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Hndng this Institution is now 300
more than treble at any similar school in
b. country. 1t is model, well furnish
d cOuntiug-house Of four large halls,
| .QI10, 23x80, 22x70, 43x80 feet, and is
@nducted by a Faculty of fourteen expert
aced teachers and practical business men.
The course of study being the most thoro'
md practical--Teachers of writing AL
WAYS Obtaining the medals here, also in
asten aid western cities-Low prices of
hard and tuition-Healthiest city in the
yniOn-Success of its graduates-Best
aatlon for gaining situations-cause this
nbe the largest Commercial School in
the Union, making it the most desirable
lUege for business men in any part of
The country.
F@Circular and Specimens of Writing,
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Philadelphia
COL LEGE OF MEDICINE
2l4 South Fifth Street, below Walnut,
VN>HE TWENTY-THIRD session of this Insti
IL tuition will open on

TVNHE TWENTY-THIRD session of this Insti-
IL tuition will open on
Monday, October IIth, 1855.
The following are some of its advantages
1t is the only Institution in the City which
furnishes its Students with Hospital Tickets
and material for dissection WITHOUT CHARGE
The classes are examined daily by the Pro-
tessors, who take personal interest in the
advancement and welfare of every Student
limited number of young men of restrict
ed means will be received as beuefciaries :;
paying but $50 for a full course of Tickets.
In all cases, the sons of physicians and cler-
gymen have preference.
An announcement containing every infor-
nation will be sent free on application to
B. HOWARD RAND, ND,
Dean Of the FaculH.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
THE OLD MAN AND THE PIRATE.
A TOUCHING STORY.

Early in the month Of August, 1912, a
good sized brig started from Boston, bound
for New Orleans. On board, there was an
old man named Adam Writ, seeking an only
son whom he had learned was somewhere on
the coast Of the Gulf Of Mexico Adam
Writ was wealthy, but for four years he had
been alone to dwell among its glitter. When
the old man had taken a second wife to his
home, his son Landon stepped from his roof,
and swore that so long as his step-mother
lived he would not cross its threshold again.
The second wife was now dead, and feeling
sad in his loneliness, the old man resolved to
seek his child.
The brig had good weather. and for several
days nothing bad occurred to break the mo-
notony of the voyage, but at length one of
the lookouts reported a sail to the south and
eastward. The wind was from the east, and
the brig had it slightly abaft the beam as her
course lay south.
Poole brought his glass from the cabin,
and after gazing on the stranger for some ten
minutes, made her out to be schooner stand
ing directly towards them.
"Where do you think she's boundw asked
the old man Adam Writ, as he heard the
Captains report
Couldn't say yet" replied the captain,
again leveling his glass at the stranger, "but
| can tell you better after watching her for a
spell"
Fifteen minutes passed, and at the end of
that time Captain Poole lowered his glass,
and while slight tremor seemed to shake
his frame, he remarked, "that schooner is fall
ling Off"
"And what of that?p asked the old man,
who had not failed to take notice of the Cap
tain's manner.
"What of it? Why, simply, that fellow
is bound for this brig.
"Wants to speak to us, / suppose" said
Writ.
VERY likely returned the captain, as he
went aloft; and again turning to the old man
he continued, ''you need be under no needless
alarm, sir, but in all probability that schoon-
er is pirate
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
[ NUMBER IL.
Fiddletown Correspondence.
FnpLErowN. Dec. 29th. 1s57


