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Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

The PENSsYLvANIANs.-The performances
Of this troupe during their late visit to Jack
son gave the most complete satisfaction. We
have already expressed our opinion of their
merits, and need not repeat. No other CON-
pany has ever met with a welcome and APP
prOval in this place SO universal.
We take this occasion to state that they
failed to comply with urgent invitations to
visit lone City, Campo Scco, ane other places
in the vicinity, because of positive engage
mentS at the Bay.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
UNION HOTEL.

+ss;s6 The Proprietors Of this old and well known
III I'M establishment would respectfully announce
IhlA3 to the public that they have renovated and
materially
E.NI@dRGED THEIR BUILDING,
and added number of entirely new beds and rooms
for the accommodation of those who may favor them
with call. Their
TABLE
will be furnished in good style as any in the vi
cinity. and at prices that cannot but suit As they
have established the CASH system, they can
afford to do business fair terms as any Hotel
in the mountains.
Thisbeing the Office and station Of the California
Stage Company, their Agent will ever be ready to
attend to passengers for all parts Of the State.
S. S. HARTRUM, p.o,u
J. WAGSrAFF, rrop To-
Union Stable.
Connected with the Union Hotel is the Union sta
BILE, capable of accommodating fifty horses in good
style.
HARTRUM & WAGSTAFF.
dec 20 10-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
S3.1OO Rev rtl.

VNHE five companies of China en- in California
IL will pay the following reward to any person who
will arrest aud deliver to the Sheriff Of Amador
County, the following named Cinnamon:
Foosen, the cook at Mr.. Kilhams, Sl.500; Gun
See, formerly cook ar @ Ranch $500; Chou Yee
$500. nov Il IT,
All Chick, good interpreter, and | believe a
reliable man, informs me that he is authorized by
the directors of the various companies at San Frn
cisco, to give publicity to the above rewards, and
states that there is doubt but that the money will
be promptly paid upon the delivery of the parties
nov 2l t. S. B. AXTELL.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

SETTLED By THE DEaocRAcY.-The Kan
@s election says the New York Nelcs, has
e''ed one thing, namely, that the Free State
%eH 'ue outnumber their opponents This is just
Cua' we always insisted Now of course the
SS'onSttutional o. Convention will frame a non
,".., ","'.a.,,eaoldlng Constitution, the people will
la'liy 1t, and Kansas will become Free State
~ 'ne next session of Congress So much for
SSSenlole Governor, like Robt. j. Walker
w' W. .nuca ior the honest, peaceful, Democratic
a' Oh leaving domestic matters for the peo-
Se 70 vote upon instead of sending them
WparPs w rifles to shoot each other with l.
Kaa' KEun' now the Kansas question is settled,
@a,iSaS q : bleeds" no more What will the
Republicans do!
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
Sherif's sale.

DY virtue of an execution to me directed issued
ID out of the Hon. District Court within and for
Amador county and State of California, on judg-
ment rendered therein on the 10Th day Of October,
A. d. 1857 in favor OF p. Melody and against b.
+. Pendleton for the sum of seven hundred and
four dollars and six cents, with interest at the rate
of II per cent. per annum from the 9th day OF
june 1856 together with sil 80 costs Of suit, to-
gether with accrung costs have levied upon and
seized and will expose to public sale at the door oil
Court House in the county of Amador, ~ Satur-
day. the 26fh day of December, A. ID. 1851, be-
tween the hours of Q o'clock, A. NJ and o'clock,
r. NJ. all the right, title, interest and claim Of the
said b. F. Pendleton of in and to the following de-
scrbed property situate lying and being in the
county of Amador and State Of California to-wit:
That certain property known the INDIAN Quartz
Property, situated between the waters Of Amador
and Sutter Creek, near Amador City, and consist
ing of a quartz lode adjoining the Herbertyile
Quartz Mill Association on the SOUTH thence run
ming northerly one thousand and eighty feet; n
quartz mill of twelve stamps driven by water pow
er; a boarding house, blacksmith shop carpenter
shop, and barn contiguous thereto
ALSO-That certain property known as the
Spring Hill Quartz Property, situated near ANA
dor City, county of Amador and State aforesaid
and consisting of quartz mill of 2S stamps,
known the Spring Hill Quartz Mill, and the ma
chnery attached thereto: Also, the quartz vein or
lode commencing at the a:;ddle of Amador Creek,
said village OF Amador. running thence south
erly $40 feet TO stake, making the south line of
the claim and comprizing seven quartz claims.
Given under my hand, this 5th day of December,
A. ID. 1857.
W. j. PAUGH, Sheriff,
BY A. b. ANDREWS, Under Sheriff.
dor 7-4w
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

