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Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Read and Reflect.
DR.. Cha's III. IO1er's Gard ID
the Inflicted of California.

TN approaching any new course Of systematic IN
j quiry there are certain points concerning when
the inquirer should always be careful to satisfy
himself He should comprehend distinctly what INC
subject of inquiry is--Health and Disease.
And we can form and fix in our minds clear
conception Of the state of Health we shall have 20
difficulty in understanding what is meant by pls-
ease. But beyond, not above these objects OF IN
vestigation of the human body. we have anotneI
and still nober end. IL is to lay before you III suga
plain terms that you cannot be mistaken anu "'''
know where to apply for relief. -
Iuse the word of ssdisease" generally, and De-
fore / speak of the signs of particular diseases II
will be proper to take general view OF symptoms
When person Is troubled or afflicted with dlsease'
which causes werkness of the back and linus
pain in the head, dimness of sight, loss of mascu-
lar power, palpitation of the heart, irratabilly'
nerv onsness, dyspepsia, arrangement of the elsvs
tive functions, general debility, symptoms OF eon-
sumption, and many Others which are better ca
planned than put on paper, and requires heuo" y.
Surgical Attention. it would be well ior 'hela " ~
inquire If thare Is physician who iscompesent; W
attend them and who understands the appilcaIIlyV w
OF medicine and whose SCIENTIFIC AIlaiN-
MENTS in his profession. aud whose age ana sA
perience entitle him to your confidence. Oohslee'
these things, DIR. Q. ii. TozEa has concluded W in
form you that are afflicted, advertising his pacc VI
business stating that he has been suecessiui pi'''
titioncr for over twenty-five years, and has
ATTENDED AND CURED HUNDREDS,
when they have been considered by other pnysi
clans, and have been pronounced by them pas.su pno
coyery. Therefore you can rely upon HIM " O,o ~
whom SECRECY and the utmost confidence eau "
placed. .m;o,od TO
DIR. @. H. T. would invite all that are aillie.Gu , "
call on him. and If he does not admnsierior ul;aa ,S
there will be no charge made Let no la'se sove
CIV prevent Won, but apply Immediately ana oS ,aoS
Yourself from the dreadful consequences VIZ" "n,
must follow those who neglect to receive a'''''
dance. 80, -, rear
DR.. c. H. Tozers Office is on Sixth street nI ri;s
the Bclvdere Hotel, between and stree's am. ,,n
rooms are so arranged that the Doctor can W
sultsd without the fear of molestation. ms
azss- Office hours, from in the morning u"'"
in the evening. -6& un
deco Fly 9th st. between & X, Sac.Ols'
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Read and Reflect.
DR.. Charles II. I0zer's Card
to the .AMicted.
QUICK CURES ANDLOw PRICES, AT THE
ESTABLISHED OFFICE SIXTH STRT,
BETWEEN J AND STREETS

