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The weekly ledger., 1857-08-22
A half mile from Pine Grove on the road


to jackson is
ARMsrRoNG's MILL. Sci
A most excellent garden is here in which
every thing growable in the mountains is rails
ed in abundance, including pea nuts, being
the first that | ever saw growing. They are
for Korn Kob of the Golden Era; may he
sell them in accordance with his dream. |
am tired of telling of fruit trees in our coun-
ty, there are too many of them, we're 1t not
so would speak of those in this garden
Mr. Armstrong has made this pretty place,
and were it not for the continual racket OF
his mill it would be nice nook for a resi-
dence By the way, the proprietor here is
surveyor and always runs around guches,
hills and grizzly bears in laying out roads,
thus making some apparently unnecessary
bends.
At French store here their back door is
shaded with pumpkin vines trained up a la
morning glory. At present several pumpkins
of twenty or thirty pounds weight have to be
artifcially supported in their elevated posi-
ton. Rather weghty ornaments l should
say.
In company with Mr.. Armstrong and
Leonard of the grove, / took a jaunt to Sut-
ter Creek about three miles from Pine Grove,
to the claim of Messr'. Huckins & Co For
the purpose of working a deep hole in the
creek they have tunneled through a rocky
point around which the creek bends, but are
now getting out good remuneration for
their labor. This is in beautifully wild sec
ton, and picture Of it would be decidedly
picturesque. We here found growing luxu-
rantly, the nutmeg tree Of California. 1t is
most beautiful evergreen, in its foliage it
somewhat resembles the spruce or fir tree, on
ly the leaves are broader, terminate in prick
ly point, and grow in two regular rows on
the sides of the stems Several of the trees
were from thirty to forty feet high. The
nutmegs grow singly on long stems among
the branches. The wood is very soft, and
when green smells very much ike bed-Dugs;
any Californian could recognize it by the
odor.
To return by way of Grass valley creek
about mile to the north of Pine Grove is
the Quartz mill of DIR. Boyle The rock
crushed here is from high hill near it and is
brought down in a car. 1T pays about $40 to
the ton The mill runs by water power and
is nearly new. In sight of it and above is
another mill of primitive character with
square stamps. 1t belongs to Walker Il Co,
but there was no one about it from whom !
could get any information.
Reader, if you are not fatigucd, am, so
after getting back to the Pine Grove House
we will rest while.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-22
FOREST HOWE, Aug. 10. ISL.


DEAR LEDGER:-Our little world is SO qu-
ct and wags along so easily in the even tenor
of its way, that it is rarely any thing occurs
Of sufficient interest to note and especially at
present, for all arc crying for water; it has
failed, or if not failed it is shut off from this
section.
This has caused much surprise to those
who use the water, for we were fed on the
promise of water ali the year. Still, do not
know as any one is to blame, yet dsappoint-
ment does not improve the looks of the hardy
miners But as Burns says:
The best laid scheme O. mice an men
Gang aft a-gley,
An lea'e us nought but grief an pain,
For proms'd joy"
So we'll have to bear with it and wait with
patience until the skies or Mr. Ritter will let
MS have it,
There is no political news of any interest,
every one seems satisfied, and think their own
party have the best men in nomination.
Apropos: Cracks" is the most popular man
in this section, for he is the only one hear
any talk about; and | believe were he run
ming for an Office he would receive an unani-
nous vote BY the way, will he ever have
his tracks published in book form? "Old
Blocks" books are not more interesting than
his tracks, y" yet every newspaper in the
State sounded "Old Blocks trumpet, and
why not Tracks? Set me down for five
copies.
His last charge on the Ledger folks brings
to mind piece of poetry written by friend
of his. will give him two verses of it; pre-
missing that the first two lines will not apply
to him.
Friends ne'er had gift to make
And foes were ever mine
never felt for mortal love
Nor knelt at mortal shrine.
SO now in ripened years | stand,
No spell, no link for me;
Than the rough waves more restless far
Than the wild winds more freen -
With respect WIur.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-22
OUR CHILDHOOD.
BY O. D. PRENTICE.

