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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-13

Two DAYS ALrvE-Mr. 7. r. Butler, Georgia
tmbercutter Savannah short time since sell
timber and taken Sick and it thought died His
remains deposited 10 coffin and sent home. On
opening the coffin after its arrival he discovered
smile Medical assistance immediately obtained, and
it is said that be is fast recovering He in his coffin
nearly two days ...
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
Nicaragua Steamship Comply
Constable,s sale.
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DY virtue Of an execution to me dlreeee ~. n,
Don the llth day Of March, A. d. 1921, iol poass IN
townsbin No l. Amador county Caliiornla II "
favor Of Hugh Robinson and against anJ AJ' 6it,
Rhodes, for the sum of forty-one dollars auu J
cents debt, and twenty-eight dollars and mnc ..ts
cents costs Of suit together with aecrl'Ilg Sic os
have levied upon ana viii expose to paolE, E,sr '
the 2d day Of April, A. d. 1857 at the ,,ors. n1ul
o'clock, r. NJ, all the right, ttle and 'ig,T y md
the aforesaid defendant, Asa H. hhoaei, one hall
the following described property to-wl'i or NAH
interest in certain house and lot ioe4'9I M
street in the town ofClinton, situated of Ion.
ter's Livery Stable and the dance nousI llov. aai
Jesus Gotell, together with the pas - ID ia
other appurtenances thereunto belohgiHs
terest being one undivided half Interest ,sf sd
Sale to take place at the premise 70 S'''''
execution, costs and accruing costs c.,.olls
Township No. 1, Amadof co..
Dated at Clinton. March llth, 1891. ql.sT
mar lIth prs Zee Slzl
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

NOTICE is hereby given that al persons h1'
IN ing debts demands or claims against the est.
of Frank Liueheart. deceased, to present the sa
with the proper vouchers, to the undersigned at 1
Office, in Drytown. Amador county, Caliion.
within ten months from the date hereof. Or Sc.
debts, claims and demands viii be forever debau
All persons indebted to said Frank Lineheart
ceased are requested to make immediate PAYNE
TO the undersigned
By order Of the Probate Court
J. B. KING,
Public Administrator.
March 9th 1857.
mar ii 2l-iw
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

FIDDLETowN.-A gentleman who resides in
the vicinity of the above place, informs us
that business is rapidly improving there, and
that everything indicates return of the for
mer days of plenty. He also informs us
that the canal companies have an abundant
supply of water, aud with fair prospect of
being able to furnish this desirable article
until late day in the season.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
9zs- See Fourth Page. -s4
californians Read Newapapers.


The people of California are a reading
public. Notwithstanding the oft-repeated
phrase, "people come to California to make
moneys" notwithstanding gold really is the
primary object Of all or nearly all who have
made this the land Of their choice; and not
withstandng much valuable time is spent in
the pursuit of vice and dissipation, still it is
truth that we have reading population
We do not mean that our people are book
worms, devouring musty voumns of ancient
history, or the prosy pages Of some by-gone
old fogy who perhaps styled himself philoso-
pher Neither has cheap literature-those
paper-covered loye-sick stories that are at
once the delight and the curse of sentimental
young men and young women in the older
States-found any very extensive sale in
California, and we make the record with plea
sure. On the contrary, our people are prac-
teal readers They seek for the greatest
amount of information in the smallest space.
They are progressive people-always look
ing at the present and ahead, but never cast
ing glance backward The past has no
charms for them; the present and the future
cngross their whole attention
Does somebody ask what it is that Cali
fornians read? We can easily answer the
question; they read newspapers. Newspapers
now are not as newspapers were in the olden
time. They have progressed. Once the
leading ones were eight by ten sheets, issued
once or twice month; now every city has
its numerous dailes of enormous size, each
issue containing volumei In the days of
yore, events, however important, could only
be simply noticed in the newspapers; now the
most complete details are given-the leading
dailies in some of the Atlantic cities being
nothing less than q complete history Of the
world as it is. Science, politics, theology,
history, and all things else, are more thoro'-
ly discussed in the newspapers than can posi-
bly, be the case when books are resorted to;
for the newspaper has advantages that defy
competition. 0fthese we need only mention
eheapness and frequency af publication.
We submit that Calfornians read newspa-
pers enough to entitle them to the character
of reading people. -Four steamers come
each month, freighted, almost, with newspa-
pers from all parts of the world, and they
are quickly scattered all over the State
They are prepared especially for the Califor-
MIA appetite, and embrace within their ample
columns complete details of the news, and
full discussions on all subjects of public or
scientific interest. Very large numbers of
these papers are bought and read; and when
it is also recollected that California supports
more newspapers printed within her own
boundaries, according to her population, than
any other part of the world, it will be at
once acknowledged, we think, that our peo-
pie are justly entitled to the distinction
We claim for them. Search for 'iilty lucre"
as they may, dissipate as they may at times,
they are nevertheless a reading and an ntelli-
gent public. We doubt if the same ntelli-
gence can be found among the same number
of men, anywhere.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