ESTABLISHED OFFICE SIXTH STR'T
BETWEEN AND X STREETS.
DR. T0ZER returns his thanks to his numeror.
- patients for their patronage and would or.
brace this opportunity TO remind them that be con.
tinues toconsnlt those difficult cases of vlyypv
which have bailled the skin of some Of the most
celebrated physicians Of the age, and upon which
he has neuer failed TO perform a radical cure
DIR. Tozer's reputation as a Physician stands nm
equaed. His exclusive attention to Diseases of ba
Gento Urinary Organs for so many years, renders
him perfect master Of Syphilitic Diseases.
The large number of aggravated cases that ho
has perfectly cured after they have been given nm
by many others. is the only proof that Physician
requires of his ability.
Dr. Tozer would state that he can cure all cases
of varieties of the disease, no matter how long
standing Of what pogress the disease has made
every patient can rely upon cure.
Dr. Tozer has, it is well known, taken patients
from the very verge Of the grave. and RESTORED
THEM TO PERFECT HEALTH. He further
states that he deems il sufficient TO attract the at
tention of those who might need the services Of
physician in ALL cases. not particularly those emu
merated in the advertisement, expecting that they
would test my merits as practitioner and the re-
suit of my practice has been thus far satisfactory to
my patients and myself. Nor do deem it ncces
sary to fill columns of the newspapers wthiulsome
empiric and bombastic advertisements, protesting
my ability TO neal all uiseaHes ues Is ncf TO- Tor 70
do that must be something more than man but to
give those that are afflicted with VENEREAL
CHRONIC, and other diseases, to understand from
long experience, am fully competent to treat them
successfully.
My regard for the dignity Of the medical profes-
sion to which have the honor to belong, deters me
from committing any act savoring of rank quack-
cry, and regard for my own dignity would prevent
my placing myself on a par with quacks and nos
trum yenders of the present age.
| offer no genuine or fraudulent certificates or
pufs of my superior qualifcationsas practitioner,
neither do assume to myself medical honors to
which am not entitled, but merely ask those who
are diseased to read the different advertisements
relating to the cure of private diseases, and judge
for themselves where to apply for relief (My
rooms are so arranged that can be consulted in
privacy at all hours of the day, from O'Clock in
the morning until in the evening.
gsD- Persons with Chronic Diarrhea. Dysenlory,
Local Weakness, Nervous Debility, Low Spirits,
Lassitude, Weakness Of the Limbs and Back, lndls-
position, Loss of Memory, Aversion to Society,
Love of Solitude, Timidity, Selfdistrust Dizziness
Headache, Pains in the Side, Affection Of the Eyes,
Pimples on the Face, Sexual and other Infrmaiies
in Man, &c, viii find it important to consult Dr..
CHARLES II TozEn at his office, Sixth street, be-
tween and X Sacramento. ~6iH
G. Ii. TOZER, NJ. D.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Spanglc Il Gaver,s Restaurant
On the Plaza.
VOLC4.NO.

VIE nnders gned, having resumed business at the
l. Old Stand, will be happy to see all of their old
customers and as many new ones as may have oc-
casion to visit Volcano. The establishment has
been thoroughly renovated, and the substantials
and delicaces of the season are served up in a
manner unsurpassed either here or elsewhere.
MEALS served up shot and smoking,- may be
had at all hours Of the day or night
B0ARDERS are charged only Eight Dollars per
week. .Eso- A Lodging Department has been ad-
ded, and furnished with new and clean beds.
Duly thankful for the very liberal patronage for
merly bestowed upon them, they respectfully rep
resent that they now better prepared than eyer
before to accommodate ther friends and the public.
Give us call, and you will find everything to
your satisfaction.
SPANGLE a. GAVER.
jy 20 4Otf
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Aaucduct CITY Saw MINI.

TNHE undersigned would respectfully remind the
4 public that they have constantly on hand, at
their Saw Mill in Aqueduct City,
Every Variety of Lumber!
Which they viii dispose Of at as low rates as the
same quality can be procured at any other mill in
the county. The attention Of those requiring lum-
her for Building, Fencing, Fluming, or other pur-
poses, is respectfully solicited.
Orders for any description of Lumber will be
and faithfully hlled szs- Lumber in ex
change for CASH, Barley, Hay, Horses, Cattle or
Mules
j. r. JOHNSON & co.
may Ii 30-6m
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
RAILROAD LINE!!
For Sacramento, via. Folsom.

