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Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

THE LEDG ER.
ACK TX SO Ns
SATURDAY MORN. JAN. %, 1858.

WHAT is REF0RM?-The present Legislature
should give the people practical reform Stop all
big leaks in the Treasury such laws as are
necessary-practice economy, and let there be a
short session. The people are sick and tired Of
6uDcon5e reform. Every year there are members,
too lazy and without brains enough to do anything
else who introduce bills TO cut down the pay of
members dollar or two day, and the salaries Of
State officers al few hundred year, whereupon the
poor fellows suppose that the people will look upon
them as great reformers They were never more
deceived buncombe is at a discount. Do the
work you were elected to perform do it promptly
and come home. Don't drag out the session to an
unreasonable length-dont allow Thieving Bill to
step in, and while you are asleep rob the State of
hundreds of thousands, expecting you can never
theess pass for reformers by bringing about tr-
fling reduction of per diem and salaries Don't de-
cievc yourselves into any such notion. s .fal
sC.v'r AGREE on THAr-The San joaquin Daily
Republican commences an article as follows:
"The Amador Ledger good and true demo-
cratic paper--has gone astray on the matter Of
equalzing taxation. 1t has an entirely erroneous
idea of the subject" m fHIsa Iaa In
Then follows an extract from the Ledger, and
comments at length We regret to differ with our
cotemporaries of the press upon questions of so
much importance, and especially with journal Of
such high Democratic standing as the Republican,
but will never finch from the earnest advocacy Of
that which we deem TO be right. The Republican
thinks that in order to equalize taxation in this
State, a tax should be levied upon mining claims !;
we think precisely the opposite. This is not par
ty question, nor is it likely to become 50 equality
is Democratic principle equality Of privileges
and rights, and just equality of taxaton--but it
is only common generosity to suppose that the mi
ner aud the farmer win be mutually satisfied with
that which shall be determined to be equitable be-
tween them. The present difference of opinion
upon what we deem an unjust attempt to tax mi
ming claims, Will be readily adjusted, and pescea-
bly, too, when the whole people shall come to fully
understand the true and actual sources from which
the revenue of the State is derived.
We must refer the Republican to the articles
now being published in this paper, upon the sub
ject, for a more extended reply to its editorial
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23
s.Stcye,s Saaoon.u

AT THE THEATRE, JACKSON.
HAVING cam einto possession of the Theatre at
L Il Jackson, the undersigned has opened the s.
loon connected with the same. II will he fitted Up
neatly, and the Bar supplied with pure Hina and
Liquors. II is his determination to make the 81
loon worthy the patronage of every Judge Of good
Liquor, and he therefore invites his old friends TO
drop in" GEO. S. STEVENS
ian % ltK
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

cipal city; but Stockton is the chief CONNER
cial depot in that part Of the State, and is
supported in great degree by mining coun-
ties-Calaveras, Tuolumne, &c. This thing
of deriving rich support, and growing
wealthy from the patronage of the mining
counties, and then turning in opposition to
them, looks to us as good deal like ingrati-
tude. This matter Of taxation should be
treated fairly and impartially; comprehen-
sive view of the whole question should be
taken, rather than attempt to arrive at a
definite conclusion by system of special
pleading and sole reference to local assess
ments. NfI Nf
Sutter is a mixed agricultural and mining
county and so are Tulare and Tehama. Up
on full investigation, the hue and cry that the
mining counties do not already pay their just
proportion Of taxes, is discovered to be to-
tally without foundation. But, it will prob
ably be contended (for, "a man convinced
uHdlusb his Will, 10 vi bhc sunni OpinlOu
stilln), mining claims are valuable, and
there is no tax upon them" There are
answers enough to this quibble. 1st 1t can
make no difference to the people of the val
leys as to how or from what sources the peo-
pie Of the mountains pay their taxes, so that
they pay, as they do, their full proportion Of
the expenses of the Government, I'd. The
miners are not indebted to the State for the
privilege of working the mines, but to the
United States-a fact of which our friends
of the agricultural press" seem entirely to
lose sight, Notwithstanding the settlers in the
valleys enjoy a similar privilege from the
General Government, in the shape of posses.
sorry titles to public domain occupied and cul-
tvated by them, and upon which the State is
not deemed to have any authority to levy a
tax.
4.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