Editors Of the Ledger:
Agreeable to promise, | enter upon the
task Of furnishing to your readers all the in
formation could CLEAN in relation to the ex-
tent and richness Of the mining district of
Mugginsyille, sometimes called Suckertown.)
This camp is situated about two miles south
east of FiddIetown, at the head Of small
creek Of the same name, and comprises with
in its limits proper about seven or eight mi
ner's cabins, exclusive Of hotel, restaurant
and gambling saloon, which ore all kept in
one rsry commodious frame building, (dimen-
sions, 12xl4) This camp derives its name
from the character of its first settlers, who it
appears considered themselves without the
pale Of State jurisdiction, and were governed
conjontly by code of Miners Laws and
VaPpa-the latter not unfrequently assuming
entire control
There are several tunnels begun in the inn
mediate vicinity Of the camp, but apparently
abandoned for the want Of energy or capital,
Il can't say which, to prosecute the work
This district embraces an area of abont
two square miles The hills look favorable
for containing good paying dirt, and all the
gulches and most of the hillsides prospect
well, Conita bill being the richest thus far
discovered. was told that from the sur
face fifty cents and one dollar had frequently
been taken from one pan of dirt felt anx-
ious to stake off claim, but found to my
chagrin that others had been there before me,
attracted no doubt by the late excitement; SO
| picked up my pan and shovel and returned
to my cabin, rejecting upon the evils of pro-
crastination.
The miners who have water appear to be
doing well but that district is po, ly sup
piled at present Owing to the old dry
weather the water is failing fast in all of the
bitches, and rain is much needed.
Yours. &c, TANrALus.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

BENoNTs AND BENJAMINs.-One Of the
most touching Of the merely human scenes de-
scribed in the book Of books, is the death Of
Rachel. It is full of instruction, withal.
Rachel had given birth to male child. It
was an object, at once, Of Joy and sorrow, for
it was allowed to be followed 10y the death of
its mother, as the consequence of its being
born. Hence she called its name "Ben-oni,n .
meaning the "son Of her sorrow" But its
father, Jacob, insisted on calling it Benjamin,
which was meant to designate it as the "child
of his right hand" The words of the sacred
record are these :" She called his name Ben
oni; but his father called him Benjamin.
The children of earth, however sad or joy
ful the auspices Of their birth, may be safely
divided into two general classes, under these
designations-th Ben-onis and the Benia-
mins or the children of sorrow and the chill
dren of promise. Apart from the good or
i'll luck of birthright, it is in the power Of
every one to make himself Benjamin, or a
Ben-oni, at villa JOY and comfort 10 his
parents, his relatives, and all who come with
in his sphere or a curse and a nuisance to the
same. Their destiny is to great extent in
their own hands, for veal or woe.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
MILLIN Err
MRS. SURFACE,
BFoad,oay street, Jackson, cqijqrniq,

broadscay street, Jackson, CaiVerHia.-a
NJ RESPECTFULLY informs the La cE-N
9SAdes of jackson and vicinity that sheSsa1ks
:. ~ has permanently located herself in the 4"
o DVe place, where she will be leased TO receive
calls from all. n5iH
u, ene Is now fully prepared 10 do all kinds OF
ie above line of business and respectfully
sollcits patsonage.ah
Donne's, Hats, Laces and every variety Of fancy
M.ces aos Will be kept constantly on hand and dis
pOsed OF at Sacramento prices.
i1aules can always depend having the latest
ns. ms OF bonnets and dresses and as low can be
purchased in any similar establishmentin In Sac city
REGALIA.
go aIs . Is also prepared to make Regalia for Ma
vg' va oSd Fellows, Templars, Sons of Temperance,
u0' sld respectfully solicts orders.
s. 42ss
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

BEARING OF APpLE TREEs.--A horticul-
turst in Bohemia has beautiful plantation
OF the best sort of apple trees, which have
neither sprung from seeds nor grating.
His plan is to take shoots from the choicest
sorts, insert them in potato, and put them
into the ground, leaving but an inch or two
of the shoots above the surface. The potato
nourishest he shoot whilst it pushes out roots,
and the shoot gradually springs up and be-
comes beautiful tree, bearing the best of
fruit, without requiring to be grated
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
For the .fmador H7eekiy Ledger.
TIE DEAD MINER.

Am-s' The Ydtcherr
The moon was shining brightly
Upon the miners tent;
The stream was dancing lightly,
Upon its mission sent
The tom had ceased its rattling.
The sluice in silence lay,
When that unfeelng tyrant,
Death, stole his breath away.
When he his home was leaving
To seek his fortune here,
With love his heart was heaving
For those he left so dear.
He climbed the rugged mountains,
He delved beneath the clay;
But that unfeeling tyrant,
Death, stole his breath away.
No loved hand smoothed his pillow,
As on deaths bed he lay;
His thoughts were DER the billow
With loved ones far away.
tear for the dead miner
Who sleeps beneath the clay;
For that unfeelng tyIant,
Death, stole his breath away.
WILLIE.
Forest Home, Dec 27th, 1857.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

IT is SAID that worthy minister in Indi-
ana, who had become somewhat mixed up
in land speculations, recently announced TO
his congregation that his text would be
found in "St. Paul's epistle to the Corin-
thians, section four, range three west"
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
For the Weekly Ledger
My Sisters Three-Faith, Hope, and Charity
by I. n. CLARK, VOLCANO.