GTM On and after the Sd day OF
xaIFss1r April, 1857, Hamilton Il Co.
sxsz-Ezxsz~SSacssw will run Daily Line of Stages
from Folsom, via Prairie City, Michigan Bar, Ar
kansas Diggings, Forest Home, Willow Springs,
Drytown, Amador and Sutter, to Jackson Also, a
branch line, connecting with the above at the Cen
tral House. to Fiddletown. Leaving Folsom on the
arrival of the morning train from Sacramento, and
arriving at jackson and Fiddletown same day
Leaving jackson and Fiddletown same day at 8, A.
NJ, and arriving at Folsom in time for the IL o'c'k
NJ train, by which passengers will arrive in Sacra-
mento at a quarter past pm.
Through tickets for jackson and Fiddletown, or
intermediate places can be obtained at the Crescent
City Hotel, street, between Sd and 4th; Orc Ho-
tel street, between I'd and 3d. and at the Nation
al Hotel, between LIST and I'd streets, on K-and ut
the Railroad Depot
n. b. Persons booking their names will be call
ed for in any part Of the city, and will be taken to
the cars Free Of Charge.
The cars leave the depot corner of Sd and r
streets at halfpast o'clock, A. NJ
HAMILTON, COUCH & HILL.
ct3o 50-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Union House,

SUFFER- CREEK, .4H.fDOR CO.. GIL,
c. ID. BURLES0N, Proprietor.
FT'HE proprietor takes pleasure in announcing to
l. the public that he has again taken the man
agement of his house, and hopes by strict atten-
ton to business, and an earnest desire to please to
merit share of public patronage.
The house has been thoroughly renovated newly
furnished and several rooms added, making the ac-
commodatons as good as at any house in this sec
tion of the county.
The Table will at all times be supplied with the
best the market affords, and the Bar is always furn
lshed with the choicest brands of Wines, Liquors
and Cigars
Gire me call
c. ID. BURLESON.
may 80 32-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Mountain Pride Tlouring Mills

TINE present proprietors of the above named
l. mill having reiitted and made extensive inn
provoments in the mill formerly known as the lone
City Steam Mill, now designate il as 1.-The Noun
tain Pride Mill.'
This mill is now manufacturing flour second to
none in the State. II has the latest and most APP
proved machinery for cleaning grain, and all the
facilities for doing custom work with dispatch.
II is the place for cash market for good wheat.
good stock of extra Family Flour, also second
third and furth qualities at corresponding prices;
Self Rising Flour fresh Corn Meal: Ground Barley
Mixed Feed Brown Shorts and Midlings always on
hand at the lowest market prices. The attention
of the trade is particularly solicited.
Wm Ii. HARR0N q co.
sen 46-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Wines and Liquors of ali kinds
News Depot and Pony Express

sdic All pTluClpal East
,ss2se a.,x< ,<r ss-zsz< ern and European Papers,
SsE%-a-zs<w Magazines. Periodicals, Re
views, &c, &c. Among which will be the follow
ing:
New York City Herald, Tribune, Ledg-
er, Police Gazette.
Boston--Journal, Traveller, Pilot.
Louisville Journal and Democrat; Phila-
delphia Ledger, Dollar Newspaper, and Sat
urday Evening Post; Missouri Republican
aud Democrat; New Orleans True Delta and
Picayune; Ballou's Pictorial; London News
and Times; the New York La Cronica, &c.
In addition to the above valuable and interest
ing Journals, all the California Daily and Weekly
Papers are received and delivered TO those who
wish them at their residences at reasonable rates
and without delay.
A DAILY EXPRESS
will also be run to the principal Mining Camps in
this county. Letters, Papers, Packages, &c. ar
rivingn jackson for any person residing in SCOTS
vile, Bate City, Iowa Flat, Spanish Flat Slabtown
Clinton, Pine Grove, Grass Vally, Aqueduct City,
and the adjoining mining camps, will be carried to
their door.
ANY packages for transportation and other busi-
ness entrusted TO his care will be faithfully and
promptly attended to.
BY close attention to business, energy and per-
severance he hopes to deserve and receive the sup
port of the public. gszs~ Office and Depot at the
Miners Drug Store, corner of Main and Water sts
g. w. BROWNE
jackson, Nov I, 1851.
nov 3-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
=. Page, Nj. d.,
COvert's sun and Water Proof
Paint.