'Tis sad-yet sweet-to listen,
To the soft winds gentle swell,
And think we hear the music
Our childhood knew 20 we'll;
To gaze cut on the even,
And the boundless fields of air,
And feel again our boyhood wish
To roam like angels there
There are many dreams of gladness
That cling around the past
And from the tomb OF feeling
Old thoughts come thronging fast
The forms we loved 50 dearly,
In the happy days now gone,
The beautiful and lovely,
So fair to look upon
Those bright and lovely maidens
Who seemed so formed for bliss,
Too glorious and too heavenly
For such a world as this
Whose soft dark eyes seemed swimming
In a sea of liquid. light.
And whose locks of gold were streaming
Ger brows SO sunny bright.
Whose smiles were like the sunshine
In the springtime of the year
Like the changeful CLEANS of April
They followed every tear
They have passed-like hope away
All their loveliness has fled
OH many heart is mourning
That they are with the dead.
Like the bright buds of summer
They have fallen from the stem
Yet oh it is lovely death
To fade from earth like them!
And yet-the thought is saddening
To muse on such as they
And feel that all are beautiful
Are passing fast away
That the fair ones whom we love,
Grow to each loving breast,
Like tendrls of the clinging vine,
Then perish where they rest.
And can we but think of these
In the soft and gentle spring,
When the trees are waving DER us,
And the flowers are blossoming
For we know that winters coming
With his cold and stormy sky
And the glorious beauty round us
Is blooming but to die
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-22
JOR PRINTING.

VIZ .ro nrepared to do Job Printing of erery de-
I,;aa IN style superior to any other office in
.sfT,th .So Southern Mines, and at as fair rates.
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-22
picture of it.

If this is not a bed of ees then | don't
know what is.
Well, their reading by fire light may make
them men Of standing; we are told that most
of our great men did so after other people
went to bed; but if they wish to be prcsi-
dents they need not do so, as none Of the
presidents ever did, as far as can learn
If this apology is not sufficient retaliation
for their kindness to me, why, | hope 70 find
each of them hungry and bedless at some fu-
ture time in order that may refund favors
received
There is much work being done, and much
to see above here, bnt my clothes are worn
out, and am nearly so; therefore Fm for a
smoother country So here goes for the EN-
igrant road through Aqueduct, and along the
line of the Amador canal Here saw sew
whole water of the canal could be used with
out waste Passing couple of ranches |
came to
AQUEDUcT CITY.
There is not much mining going on here at
present; owing, suppose, to the general
want of water Although there are excel
lent diggings here, as far as gold is concerned,
yet the basin-like formation of the bed rock
and the "want of fall" renders it difficult to
work, and until some method is devised,
either by tuuneling or otherwise, for tail
race, mining will be dull There is also much
rich ground abOre the line of the ditch in
which persons make good wages after carry
ing the dirt down to water.
The town is situated at the head Of Grass
Valley about a mile to the south of the road
leading from Jackson to Volcano, and two
miles from the latter place. 1t is near the
summit of the ridge along the Mokelumne,
and therefore on the only line for an emgrant
road through this section.
Business has been very dull, but the store
here now in the hands Of Mr.. S. F. Dexter
is doing good business 1t is such men as
he that deveopes the real resources of a
place. "Once on time 4" the place had its
numerous saloons, and several places of en-
tertanment for man and beast " Now, the
Amador House, owned and kept by Mr..
Hugh Corr, is the only place of refreshment
in camp; and il is as good a place to stop al
as can be found in the mines; every thing on
the table looks neat and the eatabes taste
palatable.
Johnson'S steam saw-mill is doing better
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The weekly ledger., 1857-08-22
8. III. MARLETTE,

oOhPE YOR & CIVIL ENGINEER,
lsSiRlNG to rusume the practice of my profess
r.. sion among my old friends of Amador and
SGalaveras countless respectfully solicit their or
a which will be promptly attended to, on reason
1n> Office at Jackson's News Depot. jackson,
Nnador county, California. -,kS
hoVi 2-Sm s H. MARLETTE
The weekly ledger., 1857-08-22
A. VI. BALLARD,
John w. Armstrong,
GEO. MUNCKTON,

