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Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13

let me tell you, will be all on your own side"
Brother Tom understood his own position
entirely. He was not man to stoop below
himself in marrying. He could not unite
himself with one who was ignorant and un-
refined-against that his generously cultiva-
ted soul would have revolted But he wan-
ted real, not an artificial, woman-one who
could take her place beside him. as he had
said ON the low round of fortunes ladder
aud keep step with him upward Such
Que he had found in Harriet Parker, and he
was Independent enough to make her his
wife.
Lizzie was not long discovering after Broth
er Tom actually got married and commenced
housekeeping in two rooms, with his modest
cheerful, earnest minded wife, that her new
sister had about her something that insensi-
bly, won the love, commanded the respect,
and almost extorted the admiration, of all
who were so fortunate as to make her ac-
quaintance.
Marriage, they say, makes or mars
man, the brother overheard Lizzie once say
ing, in an undertone, to a lady friend. "Bnt
it will not mar the fortunes Of Brother Tom.
He's got just the wife to keep him along in
the world; and one that will grace any posi-
ton to which they may rise"
"My own sentiments exactly, petty" spoke
out brother Tom "She's jewel, aud
worth thousand of you paste and tinsel
women Didn't tell you SO !? But yon
couldn't believe me- Now, if you'll go and
apprentice yourself to dressmaker, or
miner, or learn to do any useful work
useful, not simply ornimental | mean--l will
recommend you to the new President Of the
society told you about | had to resign
when got married. He's splendid speci-
men, and will make husband worthy OF
queen"
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13
LANcHA PLANA. Feb. 26th 1858.

Els. Ledger: The folks here are enjoy
ing very quiet time and correiliag the grand
cash in advance of any other camp in ANA
dor During the day you will not see half
dozen idlers in the whole place; this shows
that they all have profitable employment
The only excitement just now consists in the
promenade concerts at McHenry's Saloon;
which attraction draws crowded houses from
the surrounding camps; the only drawback to
which is the frequent call to promenade to
the whisky and pay de fiddler right here on
de spot"
Gardening is one of our improvements
that we hrag on. Mr.. Shelby is preparing
to furnish US with all needed vegetables the
present season, "early york" included. He
has also several hundred fine fruit trees sci
out, that will soon commence bearing, and a
good start for vineyard Mr. Northrop
two, has large orchard in cultivation and
will be able to supply the market with early
melons; he has them now starting, under
glass, and in the best Of soil for the purpose
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13
JACKSON, March sth. 1858.

]
Mesys Editors In your last issue OBJ
served communication, upon the Pico
Claim which was subscribed "Amador," and
in which the writer states that " this claim
was rejected for uncertainty by the Board Of
Land Commissioners but, under the decision
of the Supreme Court, of .he United Stases,
in the Fremont case, was confirmed by the
United States District Court. 1t was ap-
pealcd by the United States to the Supreme
Court" and he concludes, that lit will be
confirmed by that tribunal, beyond doubt"
Now, if it be true that this claim was re-
jected by the Land Commissioners, on the
ground Of uncertainty and if it be true that
the District Court confirmed it on the author
ay Of the Fremont case and if it further be
true that there has been an appeal taken to
the Supreme Court, which is now pending,
then upon such state Of facts and upon my
acquaintance with the law and its principles,
with all due difference must dissent from the
conclusion, to which 'Amador" is pleased to
arrive, that the claim in question twill be con-
frmed hy the Supreme Court, beyond a
doubt" And will give you my reasons for
disagrceiug with him in this particular.
The first which assign is the fact that the
Land Commissioners rejected it on the ground
of uncertainty, which is evidence that the
grantee had not complied with the second
condition affixed to the grant, which think
was indespensably necessary in this case to
give the grantee valid claim against the
government. The second reason is, that if
the District Court confirmed on the authority
of the Fremont case, that it misapplied the
law decided in that case to the facts of this
one. cannot see how that case can control
the present Where is the analogy between
them The genius must be accute and the
mind sagacious which can discern it. They
widely differ they are dissimilar in several
essential respects, aud what was held not re-
quisite in the Fremont case, would be held to
be requisite in this case. In the former it was
held not necessary for Gov. Alyarado to have
made his survey or to have established his
boundaries or to have taken possession in pur
suance to the third condition subjoned to the
/ grant because it was a condition subsequent
The Court came to this conclusion for the reas
on that the Governor Of California possessed /
discretionary power in making the grant tC
Gov. Alvarado, in the following manner
First he granted eleven square leagues with
in certain district Of country, IN foe SIMPLE
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13
MIR. Briggs, Mining Exemption Bill.

