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Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-05-14

Ev Kensrd Of the Batesvills Balance it
appears has awakened friend Shook, Of tne
White River Democrat, by 4 question ~
which the latter responds thu:
"ln reply to this query, Why we severed cur
connection with the American party, We would
say this: we Joined it because it rrofessed 70
be national in its creed because it, public
organs heralded its aims and purposes thro'-
out the Union, as being those Of patriotism
and devotion to tue country-a. designed 10
CLEANSE the whg and democratic parties OF
their factions, localism aud ultra dociriues-
because 1t avONed lis intention OF securing u
more etiectually from the evils Of foreign i'll
fuence. than any other party could do-and
it pledged itseI: To 10 all this without detrar,-
ing from our democratic franchise. We de-
ssrted it because it speedily absorbed the cor
ruption Of all the parties, and gave up its
goyernRient 10 old political hacks-becaiI>e
its main objec: proTed 10 be the destructioE
of democracy-because it WAS thoroughly
abolitienzcd and controlled at the north. hy
such men as Sumner, Wilson aud Banks
because, instead Of acting upon the principles
it proposed, it established platform upon Ila'.
form, which were without exception, unintel
igible medley's Of gepera ali7ms-snd because
every act Of Its existence gave the lie 10 its
professions. Whilst We detcst its dupljcity,
we eommiscrate its helpless situation, and ad-
mre the courage i, n;auifests in its fallen state
Of fanolesS antsrchsm
Aid noY, friend kenard, if you will persi,t
in defending it, don't DC ashamed Of il, Jut
fight for it IKE a man, and come from behind
your neutrality screen.
We find tho following in the Camden State
Rights Eagle, of tie 24lh ult.
I'VE received from Col. Warren a letter
dated March lst, authorizing US to Withdraw
his name from the Congressional convention.
Immediately after our last issue this came 10
hard, having been much delayed on the route
by some means. We regret we had not re-
ceived it sooEer."-TIHe Democrat,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-05-14

EThe s. IL. Tucker arrived on Saturday
last
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-05-14

@A man in Pawtucket latsly made sp-
Plication for insurance on building situated
in village where there was no IRE engine.
In answer to the question What are the IA
cihties for extinguishing 6resr he rrcts, ii
rains sometimes
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-05-14
A Horrible Murder.

One Of the most brutal murders which has
ever been our misfortune to record, occurred
in the north east corner Of the Cherokee ma
ton, near tho McDouald county line, on the
evening Of the 18th ut The immediate per
petrator was one Joseph Blevins; instigated
and perhaps assisted by his brother, and ano-
ther white man by the name Of Holmesby
from Texas, and a.so by Cherokee, The
circumstances as given are follows:
1t is said that Joseph Blevins had for some
time been paying his VOWS to widowed lady
by the name of jackson; who refused 20 listen
to his suit; and it had been runored tha, she
was about to marry part Cherokee, BY the
name Of Jones. Upon hearing this report,
Bevins, informed the widow that If she mar
ried Jones, he would kill him. On the 18th
Jones and the widow married, and proceeded
to Jones' house, in the Cherokee nation, where
while at supper around the table, both bar
rels Of double barreled shot gun, well load
ed with slags, bullets, &c, were fred upon
them breaking the neck and knocking out tho
brains Of one Of the sons Of the late widow;
and cutting through the skin on the forehead
Of another, knocking him down, two OF the
slugs struck Jones under one side Of his Jaw,
and passed out at the opposite side. msk'.s
a hole through his neck and face, that could
be seen through; others of the hluss cut tho
hair off Of the back part of Jones' sisters head,
but doing her no mate erial injury; and another
person WAS shot through the finger. Jones
fingered two days and died from the wound
The assistants Of Blevins IN this wholesale
murder were Wash Bleyins, Thos. Holmesby
and NJ. Ward Wash Blevins and Holmes
by have been arrested and sent to Van Buren,
to be delt with according to law. Joseph
Blevins and Ward were still at liberty. We
hope the vigilance Of the order loving citizens,
who are in pursuit Of them, vii! DC such as
will bring the offenders to justice, for more
heinous crime is almost unknown ~ the an.
mails of history.--NeosAoe Herald.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-05-14

