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Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07

A GOVERNMENT ORGAN--Hon. Join APP
peton, of Maine, it is announced, is TO be-
come editor Of the Washington Union, which
is to be the official organ of Mr.. Buchanan.
A Southern editor is next to be selected, and
it is said that the choice rests between Mr.
Jones, of the Georgia Consiituti0naist, and
Roger A. Pryor, of the Richmond Inquirer.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07
HoNG KoNe, Nov. goth, 1855.


To LUNG WE, the man of strong mind and
honest heart:-
You must not be angry OH Lung We of
ancient parentage, whose fathers are beyond
numbering and extend to that time when man
was FIRST created from the fruits of the field,
for that the unworthy Fon Sung undertakes
to speak with you. His parents are but of
yesterday, and he is therefore not expected
to possess that learning and graceful manner
which belongs only to Lung We.
When this reaches you in that wild region
among those strange barbarians who do not
even know how to eat correctly, permit it, in
the place of him who would be abashed in
your august presence, to PROSTATE itself low
at your feet and enquire of you how you
relish your tea when you arise in the morn
ing, and whether the fragrance Of your pipe
is still grateful to your delicate taste. This
having been done, and thousand prayers Of
thanks being burned if you are still strong as
the trees that grow in favored fields,-then
permit it to say to you that Fon Sung, whose
only desire is to serve the honored Lung We
in the most menial capacity, has not refused
the plain food adapted to those of his rank
You will he surprised to hear that the out
side barbarians have again been so foolish as
to advance in hostile manner and brandish
their soft metal weapons before the mighty
and countless troops of the Flowery King
dom hut such, Oh! sagaeious Lung We is
the truth
This folly the sickly faces committed be-
cause several of their strongest men were ta-
ken and put in prison by one Of our Mandarn's
of only two tails and when they sent twenty
of their great men to implore their release,
dexterous and mighty Mandarin of three
tails pitched them all into the water.
AT this the whole forces of the light haird
tribes of the West came towards our FORTS
marching with trembling knees and fear in
their hearts Our powerful and wise com
manders knew that the barbarian soldiers de-
sired to run back to their ships. and so they,
in very cunning manner, lured them along
and gave them several of our mighty fort6-
cations so that they could not escape from
our valiant men of battle when they wish to
amuse themselves by frightening these weak
nerved towards, till they die from fear
The Snblime and Puissant one, the father
of those who live in happiness in the land
blessed Of Heaven, has said to those who
wait to obey his orders Exterminate those
ignorant and presumptuous people," and it
must be done.
In your exultation you must not take the
lives of any Of those with whom you are,
but continue in business manner to amass
wealth from their stores, and return to those
who weep continually during your absence,
and by your beautiful .prescnce cause the
dropping ones to live.
May the smoke Of your burning prayers
ascend straight up to your God.
Receive this from the illiterate one.
FON SUNG.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07

HEAVY ROBBERY IN FIDDLErowN. The
office of the agent of Messrs. Wells, Fargo
&Co., in the United States Hotel Fiddle
town, was robbed on Monday morning 2d
inst between the hours OF II, and A. NJ.
of gold dust TO the amount of $1,000
and of coin TO the amount of about 81 600
MIR. Kendall, the agent, locked tie safe,
put The key IN his pocket, and went to bed
at II o'clock. When he rose at Al o o.clock
the time the stages leye--his key was
where he placed 1t; but when he went down
stairs, he found the safe unlocked and the
money gone.
Efforts were Immediately made to recover
the treasure. But no trace OF it can be found
Three men have been arrested on Suspicion
The robbery was well planned and it Is more
than probable that the perpetrators will not
be detected
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07
VOLCANO:
SATURDAY MORN. FEB. 7, /
Pay the Printer.