Our friend E. p. Bowman, Esq, of Yeo-
met, and formerly connected with the Coium-
ban Magaeine, was in town most Of the
week and called upon us frequently. By
the-by, Mr.. Bowman is the owner of a
Thousand Dollar" Morgan horse, raised in
Vermont. He is a most beautiful animal
fast and strong by far the most valuable
horse in this part of the State.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

EMMA SrANLEY-This lady played Wednes-
day night to tolerablc house, aud Thursday
night to small one. She is a good singer,
and her performance is quite remarkable and
well worth seeing. Her quick changes of
dress are astonishing; and her rendition of
different and difficult characters correct and
pleasing.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

CRoroN.-"Martin' has the Theatre Sa-
loon. In day time he don't keep it open, but
The theatre folks have access to the bar
Martin discovered, (while Miss Stanley had
the theatre) that bis brandy disappeared rath-
er immoderately Accordingly, on Thurs-
day. he charged the "black bottle" with cro-
ton oil. That afternoon and night the plan
ist or rather melodeonist. was sorely afflicted.
The poor ID got into muss about it after
the performance was over, and slept in the
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
Water Works for sale.

I WILL sell. If applied for by the first of Janu-
Larry next, the Water Works in Volcano at price
that will make il desirable to the purchaser as |
desire to leave the State at that time. To such as
wish to invest capital invite to call and examine
the character and stability of the Works and the
revenue derived from them, or if they prefer, adj
dress me at Volcano, Amador county.
J. X. HATTON.
nov 26 6-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
HORSE RESTAURANT.
JaclxsOn Liycry Stable.

Main St.. near the foot Of Court St.,
FRANK HOFFMAN, PROPRIETOR.
T The above convenient and commodous Stable
- is stocked with
Swift, Easy and Safe Saddle Horses
for Ladies and Gentlemen. Give them a trial,
and you will notwlsh to look further.
ALSO, HORSES AND BUGGIES,
that will not suffer in comparison with the best.
gs.i- Horses and Mules Boarded and Groomed
by the Day, Week or Month, on the most reasona-
bic terms. Animals entrusted to his care will be
faithfully attended to. share of public patron
age is solicited.
june 33-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
NEW THIS WEEK.
SheriH,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 Lynsky and against A. G.
Lane, for the sum of Sl06l AZ with interest the
sum of SlO6l AZ at the rate Of 2a 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 5th day of December A.
D. 1857, at o'clock, p H., all the right, title, in.
terest and claim of the said 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, to.wt: All that certain property situa-
ted and being in the State and county aforesaid,
and described as follows: that certain lot of ground
and 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 a certain barn
standing thereon. ALSO, two other lots of ground
fronting forty feet on the south side of said Main
street. and running back from said street one hun
dred and thirtythree and one third feet and bound
ed on the east by the lot of ground aforesaid, and
on the west by grounds owned by the Messrs Stew
art Brothers: all of said property being in block
No one in said town; together with all and singu-
lar the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto
belonging or in anywise appertaining.
w. j. PAUGH,
Sheriff of Amador county.
BY A. B. ANDREWS, Under Sheriff
November 18th, 1857.
nov ii 4-4w
The above sale is postponed until Saturday, the
18th day of December, 1851 between the hours of
10 o'clock, A. NJ. and 5 O'Clock, p. NJ.
W. j. PAUGH Sheriff.
By A. d. ANDREWS Under Sheriff.
dec IL S-lw
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

ALBERrINE.-The Theatrical troupe with
Miss Albertine as the star were advertised
for last night and tonight. Our paper had
gone to press before it was time to open the
doors. A glance at the bill, however, indica-
ties that the company is good one-we notice
the names Of several old favorites.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

Coon FLoUR-We are using in our family
Hour and corn meal manufactured at the
Mountain Pride Mills" of Messrs Hall &
Harron, lone Valley, and as long as it is to
be had will not have any other If you
desire The rery best article of either flour or
neal, patronize Messrs II. Il III.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
Assignee,s Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
v assignee of james +. Graham, insolvent debt
or, will sell at Public AUCTION, for cash in hand, at
the door of the court house, in the town Of jack
son, County Of Amador, and State of California,
on The 10Th day, of December, A. ID. 1857, at the
hour of 2 o'clock p. NJ, the following described
to-wit: one for the sum of Sl5O0 with interest at
81 per cent per month, dated September 22d, 1853,
payable the first day ofApril 1854, signed by VIM.
Galloway.
One for the sum of $780, dated October cath,
53payabc on demand, signed 10y Vim. Galloway.
One for the sum of $500, with interest at 5 per
cent. per MONTH dated December Gath, 1858, paya-
BILE on demand, signed by Chas. l.. Smith.
The above being the property in his hands as
such assignee.
W.JPAUGH, Assignee.
Dated at Jackson, Nov Il, 1857.
nov 2I 5-4w
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
Sheriff's Sale.