BRAss.--The members of the embryo
Brass Band in this place, have received their
instruments--six in number-and have com
menced making noise O. nights, in the
Theater. By-and-by they will doubtless be
able to make their noise harmonious, and
good music will be dscoursed from their toot-
horns. Success, gentlemen. tN
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

WANrED.-Chayles Lake, Volcano want.
information of Nancy Young, formerly Nam,
Lake, who left Benton county Mo-. las,
spring, via, the Plains, for California sb,
was widow, and had two sons in Califorpi,
named respectively Burgess and Ballard Of
whom information is also asked. Cotempo.
raries of the press will confer favor by nc.
tcing.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

1t appearing to my satisfaction that eas,S .:S and
action exists in favor of the above painiIn ~,
against the above named defendant and ina, ss s's
defendant cannot be found, IL is therefore oI S ~
that service of the foregoing summons DC nas' .
publication In the "Amador Weekly Leage, IN
newspaper published In the town Of JaeA,os sosud.
said county, for two weeks, and that sala u' an Of
ant be required to answer TO said summons ,o ssot
before the I'd day of February, 1903 .. ~ p
A. NJ. JOHN Dobhr' 90
ien 2s ~ WHR fr-r
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23
NEW THIS WEEK,
Wanted.

TNF0RMATIONi is wanted of one Nancy Youn,
l. formerly Nancy Lake, sister to Charles an.
Daniel Lake. She left Benton county. Mo-, n
spring for California, via. the Plains. Sic WIS
widow, and at the time she left the States hal ty
sons somewhere in California, named respectively
Burgess and Ballard. Any information of ha
whereabouts, or of that Of her two sons, will !,
kindly received by her brother,
CHARLES LAKE
Volcano, Jan. IL, 1855 l+lw
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23
PAID N BY COMMERCIAL AND MIXED couSrrE


From this it will be seen that the mining
counties, during the last half of 1857, paid
into the State Treasury 1929, 030 IA, against
Sl57 500 "a by the agricultural counties
being an excess in favor of the mining com-
ties of $l7O, $50 90, which is considerably
more than double. The Legislative repre-
sentation in the popular branch, is from the
above mining counties 80 members, and from
the above agricultural counties 90 members;
so that when our agricultural friends bring
up the question Of "equalizing taxation and
assert the doctrine that taxation and repre-
sentation should go hand in hand, they are
bound to come out osers--for while tlo mi
ming counties pay considerably more than
double the amount Of taxes, they have less
than double the representation. The remain
ing counties, classified as Commercial and
mixed" furnish 81 members, making up the
full number of 80. t....s..f.sI
In some of the counties put down as mi
ming, there are small sections of farming land
as an Offset to which there is good deal OF
mining in number of the counties put down
as agricultural
Among the counties put down as CONNER
cial and mixed" San Francisco stands at the
head of the list Since the formation Of the
county of San Mateo, the agricultural lands
left in San Francisco county are of no extent
or Importance San Francisco is exclusively
a commercial county, and should not be
classified with the agricultural counties any
more than with the mining counties. In fact,
San Francisco derires the great bulk of its
support from the mining counties. The miners
purchase, pay for, and consume very much
the largest portion of the goods, wares and
merchandise sold by the San Francscans,
and upon the profits derived from which the
people Of our commercial metropolis prosper
and grow rich. 1t is erroneous and unjust to
figure the $2o6,776 3s paid by San Francis
co, as against the mining counties and in con-
nection with the agricultural counties. 1t is
the principal sea port town in the State and
as such is the common depot of all the com
mon depots Of all the other counties.
Sacramento with its $70,20S 10 Of taxes,
is also great commercial depot, and dcrires
The great balk of its support from The mining
districts--the counties of Amador, I'll Dora
do, Placer, Nevada, Sierra, &c. The agri-
cultural counties have no more right to classi-
| fy the taxes paid by Sacramento with theirs,
than have the mining counties to classify the
amount with theirs They have not as much
right for the city Of Sacramento not only
derives It's wealth in great measure from the
mines but the actual mining interest in the
county itself is extensive Sacramento is a
mining as well as an agricultural county
Yuba county, with its $4l,37s 81 Of tax
es, might have been classified, and not inn
properly, as mining The city of Marys-
vile derives its support from the mines, and
the county is more Of mining than an agri-
cultural county
San joaquin, with its s2s, $50 32 of taxes
may justly be styled a mixed county. No
doubt tho agricultural largely predominates
over the mining interest, outside of its prln-
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

Masonic BALL Extensive preparations
are being made for the Masonic Ball to be
given in Jackson on the 22d February. 1t
win no doubt be grand affair, and on occa-
sion long to be remembered. M
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

WE acknowledge the receipt of Com
plimentary Ticket for the Calico Party Civ
en- at Volcano last evening. Owing to ill.,
ness in our family we were unable to attend.
The ladies will please accept our thanks.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23
Insolvent Notice.