eE-S. NJ. PE1TISGHL & Co. General Newspa
per Agents No. lI9 Nassau street, New York, are
authorized agents toreceipt for advertisements,
subscriptions, etc.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
THE LEDG Err.
T. A. SPRINGER g. CO.
Democratic State Central Committee.

The following gentlemen constitute the Demo
cratic State Central Committee, for the ensuing
year:
Seeremenio--v. E. Geiger, F. Fornan, J. II
Sullivan, Sac. T. o.; Peter Ross Michigan Bar p. o.
San Francisee-T. Foley, II. b. Truett, Jos. P.
Hoge, Robt. c. Page San Francisco P. O.
Ell Dorado--D W. Gelwieks, w. H. Smith, VIM.
A. January, Placerville p. o.; A. st. Clair Denver,
Coloma z. o.
Thoiumne--A N. Francisco, Sonora. p. 0.
.Necadd--S. H. Chase, Nevada p. o.. S. 5. Lewis,
San Juan p. 0.
Cafaueras-H. Putney, Murphy's p. o.
Placer. Anderson Auburn, 7. o.
Yubd--T. b. Reardon. G. WsBloor Marysyille.
Siskiyou-E. II. Steel, Scott's Bar 7. o.
San Joaquin-H. I. higgins, Stockton 2. 0.
Fresno f. r. Hart. Milerton z. o.
Butfe--T. A. Turner, Oroville, p. O.
Los .fngies--J W. Shore, Los Angles p. o.
Sononna-J. NJ. Hudspeth. Sonoma j. o.
Is-inify--S, d. Kreider, Weaverville p. o.
Sierrd-Frances Anderson, Downieville, p. o.
.qynddor--T. A. Springer, Jackson p. o.
Santa Ciara-Wm. Matthews, San Jose 7. o.
Contra Costa--A r. Meloney, Martinez p. O.
Piumas--W D. Sawyer, Quincy p. o.
Suffers. r. Warrington, Nicolaus p. O.
Del .Norte-C. N. Thornbury, Crescent City.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
COnsfabie's Sale.

DY virtue of an execution issued out Of Justice
ID Doble's court, of No. Three Township county
of Amador, TO me directed, in favor of \. Klein
aud against j. Cachln, have seized and shall e1-
pose for sale at Auction, at O'Clock, on the 29Ia
day of January, A. ID. 1853 on the premises all
the right title. interest and claim that the within
named defendant had on the 9th day OF November,
A. d. 1857, in and to the following described prop
erty, to-wit certain ditch and reservoir used Tor
mining purposes; said ditch commencing at point
on athe South Branch CT Sutter Creek, about lt
miles from and above Prospect Hill, taking The wa
ters of said creek above what is known as E'ihs
dam, thence running down the divide leading 10
Grass Valley, in southwesterly direction ternlna-
ting in the reservoir known as Cachlins reservoir
at or near the head OF Ten Cent Gulch; will also
offer for sale at auction on the day. between
the hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ and o'clock z NJ
what is known the Little Ditch, which com
menees at point about one mile from and above
said Prospect Hill and below said dam, thence
down the left hand bank Of said Sutter Creek one
mile more or less, to Ten Cent Guich where It YER
mnateg the Little Ditch above described, being lhe
same property levied upon by virtue of former
execution in this suit; the above described diches
being the only bitches between the South Brahcn
Of Sutter Creek, aud crossing said creek al @ rips
peet Hill, and the ditch known as the Eyin d,,cn,
now owned by the Amador Canal Company; an u
the above described property situate and being ~
Township No. 3, Amador county, California
Dated the 9th day Of January, A. ID. l9oe.
A. WARNER ROSE, Constable.
;ane l23w
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
Constable 's Sale.

