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Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
sheriG,s sale.

DY virtue of an order of Sale issued out Of the
ID Hon. the District Court of the Fifth Judicial
District in and for the county Of Amador and
State of California, on judgment and decree rem
dered therein on the 23d day of October, A. D..
1857, in favor OF Patric Lynslty and against A. G..
Lane for the of Sl06l AZ, with interest on the
sum of Sl06l AZ at the rate of "a per cent. per
month from the 10th day of April, 1856, together
with the sum OF S39 80 costs Of suit, have levied
upon and seized. and will expose to public sale at
the door of the court house in the town of Jackson
Amador county, on the 5til day of December, A.
D. 1857, at O'clock, p. NJ, all the right, title in
terest and claim OF the sad A. G.. Lane of, in and
to the following described property, situate and be-
ing in lone City, county of Amador and State of
California towit: All that certain property situa-
ted and being in the State aud county aforesaid,
aud described az follows that certain lot of ground
aud the building thereon known as the lone Valley
House, fronting twenty-six feet on the south side
of Main street in said town Of lone City, and run
ming back from said street one hundred and thirty
three and one third feet, including certain barn
standing thereon. ALSO, two other lots OF ground
fronting forty feet on the south side OF said Main
street, aud running back from said street one hun
dred and thirty and one third feet aud bound
ed on the east by the lot of ground aforesaid. and
on the west by grounds owned by the Messrs Stew
art x Brothers. all of said property being in block
No one in said town; together with all and sngu-
lar the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto
belonging or in anywise appertaning.
w. j. PAUGH,
Sheriff of Amador county.
BY A. B. ANDREWS, Under Sheriff
November l3tb 1887.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
School Census.

Mr.. Mcintyre, Superintendent of Common
Schools, has kindly furnished the following ia
BILE of the School Census recently taken in
this county, showing the number of children
between the ages of four and eighteen years
in'the several districts and giving the name
of each district, and the number OF the
township in which situated
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
C0Epstabpe,s Sale.

DY virtue of an execution to me directed issued
ID on the 21th day of October, A. d. 1857, from
the court OF John Doble Justice of the Peace in
township No. g. Amador county, State of Callfor-
MIA, against Mrs l.. &. Griffin, in an action where
in B. I. George is plaintiff and Mrs L. q. Griffin
is defendant, for the sum of one hundred and ten
dollars debt and six dollars and thirty-hve cents
costs of suit together with accruing costs, | have
levied npon and will expose to public sale on the
Stsa day of December, A. d. 1851, at the hour of
o'clock, 7. NJ, all the right, title interest and
claim of the said Mrs Z. G. Griffin in and to the
following described property, to-wit A certain
house and lot situate and being in the town OF Vol
cano, now occupied by Charles ID. Horn; said lot is
bounded on the east by Main street, on the west by
the South Branch Of Suttcr Creek, on the north by
Van Wrinkles lot. and on the south by Chapman s
lot Sale TO take place on the premises.
A. WARREN ROSE,
Constable Township No 3, Amndor co.
Dated at Volcano, this 18th day Of November,
A. d. 1857.
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Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
9JniOm House.

SUFFER- CREEK .A-HdDOR CO., GIL,
G. d. BURLES0N, Proprietor.
rT,HE proprietor takes pleasure in announcing to
l. the public that he has again taken the man
agement Of his house, and hopes by strict atten-
ton TO business and earnest desire TO please to
merit share Of public patronage
The house has been thoroughly renovated newly
furnished and several rooms added making the ac-
commodatons as good rs at any house in this
ton of the county.
The Table will at all times be supplied with the
best the market affords, and the Bar is always furn-
shed with the choicest brands Of Wines, Liquors
and Cigars
Gipc me a cali.
C. D. BURLES0N.
NAV 20 3I-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
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News Depot and Pony Express.


