Amador weekly ledger., 1858-04-17
A San Franciscan Visits Jackson.

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bevond the walls of San Francisco, and from
perusng works on our agricultural resources,
having conceived an inexpressible desire
to pass few days in one of our country
villages" packed up my other shirt with
nv well-worn tooth brush, and the next morn
ing, at early dawn, was in Sacramento.
Having a deadly fear of one Thieving Bill,
resident of that burgh, | lost no time in
continuing my trip. While progressing
through one of the streets heard the cry of
''all aboard for Jackson" and thought GER
tainly the stage, in waiting, was the only
mode of transportation to the field of my
vision and concluded to embark. Did so,
and found myself ensconced in three seat
wagon, having brought myself down from
perpendicular to a horizontal position. The
floor of the vehicle was occupied by innumer-
able singular shaped boxes, aud each seat was
cushioned with variety Of packages rare
invention ] then thought with regard to con-
tribrtion to comfort. After we had started
had good opportunity to examine the per-
sonal appearance Of my companions d@ roydgs.
Immediately in front of me sat decayed
looking gentleman, who from his loquacity on
theatrical subjects, concluded to be an actor.
His companion was evidently barber, for
although be wore shocking bad clothes his
hair was nicely oiled and curled, his chin was
smooth, and in his hand he carried package,
through one end Of which appeared the type
of his profession--a razor. The remainder
of our travelling party comprised half doz-
en- sons of the flowery empire, who seemed
peculiarly delighted with the swinging Of the
stern of our vehicle. From an occasional
light laugh, coming from the drivers seat |
concluded we had fair one with us, but as
am prejudced against the sex, will not at
tempt to describe her appearance. Well, af-
ter tedious ride, during which had every
opportunity of viewing the gorgeous works
of nature, which presented themselves at fire.
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to progress and our conductor gratifed us
with the information that we had reached
jackson. descended and carefully placing
my wardrobe in my bosom, looked about me,
expecting to behold the object of my search;
the natural paradise which | had read so
much about. Having to a great degree, re-
covered from the heavy disappointment then
experienced, j will simply say, it wasn't
thar Being of buoyant turn of mind,
looked about me for amusement. All the
villagers, however, presented serious counte-
nances, which at once observed required a
strong effort TO overcome. / made the ac-
quaintance Of an exceedingly stout villager,
the Hhipple-tree of whose mirth only wanted
greasing to be loosencd The Wells of the
village also seemed to lack moisture, but with
POst-haste good humor was restored. Hear
ing that something of Importance was to oc-
cur, together with my newly made friends
| repaired to the Louisiana, in front of which
| met Chinaman, from whom endeavored
to derive some information, but could only
elicit" Askcy he" at the same time pointing
to one of small stature. A horrible din here
broke upon us, and looking out from the me-
lee suggested to the corpulent villager my
impression that the principal combatant was
holding trangle-ar fight with o COW bell
, His only reply was request that | should
enter with him and "nwardly digest the oc-
currence, TO which acceded.
, Learning that a new cavalry company was
to appear during the day, our fun-seeking trio
determined on burlesque, and burlesque
it was. Its appearance was hailed with
rapturous applause, and will not be forgotten
by the villagers. Profting by our experience
an opposition burlesque of similar charac-
ter was started, but for want Of originality
the point was not made. Our trio caused
many a hearty laugh, but as a recapitulation
would not meet with space, suffice it to say,
large numbers of people Of both sexes from
the natural gardens about were duly saluted
at their entrance, which they promptly ac-
knowledged by halting, at the word of COM
mand. The whistling society l learn is now
fully organized in jackson, and rapidly in
creasing in point of numbers. That ut Mok-
Gimme Hill is now but second in nnmher