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Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
COnsfabIe's Sale.

DY virtue Of an execution to me directed issSyH Ss
ID on the 10th day OF December A. u l0I', ,hs
from the court George Munckton, Justice ~ ~ 'o IN
Peace in township No 3, Amador county Ssr, csayon.
ton for the sum of on hundred dollars dep!, ap- Wv
twenty five dollars and AZ cents costs oil SUIT ."a
gethcr with aceruing costs, have levied w" All
will expose to Public Sale on Saturday, lhe ~ a..
day of January, A. ID. 1858, at the hour VI ~ tSs
clock, p. NJ all the right, title and interest OF wv w
aforesaid defendant Samuel steyenton, ID anu IN
the following described property, to-wit. n So
house and lot situated ON Union Flat Township of
3, county aforesaid, about half mile nVr InIian
Volcano, on the road to Fiddletown ana nd Id
Digrings and being known as the Breckehfius'
Hotel, formerly kept by A. Kingsley .otisty
Sale to take place on the premises 10 ''
said execution, costs and accruing costs. ~.
WI. MORGAN, Constable,
Township No. 5, Amador CO., '''
Dated at Volcano, Dec 2l, 1857. ,o.su
dec 20
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
riddletown Correspondence.
FIDDLErowN, Dec. 18th

flDDLETONNt btC. lotuf LOO T..
MEssRs. EDIroRs Our isolated little town
has been the scene Of unusual excitement for
the past week, caused by the fact having leak
ed out that some Frenchmen, named Gil
Bramin & Co., who have been working on
piece of ground claimed some two years ago
by Freeman & Co, but supposed to have
been abandoned by the last named parties on
ing from eight to ten dollars per day TO the
hand for the past year, and that the ground
is still paying remarkably well. Freeman
having been informed Of the state of things
above described, has returned from the north
ern mines and set up a claim to the ground
He called meeting Of Suckers from Mining
Town, probably our correspondent means
miners from Suckertown, camp in the vi
cinity,l for the purpose of gaining possession
Of the claims; but / am informed that the
FrenchmeD, tenacious of what they consider
their rights, and no doubt influenced by a
knowledge Of the value Of the claims, refused
to arbitrate and suit in the Justic0s Court
was the consequence, which resulted in a
verdict by the Jury in favor of Freeman &
Co. However, | understand an appeal has
been taken to the County Court. The plain
tiffs in the meantime have been put in posses
sion of the ground The claims are situated
on Conita Hill, in the mining district of
Mugginsville, within mile of this place, and
are said to be very rich. intend to pay
that section Of the country visit next week,
for the purpose of prospecting, when | will
be better able to inform you readers of the
extent and richness Of that district
We have now fine supply of water, fur
nished by the Costumes Water Company,
and miners generally are making good wa
ges. The new ditch, intended to convey wa
ter to the new digings lately discovered near
Indian Creek, is nearly completed, so that in
few days the miners in that vicinity will be
enabled to work their claims
In the shape of matrmony we have been
driving a brisk business No less than four
weddings have taken place here within the
last two months, and the end is not YETI
quite number more are on the tapis. If
this stampede among the fair ones continues
for six months to come, it may be the means
of furnishing Stockton ,cah a butcher.
Yours &c. TANrALus
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
AMOS S. MCKEE, Sec'y.

A Coon CouNTy.-Amador is among the
best paying counties in the State. She is al
ways on hand with her portion of the States
funds. A few days since she paid over to the
State Treasurer the sum of $l0,s2s. When
the first of January payment shall have been
made, Amador will have contributed to the
State finances, for the year 1857, some $40,-
900. Good for Amadorl-S. L. Globe.
1t is gratifying to see that the promptness
of the citizens of Amador in paying their
taxes, and likewise the promptness of her Of
icers in paying over the money. are noticed
abroad. In numerous articles we have ex-
planned that Amador is one of the best tax
paying counties in the State; and we would
take this occasion to call the attention Of
those who contend that the thinning counties
don't pay their just proportion of taxes" to
the figures presented by the Globe.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
Married,

Near Jackson on the oath inst, by Hon. NJ. W.
Gordon, ELLIS EVANS, Treasurer of Amador
county, and Miss MARY L., eldest daughter OF
Major Meek.
We were present on the above occasion,and many
were the hearty congratulations extended to the
happy couple by those who had assembled to
witness the ceremony. May peace and prosperity
ever attend them; aud when Old Age claims them
may they be able to say
"All Of tenor was our after-lifc,
No day discolord with domestic strife;
No jealousy, but mutual truth belieyd,
Secure repose and kindness undecelvd'
Accompanying the above marriage notice, we
received basket of champagne and cake, and our
"devil." as he elevated one of the bottles to h''
lips, exclaimed, 'here's luck"
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
TIL b LEDG Err.
m GpRTNnER a cn
Democratic State Central Committee.