In the County Court, Amador County o''''
ifornis. .,n
John Mckay, An applicant for, for 1is ssb'cr I,sc
His Creditors. re - u .,.a
NOTICE is hereby given to the cradi'oi', an o.
IN insolvent, John Mckay, In pursuance IA a.
der of Hon NJ. W. Gordon, County luase. With
for said county, to appear in this cauSe, Of ih
thirty days from the date Of the paoleaiS uiS Coaag
notice, and to be and appear before sl, Jacksol'
Judge, at chambers, in the court house rs ~ iSs
in said county, on the 9Th day oil fepluH c prsyr
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, to show cause WV
of said insolyent should not be granite Iuig
By order of Hon. NJ. W. Gordon, County ''''
Amador County. ..o .eal Of iA.
County Court hereunto affixed, IN, .a,s ~ ~ Clerk
january, A. d. 1858. II. S. HAICh' Wv Illv
Jan 23
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23
VIM. SchIachter,
Dealer in

GENUINE HAVANA SEGARS,
TOBACCO, Fruits, Nuts, Candies, &c- Main St.
l. between the Washington Restaurant and Con
gress Hall, both which establishments are supplied
by me through the "holes in the wall'
jan 23 li-Sm
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23
Genuine Articles.

JUST received a supply of California Sparkling
u champagne, California Native Wine, and Crow
Holland, superior to any yet offered in this market
BRU NELL & co.
jan 23-tf cor Main and Court sts
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23
Ouack Doctors.

A fellow calling himself Dr. l.. J. Czdpkdy has
recently issued pamphlet circular, partly made up
of ADVERTISEMENTS which he has had published in
various interior papers aud which are credited as
having been EDITORIAL. Now the man who will do
this is most contemplate creature. Czapkay
quotes an advertisement which appeared in this
paper and sends it forth as coming from the edit
ors the advertisement falsified by him into an cd
itorial sets him up as great physician, while we
have always believed that he and all his kind were
miserable quacks.
Our agents will take notice NOT to receive any
more advertisements from that class Of physicians
Of whom the character above spoken Of is repre-
sentative. We don't want them and won't publish
them. We have been repeatedly requested, for
weeks, to renew Czapkays but will not upon any
account-nor any Others like them.
A HALF MIrLioN-There is nearly the sum Of
s5Oo,00O in the treasury of California Gentlemen
of the Legislature don't be tempted! II you pro
duce an example of a short and economical ses-
sion, in the face of such an inducement to squan-
der, ID will be tall leather in your caps. The
State has legitimate uses for a great deal more
money remember that big debt that is TO be paid
Off and be as sparlng as possible of the funds
BRUCE HUSBAND, Eso.-Wc learn that
this gentleman, one of the oldest and best
known citizens of Jackson, is an applicant
for the position Of Deputy State Librarian
Mr.. II. is peculiarly qualified for the position.
He is gentleman of attainments, of agreea-
BILE address, and rare social qualities Bruce
Husband is likewise sound, working Demo
crat; and his appointment would lie one
in all respects " fit to be made7 Tsl
GEo, >. Stevens is now the principal pro-
prietor of the Theatre in this place, and we
are glad to learn that he has commenced
series of thorough improvements upon it.
1t will be renovated from top to bottom, and
newly painted inside and out. The scenery
will be to great extent renewed and new
drop curtain provided In short, the house
will be rendered in al respects clean and
comfortable, SO that when there is an enter
tainment Of any kind, IL will be pleasant
place to spend an evening. "Steve's" enter
prise is proycrbial he must have everything
he takes hold of brought up to the No.
One" standard. By-the-by, he will convert
the Theatre Saloon intc perfect little b,gou.
We acknowledge the receipt of compli-
mentary tickets to the theatrical exhibition
at Clinton, this evening, to be conducted by
Prof j. q. Shepard and several amateurs-
Mr. S. is said to be a good comedian, aud
the boys will have good time" goi bet.n
READINGs-We hear that Mrs. Emily z.
Lesdernier, widely celebrated in her profes-
sion on this coast, expects to givereadings at
the Theater in jackson on Sunday and Mon
day evenings next.
G. c. Nelson a. Co., Mt the old Ridenour
clainl, Pine Grove, are doing well--making
from $40 to $50 day to the hand
Masonic Ball. Extensive preparations
are being made for the Masonic Ball to be
given in Jackson on the 22d February. 1t
win no doubt be a grand affair, and on occa-
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