COvERT Il co. are prepared to furnish to the
Otradc and consumers, superior article Of Paint
for Houses and Roofs. 1t is warranted a superior
article, and can be furnished either dry ground
in oil, or in packages, in quantities to suit. The
color ground in oil is beautiful dark stone, and
will stand fire and water better than any Paint
manufactured. II is California manufacture, and
can be furnished at nearly one-haf the cost Of an
imported article.
N. b. A superior article of PUTTY, OF our own
make, for sale cheap, either in bulk or bladders.
COVERT & CO.,
Bark damon, foot Of st.. Sacramento
oct IL 52-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
WEEKLY LEDGER.

[THE bridge of Sighs' alone, would have rem
dered the name and pen of Thomas Hood immor-
tai However neglected in his day and generation;
however poor and needy among his own people and
his own kin; that matchless poem of itself would
rescue his memory from oblivion through all time.
The following tribute to Hood, by an American
and the son of sgner of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, is excellent imitation of the bridge
of Sghs," and is in all respects gem worthy to
be preserved ]-Eps.
70 the Memory of Hood, and his Bridge
of Sighs"
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Young America Saloon.

Main, nearly opposite The foot Of Court street.
rINHIS saloon is situatedon Broadway, three doors
j. from Water street, in the most pleasant loca-
tion in jackson. The Saloon is large, airy and
at all times cool and the BAR is furnished with the
BEST WINES AND LIQUORS that the country Affords
Fancy Ice Drinks gotten up In the best possible
style. CIGAEs of the best brands and flavor that
can be procured in San Francisco, kept constantly
on hand.
TWO OF THE BEST Marble BED
BILLIARD in the State are kept in this saloon
for the accommodation of those who desire to amuse
themselves in this pleasant exercise.
Among other important articles not usually found
in the Saloons of California, are the following
leading journals of the United States and Europe
which are kept expressly for the customers of the
YOUNG AMERICA SALOON.
illustrated Lon N. Y. Herald; Cal Chronicle;
don News n Y. Tribune; Alta California;
Bells Life in N 0. Delta; Sacramento city
London; Mo. Republican,; Union;
London Punch; Echo due Pa State Journal,
Ballou's Picto- cifc; Volcano Ledger
rial; Spirit Of the Amador Senti-
Boston Journal; Age; mel.
In addition to the above papers the proprietor
keeps n general assortment of Historical Works
and Magazines.
The undersigned invites his friends and the pub
lie generally to give him CALL and evil promise
to give them the best in town.
GEO. S. STEVENS, Proprietor.
apr 25 27-tf
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

Frequenters of concerts, who are in the
habit OF beating time with their feet, are
about to petition the Legislature for the re-
peal of the stamp act
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

If You desire to enjoy life, avoid unpunctu-
al people. They impede business, andpoison
pleasure. Make it your rule not only TO be
punctua but little beforehand
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
YOUNG AMERICA SALOON.
Union Livery stable.

Near the Union Hotel Main Street, Jackson.
"2-40 on the Shelln
m The undersigned would respectfully in
En form the public that he has just completed
IN his Fire-Proof Livery Stable, on Main
street opposite the old fremont House, where good
Horses and easy Bugges can be had at the shortest
notice, and on reasonable terms.
Nse Horses kept by the Day, Week or Month.
The undersigned returns thanks for past patron
age, and solcits a continuance.
JOMN MCKAY.
27 ms-93
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

A traveller in Africa says that he met one
king who had eleven wives, all of whom were
weighed monthly; the one that weighed most
being invariably installed boss of the house
hold until the time of the next weighing
Queer folks.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Paper Warehouse.

EdptF warehouse.
ID. S. LORD,
Late ID. s. Lord & Co.
HAVING re-opened at lO4 Clay street, would
i l. be pleased 10 see his former customers at his
new store. where he offers for sale at LOW PRICES
a new and well selected stock of
Printing Paper;
Manila
Hardware
Letter, Cap and Bill Paper;
Stationery; Blank Books;
Playing Cards. aud
Printers Goods.
All orders promptly filed at The lowest rates.
ID. S. LORD,
100 Clay street, between battery and sansome.
oct l7-52,lw San Francisco.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
UNION HOTEL.


