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Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
Atlantic News.
PACATE.

The Steamer Golden Gate" arrived at
San Francisco "Wednesday morning, bringing
dates from New York to November Goth,
and 73l passengers, l5o Of whom are wo-
men and children.
The most important news by this arrival is
the announcement that Gen. Walker has re-
turned to Nicaragua with 500 men, and pro-
visions for three months, together with an
abundance guns, ammunition, &c.
The new Minister from Nicaragua was for
mally received at the White House on the
18th Of November. Shortly after the pre-
sentation ceremony, the treaty between that
Republic and the United States was signed
by the new Envoy and the Secretary of State.
The treaty provides for free port at each
end Of the transit route; the United States
guaranty the protection and neutrality Of the
route; the transit to be free to all nations.
Dispatches have been received at Wash
ington confrmatory Of the report of the cap
ture and destruction of Government proyis-
ion trains by the Mormons.
Thomas H. Benton has published long
communication in Washington paper on
the banks and currency, designed to meet the
suggestions in favor of the establishment Of
National Bank, which have appeared in the
public journals since the commencement of
the financial revusion Benton still cherish
es his ancient enmity to bank notes, and
warmly advocates the Mint drop .drrency.
The factories in all parts of the country
are resuming work This news is now COM
ing in daily, from various manufacturing dis
tricts, as the tidings Of the stoppages did in
the FIRST days of the panic. So says New
York paper
The American horses, Priorcss and Baby
Ion, were defeated for the Cambridgeshre
Stakes, at New Market. Thirty-one horses
ran. PARIS Odd Trick was the winner.
The New York banks will soon follow the
example Of the New Orleans banks, and re-
sumo specie payment
The Legislature of Texas have elected j -.
Pnckney Henderson and j. w Campbell U.
S. Senators, to succeed Generals Houston
and Rusk
A vast amount of crime has been commit
ted in New York City Some brutal mur-
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
Csnssable's sale.

DY virtue of an execution tn me directed, Issued
don the 18th day of November, A. ID. 1851, from
court Of John Doble. Justice Of the Peace in
Township number three Amador county, Caor
MIA in favor of Peter Sibley and against Charles
Leonard, for the sam of one hundred and sixty
three dollars and eighty-two cents debt, and thirty
four dollars and forty cents interest, and sixteen
dollars and fifty cents costs of suit together with
accruing costs, have levied upon and viii expose
to public sale on the 9th day of January A. D.
1853, at the hour of IL o'clock, NJ, all the right,
title and interest the aforesaid defendant had in
and TO the following described property on the lSh
day OF November, A. ID. 1851, at III O'Clock, A. M'
to-wit: certain dwelling house or cabin situate
near the head of Indian Gulch, il being the sane
house formerly known Charles Leonard's house
with all the appertenances thereunto attached
Sale to take place on the premises to satisfy
costs aud accruing costs.
A. WARREN ROSE,
Constable Township No 3, Amador CO.
Dated at Volcano, this 18th day of December
A. d. 1857.
Dec 10 9-fw
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
Probate Notice.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
County Of Amador.
In Probate Court, in the matter Of the Estate of
Henry Butler, deceased
1 B. KING having filed in said court his petition
-. praying for leave TO sell certain real property
belonging to said esaeuotice is hereby given TO all
persons interested In said estate to be and appear
before said court at the court house. in Jackson in
said county on the fourth Monday of January. A.
ID. 1858, at Il O'Clock, A. NJ of said day, to show
cause i any they can why said order should not
be granted
BY order Of the Court
Attest, H. $. HATCH, Clerk,
BY NJ. SHEPARD, Deputy.
jackson, Dec. IL, 1857.
dec l9' 9-4w
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