A large number of small amounts are due
us for subscriptions, advertising, and job
work amounting in the aggregate to con-
siderable sum. We are anxious to pay our
debts.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07

SINGULAR MARRIAGE LAw.-The new mar
riage laws which have just been published in
Austria, reeogaize the marriage of a boy of
fourteen with a girl of twelve as valid, ''but
the parties are to be separated until they are
of agen
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07

Iowa HILL, was almost entirely destroyed
by fire on Monday morning
The loss is estimated at $3.50, 900
This is a severe stroke, but California en-
ergy will soon place it again among our most
dourshing towns.
AT twelve o'clock on the same day meet
ing was held for the purpose of deyising
meaus for the alienation of the destitute
A meeting was also called at three O'Clock
for the purpose of taking into consideration
the widening of the streets. The same day
two horses were removed on to Main Street,
and teams were busily employed in hauling
lumber for rebuilding.
BY the exertions of Mr. j. j. Babeok
every thing connected with the telegraph Of.
flee was saved, and by nine o'clock was in
working order.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07

The good time has come. From all parts
of the State we receive most cheering ac'
counts of the prosperity of the mines. Enor
nous yields and large nuggets are chronicled
in every exchange that is laid on our table
Long have the toling thousands waited for
for propituous season to enable them to Sc
cure that which was so necessary to the well
being Of themselves and those they love-
Every rich strike we read of we involuntarily
think Of mothers, wives, sisters, sweethearts,
all made happy for time by the prosperity
of one on whom their hope for comfort rested.
Young man, be careful of your gains; though
gold sh Juld not be coveted for mere riches
sake, yet it is the representative of meat and
drink and clothing, Of home, of all the
necessaries of life and therefore should be
husbanded for the day OF need.
The person who wastes his substance on
frivolities has no claim TO the sympathies of
Others, and should expect the reproaches of
those who Of right may look to him for aid
and comfort.
We say again, save your earnings.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07
Legislative Summary.

The bill to regulate the interest Of money
loaned has been defeated in the Senate Mr.
Coffroth has introduced a bill TO provide for
legazing the present Indebtedness of the
State and secure its payment.
A substitute for the Swamp Land bill has
been reported TO the house and the resol-
ton directing the State Treasurer to pay
warrants drawn since Jan. lst, passed
An act TO provide for the arrest and sup
preston of lawess bands of banditti in the
counties Of Los Angeles and San Bensrdno,
has passed both houses.
The bill appropriates $4,000 for that pur-
pose.
Mr. Seawel introduced an amendment to
the Act regulating fees in office, providing
that when it is shown to the Court that either
party is poor person and unable to pay
costs, that the Court shall enter an order al
lowing said poor person to procure the is
suance of process, ETC., without paying Clerks
and Sheriff's fees. Referred to Judiciary
Committee.
The Assembly concurrent resolution in
structing our Senators in Congress, and re-
queSting our Representatives TO use their in
huence to procure the passage of law ap-
pointing a Commissioner to act in conjunction
with the Surveyor General of this State, to
segregate the public from the private lands
in California, was read and adopted by the
Senate
An act in relation to mining partnerships
has been introduced And the amendment
20 the law to protect growing crops in
the mines has passed The amendment
makes the decision of majority of the
referees conclusive as to the damage.
A bill for an act concerning official bonds
has been brought forward of which the fol-
lowing is an abstract
SECTION |. Provides that all State and
county officers shall give official bonds in no
4 other manner whatever but as specified in
this act
! SEC. 9. Provides that State officers shall
deposit with the Governor penal bond in
the required amount, secured by mortgage or
deeds on uncumbered real estate. estimated
at two.thrds its actual value, or by bonds Of
the State at two-thirds the amount of their
face. The mortgages or deeds shall be on
property lying in this State; and the bonds
shall be such as have not been declared in
valid by the Courts.
SEC. 3. Provides for the recording of these
securities in the Office of the Secretary of
State, and the manner in which the recording
shall be done.
SEC T. Makes it the duty Of the Governor
10 publish, for one week, in the newspaper
printed at the scat Of government having the
largest circulation, copy of the bond of
each State officer, together with the names
of the sureties, and the amount for which each
/ is liable, aud the location of The properly
| pledged.
/ Sec 5 Makes the County Officers deposit
their bonds with the Supervisors of their
respective counties, together with the secur-
ties as before mentioned.
Sec 6. Requires the bond, and mortgages
or deeds given to secure it, of all County
Officers to be recorded in the Office of the
County Clerk
Sec l. Makes it the duty of the Cover
nor and Board of Supervisors in each county
10 see that the provisions Of the act are faith
fully executed.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07

