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Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
The Campaign.

We have already expressed our views as to
the proper course for the Democracy to pur
sue in the coming campaign. We do not be-
leve that they should divide upon the Kan
sas question, and we shall oppose, to the ex-
tent Of our ability, oil who attempt to make
that issue.
1t is true, that few very foolish journals,
some of them considering themselves "lead-
ers," have labored to create Douglas-Bu-
chanan issue; but the masses Of the Democ-
racy-who may properly be styled the SOW
sreigns of the party-have been we'll deter
mined from the first that they will not be led
astray by agitators
Democrats are not slaves to men-they do
not consider it their duty to obey the dicta-
ton of individuals they are governed by
the time-honored and undying principles Of
the party Hence it is that Democracy new
er changes
We believe that in Amador county, at
least, the Convention will be harmonious
That the rank aud file of the Democracy of
our county have differed as to the propriety
Of admitting or refusing to admit Kansas un-
der the Lecompton Constitution, there is not
doubt; yet they do not and aOiH not quarrei
pith each other on account of that difference
of opinion.
The country Democratic press, we think,
have efIectually Settled" the puny efforts Of
city Democratic journals to create an insane
issue upon this Kansas question. One reason
why we think so is this: one city (capitol)
newspaper, now comes out aud breaches bar.
mouy, and asks both wings" to join hands
This same city journal has heretofore "read
out of the party all who did not believe
with it eraetly; but noaD, finding itself in al
uncomfortable 6x it comes out and proclaim
that it has al,edys been in favor OF harmon,
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Democratic State Convention.

At meeting of the Democratic Central Com
mittee, held in Sacramento on the 10th Of May,
1858, the following resolutions were adopted:
RESOLVED, That the next Democratic State Con-
yention be held in the city of Sacramento, on We'd
neslay, the 4th day Of August next, and that the
basis of representation be as follows, viz One
delegate at large from each county, and one dele
gate for every two hundred Democratic votes cast
at the last general election for any Democratic
candidate on the State ticket nominated by the
Democratic party exclusively, and one delegate for
every fraction Of one hundred or more votes cast
for such Democratic candidate.
RESOLVED, BY the Central Committee, that II Is
recommended that the Democracy in the different
counties meet on the Goth day of July next for the
purpose of electing delegates to the State Conven-
tion.
The Democracy of the State of California are
hereby notified that State Convention win be held
in the city of Sacramento, on Wednesday the 4th
day of August. 1858, and that the apportionment
of representation therein, settled upon by the
State Central Committee, is as follows:
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Death of Mr.. Bonton.

Another great man has fallen. THOMAS
ii ART BENTON died in Washington April 10th.
He had reached the age of sventy-sx, and his
biography will fill large space in the history
OF our country for the period of half CEN
tury Col Benton completed his great ma
tional work, (Which will be the acknowledged
history of the Government during the period
of which it treats, up to the passage Of the
compromise measures Of 1850. The last
portion of his work was whispered in the ear
of his daughter, and by her repeated to an
amanucnsis.
Thus has passed away another of the great
statesmen in whose hands were chiefly held
the destinies Of this nation for long series
Of years. Col Benton, full of years aud full
of honors, follows Calhoun, Clay Webster
and Jackson. Cass, Buchanan and Van Bu-
rem are all that survive of those who may be
said to have been strictly contemporaneous,
and they too will soon be numbered among
the dead.
A nation-not party or sect-mourns
the loss of such men as Benton. With their
death, passes away all that bitterness and
acrimony which party spirit and antagonistic
political principles may have engendered in
their life time. 1t is only remembered that
they were intellectual giants, that they we're
patriots, and that they spent their lives in the
honorable service of their country. He
would be more than man who did not commit
some errors in the course of long public and
political career, and less than man who did
not meet with more or less Of bitter opposi-
ton
Col. Benton was the most industrious man
Of his day, and it was fortunate for his coun-
try that up to the hour of his death his mem
ory was unimpaired. This enabled him to be-
queath the rich legacy which his works will
prove. No other man could have complied
them.
The remains OF the illustrous deceased
were conveyed to st. Louis for burial
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22