CALICO PARTY AT CLINToN--We earnthat
the ladies of Clinton contemplate giving
Calico Party about the 10th Of next month
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

c. G. NELSON a. Co., at the old Ridenour
claim, Pine Grove, are doing well--making
from $40 to $40 day to the hand
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

instance, of the Kern River minns, about
which the southern papers have continually
so much to say; nor of the Russian River
mines, &c
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

Mn. Briggs, of the Assembly, has givea
notice of the introduction of several impor
tant bills
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

READINcs.-We hear that Mrs. Emily p.
Lesdernier, widely celebrated in her profes-
sion on this coast, expects to givereadings at
the Theater in jackson on Sunday and Mon
day evenings next
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-23

We acknowledge the receipt of compli-
mentary tickets to the theatrical exhibition
: at Clinton, this evening, to be conducted by
Prof j. @. Shepard and several amateurs -
Mr.. S. is said to be a good comedian, and
the boys will have good time" yon bet.n
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-01-20
not rely on paternal fame for position and repu

not rely on paternal fame for position and repu-
tation.
ETIQUETTE IN THE Ono sENArE.-A cores.
pondent of the Cincinnati Gazette, describing
the opening of the legislature of Ohio, says:
Amog the notable ISLANDERS round and lockers
on Isaw Judge Finn and Mr.. Stanley Matthews
of your city. AS the latter gentleman entered
the Senate Chamber, President Ford left his
seat and went down to chat with him. Motto.
ing this, tall, leanite senator from Hamilton
rose, and directing look of mock earnestness
towards the vacant chair, addressed it-"Mr.
Presidcnt" The President recognised him from
a distant part Oft the ROOM CO." said the Sena-
tor, 81 Just wanted to know five had Presi-
dent-that's all" "Why the fact is, /" explained
the President, 81 used to get all my tobacco Of
Mr. Matthews last winter, and I just left the
chair to speak to him for old acquaintance sake"
The Minnesota Democratic papers are rampant
for Douglas. The Rochester, NJ. T., Democrat
ofJanuary 9th, uses language as follows:
Here, in Minnesota, there is but one senti-
ment upon the subiect-and that is of positive
condemnation of the Presidents policy. The
Minnesota Democracy are faith-keeping men.
They will not submit to the wrong now being
attempted upon the party in the North. They
give honor to Mr. Douglas for his noble defense
of their principles-they will hold up his hands
and aid him to the full extent of their strength
ANA Oattll1S lot the TlShtI Iuey VIII sweep
everything before them-not excepting the few
Fede,a al office-holders who sink their manhood
in their greed for office The people of Mime
sota-the honest men of all parties-are with
Mr.. Douglas.
Coon JOKE. FROM HUMPHREY MARSHALL
A Washington letter-writer says of Hon. Hum
phery Marshall:
A day or two since he received a letter from
one of Walkers men, brought to Norfolk in the
Saratoga, stating that he was formerly one OF
his constituents complaining that he had been
brought from Nicaragua by force, an unwilling
| prisoner of war; was suffering for want of prop
er clothing and means ofsupport, far away from
homo and friends, and desired that his case
should be brough to the attention of the United
States authorities, with a request for relief
Mr.. Marshall at once addressed letter to the
President stating the case, asking if Mr.. So-and-
so was prisoner Of war, ifso, In aohGt tOar he
soas taken.
VERY UwkrSp.-The vicksburg Southron
speaking of the apostacy of Douglas to the in
terests of the South, says, sin future we fancy
that the Little Giant aud hio sable ..A't'esahe
Freu., WIN uuxe nV diHlsuity in standing on the
same platform"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-01-20
From The Cincinnati, Ga.etts.l