Ju STICE OF THE PEACE,
OFFICE,
At Munckton Warmers Drug Store, Main street,
Volcano.
dec 9 lily
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25

n OOK OUT for the gentleman ain a horu.n
IL Ii70o0l Secxetaryman.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25
SPERMATORRHGA.

ar, local weakness, nervous debility, low spirits,
" lasstude. weakness of the limbs and back, in
disposition and incapability for labor and study dull
ness of apprehension loss of memory aversion to So
cieiy love efsolude timdty self distrust, dizziness
headache involuntary discharges pains in the side
affections of the eyes pmpes onthe face sexual and
other iufirmaties In man, are cured without fail BY
the Justly celebrated physic an and surgeon, L. J.
Czapkay. His method Of Gu. ing diseases is new, un
known to others) and hencethe great success. All
consultations (by letter otherwise) free. Address
L. J. Czapkay, NJ. D.. San Francisco, Cal n3-3m
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25
NOTICE.

GsrOLER-Hired from my stable, Sunday, April
- 5fh. . sfBsll black Spanish Mare, branded on
the left hip with Spanish brands, heavy NAME shod
all round white face. and one or both OF her hind
feet white her bach has been scafJed with the
saddle The saddle she had on was marked under
the strYup lie ithers next to the tree with j. T. Eur
erson. Any one recovering the said animal, CIV
ing nfofmeiion that will lead TO the detection Of the
nan thee rode her or will be literally rewarded.
She was hired 10 be gone one heuf-aot Iosger than
one dav aI3wl 7. TURNER.
Oyoyiite April IL.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25
I c e, Ice, Ice!

TIME subscribers take this method Of informing
II the cuSens OF OrOvle that they are now
prepared to furnish them with a superior quality of
Ice. from their houses in Grass Valley
oCR DEPOT is situated % Miners Alley, between
Myers and IIuntoon stree, where thoee wishing
Ice can be supplied on the shortest notice.
j. 7. DICKEY, co.
N.B.-Ice Gin be had twice aday from our wagon,
in all paris Of the city. sp2O
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25
New Store and New Goods |!
DE-. CALL.--DRAPER and TAILOR,

MONTGOMERY ST., OPPOSITE THE ORLEANS HOTEL
VUHERE will be found the largest assortment OF
w Cloths, Cassimeres, 'oeskins and Silk Vest
lngs of every description offered to the citizens
Of Oroville. Having employed the services or Mr. j.
C. BALLOON in the Cutting Department, feel conf
dent in saying that my clothes will be manufactured
in style and workmanlike manner unsurpassed by
any establishment in the State Come and try me,
and Judge for yourself. My Stock also consists of
Custom Made Clothing, Gentleman's Furnishing
Goods eff every description, Rube g. Cos Best Mole
Skin Hats. Prices to suit the times.
The latest styles received by every Steamer. milf
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25
just Received and in Store

A large supply Of Alcohol. Campheno. Lard. Sperm
Polar, Neaisfoot and Boiled Oils Solar Oil, and
Camphene Lamp wicks. Caude Wicking. Wax and
Night Tapers, korax, Soda, Castillo Soap, Salad Oil
in Basket wolfe'~ Schapps Hostctter's Bers. pure
Cream Tartar, Strychnine, Castor Oil, and Wyn-
koop's Medicines. Wholesale and resai by
ALBAN, THOMAS & CO..
ap7H Corner and Sixth streets.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25

~ Dr. ). L. CzAPKAY.-The gentleman whose
name forms the caption Of this notice is Of the
lew modern physicians whose application to his pro.
fessfon and devotion to the afflicted render him alike
an ornament to the and benefit to the other. A
Hungarian by birth, he sought with Kossuth to place
his country among the nations of earth, beyond the
oppressors rule that Ter might rejoice In the
practice OF those precepts which are alike glory
and our pride In his efforts to do, he has reaped
the reward ofineectual resistance to oppression and
"a home and a country know him no more" Apart,
however. from his claims upon our consideration as
patriot the testimonials of character and capacity
which he brings entile him to public confidence, to
the exclusion Of those who possess neither the one
or the other As gentleman his character is unfair
nshed: physician, his skill unsurpassed; snd
to thoss whose imprudeDce has left upon them the
taints of disease, we can conscentiOusly commend
him with the assurance that in him they will find a
friend whom to know lie great gain. The Dr.'s Office
is No. and Arrnory Hall, corner OF Sacramento and
Montgomery streets San Francisco. A14-3m
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25
INFORMATION WANTED

ar WILLIAM WHITLEY. Any person
~ knowing Of his whereabouts will confer a favor
BY addressing n. brother, john whitley, Ore~IIle,
Butte County, ~. nSIm
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
i. r. T. G. - NJ -
STEAM REFINED CANDY
M Al UF ACTORY,