In the matter of the verbal dem.,,
Briggs to withdraw the above bill no y u'
unanimously rejected the demand. on Tho ,,rD
that 1t had been acted upon and was the pro,,o.,
of the Board for the use Of the county. F''Y '
.amador County
To R. VI. Briggs, y.
For defending Fousin, Chou Yee. Conn c.
and Coon You, at the February Te,n
1858, of the District Court, for Amadn.
County, under indictment for the murder
OF NJ V. b. Griswold-I having been ar
pointed by the Court to defend said nar
", ce, s.vv eaon' s4OO 90
r. NJ Briggs being duly sworn, saws tho
ed account is true and correct; that tho AMI a''ieS
as therein set forth were performed by hin,
der OF the Hon O. Nj. Creaner, Judge of bo' or or
judicial District, in and for said county and ,
no part oi SAID sum set forth in said acconnt h
ever been paid TO this date R.M BRICGsS mas
Sworn and subscribed to before me, this An a.
oi May a. D. 1900. HIS. HATCH, CLERK
Ordered, that the above account be unaniroo~.,
rejected, on the grounds
lst That bill for the same services HI,
offered and acted upon. ''SN
I'd. That there is no law authorizing the Roar,
TO allow counsel fees in defending criminals
Sd. Because we believe an attorney is an oa
Of the Court, and compelled to obey the order. .e
the Court, in such cases without comnenso,;on
1.-THE other proceedings of the Board were or
character that would be uninterestinv IN tho ,,.,
lic.l
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Job Printing.

We are prepared to do all kinds of Job Printing
at this Office in good style as 1t can be done in
the State; and to substatate this we have only to
point to the work we have heretofore done. We
will do work as cheap as il can be done In this part
Of the State. and in better style. Send in your or
ders, and if do not give perfect satisfaction we
will make no charge.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Sherif',s Sale.

DY virtue OF an execution TO me directed, issued
ID out of the District Court Of the 9th Judicial
District, in and for Amador county and State of
California, on Judgment rendered therein on the
29th day of October, 1856, in favor of X. NJ Briggs
aad S. B. Axtell and against G.. W. Tibbtts for the
sum of one thousand dollars. debt, with interest
on the said sum of $1,000 from the first day Of No
vember, 1885, at the rate OF 3 per cent. per month
together with $50 costs Of suit and accruing costs
which said Judgment is subject TO credit of slg6
IL, interest money paid; also, the further sum Of
500 paid December 18th, 1856, have levied upon
and seized and will expose to public sale On sat
urday, the 2fth day of April, A. D.
1868, at o'clock, p. NJ, at the door of the court
house, in the town Of Jackson Amador county
all the right, title and interest Of the defendant
q. W. Tibbtts of in ard the following described
lands and premises situated in township NO h'e
Amador county and State of California, ana
known as the Possum Bar Ranch, bounded as loi-
lows, to-wit beginning at the lower end OF Pos,
sum Bar on the Costumes river, at the Junction ol
the fence now there and the Prairie Ditch thehce
up said ditch 10 large ledge of rocks at the low,
er end of Rich Bar; thence due north to libDile
Ditch; thence down the last said ditch to WheIc
the fence crosses; thence down said fence to Tue
place of beginning. containing about hity acre
more or less together with all the plants aud 'ec'
in the nursery thereon and all the tenemen's uei.
editaments snd appurtenances thereunto oeloHs'"a
or in anywse appertainng
Dated, Jackson, April Sd, 1888.
w. j. PAUGH,
Sheriff Of Amador CO.. Ca'
2i-Iw
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Notice

rs hereby given that every person has," " Jonathan
demands or claims against the es'a'e re.ent the
same 10 the und crsigned at his Office in DyOSh gyooh,
or the Clerks Office in Jackson within nands Yen or
from the date hereof, or such debts, ueo' owing
claims will be forever barred. fersol5 aIs imme,
debts to said estate are requested 70 n'id 'i@ned
date payment OF the same 10 the qnas,iia q,is admir-
jackson, May is, 1858. sO4u
may Is
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Notice

is hereby given that every person ma na' If Gideon
i demands or claims against the esaa, so, the same
to nssS n: assSasS anssaneS at 5''es e. se in from
Clerks Office Ia Jackson. within ten 3ons or claim.
the date hereof, or such debts, demands jeb,s t.
will be forever barred. Persons oM.lsaiate OWN pay
said estate are requested to make il,''"'
ment of the same to the underslgneu,, admir-.
J.B KING. Public A'''
jackson, May 10, 1858. g0l0
may IL
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
CANDIDATES..

announcements under this head 10 con,,n.
until the meeting of the County Convention ,ugg .,,
he made for s5-invariably In advance. This rrIa
will not be departed from "'' rue
Assessor.
Announce the name Of A. LEONARD as n can
aidate for the Office of County Assessor subject to
the decision of the Democratic Co. Convention
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Money! Money n!