BAYERouE vs.. THE SHERIFF OF AMADoR.-
The Amador late Jackson) Ditch was as
sessed at 100000 making the tax upon it
$500. The Board of Equalization increas-
ed the assessment to $3.50, 900, making the tax
S2,700 Nine hundred dollars Of the tax,
and costs, remain unpaid, for which the ditch
is advertised in the delinquent list j. B.
Bayerque, in the q. S. District Court at San
Francisco, Judge McAlster, has sued out an
injunction restraining the Sheriff from selling
the ditch, and asked that the injunction be
made perpetual The matter is to be heard
on the first Monday in January
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
Sl,eriG,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 ana
State Of California, on Judgment and decree rem
dcred therein on the 23d day of October A. u
1851, in favor of Patrc Lynsky and against A. u
Lane for the Of sl06l AZ, with interest on lhe
sum of Sl06l AZ at the rate Of u per cent Per
month from the 10th day of April, 1876, togelle
with the sum of $50 90 costs of suit, have le'el
upon and seized. and will expose to public safe 81
the door OF the court house in the town OF Jacho
Amador county on the san day Of December a
d. 1857, at o'clock, p. H., all the right, tue III
terest and claim OF the said A. C. Lane OF "a ANY,
TO the following described property situate anu ue
ing in lone City, county of Amador aud ea.e
California, to.wt: All that certain properly s19
ted and being ia the State and county avresapa'
and described az follows: that certain lot OIL gIoD
and the building thereon known Us the lone ~&i ~
House. fronting twenty-six feet on the son', % ar
of Main street in said town Of lone City anu anu iur
ming back from said street one hundred and ',ug
three and third feet, including certain V'a
standing thereon. ALSO. two other lots OF = yuI w
fronting forty feet on the south side O. sa'a Sa %
street. and running back from said street oae n1
dred aud thirty three and one third feet ahu l
ed on the east by the lot of ground aioresA. s,sr
on the west by grounds owned by the Mesa.s i,ok
art 4 Brothers: all of said property being N 9.v s
No one in said town; together with all ana sun
lar the bereditaments and appurtenances the''"'
belonging or in anywise apperiaining.
w. J. PAUGH,
Sheriff of Amador county
BY A. b. ANDREWS, Under Sheriff,
November 18th. 1851. ,g
nov IA
The above sale is postponed until Saturaay :, !"
18th day Of December, 1851, between the pVu''
10 clock, A. III. and 8 o'clock, r VI. a.
w. j. PAUGH, Sherh,
~ a. p .NN'''N"s' s-lw
Notice
Is hereby given that the above sale Is pos'Pa' nj
until Saturday, the lsih day Of DecenosT aaa j
1857. between the hours Of . o'clock, a a. '
o'clock, T. NJ. M sn,,en
Given under my hand this l2th day of D'o''
Der, A. ID. 1851. o,uir
BY A. b. ANDREWS, Under snsa.b o'b
dec 10
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
VOLCANO ITEMS.

CAvEp oN.-Morris L. Estee was cayed on
on last Wednesday, in a claim on China
Gulch, and had his back badly injured and
was otherwised bruised He is now doing
well.
MAms-No mails were received here from
Sacramento Friday, Saturday and Monday
last.
GAME-Deer are very abundant in the
hills near Volcano.
BALL.-Great preparations are being made
for the Firemen's Ball on Christmas, in Vol
cano. Spangle e. Gaver are to furnish the
supper which is a guarantee that it will be
good one Suitable arrangements are being
made to entertain ladies and gentlemen from
abroad.
LyoEuM.-The Lyceum adopted the new
Constitution and Bylaws on Tuesday even
ing The question for debate next Tuesday
u.s. Resolved, that the interests of the peo-
pie of California require that the mineral
lands of this State be sold in small quantities
to suit purchasers"
volcano Dec 10th, 1851
EDs. LEDGER:- The rain which fell during
the past week seems not to have reached far
enough into the mountains to effect the wa
ter courses any 1t was very light here, al
though it continued for several days. | am
informed that six and seven miles above this
place there was scarcely any fell
The Volcano Ditch which had, Immediate
ly after the last rains, some 40 or so inches
of water in it, now has none as the frosty
nights and clear days have frozen and dried
it all up.
The Mormon fever is increasing here rap
idly. hear many express the wish that
Uncle Sam will call on California for few
regiments. ! believe that Volcano would
furnish one company Of one hundred men at
the shortes. notice for the Mormon service
The same hatred which is shown throughout
the history of mankind of one religious sect
d-tiiSt uuOAttit 10 AldullNcNtu chlpuIll itit.
not because they can urge any particular
thing against their religion, or that they dis
like pogamy SC much, but because they are
Mormons. frequently hear the remark that
"the Mormons should be exterminated--th that
they are foul blot on the American Names"
but this fonly shows that the Mormons are
not alone fanatics
There are in this camp some forty or fifty
old Mexican soldiers, and should there be a
call, most Of them viii turn out. am al
most in the notion myslf Of again shoulder
ing the musket for cruise among the mouis
tainr Of Utah, should a chance offer; unless
| should strike lead that would pay, or a
woman that would marry.
Not having circulated much away from my
cabin for some time, am out of all news
in fact, have not heard any only about the
Mormons, for the past ten days.
More anon, PACATE
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
THE LED G. ER.
T. A. SPRINGER & CO.
Democratic State Central Committee.

