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Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
sept 10
Spanglc & Gaver's Escstaurani
On the Plaza
VOLCA.NO.

T'HE undersigned, having resumed business at the
l. Old Stand, will be happy to see all of their old
customers and as many new ones as may have oc-
casion to visit Volcano The establishment has
been thoroughly renovated, and the substantials
and delcacies of the season are served up in a
manner unsurpassed either here or elsewhere.
MEALS served up "hot and smollingN may be
had at all hours of the day or night.
BOARDERS are charged only Eight Dollars per
week. g,j- A Lodging Department has been ad-
ded, and furnished with new and clean beds
Duly thankful for the very liberal patronage for
merry bestowed upon them, they respectfully rep
resent that they are now better prepared than ever
before TO accommodate ther friends and the public.
Give us a call, aud you viii find everything to
your satisfaction.
SPANGLE & GAVER
iy 25 40-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
United states sFoteI.

ED DLETOWN, IFORNIA.
<,f,Ssar TIE undersigned begs to announce to the
.i#5 public that the L. S. HOTEL, Fiddletown.
rhailRAl has been recently enlarged and improv-
ed by the erection Of a new and fine two story
building on the premises, the old building having
also been thoroughly renovated, and the entire es-
tablishment well furnished.
THE LODGING APARTMENTS WILL BE
found clean, neat and comfortable
THE TABLE will be constantly supplied with the
best to be had in market.
THE BAR, will always be furnished with the BEST
of Wines, Liquors and Cigars
The STABLE will be in good hands, and horses
properly cared for.
BY strict attention to business. the proprietor
hopes to merit and receive the liberal patronage
heretofore extended TO the U. s."
Fiddletown, Nov 9TH, 1851.
j. w. KENDALL, Proprietor.
nov 3-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Drugs and Medicines.
New York Ranch Hotel.

4 s.s 4 THIS well know Tavern Stand, five
SNeSAs s%Smiles from Jackson, on the main road
Ett.I3Af5F to Volcano, has been re-opened by its
ssMdljtS old proprietor and will be kept as a
&TgT% frst-class house. The accommodations
Se~-s~ here for TRANSFERS are of the best
kind, and every attention will be paid to teams
stopping at this house.
The Bar is supplied with the best of Liquors,
and the Table viii always be provided with as
good actices as the season affords.
Travellers AID others will find it to their advan-
tage and comfort to stop at this house.
G. Y. HAMMOND.
sep 26 49-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Hydraulic Pipe for sale.

a. famous Iron Hydraulic consisting of 800
u.sa ec' W Ql Iron pipe and other fixtures formerly
b. oiS pn lhe Mason x Foster claim, at Volcano, will
tbo e cheap, as the claim is worked out. This is
tbe and best hydraulic now in use and is
twill KIND that will always 'stand the press. I"
''Gau Inl be sold at a bargain.
tba "lu're lre of Hanford Il Downs, at Volcano, or of
'40serlber, in jackson Valley
Nos :, J. d. MASON.
---Ilt 4-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Assig,,ee's Sale.

rorrcE is hereby given that the undersigned
" 1ss;cnee of James f. Graham, insolvent debt
nj sell at Public Auction, for cash in hand al
Of WI VIZ Of the court house, in the town Of Jack
the ugu Tounty of Amador, and State Of California
son. 60 The I2th day of December a. D. 1851 at the
on sno e. o'clock, p. NJ, the following described
houl ,,y =, consisting Of certain promssory notes,
proPv. one for the sum Of $1,000 with interest at
tow" 1ar cent per month"; dated September 22d, 1853,
u Phl Phle the first day ofApril, 1854, signed by VIM.
GalUf Gnu" fcr the sum of $500, dated October oath.
90 1oavable on demand, signed by VIM. Galloway.
i'3T,p 0nr for the sum of $780, with interest at per
=, VI, ner month, dated December GATH 1853, paya-
cent cen" demand signed by Chas. l.. Smith.
OlSVp T5a above being the property in his hands as
such assignee. wIpAucu ,..,u
mated at Jackson, Nov. Il, 1857.
nov Fl DIV
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
SilcriM-s Sale.