The following gentlemen constitute the Demo
cratic State Central Committee, for the ensuing
year:
Sdcramenfo-v. f. Geiger, F. Forman, J. II
Sullivan, Sac p. o.; Peter Ross Michigan Bar 7. O.
San Hancisco--T. Foley, ii. b. Truett, Jos. 7.
Hoge Robt c. Page, San Francisco P. O.
FL Dorado-D. w. Gelwicks. w. ii. Smith, VIM.
A. January, Placerville z. o.; A. ST. Clair Denver,
Coloma z. o.
7uoimane--A. n. Francisco, Sonora 7. Q.
.Nrrada--S. ii. Chase, Nevada p. o.; ). ). Lewis,
San Juan p. o.
Caiareras-H. Putney, Murphy's p ..
Placer. Anderson, Auburn, 7. o.
Yuba-T b. Reardon. G.. W. Boor, Marysvllle.
Siskiyou-E II. Steel, Scott's Bar p. o.
San Joaquin-H 7. Higgins, Stockton z. o.
Fresno- f. r. Hart, Millerton Z. o.
Butte-T A. Turner, Oroville, p. o.
Los .4ngles--J. W Shore, Los Angles p. O..
.Sonoma-J. NJ Hudspeth, Sonoma p. o.
Triniy--S. ID. Kreider, Weaverville p. o.
Sierra-F Frances Anderson, Downieyille, p. o.
.q1iador-T. A. Springer, jackson p O.
Santa Clard-Wm. Matthews, San Jose p. O.
Contra Costa-A K. Meloney, Martinez 2. o.
Pi,mas-W. d. Sawyer, Quincy 7. O.
Suffers. II. Warrington Nicolaus p. o.
Del .Norte--C n. Thornbury, Crescent City.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
AC K SO Ns
SATURDAY MORN. DEC. 26, 1851.
Paw upl Pay Upl

Those knowing themselves indebted to this
Office will confer lasting obligation if they
will make an effort to settle their accounts at
an early day. Our expenses are heavy, and
must be met we are indebted to others, and
can only expect to satisfy their demands by
calling upon those who are indebted to u.s.
If we did not stand in actual need of money
we should not call for it; and we hope that
those in arrears for subscription, job-work or
advertising, will try and pay up.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
Calico Party.

Attention, everybody The ladies Of Jack
son have issued invitations for a Calico Par
ty, to be given at the Court House on the
evening of the sth January-the proceeds to
be applied to the completion of the new school
house. We need not appeal to the citizens
of jackson and vicinity to attend ; the call
is from the ladies, aud the object they have in
view is q praiseworthy one. This Calico
Party will be a novelty to many-being the
first, we believe, given in the county-and it
will be observed 10y the cards of invitation
that gentlemen will be permitted, if they see
proper, to appear in colored shirts. The
price of tickets has been placed at five dol
lars, including supper, which latter, by-the-by,
will be contributed by the ladies.
1t may be confidently anticipated that this
vii be the most numerously attended party
ever given in the county. The ladies have
the entire management, and will leave nothing
undone that could possibly add to the enjoy
ment of those who may be in attendance
Who, bachelor or benedict. will even think Of
staying away? Nobody with his senses about
him-certainly no one who ever expects to
have fair one smile upon him-will fail to
attend. Without further ceremony, come to
the Calico party-tho ladies have extended
general invitation.
The following is list of the managers:
Jaekson-Mrs. Phelps, Mrs. Herrick, Mrs
Brunei, Mrs. Mushet, Mrs. Avaline, Mrs
Surface, Mrs. Axtell, Mrs Springer, Miss
Mary Brown, Miss j. Sanborn, Miss Mann.
Volcaao-Mrs Welch, Mrs Mehan.
Amadsr-Mrs Wells, Miss Burke.
lHok. HiA-Mrs. Brockway, Mrs Han
son.
PLacsruiLe-Mrs W. III. Smith
lone FaRey-Mrs. Martin, Mrs Folger.
Sutter Creek-Miss Mcintyre, Miss E.
Story.
Drytoaoa-Mrs. Doherty, Miss Hinkson
Cintoa-Mrs. lyman.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
Yours. &c.
Editors of the Ledger :

