, there is no
doubt pretty general desire to avoid its adj
mission; and yet the government would be
10th to refuse it, for the reason that such re-
fusal would seem to be against the principle
of religious federation laid down in the con-
stitution. Yet something must be done.
1t is said that Senator Douglas proposes
the repeal Of the law organizing Utah Ter
ritory by which procedure entire control and
jurisdiction would revert to the u S. Gov
ernment, and offenscs committed in Utah
would be tried in the U. s. Courts of adjoin-
ing States and Territories.
This Utah question may yet canse a deal
of trouble Notwithstanding the reports to
the contrary we are of opinion that the Nor
mons are altogether too cunning to actually
and openly resist Uuited States officers, or
the operation Of United States laws. They
will hardly commit any overt act of treason;
for then it would be the duty of the Govern
ment to punish them, and the extinction of
Mormonism, at least as q formidable local
organization, would be speedily accomplished
If the Mormons can manage to avoid open
rebellion and consequent collision until the
admission of Utah as State can no longer
be put off, then indeed there may be danger
that system of prestcraft aud polygamy
that would have disgraced the dark ages will
be in the nineteenth century inaugurated in
one of the soyereigntes of this Republic
1t will be by no means necessary, for their de-
signs, that polygamy shall be expressly per-
mitted in the constitution under which they
shall ask to be admitted-it may be entirely
silent and unobjectonable on the subject Of
Mormonism generally.
So foul a heresy even if thus established,
could only exist temporarily in this enlight-
ened age yet we earnestly hope-for the
sake of the christian religion and good NOR
ais, for the sake of the fair fame of the coun-
try-that even the temporary establishment
of MormoniSm in Utah as State may be
spared to the people of the United States
and of the world
The weekly ledger., 1857-09-26

The IsRAELHEs- Israelites of this
place and vicinity dedicated their new syna-
gogue, during the Jewish New Year Holi-
days, with all due ceremony. Their stores
were closed on the days they held service
On Sunday evening the fast of the Atone
ment commences, and will continue until Mon
day evening; it will be duly observed.
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"LArHER AND SHAvE"-A Massachusetts
mar aud an Indiana man were running each
other about the produetiveness OF the sol of
tleir respective States. The Hoos.e .er "dred'
his Yankee friend when they came to sto k.
growing aud grass. Said the former: Il hear
that in the vicinity of Boston they have to
ther the ground aad SHIRE IL wsM a razor "a
cet a iiifle haB for the shcep"
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Vote for Senator

BY looking over the election retnrns {,
Amador and Calaveras, it will be- Co., ''On u,
the Hon L. \. Ketcham's majority for 81. ,.''
Senator is entirely unprecedented '4''
The weekly ledger., 1857-09-26

NEGRO CoNvENrIoN.-Th coiored people of
Amador County held convention at the
court house in this place on Monday night of
this week, the main object of which was to
send delegates to State convention to be
held in San Francisco in October Several
very intelligent persons were present and
spoke in very sensible manner. while Others
made good deal of sport in their efforts at
speaking. Some Of them appeared to feel
very dubious about entrusting any one with
the funds necessary to pay the expenses Of
the delegates Mr. Addison and Mr.. Brooks
were finally elected as delegates. Several
subscribers were obtained for the Mirror
Of The Times" newspaper which is the organ
of the colored people of the State. Taking
it altogether, the meeting was highly credit
able to colored folks who participated in it.
The weekly ledger., 1857-09-26

SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PIcKEr FENcE.-lt is
10 ouger necessary to build picket fence
round your vegetable patch" Just put
spurs on the heels Of the hens and when they
20 10 scratch they leaik Themselves ont IF The
gdrLLenL The Invention is hN a Bostoninn.
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"Say, Pomp, you nigga, whar yon git dat
aew hatw "Wly, at dc shop oh course"
What's de price Of such an article as datl"
dos'nt know, nigga-I dos'nt know-de
hop-keeper acaSai darm
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STATE NoTE.-The returns are not yet
complete, though very nearly so. Weller,
5l,9sl; Bowie, l9,433; Stanly, 20,94O-
Weller beating Bowie 32,54s, Stanly 3O,-
040, and both of them l,6Os. PAY the
Debt has 40, lS2 majority There are II,
$50 more votes For than Against Con
vention; yet the Convention falls far short of
majority of all the votes cast