,.,2s, The Proprietors of this old and well known
I',,n8 establishment would respectfully announce
llliM to the public that they have renovated aud
materially
ENLARGED THEIR BUILDING,
and added number of entirely new beds and rooms
for the accommodation Of those who may favor them
with a call. Their
TABLE
will be furnished in good style any in the vi
cinity and at prices that cannot but suit As they
have established the CASH SYSTEM, they can
afford to do business fair terms as any Hotel
in the mountains.
This being the Office and station Of the California
Stage Company, their Agent will ever be ready to
attend to passengers for all parts OF the State.
S. S. HARTRUM, -
j. WAGSTAFF, iropr TO-
Union Stable.
Connected with the Union Hotel is the Union sta
BILE, capable of accommodating fifty horses in good
style.
dec 20 l0-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

Ingrattude is crime so shameful that
there was never yet one found that would ac-
knowledge himself guilty of it,
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
5. III. MARLETTE,

Genius makes many enemies, but it make
sure friends-friends who forgive much, who
endure long, who exact little.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

Good nature is more agreeable in conver-
sation than wit, and gives certain air to the
countenance, which is more amiable than
beautv
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

Pompey says he has worked for man who
raised his wages so high that he couldn't
reach them once in two years.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
New York Ranch Hotel.

New York Ranch Hotel.
\ 80. A THIS well know Tavern Stand, five
SKA .zHmiles from jackson, on the main road
MC3NIf to Volcano, has been re-opened by its
S4lUlE old proprietor and will be kept as a
Hyx< first-elass house. The accommodations
~-ksS4s<~-<~her for TRANSFERS are OF the best
kind, and every attention win be paid to teams
stopping at this house.
The Bar is supplied with the best of Liquors,
and the Table will always be provided with as
good acticles as the season affords.
Travellers and others will find II to their advan-
tage and comfort to stop al this house.
c. Y. HAMMOND.
sep 26 49-Sm
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

The Japanese are fond of eggs; they boil
them hard, and eat them at desert, like fruit,
frequently with oranges.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

We like the man who never forgot to thanl
Heaven for his wife, his fireplace and biz
wood-pie.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Louisiana Hotel.
L.. II. Fishers
ADVERTISING AGENCY,

L.. n. El>ucr's
ADVERTISING AGENCY,
San Francisco, No. lala Wash
/-E SM ington street, up stairs, nearly
'sss2eAs.e opposite Maguire's opera house.
L. p. FISHER is the authorized Agent of the
Weekly Ledger, Jackson.
Sacramento Union;
Marysvile Herald;
San Joaquin Republican, Stockton
Pacific Methodist Stockton;
Sonora Herald;
Nevada Journal;
Grass Valley Telegraph;
Red Bluffs Beacon;
Columbia Gazette;
Toulumne Courier, Columbia;
Mountain Democrat, Placervillei
Empire County Aargus,
Caiaveras Chronicle, Mokelumne Hill;
Shasta Courier;
Mariposa Gazette
Yreka Weekly Union;
Trinity Journal, Weaveryille;
San Jose Telegraph;
Sonoma County Journal;
Folsom Dispatch;
California Mining Journal;
Los Angles Star;
Santa Barbara Gazette;
San Diego Herald;
Alameda County Gazette
Placer Courier, Yankee Jim's;
Napa County Reporters
Sierra Democrat; Downeville;
Humboldt Times; Union;
Oregonan, Portland;
Oregon Statesman, Salem;
Pacific Christian Advocate, Salem;
Jacksonville Herald, Oregon Territory;
Pioneer and Democrat, Olympia, w. t.;
Washington Republican, Steilacoom;
Polynesian, Honaiulu, S. J.;
Pacific Commercial Advertiser Honalulu, S. l.
Mexican Extraordinary, City of Mexico;
Hongkong Register.
Advertising IN The Atlantic States.
l.. =. i. has now completed his arrangements for
the forwarding Of advertisements to all the prnci
pal largest circulating Journals and Newspapers
published in the Atlantic States.
A fire opportunity is here offered to those who
wish to advertise in any part Of the Union. of do
ing so at the lowest rates. and in prompt and sat
islactory manner
aug % 4fU
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Michael Phenan,s