@R If ever there was time when we needed
money, it is just at this time. We have demands
to meet, and unless those indebted us come to our
assistance, we don't know how they are to be met.
We hope those of our patrons who are in arrears
will act promptly
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Advertising.

The LEDGER now has the largest circulation Of
any paper in this section of the country, and con-
sequenty offers greater advantages to advertisers
Merchants aud others would do we'll to avail them.
selves Of the benefit Of our columns
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Railroad House,
DRYTowN,
Amador county, Cal.

SAWYER & ALvEREz, Proprietors.
T'HIS HOTEL is kept in the finest style, with the
l. best chambers, the best beds, the best fare aud
the best accommodations in Amador county. The
proprietors always in attendance, and superin-
tend all the appointments Of the hotel
Adjoining the hotel is the RAILROAD HALL
43 x 33 feet-the best finished hall in the county
with two dressing rooms, each ~ =, IL feet. This
FALL is given FREE to all Theatrical companies
exhibitions, &c. Write to
SAWYER 4 ALvEREz,
Drytown, Amador county. Cal
NAV 20 Stiff
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
" Brother CRArroRD,n as ioeum tsnsns

"BRorHER CRAFFoRD," as ioeum tsnsns,
presided over neishboring contemporary last
week. Craford," barring the length OF
his leaders," made mighty good paper
If time and space permitted we should be
pleased to take issue with him upon various
little matters; but seeing that 'it is as It is,
he will have to be allowed to slide"
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22

JERRY SULLIVAN, the king Of newspaper
dealers. has again placed us under obligations
for full files Of Atlantic papers, brought by
the last steamer Do SO more, Jerry, and we
will ever pray.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22

To Wells, Fargo L. Co. and the Alta We
are indebted for Express favors during thu
past week.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22

VINO BuYEs Two splendid slate-bed
billiard tables, and a complete set Of bar fix.
lures, are offered for sale--cheap. Apply
to A. O. Brown.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22

Mr. GEo. SMITH, Of the Drytown Opposi-
ton Stage will please accept our thanks for
fayors.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Notice

Is hereby given that the above sale IS pS,,Ik ocIock
until the 18th day Of May, A. D. lsSs a. .,S S''''
pm. W. ]. PAUGH, Sefn,, Una
ByA.B. ANDREWS, Under Sa'r'''
Jackson May Is, 1858. sl.w
may 22
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22

CALIFORNIA MINsrRELs. = This talented
troupe Of Ethiopian Singers will open the
theatre this evening, for one night only, and
every lover of this kind Of amusement may
calculate that he or she has rich treat in
store The company is composed Of some Of
the best performers in the State. and we are
satisfied they will not fail to please all who
may attend Lew Rattler is certainly the
best ridiculous "nigger" we ever saw on the
stage, and the Others, in their respective
lines are equally good Don't fail to go and
see the Minstrels
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Notice

Is hereby given that the above sale is 0
i'll Saturday the 18th day of May, A. D. 1890 -
WI. PAUGH, Sheriff,
A. b. ANDREWS, uunder shslp,. sa,.
NAV
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
An Old Democrats Opinion.

The following is an extract from private
letter to the Editors of this paper, but we
take the liberty of publishing it, and do not
deem that we ever need to ask the writer's
pardon
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22

In JAIL-There are eight persons now
confined in our jail one for murder, four for
burgalery and robbery, one for robbing
sluices, one for drawing deadly weapon, and
one for wife whipping.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22

"MASIFEsT DEsrIsY.n-Wm. Frank Stew
art, author of the Last Of the Fillibusters, "
and editor of the Placerville Iadsx, has been
caught in Muse that it will be rather diff
cult for him to get out of:
MARRIED-In III Dorado, on Sunday, May 22d,
1858, Capt wx FRANK STEWART and Mrs. ELIZA
BETH Muse.
We congratulate you, Frank, aud hope
that domestic cares may prove more congo.
nial to your nature than marching through
the prickley pears of Nicaragua. It's "Man-
ifest Destiny" Frank.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
DRyrowN, May 10th 1858