DY virtue of an execution 10 me directed lssaea
ID from the court of ]. w. ID. Palmer, 1usNCss "
of the Peace in and for Township No. z, couh'y ~
Amador, and State of California, upon Juusr
ment rendered therein on the 4th day oil JapuM
A. ID. 1858, in favor of Ozias Teter and hopei, H.. -
Bennett and against ]. NJ. Paryn and VIM BALL MI
for the sum of One Hundred and Eghiy-one e. ~,
lars debt, and Twenty-six Dollars and Seveh'y III
cents costs of suit together with accruing evs
have levied upon the following properly sl'aad and
and being in Township No. 2, Amador county u,1-
State Of California, towt: one ranch win lin ,he
ments bounded as follows: commencing ou or,s WI,
Mokelumne river at the lower line OF StennlPPii,s
ranch, thence down said river to Daniel onaiGf aTfa
line, thence running in northwest drectloh n.c ha
mile, thence northeast TO Stempers ilIe lne"s seS
down said line TO the place of beginning suppV''N
to contain three hundred acres more or less n ,be
Notice is hereby given that will sell az W% M
right, title and interest of j. NJ Paryin anu "r
Bailey of in and to the above described prop,1n
on the 26Ih day of January, A. ID. 1923, oet'SN y N
the hours Of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and o'clock, to
ON said day. Sale to take place on the pre'"'s'@
satisfy said execution and costs. o,-r
THOS LOVE
Constable Township No..
ian L."
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
SheriH's Sale.

DY virtue of an order of sale to me directed is
Dsued out Of the Hon. District Court of the Fifth
Judicial District in and for Amador CO.. and State
Of CAL, on Judgment and decree rendered there
in on the 2lst day of February A. ID. 1857 in favor
Of VIM, Highly and against Villa Huiaker and A.
Thomas Huiiaker, for the sum of fifteen hundred
dollars, with interest on the same at the rate of
three per cent per month from the tenth day of Dec
A. d. 1885, and interest the further sum of three
hundred and sixtynine dollars at the rate Of three
per cent per month from the 10th day of August
1856, together with forty-six dollars cost of suit
| have levied upon and seized, and will expose to
public sale at the Court House, in the town of
jackson. county of Amador, on Saturday, the 30th
day of January, A. ID. 1858 at o'clock p NJ all
the right, ttle interest and claim of the said Villa
Hutiaker and A. Thomas Huilaker, at the date of
the mortgage mentioned in said judgement and de-
cree in aud to the following described property,
situate snd being in the county of Amador and
State OF California, to wit All of their (the said
Villa Hufaker and A. Thomas Huifaker's) undivis
ded twoseyenths Of that quartz lead lying and be-
Ing near Butte City, in said Amador county and
heretofore known as the Hufaker n Co. quartz lead;
also their twO-seyenths interest in that quartz MILL
dwelling House, office and other improvements for
carrying on the quartz crushing business and the
land under and about the same used and occupied
in said business, which improvements now (were
on the tenth day of Dec. A. ID. 1851 being con-
structed by said parties of the first part (the defend
ants herein), and others, on the road from Butte
City to Big Bar bridge, In said county of Amador
10 satisfy said sum of 500 together with interest
thereon at the rate of three per cent per month
from the 10th day of December, A. ID. 1865, and
costs and aecrning costs.
WI. PAUGH, Sheriff.
BY A. d. Andrews, Under Sheriff
Dated at jackson, Jan. 9th 1858 l2-4w.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
VOLCANO TENS.