views &C.. &c. Among which will be the follow
ing;
New York City Herald, Tribune, Ledg-
er, Police Gazette.
Boston--Journal, Traveller, Pilot.
Louisville Journal and Democrat; Phila-
dclphia Ledger, Dollar Newspaper, and Sat
urday Evening POST Missouri Republican
aud Democrat; New Orleans True Delta and
Picayune; BallouS Pictorial; London News
and Times; the New York La Cronca, &c
In addition to the above valuable and interest
ing Journals, all the California Daily and Weekly
Papers are received and delivered to those who
wish them at their residences at reasonable rates,
and without delay.
A DAILY EXPRESS
will also be run to the principal Mining Camps in
this county. Letters, Papers, Packages &C., ar
irving in Jackson for any person residing in SCOTS
willie, Butte City, Iowa lat, Spanish Flat Slabtown
Clinton, Pine Grove, Grass Vally, Aqueduct City,
and the adjoining mining camps, will be carried to
their door.
Any packages for transportation and other busi-
ness entrusted to his care win be faithfully and
promptly attended to-.
BY close attention TO business, energy and per-
severance he hopes TO deserve aud receive the sup
port of the public. EsS- Office and Depot at the
Miners Drug store, corner Of Main and Water sts
G. w. BROWNE.
jackson, Nov. 7, 1851
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Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

APpLEroS's SALooN.-A very popular place
of resort in lone City is Appleiol's saloon -
The proprietor is "a host" and 10 mistake
Those who indulge universally agree that he
keeps prime beverages'-the pure article
and mixes with remarkable skill. Oys-
ters and such like served up in capital
style. Mr.. Appleton richly deserves the
liberal custom he receives. Our hand, Rob-
ert-may you never want for food and raj
ment.n
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
United states Hotel.

FID DLET OWN, GALE ORNIA.
>s-,sss THE undersigned begs to announce to the
;'S%4 public that the U. S. HOTEL, Fiddletown.
ss.lEs41 has been recently enlarged and improv-
ed by the erection Of new and fine two story
building 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 he 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. 81
Fiddletown, Nov. 7th, 1857.
J. W. KENDALL, Proprietor.
nov 3-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

Total number Of school children, $50 more
boys than girls, Ga. jackson District has
the greatest number fchildren while among
the Townships, No volcano aud Pine
Grove stands first, with 227 No lone,
Union Church and jackson Valley second,
with 2ls; aud No. (Jaekson) third, with
207.
The total number Of children reported in
the county last year was SGS; increase over
last year, lis. This increase was not as
great as was anticipated, and hence it is
thought by many that mistakes have been
made in some Of the districts. 1t is to be
regretted that Upper Rancheria faiIcd en-
tirely to report. The school interest suffers
in proportion to the number Of children in
that district.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
Arrnfie SnlOnn.

Basement of Levy & Bros. new Fire-proof Build
ing, Main st. opposite the foot OF Court st.
rI,IIE Bar is supplied with choice Wines and Ii
i quors, Porter, Ale, 6c., &c. Give me trial,
and you will be satisfied
Attached to this Saloon are two New Billiard Ia
bles of the best quality, and my charges are only
Twenty-Five cents per game.
The saloon is always cool and comfortable.
w. Remember the place.
S. SANDERS.
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Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

Posr OFFrcF REmovEp.-Mr Bradley has
removed the post Office in this place to the
frame building on Water street, next door
to Dir. Sharp's drug store
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
Delinouent Tax Sale.

The tax sale advertised by Sheriff Paugh
in this paper will attract deal of attention.
Under the new law this sale is Of much i'm
portance. Owners of real estate must redeem
within six months, if at all, paying penalty
of fifty per cent; in case Of failure 20 DO so,
the certificate OF tax sale operates as iudg-
|ment aud writ Of custer, and the Sheriff, upon
the payment of his legal fees, is compelled to
place the purchaser in pcaceable possession.
A chance for speculation is thus offered to
those who have little money to spare.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
Ss,eriR,s SaIe.


DY virtue of an order Of sale to me directed is
ID sued out of the District Court of the 5th Judi
cial District held in and for the county of Amador
on Judgment and final decree rendered therein on
the 23d day of October, A. ID. 1857, against Il. Il.
Oliver and J. c. Pendleton and in favor OF G.. g.
Deemater for the sum OF 1915 81 principal debt
and interest the said sum of Of 1915 81, at the
rate of per cent per month from the 5th day of
May, A. ID. 1851, together with all costs Of suit and
accruing costs, have levied upon and seized upon
aud will expose to public sale at the door of the
Court House, in the town of Jackson. Amador coun-
ty, California, on Friday. the 9seia day of No
vember, A. D. 1857, at the hour of O'Clock, Z. NJ.
all the right title, interest and claim of the said
L. r. Oliver and J. G. 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
Anador and State of California, and bounded as
follows: on the south by Consolation street. on the
east by the lot Of w. Spange Il Co., on the north
by the lot aud hre-proof building of Hale Il Co..
on the west by the lot and hre-proof building of
George johnson, the same being town lot Is
feet 4 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. I, 1851.
nov 3-4w
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
Esydraulic pine for safe.

