The weekly ledger., 1857-07-25
Rag Mills.

Rag Mills.
Ridiculous as it may appear, a newspaper
in San Francisco seriously advocates the pro-
priety of introducing paper money in Califor-
MIA! 1t is given as one of the changes that
should be made in our State Constitution.
Paper money has ever been pet-in fact
the chief principle among those who have
opposed Democratic policy in the Atlantic
States; and those on the Pacific coast who
still hold out against the Democracy, seem to
be so soaked with Old Whiggery as never to
be able to purify themselves of the noxious
element. They verify the adage that it is
hard to learn an old dog new tricks.
Come, gentlemen-you old sinners who still
refuse TO acknowledge the supremacy of De-
mocracy-come ont and show your hands,
We admire the aforesaid San Francisco news
paper for its daring, in being the first journal
in California to come out in favor Of rag
mills and rag money.
Paper money in Calforna-what an idea !
just think Of the miner digging his dust
from natures banks, that are spece-paying
and never-failing, and then selling it TO a
moneyed aristocrcy for shin-plastersl We
suppose the next thing the Opposition will
ask for will be high protective tariff, so as
to exclude the miner from or make him pay
a higher price for his "regular beans" if
they are of Chian growth
THE NEGRO PReAcHER-This divine"
(menloned in last weeks paper as having
made her appearance in Drytown) preached
in Jackson last Sunday afternoon. Her au-
dcnce was large, and highly respectable, in
cluding quite large number Of ladies' The
preacher is black, old and ugly, but withal a
pretty good talker, though uneducated Her
discourse would be more properly pronoun-
ced an eXhortation of the sensation order.
At the conclusion collection was taken
up during which we were considerably anus
ed at the remarks Of bevy of little girls
occupying front seat One Of the brethren
spoke Of the "sister" who had addressed
them, and the little girls were in great trouble
to know show that black woman could be a
sister to Mr.'
We were also somewhat amused at the
remark Of an eldery gentleman who was ev-
identity running over with enthusiasm. liz
thought that IF the lawyers, and doctors,
and county officials, and others were half
much devoted to the public interests as that
sister, the treasury would not be bankrupt as
it is, but on the contrary would have twenty
thousand dollars in it," What did he mean
"Dat am de question" After the remarks Of
the aforesaid elderly gentleman, the congre
cation dispersed, having been considerably
enlightened on dark subject.
PAINrlNG.-Messrs. t. II. Chase and Geo
B. Underwood have formed co-partnershir
in house, sign and ornamental painting. paper
hanging, &c. They understand their bust
ness thoroughly, and will render complete
satisfaction to all who bestow their patron
age upon them They are bound to do a
prosperous business Call and examine spe
cimens of their work. You will find them
superbly executed.
Mr.. Calvin Gossum has purchased the
stage line between Jackson and Volcano
connecting here with c. Green's stages fol
Sacramento. Mr. G. is well known, and de-
servedly popular. Those who have occasion
to travel over the route will be glad to learn
that Mr.. Gossum will '.hold the ribbons
himself, which fact alone ensures speed aud
safety" Success TO Old Cal"