Rf virtue of an execution to me directed. issued
ID out of the Hon. District Court within and for
Amador county and State of California on a iudg-
ment rendered therein on the 9th day of Ncvem-
Der, A. d. 1857, in favor of J. r. Wiley, j. w. Bar
ton and Joseph Wiley and against b. f. Walker and
= Phelps Frederick Douglass, surviving partners
of the firm of Butler Co., for the sum of five hun
dred and twenty dollars and twenty-one cents, with
interest at the rate of ten per cent. per annum,
from the oath day of August, 1857, together with
s6i 80 costs of suit and accruing COSTS have lev
led upon and seized and will expose to public sale
at the door Of the court house in Amador county,
on Saturday. the 26tEa day of December, A. D.
1857, between the hours of o'clock A. NJ and
o'clock, p. NJ all the right, title, interest and claim
of the said B. f. Walker, - Phelps. and Freder-
ick Douglass, surviving partners of the firm Of
Butler Co., of, in and to the following de-
scrbed property situate, lying and being in the
county of Amador and State of California to-wit
That certain mining ground commonly known as
the Butler claim situate end being in the bed and
channel of the Mokelumne river, about two miles
above and east of the town of Lancha Plana, in
said county, and including the entire bed aud
channel of said stream, commencing at the lower
termination of certain mining claims known as
the claims of the Canon Bridge Company and ex-
tending down said stream nine hundred feet, to-
gether with all the appurtenances thereunto be-
longing.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day of December,
A. ID. 1851
w. j. PAUGH,
Sheriff of Amador county.
By A. b. ANDREWS, Under Sheriff.
dec 5 7-iw
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
"Ccntre StOre,o
At the Junction of Main and Jackson Sts.,
VOLCANO.
FRED. KNOCHE

A T the hre'proof cement building, located as
"A above. begs to announce to the old customers
the interest Of his partner, and that bis stock Of
Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, Mining Tools, &e is
now as complete as that of any establishment in
California. He keeps on hand none but articles
of the very finest quality; and he is determined,
at all hazards, to sell at Lotcer Prices than any
other house.
Hotel-keepers, Miners Ditchers, Farmers and
Private Families will do well to call and examine
for themselves BY so doing, they will accomplish
a grand dsideratum-fhey riH money.
The supply on hand is always complete, SO that
customers may send in their orders at any time
with full confidence that they will be filled to heiI
satisfaction.
dec s 7-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
supervisory Notice.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, |
Amador County. (

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
Amador County
A L regular term Of the Board of Supervisors
"A in and for said county, held on Saturday, Nov.
7th, A. d. 1851, the following Order was passed,
to-wt;
/" Ordered that the Board Of Supervisors hold an
adjourned meeting on the last Monday in Decem-
ber, and that the Clerk give two weeks notice in
the county papers to all Road Overseers to make
a full report up to that time"
In pursuance of the aforesaid Order, notice is
hereby given to all Road Overseers within said
county TO attend at the meeting Of said Board on
Monday, the 2sth day of December, 1857, and have
with them full report of all their proceedings as
Road 0verseers up to thatfdate.
H. S. HATCH, Clerk.
nov 2l 5-2w
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
SIler;f,s Sale.

DY virtue of an Order of sale to me directed, is
Osued ont of the Hon. District Court of the Fifth
judicial District in and for the county Of Amador,
on final judgment and decree rendered therein
on the 9th day of October, A. d. 1851 in favor of
Daniel Weber and against villa Hufiaker for the
sum of five hundred and ninety three dollars and
sevent cen cents with interest at the rate Of three
per cent. per month from the 29th day OF June, A.
ID. 1851, until paid, together with SIC 30 costs of
suit and accruing costs, | 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 Saturday the 10Th day of December,
1857, ut o'clock, p NJ, all the right, title, inter-
est and claim Of the said Villa IIufaker of, in and
to the following described property towit: the
divided third part of the jackson Theatre, situa-
ted in the town of Jackson. in the county of Anna
dor and State of California on the north side of
Court street. and about one hundred feet west from
the court house in said town, and the undivided
third part of the ground upon which the same
stands, together with the appurtenances thereunto
belonging
Given under my hand, this 2sth day of Noyem-
Der, A. d. 1867.
WI PAUGH Sheriff,
A. d. ANDREWS, Under Sheriff.
nov % CIV
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
Michael Plickam's
IMPROVED BILLIARD TABLES &
CUSHIONS.