DRyTowN, May 18th 1893.
Gentlemen: am more than pleased ! am
delighted, with your article of last week,
headed State Convention" Most cordially
do join you in the hope that there will be
harmony, and that the Douglas Buchanan
difficulty will not be allowed to in any way
affect the Convention. i regard the difficult
ty between the gentlemen named as more of
a personal than national or political affair,
and cannot conceive that the Democracy
should for ali instant think of dividing upon
it,
Some that are called leading Democratic
papers in our State, (simply because of the
location of said papers,, have been very
fierce on this question, ard talk about read
ing OUT all who do not follow their mmac
ulate dctation These same leading pa
pcrs however, have made veritable donkeys
Of themselves, as they will in due time fine
out ! am, gentleman, an old Democrat, and
believe with Mr. Buchanan on the Kansa:
issue; but then know many other old Dem
ocrats who differ with me- 1t is mere diff
ference of opinion and while l am entitled
to mine they are entitled to theirs.
Let the Democracy remain united. Let
them not harken to the advice of the yabid
organs" of Sacramento and San Francisco
and let them be not disturbed by the willy
manoeuvres of such Abolition prints as the
Sacramento Union.
One word more, and then i will give yor
little private gossip. What good to the
party, to the State or to the nation, could
result from a split of the Democratic party
in California upon the Kansas question
Can you answer the question, or can anybody
else? In any event, Congress will un
doubtedly settle the matter before we coul(
have any other voice than that which is al
ready given by our Senator's and Represep
tatives at Washington-that voice being, by
theby, a stand-of
Business about as usual here--we all hav,
enough to eat, drink and wear, and can "la,
up little besides Yours, &c.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22

ANOTHER Brick -Messrs. Bruno, italian
merchants in this place, are erecting fire.
proof brick store on Water street. This
will be an ornament to that part of the town,
and speaks well for the success Of these gen.
tlemen. We hope to be able to chronicle
other enterprises OF a similar kind, soon.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Democratic County Central Commite

The members of the Democratic Central Com
mittee of Amador county are requested to meet in
JACKSON at I2 o'clock NJ, on Thursday, the 10th
day of June, 1858. As business of the utmost i'm
portance will be transacted il is expected that the
attendance will be full. r. G. JOHNSON,
Chairman.
j B. KING. Secretary.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
NEW THIS WEEK
JACKSON THEATRE.
The California MinstreIs.
Late Of the San Francisco Meodeou.
Saturday Evening, May 22d, Is5s.


rT'HE Troupe consists of Six Talented Perform.
l. crs, giving a combination of talent upslr
passable both in refinement and versatility. And
acknowledged by the public and press to be second
to no troupe on this coast
ADMISSI0N.-Boxcs,s 81; Pit, so cents.
may % 3I-lw
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22

LANcHA PLASA-This is one of the best
camps in this section of the State Times
are better there now than for some time past;
according population, there are few, If any,
camps that can boast of an equal amount OF
ready cash. The boys always have it 'about
their clothes" and spend it freely with their
friends and guests as visit to Tom Loves
saloon at any time will amply testify. Go
there--inquire for the Steubcnville Boys,
aud you will be call hunk !" their name is
almost legion and they have rohOie legion Of
friends.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22

SrRAwBERRIEs. - Mr.. s. s. Hartrum will
please accept our thanks for several baskets
Of delicious strawberries, grown in his gar
den at Volcano They were the largest and
finest we have seen this season. Mr.. II. dis
posed of large quantity in this place last
Thursday, and he informs us that he has
"plenty more Of the same sort left' and that
will paw our town another visit soon.
BAD RoAD.-We have been requested to
call the attention of the proper officer to the
condition Of the road between this place and
Cooper's Mill. 1t is in wretched condition
and should be put in immediate repair If there
are funds to do it with. We are informed
that it will not require very great outlay
to make this an excellent road.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Frazer River.