CREDIT IN THE RETAIL BuslNEss.-It is safe,
we think, to estimate the loss sustained by con-
sumerS who adopt the credit system, at twenty
per cent of their ordinary expenses; that is, the
majority of those who buy on time, pay, annu-
ally, one.fifth more for their support, than they
would if everything were purchased for cash.
In the first place, they pay the merchant his
extra profits, which are considerable, and then
they buy more literally than they would if the
business was conducted strictly upon the cash
principle. This latter point traders very well
understand, and when they get hold Of good
customers they contrive, if possible, to open
accounts for them. 1t is not uncommon to
find dealers or their clerks pressing the heads
of families to take pass-book, and thus avoid
the trouble of settling for every purchase
Semiannual settlements lead to the creation OF
large bills, and pass poOks concentrate the busi-
ness. When people buy for cash, they look out
for bargains, but when they buy on credit, they
rarely go beyond the store in which they have
credit accounts. This is the case in the city and
it is not materially different in the country
Throughout, the practices to which we refer,
constitute one of the chief abuses of the credit
system. This mode of doing business Is alike
Injurious to merchants and their customers, and
both should unite in bringing about a thorough
reform. - l-ls
1t is gratifying to know that there is gene
raj disposition to inaugurate the cash system in
the retail trade. Credits, both in city and
country have been largely curtailed. From the
interior we learn that '"No Credit" is posted on
s as S u
ing this reform. Both have, under the pressure
of the late panic, learned the disadvantages
arising from the credit system, while they have
not been able to discover one solitary reason
why it should be continued.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-01-20

blers," and "citzens of Rome" The massive
wedge of gold half bar of soap, gilded)-
and shot-bag marked $27, 10000 for reward
ing the one.eyed peasant, who rescues the dukes
castle down step-Iadder, were placed for safety
in the "irst Villains" trousers. Mr.. Lightpa-
pers, the 'heavy man, started last Wednesday
in charcoal wagon with Mr.. Rider; the walk.
ing gentleman" Mr.. Dove, second villain"
escorts the "chamber.maid" to-day.
I'm not quite over the effects of New Years
Day,yet which accounts for the variety and
rapid transformations in my letter. The last
call broke the camels back. I've had night
mares of every conceivable shape trOtting over
me every night since-the one last night con.
sisted of perfect caravan of mountain-sized
elephants, with yellow eyes, chasing red'haired
imps, who were armed with red hot pokers, and
took particular delight in sticking them into
me. Yours, jolly and cOntented,
sa5slat JouN BOLIVAR.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-01-20
LEe1s1ArIvE INrLUENcE EOR PERsoNAL BENE-

LEGISLATIVE INRLUExcE FOR PERSONAL BENE-
nr.-We alluded, the other day, to the an
ncuncement in one of our city papers that Hon.
jeff. Martin was before our State legislature,
with petition for the signatures of MEMBERS
asking that he be permitted to remain in his
office as u. S. Marshal for the Western district
of Virginia The same influence was set on
foot for the benefit of Hon. John Y. Mason, our
Minister to France. Indeed our politicians from
A to are all now lodging about for legislative
favor They have been encouraged to this
course by such nonsensical and ill-bred suggeS-
tions as were attempted at the time our present
Congressman, and a host of his brother electors
went to Richmond to count out the votes for
Buchanan, and recommend Floyd to his notice
as the best raw material this Stale could afford
for member of his cabinet. We would like to
see members of the legislature repudiate all
these petitions, and make these candidates come
before the appointing power on their own mer-
its-with the testimonials of their own imme-
date constituents in their hands-and not the
name of Tom, Dick and Harry, from counties
and parts of the State, where neither the people
nor their representative can possibly have the
remotest idea of what sort of man the candi-
date is.
The condition of the Office seeker, through
other mems inauence-waiting on the hens!
ana naws; Of legislators as they adjust their
spectacles, pick their teeth and scan the peti-
tons, is a most humiliating one-revolting to
an independent mind
'twhat tribulatIons sore beset
The man who office tries to get;
How he cringe and double-deal,
Merely TO chance to steal.
What fears and terrors him compass,
In dread some other wins the race,
And carries OF beneath his eye,
What he has pawned his soul to buy.
Save us, o Lord, from SANDERS breath,
Battle and murder, sudden death,
But more than all, in mercy great
Save from the ofice-seeker's fate"
Dr.. WARTS.