fT'HE famous Iron Hydraulic consisting of 300
l. feet Of Iron pipe and other fixtures formerly
used on the Mason q Foster claim, at Volcano, will
be sold cheap, as the claim is worked out. This is
the cheapest and best hydraulic now in use, and is
the only kind that will always "stand the press"
twill be sold at a bargain.
Inquire of Hanford u Downs, at Volcano, or of
the subscriber, in Jackson Valley.
JD. MASON
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Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

AccIDENr.-Mr Geo. E. Freeman, we re-
gret to state, met with severe accident about
week since He was thrown from the
stage, (near this place) and one of his ankles
so badly spraiued as to lay him up for the
present, with little hope Of being able to use
it for some time to come.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
casionally.

Sambo, why are your legs like ain organ
grinder 7" Dun no; CUB up" Case dey
carry aud exhibit monkey bout de Streets
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

PRESIDENT Buchanan presented $500 watch to
Capt. johnson, commander of the Norwegian bark
Ellen, for his gallant services in rescnng passen-
gers of the Central .qmerica
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

CAT-RABBTs.--Cats are served up in restaurants
at Paris, and partaken of by epcures who suppose
they are dining upon white rabbit.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

THE X. Nothings have again carried Baltimore.
Only one man killed, but a number wounded
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

In the conclusion of Flint Locks" story
last week, the first and second paragraphs in
the third column, should be at Tie conclusion
of chapter eleventh.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
Clinton.

QuArz-A large number Of quartz claims
in the vicinity are being prospected, and in
most instances rock that pays well and reg
uarly is obtained The indications now are
that in the course of couple of years or less,
Clinton will rank among the most important
quartz mining towns in this or any other sec
ton Of the State
ScHooL.-The school under the charge of
Mr. Parson formerly of Jackson.) is one Of
the best conducted in the county. The at
tendance is very respectable for town the
size of Clinton.
Social &c" Old Pike praises the social
qualities of the Clinton people highly (and
we think justly notwithstanding, as he says,
" female young folks" are rather scace"-
The gatherings are as follows Monday even
ings spelling school, which is attended by
young and old Tuesdry evenings, dancing
school, by Shailer & Nicely Saturday
evening, debating club Sunday evening,
singing school, This of course does not in-
clude private gatherings and preaching oc-
casionally."
PENNsYLvANIANs.-A letterfrom the agent
of the Pennsylvanians to /" DIR. Hatch, ESQ., y
our County Clerk, communicates the iuteli-
geuce that the troupe will be in jackson the
4th 9th and 9th Of December The annouce-
ment is sufficient and Notwithstanding any
little mistake the agent may have made, we
are at liberty to state that the letter was not
Hat,A-cd up with view to mslead the pub
lie, neither was it expected TO disturb the
"pheelinx of the an. D'
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

Mr.. Brummel has had his saloon newly
nl'ed up, so that it now looks fnc Martin
Hgures extensively in the getting up of the
new arrangements. Brumei's is quite place
of resort.
"TR'cts next week
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

ABOUT the middle of October severe shock OF
an earthquake was felt at St. Louis, Mo.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
J0HH a. Perrin.
ISAAC PEnrS.
STAGE NOTICE.

<Tl CHARLES GREEN hav-
TET ing re-purchased the well
E&35h&1d&hgAI I4 known Forest Line of Stages
c~<.-a--><s from Sacramento to Jackson
and Mokelumne IIil 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. Sebastopol, lone Valley,
Campo Seco, jackson, Volcano. Butte City, and
and Murphys.
Returning from the above places, the Stages ar
rive in Sacramento in time for the San Francisco
boats.
Oifices-O Orleans Hosel, Second street, Western
Hotel, X street; What Cheer House, corner X and
Second streets.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