Alone am /, yet not alone
This dreary vale within;
For though my kindred all have aown
My spirit yet hath kin.
No brother smiles on me with love,
Yet sisters three haveI;
Nor dwell they here, nor yet above
These daughters of the sky.
The eldest when my spirit bends
And reason seems to fly,
A heavenly consolation sends
And points my soul on high;
Removes all doubt dispels all fear,
And bids all gloom depart
lllumes the shades that hover near
And brings peace to my heart
The seconds, life-bestowing smile,
Opens the source of bliss,
All care and sorrow doth beguile
With her auspicious kiss;
Points to little trembling star
ANA bids me catch its ray,
Whispers the guerdon "there, afar,
Shall be an endless day."
The youngest. sweetest of the three,
0, bright, seraphic guest,
In goodness clement comes 70 me-
Is allied to my breast;
Unlike her eldest sister, she
Will live beyond the sky;
Unlike the second, endless be-
Not born, she cannot die.
Now, though have not mortal kin,
YetIam truly blcst;
Bright visions cross my path of sin,
That antedate of rest.
Earth may recall her mound of dust,
Death hath no fears for me;
In my three sisters will trust
FAITH, Horn. and CHARITY.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

"Sam, why am de belobed OBJ my heart,
Miss Dinah, de sunfower OBJ de hill, like
kind OBJ cloth dey make in Lowell?"
81 don't know, nigger-why?D
"Cos she's an un6leacled she-ting.n
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Clay will permanently improve any soil
that is sandy or leachy. Lime and leached
ashes will also benefit leachy land.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

1t takes five pounds of corn to form one of
beef. Three and half pounds Of cooked
meat will form one Of pork.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Why is brandy seller (eighty-yard) like
butcher? Because the more he sells the
more he kills
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

A BAD SrArE.-A new minister had come
from the vicinity of Boston to preach
Riding out one day with member of his
church, the latter could do nothing but groan
about the state Of religion.
"This," he would repeat "this is terrible
state we are living in, parson."
Tue parson, who had spice of humor, and
did not think religion involved perpetual sack
cloth and ashes, finally replied:
"Why, don't know, brother B., but it's
as good a State as Massachusetts"
That brother could never afterwards be-
lieve his teacher was I" a sincere man.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

There are five pounds of pure sulphur in
every 100 pounds of wool
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Married men are less troubled with rheu-
matism than bachelors DR.. Francis assigns
as the reason-they sleep warmer.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

We know man, the tones of whose voice
are so siIyery, that his words pass for quarter
dollars.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

The true love Of God cannot exist without
making US lovers of men.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

A little indiscretion in women will cause
greater indiseretion in man.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

To add one yer cent. of lime to soil that
is destitute Of it, requires ten tons of Stacked
lime or six Of caustic, to the acre.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Vice stings us even in our pleasures, but
virtue consoles us even in our pains.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Religion is the best armor that man can
have; but it is the worst cloak
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

1t is the perfection of happiness, neither
to wish for death nor fear it.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Carrots consume 1917 pounds Of lime to tn,
acre; turnips but 10 pounds.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

An honest man is believed without al
oath, for his reputation swears for him.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

A cubic foot of common arabic land will
hold 40 pounds Of water.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
GEO. rTUNCKTON.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
OFFICE,
Az Aanckton a Warmers Drug Store, Main street,
Volcano.
Qeo 6 7-ly
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

True virtue is like precious odors-sweet-
err, the more incensed and crushed
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

The man who received an impression thro'
the press, got bis hand badly damaged.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09
w. HENRY JONES,
JAMES II. HARDY.
HORACE SMITH.
Smith a. Hardy,

ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Sacramento,
WILL practice in the Courts of Amador and
Calayeras counties, and in the Supreme Court
ie27 s6-lv
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