n virtue Of an order of Sale issued out Of the
~ Hon. the District Court of the Fifth Judicial
District in and for the county of AmadOr and
Sale OF California, on q Judgment and decree rem
aeled therein on the 23d day of October. A. ID.
iS5' in favor OF Patric Lynsky and against A. G.
Lane for the sum of Sl06l A. with interest on the
sum Of SlO6l Az at the rate of "a per cent. per
month from the 10th day of April 1856, together
win the sum of $50 80 costs Of suit have levied
upon and seized. and will expose to public sale at
ue door of the court house in the town of Jackson
A'ladoT county, on the 5th day of December, A.
~ leoi at O'clock p. d., all the right, title, in
eres' and claim of the said A. G.. Lane, of, in and
me following described property, situate aud be-
1ag III lone City, county of Amador and State of
ta'lornla, towit: All that certain property situa-
wI ana being in the State aud county aforesaid,
"lg described us follows: that certain lot of ground
Ilu u We building thereon known as the lone Valley
V,'e S,e fronting twenty-six feet ON the south side
u Nala street In said town of lone City, aud run
Mslug ~ paek from said street one hundred and thirty
a'Vs and one third feet, including a certain barn
scAallhg thereon. ALSO, two other lots ofground
sa,Oluhg iory feet on the south side OF said Main
5 49, Hld running back from said street one hum
vi Vu ana thirtythree and one third feet, and bound
w Vu ~ The east by the lot Of ground aforesaid, and
s 0u 'ne west by grounds owned by the Messrs Stew
Nv brothers all of said property being in block
,s gne In said town; together with all and sngu-
Lo ule hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto
~''0'g'ns or in anywise appertainng.
w. j. PAUGH,
Sheriff of Amador county.
Ny a. b. ANDREWS, Under Sheriff.
november Don 18th, 1857.
HJl III A,y
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Sherif,s Sale.

ny virtue of an order of sale to me directed. is
d sued out of the District Court Of the 5th Judi
rial District held in and for the county of Amador
an Judgment and final decree rendered therein on
,be l3d day of October, A. ID. 1851 against E. r.
oliver and j. C. Pendleton and in favor of G.. B.
Delemater for the sum of s375 81 principal debt
and interest on the said sum of of S375 81, at the
rate of per cent. per month from the 9TH day of
Nav, A. d. 1857, together with all costs of suit and
accruing costs, have levied upon and seized upon
and will expose to public sale at the door of the
Court House, in the town Of jackson, Amador coun-
". California, on Friday. the 27tis day of No
rember A.. ID. 1857, at the hour OF O'Clock, P NJ.
all the right title, interest and claim of the said
T. r. Oliver and J. c. Pendleton of, in and to the
following described property, to-wit: that certain
piece or parcel of land lying and being in the town
Of Volcano, in township No. 3, of the county of
AmadOr and State Of California, and bounded as
follows: on the south by Consolation street, on the
east by the lot of W. Spangle q Co, on the north
by the lot and fire-proof building of Hale IL Co..
on the west by the lot and Gre-proof building of
George Johnson, the same being town lot Is
feet inches front, and 81 feet deep, together
with all and singular the improvements thereon
and the appurtenances thereunto belonging.
w. j. PAUGH,
Sheriff of Amador county.
Dated at Jackson, Nov 7, 1857.
nov saw
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Hacad-Gluarters, jackson.

V1lIE undersigned will open the above Saloon on
l. Sunday, October 18th, having fitted it up in
the most elegant manner. Two superior Billiard
Tables have been provided, and the Bar will be
supplied with the choicest Wines, Liquors aud Cir
gars ever brought to the mountains. Call and con-
vince yourselves that this is no humhug
NELSON 81 HARRIS.
oct IL 52-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Anuedmct City SAW Mill.

V'HE undersigned would respectfully remind the
i public that they have constantly on hand, at
their Saw Mill in Aqueduct City,
Every Variety of Humber!
Which they will dispose Of at as low rates as the
same quality can be procured at any other mill in
the county. The attention Of those requiring lum-
Der for Building, Fencing, Fluming, or other pur-
poses is respectfully solicited
Orders for any description Of Lumber will be
promptly and faithfully filed. gssj- Lumber in
change for CASH, Barley, Hay, Horses, Cattle or
Mules.
j. II. JOHNSON & co.
may l6 3O-6m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
What Cheer EEOuse. .