CUSHIONS,
DATENTED February 10th, 1857 These Tables
L combine the incest mathematical accuracy of
workmanship, with elegance OF design, and possess
all the qualities that are esteemed by scientific
players. The Cushions are Of superior correctness
and are lower than any others made, and con-
structed as to prevent all jumping of The bals.-
All articles connected with Billiards at the lowest
cash prices
JUST PUBLISHED-The "Game of Billiards.
by Michael Phelan. Price $3.50.
NJ. E. HUGHES, Sole Agent,
$50 jackson ST. next TO International Hotel, San
Francisco.
dec 5 7-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
RAILROAD LINE!i
For sacramento, via. Folsom.

(7ns ~. On and after the 81 day OF
5<Trlts<rs April, 1857, Hamilton & Co.
y sexzzz - will run Daily Line Of Stages
tlAm Folsom, via. Prairie City, Michigan Bar, Ar
Kansas Diggings, Forest Home, Willow Springs,
Drytown, Amador and Sutter, TO Jackson. Also, a
branch line connecting with the above at the Cen
trail House, to Fiddletown Leaving Folsom on the
arrival of the morning train from Sacramento, and
arriving at Jackson and Fiddletown same day
Leaving Jackson and Fiddletown same day at 8, A.
NJ. and arriving at Folsom in time for the II o'cl'k
NJ. train, by which passengers will arrive in Sacra-
mento at quarter past Pm.
Through tickets for jackson and Fiddletown, or
intermediate places be obtained at the Crescent
City Hotel, X street, between Sd and 4th; Orc Ho-
tel street, between I'd and Sd, and at the Nation
al Hotel, between lst and I'd streets, on K-and al
the Railroad Depot
n. B. Persons booking their names will be call
ed for in any part of the city, and will be taken to
the cars Free of Charge.
The cars leave the depot, corner of 81 and Il
streets, at halfpast o'clock, A. NJ
HAMILTON, COUCH & HILL.
octs 50.tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

The whisky root, in Mexico, produces the
same effect as alcoholic drinks.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

WASrRD.-The person who carried from
'ne Post Office, in jackson, a work called
The Constitution" will confer favor by
returning the same.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
Hydraulic pipe for sale.

T'HE famous Iron Hydraulic consisting Of 800
i feet of Iron pipe and other fixtures formerly
used on the Mason Il 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 pres"
1t will be sold at a bargain.
Inquire of Hanford q Downs, at Volcano, or Of
JD. MASON
nov IL 4-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
Dissolution.

NOTICE is Thereby given that the partnership
lNheretofore existing between August Theurkauf
and. Fred KnQche, under the name Of Theurkauf
a Co. at Volcano, has been dissolved mutual con-
sent. The business will be continued at the old
stand, Center Store" Volcano, by Mr.. KN0CHE,
who will collect all debts and pay all liabilities of
the old frm.
AUGUST THEURKAUF
FRED. KNOCHE.
December 3, 1861.
dec 8 T-4w
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
Hotel for Sale!
A FIRST RATE OPPORTUNITY.

A FIRST RATE OPPORTUNITY.
f'.s1af MRS. EMSLIE, being anxious to return
HI "a to the Atlantic States. offers for sale
tliEA Mrs. EmsIie's Hotel,
situated in the pleasant and dourising town of
Amador county. The Hotel is com
pIetely fitted and furnished. WNh everything ncces-
sary to conduct the business Of hotel keeping-all
the necessary out-houses, well Of good water at
the door, and every other convenience.
The Hotel has good aud steady business, and
and the property will be sold cheap. II is rare
opportunity for a person with small cash capital.
For particulars, inquire on the premises, or of
T. A. SPRINGER,
Ledger Office, Jackson
nov % G-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

Trees &c.-Mr. II. H. Toelle, from tho
ulora Gardens, Sacramento, roses, shrub
OeFy' &c; also apple, peach, pear and other
lFult trees. To be found at Hoffman's livery
stable
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

The Digger Indians on the Nome-Lakee
work like good fellows.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