The luxury of good shave is aPprecia-
ated by every man old enough to have "brls-
tres on his face' A really good barber may
be said TO be public beneiaetor, and we eau
from experience recommend Sig. Modena,
Main street opposite the foot of Court, as
perfect master of the art. The Signior is an
Italian refugee, having fed the soft skies Of
radiant Italy" to avoid the vengeance which
tyranny visits upon the devoted heads OF
'nose who dare to permit spark Of the spir-
oil liberty to animate their souls. Fact
ana no mistake Will that do for "tonso
t'al' notice? Our devil has pronounced il
decidedly "barbarous.D
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
j. Warmers Drug Store,

Main Street, Toicano.
u The undersig gned would most respectful d
S4 y inform the citizens of ofNoleano and the 50
u surrounding country tina, he has, and X
will keep constantly on hand, good and fresh sup
ply of
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
Paints Oils, Varnishes. Brushes Of all kinds, Cam
phene, Alcohol, 1urrentine, Dye Stufs Patent Med
icines of all kinds Perumery. Fancy Soaps, Toilet
articles, &c, dc., which 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 or night.
n. BAH articles sold by Inc will be warranted
Pure and Genuine.
JUDSON WARNER.
mar IL | 3n
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

DEBATING CLuB. The debate ut the last
meeting was upon the propriety Of establish
ing republican government in England
The discussion was animated, and took wide
range; political economy was largely descant-
cd upon, aud the various forms Of govern
ment were "cyphered down to a notch."-
History and example were of course exten-
syely relied upon by both sides. The upshot
was Revolution in England, Queen Victoria
deposed, and British Republic established
all the same evening A coup dc main such
as this will make Louis Napoleon feel asham-
ed himself Whether the affair has had any
thing to do with the financial crash at the
East, or not, is question that may admit
/ Of argument 1t has been proposed to invite
the late Queen and the Royal household gen.
orally to settle in California
The question this evening is one of exceed
ing interest Resoired, That Ministers Of
the Gospel should not participate in Political
discussions" Ladies and gentlemen are in
'ited to be present at the meetings of the
Club. 1t is to be regretted that the attend.
ance is not more general than it is; young
men especially would find themselves benefit
ted, Notwithstanding the disadvantages which
ut present surround the association.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21
Butte Saw Mill for Sale,

VNlIE undersigned offers for sale the well known
L Butte Saw Mill. 1t has lately been moved and
fitted anew, and the location is one of the best in
Amador county. Come and examine for yourselves.
For particulars apply to W Hufaker, Butte City,
or j. s. Bradley, at the Louisiana Hotel. jackson.
w. HUFFAKER.
may 2 2s-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

T. TRlcks I" next week.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

may 80
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-11-21

BY A. B. ANDREWS, Under Sheriff.
November 18th, 1857.
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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-02-28
Inilnficidp.

The dead bodysof. a white female infant
was discovered On Sunday morning last, ly-
ing in field on the farm of Mr.. r. Sum
merson, near town. On the fact being CON-
municated to the Coroner, Mr.. A. j. Car
Der, an inquest was held, which rendered the
following verdict !: That the child came to
its death, probably within the last three
days, flom exposure on a bleak hill side
within few hours after its birth that it
was born alive, and was exposed by its mo-
tner an unknown white woman, or some
person at her instance The only witnesses
exaiAiaed were Mr.. Jeremiah Moore Gone
of TIE persons who first discovered the un-
fortunate babe) and DR.. Donaghe.
Such an instance of barbarity and depray-
ity is uncommon in this community, and it
IS to be regretted that the monster mother
IS unknown, and that she cannot be brought
to punishment.
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SWANS MONEY.

Our friend Swan seems to he sowing his
money broadcast over the eolntry. o l,ta.
judging from the number of "Cypitals' that
have gone out of his big chest INTO the peck
cts of ticket buyers within the last month or
two On Wednesday last. gentleman from
Vicksbure. Miss, stepped into the office in
this city, presented ticket number 2930S, in
Class - -, and carried of FIVE eighths Of the
$1,000 Prize Bat while the Office here
is paying out its til ,usands to fortunate tick =
ct holders, Swan himself is pc esrinating in
the South West with his cornucopa wide
open. Here is what the n O. Dtho says
of his visit to the Crescent City:
We yesterday had the pleasure of visit
from Mr.. Samuel Swan, the Manager Of the
Alabama and Georgia Lotteries, who paid
flying visit to our city to place the Agent.
Charles T. Howard, in funds to pay the
Capital Prize of $40 900, sold hero last
Saturday in Glass NJ. drawn in Mobile. A
portion Of it was paid by checks Oh the house
Of James Robb h Co, and the balance in
SIGHT exchange on New York. the parties
preferring it. Our friend the Manager,
locked as well and satisfied as ever. and re-
marked that he did not know of any better
place than New Orleans for the Capital to
come to Most of the persons holding shares
were poor, Woodworking people, one of
them a negro. So it fell where it ought to
and was paid as promptly as presented. We
only wish. in future. that the Goddess Of
Fortune would kindly remember the Delta
Office while travelling on our rounds--Atlun.
Ia (Ga,) Intelligencer.
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Enr TIE IinGi.cnt1i1