LIQUORS We call the attention OF Hotel
keepers, dealers and manufacturers to the ad-
yertisement of p. Lacour in another column
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07

EUROPEAN AFFAIRs.-The late news from
Europe presents some items Of varied inter
est.
England has declared war against Persia
to which Persia has responded. This has
caused great excitement. Russia is reported
to have sent $4,000 troops to aid Persia
Prussia is rumored to be favorable to the Per-
SLAMS. Immense preparations are being made
by England to prosecute the war with vigor.
Another attempt has been made to assas-
sinate the King Of Naples, but the act was
frustrated and the assassin hung.
Hostilities are expected between Prussia
ana Switzerland.
The United States and England are now
on the most favorable terms The bonds of
amity having been sealed by the presentation
Of the ship Resolute to the British govern
ment by the United States.
She reached Portsmouth, England on the
18th December, A royal salute was fired
( a most extraordinary honor on her arrival.
The Queen and royal family visited the ship
and partook of the hospitalities of Capt.
Hartstein. Great preparations are being
made to give splendid reception to the YES
sci and her American crew.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07

VAIENrINEs.-Next Saturday is st. Val
entines day, and all those who wish TO graf
ify their propensity for fun, can be accommo-
dated at Johnson's where every variety of
Valentines can be had
The ingenuity and taste shown in getting
up some of these things, is truly surprising
We have been shown some that cost as high
a S25 The purchase of one of thai price
we consider as paying too dear for the
whistle"
We expect good deal of rare sport on
that day, and would advise the recipients of
st. Valenth e's iayors 10. to let their dander
riZ
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-02-07

BUCHANAN CouNTY.-We hope not Hitf-
erto our Legislatures have adhered to the
rule adopted during the first session, to give
only local and if possible, native names to
the counties of this State. We do not be-
lieve that Mr. Buchanan would receive the
act as any special compliment to him. The
vote he received at the last election, together
with the confidence of the people is all the
compliment he can desire Once commence
this attempt at hattery and we shall not see
the end of the folly. Any party coming in
to power would be sure to leave their mark on
our map in the shape of the names of their
leaders.
The present euphonious names Of the most
of our counties are the subject of general
commentator at home and abroad. They
generally have Specification which renders
the names the more beautiful. Solano, an
East wind; Monterey, King of the Forest
Sonoma, valley of the moon; Yolo, abound
ing with tule; Mariposa, butterfly Tuolumne,
q cluster of stone wigwams; Calaveras, skulls,
or place of skulls; and Yuba. bunch Of
grapes, are among the appellations Of our
counties and with which we do not desire to
see classed the names of any of our great
men.
Surely there is wit enough in the legisla-
ture to select some name other than the one
proposed to christen the new county. We
are in favor of Alta (upper) county.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-12

The NAvIEs OF FRANCE AND ENGLAND.-The
Washington Union of the 9Th inst. contains a
fully prepared list of the navy Of France from which
learn that it is composed of 81 sailing vessels,
carrying 9,176 guns, and 900 steamers, carrying
4,901 guns-making total of 537 vessels and A.
or guns. According to the navy list of Great Brit
ain for 1885, the effective force of that country was
269 sailing vessels, carrying 1882 guns, and 258
steamers, with 4,5l8 guns-making total of 527
vessels and $3.50 guns 1t will thus be seen that
the navy of France exceeds that of Great Britain by
10 vessels and 1877 guns. This is very small diff
ference and the naYies of the most powerful mari
time powers in Europe may therefore be set down
about equal
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-12
SENATOR BELLS PLEDGE.