The following gentlemen constitute the Demo
cratic State Central Committee, for the ensuing
year:
Sderamento--V. f. Geiger, i. Forman, J. II.
Sullivan, Sac p. o.; Peter Ross Michigan Bar 2. o.
San Francisco--T. Foley, II. b. Truett, Jos. p.
Hoge. Roht. 9. Page, San Francisco p. o.
Ei Dorado--D w. Gelwcks W. II. Smith, Wp.
A. January Placeryille Z. o.; A. ST. Clair Denver,
Coloma Z. O. .
Tuoiumne-A. N. Francisco, Sonora, 7. Q.
.Nerada--S. H. Chase Nevada p. o.; S. s. lewis
San Juan Z. O. O.f
Caiareras-H. Putney, Murphys ?. 0.
Placer. Anderson, Auburn, 7. Q.
Yffbd--T. B. Reardon. G. W. Bloor, Marysville
Siskiyo1i-E. III. Steel, Scotts Bar p. O.
San Joaguin--H f. Huggins, Stockton T. q. i
Fresno E. 7. Hart, Millerton p O.
Buffe-T. A. Turner, 0rovlle, r. Q.
Los .assgles--J. w. Shore, Los Angles p. o..
.soaoma--J. NJ. Hudspeth. Sonoma 7. o.
Trinify--S. d. Kreider, Weavervlle +. O..
Sierra-Frances Anderson, Downieville, p. o.
.frnddor-T. A. Springer, jackson Z. o.
Santa Clara-Wm. Matthews, San Jose =. o.
Contra Costa--A. X. Meloney, Martinez p. o.
Piumas--W ID. Sawyer QuineyP. o. r
Suffers. X. Warrington, Nicolaus 7. O.
Del .Norie-C. n. Thornbury, Crescent City.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

l. We appeal to all who have read, or who
will read the editorial in question, to show
that it does not contain one word Of bitter
ness We condemned the production Of the
'melodrama,' but made use of no language
to which any gentleman could take reasona-
Bile exception.
3. We are informed by a gentleman who
was present at the exhibition that the 'melo-
drama" just previous to commencing its en-
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

BALI. AT CLINTON is to be grand
ball at Clinton Dec oath, Christmas Eve,
the proceeds to be devoted to the praisewor-
thy object Of establishing public library
1t is to be hoped that there will be good at
tendance. Those who are in the habit of at
tending dancing parties may rest assured that
if they attend this one they viii find every
possible provision for their comfort and en-
joyment. Mr. Neely's dancing school, at
Clinton, is conducted in manner that gives
complete satisfaction. They had good
time last Wednesday evening.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
Dissolution.

A IL persons indebted TO the late firm of 7. Mas
Ilterson 4 Co. will please come in and pay up be-
fore the lst Of January. aud thereby save cost.
I. Mastarson, one OF the late partners, always
be found at the california Livery Stable" 10 rc.
ceiye debts and receipt for the same.
T. MASTERS0N,
e. MASTERSON.
dec 10 9-4w
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

LAST WoRDs.-A sick man in the Hospi-
tai at st. Louis sung ont Pop goes the
weazel," and expired.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

AMADoR HousE--In another column will
be found the advertisement of Mr.. Samuel
Scott, who has opened public house in the
village of Amador From personal acquaint-
ance, we can recommend him as a gentleman
well qualified to cater for the hungry and
weary.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

ders are recorded in the public journals.
Wisconsin has gone Democratic, and Jas.
b. Cross is elected Governor
The Democrats made clean sweep in New
York, eleeting their State ticket by an aver
age Of 10000 over the Republicans, and
10000 over the Americans
In Ohio, the plurality OF Chase, Republi-
can. for Governor, is 1903. Fremonts plu-
rality over Buchanan was 1923.
ARMSTRONG AsKEY, of Jackson, will be
supported for the position Of Seargent at
Arms of the Senate Mr. "A. is gentleman
of the highest responsibility, possessing the
full confidence of the Democracy of Amador,
and his success will be hailed with more than
ordinary satisfaction. Mr.. Askey is a man
whose Democracy is undoubted, and whose
qualities as citizen are such that all who
enjoy his acquaintance are his friends. We
recommend him as a man fully fitted for the
position Of Seargent at Arms Of the Senate,
and eminently worthy Of the most implicit
confidence Of the Democracy Of the State.
MEETING OF THE LADIEs.-We are reques-
ted to say that the ladies Of Jackson are in
vited to assemble at the residence of A. c.
Brown, Esq, Tuesday afternoon next at
. o'clock, for the purpose Of considering the
propriety of party to raise funds in aid Of
the new school house. A punctual and gen
eral attendance is desired l
We are rejoiced that the ladies are moving
in this important matter-the school house
will be finished now.
SPIRIT OF THE TINES. This very excellent
sporting and literary journal, not yet pub
lshed for half year, has just been greatly
enlarged We rejoice sincerely at its well
deserved prosperity; it is eminently worthy
of success. Published at San Froncisco.
LAST OF THE FLLIBusrERs w. Frank
Stuart's book is before US, and is well worth
reading. 1t is spicy in style, decidedly in
teresting, and reliable. 1t is beautifully
printed by II. shipley & Co.
MlNING CLAms-J udge Howell has dec-
ded that they are exempt from execution, and
the Placeryille Argus says the case will at
once be taken TO the Supreme Court.
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Carson yALLEY.-All is quiet, aud Col
Rodgers army disbanded. Wonder if
any bills will be presented to pay for this
senseless expedition
IRoN Specimens of the iron ore from the
bed in Placer county have been sent TO the
Atlantic States to be tested
GEN Hunt, several years amember Of our
Legislature, has sold his property, worth
$25, ,O0O for 81, 500, aud gone to Salt Lake.
The Placer Herald says the San Francisco
bankers are dodgng the Stamp tax in their
shipments of gold, aud calls upon the Legis-
lature to amend the law
CoNTRERAs This new quartz mining camp
is rapidly becoming town OF considerable
Importance Perham & Co. are putting
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