| from u. w. COOK, formerly citlzen OF this
county. The letter is dated
BELLINeHAM BAY, w. I.
May 7, 1858.
FRIEND HEDGEs:-I started once for the
gold mines on Frazer River. ! went as far
as Fort Langley, and found the river rising
very rapidly, and it was almost impossible to
get to the mines, so came to this place and
shall stay here until July, when / will again
start There is undoubtedly, an immense
gold region there, and it is very rich. Men
are making IS per day, and this is the lowest
any man makes with the common rocker
am now working at my trade in the city
of Whatcom. There seems to be quite a
stir around this place. Two hundred men
have arrived here on their way to the mines.
They go from this place in canoes
The citizens Of Whatcom are making q
trail through to the mines-shortening the
distance one half.
am satisfied in my own mind that these
mines are as good as any ever were in Cali
fornia. | have seen quite a lot of the dust.
Yours, G. W. COOK.
SUMNER FIeHrs.-Last Monday afternoon,
the summer fights opened with brisk busi-
ness The first transaction occurred in Chi
natown, between a Chinaman and white
man, in which John came off second best and
with a bloody head. The white man was ar
rested, after considerable difficulty, and taken
before Justice Smith who held him to bail
for his appearance next morning, lie then
left the Office, went down town, and in few
minutes was in another "muss" and in a very
few moments more was in jail. The next day
he was fined $l3l.
Fight No. 2, was in front of the Republic
Hotel. This amounted to mere knock
down and was soon over
Fight No. 3, occurred on the corner OF
Main and Court SITS. This was aknock-down
with the usual accompaniments-kicking and
maulng In this instance one man had to
contend against two, but came out first best,
although they "double-teamed" on him.
A short time after this difficulty, another
man, No. 4, became very noisy, and used in
sultng language to gentleman, who soon set
tied him for the evening
This viii do very well for one day; but it
was pretty good day for fighting; the air
was cool. and the whiskey was hot
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-05-22
Billiard Tables for Sale.

BIIIlard Tables Tor Sale.
y FIRST CLASS Slate Bed Billiard Tables.
= Bailey's manufactory, for sale. Also, com.
plete set of Bar Furniture. Enquire of
A. C. BROWN, jackson.
may 22, SLIT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-11-16
Marine, Fire and Life Risks at Current Rates
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, s5oo,oo0l

Marine, Fire and Life RtSEs az Current hdteS
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, s5oo,oooI
OFFICERS.
j. MCDANIEL, President, J. NJ CoBBs, Vice Pres
G.. B. THURMAN, Chief Eng. G; T. WILLIS, Secretary
j. o. WILLIAMS, Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
Jno. Otey Taylor, James Payne,
Jno. 7. Davis, Dexter 0tey,
S. H. Mckinney, VIM H. Stratton,
Samuel Garland, G. Winfree.
Dr. y wm n o G;1myr owen Medical Examiners.
Having been appointed an Agent in Western and
Southern Virginia, for the above Company, am pre-
pared to receive applications and take Risks on Build
ngs and Lives both white and slaves at current rates
Persons wishing information in the premises, VIII
apply to A. L. HUFF,
Agent for L. II. & F. |. Co.
SLAVE INSURANCE.
The Lynchburg Hose and Fire Insurance Company
is nsuring Slaves for or four years. upon the mos
reasonable terms. Persons wishing to effect insu-
upon the lives OF their Servants can DO SO py
applying to or addressing a. Z. HUFF,
Agent, Salem, Roanoke county, Va.
In the absence Of the Agent, persons wishing insu-
rance will please call upon Dr. j. A. WApDELL, Saun-
ton, the Examing Physician to the Company, with
whom they can arrange for Policy.
LIFE INSURANCE.
Now is the time to provide for your family. 1t
should be attended to now, first because it is less ex
pensive than it will be when you get older; second,
because if in health you will pass medical exami-
nation and be accepted third, because lite is uncer-
tam and delays dangerous. Demonstration is the
thief of time" Disease may come upon you, death
may overtake you and in hour when you think not
YOU may be suddenly cut Oft and that without RENE
dy to your family Wait not, then, for more conve
nien season. accept the boon while it is near and at
the earliest possible convenience provide for your
household the means of an honest livelihood, when
time shall be more. That opportunity is afforded
You now Call, then, at once upon the Agent, who
may be seen for few days at the Virginia HOTEL or
upon Dr. j. A. WADDELL, who will, in the absence OF
the Agent, afford acitles for getting out Policies OF
Insurance. A. Il. HUFF, Agent.
April o. 1858.