DETECTIVE PoLIcE-There is in Chicago,
Illinois, "police agency" under the man.
agement of Pinkerton & Co.; it is private
enterprise. They employ detectives in all
parts of the West and follow up suspected
persons with untiring vigilance.
They have been very successful in appre-
bending offenders against the law.
In a recent case where firm in England
was concerned the London Economist speaks
in the highest terms Of the agency.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
RissnlrHfi0n.

rTNHE co-partnership heretofore existing hatg.
/ George Munckton and Judson Warnsr l-'
the common name of Munckton 4 Warner Ia td
business Of Druggists and otherwise, in Yocu
is this day dissolved by mutual consent All A
stock, notes, accounts aud books of accounts Of Oh
said firm have been sold and assigned to Jula
Warner, who will continue the business at d
same place and 10 whom all persons indebted
the said firm will please make immediate payha
GEO. MUNCKT0N.
JUDSON WARNER
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Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
Legislative Summary.

Since our last issne, the Senate has been
principally engaged in the trial of the inn
peachment of Bates the ex-treasurer. His
defense so for has been technical one, that
he was not an officer at the time the impeach-
ment was presented against him. On this
point there was some very able argument but
it was over-rued by a vote of "a to 9. He
is now required to answer to the merits of the
charges
The impeachment case of Controller Whit
man was called up on Monday, when he filed
his answer, denying any criminal intent or
violation of law in his acts. His case was
postponed for two weeks
The Senate have passed the bill to increase
the pay Of the County Judge and District
Attorney of Calaveras codty
The bill granting to company the right
to build bridge across the river at Sacra-
mento and collect tolls on it for 80 years
passed the Senate, Mr.. Crandall voting, ''aye.p
Mr.. Norman, "no."
A bill for an act to prohibit noisy and
barbarous amusements and to prohibit bus-
ness transactions on Sunday has been favor
ably reported on by committee of the
Senate.
The message of the Governor announcing
his veto @1the appropriation bill, was com
municated to the Senate on Saturday but
not acted on till Wednesday, when it was
sustained by vote Of "a to I.
A new bill was forthwith introduced by
Mr.. McCallum, making appropriations to
defray expenses till the last day of April.
In the Assembly the committee of ways
and Means" reported in favor of the stamp
act" bill, and after long discussion it was
ordered to be engrossed by vote of so to
ls; plainly indicating the passage of the
measure by that body.
The affairs Of the States prison, which are
truly in bad condition have been elicitng
severe comment from the members of the AS
sembly. A committee has been appointed
to confer with the lessee, Estel, to devise
some means of relief.
The amendment to the law in regard to a
change of1ehue in criminal cases, has passed
both houses and received the sanction of the
Governor. Heretofore change was in the
diecretion of the court, now, under a GER
tain showing, pointed out in the new law, the
court is bound to grant the change This
alteration was made to meet the case of Ned
MCGOWAN.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
DaguerreOtypes.

n II. WOODS, Daguerrean Artist b...,
II. notice that he will return to Vola,a gives
lst Of April lie has been devotine NJ, b'' y, OA The
ring his absence, to acquiring all the impr'. '. Do
in his art. 'cIl.als
He is now prepared to paoduce picts,..
beautiful than any ever before taken in u.i'
county; and will execute all the diGeren,' Il, l9t
known in the State Ald'
March 18th. ls5T.-2ltf
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
AdnnfmisfrafOr,a NOtice.

