The weekly ledger., 1857-09-19

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The SOUTHERN COUNTIES Have you read
the returns from the southern counties? The
Democracy have laid the common enemy
X Ms and Pubs-"hgh and dry!" Weller
and the other Democratic candidates get all
the votes, or nearly So Santa Barbara
Weller 400; Stanley three; Bowie t,co' Los
Angeles: Weller 1903; Stanley eightyttoo;
Bowie fifteen San Louis Obspo: Weller
225; Stanley .6ty,fre-Bowie not reported.
San Diego: Weller 1856; Stanley one; and
Bowie nonc Last year Fillmore and Ere
mont each had heavy vote in the lower
counties this year the gallant Democracy
have literally wiped ont all opposition.
DEAD BoDY FouND.-A few days since, as
some miners near Butte were digging tail
race near low bank they observed pair Of
boots sticking out Of the dirt which caused
some remarks to be made, and one Of them
taking pan and pick went to digging near
the boots for a prospect, Taking hold Of one
of them to pull it out Of the way he drew out
the entire lower part Of a leg On disinter-
ing the entire remains they were found to be
those of a man missed from Butte some two
years ago. lie had gone out prospecting
and had drifted in bank about the length Of
him when the treaeherous earth gave way
ana botted him out Of existence. We did
not learn his name.
The Young Mems Debating Club of Jack
son is in the full tide Of success and prosper-
ty. The question for discussion this evening,
is the following: "Resolred, That the career
of Walker in Nicaragua is commcndablen
good degree Of interest is manifested, and
an interesting debate may be expected. The
question of the proprety of Congress inter
fering to prevent the extension Of slavery
has been debated at three successive meetings
of the Club, and decision by the President
upon the merit Of debate will be first in order
this evening. The meetings are public, and
ladies and gentlemen are invited to attend
This worthy enterprise of the Young Men
of Jackson should be assisted and encouraged.
VALuABIE-A patent has been issued for
an invention by which leather is tanned in
three days time. This is accomplished with
out bark, and the leather produced is pro
nounced to be of the most superior quality.
The survey of a branch of the main road
to Auburn is about to be commenced by the
Superintendent of the Sacramento Valley
Rairoad.-JoWrndk
1t is capable of demonstration that q
branch road to jackson would be as profitable
as any the company could build.
Col Casey and c. Nj. Blair fought duel
at Stockton a few days ago. Reyovers at
ten PAGES. Six shots; Casey receiving four
balls in his side, and supposed to be mortaly
wounded. Cause: Crinoline.
JUSTICE jerks, of Sacramento, has decided
that rondo is banking game, and commit
ted defendant charged under the gambling
act If bis opinion is sustained, those who
chuck" at rondo had better look out.
In becoming the "lon" Of party, does
man necessarily have to make beast Of him
self Exchange.
If at dinner party, with champagne, he
would at least be very apt to.
We ARE under obligations to Wesley Jack
son for papers and other favors That clerk
of his, Geo. w Beers, is as accommodating
as a young man should be-