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Replies to Correspondents.

Tp,vr1rR.-You have made some long cracks
This week; they are interesting, as usual You
will see that .'Willen compliments you highly,
and his are only the general sentiments They
are demanding your presence at Lancha Plana.
The errors that you complain of in last week 8
issue were our fault, but-"he that is good at
excuses &c;" so let it drdp. Were you the au-
thor of those verses picked up in Butte. address
ed TO Miss -? Rather tender lines, those.
WILLIE. Forest Home.-We are sorry to hear that
water is so "scace' in your parts-don't subst-
tute anything stronger. We cannot, at present,
answer your query as to tracks" In regard to
"Trayelern running for office, he is already Coun-
ty Surveyor and will map any place in the county
in good style without charge.
Typ, volcano-we thank you for your letter.
have made use of it as you see.
give your article place. Last fall the organ of
the American party said; "Men such as these were
in the American convention-men who, Judas
like, would sell the woman who gave them exist
ence, from whose breast they first sucked their
sustenance of life, to accomplish few designs
whereby they possibly might add, to their al
ready overaowing pockets, "dime." Such men
If men We may call them-we say were in
this convention and sold their best friends an
hour after they had pledged them, voluntarily
on their part, their life and everything that
man and an american holds dear, and such men
we declare are dangerous to the American cause,
dangerous to the American ticket, and danger
ous to the wellbeing of this glorious confederacy
of States" Il is very apparent that, since then,
the American party in this county are not inn
proved, as they are selling friends cheap. So,
Justice stand from under
A. s., of Jackson.-'Your solution of the problem
proposed last week isthat the stick of timber
would contain 363l feet board measure. Here
is the problem again--is the answer correct?
MTHEAATIcAL.-How many feet. board measure
are contained in stick of timber II inches square
II one end and 10 inches square at the other, and
30 feet long. An answer s wanted.
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To Adopted Citizens

Adopted citizens should remember that the
same old Know Nothing prescription is ar
rayed against them now that was a year ago.
True, the X. n Remnant invite you to their
clubs now. and would graciously permit you
to vote for their candidates on election day.
but they still prescribe yOu from erer holding
office, and would want you to wait twenty-one
years before you could even vote Rebuke
the insult they thus offer to your intelligence,
by voting the straight Democratic ticket
When they approach you, inform them you
have no idea of voting to disfranchise your.
selves! Democracy is your shield.
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Drytown Correspondence.

DRYTowN, Aug. goth, 1851
MessrS. Editors 1t seems TO he the i'm
preston here that in the approaching polit
cal contest, Mr.. Henry Hnckson, one of the
nominees of the American Party for the
Assembly, Gin sporting phrase is to be
thrown off for the benefit of his co-nominee,
Mr. Briggs. Mr.. Hinckson has many warm
friends here where he is best known-hc is a
young man of talents and as respectfully con-
nected as any man; all his relatives reside
here and they are people of the highest re-
spectablity. We here believe that in q fair
race he would get more votes in the county
than Mr.. Briggs. We have too high an opin-
ion of Henry to believe that he would con-
nive at his real friends losing their votes, as
they most surely will do if he is to be traded
off to get votes for his co-nominee. am no
extreme party man and shall vote for Hinck-
son unless know that it would be useless
Let me here urge upon the friends of Mr..
Hlnckson throughout the county, to vote
single shot for him if they see that Briggs,
or what is the same, Briggs friends, are
throwing him of. What claims has Mr..
Briggs on the people of Amador county that
Henry Hinckson does not possess? 1t is
true that Henry is not noisy politician and
has not been an ofice-seeker; but he is good
business man, good speaker and honest
If the people Of Amador are to choose be-
tween the two | think the odds are in favor
of Hinckson, the Briggs organ to the contra
ry notwithstanding.
BY inserting this you will be doing favor
to the friends of Mr.. Hnckson, many of
whom are your subscribers
Yours JusrIcE.
The distance between ST. Louis and New
York may now be travelled in forty hours.
Hung Tai has commenced the publication
of the Chinese Daily Ne,os in Sacramento.
Sickness prevails, to an alarming extent
in this vicinity.
MINERS, the past week, commenced getting
into their claims in the Mokclumne river.
The county of Aroostook in Maine is larg-
er than the State of New Hampshire
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Probate Notice.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Amador County.
In Probate Court, August Term 1857.
In the matter of the estate of Geo. Mitchell, de-
ceased.
NOTICE is hereby given TO all persons interest
IN ed in said estate to be and appear before the
Hon. the Probate Court, in and for said county at
the Court House, in the town of Jackson in said
county at a regular term of said court to-wit: on
the 2Sth day OF Sept, A. ID. 1857, to show cause
why an order should not be granted to J. B. King,
administrator of said estate, to sell SO much of the
real property belonging to said estate shall be
sufficient to pay the outstanding debts against the
same
BY order of the Court.
Attest: III. 5. HATCH, Clerk.
By NJ. SHEPARD, Deputy.
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American Hotel,