GoNE TO AN EARLY REsr.--D. Il. Elliott.
late Foreman of Volcano Hook & Ladder
Co.. is dead. Mr. Elliott was young man
of sober and industrious habits and was res
pected and esteemed by all who knew him.
He was from Washington county, Pa, where
most of his friends reside. Another is added
to the thousands Of promising young men in
California, whose fond hopes of speedy
meeting with the old folks at home have
been blasted by the hand of death. Mr. L.
expected to visit the East in the Spring.
THAT we shall die, we know Ills but the time
And drawing days out that men stand upon"
HANFoRD & DowNs-This old and well
established firm, one Of the heaviest in the
county, have determined to hereafter transact
a strictly cash business See their advertise
ment in this paper Mr.. j. NJ. Hanford, a
young gentleman of excellent business capac-
ity and education, is the present manager of
the affairs of the concern. III. & ID. have q
large trade at Volcano.
CALICO PARry-We are pleased to learn
that tho ladies of Volcano contemplate Civ
ing Calico party, at an early day, for the
benefit of the school in that place Beyond
the slightest doubt, it will be in all respects
a recherche affair The ladies of Volcano are
not to be excelled in any matter they under
take
MAsoNIc.-At the annual communication
of Volcano Lodge No. So, f. & A. NJ, held
Dee. 26th, 1857, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year w. NJ, j. W.
Bicknell s. W., Charles Wilson; j. w, G..
j. Hubbard T., August Theurkauf Sec,
r. Stewart.
The GEORGIA COMPANY have purchased the
ditch formerly owned by them, and so have
water ayain in Soldiers Gulch They are
sluicing of the big slide, back of Hanford
& Downs store, in order to get at rich lead
of considerable extent.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
NEW THIS WEEK.
Post Office News Depot,

EOSt VlEhCc NcWs DepOt,
r. o. Building and Miners Drug Store,
JACKSON.
yXTHERE all the leading Atlantic and European
w Papers. Magazines, Periodicals and Reviews
will be sold; among which will be the following
.Nep Publications
Atlantic Monthly
Frank Leslie's Gazette of Fashion
London World of Fashion,
Nick-Nax.
Salt Lake News,
And numerous other papers and publications which
have never before been sold in jackson.
steamer Papers, in wrappers and Post
Paid to The Atlantic States and Europe, will be
found here at the time Of making up the Atlantic
and European Mails, (lst and III of each MONTH }
.4LL THE CALIFORNIA WEEKLY .a.N.D
DAILY PAPERS will also be delivered 10 the
citizens of Jackson either at their places of busi-
ness or residences, at the usual rates.
am prepared to receive subscriptions for any
Newspaper or Magazine published in the Atlantic
States aud in case of nonarriyal, the subscription
price will be promptly refunded.
CHAS. II. INGALLS,,
Newsman.
n. B.-The AmadOr Weekly Ledger,
in Wrappers and Post Paid, may at all times be had
at the Depot
jackson, jan 9th, 1858. ja9-l2-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
Geo. Thacher g. Co.
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
VINES AND LIQUORS
sEGARs, sYRUPs,
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN NM.


Corner of X and Second Sfs..
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNTA
IL purchasers ~ :" Quantities 10 suit
Sazarac Brandy,
Otard, Dupuy & Co. Brandy
U. Vineyard Proprietors Brandy
Martell & Co. Brandy,
Pellevoisin Brandy, Champagne do.
Seignette Brandy, American do.
Old Bourbon Whiskey.
Magnum Bonum Whisky.
Monongahela Whisky,
Scotch and Irish Whisky,
Holland Giu, American Gin,
Jamaica Rum,
st. Croix and n. L. Rum,
Belle" Sherry,
Duff, Gordon Il Co. Sherry,
London Dock Port,
Forester Port,
Very Choice Port,
Table Claret, Sauterne,
Fine Old Hook, Burgundy,
Ginger Wine, Wolfe'S Schnapps,
Kirschenwasser,
Absynthe, Wormwood,
Vermouth, Jamaica Ginger,
Schrieder Champagne, Morizet do.
Heidsieck Champagne,
Gordon Royal Champagne,
Longworth's Catawba,
Sparkling Hook,
Hostetter's Bitters, Boxers do.
Stoughton Bitters,
Essence of Peppermint
CURACAO, Maraschino,
Annissette, Champagne Cider,
Gordon's Raspberry Syrup,
Assorted Syrups.
TE.N.NE.vT' SCOTCH HE, in hhds.
ierces, and bottles.
LION CO. and Empire Brewery Ale, in bbls.
Ialf- -obls. and kegs.
SEGARS, of various brands and qualities.
GEO. THACHER & co.
Sacramento, Jan. s, 1858. ja9-l2-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