g declare here to-day, that, If my cOShtrymsn of
Tennessee should declare against my course on this sub
jeet, ths Kansas 6 and that shall be GscertaiHed TO
reasonable certainty 1OU not be seen in the Senate
day qtteT'rdrd"- Mr.. BELLS Speech, May 25th,
1851
An important feature in the result of the recent
election in this State is the factthat ''his countrymen
Of Tennessee have again de sared against the course
of Senator Bell upon the Kansas BILL in a most I'M
mistakable and emphatic manner. The sentiments
of Tennessee upon this subject are now ascertained
to an absolute certainty. Mr.. Bells position and
pledges upon this subject were brought fully and
prominently before the people. He took the stump
and entered zeaously into the in defence of
discourse His cause was placed fully before the pub
lie. The popular verdict was made up after affair and
complete hearing both sides. And what is the
result? The people have rea6frmed their judgment
upon this question by sweeping overheard the very
last opponent of popular sovereignty. There is not
opponent of the prn cples of the Kansas Nebraska
bill left in the entire congressional delegation of
Tennessee. All, all have sunk beneath the over
whelming waves of popular Indignation.
viii Senator Bell now redeem his pledge?
or does the evidence still lack something to amount
to reasonable Ger tainty' in his estimation He
may resign, but if he does, he will disappoint a
majority of his constituents. We shall soon see.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-12

A DANGEROUS CONFERENCE.-The Montgomery
Messenger has been shown q counterfeit purporting
to be five dollar bill on the Bank of Georgetown,
South Carolina. The counterfeit has figure of
liberty on the right hand side which is not in the
genuine the left hand side of the counterfeit is
an eagle-on the good bill female head. The
counterfeit can readily be detected, as all good five
dollar bills on the Bank Of Georgetown have q red
check back. The color of the printing is rather
PALE when compared with the genuine. The en-
graver's imprint the good bill is "Rawdon,
Wright, Hatch & Eden, New York." while on the
counterfeit it is TOppan, Carpenter Co., n. Y"
This counterfeit is dangerous, it is new issue
from the dens, and one which has not yet been ex-
posed by any of the published detectOrs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-12

WATER FROM THE JORDAN.-The water used at
the christening of the Princess Beatrice, Queen
Victoria's youngest daughter, brought from the
river Jordan. 1t appears that Captain Godfrey
Nightingale, Hyderabad Cavalry, when travelling
some time since in the Holy Land visited the river
Jordan, and had some of the water put into bottles
which, being Theoretically sealed, he brought to
England; and upon the birth of the Princess Bea-
trice he placed at the disposal of the Queen guam
tity of the water sufficient for the baptismal cere
mony. Captain Nghtingale's offer was accepted by
Her Majesty, and the Jordan water accordingly
placed in the royal font, and used in the ceremony
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-12
WFDNEsDAY MORNING, AUG IL. 1857
ps~ Mr.. Huntington left the city Saturday for

HG Mr.. Huntington left the city Saturday for
bis home in Maury, whence he win go to the noun
tains for few weeks recreation The labOrs of the
recent canvass havebeen auous that he finds this
step necessary to his health. And as We doubt not
cur readers are surfeited with politics, shall
deayOr to make up for any deficiency Of interest in
that department of the paper by more attention to
general of the day and to the mercantile, agri-
cultural and other interests of Che people. We hope
soon to be able to announce the return eff our as
socate in renewed health and YigOr to post which
he has filed with so much satisfaction to his party
aud credit to himself.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-12

BRIGHAM YOUNG WILL SUBMT.-The Washington
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun. usually very
correctly informed, writes:
E;The apprehension of difficulties with the Nor
mons has subsidized. No opposition will be made by
Brigham Young to the execution of the laws by the
Federal officers. Brigham Young has not written
letter the President as was stated, but he sent
him Mormon newspaper with an article, official
of course, marked on the margin, in which Brig
hams policy is set forth, entirely peaceful and
subordinate to the United States laws.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-12
LEGISLATURE.