Editors Of the Ledger:
GgNrLEMEN Will You have the goodness
to say to the citizens of Volcano, through
your journal, to suspend their opinion on the
subject Of my treatment of De Haven, who
was killed on Union Flat some few weeks
ago, until the matter shall have been laid be-
fore the State Medical Society and by them
decided. G.. A. NOBLE, NJ. ID.
Volcano, oath Dec, 1857.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

CHINESE GAMBLERs.-Sheriff Paugl made
descent upon Chinese gambling house nj
this place few nights ago, arrested seven
Johns, and captured their money, checks 80
The Cinnamon were taken before Justice G
S. Smith, two of them tried and convicted
and five held on bail for trial to-day. China.
men will gamble, and it's good idea to col.
lect fine off them occasionally at all event,
lit helps to keep up expenses
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

A REcRuT.-WM Livingston, (colored,
who was last week convicted, in the Amador
Court of Sessions, Of robbng Cinnamon on
Dry Creek, was sentenced to one year in the
State Prison and conveyed to San Quentin
by Dep. Sheriff, Gist.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

BILLIARDS. Saloon and billiard table keep
ers are referred to the advertisement Of NJ.
L. Hughes, San Francisco. Phelan's patent
tables Mr.. Hughes offers for sale are of the
finest and most accurate manufacture. Give
him call when you visit the Bay City.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

County CoURr.-By reference to notice
elsewhere, it will be seen that in answer to
a petition of the members of the bar, Judge
Gordon has consented that the next term Of
the County Court should be adjourned from
the first to the third Monday in January.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
Court Notice.

STATE OF CALlF0RNlA,
Amador County. -,
rT,HE members of the Bar Of said county Das,1s y
l. pettioned the Judge of the County ov;n ,;ns 4
said county for an adjournment thereof nosSu onut
hereby given that the County Court Of sau he
will, on the LIST Monday of January, A. u iI''
adjourned until the Sd Monday of said noh'' lac
BY order of Hon. NJ. w. Gordon, Conhts Jung
Of Amador county. ue,,, f,,o,t
A'es'' lOid
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

BALL AT BuTrE CrY.-A New Year Eve
Ball will be given at the FL Dorado House,
Butte City, Thursday Evening, Dec 3lst-
Extensive preparations have been made, and
we have no doubt that those who attend will
enjoy themselves, all may depend upon being
most Hospitality entertained
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

WoNDERruL--Wha "a river in the ocean
IS the gulf stream! Bayard Taylor says the
fishermen on the coast of Norway are sup
piled with fire-wood carried there by means
Of this current,
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

AT last accounts, all the officers of San
Bernardino county, with the exception of
District Attorney, were about leaving for
Salt Lake
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

CoNrRERAs--Last week we spoke of a
quartz mill being erected at this place by DIR.
Perham & Co. We have now to add that
two other mills are being built at this camp
on what are considered the richest leads.--
One of the mills Is owned by Walsh, Cadgan
q Co, and the other by Potter & Co.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

CHRISTMAS passed off quietly in Jackson;
few persons, of course, became sprituously
elevated, but not so much so as to be unman-
ageable. Post & Husbands shooting match
was the only public amusement. Christmas
Eve was celebrated by masquerade ball in
that part of town known as Mexico, and
which borders upon Chinadom.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

WE are indebted to Mr.. VIM. Durham,
just returned from hunting excursion, for
brace of very fine ducks. Also to Mr.. g.
o. Ash for three fine ones.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

Another shooting match for turkeys and
chickens will come of at Congress Hall. in
this place, on New Years Day.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
Clinton.