A sheaf from the shock of an earthquake
must be rare curiosity.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

There is a shoemaker in Lynn whose soul
is bound up in leather.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

! Gratitude is the music Of the heart, when
its chords are swept by the breeze of kind
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

When you pay for your coat double what
it is worth, why is it like your wife? Because
it is very dear
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

The lady who tried to reed by the light
of other days, subsequent took camphine
Iopn
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Nothing eleyates us so much as the pres
ence Of spirit similar, yet superior, TO our
own.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

1t is an extraordinary fact that when peo.
pie come to what is commonly called high
words, they generally use low language.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

Wanted-a trumpet for an ear of corn.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09

! Wanted--two heavy loads for a pair Of
drawers.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-09


True virtue is like precious odors-sweet-
er, the more ineensed and crushed.
The man who received an impression thro'
the press, got bis hand badly damaged.
Wanted--a trumpet for an ear of corn.
1t is an extraordinary fact that when peo.
Pile come to what is commonly called high
words, they generally use low language.
A sheaf from the shock of an earthquake
must be rare curiosity.
When you pay for your coat double what
it is worth, why is it like your wife? Because
it is very dear.
Gratitude is the music of the heart, when
its chords are swept by the breeze of kind
ness.
There is shoemaker 10 Lynn whose soul
is bound up in leather.
Nothing elevates us so much as the pres
ence Of spirit similar, yet superior, TO our
own
The lady who tried to reed by the light
of other days, subsequent took camphine
lamp.
Wanted--two heavy loads for a pair Of
drawers
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BY THE UNION LINE.
TO THE DAILY lNTELL5GLNt -R
OFFICE. CORNER WAITER AND MONROE srsvETs
CONGRESSIONAL.
MAsnINGTnN. MAJ

WASHINGTON, March Ia.
SENATE.-Mr. Crittenden commenced speech
on the Kansas bill. He referred to the rights
of the people to govern themselves, as great
principle, and applicable to the present circum-
stances. The President, he said, has RECON-
mended with unusual earneStneSs the admission
of Kansas under the Lecomptor Constitution
1t was Il question in his mind only of facts,
whether Lecompton comes with such authority
and sanction as to oblige us to recognize it as
the Constitution of Kansas. He thought it did
not. He continued to speak at great length
against the bill and the proposed admission.
Mr.. Crittcnden spoke IT length ON the Kan
sas question, declaring LecOmptOn was not the
constitution of the people, but Of the conven-
ton which formed it,
HcoSE.-Mr. Bryan advocated volunteers for
the frontiers of Texas, the regulars in that State
having been ordered to Utah lie should urge
the necessity of prompt action.
Mr.. Faulkner and PendletOn spoke.
Mr.. Bingham was opposed on oath, TO the
majority bill for Kansas, for its fulSitics. Dem
ocratS told AIOrmons they might regulate do
nestle institutions in their own way, and they
established polygamy. He wanted them to
start III the right directon-lct them first pass
a law prohibiting polygamy. Let all peaceful
remedies be first established lie thought, un-
der present circumst amces, the House would he
more in the line of its duty in prcferring arr
ticlcs Of Impeachment against the President for
high crimes and misdcanorS, rather than raising
five regiments to put under his control during
the recess of Congress,
MIR. Pendlcton spoke to the necessity of de-
fence OF our possessions against the Indians,
some OF whom are melted to war by the Nor
mons who are themselves in rebellion lie pro
ceedcd with the idea of acquisition of Cuba,
Central America Mexico, &c. He thought it
was the duty of the Government to demand
peremptorily from Spain indemnity for the past
and security for the future, and in failure 10
give it, to take Cuba.
Humphrey Marshall replied
Mr.. Giddings followed and Mr.. FarnswOrth
proposed an amendment that 50 much Of the
bill as provides for n mounted force in Texas,
shall not be put in effect in case she shall Sc
cede from, or maintain hostile attitude towards
the Union. Adjourned.
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NE Rirer-Thc river was rising rapidly
!SS'crlay, with twenty feet water in the chan
Ts'' The Altamont left last night FOR St. Louis
.0e Interchange and j, b. Ford are due today
:, c understand that the steamer Messenger,
~ r",'e fastened in the gorge at Browns Island,
.-lu 10 Keep ten or twelve men constantly en-
l E'oyed Tor two weeks in pumping her out. she
M lug sprung leak shortly after getting into
'S ~, ,s' She took out protest here
=, understand that some of the Pittsburgh
,,. ,'S are resoriing to the cutting under" sys-
ar'' III order TO supply themselves with freight
m nsy nave agreed to take Wheeling nails at a
bcsn lower lower rate than the Wheeling boats have
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q cLll.nae-rhe bright weather Of De past