Main Street, Butte City, Amador CO., Cal.
SrA THE above named hotel is re-opened by
::il the undersigned, and will be furnished in the
very best style, and no trouble or expense spared
which will conduce to the comfort and pleasure of
his many friends and the public generally. The
TABLE wall be spread with the best OF everything
in the market The BAR will contain the best
brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigars. The house
will be kept open at all hours for the accommodation
of the traveller and the public generally.
A share of the public patronage is respectfully
solicited which the proprietor hopes to merit.
L. MURPHY.
Butte City, June 27, 1857.
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Stage Notice.

EA CHARLES GREEN. having
l%szT lssrrf purchased the well known For
szs9zZ---s4 Line OF Stages, from Sac
ramcnto to Jackson aud Mokelumne Hill. is pre-
pared to accommodate the travelling public in a
superior manner and at reduced rates.
The above Line passes through the following
places: Daylor's Ranch, Sebastopol, lone Valley
Campo Seco, jackson, Volcano, Butte City and Mo-
kelumne Hill. connecting at Mokelumne Hill with
Dillon Co.'S coaches for Sonora and Murphy's.
Returning from the above places, the Stages ar
rive in Sacramento in time for the San Francisco
boats.
Onices-Orleans Hotel, Second street; Western
Hotel X street; What Cheer House, corner OF X
and Front streets.
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VOLCANO ITEMS.

THE OPEN Cur FLuMNc Co.-The dividing
of the stock of this company into shares and
its incorporation was good move. The
shares sold, AS in number, being half of the
stock, brought readily $62 each Many of
the best men of Volcano are now engaged in
the enterprise, and it is being prosecuted with
renewed energy.
The only danger now is that the trustees
may lay too heavy assessments beyond the
ability of some of the stockholders to pay
Let an idea get abroad tha in this " the big
fish are to eat mp the little ones," and it will
be serious obstacle. No sum above $40
per. month on the share should be levied
Let this be looked to at once, and a rule
adopted to that effect
The articles of incorporation have been fill
eG and Messrs. E. K Boone Edward Choate,
V. Stacy, John James aud Samuel Hale are
named as trustees.
To THE Big TREEs.-Gude boards have
recently been put up along the shortest and
best route from Volcano to /" the Big Trees,
ria, West Point, Rail Road Flat &c The
distance between the two points is twenty
FIVE miles, and can be travelled in buggy
RIGHT OF WATER-A lawsuit has been
commenced in the District Court in regard to
the right Of the water in Sutter Greek, above
Volcano 1t is claimed by Hartrum & Wag-
staff for irrigation, and also by John Fry for
his ditch.
The Democracy of Volcano and the camps
surrounding hold a township meeting this
evening. The boys always turn out on such
occasions.
We make the following extract from a
letter we received from a reliable democrat
residing in Volcano 1t comes from the
heart, as will be plainly seen.
Volcano, Aug 18th, 81
"When it was announced here on Sunday
that Col Weller would speak in Volcano at
noon on Monday, very many democrats were
dissatisfied. 1t would be inconvenient for
the people. What turn out at noon! at
noon merely to hear political speech! The
idea was preposterous. But Monday noon
and Col. Weller came, right square up to-
gether; and Mahoney Hall was just as full
as it could cram-in fact, it was jam full and
no mstake-as completely full as Jake's boots
with his legs in!
Ii is no part of my intention to describe
the Colonel's speech, but will give you an
anecdote as illustrative Of its effects There
was a young chap sitting just before me who
was all attention to the speech. The Col.
had him completely engrossed-his whole
soul appeared to be in the Colonels argu-
ment. About midway of the speech the Col.
had Just wound up one of his positive, clear
points, such as no other man, perhaps can
make, every thing was particularly still. when
the young fellow clapped his hands "just
like gal at a camp meeting" and exclaimed,
" 1 go him nOac"
After the speech was made, it was one
continual round of congratulations among
the democrats which has not yet ceased, nor
will it cease till our friend is safely seated in
the executive chair.
Yours, &c. TYP*.
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Supervisors.