The STATE DEBr-The Supreme Court
decides that the law submitting the State
debt question to the people, and authorizing
the issue of new bonds, is constitutional. The
credit of the State is preserved and we trust
that never again will repudiation find an adj
yocate in the State. California has nobly
redeemed herself from the temporary stigma
which rested upon her.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

The State Journal, after remarking that
ON Tuesday, Butte county had paid into the
State Treasury nearly Sal 900, asks, Who
shall say that the mining counties pay nothing
towards the support of Government, after
this substantial evidence ?" Similar evidences,
although perhaps not quite SO weighty, y
are almost constantly occurring yet the
principal, and in fact, only argument used by
those who propose to tax mining claims, is
that the mining counties don't help to support
the Government.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Calico PARTY.-As we 60 to press the Cal
co Party has not convened, but from indca-
tions, it will be the most numerousy attend
ed party ever given in this county.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

SEARCH THE SoRIPrUREs.p- Eastern pa
pers per last mail, in noticing the movements
of the Rev. Mr. Kalloch, while on a tour
through the cities of the west, say 4" He is
accompanied by young lady, thereby giving
cause for much scandal" &c. U. Bet, Esq,
who is now at our elbow, suggests the prob
ability of the Rev. gent. being on a lecturing
trip and choosing for his subject "the explain.
alton of the 18th and 10th verses of the 30th
chapter of Proverbs" the lady in question ac
companying him for the purpose Of giving
practical illustrations.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

An last accounts, Congressman Scott was in
Washington with his accomplished bride.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Tax SALE.-At the recent tax sale in this
comfy, only sixteen pieces of property were
disposed of. No bidders could be obtained
for the Others offered. Those sold ranged
from paying the taxes for the properly, to
paying the taxes for one twenty-fourth part.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

THE Sacramento Bee wants to exempt
homesteads, $4,000, which the same journal
wants increased to 100000 from taxation.
Wonder if the Bee joins with most of the
city papers in demanding tax upon mining
claims, notwithstanding the miner has no
homestead? This would be about as rea-
sonable as some Of the papers have been in
their advocacy of tax upon any supposed
or possible wealth that may exist in mining
claim. Give the miner Of the mountains no
homestead, yet tax him for that which he
has only in prospect give the agriculturalist
a homestead Of $4,000 or $4,000 in actual
property, yet don't tax him cent. Is that
what they mean by equality Of taxation?'
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

WArcH Doc" The Gentle Mortimer's y
Legislative paper, the Watch Dog, has ap-
peared. Those who want all that is " rich "
connected with legislation of doubtful charac-
ter that may be proposed during the session,
had better subscribe. Mortimer will keep
up "a ID of howling," whether there is
anything to bark at or not and il he gets a
good chance will be pretty sure to bic some
body. The Dog, we suppose has one eye on
" Thieving Bill" and another on Bill Thev-
ing.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Poll TAx.-Nine thousand two hundred
and seventy-nine dollars poll tax, has been
collected in Amador county, since March lst
1857. This is not bad for mining county
whose largest vote ever cast was 1912.
Gov. JoHNsoN's Annual Message was de-
livered on Thursday, and Gov. Weller was
inaugurated yesterday
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
Democratic Central Committee.
ACK SO Ns
SATURDAY MORN. JAN. 8, 1885,
The Duty of the Legislature.