In the Assembly, Mr.. Briggs, of Amador,
introduced the following bill which was or
dered printed and referred to the Committee
on Mines and Mining Interests:
SECTION |. The mining claim OF any miner,
consisting Of any quantity of ground not ex-
ceedng the number of feet to single claim
as established by the custom of miners in the
mining district where such claim is located
and not exceeding in value the sum of--dol-
lars, is hereby exempt from forced sale or
execution or other final process from Court
for any debt or liability contracted or incur
red after forty days from the passage OF this
Act
SEC 2. The foregoing section shall extend
to- and include in its provisions, quartz, pla-
Ger, tunnel and river claims; prorided such
claims are in the actual or legal possession of
the claimant thereof, for the purpose Of mi
ming thereon; prorided further, such exemp-
ton shall not extend to any debt or liability
incurred by the owner of such exempt claim
for labor done thereon, or for any materials
furnished for the working or improvement Of
the same, or for any provisions or other nee
essares furnished the owner Of such mining
claim during his occupancy thereof, or TO any
mortgage or other lien lawfully obtained.
SIC 3. All persons wishing to avail them
selves of the benefit of this Act shall file,
with Justice of the Peace of the township
in which such claim is located certificate
containing the dimentions, the location, the
date OF occupancy, and the character Of the
claim, whether quartz, blacer, tunnel, or
river claim, which certificate shall be sworn
to by the party filing the same; and the JUS
lice shall file the same among his records,
and for such service he shall be entitled to
the sum Of fifty cents, to be paid by the par
ty filing.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13
MILaIN RY
MRS. SURFACE.
Broad,cay street, Jackson, California.

broad,oay street, Jackson, California.
b A RESPECTFULLY informs the La rEl
-dies of Jackson and vicinity that she ~
-~ mas permanently located herself in the
calls from all.
sae Is now fully prepared /, do all kinds O
soa, h IN The above line fbusiness and respectfully
'oeltS patronage
,no,nnets, Hats Iaccs aud every variety of fame,
~s'cles % will be kept constantly on hand and dis
posed OF at Sacramento prices
Laules can always depend on having the latcs
Egies oi bonnets and dresses, and as low can b,
|Pu'chascd In any similar establishment Ia Sac city
REGALEA.
i,s 3 Is also prepared to make Regalia for Ma
tora qua tello VS., Templars, Sons Of Temperance
'''srs respectfully soIicts orders.
42-sm
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13
Written for the Ledger.l
MY SISTERS GRAVE.
by EPSILON.

Pale death, with equal foot. strikes wide the door
or royal halls or novels of the poor--Hordce
Oft when the village hustle all has ceased,
And nought dsturbs the silence round but ihe
Low murmurs of the wind as through the bougi
OF trees 1t lonely sighs, as il singing
The requium of departed spirits; and all
Nature is hushed in Stiffness as il were;
And twilight gray shines on the brow of even;
love to sally forth and view the spot
Thrice sacred because of the fond object
There entombcd That object, once the solace
OF my care, and companion Of my youth,
With whom oft had spent my childish hours,
With whom oft bad spent my early years in joy
And happiness. But alasl sad death came
And snatched away the flower in blooming youth
Though youth she was, she's gone, and am left
To mourn her loss. The flower is now cut down
By the cold hand of death. Well be il SOL
Tis right; when Jesus calls we must obey;
But still sigh, lament, and mourn. and weep,
For ne'er on earth shall / see her again.
A marble slab, few plain sculptured words
Thereon, are all that mark her resting place;
There she sleeps in calm repose; nought dsturbs
Her silent rest. The wintry, stormy blast
Disturbs her not, nor yet the lightning's fash;
Nor does she heed the thunders opening roar;
The storm and calm to bernre both the same.
For her deeply mourn and ever shall,
Though mourn not rs those who have no hope;
This sister once was dear to me in life
The MEMORY still is dear
We once enjoyed
Each others love. Sweet were the hours we spent
In innocence, and happy, joyous sports;
But those scenes have fed, and she, too is gone.
In the low, narrow grave where now she sleeps,
Long, long she'll lie, and sweet shall be her rest.
She's now unconscious Of our cares and tears,
And all our sorrows, joys and anxious fears,
All our woes and happiness, she knows not.
But though mourn her loss and feel the same,
| would not wish her back to earth again.
For she is happy now among the blest,
While am left in sorrow here to stay
But will wait in hope, and trust in God
That may be prepared when lie shall call,
To soar above the regions of the skies,
There to enjoy my blessed Savior's love,
And dwell in bliss to all eternity.
My sister too, there expect to see,
All clothed in golden robes Of righteousness.
Her body, though entombed shall rise again,
And then trust we both shall meet in Heaven.
CLINTON, Feb. 27th 1858.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13
w. HENRY JON Es,
JAMES II. HARDY.
HORACE SMITH.
Smith a. Hardy,

ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Sacramento,
WILL practice in the Courts of Amador and
of the State
je27 s6-ly
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13

" A borrowed horse and your own spur
make short miles," is Danish rendering 0
a rather universal practice.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13
Poverty Bar Correspondence.
POVERTY BAR, Feb. 25th 1S5

Messrs Editors: | have continued my
prospecting in these diggings and come to the
conclusion that it pans ont better than any
section of the country have been in for
several years. Not only are the diggings
good, but they are comparatively new and
very extensive. 1t has long been known
that the high ground here was rich, but there
was no water till this winter with which it
could be worked, and even now there are
miles square of good paying ground not sup
piled. Much of this is claimed and the own
ers intend holding on till water can be held.
Many of the claims now being worked for
the first time have been owned for four
years. In speaking of this section Of
course include Comancha The first week
after the introduction of water here and many
dishartened; but their sluces were all new
and absorbed the gold, but the second week
proved the value of the diggins, and doubt
ii any company realized less than 50 day
above expenses, while many, that know
have taken out $s day to the man, clear
In a walk down the river to Clay's bar was
surprised to see the extensive preparations
for work, and the splcnded location of the
claims The bank is at least forty feet high
"a bluff on the river-and the tailings will
pitch into the river and be thus easily dis
posed Of Easy of access both from Sacra-
mento and Stockton it is bound to be the
most attractive portion of the mines. Every
thing is cheap here, but lumber, which is
sold from 5 to cents per foot. Good hotels
are much needed, and the person who first
starts first class one will realize fortune
from it. At Poverty there are several nice
saloons where lunc hes arc served up in reg
ular city style. They are well patronized
especially in the lunch line. yet am informed
that at Treadway's they are desirous of the
services of fifty more able bodied lunch-eat
ers; none whose digestive organs are out OF
order, or whose teeth are bad need apply
If any of you Amador folks are in want ol
square meal" here is the place for you
Jack Keith, who is an Amador blood, is dis
pensing the good things of life to the thirsty
at Cooper & Spaulding's Saloon. Any one
desiring to get gracefully enthusiastic should
get Keith to prepare his drinks; he does il
with such an elegant air that it is impossible
for his liquors to produce intoxcation.-
Over one house noticed this sign. "DRrSKs
OR CoNsoMArIoN l21 CENTS" What it means
l am forced to leave you to guess, reckon
calculate drudge, (according to what section
of Uncle Sans domain you are from.
A bridge to span the river here in contem
plation but will not probably be built SO long
as Messrs Cooper & Naftzger keep up their
ferry. 1t is the first place ever was in
where toll was demanded that the people
were all satisfied. Here, the boat is good
and every one, rich or poor, is waited on
with alacrity. Why is it that there are Sc
few who depend on the public for support
that treat the people with due courtesy?
A Lyceum has recently been organized
here, for the purpose of securing public libra
ry and reading room. 1t is gotten up b,
permanent citizens aud must succeed.
More anon, PRos.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13
GEO. MUNCKTON,

= STlCE OF THE Pc "A CE [,
orfIcE,
AZ Annckton Warmers Drug Store, Main street,
Volcano.
utc 1-ly
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13

The cradle is the womans ballot box
Yes, and some of them deposit in it two bal
lots at once. Now isa't that ilegaly
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13

EQUAL RIGHrs.-A dwarf said to a giant,
eve have equal rights"
"Very true, my good fellow" said the
giant, ''yet thou canst not walk in my shoes"
4" Nor thou in mine" syly retorted little
Snubkins.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13

An exchange paper reports that "a grand
National Museum has been opened in Saco,
Me- the curiosities consisting of two stuffed
panthers, jumping at a dead raccoon.'
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13

"What animal has the most brainsf
Give it up. The hog. He has hegshea,
full of em
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13
Robinson x Beatty,
Samuel y. Ia. Handy,
(LATE or AMADoR CO., p,

LATE OF ANAUUK CO,
COUNSELLOR Ar La w,
TJAVING returned to Pacerriie, will strictly at
ii tend to all Professional Business conIided to
him. in the District Courts Of Amador Caayeras
and Ell Dorado counties, and in the Supreme Court
Of the State
e1-- Office in Dorsey Gre-proof building, Main
street.
mar Il lily
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13