Corner Front and X streets, (opposite Steamboat
Landing) S.fCR.a.nE.VI'O
<vA The propretors of the above establishment
E.iI. having completed their extensive improve
ments, rendering it one OF the most comfortable
hotels in the State, are prepared to accommodate
all who may give them "a call. We hope by our
superior accommodations at the lowest price, TO
continue the patronage we now enjoy.
a large number of single rooms with patent
French spring beds, and the best cured hair mat
rasses.
Ga- Board per week Sc; Meals so cents; Lolg-
ings so cents to 5 l.
1sss~ Office Of the California Stage Company;
Stages leave the What Cheer House for all parts Of
the State. @ze- The house is open all night.
S. NJ q c. II. BAILEY.
sept 10 4S-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Union Livery Stable,

Union Livery Stable,
Near the Union Hotel, Main Street, Jackson.
2-40 on the She'll"
IA The undersigned would respectfully in
sgsr, form the public that he has just completed
-1r-1al his Fire-Proof Livery Stable, on Main
street. opposite the old fremont House, where good
Horses and easy Bugges can be had at the shortest
notice, and on reasonable terms
va Horses kept by the Day Week or Month.
The undersigned returns thanks for past patron
age, and solcits a continuance.
J0MN MCKAY.
je27 ms-g3
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
HORSE RESTAURANT.
Jackson Livery Stable,

Main ST.. near the foot of Court ST.,
FRANK HOFFMAN, PROPRIETOR.
7 THE above convenient and commodous Stable
" is stocked with
Swift, Easy and Safe Saddle Horses
for Ladies and Gentlemen Give them trial,
and you will notwish to look further
ALSO, HORSES AND BUGGIES,
that will not suffer in comparison with the best.
1sSs- Horses and Mules Boarded and Groorned
by the Day, Week or Month, on the most reasona-
bic terms Animals entrusted to his care will be
faithfully attended to- A share of public patron
age is solicited
june 33-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
PAY Up Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that all persons in
debted TO the Washington Restaurant are re-
anas,ed to come forward and make payment by the
H.h day of December, 1851
A. II. KELLY.
noy q Std
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
RAILROAD LINE!l
For Sacramento, via. Folsom

Il vi fSeaNE aEheNhAtO5 ' kets a VASO lhhs
GTSs ~ =. On and after the 81 day OF
S:1ssssssr April, 1857, Hamilton q Co.
s<.ss will run Daily Line Of Stages
from Folsom, via. Prairie City, Michigan Bar, Ar
kansas Diggngs, Forest Home, Willow Springs,
0rytown, Amador and Suffer, to Jackson. Also, a
branch line, connecting with the above at the Cen
trail House, to Fiddletown. Leaving Folsom on the
arrival Of the morning train from Sacramento, and
arriving at Jackson and Fiddletown same day
Leaving jackson and Fiddletown same day at 5, A..
NJ and arriving at Folsom in time for the IL o'c'k
NJ train, by which passengers will arrive in Sacra-
mento at quarter past Pm.
Through tickets for jackson and Fiddletown, or
intermediate places can be obtained at the Crescent
City Hotel X street, between Sd and 4th; Orc Ho-
tel X street. between "a and Sd, and at the Nation
al Hotel between lst and I'd streets, on K-and at
the Railroad Depot.
n: Il. Persons booking their names will be call
ed for in any part of the city, and will be taken to
the cars free Of Charge.
The cars leave the depot, corner of Sd and Z
streets, at haf-past o'clock, A. NJ.
HAMILTON, COUCH & HILL.
oct3 50tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
supervisory Notice.
sr,TE OF CALIFORNIA, |
> . Amador County.