For tie TtndiicQtor
have read with much interest DR..
srRfNaEELLow work On Slavery, and write
this note for the purpose of calling public
attention to it. and asking for it general
perusal by all persons in any way connected
with the South, or the Institution of slave
ry. It settles conelusively the Scriptural
view of the question, and shows that the
material wealth and prosperity of a country
are advanced by it. 1t proves, what I al
ways believed, that the Southern people are
better off, notwithstanding their lack of
commerce and manufactures, than the
Northern people, and far better off thrn the
lank5jawed and hypoeritical Yankee manu.
tactirer of wooden nutmegs and odd no.
tons 1t gives these miserable creatures,
as they deserve. particular fits, and will, no
doubt, please our people, who have seen SO
much of their mcanness and suffered so
much from buying their painted horses.
AUGUSTA.
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NEWS OF THE, WEEK.
DANGEROUS cOUSTERFEIT.

\ counterfeit $40 bill on the Farmers
Bank OF Virginia is in circulation, which
purports TO be engraved by Danforth. Spen-
Ger Il llafty, New York, and is printed on
good paper, But rather whittier than the gen.
mne. Letter A. Vignette left hand, ST. am
engine, upper part centre CT the bill steam
boat, two females, one with sickle, the other
with rake, In front of left hand figure,
sheaf Of grain, on the right of the right
hand femslc, are three sheaves of grain, and
q little above the top Of the sheaves, is a
hoase scarcely pcrceptible The pote is pay
able to II. a. Wise, Norfolk. The word
Ten, in the centre, is deeply shaded. In
the word DOLLARS, the letters DO are
but slightly shaded-the letters LIARS are
shaded, bat not 50 heavily as the word TEN.
The names of the President aud Cashier are
engraved, and is very good imitation of
the genuine. The engraving of the Vsg-
nette is badly done, Rich. Diss
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-02-28
G, p. BALDWIN,, ESQ.

This gentleman delivered a Lecture in the
Town Hall, in this place, on Thursday eve
hing last, before large and intelligent au-
dience-suhject IIumbugs. The theme was
prolific and most happily did the eloquent
orator hold Up to rdieule many of the Hum
Burgers and nuck of the Humbues of the
day. In style of fafnttahle raillery and
biting sarcasm he exposed tltoir dedormties.
A report is as impossible as it woald be
unjust to the orator. 1t is the same course
Of Lectures Mr.. Baldwin has recently
delivered at the South with such popular
applause. Mr.. b. lectures again tonight,
friday on spiritnahsm. Let all who wish
to enjoy rich intellectual treat repair to
the Hall
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Eor tie Ein1i-cntor

Messss. Editors :-The time is nearly at
hand when the Democratic party, in accord
ance with usage, should nominate their
ticket for the Legislature.
The object of this communication is not
to suggest either the names of individuals
who shall compose the ticket or the time of
making the nomination, bpt simply to call
the attention Of the party to the subject
The writer of this docs moi care who are
upon the ticket. so it is composed of good
and true Democrats, but he wants to.see an
opportunity, at least, afforded the people of
Augusta to vote for men of the right stripe
4 DEMOCRAT.
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F0F tNe 7 iNVlcuft
HIGHLAND COUNTY.

As the time is rapidly approaching when
the voters of this county will be called upon
to select candidate to represent them in
the next General Assembly, permit us to
bring to their notice the name of JOSEPH
LAyNE. The history of this gentleman the
people of this county know By heart He
was born Democrat, raised Democrat,
and has on all occasions voted with the De-
mocratc party. He is hereby solicited to
announce himself a candidate for this Office,
and he will receive the support of
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Highland County, Feb. %, 1857.