A young navel officer, when asEed what
period Of the battle was most appalling, re-
Piled:
"The few hushed moments when they
sprinkle the deck With sand, to drink the hu-
man blood as yet unshed"
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13

traveller called at nightfall at a farmers
housc-the owner being from home, and the
mother and daughter being alone, they re-
fused to lodge the wayfarer.
" How far, them" said he, "to a house
where preacher can get lodging" ?"
40. If you are a preacher" said the lady,
"you can stay here"
Accordingly he dsmounted. He deposit
ted his saddle-bags, aud led his horse to the
stable Meanwhile the mother and daugh-
ter were debating the point as to what kind
Of preacher he was.
He cannot be Presbyterian" said the
one, "for he is not well dressed enough"
He is not Methodist" said the other,
'for his coat is not exactly the right cut for
Methodist"
If / could find his hymn book, said the
daughter, 81 could tell what sort OF preach
er he is"
And with that she thrust her hands into
the saddle-bags, and pulling out flask OF
liquor, she exclaimed,
La MOTHER he's a Hard Shelled Bap'
tist ?!
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13

Mr.. Stubs, on being introduced to Miss
jenkins, took occasion to say she favored o
sister of his very much.
"In what particular rejoined the lady.
why" replied the wag, "you are u fe-
male
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13

Pale death, with equal foot. strikes wide the door
OF royal halls or novels of the poor.-Horace.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-03-13

Julius, what part oh de sermonies do de
ladies' most admire when dey go to de
church n
"Well, Pompey, can't tell what dat is;
can you tell n
why, yes, niggar-dont you sec dey
abserve de hims 2"
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NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.

Iron Mex kktfsuf0.us June 10
Trr- GnadAisjaya learn that the prospects fair
sr a. esy encounter be,seen The troops the govern
meat At those OF BsDoo and Degoaio. The govtrnnent
c,uris re force Ia GGAd4Ajsrs 600 ea, under CASA
-cva one Of the best OF hexlco's generals appears
b,fui the federksts sill be able 70 Obtain any Ad
vantage n shAs suaries W inef ns cot forces
Iurbice vas few Gays since IN vier Of the place. We
botve the gJ-erEneni prepared tor TIE feaerals@ IN
fFror me Mexican Extraordinary, June l21
Our reueut letters from Gusdaars represent tue Sais
a JalSCo 70 be 10 most distracted o0adiuon sesunty
lie NLd property has ccssed 70 exist In TOE language
Of correspondent, No mz life or property can a1y
losger be considered sac. The nre Of veagsaace has
teen fairly aroused 10 tors portion Of the republic and sne
CRY for blood IN retaliation for blood the tongues OF
AT psrtsars. Tia uow rssed-God knows when u sl
sue.ios tof 1850 VII oyer ,sry victims, sse ceiling
our correspondent, ca Sorses upon partisan ndgas
ton bot, win the present excited condition Of public
opinion rould serve no beneacN purpose 70 give pub
Icfsy 20 these things.
From NE yers Cruz line we hear Of nothing Of q de-
csve character IN Vera Cruz itself the fedsrAse sp
pear 70 BE- strong for The time being and m9Dey
4. reported thai ey intend - pay TIE money
cue r. ire rsiroat enterprise BcEeeB Vera Crsz ana
shs there has been sone scrmm mas ng, buI decided
or heavy battle has yet been fought In TIE small a..
trct Of ascslA The goyeruDec has secareo rs mastery
Tie bfsand forces under the banner Of Tue consuiu
Trcm IRE Mexican Extraordinary, Ju1e ISL
In amid form have had A revlv OF The talk
.bc,, olstrIbulots Several foreigners have desuood
payeni Of the allotted 70 them, and the govern.
has rurssed tn cooree provided BY the decree OF
properly al led force nectssAry 70 secure con
Tiscct The governmsrt re believe, . determ8e1 to
nfcrce The C0utibutnus, and i msy be fesfot % v1
fence wih OloH We sincerely trust that suoh vii not
~ fhe
Frou interior have nothrg q great i'm prtanoe.
~ sfvce tte rooJs n The feiersk 10 sight
~ cukdalsjars The 90 al journals state Ma O1th
Rlanosre and Co-auova he'd soBs 10 NEE, their
ues A battle MAY therefore o. expected.
The ncvicss from san Iais were favorable enough for
che goverrment, we excepi the illness Of Oso'los,
which al important W the cause Of The government a.
ehs time ap2eArs TIA. Kuaz still before the place,
and n be intends 70 attack tue condition OF the Clm.
tersmea
We have a. RON sar Iuis Po'osi - The Ioh The
Force 81 a.tg.s flI rcuaiCed ~ Salinas. several re
EufE <uss 81 l,f n TIC are l,on Of Jslsc0. No
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Our Kansas Correspcndenoe.
LEAvESwosTH CIV, X. T., Jdne "a, 1855.
Ths Ian Examination a. Ir,rrrrcs