Amador County.
IT n regular term of the Board Of Supervisors
A in and for said county, held on Saturday, Nov
~ 4. D. 1857, the following Order was passed
to-wt; . c..,
adjourned meeting on the last Monday in Decem-
sar and that the Clerk give two weeks notice in
.s o, county papers to all Road Oyerseers to make
full report up to that time"
In pursuance of the aforesaid Order, notice is
,orebv given to all Road Overseers within said
aonntv 70 attend at the meeting of said Board on
Monday. the 2sth day of December, 1857, and have
%itb them full report of all their proceedings as
Road Oyerseers up to that date.
II. S. HATCH, Clerk.
nov q 5-2w
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
T.. KsEECHEESG,
JEWELLER AND MATCHMAKER.

Main tr eet, P0fcGRd,
CT HAVING permanently opened in my
fTFj.eJ4 new Fire-Proof Brick Building, | oacr
t. IAs to the public q large assortment Of
sSsAss>essesssS esssSss & OLD & SLLYER WITCHES,
and Clocks. Also-All kinds of States Jewelry and
good variety Of CaliforniaJewelry, manufactured
by myself
Time keepers of every description repaired and
insured All kinds of California Jewelfy will be
manufactured to order out The same gold that is
given, in the best and latest style, JF.dTCH C-A
SES not excepted
In connection with my Jewelry establishment, /
have always on hand an assortment of fine knives,
Guns Rifles, Colts Pistols, billiard balls &c.
N. b. have in my employ an experienced gun
smith, and am prepared to any work in that line.
Billiard balls turned at short notice.
Any article sold or repaired by me is insured to
be what is represented, or the money refunded,
inn ii l4-3.m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
UNION WOTEE.


'7s5rf The Proprietors of this old and well known
niH establishment would respectfully announce
sslF to the public that they have renovated and
materially
ENLARGED THEIR BUIL DING.
and added number of entirely new beds and rooms
for the accommodation of those who may favor them
with call. Their
TABLE
Will be furnished in good style as any in the vi
cinity. and at prices that cannot but suit AS they
have established the C.dSH SYSTEM, they can
afford to do business on fair terms as any Hotel
in the mountains.
This being the Office and station of the California
Stage Company, their Agent will ever be ready TO
attend to passengers for all parts of the State.
S. S. HARTRUM, D..
J. WAGSfAFF, AioP -
Union stable.
Connected with the Union Hotel is the Union sta
BILE, capable of accommodating fifty horses in good
style.
HARTRUM q WAGSTAFF.
dec 90 l0-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
STAGE NOTICE.

.kTIE CHARLES GREEN hav-
TE-CT TxsA. xsA..ersAA .ArssA ing re-purchased the well
<TE5Et YHtalr1t 1t known Forest Line of Stages
ekH--%o from Sacramento to jackson
and Mokelumne Hill, is prepared to accommodate
travelling public in superior manner and at re-
duced rates.
The above Line passes through the following
places Daylor's Ranch. Sebastopo lone Valley,
Campo Seco, Jackson, Volcano. Butte City, and
Mokelumne Hill, connecting at Mokclumne Hill
and Murphy's.
Returning from the above places, the Stages ar
rive in Sacramento in time for the San Francisco
boats.
Offces-Oreans Hosel, Second street, Western
Hotel, street; What Cheer House, corner X and
Second streets.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28

Genius makes many enemies, but it makes
sure friends--friends who forgive much, who
endure long, who exact little.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Yomlg Anlel.lca salOon.

llain, nearly opposite the foOt Of Court street.
T'HTS saloon is situated on Broadway, three doors
l. from Water street, in the most pleasant loca-
tion in Jackson. The Saloon is large, airy and
at all times cool and the BAR is furnished with the
BEST WINES AND LIQUORS that the country Affords
Fancy Ice Drinks gotten up in the best possible
style. CIGARs of the best brands and flavor that
can be procured in San Francisco kept constantly
on hand.
TWO OF THE BEST ALaRBLE BED
BnLARDTABLEs q the State, are kept in this saloon
for the accommodation of those who desire to amuse
themselves in this pleasant exercise.
Among other important articles not usually found
in the Saloons of California are the following
leading journals Of the United States and Europe,
which are kept expressly for the customers Of the
YOUNG AMERICA SALOON.
Illustrated Lon n. Y. Herald; Cal. Chronicle;
don News; n. Y. Tribune; Alta California;
Bells Life in n. o. Delta Sacramento city
London; No. Republican; Union;
London Punch; Echo due Pa State Journal
Ballou's Picto cihc; Volcano Ledger
rial: Spirit of the Amador Senti-
Boston Journal Age; mel.
In addition to the above papers the proprietor
keeps a general assortment Of Historical Works
and Magazines.
The undersigned invites his friends and the pub
lie generally to give him call and he viii promise
to give them the best in town.
GEO. S. STEVENS, Proprietor.
apr % 27-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28