The Democratic candidates for Supervisors,
in this county are all young men of industry
and business qualifications, and we recon-
mend them with full confidence that their
election will rebound to the credit and inter-
eStS of the county. Messrs Thos. II Loehr,
Frank Mcbride and F. G.. Hoard are all IA
vorably known in their respective districts,
and added to the full Democratic strength,
they will receive the votes of many others
who are anxious that the affairs of the coun-
ty shall be properly conducted Our candi-
dates are well qualified for the position, and
they are hard working, practical men, who
will be careful that the substance of the couu-
ty is not squandered.
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AnlbrOtypes.
Rs. u. w. WITHINGTON

MRS. T. w. WILMINGTON
TJAVING completed. with large and well ar
i l. ranged Sky-Light, her Ambrotype Gallery in
lone CITY, Main street. first door west OF the
bridge. would inform the citizens of Amador coun-
ty and the public generally, that she can be found
at the Gallery on Tuesdays, Wednesdays Thurs
days and Saturdays at all hours suitable for opera
ting. where all invited to call and examine her
specimens before getting pictures elsewhere.
Mrs. WIS motto is Excelsior and having re-
Gently visited not only Bradys celebrated Gallery
in New York City. but many of the most noted
galleries in several of the Atlantic States she feels
confident that she give satisfaction to all who
patronize her by giving them as faithful ikenesses
as they can procure elsewhere.
Instructions also given in Oriental Pearl Paint
ing.
Come and see, and if it please you,
Secure the shadow the substance fade.
iy 2J 40-3m
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Millinery and Dress Making.
MRS. SURFACE,

Broad,0ay street, Jackson, California.
fer- RESPECTFULLY informs the La IN
H&3dies of jackson and vicinity that she@sat> \,
w has permanently located herself in the 81
above place. where she will be pleased 20 receive
calls from all.
She is now fully prepared to do all kinds of
work in the above line of business, and respectfully
solicits patronage.
Bonnets, Hats, Laces and every variety Of fancy
articles will be kept constantly on hand and dis
posed of at Sacramento prices.
Ladies can always depend on having the latest
STYLES of bonnets and dresses and as low can be
purchased in any similar establishment in Sac city.
REGALIA.
Mrs. s. is also prepared to make Rcgnlia for Ma
sons, Odd Fellows, Templars, Sons of Temperance,
&c, and respectfully solcits orders.
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Union Hotel, jackson.
BY
GRO DTvD IJd1T


DY recent additions and improvements made to
ID this Hotel, it is now the largest and most COM
modous building of the kind in Amador county
The proprietor begs to inform the public that in
furnishing this hotel he has spared no pains ex-
pense, anticipating the wants of the community
and travelling public, he has added much to the
comfort and convenience of the house. The Table
will always be furnished with the choice of the
market, and attended by accommodating and po-
lite walters. The Bar will be supplied with the
best of Liquors and Cigars. The news of the day
from all parts of the United States and Europe
will also be kept at this house for the information
of the customers. A Billiard Room is also con-
nected with this house in which two new and mag
niicent tables will be kept in perfect order
The Office of Charles Greeus Stage Line is
also kept at this house. making it the centre of
travelling intercourse The house will be open at
all hours, and passengers arriving by either stage
at any time can be accommodated with rooms and
meals.
GEORGE DURHAM
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For Sale.

ONE half of the Washington Restaurant is now
" offered for sale at a bargain The premises
have recently been repaired, renovated and great
" improved The house is doing an excellent bu-
sinoss.
payments, properly secured.
Enquire of Kelly Il Davenport. at the Restau-
rant, or of the undersigned at Iowa Flat.
JOHN b. LINN.
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Railroad House.
JAMES THOMPSON, Proprietor,
formerly Of Thompson & Haley