The Lane Er1minz.ion a, Lz,crence.
The examination Of Jim Lane at Laurence stu drsgs Is
weary length along SO fay the evidence adduced places
the defendant In rather kward situation. The pro
secuton have made out strong cass-the defence
That lane determined aud fully prepared 70
shoot jenkins should he snemp, encrosch upon the
well, be denied by even the wnmest friends Of
the prisoner
The question arises who bad most right 70 the claim
and 10 tie OF The well in questons Is true that
lane first fled his claim the land but he subsequently,
moved rem DOuglss county, wherein is situated, and
took up hs residence In Doniphan county. HIS re-
nova to D5aiphan county wa, for pOlilcn eais
The move proving q failure he again proceed.
ed 10 Douglas county and asserted his right
10 the abandoned claim. Col. jenkins. who sstab.
lshed himself the Claim during the absence
proprietor contested the right OF Lane " pos
session OF the land. rhe claim bsi grown 70 be y.us-
BILE one, and not 10 be lost ~tnou hard struggle;
at least 90 thought Lane The matter bcfove the Lsnd
Office NJ Iecompton, but there was decided that Col.
jenkins h legal possession OF the Land Lane ETH deter
ned not 10 the prize, and accordingly he sent
petition Washington setuog form his srevssces, and
PRAY transfer OF patent W Jensns might
be delayed order that he might have oppor-ntg OF
testing 81. clam more iey was vhie these legal pro
oeedings pending that the encounter o0k pa,e be
tween tbe contestants which resulted so fAaiy 20 OOH
JeskiDs
eveutoay essape punishment Its political friends will
work bs-d for him: AMI no MISTER what grade ~
siauGh'ef The cate may assume s very probable that
Lane VII OF WITH Comparatively SIG az p11isn nsnl
such seems 10 be the genera impression thrOugnoai ns
Territory.
No later has been received from Fort Scott since
last wrote abou the condition Of affairs 10 that neignbg
mood bui y altogether likely that the cool sensibc AMI
determined action Of Governor Denver has BY tais tins
served % put an end 70 tie troubles rso c1mpancs OF
Jnted Stasc troops arrived here YESTERDAY ron F0rt
ec,, their way the fort here vh shows 1ty
tnsi matters slre.dy assuming more pesoefol
tude thar even the mos saugune have looked for
JACK Henderson WAS IN town yesterday 90 his way 70
Nebraska City there 70 9 some situation offered him Ia
the flsnd Ofioe
Captain Van Welt, Qusrtermsser at the fort sdvsrtses
for large ntes o. hey and grain 10 be for wsrded 70
Jish. ibis looks A. II the not yet ended.
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From Galirnsoi OF Paris, June II.
Delange, the Minister Of Interior, has passed
through Dos distinguished the and ths
bench. Having been named Advocate General OF tho
Court ~ Cssuon In 1872 he showed that high post
greatest SUPERIORITY later portion NJ Dclsngle encv
ed on political life Having been elected deputy BY the
de-s-tuent OF the Nievre, which NJ Drpn he
took bs seat the benches OF the conservative party
The revolution OF 1s4S found him At the head OF par
quet ~ Paris He abandoned his seat when NJ Cramcux
became Minister OF Justice, and caused himself 10 be
inscribed on the list Of the order practising barrstcr
When the Council OF state organized after "a a
december NJ Deargie called N President Of the
section OF the Interior The functions OF Prccureur Gene
raj the Court Of Cassstor becoming vacant BY the
ssnssion OF NJ Dupn that elevated and dcult post do
volved on NJ. DelangIe. Afterwards, when ~ Tropoug
replaced Count Portals a the head of the Court Of Cassa
ton he left IN NJ Delange the the rst presdentsbip n
the Imperial Court, which he had himself inherited from
Baron seguier w. Dsisuele also raised 10 the dignity
~ senator A. the head Of the Imperial Court Of Paris
Desrfe proved hmself 10 be worthy OF bis iusrious
predecessors. Likewise, President Of tho Municipal
Council of the department Of the Seine be has always
shown himself tho firm and vieant guardian OF all toe
upicirs al interests The last named situation IL
cant IN consequences q n. Desngie's promotion.