MINING AND BusrNEss.-The miners pret-
ty generally are hard at work, and satisfied
that they are doing well, although but few of
them have cleaned up as yet. To-day and
the first Of next week number of companies
will wash up, when, our informant says, we
may expect to hear of some rich strikes and
general good success. Business in the town
is looking up; hotels appear TO be doing well,
and the merchants are prospecting. Messrs.
Colehower & Mckee have on hand fine
stock for the winter, and as they keep good
articles and sell at low prices, they very ma
turally have good run.
New QuARTz MnL.--Coolidge & Co.'S
new mill is about completed and will be in
operation next week. They have a good
lead, and will doubtless meet with the sue
cess which their enterprise merits. This will
be the second mill in operation at Clinton
SEVERE AocDENr.-On Tuesday after
noon last, at Clinton, Mr. Wilson, a miner,
was cavcd on and had one Of his hips dislo-
Gated. He received prompt medical atten-
ton from Drs Harris and Sharp, and is do
ing well.
VALUABLE CLMM.-Within the past two
weeks three shares in the hydraulic claim
known as that Of Coolidge & Co at Clinton,
sold for 50, 100, The three interests comprise
three-liiths of the whole.
Circumstances beyond our control
prevented us from being present at the ball in
Clinton Christmas Eve, in aid Of the pro.
posed public library. We understand, how.
ever, that it was numerously attended. and
that all present enjoyed themselves to the
fullest extent The Clinton folks know how
to get up ball, and how to entertain stran.
gers who may be in attendance.
DIR. |. c. KELLY, (the good looking and
accomplished dentist, of Volcano recently
made professional visit to Clinton. Madam
Rumor, (who is q notorious liar and tattler J
says that the Doctor thinks strongly of be.
coming Benedict at no distant day.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

The tax sale has been progressing about
"as well as could be expected )" but truth
makes it necessary to say that so far bidders
have been I" like angels visits-few and far
hetweenv
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

PITcH IN, Mr.. San Jose Tribune, about
that proposition of yours to take away the
county's share of the tax collected from for.
e:gn miners. We shall attend to your case
as often as we can find room in cur columns.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

THERE is about $4,000 cash in the State
Treasury.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

TOMATO WINE.-It is said that pure toma-
tojuce, with sugar, will make very pleasant
wine, strongly resembling champagne.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
NEW THIS WEEK.
New Year Ball.

NOTICE is hereby given that New Year ban NJ
lNwill be given at the Pine Grove House filea
Evening, January lst 1858. general lnvlIaHO" pn
is extended. A. LEONAi@D
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
Born.

On the 18th inst, near Folsom Daughter to E.
b. Daingerfield.
On the 22d inst, at Clinton, a Son to J. b Linn
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

He trihcs with God who finds too much
fault with the imperfections Of men.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

Coon lDEA-That neat and substantial
foot-bridge which has been placed across the
South Fork of jackson Greek, near the resi-
dence of Mr.. Meek.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

KELLY, JoHs.-The Butte Record tells a
story how John Kelly, the violinist, duped
the people of Bangor. He gave success
ful concert, and annonnce1 that, on the next
day, nc would exhibit his ventriloqnial pow
ers by throwing his voice down a deep shaft
John collected the "admittance," and, with
the assistance of friend at the bottom Of
the shaft, got along well But the under
ground gentleman wanted to get out too
soon, and thus exposed Kelly, who left town
quick.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
TIE Plco CLArM.-We CON oil.

THE PIcc CLAIM.-Wc can only on.
questions propounded by "De Ouinor U9
by stating that comparatively only fon
the settlers on the land over which D; y
poses to "ioat" bis grant, have as vo, r'YI
chased his title. This would ipdico,o pu''
they have not Abandoned" as "De ouia
Jr.," seems to fear. We know that ,ba.
settlers in this vicinity who contend tbot ny
co can never get possessien of his claim :.
present surveyed. The subjects one Of a.
interest to large class of citizens and y
shall obtain and publish all the inrormo,
we can can concerning it. Our columns ~
open for its discussion-to "Dc Quincy, lrs
and others.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

In TowN-B. p Kooser, the poodIo
ing editor Of the San Andreas Tn5,n..S
dropped in upon us yesterday. Rumor s'
that, in conformity with the divine nrosa say
of " 1t is not good for man to be alone
is about TO put a. to his single existent "
None bnt the brave deserve the fa;.s
Stockton R<pubtiean, Dec. 2OM.
Kooser good looking If the Prince d
Darkness is the father of oil lars the Cd
itor Of the Republican certainly won't atten, .
to deny bis parentage. However, onr friend
of the Indepcnden. is not near so bad No h.
looks. and is brave as C@ser"-saye wbo.
good-looking singing girls are about. Hi,
wife that is to be need have no other fo,.
concerning him.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

WE are obliged to the managers for an in
yitation and ticket to be present at the Sec
ond Annual Christmas Eve Ball of the Val
lejo Library Association. This association is
one that should be encouraged.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

w. +. & Co., the Alta, Brown, jackson,
and the Post Office will please accept our
thanks for numerous favors.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26
Mail Contracts.