Entrance: 4S Commercial and 81 Clay streets, San
Francisco.
Restaurant, lst Floor. Ladies' Ordinary I'd Floor.
TNHIS House has undergone renovating and
l. cleansing, with new Furniture, Beds and Bed
ding. II is intended by the proprietor to have this
House second to none in this city. Great care has
been taken to select the best OF servants, and
pense will be spared TO make the weary traveller
comfortable at the Railroad House. The House
will be opened on Saturday, August lst, 1857.
Capt. John Payne, formerly master of the steam
er Mountaiuecr on the Delaware river, and late of
the steamer New Jersey, on the North River New
York, will be my Assistant in the management OF
the House.
There has also been fitted up magnificent Bath
Rooms and Hair Dressing Room attached to the ho-
tel, which for cleanliness, &c, will not be surpass-
ed by any in the city. Also Billiard Room and
nooi Table The Bar will be stocked with the finest
choice of Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
JAS THOMPSON.
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We are indebted to John H. Bradley,
Esq, for head of wheat from a Mormon
ranch iu Carson Valley 1t is called Club
Wheat, " and the head is very large and well
hIed. We are also indebted to the same
Gentleman for beautiful and very rich speci-
men ofcopper ore from Rogers mine near the.
summit
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Dissolution.
AdunimistratOr,s Sale.
August 8, 1857.
aug 8

/ NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of an
order of the Probate Court. that on Tuesday,
September Sth, 1857, at the hour of | o'clock, p.
NJ, at the North Fork of the Mokeumne River,
about four miles from Volcano, near where the
road from Volcano to West Point crosses said river
at what is called the Geuttich Mill, in the county
of Amador and State OF California will sell at
public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all
the right title aud interest of Wm Geuttich and
August Geuttch, at the time of their decease, of
in and to the following described property situated
and being at the place and in the county and State
aforesaid, to-wit:
| case of Surgical Instruments
| small case do do
| Gold Watch;
l lot Dental Instruments;
% White Shirts;
l Masonic Regala;
l Ladies Gold Watch;
Silver Watch;
! Silver Cigar Case;
l lot Of Gold Rings;
lot of assorted Jewelry;
A large lot of Wearing Apparel;
Lot of Blankets and Bedding;
Clock;
Medical Library;
Lot of Medicines;
Office, House and Kitchen utensils;
Dam and Flume in river;
Railroad. Cars and fixtures;
Quartz Mill and Fixtures;
Quartz Lead and Fixtures;
l Mule;
Blacksmths Tools;
so lbs Quicksilver;
Saddle, Bride and Blankets;
and many other articles too numerous TO mention
gss- This is a rare opportunity and should not
be neglected.
J. b. KING,
Public Administrators.
Jackson, August 6, 1857.
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Schnapps! Schnapps!!

DARBIER has received by the clipper Osborne
ID Howes, his first invoice Of Schnapps bottles
bearing his name. He is happy TO inform his nu-
merous friends and patrons that from this date his
Justly celebrated Schnapps will be put in the very
same order as VOLTS, with wrapper bearing his
signature.
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VIZ are indebted TO Jerry w. Sullivan
for copy of Ned. McGowan's Book. 1t is
awe written, spicy, and very entertaining
narrative. 1t will have much the largest sale
Of any work yet printed in California. A
speculative friend at our elbow thinks he will
gct chased by Vigilance Committee, and
then write book"
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TOWNSHIP n NoMISATIoNs.-In townships
"nere the Democracy have made nominations
'or justices and Constables, let the names,
Pa'nfy ioritten, be forwarded to this Office at
once If it is desired to have them printed in
the tickets.
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SHASTA CouRER-We receive this excel
lent Democratic paper in new dress and
head. We are glad to see any of our cotem-
poraries in prosperous circumstances more
especially so well conducted journal as the
Courier.
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NEW EYE REMEDY.

'T'HIS is to inform all persons afflicted with Sore
Il Eyes from acute OF chronic inflammation; opa-
city of the cornea, &C.. that we are now prepared
to treat cases Of that character with Neac Rem
edy which is perfectly safe and eficacious.
To those persons so afflicted we would say come
and see us. Our motto will ever be NO CURE
NO PAY" Office at Volcano, Amador County
DRS. SMITH Il KELLY.
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Arcade saloon,

Basement of Levy Il Bros. new Fre-proof Build
ing, Main st. opposite the foot of Court ST.
rT,HE Bar is supplied with choice Wines and Lii
/ quors Porter, Ale, &c, &c. Give Inc a trial,
and you will be satisfied.
Attached to this Saloon are two New Billiard Ia
bes of the best quality. and my charges are only
Twenty-Five cents per game.
The saloon is always cool and comfortable.
NsG- Remember the place.
S. SANDERS.
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ClOugh,s Saw will,

At the Foot of Grass Valley, Amador County.
T'HE undersigned respectfully notifies the public
/ that his Saw MILL located as above, has re-
Gently been thoroughly repaired, and provided with
a splendid, new steam engine, and is now in ex-
cellent running order, whereby he is enabled to fill
all orders Tor Lumber at the shortest notice. He
has any quantity of the finest quality Of timber on
hand and within reach, and customers may depend
upon being supplied with good article of any de-
scripton Of Lumber they may require.
EsJ- Seasoned Sugar Pine Lumber on hand.
Prices to suit the times
A. p. CLOUGH.
iune 33-3m
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Look at This.