SPEAKER OF THE EAssEMBLY-Among the
names that have been mentioned in connec-
tion with the Speakership of the Assembly
we have observed that of the Hon. n. T..
WHlrEsDE, of Yuba. The position Of fSpeaker
is one of great Importance, and we trust that
the honor will fall upon no one less worthy
than Mr.. Whiteside. Years ago-5efore
gold was discovered in California Mr..
w filled the position Of Speaker OF the As
sembly of Wisconsin with credit to his con-
stituents and honor to himself We knew
him there; and from that knowledge we re-
commend him now. If lie is chosen Speaker
and we believe he will be--the Democracy
will have cause to congratulate themselves
upon their choice. He is gentleman and a
sound Democrat
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
NEW THIS WEFT
Miners Meeting.

A meeting Of the miners Of Hunts cn,,
"A vicinity. was held at Scott's Store o. ,n ln and
July 10th, 1854, Thos Scott was annoin,. Monday
man. and John S. Fear. Secretary. 'rV"''eu Chair
The Chairman stated that the meetinc u
Ior 'he purpose OF making and passing laws os Ia
protection of the miners in the disric, laws rihe
On motion, a committee of five was amt,
draft laws. The committee consstinr 'S1i'ed aS to
Smith, benjamin Cummins, james Colhv m isaac
Graham and George johnson, reported H. invnas rvn
ing which were unanimously adopted. '"0 iollow-
|. The boundaries of this District shall bo
lows; commencing at Chinatown ON tba a. y lol-
Fork of Jackson Creek, thence rr,nn;n'. "e south
creek 70 Killham's flume, from thence = up said
House on Minister'S Guch from thence ~ uie Iowa
junction of Hunts and Murphy's GulcbeS - ~ The
Creek or Gnlch thence down the Same IN W Siae
Fork Of Jackson Creek y He south
2. The extent Of claims shall be as follo,r..,
diggings, ground that has been prcvionsI' old
man may hold one hundred and irfv co'aea'
length by sixty in width; in new pround on Icy IN
dred in length by sixty in width IN hi Az nun
each man shall be allowed to hold ono ias5ng.
feet in length by one hundred in width. Anu, Auured
son discovering new digeings shall be alio,5 Per-
hold two claims, but in no other case shall hail. 70
hold two claims both workable at the same s uian
3. All persons taking up or holding claims 'as as
season when 1t is impractcable to work them IA
be required to post up notice at each end oS SuS M
risn Ii
stakes at each corner. u'"e
4. If any claim shall remain untouched e..
longer period of time than five DAYS After ,Ss. ,gs
shall be sufficient water to work the SAM eele W
vantage shall be forfeited unless in case Of s Sa
ness nIi ant -. "a " 'NA-
5. No Chinaman shall be allowe,l to hold cl.i,
either by purchase or otherwise in this district
6. All questions of dispute which NAV arise +.
regard to claims, shall be submitted to iie arhi,r,
.tion OF two or more miners belonging to tbis dis
trict and governed by the salne. Ii Shall hs n,
duty OF the miners to uphold the decisions render.
ed on such occasions.
The following resolution was then passed.
Resolved, That the Chinameh In this district bo
allowed three days from the publication Of th,no.
tice to leave this district. aud that commttss y,
five be appointed to notify them Of the same.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Loyel Hockensmih
Kirby, Austin and Cummns said committee
On motion il was ordered that the proceed,cs
Of this meeting be published in the jackson SEMI.
mel.
THOMAS SCOTT, Chairman.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