sxz,glr.s = ~ -s-Tss;s-- ern and European Papers
> .ea'sSAASe. .ss'ssz<S~r Magazines Periodicals. Re
views, &c, DC. Among which viii be the follow
ing:
New York City-H Herald, Tribune, Ledg-
er, Police Gazette.
Boston--Journal, Traveller, Pilot
Louisville Journal and Democrat; Phila-
delphia Ledger, Dollar Newspaper, and Sat
urday Evening Post; Missouri Republican
and Democrat; New Orleans True Delta aud
Picayune; Ballou's Pictorial; London News
and Times; the New York La Cronica, &c.
In addition to the above valuable and interest
ing Journals all the California Daily and Weekly
Papers are received and delivered 10 those who
wish them at their residences at reasonable rates
aud without delay.
A DAILY EXPRESS
win also be run to the principal Mining Camps In
this county. Letters, Papers, Packages, &c. ar
riving in Jackson for any person residing in Scots
vile, Butte City, Iowa + lat, Spanish Flat Slabtown
Clinton, Pine Grove, Grass Nally, Aqueduct City
and the adjoining mining camps, will be carried t.
their door,
Any packages for transportation and other busi.
ness entrusted TO his care will be faithfully aad
promptly attended to.
BY close attention to business, energy and per-
severance he hopes to deserve and receive the sup
port of the public. Eas- Office and Depot at the
Miners Drug Store, corner of Main and Water sts
q. w. BROWNE.
Jackson, Nov. !, 1857.
nov 3-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Butte Saw Will for Sale.

II VIE undersigned offers for sale the well known
l. Butte Saw Mil. IL has lately been moved and
fitted anew, and the location is one of the best ia
Amador county. Come and examine for yourselves.
For particulars apply to w HuIaker, Butte City,
or j. $ Bradley, at the Louisiana Hotel, Jackson.
w. HUFFAKER.
may 2 2S-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
u. Warmers Drag store.

Main Street, Toicano.
u The undersigned would most respectful =,
S=Y ly inform the citizens ofVolcano and the ~
u surrounding country, that he has, and III
will keep constantly on hand, good and fresh sup
ply of
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
Paints. Oils, Varnishes. Brushes Of all kinds Cam
phenc, Alcohol Turpentne, Dye Stuffs Patent Med
icines of all kinds, Perfumery Fancy Soaps Toilet
articles, &c. DC, which we will sell at the LOWEST
CASH PRICES Physicians and others are request
ed to call and examine my stock before purchasing
elsewhere.
Physicians Prescriptions put up accurately and
with despatch, at all hours Of the day OF night
n. B.-All articles sold by me will be warranted
Pure and Genuine
JUDSON WARNER.
mar III | 3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
Nanl1ee Nofinns.

FE.g9 A GREAT variety fresh from Yankee
r2 dom-the largest assortment ever bro't
.i.----------s TO Amador county. Call and examine
my stock. For sale cheap, at
JACKSON'S.
may 2S-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
i FIRST CLASS HOTEL

We wonld here state that the comparative sue
Of this House since January last has exceeded
that Of any other on the Pacific coast, with con-
stantly increasing patronage. A conveyance,
marked
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL COACH" /"
Under the personal superntendence of p. B. Smith,
formerly Stage Agent at Sacramento, is in atten-
dance at all hours to convey passengers to and from
the hotel for one dollar each, including baggage.
A. S. HALEY.
Assisted by John J. Haley and L. Il. Robinson,
late of the Railroad House.
sep 10 48-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
vi. Rr,rrneIM 90.