A am to leave this country on the goth of Au-
"A gust next, | give warning to all those indebted
to me that all accounts and notes not paid at that
date will be sued for.
LEON SOMPAYRAC,
of Fixary q Co.
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Type.
Beware of Bogus Ticketsl

Democrats look out for bogus tickets on
the day of election. 1t is an old trick of the
enemies of the Democracy. In all probabil-
ity tickets will be circulated, headed Regu-
lar Democratic" or the like, but having one
or more opposition names on them. Examine
your tickets before you vote.
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BURT Bros nectarines, to be had in this
market. are the finest we have ever seen in
california or elsewhere. Their orchard, it
VIII be recolected, is on Ranchera creek.
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Congress Hall Saloon,
Main ST.. Jackson,

Main ST.. Jackson,
G + 0 Il G L e. 4 Il Z + VI AN,
d ESPECTFULLY announces to the patrons of
hthe above establishment, (ately under the pro-
prietorship ald supervision of VIM. Jennngs.) and
to his friends and the public generally that he has
opened the same for the accommodation Of all who
may favor him with call.
The Saloon is one OF the largest and most com
Portable and airy in the State, and every convent
ence will be provided for visitors Two splendid
Billiard Tables have been furnished for those who
play at that health-invigorating game.
The Bar is supplied with none but the choicest
liquors and cigars. Plain and Fancy Drinks that
cannot fail to please the taste of the most fastidi-
Gus.
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DURING the past year, 3S men and l5 wo-
men who we're 100 years of age and upwards,
have died in the United States.
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AFTER next week we shall have plenty Of
room Tor matter to suit the literary and gen.
eral reader
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IHE Sierra Citizen says Maj. Bowie Ie
'ne Republicans down cusy at Downicvie
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The young fellow whose girl told him she
didn't want him any longer, has undertaken
to prevent his becoming any longer, by living
on short allowance.
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T. NJ. PAwLING, ESQ o-We are glad to see
this gentleman so far recovered, from the in
iuries be received on the 4th of July, as to
be able to attend to his business in Court.
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DoN'T split your tickets. 1t is only the
enemies of Democracy who will gain by this.
Vote the straight Democratic ticket.
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Spanglc & Gaver's Restaurant
On the Plaza.
VOLC1.HO.

V'iiE undersigned, having resumed business at the
l. Old Stand, will be happy to see all Of their old
customers and many new ones as may have oc-
casioa to visit Volcano. The establishment has
been thoroughly renovated, and the substantlals
aud delicacies Of the season are served up in a
manner unsurpassed either here or elsewhere.
MEALS served up ''hot and smoking" may be
had at all hours of the day or ight.
BOARDERS are charged only Eight Dollars per
week. 1sSj~ A Lodging Department has been ad-
ded and furnished with and clean beds.
Duly thankful for the very liberal patronage for
merly bestowed upon them, they respectfully rep
resent that they now better prepared than ever
before to accommodate ther friends and the public
Give us a call, and you will find everything to
your satisfaction.
SPANGLE & GAVER.
iY 25 40-f
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Wau. Mcdowell,

WIN. Mcdowell,
CONSTABLE Township No. One. Ofhce--with
~ Bruce Husband. J. p, at the Court House
May always be found at his Office when not ne:
cessarily absent on business
NAV ls 30-s
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Lumber! Lumber!

T'HE undersigned respectfully inform the public
l. that they have completed their saw mill, which
is located on what is known as Pratt's Ranch Lit
tie Grass Valley, and distant from Volcano two
miles, and are now prepared to furnish customers
and others with
All Kinds and Qualities of Lumber
AT the shortest notice ana at the lowest prices Our
mill is new and in excellent order, and we feel
ourselves competent to compete with any mill in
the county, and we hope to receive a share of pa
tronage.
PRATT & CARTLAND.
may ls 30-3m
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Township No. 3.

VIM. I. MORGAN, of Volcano, is candidate for
reelection to the office of Constable for Township
Number Three.
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WEALTH and Content are not neighbors.
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norman Klein will be supported for JUS
lice of the Peace for Township No 3, at the coming
election.