The weekly ledger., 1857-05-30

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VA good letter. We always like to hear from
YOU
TBeafre-The telegraphc grievances of which
n write had better be referred to the Superin-
ondent at Sacramento; and we will here take oc-
,.on to offer our friend our sincere coincidence in
his bereavement.
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TnE W1zARD-At this writing we have
m. seen the Wizard Jacobs, but would en-
ion upon our readers to remember that Sat
urdav is the last night. He is undoubtedly
unequaed. His paraphernala requires three
large wagons to transport it,
Nh JACOBS has been compelled, reluctant
", to postpone his visit to Indian Diggings,
\ for the present. He will perform at Sutter
Creek next Wednesday night.
JACOB CARrER.-This eloquent temperance
advocate addressed the citizens of jackson
on Friday aud Saturday evenings of the last
week He is a pleasing and effective speak
er-argues and illustrates his subject with
marked ability-and will no doubt do much
to advance the good cause in which he is en-
gagged At all events, an evening at his lee
turc is proftably and pleasantly spent.
THE old k. n. lodges in Sacramento have
been holding meetings, fighting about dis
banding their organization Some of them
want to retain it, to be used as "conserva-
tive influence" at the next election. BAIL
die easier and more gracefully, gentlemen
You are only making the carcass of the de-
funct order smell bad, by thus stirring it up.
The rings encircling Saturn are composed
Of water and are to close in and deluge the
planet about twelve years hence. SO say
astronomers. We would advise the people
Of Saturn to follow the example of old Noah,
before their 'heavy wet" comes on.
IrEN.-By reference to our advertising col
umns summons to the now celebrated i.
A. Rowe will be found Mr. r. being at
present a prisoner on board the brig at Sac
mento, he will "scacely7 respond.
DISTRICT CouRr-'rhe next District Court
for Amador county will commence on Mon
day, June 18th.
TnE "Union House" at Sutter Greek is
Kept by Charley Bureson, and if we should
write column we could not give the hotel a
better recommendation If you stop with
him. and don't like the way you're treated,
send your bill to us and we will pay it.
IHANKs.-We are under repeated obliga-
tons to Messrs. j. H. Bradley aud Homer
King for Post Office favors, which we here
take occasion to acknowledge. No one can
complain of want of accommodation at
Uncle SANS depot in this place
GEO. Beers, from Wesley Jackson's, is as
regular as clock work with his newspaper
calls upon us.
WELLS, Fargo & Co. have supplied us with
regular files this week.
eEE Herrick's new advertisement, headed
Queensware, Glasswere, &C." He has
splendid stock, and sells exceedingly cheap.
HOG CHoLERA.-A disease resembling chol-
era sproying very destructive to swine in
Ohio and Kentucky.
CoA.-Butte county coal sells for SIC per
ton in 0royile.
IHE Los Angeles "Star" says the grain and
nay crops in that county are in an almost
hopeless condition.
lHE chain gang in San Francisco have
Ocen furnished with clothing by donation.
oN DT-That the good people of Pine
0loVe, Aqueduet City, Clinton, and vicinity
Will get up Fourth of July celebration.
a FEw.-At meeting of Jackson H. &
L. Co. on Thursday evening last, there were
0"y fifteen new members elected.
WHAT'S the matter with the Calaveras
u, Ur'o"'ele and San Andreas Iadepenaent?-
We tailed to receive them last week.
NtIIY WAm.-In lone City, on Tuesday
'"N'' The mercury stood at 1852 in the shade.
iHE Atlantic steamer is over due. I'm
IUrlant news from Nicararna Is exnentad