No So Montgomery street, between Bush and sut.
ter, STR cts. San Francisco.
VWyHE PROPRIETOR OF the above named estab.
ii Ishment takes this method OF informing his
numerous friends and customers, that he intends
following the example OF the Gas Company--that is
reduce his prices which he hopes will give entire
satisfaction to all.
His candies are all manufactured from Stuart.
refined sugar. which he imports himself and all the
essences used by him of the finest flavor and the
best in the market together with variety OF other
articles appertang 10 the manufacture Of candies too
numerous 10 mention.
Having had an experience OF seven years in the bu-
siness in this city. and being the
FIR s r COMP e c lone r
On the Pacific coast he faters himself he will be-
able give entire satisfaction TO all who may favor
him with their trade.
By a new and improved process, his candies are
made at quicker ra'e and at iess expense than for
merly, 30 that he is enabled TO sell at much lower
figure than heretofore.
to call and examine his splendid stock of candies,
well his prices he feels confident they cannot
fail TO please the sirictest economist.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
beautiful assortment of STICKS, Jumps AND
DROPS, selling ut the reduced rates.
COMFITURES- Including
GARAWAY SEEDS, penrled and smooth,
CINNAMON STRINGS,
GLOVE BUDS.
CAssIA BUDS.
COREANDER SEEDS; large ano
small ut Dots per pound.
GUM DROPS-SMOOTH ALMONDS.
JUJUBE PASTE. FRENCH NOTICES,
ALMOND CANDY, &C.. at 30 cents.
AALso-A beautiful assortment Of FRENCH CAN
DI Els, varying in prices according to quality.
The attention of the trading public is invited to
anime this immense stock Candies, comprising every
thing in TIE "dulce- line.
He leaves to the buyres judge Of the superiority
of his articles; call and for yourselves for
ular demonstration is proof positive. J. REGAIN.
Remember the nunber-33 Montgomery street, be-
tween Bush and Suffer, San Francisco Hl9-tf
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25
THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE

AGELGreat Blessing to kind-Tnnocent bnt Po-
tent,-Dr. L. J. Czapkay's Prophylacticum, (sef Dis
Injecting Agent,) sure preventative against gonor
rhea and syphiEitic diseases, adan Unsurpassed rem
edy for all the venerial, scrofuous gangrenous and
cancerous ulcers fetid discharges from the vagina,
nterus and urehra and all cutaneous eruptions and
diseases. As innoculation is preventative against
smatl pox, 90 is DR.. L. }. Czapksys Prophilacticum
preventative against syphifftfcaf and gonorrheal
diseases. Harmless in itself, 1t possesses the power
Of chemically destroying the sypnilitic virus, ana
thereby saving thousands from being infected with
the most loathsome Of all diseases. Let no young
man vho APPRECIATES health be without DR.. Crap
kays Prephilacicum. 1t is in very convenient pack
ages, and will be found convenient to use. being
used as a SOAP Price S. For sale at DR. LID
Czapksy's Office, Sacramento street, below Montgom-
cry street San Francisco.
All orders must be addressed to L. J. Czapkay,
D., San Francisco. California. nI4
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25

DELOW we publish the certificates Of two Of the
ID sufferers from the pangs OF disease, who hav-
ing recovered their former health and impelled by
gratitude. make known their cases and the remedial
agent; and their statements authenticated by a
Notary Public. The demands of society inperiousy
command their publicity, and We commend their
perusal to the attention Of all afflicted.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25