| lEALERS in Groceries, Provisions Wines Ii
n - quors Cigars. Miners Supplies, &C.. corner Of
nam and Court streets, jackson. Consumers are
invited to examine our establishment Among our
stock may be found
Sugar; Dried Fruits;
Jams; Syrups;
Teas; Coffee
Raisins; Spices;
Chocolate; Pickles;
Confectoneres;
Brandy Peaches;
Currants;
Prunes;
Mackercl
Flour;
Bacon;
Goldfish;
Butter;
Pork; Beans;
Vermicilli;
Corn Meal;
Cheese;
Salmon;
Together with every other article usually found in
similar establishments.
Wines and EiGUOrs of all kinds;
Picks; Shovels Sluice Forks: Hoes: Nails. Nc.
1sfs- Our goods are all fresh and selected with
great care, and every article is warranted as rep
resented by us.
ly ii 9S-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
YOUNG AMERICA SALOON.
EmtePEsatiOIaal Hotel,

SAN FKANUISJO, UALIFUKNIA.
TlNHE undersigned requests the attention of the
l. travelling public, and strangers in particular,
to the merits Of this House.
Although but lately established under the super
vision OF It's present managers, yet discrmina-
ting public have discovered in it well managed
and superior hotel. The present proprietress and
managers A. S. HALEY, JOHN J. HALEY and
L. r. ROBINSON, with an honorable dclcacy, not
wishing to encroach upon the merits of other
houses, have successfully endeayorel to establish
for il name of
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
For the Hairand Skin.

For the Hairand Skin.
DALM of Thousand Flowers Lyons Kathai-
ID ron aud Barry's Tricopherons, at the
JACKSON DRUG & BOOK STORE.
uprls ly 2s-
Paper Warehouse.
ID. S. LORD,
(Late d. S. Lord & Co. }
TTAvING re-opened at l04 Clay street, would
/ be pleased to see his former customers at bis
new store where he offers for sale at Low PRICES
A new and well selected stock Of
Printing Paper;
Manila
Letter, Cap and Bill Paper;
Stationery; Blank Books;
Playing Cards, and
Printers Goods.
All orders promptly filed at the lowest rates.
ID. 5. LORD,
lO4 Clay street, between Battery ana Sansome.
oct lT-52lw San Francisco.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-28
News Depot and Pony Express.

On the arrival Of the At
Isc lantc Mail Steamers. the
,Z~-Evs5 n is7s undersigned will offer for
Ss:-.ssss.- h. sale all the principal East
lsss.s ~ e-s-TSsss--- ern and European Papers,
%.safSaAe .s-SszSS~r Magazines Periodicals, Re
vie Ne Ne Amonp which will no tho fnltovv-
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-01-17
EMS

An ordinance has been published at Wurts-
burg, Germany, prohibiting dancing at the we'd
ding of widows and widowerS.
At 8 o'clock in Boston it is nearly O'Clock in
London. When, therefore, the Atlantic tele-
graph is completed the afternoon papers of Bos:
ton will contain the evening news from Parlia-
ment and Court.
The Newton (Iowa) Express announces that
three individuals of that town have sued Mr..
Welker, one of the editors, for 81, 500, 'fOr qui
city looking on, as he says, while some ladies
were destroying the whisky Of the plaintiff.
A Cincinnati paper states an Illustration
of the difference between talent and humbug,
that Lola Monies, under the management Of
Mr.. Jones, realized, in that city, six thousand
dollars in ten days. Miss Stanly, with the same
manager, a lady Of decided talent, has not paid
expenses
The medical schools of Philadelphia are said
to be no less than nine, five of them irregular.
Fifteen hundred students are said to be in atten-
dance at the nine this winter 0fthese the JEFF
ferson College has 500, Old University School
400, Pennsylvania College $50, and the Phila-
delphia 100.
Col Benton is decidedly in favor of female
physicians He has engaged to lecture for the
New England Female Medical College; and in
order that there may be no mistake as to his
views, he says in letter to one of the lady
managers: please to let it be known that 1t Is
for the exclusive benefit Of your institution,
which has my best wishes for its success, as
we'll as my best judgment for its utility"
Horace Greeley says this is free country,
and u man isn't obliged to use common sense
unless he has it