We find the following mail routes in ANA
dor county, among those advertised for
which proposals are asked for carrying the
mails from the first of July, 1858, to July
first, 1862:
1885, From Sacramento City, by Cosum-
nes, Michigan Bar, Drytown, Sutter Creek,
and Jackson, to Mokelumne Hill, 55 miles,
six times week and back from the first Of
May to 1st of December, and three times
week the residue of the year Leaves Sac
ramento daily, except Sunday, at 6 a. m. Ar
rive at Mokelumne Hill by p. m. Leave
Mokclumne Hill daily, except Sunday, at
a. m Arrive at Sacramento City at p. m.
1858, From Drytown, by Fiddetown, Ce-
daryille and Brownsville TO Indian Diggings,
80 miles and back once week. Leave Dry
town Tuesday at 6 a. m. Arrive at Indian
Diggngs at p. m. Leave Indian Diggngs
Thursday at 6 am. Arrive at Drytown by
5 pm
Bids to run from Sacramento City, instead
Of Drytown, during tine dry season, are inyi-
ted
The route from Drytown to lone, from
jackson to Volcano, and from Mud Springs
via. Yeomet, to Drytown, are not mentioned;
why, we know not, unless it be that the con
tracts now in force on these routes do not ex-
pire on the lst of July, 1858. In this con-
nection it is due our county to say that our
mail routes and contracts greatly need revis-
ion We should have daily mail Jy con-
trad, from Sacramento to jackson, at all sea-
sons of the year, and daily connection from
jackson to Volcano-the wants Of thousands
of people demand it, and the cost would be
but little greater, as the stages that carry
the mail run daily, and now carry the mails,
as a general thing, daily. The mail should be
delivered in Volcano the same day it leaves
Sacramento lone City should have its daily
mail from Sacramento; the same with Lancha
Plana. These places now do their business
through the expresses; the weekly mail they
receive being only Of use to bring them their
Atlantic letters. Both lone and Lancha
Plana have their daily stages from Sacramen-
to. Clinton (Sarahsville) should be better
provided for, and not left to trust to luck for
the mail Were the Offices already establish
ed in tbs county, given a well ordered daily
mail, the increase OF their business and reve-
nue. would fully pay all additional expense in
cured thereby.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-26

ATLANTIC MoNTHIY.-Ths is the name of
a new Magazine published at Boston by
Phillips, Sampson & Co, TO whom we are
indebted for the first number. 1t is devoted
to Literature, Art and Politics" The list
of contributors furnishes sufficient guaran-
tee that it will be conducted with decided
ability. Its politics, We should think more
than probable, will be one-sided; or, if you
please, Republican. Higher-Law, and all
that. Give it a trial, however.
THE first number of the Herald Of the
Morning, new Literary paper, partly deyo-
ted to the discussion Of Spiritualism, has been
received The first number is really excellent
well printed and well filed. 1t is published
at Sacramento by J. G. Mcdonald & Co.
c. b. Mcdonald late of the Age will hereaf-
ter have charge of the literary and news de-
partment Mr. Med. wields graceful pen
Nor POWERFUL" ENouGH. Bate
Record, noticing a sample of Champagne,
remarks:
alt was most excellent article--so our
printers say-they drink snch liquors, we do
not.r
Has the editor got so that champagne
doesn't have any effect If so, the saloon
keeper would have made sure Of a better puff
by sending bottle of eighty-yard cognac
DISTINGUISHED ARRIVAL ANrIcIPATED.-The
session of the Legislature drawing NIGH it is
confidently expected that the notorious Theiy-
ing Bin, will soon make his appearance in
Sacramento. Our contemporaries down there
will, doubtless, announce his arrival in due
season.--Pldcer Herald.
We are not sure but that Thieving Bill is
resident of the Capital, only, however
making himself conspicuous when the Legs
lature is in session.