The Legislature is now fully organized,
with an overwhelming majority of Demo
Gratis in either branch. We have also in
John B. Weller Governor, the genuineness
of whose Democracy is unquestioned-a man
of sound principles, marked ability, unswerv-
ing integrity, and large experience. Our
other State officers are fresh from the ranks
of the people, and enjoy the full confidence
of those who elevated them to their respect
i've positions
Uuder these circumstances, the Democracy
have a right to expect much from those they
have chosen to make and execute the laws.
They have right to expect that there will
be no more legislative peculation and official
stealing in California; and that a system of
economy shall be adopted which will relieve
the people from oppressive taxation. They
have right to expect these things, and
they have confidence that they will not be
disappointed.
All eyes are fixed upon the Legislature
The two houses have in their hands the pros
perity of California and the future success or
defeat of the Democratic party. The con-
diton of our State affairs is such, that wise
legislation will in short time make ours one
Of the most prosperous commonwealths Of the
confederacy, while reckless and prodigal
session at this particular time would bring
with it ruin and disgrace. Let not the De
mocracy in either branch he turned from their
watchfulness because Of their great strength.
This is the only danger, but it is much to be
feared Let each member act as though n
mere working majority was all they had, and
there will be no complaint. This should be a
model Legislature; if it does not prove SO,
then the Senators and Assemblymen in whom
confidence has been reposed will be deserving
of and receive the severest censure.
From time to time we shall discuss, in our
humble way, such measures as do or ought
to receive the attention of our law-giyers.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Making in all s5l9 licenses, amounting to
S34O76.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

In JAL.-There are nine prisoners in jail
in this county two white men indicted for
murder, and one under sentence for assaulting
an officer and six Cinnamon, two indicted
for murder, three charged with murder, and
one charged with burglary. Two men, one
indicted for murder, and the other bound over
for the same crime, are out on bail.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

THE Atlantic telegraph cable is to be laid next
June. Nobody thinks Of failure now
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

QUAErz-Mr. Bowman, of Yeomet, has
recently shown us rich specimen of quartz,
taken from new lead he has found on the
hillside near that place. Should the lead
prospect as well to any depth as it does on
the top, it will prove fortune to its owners.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

ANorER LEAD.-We have just been shown
some extraordinary rich quartz from lead
recently discovered near Vanorden's ranch,
on the road from Jackson to Volcano. Some
Frenchmen found it, about two months ago
and have prospeeted it in two places to the
depth of 20 feet Two weeks since they re
vealed its richness, since when at least mile
Of the lead has been traced and claimed.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

DEMAGoGUEIsM.-It is the yeriest humbug
for members Of the Legislature to mako q
fuss about subscribing for few newspapers.
If they would take them and read them they
would be much better qualified to represent
the wishes of the people; if they would heed
them, all the big Treasury leaks would be
stopped, as an Offset to the trihing sum re
quired to pay for the papers. Two or three
gasy, "penny wise and pound foolish mem
bers' spend more Of the peoples money in
talking about the matter than would be re-
quired to furnish the members with copies
of all the journals in the State. Legislative
subscriptions are of little if any advantage
to the country press for the reason that it is
about as much trouble to collect the money
as it is worth; therefore their proprietors are
not over-anxious to send them to honorable
members" The anti-newspaper "nine," of
the Assembly, will make precious little capi-
tai out of the reform" in which they were
engaged Pigmy enterprises of the kind are
doubtless best suited to their calibre The
immortal nine! Wen bet high that Thieving
Bill, bent on some gigantic swindle, would
stride through the Assembly Hall all winter
without one of them ever catching glimpse
of him. Such is-Legislatve wisdom, as
it is sometimes exhibited
THE Atlantic telegraph cable is to be laid next
June Nobody thinks Of failure now