NOTICE is hereby given that all persons bold
/ ling debts, demands or claims against the esla
Of Michael keenan,, deceased, to present the san'
with the proper vouchers, TO the undersigned 81
his Office in Drytown, Amador county Calllor'3
within ten months from the date hereof Or slcl
debts, demands and claims will be forever de0aTTI
All persons indebted to said Michael Keenan, DE-
ceased, are requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
BY order Of the Probate Court
j. B. KING,
Public Adminisirator
March 9th, 1857.
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Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

I'VE newly elected Justices of the Peace in
Upper Rancheria are T. IL. Matthews, Esq.,
and Mr.. - Kefer They were sworn in
and entered on the duties of their Office on
the 18th, inst
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
j. Xyarner,s Fprug Slo-.
.Nain Street. Yolcnnn

n The undersigned would most respectsl
Sg2ly inform the citizens ofYolcano and A. e-yl
Il surrounding country, that they have and ~
viii keep constantly on hand, good and frs. g. e.
ply of sup
DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Paints. Oils, Varnishes, Brushes of all kind q.
phene, Alcohol, Turpentine, Dye Stufs. Poto7i V
icines of all kinds, Perfumery, Fancy Soans T..,i
articles, &c, &c, which we will sell at the l0WFs7
CASH PRICES. Physicians and Others are reoa..,
cd to call and examine our stock before purclas,.
elsewhere.
Physicians Prescriptions put up accurately ar,
with despatch, at all hours Of the day or nigbt
n. B.-All articles sold by us will be war.s,.s
Pure and Genuine.
JUDS0N WARyER
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Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

GoLD DusT-We are informed by dealers
that larger amount of gold dust was offer
ed on Saturday and Sunday last, than had
been at any time during the past year. This is
encouraging, and we predict that the coming
spring and summer business will be better in
Volcano than it has been in two years.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

Mint OPERAroNs.-During the month of
February 1857, there was deposited in the
Branch Mint at San Francisco 1O3, 1871 go
ounces of gold and 5,6O7, 80 ounces of silver.
Coined during the month, 81 900, 600 gold
and $4,000 silver
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

KENNY AND WALKER--Col. Kenny, who
was few months ago so cavalierly treated
by Gen. Walker, is living in pefect retire
ment at Greytown patiently abiding the issue
of events. He takes no part, either for or
against Walker, and expects finally to obtain
possession Of his extensive land claims in
Nicaragua
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

PLANT TREEs.-Now is the time to adorn
your premises with fruit and ornamental
trees. No Improvement that can be made
adds so much to the beauty and comfort of a
home as an abundance of tame shrubbery-
There are one or two residences in this place
where this matter has been attended to, and
they are the envy of all who see them, and
we hope our citizens viii pay more attention
to this matter There are number of nur-
series in this neighborhood at which trees and
shrubbery can be obtained at low prices
Once more we say, "plant trees" and our
word for it you will never regret the trouble
aud expense.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

SHAFFRR's CLOSING SoIREE.-This pleasant
reunion of Mr. Shafer's pupils took place on
Wednesday evening. 1t was scene of en-
joyment during the entire night Mr.. Shat
fer is entitled to much credit for the pains he
has taken with those who have attended his
school the past winter.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

ACCIDENT. On Thursday last, Richard
Irwin, of this place, was badly injured by the
caving of bank of earth, while mining at
the head of Humbug Gulch. He is hurt the
worstin in the region Of the spine.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

IMMENSE LUMP OF GoLD.-One of our cit
liens, just returned from El Dorado county,
informs us that he was, while there, shown a
mass Of gold weighing taoo hundred and eighty
three ounces! 1t was nearly pure, as but lit
tie more than $40 of its weight could be
quartz, a little of which was visible. This
nugget was found near the head of Big Caf-
on Creek a few miles from Mud Spring. 1t
was on exhibition at the Office of Wells, Far
go & Co, Mud Spring.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
Mrs. EEsasEie's Hotel
CLINTON,