:, cEloge-The bright weather of the past
,.,.ks the conviction that spring is fairly
nod and the full resumption of navigation,
T-. oroluced marked change in the business
,,.tofonr city The streets are crowded with
,iJcs Of all kinds, the doors of our business
,.rs., stand wide open, wares are displayed up
,te sidewalks, everybody seems to be in a
,,.-,, and instead of the lethargic don't-care-a-
,fsoosition which short time since char
.,,;zed the whole commercial community,
,,.-,are animated looks, lively movements, and
.,,flent expressions of prosperity in business
=, .osning season. Several merchants with
.boo, we have recently conversed, are of OPT
IN, that the spring trade never opened under
,or. favorable auspices. Most of our mer
liant. are now filing their commodious rooms
9Th new and desirable goods, in hopeful anti
nation thtt the sales will equal those of any
,.,vious season We think we shall all have
r.,,on to rejoice and be exceeding glad before
the season is over.
We fancy that the smoke from our large man
uf,snring establishments, pours out of the
bs,e stacks, with double quantity and vigor,
,b,tthc great wheels revolve with renewed rap
;lity. and that the clank of the whole machine
~ can be heard at greater distance.
@.@.>
.lSpeeimea Of tie Intense following
was picked up yesterday morning on Quincy
street. the lines were written upon gilt edged,
cloiierous sheet of letter paper, and inscribed
toll. o. n. They purport to be the spontaneous
offspring ola feeling young lady who signs her
self your own Ansy," but we think they are
western production:
You kissed mel Ny head had dropped low your breast,
with a feeling of shelter and Infinite rest;
While the holy emotion my tongue dared speak,
Flushed IN, like fame from my heart 10 my cheek.
Yanr arms h, IA me fast-0hi your bold,
Heart against heart in their passionate hold!
Your gi,nc SCENE drawing soul through my eyes,
Astir draws the mist from the to tn. skies.
And your lips chung mine till pray ed in bliss,
Ti.ymi.ht unclasp from that passionate kiss.
Womb you II your breast my shelter them
Ani il you here would you kiss again?
Ia the last line we beg leave, on behalf of l..
O y, to reply in the language of certain Hi
Gcraian who was asked if he would take a drink
Of ahiskey-"Wud a duck swim"
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81. Patriehs Dw-Ycsterday was St. Pat
dck's Day. The occasion was observed, as
usual, by the Catholic denomination. Some
time during Tuesday night, a miserable repre-
sentation Of the patron Saint, was nailed upon
The comb of the 2nd Ward Market House, and
considerable excitement was occasioncd in con-
sequence, when thcmorning dawned and expo
sel the caricature. An Irisluan expressed
great Indignation, sitting that he was born up
nthc same ground where St Patrick was bu-
rel. He clambored upon the house and reno
we'd the ciIgy.
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POSTER EMIT

Our facilities for POSTER PRINTING either plain or coll
Ored. cannot the city We prepared
kinds Posters Theatres Concerts, Merchants,
others, pTomptness cheaper rntes and better
than any other establishment in the city trial will
vince any fact.
All orders the country any kind printing will
prompt the
Our large well Papers, Cards. Inks,
etc, having purchased Cash. cities,
we feel that guarantee to
entire satisfaction regards neatncss accuracy
prOmptness with which their will be done.
mara-,ss DIV CAMPBELL NPDERMoT
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NEW YORK MARKET

MARCH lT.-Flour heavy, except Southern,
which is steady. Wheat firm at 81, lSal 20 for
Indiana red and 81 80 for Michigan white Corn
firm at Csc Tor white, and G7c for mixed Pork,
both mess prime, declined sc. Lard heavy at
8 3-4al0c. Whisky dull.