From the Wing and Advertiser.
All afflicted with private complaints should consult
Dr. Young, whose education is not surpassed by any
physician in the country. In his skill, honor and in
tegrity all may rely with safety. while most of the
practitioners in this city without honesty or
probability. their PROHIBITIONS being grounded in gnor
ance and assumption.
Office cornor Of Montgomery and California Streets
M stairs, opposite the banking house of Wells Fargo
e. Co Open from 0 A. NJ. to +. M, Sunday in
cluded
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25
A CARD-FROM DIR. YOUNG'S PRIVA1
~ MElIEAI Qhfce-Tn the affllcted=in Il

From the Boston Medical Journal
Although arc opposed to the system of advertis-
ing for good and sufficient still deem it
but Justice say that DIR. Young is one of the most
industrious and ndefatgable votares Of the medical
science in the United States.
From Professor jackson
The subscriber is personally acquainted with DIR
Young, and has seen much of his practice, and can
bear testimoney TO his merritt practitioner.
From the New York Herald
The eminence of this distinguished gentleman in
his profession. and the very extended opportunities
possessed him for the observation of venereal dis
cases. make his services invaluable to those afflicted
with the above complaints.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25

LIS MEYER YABLONSKY.
State OF California, county of San Francisco, ssSub
scribed and sworn before me this first day of August
A. d. 1856. GILBERT A. GRANT.
LIS. NOTARY PuOllc.
DIR. L. J. Czapkay's Medical ami Surgical institute
is at Sacramento st., below Montgomery. opposite
the Pacific M.iI Steamship Company's Office, San
Francisco. California. The Doctor offers free
consultations, and asks no remuneration unless he
effects a cure.
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25
Orauille 1ailg Butte Rttprs.

y OrrIcE-1n Record Building on Myers s,,o.,
East side, between Montgomery and Bird. OroyilIe
Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1857-04-25
OROVILLE BREWERY.

vuyHE UNDERSIGNED HEREWITH GIVE NO
III tice TO consumers Of LAGER BEER in Oro-
vile and places around, that they are ready TO sup
ply them. They spared neither time nor expense
for the production OF article which may compete
with anything OF the kind in California. Orders
herewith solicited. and given ones will be promptly
dispatched. Delivery free Of charge.
mar2Lu A.BEKG co.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-06-26
Gold Medal Pianos!
-
T9ff
a sONS, NInnufncIurers

" n n N SUMS
o. WALKER STREET, NEW YORK $50
= Il Received the following FIRST PRizs 81
MEDALS ia Competition with the best makers h u n n
Of Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Ball.
tinIOrc
TWO FIRST PRIZE MEDALS at the Metropolitan Fair,
Washington, March, 1858.
G0LD MEDAL at the Crystal Palace, New York, No
yember ls5 (being thu only gold medal given for Pianos
within the last six years.
GOLD MEDAL at the MAJ yland Institute, Baltimore
1856
THE FIRST PRIZE MEDAL at the Fair Crystal Palace
New Yort November ls56. Among the judges were the
hrst Musical Talent of the Country, such NJ Mason
Gottschah, WollenhSupt and many others. St. a Pi.
eNith and without the Iron Frame) are warranted
for hree years, written guarantee given Pianos
pacL ed ami shipped Eih charge. Prices moderate.
declS-ly-v
q. r. TIURSrON has oeen appointed sole Agent
the Of Piano Fortes for Nashville and Mid
die Tennessee some q which in in this city
He would respectfully refer Mr.. M Bass, Mr.. W II.
wHIroS, and Mr.. J. 2 W. BRowS,
- Mr. ean be 50 summer street, line ad-
dressed to Box 49, Postoaice, Nashville will
tenton May ST
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-06-26
TEE CHEAPEST PROPERTY.
AND BEST BARGAIN.

7 Am bow of,rng at q great sacrifice, that valuable
L Property, On College Hill, Immediately opposite th'
University ong occupied by the late Dr.. TOot Tit
lot fronts sixty feet Market street. with the same front
Coeg-. The EOuseis large and Iommodious, and ih'
whole, at the price offer it is a great Bargain.
ClaibOines' nubus has p sctcaly moved College Hi
right in o the Pablo square snd wanting resi-
dence convenient business would do well to look at this
propety alo1 Avs. LINDSLEY.
Apr. 80, '57