Our majority in the Legislature cannot be less
than nine in the House and five in the Senate.
There are three close Senatorial Districts to hear
from vet and majority in the Senate will be in
creased by as many of those three districts as we
carry. These Senatorial Districts, are the LIST,
Washington, &c,) the Goth, Henderson, Benton,
So and the oath, (MadisOup Sc)
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-12

A NOVEL AND USEFUL PLANT-TI tomas B. Smelie
Postmaster at Mobley Pond Ga, his lately sent to
the Commissioner of Patents spec linen of plant
called Wild Silk, which, from his de scrpton of it.
is no doubt destined to attract consi derable atten-
ton. The plant is indigenous to the sandy region
of country where Mr. Smelie resides, and is mixed
by the Germans of the adjoining county with cotton
wool, and spun into fishing lines, and its general
structure we dare say that its cultivation might be
made extremely profitable The silk might, with
great advantage be mixed with the cQarser kind of
cotton and wooden fabrics
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-12

WIT OF DOUGLASS JERRoLD.-In one of Douglass
Jerrolds plays old sailor trying to snatch kiss
from pretty girl got box on the ear. "There, 7"
exclaimed he, ''like my luck; always wrecked on
the coral reefs!" The manager not being able to
see the joke, it was cut out by the author.
The following saying was likewise sacrificed by
Jerrod on account of a captious remark made by a
friend to whom the manuscript was read. A cynic
wrangling with his better half in one of his
dies, was represented saying to her" My no.
tons of a wife of forty is that a should ex-
change her, like bank note, for two twenties !"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-12
THE RESULT IN MISSOURI.

The returns from the elect on in Missouri seem to
indicate the election of Rolf us the "anti-democrat-
il" candidate by a small ma jority. The St. Louis
IateLgencer, a Know Nothing paper, disclaims how
ever that it is an america u 3" victory, and says
Rollins, although an "Ameri can," was elected by
the votes of the "Benton IN, N, foreigners, Wings,
Americans and Emancipation sts." The Democra-
cy it seems, were forced to sue cumb to such COM
bination of isms
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-08-12
400 Acres Land for Sale.

YING on the south side Of the & Railroad, "a miles
IL from Nashville and three quarters from Lavergns
On Friday, August 2Ist,
we win sell the highest bidder, the premises about
TWO hundred Of land including the homestead Of the
late Matthew Nelson, with all the Improvements, consulting
aame dwelling house, containing seven rooms, with ali
necessary ouhouses house, cotton PRESS ETC.
inere Is about $50 OF cleared land the balance well
umoereo with neverfailing stream Of water running
through me centre OF tract besides two three
gooo springs Inc so s excellent and is SUPERIOR to any
IN point Of fertility It's proximity TO Nashville
by railroad and the advantas of being close Lavergne,
mere established steam Saw and Grst Mills besides
RoOd Schools cnuches etc. which makes altogether de-
sra6ls The tract viii be divided plat of which will
o1oea on me asy Of sale We wOuIdssk an exa
superior land and affords advantages over any that
been offered to the public.
Terms Of Sale.
One third payable LIST December next balance and
years, without interest q r. NELSON.
GLAseocK, Auetioueer. IAug. u 81 dtwaa. Id
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HAWKINS COUNTY.
RoGERsvIILE, Al

RoGERsvmLE, August :.
I send YOU all the election news we have:
Harris majority, $50
Watkins, lo4
Hamilton, dem. elected 81
Heiskell K H. elected Senator.
Rose, dem, elected FlOater.
We have lost a few votes upon the governors cleo
ton and gained a few upon the Presidential vote.
We have strong hopes of electing Watkins. Han
cock county, gives Harris as good a majority as
johnson got considering the vote, which is small
Watkins has go majority, 8 small loss upon his
vote of last year Rose runs overthe ticket in Han