IMPROVED BILLIARD TABLES &
CUSHIONS,
DATENTED February 10th, 1851. These Tables
| combine the incest mathematical accuracy of
workmanship, with elegance of design, and possess
all the qualities that are esteemed by scientific
players. The Cushions are of superior correctness
and are lower than any Others made, and so con-
structed to prevent all jumping of the balls.--
All articles connected with Billiards at the lowest
cash prices.
JUST PUBLISHED-The "Game of Billiards, =
by Michael Phelan. Price $3.50.
NJ. Il. HUGHES, Sole Agent,
$50 jackson ST., next to International Hotel, San
Francisco.
dec IS Ism
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

Leyity is often less foolish, and gravity less
wise, than either Of them appear.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

He who takes pleasure in evil reports will
s5on become an evil speaker
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

A great many drop tear at the door oi
poverty, when they should drop sixpence.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

The old maid who did not love scandal or
hate young girls, has been justly rewarded
with husband.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

He who swels in prosperity will be sure to
brink in adversely.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

Eating ones meat with silver fork while
the butchers bill has not been paid, is called
genteel
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Wines and Liquors, all Varietic,

And other articles too numerous to mention.
Is- These goods are ALI. FRESH, and have
been selected with the greatest care. Having pur-
chased under the most favorable circumstances, |
shall be enabled to sell goods Lotcer than erer
before offered in this Market. Call and examine
for yourselves w. L. McKIMM
jackson Oct. 8. 1857. oct3-50-3m
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

He is the best gentleman who is the son
of his own deserts.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16
Of Siglis.
nY sAMrEL Rrsn.

ID "a M r IL NJ h'
Zone more unfortunate
Gifted and great;
Never importunate
With his sad fate;
One unrequited
Gone to his doom,
Whose wit hath ignited,
And long shall keep lighted,
The lamp on his tomb.
Think of him gloriously,
Warm-hearted man;
For pathos or pleasantly
First in the van;
Judge him consciously,
Blame him, defamc him
Then, If you cant
Think of him tenderIy,
With PHYS touch
Living so 'slenderly,"
Giving so much.
Thoughts Tor man s preference,
Oft happy reference
Left for the young;
Left for the sold ones,''
Lines for untold ones
Bonntiful Poet, be honored and sungl
England's "keen vision"
Long in the dark,
And ''rightful decision
Bitter the mark,)
Made him live poorly,
Suffering surely
Sorrow and pain;
Misery lifting the latch of his dome
Health and hopes heeting,
Manfully meeting
Peace nor security,
Naught left but purity
Is In his hard home.
England relenting,
Too late repenting
Neglect for the while,
Her sunshine astray
Till his life passed away,
Has nwoke 10 his worth,
His marvellous mirtb,
And calls him her own,
When laid in the earth.
To the broken-down door,
And the pangs Of the poor,
A friend and brother,
Sympathy reaching,
Charity teaching
To love one another.
He who of woman
With holiest tie,
Could paint her sweet beauty
In loveliest dye,
Or think Of her frailties
With gentlest sigh;
Who, scorning clod fashion
With bravest compassion,
Could tell of her helpless.
"Her evil behavior
And through rashness or guilt,
To forgiveness hilt
Cast "her sins on her Saviour"
Calm be his rest,
And his memory blest.
NEsr CHESTER, Pa, 1857.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-01-16

Some people are unwisely liberal, and
delight more to give presents than pay debts.