MRS. EMSLIE late Of the Volcano Hotel la.
INI opened a first class hotel in Clinton, ami hon.
to receive share Of public patronage. The tbs
will always be furnished with the very best 81.
market affords, ana no effort will be spared torq
der the patrons Of the House comfortable an .l..
tented. MRS. EMSLIE, Py0pnebe.
Clinton March 18th, 1857 2l-1
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
VOLCANIC:
SATURDAY MORN, MAR. IA, 1851.
Paw 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., 1857-03-14

To CORRESPONDENTS. have received
no communications not noticed. Last week
we failed to speak Of "The Bears Visit" by
IL w. Il. 1t was accidental.
CLARA CAMco,-We assure you that your
Sketches" are read with interest No 5 Is
on the outside of this issue
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

FoUND.-We Individually, with our own
fingers, picked up in the street this morning a
beautiful moire antique blue striped brown
ladys belt.-Age, l7th inst
viii the writer of the above please tell
us how.he knows the belt was a brocn ladys?
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
Condensed Items.


brought to this State from Sydney. They
are for sale in San Francisco. /. I. A chain
gang has been established by the authorities
of Calaveras county. There has been q
steamboat to Oroville. Great rejoicing
there now in consequence of it. :. The Morn
ing Cal says that the fare at the San Quin-
tin prison is abominable and but little of it.
No wonder the boarders leave occasionally.
=. The sales of the assets of 1877 insolvents
are advertized in San Francisco. Wonder if
this company of financiers couldn't manage
the State debt . The Telegraph Office has
been re-established at San Andreas. !. i. 1t is
hinted by some that Preston S. Brooks was
poisoned. j. NJ. Vansycle has been APP
pointed General Agent of Wells, Fargo &
Co. for this State Il. . 1t is said that Presi-
dent Buchanans inaugural was to be written
with an eagles quill. San Francisco owes
her school teachers $9,sO5 for salaries of
1856. =. Quite stir is being made in San
Francisco in regard to State prison labor
competing with honest mechanics New
York city is indebted $l3, 100000, and Phil
adelphia $40, $40, OO0. Some of the Board
of Education in San Francisco, are den-
quents of school taxes and yet advocate clos
ing schools for want Of funds Pay up gen
tlemen. !. The profit on hens in the State of
Ohio is estimated by the Ohio Farmer at
two million dollars annually. A Calico
party for the aid of schools is being adyoca-
ted in San Francisco. Mr. Massingale of
Calaveras county recently killed lion that
weighed 140 pounds. 1t had carried off a
hog weighing 100 pounds.
The LYoEuM.-The question, Resolved
that Walker should have the sympathies Of
the people Of the United States" after hav-
ing been elaborately discussed on three differ
ent occasions, was finally decided in the af-
firmative. The question for Tuesday even
ing next is the "Repudation of the State
Debt" an address one of the members to
precede the discussion.
The Lyceum seems to be prospering finely,
and we trust that it may become permanent
institution. 1t affords an opportunity to
spend one evening in each week pleasantly
and proftably The discussions are really
interesting, and should command large at
tendance of ladies and gentlemen. Blythe
by, word to the ladies. If they would in
duce the young men of our village to spend
their evenings elsewhere than at rum shops,
they cannot do better than attend the Lyce-
um-they may depend npon it that the young
men will follow. We hope the ladies will
take the hint, and be governed accordingly.
STATE DEBTs-From the speech of Sena-
tor Shaw on the Indebtedness of this State
we take the following statement of the debts
of several Of our sister States.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
samuel y. IA. HANDY
(LATE OF AMADoR CO.,
COUNSELLOR AT Ii

COUNSELLOR AT LAW
uAVlNG returned to PloceruiRe. viu.t.. -,
l tend to all Professional Business c-s at
him, in the District Courts of Amador Icl.eel c, tc
and Ell Dorado counties, and in the Suprema glyea
Of the State. F''He Court
gss- Ofiice in Dorsey's fre-proof buildia. NJ,
street. '5' 42il
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Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
MIR. l.. II. Fisher

Is our authesszed agent in San Francisco, for
procuring advertisements, and transacting other
business.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

5sS~ Mr.. GEORGE LoyELAND, of the News Depot
Indian Diggings, is our Agent for that camp.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
For Sale or Rent.