PrRsuIr OF KNOWLEDGE UNDER DIFFIcuL-
-,vs Lorely and interesting Sabbath School
,.,,ser 10 prompt, but rery young pupil
nvbo was the father of Zebedee's children
Prompt Boy" Dono."
ror,lv &c" Don't know? Why, my
deor there are your play-fellows, John and
1osonh Mack, sons of Deacon Mack, there,
so,e Deacon Mack is the father Of his chill.
d,eu John and Joseph. Now, then, who was
.bo father of Zebedee's children?"
PROMPT Boy" Old Mack I"
Iovely &C., wilts-prompt boy triumph
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

IT is an i'll wind that blows good to no.
Oody" The storm yesterday morning made
work for the awning-maker.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12

Nh, J. 7. Davenport has taken up" at
the Head Quarters wheIe he will be hap
py to see his old friends. Jakey' is one of
the best and most populor bar-tenders in the
country
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
WEEKLY LEDGER.

y yr,Se AN ORcHARD.--The season for
out fruit trees is at hand, and we are
~, ~ 10 learn that many of the citizens Of
gov county will plant orchards--among
~" Mr. ]. Forsythe, at the Indian creek
w.. % two miles from Fiddletown, on the
S Sacramento road. Where soil and climate
ca well adapted to fruit growing as in
~ .ort Of California, it is almost criminal
~ !. those who have the ground to neglect
,.ar of least a few trees. We would
..octfully recommend that particular atten-
.:.n he paid to the apple-that being the
= .,ood by. of fruits, and there being sufi-
,ent evidence that it may be produced abun-
d,Dtly and Of superior quality.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
international Hotel.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
rT'HE undersigned requests the attention of the
l. travelling public, and strangers in particular,
to the merits of this House.
Although but lately established under the super
vision Of its present managers, yet discrimina-
ting public have discovered in it a well managed
and superior hotel The present proprietress and
managers, A. S. HALEY, JOHN j. HALEY and
e. r. ROBINSON, with an honorable delicacy, not
wishing to encroach upon the merits Of other
houses, have successfully endeayored to establish
for it name of
A FIRST CLASS HOTEL
In every particular.
We would here state that the comparative sue
of this House since January last has exceeded
that of any other the Pacific coast, with a con-
stantly increasing patronage. conveyance,
marked
INTERN ATI0NAL HOTEL COACHv
Under the personal superintendcnce Of p b. Smith.
formerly Stage Agent at Sacramento, Is in atten-
lance Mt oil hours to convey passengers to and from
the hotel, for one dollar EACH including baggage.
A. S. HALEY.
Assisted by John ]. Haley and E. r. Robinson,
late Of the Railroad House.
sep 10 4s-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
WI. Brunei Il Co..

nEALERS in Groceries, Provisions, Wines, Ii
IL quors, Cigars, Miners Supplies &c, corner of
Main and Court streets, jackson. Consumers are
invited TO examine our establishment. Among our
stock may be found
Sugar; Dried Fruits;
Jams; Syrups
Teas; Coffee;
Raisns; Spices
Chocolate; Pickles;
Confectioneries;
Brandy Peaches;
Currants;
Prunes;
Mackerel
Flour;
Bacon;
Goldfish;
Butter;
Pork; Beans;
Vcrmicilli
Corn Meal;
Cheese
Salmon;
Together with every other article usually found in
similar establishments.
Wines and Liquors of all kinds;
Picks; Shovels; Sluice Forks; Hoes; Nails, &C.,
Ess- Our goods are all fresh and selected with
great care, and every article is warranted as rep
resented by rs.
iylI 38-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
w. JACKSON, PRopRlEToR.
Toys for the Holidays!
Fresh Drugs, New Books, Garden
seeds, Music, WALL Paper, &c.

T,HE subscriber respectfully announces to the cit
l. izens of Jackson and vicinity that he has just
received the largest, best selected and most beaut
full stock of TOYS for the Holidays ever exhibited
in the mountains of California To enumerate
them would require more space than can be COM
manded in an ordinary advertisement; suffice il to
saw that everything which could possibly crafty
the fancy or equal the Imagination Of children,
large or small. has been provided d-chosen from the
original packages imported at San Francisco.--
OLD S.i.N1.d CLAUS HEAD QUARTERS
is at the Jackson Drug and Book Store.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-12
Books and StationerY!

A large stock of New Books on hand Historical,
Scientific, Literary, Biographical, School, &c, &c.
Also, Gift Books-the most beautiful Ihnd appro-
pirate ever published.
.aLSO--an elegant assortment of Stationery, of
every description.