Fancy GooDs.-Jackson, at his establish
ment, has on hand splendid stock of fancy
goods suitable for Christmas and New Year
presents. Call and see him.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

Geo. w Browns Express is great con-
venience to citizens residing at the various
places on his route MIR. b. is very accom-
modating, and those who entrust their favors
to him may rest confident that they viii be
faithfully attended to-
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

New diggings have been discovered on the
hill side, near Pine Grove, that prospect very
well. 1t is on ground very easy to work
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

GEN. Hunt, several years member Of our
Legislature, has sold his property, worth
$25, 900, for 81, 500, aud gone to Salt Lake
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

The Placer Herald says the San Francisco
bankers are dodging the Stamp tax in their
shipments of gold, aud calls upon the Legis-
lature to amend the law
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
HuNT's GuLcH. Amador County, }

December l4th,
At miners meeting held at Loveridge's Stors
Hunts Gulch, December l4th, 1857, James Green
Chairman, and A. II. Price, Secretary
On motion. committee Of FIVE, consisting oftbe
following gentlemen, Messrs Whitmorc. Baker
Beatty, Keats and Challis, was appointed, to amend
the 9th section of the mining laws, passed AT
Scott's Store, Hunts Gnlch. June 10th. 1854. 70.
garding Cinnamon withia the boundaries of the
district therein mentioned
Said Section 8 Of the laws of 1854 reads as cl
lows: "No Chinaman shall be allowed to hold
claim either by purchase or otherwise in this dis
trictH
On motion. the following enactment was unan.
mously passed. "neither shall any person or per
sons employ any Cinnamon for the purposes Of
mining in this DISTRICT
At said meeting it was
Resoired, That a committee Of three be appoint
ed to visit the employer or employers of Cbilamm
in this district, with the notification CT this enact
ment.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Atwood, Challis and
Baker said committee. q e grT
IL was also
Resoired, That all Cinnamon cease mining ia
this district within two days after due notice being
given by the above named committee of three.
Resoired, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be published in Che .aiHador Heekfy Ledger.
On notion the meeting adjourned.
JAMES GREEN, Chm.
A. r. PR1cE, Sec
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

IRoN Specimens of the iron ore from the
bed in Placer county have been sent to the
Atlantic States to be tested
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
q accommodations Tor IeamstI
LIVERY STABLE.

, In connection with the house is Livery Stable
where persons can at all times be supplied with
good Horses and Buggos at the shortest notice.
N HN W SAMUEL SCOTT.
dec 10 90
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

PlNE GRovE,-A piece of gold weighing
over thirteen ounces, was picked up in the
claim of Bradshaw & CO., at Pine Grove.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19
AnaadOr House,
SAMU Ell SCOTT, Proprietor.

TfHE undersigned respectfully announces TO the
L citizens Of Amador county, and the travelling
community that be has opened the above house in
the town Of Amador. where he is prepared to ac-
commodate boarders aud travellers in a comfortable
manner. The beds and furniture all new and kept
in good order.
EsJ- Good accommodations for Teamsters
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

SESAroRIAL.--In this county, Lewis re-
eeiyed 366 votes; Thompson, 67 scattering,
1871 In Calayeras, Lewis received SIT;
Thompson, l5l; scattering 1870.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

The following gentlemen constitute the Demo
cratic State Central Committee, for the ensuing
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

CoNrRERAs This new quartz mining camp
is rapidly becoming town OF considerable
Importance Perham & Co. are putting
up first class quartz mill on their lead; their
rock is known to be very rich.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

Geo w Beers, the representative of w.
jackson, has been punctual as usual with his
favoIs. Thanks, cold felw
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

AS usual, the agent Of the Alta Express
Company, Thos. IL, Skidmore, has conferred
numerous fayors upon US, for which we desire
to return our thanks. The "Alta1 continues
to gain rapidly in public favor.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

Carson yALLEY.-All is quiet, and Col
Rodgers army disbanded. Wonder il
any bills viii be presented to pay for this
senseless expedition
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

The old and well established express firm
Of Wells. Fargo & Co, Geo. S. Andrews
agent, will please accept our thanks for yari-
ous attentions.
Amador weekly ledger., 1857-12-19

THEATER.-Mr j. p. Addams, the world
renowned and mirth-proyoking Yankee com
edian, will make his appearance in jackson
next Monday evening. He is supported by
a good company. We have no time to say
more; but Mr.. Adams name of itself will
probably ensure good house.