THE Empire Livery Stable in the rear oi "a.
l. Empire Hotel, in Volcano For particular
" STACY.
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Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
A. Lsadlaua. .Br.

Newspaper Agent and Advertising Aagent, No.
3 Reads Block, Sacramento, is our authorized
Agent for procuring Advertisement, DC.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

TAXES IN AMADoR.-The Board of Super
visors in this county have levied the following
tax on the total valuation of property, for
the year 1851:
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
ENGEIsRE ALE.

As the season advances, every suitable rsreh
ment will be provided including the ayorte en-
ger Beer as originally made there.
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Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

An editorial article on the Governors We
to Message is crowded out this week, as well
as other original matter we had prepared
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
WIN. Cook.

Is ourauthorized agent, to receive Subscriptions,
Job-work, Advertisements &c, at Lancha Plana
and vicinity.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

Win many OF them.
TAXES IN CALAvERAs-The following tax
has been levied upon the assessed value of
the real and personal property in Calayeras
county, subject to taxation, for the year 1851:
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
j. Heacock

Is our authorized agent for receiving subscrip-
tions, &C.. at lone City and vicinity.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
Masonic Gave.

TNHE citizens of Volcano and vicinity ar. r
L pectfully informed that the "Caven Is reoa.r.
The Bar is well supplied with the best i.'oro-
Wines. Cordals. Ne. and a splendid plns. M
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
II. HI. SkidnnOre,

Telegraph Operator, Jackson, is our authorized
agent Orders for Job Work, Advertising and
Subscriptions win be promptly attended TO-
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

TIAY for sale By the bale or ton by yonprFf
Ii c. B. W0ODAO''
CRANBERRIES in Kegs. for sale (, AZ r,F ~ G
" Store ThA CE.t'~eN ssa
oct IL
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
Delinquent Tavcs

fTNHE delinquent Taxes for the year le.,
l. collected according to law imr,oii.... "a. w R.
the FIRST OF APRIL. Tax payers ,'l,'l., ,.,I, y
take notice. vi" p
W. J. PAUGH, sboria
Amador county, Gallo
qI-
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

A printer setting up the line, "And the
devil led sinners away, down cast" put in an
E, and made it read, "And the devil led sin
ners away down east."-Ezehange.
The printer may have misquoted the line,
still there is as much truth in the last as in
first quotation, as Henry Ward Beecher and
his followers can testify.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

KILLED IN QUARTZ MrLL.-On Tuesday
of this week, Mexican named joaquin
Campania, in his own Quartz mill near West
Point had his brains literally crushed out be-
tween the cam and the lower guide of the
pestle frame The accident was from sheer
carelessness on the part of the deceased. If
he had noticed he would have seen that the
cam, in its revolutions, would not give room
for an object much less than his head.
IMPORTANT DECISION The Supreme Court
of the State of New York, have recently de-
cided, in the case of Ely rs Smith, that a
person who in executing a note uses the words,
Il promise to pay" he is liable individually
for the amount of the note, although he may
have signed as an agent and added to his
name the word "agent" of company.
ALL ABOUT HATs.-What adds more to
the personal appearance of man than an
elegant hat? If you wish one of the most
becoming style and the latest fashion you can
get it at city prices at 1hurston d Cos for
$3.50, While you are there you will prob
ably meet some of your lady acquaintance
for their store is the resort Of all those who
desire fashionable articles at reasonable pri-
ces.
An editorial article on the Governors We
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

STATE DEBrs.-From the speech of Sena-
tor Shaw on the Indebtedness of this State
we take the following statement of the debts
of several Of our sister States.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14

The following advertisement is taken from
New York paper:
Ladies' Dresses.
MRS. ALLEN, of Grafton street. informs her
IfIcharming customers that she has returned
from Paris with an assortment of Steel Petticoats
This is new style steel-trap, which, when
"baited" with pretty girl, is a dangerous
institution" and bachelors, unless they want
to be caught, had better keep their distance.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1857-03-14
Administrators No:icc.

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